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Project Management Certificate

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Unlock your potential to lead complex initiatives. This certificate builds skills across the project lifecycle, combining technical knowledge with practical application. Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and strengthen your project leadership abilities.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027

Live online

Fees vary. See individual class pages for up-to-date pricing information.

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, 2026–June 30, 2027

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, 2026–June 30, 2027

Live online

Managing Your Brain for Managers: The Neuroscience of Leading Self and Others

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Our brains are hardwired to react and protect us. This skills-based training teaches you to calm the fear-based Lower Brain survival center and activate the Higher Brain to facilitate creativity, critical thinking and interpersonal connection.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 15, 2026–Oct. 20, 2026

Live online

$600; $500 gov't/non-profit

Fundamentals of Project Management

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Lead with confidence, not confusion. This course equips you with practical skills and tools to apply the project management lifecycle to your work and successfully support key initiatives.  Ideal for new managers and team members looking to advance their careers.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 15–24, 2026

Group-paced

$620; gov't./nonprofit $520

Dec. 2–11, 2026

Group-paced

$620; gov't./nonprofit $520

Managing Time, Multiple Priorities & Interruptions

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Feeling overwhelmed by multiple priorities and constant interruptions? Develop strategies to increase your daily effectiveness and achieve a better life-work balance. Learn how to say "no" and create a prioritization system that honors how you work.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 17, 2026

Live online

$385 standard
$285 gov't/nonprofit

Nov. 6, 2026

Live online

$385; gov't/nonprofit 285

Psychological Health and Safety at Work

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
The world now recognizes mental health as a critical workplace issue, and the WHO, ILO and ISO have developed standards to address it. This course explores the three pillars of psychological health and safety to foster resilience, mitigate risk and prevent burnout.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 12–13, 2026

Live online

$490 Standard
$390 Gov't

Managing Your Inner Voice: Strategies for Positive Communication

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
The messages we process internally often impact how we communicate with the world around us. This course helps you understand your inner voice, the types and forms of intrapersonal communication, and the tools you can use to improve interactions in your personal and professional life.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 15–22, 2026

Live online

$470; gov't/ nonprofit $370

Strategic Project Management Optimizing Resources & Navigating Risks

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Are resource conflicts or unforeseen risks jeopardizing your projects? Learn practical tools to manage resources efficiently and develop comprehensive risk mitigation plans that keep work on track. Equip yourself to foster high-performing teams that consistently deliver meaningful results.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 26–28, 2026

Live online

$620; govt./nonprofit $520

Professional Writing: Effective Workplace Communication

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Produce high-quality written materials that resonate with your audience. Get hands-on practice tailoring your tone, structure and style for different business formats. Write with maximum impact for clear, effective and efficient communication.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 11–18, 2026

Live online

$400; gov't/nonprofit $300

April 7–14, 2027

Live online

$440; gov't/nonprofit $340

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