Courses

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.


September 8, 2026 to October 13, 2026, Online Self-Paced Via Black Board
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.


August 31, 2026 to December 13, 2026, Governors State University
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.


August 31, 2026 to December 13, 2026, Governors State University
A high-impact, three-day program designed for current and emerging leaders seeking to elevate their strategic and organizational impact. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to strengthen decision-making, enhance team effectiveness, and lead with confidence in complex environments.


October 15, 2026 to November 19, 2026, Governors State University
Integrated Marketing and Communication - COMM 5050
 
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.



September 12-19, 2026, Governors State University
This dynamic training is designed to prepare individuals for supervisory and leadership roles. Through practical insights and real-world strategies, attendees will learn how to foster inclusive, equitable workplaces while strengthening leadership presence and building trust within their teams.


September 8, 2026 to October 6, 2026, Governors State University
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.


August 25, 2026 to December 7, 2026, Governors State University
This course helps professionals develop intentional communication and personal branding strategies to strengthen their presence in the workplace, networking, 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.


August 25, 2026 to December 7, 2026, Governors State University
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.


August 31, 2026 to December 13, 2026, Governors State University