Our Continuing Education department is committed to helping individuals succeed in their field and assisting others to enter into other occupations. Please check out our current offerings by viewing our current program brochure. Some additional courses offered periodically are listed below.
Human Resources
In conjunction with SHRM, we now offer HR Certification Preparation. For dates and fees, please click link to current brochure above
http://www2.shrm.org/weknownext/index.html
SHRM Essentials of HR Management
This introductory course offers a complete overview of human resource roles and responsibilities. If you are just starting in the profession, or are looking for an effective way to boost your employee management skills, this program is for you!
SHRM Learning System
This course consists of thirty-six hours of class instruction, including a review prior to the PHR or SPHR certification exam. In addition to the classroom experience, you will receive SHRM Learning System materials and access to online learning, legislative updates and practice tests.
Cultural Awareness
This course is designed to teach participants to be aware of basic cultural differences and their effect on communication and expectations in the workplace and society.
Pharmacology Courses
Project Management PMP Test Prep
This is an intensive five-day program that can prepare participants for the Project Management Institute PMP Test. The instructor is PMI certified, with more than 20 years of project management and process improvement experience.
Sign Language- ASL Beginner
Students will be taught the basic signs used in the Deaf community. The instructor will not only teach words and phrases, but how to communicate through facial expressions and discuss relevant Deaf culture issues.
Spanish in the Workplace
This course covers basic Spanish words and phrases to enable co-workers to communicate more effectively in the workplace.
Spanish for Supervisors
This course, specifically for supervising professionals, can provide the tools they need to communicate more effectively in Spanish. Cultural aspects and practical phrases will be emphasized.
Call 570-963-2600 or email wspsuce@psu.edu for additional information and registration.
Office Location
Gallagher Conference Center
(570) 963-2600
Contacts
John C. Drake
Director of Continuing Education
jcd15@psu.edu
Sue Fitch
Area Representative
Workforce Development
sef10@psu.edu
Margie Williams
Staff Assistant
mzw6@psu.edu
Follow us on Facebook!