Register Today! Professional Development Courses and Certificate Programs
Professional development courses and certificate programs from Extended Studies offer hands-on training from industry experts and University faculty to develop your skills in a wide range of topics for immediate, real-world application — to improve your business, your career and your life.
Noncredit professional development certificate programs and individual courses may be taken independently and require no formal admission to the University.
Courses marked with an asterisk have been approved for six to 12 recertification credit hours toward Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification and recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.
Click on any of the links below for more information or to register now.
November 2009
- Talking ’til You’re Blue? How to Handle Difficult Conversations
Nov. 6 - Photoshop Elements Basics
Nov. 7 and 14 - P.O.W.E.R. (Public Officials Workshops:
Education and Resources) Part I
Nov. 18 - P.O.W.E.R. (Public Officals Workshops:
Education and Resources) Part II
Nov. 18 - Legal Aspects and Liability Issues for Employers*
Nov. 18-19 - Public Finance: How the Dollars are Distributed
Nov. 20
December 2009
- Beginning InDesign
Dec. 1-3 - Managing with MS Project
Dec. 1-3 - Compensation and Benefits*
Dec. 3 - The Power of Coaching: Tapping Human Potential to Maximize Performance and Profits
Dec. 4 - Photoshop Elements Advanced
Dec. 5 and 12 - Advanced Surveillance Operations and Management for
the Gaming Industry
Dec. 7-11 - Advanced Photoshop
Dec. 8-17 - Effective Discipline and Documentation*
Dec. 8 - Cooperative Government: Understanding Intergovernmental Relations
Dec. 9 - NEW! Export Management and Strategies
Dec. 11-19 - Strategies for Understanding Financial Statements*
Dec. 10
Fast-Track and Online Certificate Programs
Online certificates from Extended Studies provide the skills necessary to
acquire marketable career enhancements when you want, where you want. Answer the demands of an increasingly competitive work environment today — earn your certificate in as many as six months, or in our three-month, fast-track format and be well on your way!
Online Certificate Programs Available:
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Personal Fitness Training
- LearnLaw
- Professional Certificate in Fitness Business Management
- Professional Certificate in Nutrition for Optimal Health,
Wellness and Sports - Professional Certificate in Personal Fitness Training
- Professional Certificate in Personal Training for Older Adults
- NEW! Professional Certificate in Women's Exercise Training
and Wellness - Project Management
- Purchasing Management
- Six Sigma
Online certificate programs may be taken independently and require no formal admission to the University. For more information, email: jalcorn@unr.edu
Two Locations to Serve You!
- The Continuing Education Building on the University of Nevada, Reno Main Campus
Many of our professional development courses are held in the Continuing Education Building (CEB) at 1041 N. Virginia St. on the University of Nevada, Reno main campus. The Extended Studies office is located on the second floor of CEB.
- The Redfield Campus in South Reno
Located in south Reno along Mt. Rose Highway at 18600 Wedge Parkway, Redfield Campus caters to the needs of the community and local business, hosting professional development courses, certificate programs and training at a convenient location.
