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 Business of Cannabis program prepares students to participate in one of the most rapidly growing new industries in the world. As the cannabis industry continues to develop, there will be an exponential number of opportunities for those looking to enter the industry. This industry is extremely complex, ever changing and unique, therefore, high quality education on the subject is paramount. It will provide students a huge advantage to obtain employment and setthem apart to participate in this sought-after industry.
The Cannabis Product Development & Design Certificate is an online program covering cannabis science, extraction, product formulation, and branding. Students learn to develop safe, compliant cannabis products such as edibles, tinctures, and topicals while mastering packaging, labeling, and regulatory design.
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.
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 Retail Specialist Certificate is a 9-week online program that trains learners in dispensary operations, cannabis supply chain management, and retail compliance. Gain the skills to succeed in cannabis retail, from customer service to starting your own dispensary.
