Professional Development Institute
Courses designed to help you advance your career, expand your knowledge, and explore your interests.
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The Professional Development Institute offers a wide range of non-credit in-person and online courses designed to help you enhance your knowledge, acquire new skills, and advance your career.
FEATURED COURSES
Our "Featured Courses" collection highlights the most sought-after and highly rated courses from various fields, providing learners with a curated selection of top-quality content to help them achieve their career goals.
The Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture Certificate provides comprehensive training in cannabis cultivation, production, and crop management. Designed for both novice and experienced growers, this program covers the entire process from seed to sale, including cannabis botany, genetics, and optimal growing conditions. Learners gain practical insight into indoor and outdoor cultivation techniques, sustainable farming practices, and strategies to ensure high-quality harvests. As the cannabis industry expands, demand is growing for skilled cultivators with professional training in cannabis horticulture and agriculture.
The Cannabis Cultivation Specialist Certificate is a 9-week online program that teaches best practices in cannabis growing, plant care, and cultivation management. Learn the skills to succeed in indoor and outdoor grow operations or start your own cultivation business.
The Cannabis Healthcare & Medicine Certificate is a six-month online program for healthcare providers and allied health professionals. This course builds clinical expertise in cannabis medicine, advancing knowledge of the plant’s therapeutic properties, evidence-based applications, dosing, and patient care.
This 30-hour, online (asynchronous), video-based, certificate program is designed to give the student practical application of end-of-life care skills and a working knowledge of the issues surrounding death, dying, grief, and loss.
This self-study, online program provides an immersive, hands-on experience. Students engage in live class discussions, work one-on-one with expert instructors, and participate in real-world events and internships. This comprehensive program equips students with the knowledge, practical skills, and prestigious certification needed to excel in the competitive field of event planning.
Master the power of AI in digital marketing with this advanced, self-paced course. Learn to apply cutting-edge AI tools across SEO, social media, content creation, paid advertising, and more—boosting performance and driving measurable results. Perfect for experienced marketers looking to elevate their strategy and stay ahead of the curve.
This course is designed for professionals who want to harness the power of AI across both marketing and broader business. Learn how to integrate AI into processes, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation and growth across your organization.
Move beyond theory and master in-demand digital marketing skills with a practical learning approach that includes AI, digital strategy, social media, PPC, and more.
Gain an in-depth understanding of rum and sugar cane spirits in this immersive 10-week online certificate course led by Master Rummelier® Greg Hill. Explore global rum history, production methods, flavor profiles, and tasting techniques while discovering the cultural significance behind sugar-cane spirits. Earn your University of Lynchburg digital certificate and Level 1 Rummelier® credential.