Even before COVID-19, it was clear the “workplace of the future” requires new skill sets. That is why in January 2020, Georgian Court University opened its Center for Professional Studies (CPS). Now more than ever, CPS courses can help people quickly and economically enter new fields or acquire additional skills and certifications for their current job. Registration is now open for spring courses, which will be offered virtually.
“Individuals and businesses are trying to find ways to navigate through the pandemic and be prepared for when it ends,” said Ryan Sulzbach, executive director of CPS. For example, even with COVID-19 vaccines available and treatments in development, he said, it appears the remote workplace could be here to stay. According to one survey, 82% of business leaders plan to have a partial work-from-home structure after the pandemic.
“This ‘new normal’ changes the way people network and interview for jobs and are managed once they are hired,” he said. “CPS has courses designed to prepare individual job seekers and employees, as well as management and human resources specialists.”
In addition to business-related courses, CPS has dozens of professional development offerings in communication, education, health care, human resources, social work, technology, and web and graphic design. They range in time commitment from several hours to several weeks and are taught by subject matter experts who take a personal approach to teaching, including some Georgian Court University faculty. While courses are noncredit, some prepare students to sit for a certification exam, such as in pharmacy technology, phlebotomy, and medical billing and coding. Students can also prepare for Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Society for Human Resource Management certifications through CPS instruction.
The Georgian Court Difference and Custom Skills Training
Consumers have many options for continued learning, but Georgian Court University’s CPS differentiates itself from many learning courses.
“Our course offerings are based on conversations we have with local businesses and institutions to make sure the training we provide meets specific community needs,” said Mr. Sulzbach.
CPS also develops custom training programs for employers who want to introduce new skills to the entire workforce or smaller groups of employees. Once training goals are set, CPS finds just the right instructor and method of delivery to make the courses relevant to the specific business.
Another benefit of CPS courses—they’re a wallet-friendly way for people who have been out of the classroom for several years or who aren’t sure a certain field is right for them to gain knowledge or learn new skills in a college setting.
Interested? Enroll now at georgian.edu/CPS because class size is limited. If you have questions or would like additional information, call 732-987-2255 or e-mail Mr. Sulzbach at rsulzbach@georgian.edu.
Please note: A variety of performances, concerts, and lectures will be open to the public through Georgian Court University’s Office of Conferences and Special Events. For more information on these offerings, please e-mail specialevents@georgian.edu.
Contributed by Sheila Noonan.
