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DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION

ONLINE TRAINING FOR CAREER GROWTH

ONLINE TRAINING

We partner with Cengage Learning (ed2go), a respected leader in online education, to provide flexible learning opportunities that range in length from 6 weeks to 36 weeks. These courses are online open enrollment programs. Gain in-demand skills in training that fits with your schedule as you earn industry-recognized certifications that help set you apart in the job market. (These trainings lead to stackable credentials, but not college credit.)

Segal AmeriCorps Education and VSAC Advancement awards can often help pay for these trainings.

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CAREER TRAINING

Career Training Certification Programs are online courses and career training programs that prepare you for a new career, or help you advance within your current occupation. Learn new skills and prepare for industry-recognized certifications. Categories include: graphic design, business, computer applications, computer science, construction and trades, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, language, legal, teacher professional development, and writing.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional Development Courses or fundamental skills courses are shorter non-credit online courses designed to help individuals build foundational knowledge and practical skills in a wide variety of subject areas. Courses typically run for six weeks, either with a specific start date or self-paced tutorials (SPT). Topics range from business, computer applications, healthcare, and project management to writing, personal development, and professional skills. These courses are ideal for learners exploring a new career field, strengthening existing skills, or preparing for additional education or workforce training. Popular courses include sign language, grant writing, medical terminology, and more.

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ONLINE TRAININGS

Arts and Design via ed2go
Graphic design, interior design, game animation, and other multimedia arts courses
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AutoCAD Certification Training
This course is designed to prepare you to take the Autodesk AutoCAD User certification exam—a voucher for the exam is…
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Business via ed2go
Take courses related to management, accounting, marketing, HR, operations, project management, entrepreneurship, and more.
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Clinical medical assistants combine clinical and procedural knowledge, working across the domain of health care facilities to aid inpatient treatments…
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Certified HVAC/R Technician
This course will prepare you to earn NATE or HVAC Excellence certification in under 12 months! You’ll master core skills…
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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding
This 100% online training will prepare you for a career as a medical assistant with a specialty in medical billing…
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Certified Paralegal
This 100% online course will prepare you for the Certified Paralegal (CP) exam, offered by the National Association of Legal…
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Child Development Associate
This online course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for…
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Clinical Dental Assistant
This 100% online course will help you gain the technical skills you need to join a dental office as a…
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Computer Applications via ed2go
Whether you want to earn Microsoft certifications, learn QuickBooks, Photoshop, or AutoCAD these online training programs can help you achieve…
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Computer Science via ed2go
Prepare for a career in software development, web development, or data science with online programming courses and programs. Programs include…
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Construction and Trades via ed2go
Learn more about construction, HVAC, welding, machining, driving certifications, and more.
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Cybersecurity Bootcamp
This online Cybersecurity Bootcamp is designed to empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to tackle advanced and critical threats….
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Health and Fitness via ed2go
Take online courses in medical, dental, veterinary, wellness, or fitness.
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Hospitality via ed2go
Learn more about managing events, hotels, weddings, and restaurants.
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Information Technology via ed2go
IT coursework for beginners or professionals
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IT Bootcamp Trainings
Our IT Bootcamps will prepare you for in-demand, high-paying jobs in the tech sector. Gain the skills and practical experience…
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Languages via ed2go
Training to improve language skills or become an interpretor or translator.
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Legal via ed2go
These online training programs will prepare you for various legal careers (paralegal, court reporter, mediator, transcriptionist, interpreter, etc.)
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Medical Billing and Coding Certification Prep
This medical billing and coding certification prep prepares you for the CPC, CCA, or CBCS credential pathways.
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Pharmacy Technician
This 100% online course will prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National Certification exam and help you…
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Project Management Training
This 100% online course will teach you fundamentals of the project management. By course completion, you will be fully prepared…
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Registered Behavior Technician Certification Training
Meet the 40-hour registered behavior technician training component required by the BACB and learn key Applied Behavior Analysis principles. Enroll…
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Teacher Professional Development via ed2go
Coursework in teaching, child development, and English as a second language.
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Writing via ed2go
Coursework in technical writing, fiction writing, and editing.
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Division of Professional Development & Continuing Education is Vermont State University’s hub of connectivity. Here, we’re focused on access, flexibility, quality, and hands-on learning that meet the workforce needs of Vermonter's.

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