Business & Nonprofit
Course Offerings
Artificial Intelligence Basics
Artificial intelligence isn't just for big tech companies- it can be a powerful, accessible tool for small businesses too. If you're curious about AI and how you might be able to use it as a tool for your small business, come learn what AI is (and isn't). This seminar will show ways AI can be used for marketing, customer service, and everyday tasks.
Register DCB 3243 CRN 30077 T 3/31 3-5pm $35 KSU
Business Plan Essentials
This seminar provides participants with a checklist for starting a small business and includes an entrepreneurial assessment; how to register a new business and choose a business entity; employer ID numbers; permits and licenses; business insurance and how to prepare a Business Plan! If you want to start a business but wonder how to go about doing it, this seminar is for you. Learn what makes a successful startup possible as well as what must be in place to keep the business running successfully.
Register DCB 2398 CRN 30075 R 3/26 3-5pm $35 KSU
Cybersecurity for Your Small Business
This self-paced training exercise provides an introduction to securing information in a small business. Topics include: defining cybersecurity, identifying types of information that should be secured, identifying the types of cyber threats, defining risk management, and listing best practices for guarding against cyber threats.
Register DCB 2191 CRN 30078 W 2/25 3-5pm $35 KSU
Sell-SMaRT Responsible Vendor Training for Cannabis
Learn the essentials of safe and responsible cannabis selling. Protect yourself and your operation from risks and liabilities with responsible cannabis training from the Sell-SMaRT™ Responsible Vendor Program. The Sell-SMaRT™ program prepares dispensary agents, patient counselors, delivery personnel, managers and owners to effectively and safely handle complex situations in state regulated and licensed operations.
Register DCC 5020_03 CRN 90136 T 12/16 12-5pm KSU - Free
Storytelling, a Complete Marketing Tool
This seminar will highlight the power of storytelling as a compelling marketing tool to engage and connect with audiences. Topics will include crafting authentic brand narratives, emotional engagement, and using stories across different marketing channels. Attendees will learn how to create impactful stories that resonate with customers and drive business growth. Whether you're a business owner or a marketing professional, this session will provide practical techniques to enhance your brand’s messaging.
Register DCB 2455 CRN 30076 T 4/14 3-5pm $35 KSU
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Agile Project Management
Get your certification in various aspects of Agile Project Management.
Agile Project Management Certificate - 32 hours
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Online Self-paced $719
Integrating Agile Into a Waterfall Environment - 4 hours
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Online Self-paced $105
Introduction to Agile - 10 hours
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Online Self-paced $259
Principles of Scrum - 10 hours
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Online Self-paced $299
Certificate in Human Resource Management Suite
An effective human resource management strategy is a valuable asset to any company, but those running small businesses often cannot justify designating a full-time HR professional to manage employee relations, compensation, policy-making, performance management, and employee appraisals. This suite of courses will teach you the basics of managing the benefits and policies that support an effective staff. Each 3 to 5 hour, self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that will engage you and structure your learning about human resource management. Upon successful completion, you can download a printable certificate of completion for this online course suite. This certificate has no textbooks or prerequisites.
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Online $429
Certificate in Nonprofit Management
This online certificate program introduces learners to key current management issues for nonprofit organizations. Fundraising, board and volunteer development, budgeting, reading financial statements, leadership, marketing, and setting strategic direction are all addressed, and video commentary on these crucial topics will give you insight into how nonprofit professionals apply key concepts in their own organizations. Each 3 to 5 hour, self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that will engage you and help you practice effective decision making in a nonprofit setting. After completing all the courses, learners will engage in a simulation meant to test the concepts covered in the courseware. Some courses in this certificate award CFRE credits.
Register Online $699
Project Management
Learn the latest in project management skills and become a CAPM, a PMP, an RMP, and lock-in a confident career path. A broad range of online course offerings are available including various certifications, Ethics for Project Managers, Managing Real World Projects, and more.
For registration and the full range or courses, visit the Project Management Catalog
Nonprofit Management & Budgeting
A broad series of online courses are available. A sampling of our offerings include: Nonprofit Management, Budgeting a Nonprofit Organization, Fundraising for Nonprofits, and more.
For registration and the full range or courses, visit the Nonprofit catalog
Career Development
There are six online networking and career development courses to prepare new graduates, people re-entering the workforce and career changers for the professional work environment. From resume writing and interviewing to networking and managing personal finances, these courses teach professionals the life skills that a traditional education may have left behind.
EMSI, a labor market analytics company, looked at all job postings in Ulster County earlier this year and gathered the top (hot/resilient) skills across 20 occupations with the most job posting growth. The top five on this list were customer service, communications, management, problem solving, and written and verbal communications. According to EMSI “the future of work is skills-based. - On June 26, President Trump signed an executive order implementing ‘merit-based reforms that will replace degree-based hiring with skills and competency-based hiring.’ While the direct impact of the order is limited to the federal government’s own hiring policies, … prominent business leaders ... seems to indicate support from the private sector.” NOW is the time to update your resume!
View the range of courses offered in Career Development. Online $49-$79
Small Business Management
Managing a small business is no small task. Learn the critical skills for managing your small business's finances, human resource challenges, and marketing efforts. These online courses include a certificate in Small Business Management, Accounting for Small Business, Law for Small Business and more.
View the range of courses offered in the Business Catalog.
