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MIAMI, Fla. (July 11, 2003) – According to
a survey published in the February 2003 issue of Infocus, a newsletter
of the Continuing
Education Association, faculty in higher education consider web-based
classes and technology to be a significant factor in student
success. To this end, the Professional Career Institute (PCI),
a subsidiary of the College of Continuing and Professional Studies,
is launching on-line certificates in professional and executive
training. These certificates are designed to enhance and strengthen
skills sets in either management /leadership roles or personal
development needs. Courses in management/leadership include Financial
Management, Customer Service, Conflict Management, Organizational
Management, Performance Improvement, and Sales/Marketing. Personal
development courses include Business Writing, Interpersonal Communication,
Problem Solving and Decision Making, Time Management, Stress
Management, and Presentation Skills.
These certificates will be completely on-line and self-paced,
providing flexibility for learners to accumulate a wealth of
knowledge in a convenient format. The Professional Career Institute
will also be working closely with local corporations and small
to medium size businesses to develop customized certificates
for employees. These flexible format courses may then be combined
with a wide variety of ground-based, non-credit classes that
are currently being developed.
The knowledge and skills obtained from these certificates
can be immediately applied to real-world situations. The College
of Continuing and Professional Studies is committed to providing
professional development and continuing education that meet
the needs of our local and global learners. For more information
regarding current and upcoming professional development and
training
programs, please visit the Professional and Career Institute
web site at www.caps.fiu.edu/professional or call 305-348-2877
for more information.
Media contact
Lori Serure
305.348.1610
serurel@fiu.edu
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