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Accelerated Certificate Programs
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Graceland University
Online, intructor-led training
Set yourself apart with ongoing skills training for today’s working professionals. Our Accelerated Certificate Programs are designed to build on your knowledge of a particular career or industry, boost your confidence and put you on the fast track to success.
Brought to you by SkillPath in partnership with Graceland University, these online certificate programs offer you virtual training over multiple days by top facilitators, who provide varying perspectives and real-world applications of the essentials you need to grow your skills and advance your career.
Training for immediate impact
These career-focused certificate programs give you a faster way to get the skills you need. Dynamic 3-hour sessions deliver lively, interactive training daily with time left in your day to put what you’ve learned into practice. You’ll reinforce learning by applying new concepts immediately on the job.
Earn a professional certificate
Upon completion of a comprehensive exam, program participants receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital eBadge from Graceland University. (May be eligible for your company’s tuition reimbursement program. Check with your employer.)
FREE 90-day training pass
All certificate program participants receive a FREE 90-day pass to our SkillPath Unlimited Training digital library (on-demand webinars, micro-courses, eLearning videos and more!) upon course completion. No obligation, no credit card required.
Register today for one of our upcoming certificate programs!
Instructor-Led Training
Foundations of Finance Accelerated Certificate Program
Grasp key finance principles, even if you’re not a “numbers” person. Financial literacy is essential for any business professional, helping you gain a clearer picture of your organization's financial health and how your budgets, negotiations and spending decisions contribute to the bigger picture.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial statements and terminology
- Optimize resource allocation with effective budgeting strategies
- Navigate complex financial landscapes with enhanced business acumen
- Identify fraud risks and prevention measures to safeguard financial assets
- Make informed financial decisions that drive organizational success
Instructor-Led Training
Accelerated Business Communication Certificate Program
Create opportunities for a promising tomorrow. Certain skills are crucial for career growth — and communication tops the list. Being good at what you do is only half the equation. Equip yourself with the advanced communication skills you need to stand out from the crowd, excel in your current role and prepare for future positions.
- Communicate effectively in a diverse workplace
- Learn communication techniques that help build alliances
- Develop empathy skills to build trust and strengthen connections
- Wield more influence in persuading others to buy into your ideas
- Deliver impressive presentations that impact decision making
Live Virtual Workshop
The Project Leadership Accelerated Certificate Program
Take your project leadership abilities to new heights by refining your interpersonal skills. Since projects ultimately stand or fall because of people, your ability to communicate, easily navigate relationships and flexibly tailor your leadership approach is key to successful project completion — even if you find yourself in the role of an “accidental project manager.”
- Practice self-awareness to continuously improve as a project leader
- Apply emotional intelligence to manage high-pressure situations
- Foster collaboration and teamwork within project teams
- Master conflict management skills for healthy conflict resolution
- Build a high-performing team equipped to handle tough challenges
Live Virtual Workshop
Accelerated Coaching for Leaders Certificate Program
Approved for HRCI and SHRM credits
Brought to you by SkillPath in partnership with Graceland University, this NEW virtual certificate program is a series of 3 LIVE, online, instructor-led sessions that provide you with the essentials you need to grow your coaching skills at an accelerated pace and build a high-performing, results-oriented team who can move your organization forward.
- Empower employees to take charge of personal development
- Create fiercely loyal employees with long-term commitments
- Encourage meaningful connections and team mentality
- Build an environment that supports accountability
- Provide useful feedback without undermining progress
- Inspire a culture of achievement that sends productivity soaring
Live Virtual Workshop
Accelerated Leadership Certificate Program
Approved for HRCI and SHRM credits
tart your management career out right. Make sure you’re equipped with the fundamental skills you need to thrive in your leadership role — and to steer your organization to success. You’ll receive crucial training that prepares you to effectively navigate the world of management — and avoid the mistakes that could hold you back.
- How to effectively lead others with integrity, confidence and credibility
- Mindfully guide employees through change and other organizational challenges
- Create an environment that supports initiative and recognizes achievements
- Enhance organizational relationships by communicating more effectively
- Improve employee performance and productivity through coaching
In-person options available. Learn more.
Live Virtual Workshop
Accelerated Strategic Management Certificate Program
Approved for HRCI and SHRM credits
Expand your skill sets and widen your perspective on broader leadership and strategic challenges. Gain the essential knowledge, tactics and confidence you need to be savvier and more effective in your leadership role. Learn how to think deliberately and execute strategy to increase your impact — taking your team, your organization and yourself to the next level.
- Break down any business situation from a strategic perspective
- Enhance your business acumen and financial analysis skills
- Align human capital management with business strategy to improve retention
- Successfully execute change through effective conflict management
- Use visionary leadership to help achieve your company's long-term goals
Live Virtual Workshop
Leadership Presence and Influence Accelerated Certificate Program
Approved for HRCI and SHRM credits
Find your authentic voice and stand out as a rising leader. Earn the trust of others by delivering clear, compelling messages that inspire confidence. Heighten your ability to “command a room” by mastering the communication essentials to help you connect, influence, motivate, finesse and open doors for your career future.
- Enhance your presence by speaking to connect, inspire and motivate
- Confidently present information by mastering the art of public speaking
- Build leadership skills that help influence organizational goals and outcomes
- Demonstrate leadership in conflict de-escalation scenarios
- Think on your feet and successfully manage crisis communications
Live Virtual Workshop
Accelerated HR Management Certificate Program
Approved for HRCI and SHRM credits
Master the essential HR core competencies. From recruiting and onboarding to understanding labor laws and writing policies to helping management keep workers engaged, learn how to handle your role with greater confidence and success. Whether you’re new to HR or seeking to update your skills, staying current is critical to your career.
- Learn the basics of key federal employment laws
- Write easy-to-interpret policies and procedures
- Discuss modern, effective recruitment techniques
- Describe HR’s role in the performance management process
- Develop an organizational vision for diversity and inclusion
In-person options available. Learn more.
Live Virtual Workshop
Accelerated Microsoft Excel Certificate Program
Master data analysis by exploring this next-level Excel training. Even if you’ve been building skills for years, you may have only been able to tap a fraction of Excel’s capabilities. Now you can advance your knowledge of Excel and learn how to use the full range of its powerful features.
This program is for users with intermediate knowledge of Excel and goes beyond basic introductory material.
- Manage data using tables, PivotTables and lists
- Calculate data with built-in functions and complex formulas
- Create smart data visualizations
- Turn raw data into interactive dashboards
- Discover a range of data analysis tools to improve decision making
Live Virtual Workshop
Administrative Professional Accelerated Certificate Program
Become indispensable. As an administrative professional or executive assistant, supporting your organization is job #1. But to thrive in today’s business environment, you need to be ready for anything. That means going beyond traditional secretarial and clerical duties to master the skills that will drive your career in exciting, new directions.
- Adopt the skills you need to adapt to a global workplace
- Demonstrate accountability and earn respect as an administrative professional
- Successfully meet the challenges of reporting to multiple bosses
- Effectively communicate with people at all levels of your organization
- Identify ways to maximize your productivity by cutting unnecessary tasks
- Establish authority as the voice of your supervisor or your organization
In-person options available. Learn more.
NOTE: To protect the integrity of these virtual certificate programs, participants must attend this training with cameras on for the duration of the event. Please contact customer care prior to the event with any questions or concerns — customercare@skillpath.com or 1-800-873-7545.