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 and Horticulture program prepares learners to actively engage in the complex process of cannabis production, management, and cultivation. Cannabis has only recently started to break through the unjustified stigma that surrounds it but, unfortunately, there is still a surplus of misinformation regarding the plant. These inaccuracies are especially prevalent concerning the optimal growing conditions that cannabis needs in order to thrive. This program is specially designed to target this misleading information and will provide both novice and experienced growers with insight regarding every aspect of the cultivation process from seed to sale. As this exciting industry develops, there will be an increasing demand for well-versed growers and cultivators who have an extensive understanding of how to produce high quality cannabis.
Explore the full game development pipeline—from concept to playable prototype. Learn Unreal Engine, Maya, and more in this hands-on, online program. Earn stackable micro-credentials and build a professional portfolio for careers in game design and interactive media.
This 9-week online certificate program provides a thorough understanding of the cannabis industry and best practices in cultivation. You'll be prepared to start a career in cannabis cultivation, contribute to indoor or outdoor grow operations, or even launch your own cultivation business.
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.
The sugar cane spirits certificate course is designed for individuals to gain expertise in the history, production, typing, tasting, flavor profiling, mixology, and elucidation of the rum spirit. This 10-week, online synchronous course is well-suited for hobbyists and those interested in the hospitality and distilling industries.