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Project Management Certificate

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Four classes and an applied learning review. Gain insights and explore contemporary best practices in project management to build the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to effectively lead projects. Classes and learning review must be completed within a two-year period.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026

Live online

Fees vary. See individual class for details.

Professional Communication Certificate

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Stand out with strong communication skills. This flexible certificate builds your confidence, clarity and credibility. Designed for leaders and managers, this program empowers you to lead impactful conversations, strengthen your team and drive results through effective communication.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026

Live online

See the individual class listings for exact prices.

Human-Centered Leadership Certificate

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Workplace Culture & Belonging
This human-centered leadership training certificate consists of coursework designed for leaders and aspiring leaders committed to developing teams that demonstrate resilience and adaptability. By focusing on individual team members' contributions, motivations and development, the human-centered leader fosters the kind of confidence and sense of well-being needed to confront change productively and prevent burnout. Registering for the Certificate from this page declares your intention to complete it and incurs no cost. To earn the certificate, learners shall register separately for, and complete, four core courses and one elective, totaling approximately 35 class hours.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026

Live online

Managing Time, Multiple Priorities and Interruptions

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Identify behaviors, create strategies that help you manage multiple priorities and handle interruptions so you are more effective at work. Cover the myth of multitasking, how daily goals and objectives lead to success, strategies and best practices in putting out fires and doing more than one job.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 9, 2025

Live online

$385 Standard
$285 Govt./Nonprofit

Feb. 19, 2026

Live online

$385; gov't./nonprofit $285

June 25, 2026

Live online

$385; Gov't/Nonprofit $285

Change Management for Projects

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Project management protocols don't often account for the changes in attitude and behavior that people will need to make to ensure the successful adoption of change. This workshop will focus on the integration of change management and project management processes and tools.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 9–23, 2025

Live online

$470; Gov't/nonprofit $370

Dec. 2–16, 2025

Live online

$470; gov't/nonprofit $370

April 9–23, 2026

Live online

$470 Standard
$370 Govt./Nonprofit

June 4–18, 2026

Live online

$470 Standard
$370 govt./nonprofit

Servant Leadership Certificate

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Develop a deep understanding of what it means to "serve first" as a leader and explore your relationship to this ideal. Go beyond the philosophy and learn the practices and behaviors that embody this leadership style — and how you can integrate it to your own.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 15, 2025–Nov. 6, 2025

Live online

$2,200; $1,700 gov't/non-profit

Agile Scrum for Project Management

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
This class will help build foundational knowledge of Scrum and equip you with skills to effectively manage, lead or be a member of a Scrum team. You will learn what kinds of projects call for an Agile Scrum approach.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 20–27, 2025

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

Dec. 3–10, 2025

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

Feb. 11–18, 2026

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

April 15–22, 2026

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

Psychological Health and Safety at Work

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
The world now recognizes mental health as a critical workplace issue. WHO, ILO, and ISO have developed standards to address psychological risks. This session explores the global shift and the 3 pillars of psychological health and safety to foster innovation, resilience and prevent burnout.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 21–22, 2025

Live online

$490 Standard
$390 gov't/nonprofit

May 5–6, 2026

Live online

$490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

Professional Writing: Effective Workplace Communication

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Master the skills necessary to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences in today's professional environment. Learn techniques of document structure, grammar and style proven to enhance credibility and influence. Learn credibility-damaging errors and tips for avoiding them.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 5–12, 2025

Live online

$385; $285 gov't/nonprofit

Workplace Neurodiversity: Creating Spaces Where All Minds Can Thrive

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Workplace Culture & Belonging
Neurodiversity reflects the natural variation in human minds and how people interact with the world differently as a result. In the workplace, building awareness for how neurodivergence appears within it is the first step towards realizing the innovation and creativity a supported team can generate.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 7–14, 2025

Live online

$460; $360 gov't/Nonprofit

Fundamentals of Project Management

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Gain foundational knowledge and explore best practices in project management to build the personal knowledge, skill and confidence you need to effectively lead projects. Whether you're leading your first project or looking for strategies to ensure project success, you will benefit from this class.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 12–19, 2025

Live online

$620; gov't/nonprofit $520

March 9–18, 2026

Group-paced

$620 Standard
$520 gov't./nonprofit

April 27, 2026–May 6, 2026

Live online

$620; $520 gov't/nonprofit

The Art and Impact of Effective Mentoring

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Mentorship provides a powerful tool for personal and professional development for both the mentor and the mentee. Take this course to understand the role mentorship can play in creating connection and empowering your team.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 14–21, 2025

Live online

$460; $360 gov't/nonprofit

March 12–19, 2026

Live online

$460; $360 gov't/nonprofit

Leading from a Distance: Team Building in a Hybrid World

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
We're seeing more organizations with employees who work from home, live in other states and often live in other countries. "Lead from a distance" by understanding the challenges and best practices. Build trust, navigate conflict, make decisions and conduct engaging meetings with virtual staff.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 18–20, 2025

Live online

$470; $370 gov't/non-profit

Strategic Project Management: Optimizing Resources and Navigating Risks

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Advance your project management skills by diving deep into some of the critical components of managing a project. Going beyond the basics of project management creates a culture of learning, accountability, transparency, high performance and successful delivery.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 19–21, 2025

Live online

$620 Standard
$520 Govt./Nonprofit

Communication Skills for Challenging Conversations

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Learn to handle difficult conversations at work and to listen and be assertive without weakening relationships. Better understand the complex nature of interpersonal communication and explore why misunderstanding is so normal. Apply the skills learned to conflict resolution and give performance feedback.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 3–11, 2025

Live online

$590; gov't/nonprofit $490

Strengths Discovery for Personal Growth and Team Building

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Workplace Culture & Belonging
Customizable
This course provides you with a deep dive into your Gallup Strengths results, giving you tools and strategies to boost collaboration and decision-making. Take this course to level up your leadership, build high-performing teams and lead with confidence.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 5–12, 2025

Live online

$480 Standard
$380 gov't/nonprofit

May 1–8, 2026

Live online

$480; $380 gov't/nonprofit

Leadership

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Explore leadership characteristics and ways to strengthen your organization and support others' work. Learn about different leadership styles, public perceptions of leadership by sector and servant-leadership basics. Develop a personal leadership philosophy that contributes to your mission.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 9–11, 2025

Live online

$490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

March 24–26, 2026

Live online

$490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

Trauma Informed Leadership: A Guide for All Managers

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
This course empowers managers to support team members impacted by trauma while maintaining personal and professional boundaries. Learn to balance compassion with productivity and navigate complex situations guided by employment law. Reduce stress, boost morale and build a stronger team.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 17–18, 2025

Live online

$490 Standard
$390 gov't/nonprofit

June 9–10, 2026

Live online

$490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

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