Professional Enrichment

This course, offered by our accredited school partners, covers the basics of business law for an entrepreneur. It reviews legal structures for a new venture, intellectual property, employment law, contracts, government regulation, and personal and real property. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

This course covers budgets and how they are used in nonprofit organizational settings. You will gain an understanding of the uses and functions of budgets and the relationship between strategic budgeting and tactical budgeting. You will also learn about the organization-wide budget and different budget systems. The course, offered by our accredited school partners, will continue on to slightly more advanced budgeting topics such as capital budgets, cash flow budgets, and opportunity budgets....

This course, offered by our accredited school partners, provides an introduction to marketing and marketing planning, and addressing the definition of marketing, the marketing mix (the Four Ps), the strategic importance of marketing, and customer values and satisfaction. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

This course, offered by our accredited school partners, focuses on career planning, enhancing resume writing, and improving interviewing skills for those seeking employment.Part One of the course, "Tailoring Resumes and Cover Letters for a Perfect Fit," will help learners craft a resume that is targeted, elegant, and effective. Part Two, "Interviewing Skills: Make the Right Impression," focuses on the preparation job candidates need in advance of an interview, and on the five stages of the...

This course, offered by our accredited school partners, provides an introduction to key topics in accounting and finance for those involved in new ventures. It reviews financial accounting basics, including GAAP Principles and financial statements, and also covers key issues in finance, broadly defined as any financial or monetary activity that involves a company.Learning Outcomes• Understand and explain the assumptions and principles that underlie Generally Accepted Accounting Principles...

Every business, no matter how large or small, must “keep books” and as organizations increase and financial regulations become stricter, there is a greater demand for Certified, Professional Bookkeepers. Our Professional Bookkeeping course will cover the multitude of areas that a bookkeeper may address during the work day - how to handle payroll, purchases, billings, cash, fixed assets, inventory, and create financial statements.

The Child and Adolescent Development course is designed to prompt students to critically evaluate developmental theories and practices using the latest research. It delves into how nutritional, physical, familial, educational, societal, and additional factors contribute to the best possible physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development for children. This course is perfect for those with children or those pursuing a career involving children or adolescents, offering extensive insights into...

Management challenges are crucial to any organization: How do we strategize to accomplish tasks, structure the company for efficiency and effectiveness, inspire and guide employees, and implement controls to ensure adherence to plans and achievement of objectives? Effective management is vital for launching, expanding, and sustaining a successful business. This Business Management course will equip you with the knowledge to improve your managerial skills through strategic planning, informed...

Have you ever eaten a Mrs. Fields cookie? Used a MacBook? Listed to a podcast? Entrepreneurs brought these products to your world. People that start their own businesses and work for themselves are called entrepreneurs. For an entrepreneur the sky is the limit as far as earnings and potential success. An entrepreneur is someone who has recognized an opportunity to start a business that other people may not have noticed. Entrepreneurs can shape and create an opportunity where others see little...

Are you well organized? Do you like working with official papers and enjoy seeing a set of figures add up properly? If so, Professional Bookkeeping could be the career for you! Every business, no matter how large or small, must “keep books” and as organizations increase and financial regulations become stricter, there is a greater demand for Professional Bookkeepers. Our Professional Bookkeeping course will cover the multitude of areas that a bookkeeper may address during the work day - how to...

This course, aimed at aspiring supervisors and companies that want to improve their employees' supervisory skills, is designed to help a worker make the transition from individual contributor to a supervisor who oversees the work of others. Self-paced and highly interactive, the course details the fundamental nature of a supervisor's role and the basic management principles that apply to it. It also provides a close look at seven skills that are essential to any supervisor's success: managing...

TFrontline managers have many different responsibilities in their role within a business organization. They coordinate work schedules, create and implement action plans, prioritize problem-solving, all while keeping team morale and motivation high. As a frontline manager, you will be responsible for coaching employees to improve their work habits, overcome specific obstacles, or collaborate better with colleagues.In this course you will explore how coaching employees is a vital part of...