Professional Pathway

Professional Pathway

The Professional Pathway caters to individuals aiming to elevate their skills and advance their careers in various industries. This pathway includes a diverse range of courses focused on practical and actionable knowledge essential for professional growth. Participants will gain competencies in areas such as project management, effective communication, and operational efficiency, enabling them to contribute more effectively to their organizations. The Professional Pathway is ideal for those seeking to enhance their expertise, improve their performance, and achieve their career goals through targeted, industry-relevant training.

Featured Courses

Insights and applied practices that first-time career professionals can immediate use to set themselves up for success in their new professional lives.


March 26-27, 2025, Founders Union, Rm 201
Accelerating Unit Expansion is for franchise managers aiming to scale their leadership from overseeing one or two units to managing multiple locations. This six-month program is perfect for individuals aspiring to roles such as Area Coaches or District Managers.


January 20, 2025 to July 7, 2025, Online
Practices and tools of Lean and Theory of Constraints in healthcare settings for significant bottom-line impact on individual departments and the organization as a whole


March 17-21, 2025, Student Activities Center
This seminar focuses on project management concepts and provides the basic skills required to effectively manage a project and project team.


February 6-27, 2025, Founders Union, Rm 136A
This seminar focuses on the practical application and best practices of the project management processes outlined in the Project Management Institute's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK).


March 6, 2025 to May 29, 2025, Founders Union, Rm 136A
12-week PMP® Exam Facilitated Study seminar focuses on the PMI's PMBOK® and specific exam preparation tactics. It is also a great preparation program for those seeking the CAPM® credential.


February 25, 2025 to May 13, 2025, Founders Union, Rm 136A
This program is ideal for the beginner or intermediate grants professional working in education or a grant-ready nonprofit organization. The program will help grant-seeking become less intimidating.


July 16-18, 2025, College of Business
In this one-day program, participants will be introduced to the nine distinct Enneagram types and how each type navigates emotions, relationships, and challenges.


Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Founders Union, Rm 136A