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Business Management and Leadership modules focus on key managerial functions and leadership principles. 12 Weeks, Credit Hours: 8 \n","courses":"Introduction to Management and Introduction to Leadership","skills":"Management effectiveness, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership styles, team motivation, interpersonal communications and more.","interest_areas":["Business, Management and Leadership Skills","People, Professional and Soft Skills"]},{"name":"IT Fundamentals (ITF+)","description":"The IT Fundamentals program is designed to provide individuals with an introduction to the world of information technology. Students will learn fundamental concepts and supporting terminology on various topics, including hardware, software, networking, security, ethics, professionalism, and troubleshooting. In this course, students will apply these principles to a series of hands-on labs to gain an understanding of IT basics and effectively use computer hardware and software, navigate operating systems, understand key networking concepts, apply essential ethical considerations, and develop problem solving skills to troubleshoot and solve fundamental IT issues. At the conclusion of this program, students will continue to prepare to take the CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification Exam. Length: 6 Weeks, Credit Hours: 4 ","courses":"N\/A","skills":"N\/A","interest_areas":["Technology Fluency, IT, and Cyber Skills"]},{"name":"IT Hardware & Software Fundamentals","description":"Hardware & Software Fundamentals provides students with foundational concepts and skills in Information Technology (IT). This program will provide students with a series of IT concepts and supporting terminology that will enable them to build a skill set for subjects that include hardware, networks, security, mobile devices, virtualization, and cloud computing. This program also covers a series of topics, which include operating systems, troubleshooting,   preventative security, software, operational procedures, and professionalism. Students in this program will apply the concepts they learn through an organized series of hands-on learning experiences and certification preparation activities. At the conclusion of this program, students will continue to prepare to take the CompTIA A+ Core One and Core Two Certification Exam. 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This program will also work with data structures and management via a series of tools, including Python, SQL, and other tools, to help participants learn how to acquire, organize, prepare, clean, and automate dataset creation. \n 6 credit hours, 12 weeks","courses":"n\/a","skills":"Programming Data Science","interest_areas":["Technology Fluency, IT, and Cyber Skills","Data Science Skills"]},{"name":"Applied Data Science: Data Mining and Predictive Analytics","description":"Data mining and predictive analytics are integrated into data science, significantly impacting data preparation, model building, and business insights that drive strategic decision-making and operational improvements. This program teaches participants to bring meaning and context to various data types and qualities. This program will teach text processing and how to interact with unstructured data using techniques that include tokenization, corpus preparation, machine learning algorithms, N-Gram language model, word and document vectors, and text classification. Participants in this program will also use statistics and various models that include bias\/various trade-offs, over-fitting and tuning, regression, classification, and random forest. Using each of these models, you will learn how to use historical data, statistical algorithms, and machine learning to estimate future outcomes that can be used to help leaders solve problems, make decisions, and drive an organization's future. \n6 credit hours, 12 weeks","courses":"N\/A","skills":"Data mining machine learning statistics","interest_areas":["Data Science Skills"]},{"name":"Applied Data Science: Statistics, Data Analysis, and Visualization","description":"This program will prepare students with the skills to analyze quantitative data and explore, visualize, and present data using a variety of techniques. Participants in this program will learn how to initiate problem-solving experiences through a series of statistical techniques and functions. These techniques teach participants data gathering methods, probability, descriptive statistics, how to analyze quantitative data, and how to use technology to solve and interpret statistical problems. Participants will also develop the skills to ask and answer insightful questions and use various techniques and tools to explore, analyze, visualize, and present data. Participants will be exposed to R, Tableau, and Power BI to analyze data and create methods to share, interpret, and present data to various individuals. MA 101, or placement via ALEKS Placement Assessment, is a prerequisite for MA 215. \n6 credit hours, 12 weeks","courses":"N\/A","skills":"Data Science Analytics Visualization","interest_areas":["Data Science Skills"]},{"name":"Supply Chain Fundamentals","description":"Understanding the design, operation, control, and essential decision-making factors are foundational skills for professionals managing and coordinating logistical functions associated with receiving, storing, shipping, controlling, and distributing products and materials. This program introduces participants to domestic and international supply chain systems' design, operation, and control. Participants will also learn foundational transportation, distribution, and warehousing concepts. In this program, participants will also develop an understanding of business processes and how to apply these processes to making various types of business decisions. In coordination with these processes, participants will also learn to apply fundamental critical thinking skills to their decision-making processes. ","courses":"SCLM 305, SCLM 319, SCLM 305, SCLM 319","skills":"Understanding the design, operation, and control of logistical functions. Coordinating tasks related to receiving, storing, shipping, controlling, and distributing products and materials.","interest_areas":["Business, Management and Leadership Skills","Technology Fluency, IT, and Cyber Skills","Data Science Skills"]},{"name":"Applied Data Science:  An Introduction to Data Analytics and the Art of Workplace Storytelling","description":"Professionals in various industries must learn how to organize, interpret, and analyze multiple types of\ninformation, transform that data into a meaningful presentation, and effectively present the data to a wide range of individuals. This program has been designed as an integrated collection of three one-credit courses. This program begins by equipping participants with skills in data management, visualization, and presentation building with Excel and PowerPoint. In this program, participants will also gain an introduction to data analytics, focusing on data collection, organization, preparation, interpretation, and exploratory data analysis. Participants in this program will also gain the skills to transform data into an engaging narrative presentation through data transformation, narrative development, and corresponding techniques to simplify data, identify and prepare\ncompelling stories, and how to engage your audience. ","courses":"DSC 102, DSC 103, DSC 104","skills":"Data Management, Data Visulization, Presentation Building, Introduction to Data Analytics, ","interest_areas":["Business, Management and Leadership Skills","Technology Fluency, IT, and Cyber Skills","People, Professional and Soft Skills"]},{"name":"IT Data and Network Security Defender","description":"An IT Security professional must continue to develop skills to combat current threats, optimize automation, and\nmonitor and secure hybrid environments. The Security Defender program provides students with the skills and\nknowledge to understand and assess the security of an enterprise environment. Students will learn to analyze\nthreats and attacks and create, implement, and monitor suggested security solutions. In this program, students\nwill also learn to secure a series of hybrid environments, identify, implement, and maintain identity and access\nmanagement, and optimize automation and orchestration.\nStudents in this program will also understand how to build effective incident response activities and account for\nsecurity governance, risk management, and third-party assessment as part of their daily activities. Students in this program will apply the concepts and principles they learn through an organized series of hands-on learning experiences and certification preparation activities. At the conclusion of this program, students will continue to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam. ","courses":"SEC 201, SEC 202","skills":"Summarize fundamental security controls, concepts, and change management processes. 2. Describe the importance of proper cryptographic solutions. 3. Analyze common threat actors, motivations, vectors, and attack surfaces. 4. Apply security mitigation tech","interest_areas":["Technology Fluency, IT, and Cyber Skills"]},{"name":"Managing Self","description":"Effective self-management is essential to your personal success and your ability to manage and lead others. To operate at a peak level, your ability to build and develop essential skills that enable you to set yourself apart and set an example for your team is critical. The Managing Self program will provide you with a series of individual skills that will help you set and achieve your goals, embrace challenges, exhibit resilience, and build technical acumen. Starting here ensures that you are well-prepared to handle increasing levels of complexity, responsibility, and leadership within your organization.","courses":"MGS 101, MGS 102, MGS 103, MGS 104, MGS 105, MGS 106","skills":"Self-awareness, Emotional Regulation, Self-Control, Prioritization, Time Management, Visionary Thinking, Resource Management, Adaptability, Self-Discipline","interest_areas":["People, Professional and Soft Skills","Business, Management and Leadership Skills"]},{"name":"Supply Chain Operations and Project Management","description":"The Supply Chain Operations and Project Management Certificate of Completion program develops employees who wish to advance their careers and expand their skills and competencies in logistics, materials, and supply chain management. The program is built on critical supply chain core knowledge and emphasizes the application of advanced management, operational, and project management principles and techniques. Participants will learn business functions, risk management, technology, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication. In this program, students will also learn quality management techniques, improve business processes' performance, use different tools, resources, and reporting tools, and build on the foundations of Lean and Six Sigma.","courses":"MSCM 500, MSCM 550","skills":"Demonstrate knowledge of business concepts in strategy and supply chain operations.   Apply knowledge of supply chain management concepts to business decisions through applied learning.  Analyze supply chain performance.  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In coordination with these \nprocesses, participants will also learn to apply fundamental critical thinking\nskills to their decision-making processes.\n","courses":"SCLM 305, SCLM 319, ","skills":"Logistics, Materials, and Supply Management","interest_areas":["Business, Management and Leadership Skills","People, Professional and Soft Skills","Data Science Skills"]},{"name":"Managing Others","description":"Equip yourself with the essential skills to succeed and lead in today\u2019s workplace. You\u2019ll learn how to communicate clearly and effectively across different settings, adapt your style to diverse audiences, and practice active listening to strengthen collaboration. You\u2019ll also build cultural awareness to navigate organizational dynamics, develop interpersonal strategies to foster professional relationships, and apply emotional intelligence to resolve conflict and build trust. Along the way, you\u2019ll gain critical problem-solving and decision-making skills, strengthen your business acumen, and learn how to motivate and guide teams toward shared goals. By the end of the program, you\u2019ll be prepared with the practical tools and confidence to stand out as a capable, adaptable, and effective leader in any organization.","courses":"MGO 101, MGO 102, MGO 103, MGO 104, MGO 105, MGO 106","skills":" Active Listening, Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication, Adaptability, Cultural Competence, Empathy, Observation, Networking, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Team Building","interest_areas":[]},{"name":"Becoming a Skillful User and Manager of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace","description":"Participants will build essential competencies using and working with AI through a blend of instructional content, practical exercises, collaborative activities, and real-world applications. Participants will also learn how to use AI ethically, while accounting for regulatory compliance and organizational value. After successfully completing the program, participants will have a fundamental understanding of AI from both a practitioner and managerial perspective, positioning them as valuable assets in an increasingly AI-integrated workplace.","courses":"AILR101, AILR102","skills":"AI Tool Proficiency, Ethics, Teamwork, Collaboration, and Decision-Making.  Planning, Organization, AI Ethical Governance, Team Management, AI Literacy, and Change Management","interest_areas":[]}]