Professional Education
Leadership
Learn how to transform your natural charisma and enthusiasm into leadership skills. The leadership coursework discusses the theories of leadership and offers real-world practical explanations and definitions. The courses focus on topics such as leading teams, leading through change, and the importance of work-life balance.
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Certificate in LeadershipWhat is leadership and why is it important? How does a leader encourage change without triggering fearful resistance? What are the key elements to leading an effective team? What is the role of charisma in leadership? How can a leader achieve work-life balance? This suite of courses addresses all of these questions and many more, and offer advice on leadership that can help you stand out as a leader among your peers. Video segments introduce successful leaders who discuss such issues as how leaders become leaders, leadership ethics, and the differences between leaders, managers, and administrators.Price:$249Access Time:365 daysEstimated Length:20 hoursCredits:2 IACET CEUs / 20 PMI PDUs / 20 HRCI Credits / 20 SHRM PDCsDiscount:UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.
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Leadership (ACE Credit)The 100% online, self-paced course teaches essential leadership skills to help learners stand out as leaders among their peers. The coursework discusses the theories of leadership and offers real-world practical explanations and definitions. Throughout five segments, learners will explore questions such as: What is leadership, and why is it important? How does a leader encourage change without triggering fearful resistance? What are the key elements to leading an effective team? What is the role of charisma in leadership? How can a leader achieve work-life balance? The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, case studies, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to practice leadership skills.Price:$429Access Time:365 daysLearner Satisfaction:98%Estimated Length:22.5 hoursCredits:2 IACET CEUs / 20 PMI PDUs / 20 HRCI Credits / 20 SHRM PDCsDiscount:UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.
Product & Technology
As more businesses develop digital products and adopt technology platforms, professionals with skills in product management, cybersecurity, and data analytics are in high demand. Our Product and Technology courses provide hands-on training to help you manage digital products, optimize technology tools, and drive efficiency and innovation in any business environment.
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Business Analytics Certificate CourseThis fully online course provides hands-on training in data analysis, visualization, and storytelling to help you turn complex information into actionable business insights. You’ll gain proficiency in tools like SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and ChatGPT while learning to prepare, interpret, and present data for real-world decision-making. The program also prepares you for the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification exam, giving you a competitive edge in analytics roles across industries.Price:$2950 (Discounts Available)Estimated Length:10 weeks
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Certificate in Computer Skills for the OfficeThis 100% online, self-paced computer skills certificate course includes training on Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. Video tutorials guide the course while built-in knowledge checks, interactive exercises, and interactive games reinforce learning. Successful completion of all courses in the program will earn participants a certificate that they can download and print.Price:$319Access Time:540 daysEstimated Length:18 hoursCredits:PMI PDUs: 6 / Power Skills PDUs: 1.75 / Ways of Working PDUs: 4.25 / IACET CEUs: 1.8 (Contact Hours: 18 hours / ATD CI Credits: 18 / SHRM PDCs: 18
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CISSP Exam Prep CourseThe 100% online, self-paced CISSP® Exam Prep Course prepares test-takers for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam, as administered by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Guaranteed exam passing.Price:$549Access Time:180 daysEstimated Length:40 hoursCredits:4 IACET CEUs / 40 PMI PDUs
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Cybersecurity for Healthcare ProfessionalsIn this 100% online, self-paced course, managers are introduced to essential information security principles and concepts. These concepts are critically important in the healthcare sector as a data breach can have far-reaching consequences for individuals and organizations. Beyond financial losses and the embarrassment of having personal information exposed online, a security breach in healthcare can result in a patient becoming seriously injured or killed. This course is designed to help managers navigate crucial cybersecurity concepts as applied to HITECH and HIPAA-covered entities. Learners will explore the reasons why breaches occur, the motivation of attackers, and how to protect Personal Health Information (PHI) while it is in use, in storage, and in transit across a network.Price:$119Access Time:90 daysLearner Satisfaction:100%Estimated Length:5 hoursCredits:0.5 IACET CEUs
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Certificate in Data AnalyticsThe 100% online, self-paced data analytics certificate course will present the basics of quantitative analysis and its increasing use in today's professional landscape. Learners are exposed to quantitative decision-making tools and techniques, which tie into real-world case studies. Participants will learn how to leverage data analytics to improve organizational performance.Price:$419Access Time:365 daysEstimated Length:30 hoursCredits:3 IACET CEUs / 25 PMI PDUs / 30 HRCI Credits / 30 SHRM PDCs
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Grant Writing Skills SuiteThis two-course bundle offers the introductory through intermediate skills needed for those involved in gaining funding for any nonprofit organization's mission. Strategic grant writing aligns the needs of a nonprofit with funding sources, whether those sources are foundations, government agencies, corporations, or individuals.Price:$269Time:180 DaysAccess Time:180 DaysEstimated Length:10 hoursCredits:1 IACET CEUs/5 SHRM PDCs/5 HRCI Credits/11 CFRE Points
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Introduction to Cybersecurity Concepts and PracticesThis 100% online, self-paced course teaches the fundamental concepts of information security one will encounter in the cybersecurity field. Globally, incidents of data breaches, identity thefts, and cybercrimes are on the rise, along with the explosive growth of online personal data and the expansion of computer networks. This course will set the groundwork with basic vocabulary and then introduces concepts such as access controls, risk management, cyber-attacks, and digital forensics. This course requires a basic understanding of IT concepts and is a foundation to help you learn if further cybersecurity training it right for you.Price:$119Access Time:90 daysLearner Satisfaction:100%Estimated Length:5 hoursCredits:0.5 IACET CEUs / 5 PMI PDUs / 5 HRCI Credits / 5 SHRM PDCs
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The Art and Science of Data Visualization: A Hands-On Approach to Impactful Storytelling Scholarships Available“Live Online” course that explores ways professionals can transform complex data into compelling visual narratives. Learn to refine your data communication skills with visualization techniques and strategies to create impactful stories. Most course offerings occur over seven Thursdays.Price:$1495Discount:10% early bird discount if you register at least 30 days before the start date of class. Discounts can stack.
Accounting & Finance
The accounting and finance coursework guides learners to organize and interpret the financial health of a business. From budgeting, the time value of money, risk, and ROI, learners gain the ability to read financial data and turn those insights into impactful decisions that move the business forward.
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Accounting and Finance for EntrepreneursThe 100% online, self-paced course provides an introduction to key topics in accounting and finance for those involved in new ventures. It reviews financial accounting basics, including GAAP Principles and financial statements, and also covers key issues in finance, broadly defined as any financial or monetary activity that involves a company.Price:$129Access Time:90 daysLearner Satisfaction:97%Estimated Length:5 hoursCredits:0.5 IACET CEUs / 5 HRCI Credits / 5 SHRM PDCs
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Finance Essentials CertificateThe 100% online, self-paced certificate program introduces non-financial managers to the essentials of finance. The course will help you become conversant in critical financial terminology, and you’ll learn how to calculate key financial management indicators. You will learn how to assess your organization’s financial health by reviewing balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flow, and you will discover how finance and accounting tools can be used to support informed decision making within organizations.Price:$419Access Time:365 daysLearner Satisfaction:97%Estimated Length:19 hoursCredits:1.9 IACET CEUs / 19 PMI PDUs / 19 HRCI Credits / 19 SHRM PDCsDiscount:UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.
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Simplifying Accounting and Finance for Better Decision MakingThis asynchronous and flexible course, designed for early to mid-career professionals, introduces you to the dynamic world of accounting and finance, enhancing your ability to interpret financial statements and make informed decisions. What makes us unique? Join a dynamic learning community of over 100 professionals and MBA students through our course-specific Teams chat and engage in lively discussions, ask questions, and network with like-minded individuals.Price:$1,795Credits:Optional MBA credit
Project Management
Discover the UAB Collat Professional Education difference! Our courses feature dynamic instructors and professional project managers who bring real-life experiences into the classroom. Students form a strong cohort, enhancing the learning journey beyond the ordinary. Join us for practical, collaborative, and enriching project management education.
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Advanced Project Management Certificate Course Scholarships AvailableThis course helps experienced project managers build and solidify foundational project management skills at an accelerated pace, with an emphasis on preparing for the PMP®️ certification exam. Participants practice core competencies, including project execution, resource coordination, and schedule planning led by industry-expert project managers. The program also includes a technology workshop that introduces tools commonly used in current project environments, including Artificial Intelligence.Price:$2,895 (discounts available)Discount:Discount: $400 early bird discount if you register at least 30 days before the start date of class. UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with three or more students in the same class receive a $400 discount.
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Prep Course and ExamThe 100% online, self-paced exam prep course prepares participants for the MindEdge Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam. Real-world implementation examples are provided by working professionals while learning and comprehension are tested with games, exercises, case studies, and quizzes. Two 50-question practice exams are included to prepare participants for the certification exam.Price:$799Access Time:240 daysEstimated Length:40 hoursDiscount:UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.
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Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep Course and ExamThe 100% online, self-paced exam prep course in this bundle prepares learners for the successful completion of the MindEdge Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam by exposing students to the Six Sigma concepts, strategies, tools, and techniques used in process improvement projects.Price:$499Access Time:240 daysCredits:2 IACET CEUs, 20 PMI PDUsDiscount:UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.
Course Link:
https://catalog.mindedge.com/uab/courses/2295/operations-management
Scholarships:
no
Credits:
1.0 IACET CEUs / 10 PMI PDUs / 10 HRCI Credits / 10 SHRM PDCs
Access Time:
180 days
Estimated Length:
10 hours
Price:
$299
Course Description:
This course explores the fundamental concepts and theories practitioners will need to successfully guide operations in manufacturing and service organizations. Modules in this self-paced course introduce key foundational material, describe the interplay of supply chains and demand management, and explain the role that processes and process management play in robust operations. Specific tools, techniques, and methodologies (including Lean, total quality management, and Six Sigma) are presented to show their applicability to operational strategies.
Course Title:
Operations Management
Course Link:
https://catalog.mindedge.com/uab/courses/2285/logistics-and-distribution-management
Scholarships:
no
Credits:
.6 IACET CEUs /6 PMI PDUs / 6 SHRM PDCs
Access Time:
180 days
Estimated Length:
6 hours
Price:
$149
Course Description:
This course explores the fundamental concepts and ideas of logistics and distribution management. It delves into the various logistics information management systems, analyzes their financial aspects and technological influences, and explains how to manage and measure their performance. This course is divided into modules that explain logistics management, inventory management, and warehousing and distribution. Throughout these modules, course participants will review and distinguish between inbound logistics, outbound logistics, reverse logistics, and third-party logistics; explore the tools and techniques for tracking and valuing inventory, including ABC analysis; and learn the functions of packaging and methods for transporting goods through simple and complex distribution channels.
Course Title:
Logistics and Distribution Management
Course Link:
https://catalog.mindedge.com/uab/suites/19731/certificate-in-management-skills?mode=purchase
Scholarships:
no
Credits:
4.2 IACET CEUs / 39 PMI PDUs / 39 HRCI Credits / 39 SHRM PDCs
Access Time:
365 days
Estimated Length:
42 hours
Price:
$739
Course Description:
Successful managers know the importance of building strong relationships with their team members. This certificate equips both new and experienced managers with the skills and resources necessary to foster strong connections, lead change, and resolve potential conflicts. Whether operating in an in-person office environment or a remote work setting, managers will learn practical ways to better coach and motivate their teams. Through interactive exercises, videos, self-assessments, and case studies, the self-paced courses included in this certificate provide opportunities to practice and apply key management skills.
Course Title:
Certificate in Management Skills
Course Link:
https://catalog.mindedge.com/uab/courses/305/effective-business-writing?mode=purchase
Scholarships:
no
Credits:
.5 IACET CEUs /5 PMI PDUs /5 HRCI Credits / 5 SHRM PDCs
Access Time:
90 days
Estimated Length:
5 hours
Price:
$129
Course Description:
The ability to write clearly and directly is highly prized in most organizations. Well-written emails and documents can help you earn respect among your peers. Poorly written emails and documents can detract from success at all levels. The ideas, techniques, and checklists in this introductory-level course apply to all forms of business writing: memos, reports, brochures, proposals, presentations, catalogs, and websites. This course will also teach how to revise for wordiness, unnecessary phrases, redundancy, and jargon, and the appropriate use of email in an organizational setting.
Course Title:
Effective Business Writing
Course Link:
https://catalog.mindedge.com/uab/suites/19767/certificate-in-leadership?mode=purchase
Scholarships:
no
Credits:
2 IACET CEUs / 20 PMI PDUs / 20 HRCI Credits / 20 SHRM PDCs
Access Time:
365 days
Estimated Length:
20 hours
Discount:
UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.
Price:
$249
Course Description:
What is leadership and why is it important? How does a leader encourage change without triggering fearful resistance? What are the key elements to leading an effective team? What is the role of charisma in leadership? How can a leader achieve work-life balance? This suite of courses addresses all of these questions and many more, and offer advice on leadership that can help you stand out as a leader among your peers. Video segments introduce successful leaders who discuss such issues as how leaders become leaders, leadership ethics, and the differences between leaders, managers, and administrators.
Course Title:
Certificate in Leadership
Course Link:
https://catalog.mindedge.com/uab/suites/19775/certificate-in-business-communications?mode=purchase
Scholarships:
no
Learner Satisfaction:
98%
Credits:
2.5 IACET CEUs / 25 PMI PDUs / 25 HRCI Credits / 25 SHRM PDCs
Access Time:
365 days
Estimated Length:
25 hours
Price:
$349
Course Description:
The 100% online, self-paced course teaches techniques, interactive exercises, and checklists that will help individuals communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral formats. From clarifying and structuring your ideas to designing the PowerPoint slides that will best complement them, this certificate program will help you create presentations and workplace documents that inform and persuade.
Course Title:
Business Communications Certificate