Small Business

Professional Development Programs for Small Businesses

When it comes to talent development, many small businesses face similar time and budget limitations. At the same time, they recognize that an investment in training will boost employee skills, productivity and performance while increasing the company’s bottom line.

Corporate College® understands these challenges and the impact professional development can have on a small business. That’s why we offer affordable programs that teach essential skills with immediate impact. These programs can be completed in a day, a week or several months, with limited time away from work.

Need help determining your organization’s training needs? Consider the following factors:

What are the basic skills all employees need to do their jobs?
What skills do your current employees need to take their work to the next level?
What is the most cost-effective and timely way for your employees to develop these skills?
What sort of training schedule works for you? (e.g., One group completes training every two months)
How will trained employees apply their new skills and share their knowledge with others?

Utilizing resources, supporting professional development needs, exchanging ideas and engaging employees are key to making a training program work.

Training Formats

In accordance with social distancing guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Corporate College currently offers two virtual training formats:

Virtual Classroom

A Corporate College team member provides technical support for the facilitator and attendees. As the “producer,” this person monitors chats and breakout rooms, answers technical questions and administers polls and other tools. The facilitator(s) can then focus on teaching and demonstrating skills. It’s just like a regular on-site class, except everyone meets from their home or work computer/device.

Online Courses

Self-paced, so you choose when you want to start. Once registered, participants receive online registration instructions within two business days.

View Courses and Register:

Finance

Budgeting Certificate

Marketing

Professional Skills

ZPDI-1281: Grant-Writing Certificate (Online)

Frontline Manager Certificate Program

Experienced Manager Certificate Program

Essential Work Skills Certificate

Sales

ZPDI-1285: Sales and Marketing Professional (Online)

Workflow Efficiency

Project Management

Overview Courses

Certificates

Planning Tools

Project Management Online

Professional Development Offerings

Online Offerings