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.
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.

The Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (VADMO) offers a new tourism leadership credentialing initiative, the VADMO Tourism Leadership Institute (VTLI). This innovative program is designed to prepare industry professionals who want to advance their careers to blend their knowledge, skills and abilities with leadership theory and business strategy.

Build essential Excel skills for data analysis and reporting. This online certificate teaches you how to organize, analyze, and visualize data using formulas, pivot tables, and charts—boosting your productivity and confidence in today’s data-driven workplace.

Learn how to use AI to improve instruction and increase productivity. Explore six AI tools that support lesson planning, assessment, differentiation, and classroom communication.

Gain a practical, non-technical introduction to artificial intelligence. Explore how AI works, where it’s used in business and everyday life, and how it’s shaping the future of work.

Gain essential knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning, including core concepts, applications, and techniques. Learn how AI systems work, how machines learn from data, and where these technologies are used today.

Gain a practical introduction to machine learning by exploring key learning techniques, training models, and real-world applications—no technical background required.

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 comprehensive course is designed to transform individuals into Certified Corporate Event Planners by imparting the knowledge and skills needed to plan, design, and execute successful corporate events. From initial client interactions to post-event evaluation, students will learn the intricacies of event planning, project management, budgeting, and more, equipping them for a rewarding career in the dynamic field of corporate event planning.

Dive into the exciting world of content design, also known as UX writing, with this non-credit course. Gain essential skills and industry knowledge to create impactful digital experiences that solve real problems. With a globally recognized certificate, you'll enhance your career prospects in this rapidly growing field. Join us to develop the confidence and creativity needed to stand out as a content designer and shape the future of digital communication!

Jumpstart your career in tech with our Certified UI Designer course! In just 12 weeks, you'll learn the essential principles and techniques for creating beautiful, pixel-perfect user interfaces. Discover the reasoning behind effective design, allowing you to make confident, informed decisions. This hands-on course equips you with in-demand skills that employers are looking for, helping you become a valuable asset in the growing field of UI design.