Summer 2026

Do you have the right skills employers are looking for? Technical skills alone are not enough to meet employers' expectations for productivity and performance. In a recent survey, employers ranked professionalism, teamwork, critical thinking, and verbal communication as the most important skills in the workplace. This certificate will prepare you to be successful at work by building the core set of skills employers value most.

In almost every job, success depends on working together to achieve shared goals. Your ability to collaborate and learn from others is essential to getting the job done. This course will help you identify the key principles for being a team player and developing trusting relationships. This course is part of the Essential Skills Certificate. Can be taken as a standalone class.

When you can recognize your internal reactions to change, you can better manage your responses. This course will help you learn strategies to accept change, reduce stress, and remain productive during the change process. This course is part of the Essential Skills Certificate. Can be taken as a standalone class.

Poor communication creates chaos in the workplace and costs organizations millions of dollars each year in lost productivity, mistakes, and lost customers. Learn how to ensure your communication is clear and direct so that listeners receive information accurately. Improving your verbal communication skills can enhance working relationships and increase your success. This course is part of the Essential Skills Certificate. Can be taken as a standalone class.

Conflict is inevitable; the key is dealing with conflict in a way that produces positive outcomes. This course will help you learn how to work through situations and avoid the traps that damage relationships and negatively impact productivity and results. You will learn proven methods to recognize the signs of conflict and apply a process to resolve conflict effectively. This course is part of the Essential Skills Certificate. Can be taken as a standalone class.

Employers rank critical thinking as the most important skill for employees in the next five years. Critical thinking helps you step back, examine your thoughts, test assumptions, and process information more effectively. This course helps you identify your thinking style and follow a process to think critically, solve problems and make informed decisions. This course is part of the Essential Skills Certificate. Can be taken as a standalone class.

When you take on an attitude of accountability, you empower yourself to be responsible, accomplish your goals, and demonstrate professionalism. You will gain strategies to avoid the blame game, overcome obstacles, manage expectations, and achieve your highest potential. This course is part of the Essential Skills Certificate. Can be taken as a standalone class.

Learn basic motorcycle riding techniques in this beginner-level course. The motorcycle range activity includes riding on small (100-350 cc) training motorcycles. NOTES: 1) For license waiver option, present motorcycle permit at first class and pass all assessments. 2) A three-hour online e-course is required before the first class. You will be emailed a code to access this e-course. You must present certificate of e-course completion to instructor at first class. 3) You will need to pass both a written and riding assessment to receive a completion certificate.

Learn basic motorcycle riding techniques in this beginner-level course. The motorcycle range activity includes riding on small (100-350 cc) training motorcycles. NOTES: 1) For license waiver option, present motorcycle permit at first class and pass all assessments. 2) A three-hour online e-course is required before the first class. You will be emailed a code to access this e-course. You must present certificate of e-course completion to instructor at first class. 3) You will need to pass both a written and riding assessment to receive a completion certificate.

Learn basic motorcycle riding techniques in this beginner-level course. The motorcycle range activity includes riding on small (100-350 cc) training motorcycles. NOTES: 1) For license waiver option, present motorcycle permit at first class and pass all assessments. 2) A three-hour online e-course is required before the first class. You will be emailed a code to access this e-course. You must present certificate of e-course completion to instructor at first class. 3) You will need to pass both a written and riding assessment to receive a completion certificate.