Courses

 

Fee: $550

 

Date:  September 8 – October 13

 

Time:  Tuesdays, 6 – 9pm

 

Course Description: Governors State University School of Extended Learning's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Preparation ONLINE Course breaks down complex topics for anyone who is interested in or are just starting out in project management.

 

This online course is a hands-on approach covering a wide range of topics, all reinforced through pre-recorded videos on each of the knowledge areas and practical examples with comprehension being tested at the end of each area with sample exam questions.

 

Over six separate weeks we will cover the critical information that is beneficial for any project manager to know. By successfully completing this course, you will earn the required 23 contact hours needed to meet the credential application requirements for the PMI CAPM® Certification Exam. The instructor will be available for any questions, via email and telephone, throughout the course.

 

Governors State University is a proud Registered Education Provider (R.E.P) with the PMI® with all material being approved through the PMI®. The textbook is an additional fee.

Funding Available: 

 

This is a  WIOA Approved Program 

 

Required book: CAPM Exam Prep, 4^th Edition

 

 

Fee: $875

 

Date: August 31 - December 13

 

Time:  Asynchronous, Online 

 

Course Description: 

This course provides participants with essential tools to understand and apply data, information, and technology to public sector challenges. By engaging with data management practices, technological trends, and digital governance strategies, participants will enhance their ability to think critically, write analytically, and evaluate public policies and programs through a data-informed lens. Through this framework, they will assess the impacts of digital transformation on government operations, citizen engagement, and ethical decision-making, and develop the skills necessary to responsibly lead technological innovation in public organizations.

 

Micro-credential students will participate alongside degree-seeking students and are expected to actively engage in all course activities and assessments. The course is graded on a pass/fail basis, and earned micro-credentials may be applied toward academic credit if you later enroll in a Governors State degree program.

 

 

Fee: $875

 

Date: August 31 - December 13

 

Time:  Asynchronous, Online

 

Course Description: 

This course provides students with essential tools to solve real-life ethical problems in nonprofit organizations and local governments. The course prepares participants to navigate complex ethical challenges in public service. It emphasizes integrity, accountability, and the development of ethical decision-making skills. Participants explore leadership theories and apply them to real-world scenarios in government and nonprofit settings. This course looks at ethics and leadership from an organizational and systemic level while applying learning to normative questions and case studies.

 

Micro-credential students will participate alongside degree-seeking students and are expected to actively engage in all course activities and assessments. The course is graded on a pass/fail basis, and earned micro-credentials may be applied toward academic credit if you later enroll in a Governors State degree program.

 

 

Fee: $300

 

Date: Saturday, September 12 & Saturday, September 19

 

Time:  9:00am - 5:00pm

 

Course Description: 

This course helps professionals strengthen their practical communication and marketing skills for a variety of organizational and professional contexts, with a focus on creating clear, strategic, and audience-centered messaging. Participants will develop content creation and integrated communication skills that can be applied to marketing, branding, digital communication, and organizational messaging.

 

Micro-credential students will participate alongside degree-seeking students and are expected to actively engage in all course activities and assessments. The course is graded on a pass/fail basis, and earned micro-credentials may be applied toward academic credit if you later enroll in a Governors State degree program.

 

Fee: $875

 

Date: August 25 - December 7

 

Time:  Asynchronous, Online

 

Course Description: 

This course examines relations between labor and management using three major processes: how unions are formed (union organizing), how contracts are developed (bargaining), and how bargaining disputes and grievances are resolved (dispute resolution). Intersections between theory, research, and strategies and tactics for labor relations are explored. 

 

Micro-credential students will participate alongside degree-seeking students and are expected to actively engage in all course activities and assessments. The course is graded on a pass/fail basis, and earned micro-credentials may be applied toward academic credit if you later enroll in a Governors State degree program.

 

 

Fee: $300

 

Date: Friday, October 2 & Friday, October 9

 

Time:  9:00am - 5:00pm

 

Course Description: 

This course helps professionals develop intentional communication and personal branding strategies to strengthen their presence in the workplace, netowrking, and leadership environments. Participants will learn how to communicate their skills, experience, and professional identity across platforms such as presentation, interview, and everyday workplace interactions to support their professional growth.

 

Micro-credential students will participate alongside degree-seeking students and are expected to actively engage in all course activities and assessments. The course is graded on a pass/fail basis, and earned micro-credentials may be applied toward academic credit if you later enroll in a Governors State degree program.

 

Fee: $875

 

Date: August 31 - December 13

 

Time:  Asynchronous, Online

 

Course Description: 

This course will enable participants to think critically and write analytically about the principles, practices, and problems of human resource administration in government. Participants will explore key areas including human resource management, equal employment opportunity, job analysis and staffing, compensation, training and development, and employee and labor relations, while developing critical thinking and analytical skills in public administration.

 

Micro-credential students will participate alongside degree-seeking students and are expected to actively engage in all course activities and assessments. The course is graded on a pass/fail basis, and earned micro-credentials may be applied toward academic credit if you later enroll in a Governors State degree program.