The Workplace Essentials Certificate program is a noncredit training program designed to help professionals in any industry develop the essential skills employers value most.
The Workplace Essentials Certificate program provides you with core skills employers value. Through focused training, you’ll build the confidence and competence needed to excel in any professional environment. You will enhance your soft skills, communication, and leadership abilities. You will be more confident, effective, and successful in the workplace.
The Workplace Essentials Certificate program includes eight different modules, each providing 2.5 hours of training, for a total of 20 hours of noncredit instruction delivered over four weeks. Participants will complete two modules per week and finish all eight modules by the end of the program.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will earn a digital badge and certificate recognizing their achievement.
The next cohort will begin in January 2027. Classes will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays via synchronous Zoom on the dates listed below.
Dates
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January 12, 2027 — Communication
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January 14, 2027 — Leadership
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January 19, 2027 — Teamwork
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January 21, 2027 — Body Language and Nonverbal Communication
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January 26, 2027 — Time Management
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January 28, 2027 — Adaptability and Problem Solving
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February 2, 2027 — Conflict Management
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February 4, 2027 — Emotional Intelligence
Time: 9:00–11:30 a.m.
Location: Synchronous Zoom
Cost: The registration fee is $449 per person
For questions or additional information, please contact workforce-education@iup.edu.