Description : Are you ready to launch a dynamic career in Public Relations and Communications? This Professional Certificate Program is your gateway to the exciting world of PR, designed specifically for aspiring professionals eager to make a mark in the industry. This comprehensive program brought to you by Microsoft, comprising five courses, equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in various PR roles such as PR Associate, Communications Coordinator, and Media Relations Coordinator. You'll master the basics of Public Relations, strategic planning, and media relations while exploring the impact of Generative AI. Become proficient in content development and management, leveraging AI tools to enhance your creative process. Learn to handle crises with effective communication strategies, build strong media relationships, and integrate PR with marketing for cohesive campaigns. You'll learn how to use metrics to evaluate PR campaigns and craft comprehensive communication strategies. You will also discover how to conduct a comprehensive stakeholder analysis to identify and characterize different stakeholder groups involved in a PR campaign. Along the way, you will explore how to incorporate Microsoft’s tools, such as Copilot into your future work. This program not only provides theoretical knowledge but also hands-on experience, preparing you for the real-world challenges of Public Relations. Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a PR powerhouse!

Description : Are you ready to launch a dynamic career in Public Relations and Communications? This Professional Certificate Program is your gateway to the exciting world of PR, designed specifically for aspiring professionals eager to make a mark in the industry. This comprehensive program brought to you by Microsoft, comprising five courses, equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in various PR roles such as PR Associate, Communications Coordinator, and Media Relations Coordinator. You'll master the basics of Public Relations, strategic planning, and media relations while exploring the impact of Generative AI. Become proficient in content development and management, leveraging AI tools to enhance your creative process. Learn to handle crises with effective communication strategies, build strong media relationships, and integrate PR with marketing for cohesive campaigns. You'll learn how to use metrics to evaluate PR campaigns and craft comprehensive communication strategies. You will also discover how to conduct a comprehensive stakeholder analysis to identify and characterize different stakeholder groups involved in a PR campaign. Along the way, you will explore how to incorporate Microsoft’s tools, such as Copilot into your future work. This program not only provides theoretical knowledge but also hands-on experience, preparing you for the real-world challenges of Public Relations. Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a PR powerhouse!

Description : Launch your career in the high-demand field of SAP consulting. Build the consulting skills successful companies are looking for through tailored training and hands-on projects designed by SAP. No experience or degree required to enroll. What does an SAP consultant do? SAP consultants are problem solvers who relish getting the details right. They are experts in process management and have a deep understanding of SAP solutions. They are also outstanding communicators and excel at collaborating with all contributors and stakeholders in a project. This program has been designed specifically for learners seeking to get their first job in the SAP domain. You’ll get the inside track on how to build a consulting career beyond just having product knowledge. You’ll learn about project management methodologies and agile processes. You’ll gain core consulting skills such as requirements gathering, stakeholder interviewing, client communication, client analysis, and solution design. Plus, you’ll go through several implementation project lifecycles to build your practical experience and complete a comprehensive hands-on project using a case study to apply the skills you have learned. With SAP customers generating 87% of total global commerce, SAP consulting skills are in high demand. Through this program, you’ll build the critical skills that the largest and highly successful companies such as Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte and KPMG, are looking for.

Description : Launch your career in the high-demand field of SAP consulting. Build the consulting skills successful companies are looking for through tailored training and hands-on projects designed by SAP. No experience or degree required to enroll. What does an SAP consultant do? SAP consultants are problem solvers who relish getting the details right. They are experts in process management and have a deep understanding of SAP solutions. They are also outstanding communicators and excel at collaborating with all contributors and stakeholders in a project. This program has been designed specifically for learners seeking to get their first job in the SAP domain. You’ll get the inside track on how to build a consulting career beyond just having product knowledge. You’ll learn about project management methodologies and agile processes. You’ll gain core consulting skills such as requirements gathering, stakeholder interviewing, client communication, client analysis, and solution design. Plus, you’ll go through several implementation project lifecycles to build your practical experience and complete a comprehensive hands-on project using a case study to apply the skills you have learned. With SAP customers generating 87% of total global commerce, SAP consulting skills are in high demand. Through this program, you’ll build the critical skills that the largest and highly successful companies such as Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte and KPMG, are looking for.

Description : Do you have a passion for problem-solving, innovation, and creating impactful products? This comprehensive Product Management Professional Certificate is your gateway into this exciting and in-demand career. You'll acquire the essential skills to prepare for an entry-level role as a Product Manager, where you'll drive innovation throughout the product lifecycle—from conducting market research and developing strategies to overseeing UX/UI design and executing product launches. Whether you're switching careers or just starting out, this program will equip you with the practical knowledge and confidence to excel in this dynamic field. Through this program, you will learn how to conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and validate product ideas. Additionally, you will learn how to develop compelling product strategies and roadmaps that align with business goals and user needs. Using industry-standard tools like Figma and Adobe XD, you will learn how to design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. You will also learn how to plan and execute successful product launches, ensuring a smooth transition from development to market. By analyzing product performance data, you will learn how to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement. This program will equip you with the skills to confidently communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing.

Description : Do you have a passion for problem-solving, innovation, and creating impactful products? This comprehensive Product Management Professional Certificate is your gateway into this exciting and in-demand career. You'll acquire the essential skills to prepare for an entry-level role as a Product Manager, where you'll drive innovation throughout the product lifecycle—from conducting market research and developing strategies to overseeing UX/UI design and executing product launches. Whether you're switching careers or just starting out, this program will equip you with the practical knowledge and confidence to excel in this dynamic field. Through this program, you will learn how to conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and validate product ideas. Additionally, you will learn how to develop compelling product strategies and roadmaps that align with business goals and user needs. Using industry-standard tools like Figma and Adobe XD, you will learn how to design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. You will also learn how to plan and execute successful product launches, ensuring a smooth transition from development to market. By analyzing product performance data, you will learn how to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement. This program will equip you with the skills to confidently communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing.

Description : Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of product management. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills like market research, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication to get job-ready in less than 3 months, with no prior experience needed to get started. A product manager is responsible for guiding the development and success of a product or product line. You act as a bridge between the customers, stakeholders, and development team, working to understand market needs, define product goals and features, and then oversee the product’s life cycle from conception to release. This program will teach you the foundational skills employers are seeking for entry level product manager roles, including product strategy, development, and lifecycle management. This program will not only help you start your career in product management, but provides a strong foundation for future career development in other paths such as healthcare, education, and finance. In addition, to prepare you to work in a variety of project environments, the program will delve into different product management methodologies, including Agile. The program is based on providing real-world experience through a series of projects that enable you to build a product management portfolio to use when searching for a product manager position. You’ll also earn an IBM Digital badge and will gain access to career resources to help you in your job search, including mock interviews and resume support.

Description : Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of product management. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills like market research, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication to get job-ready in less than 3 months, with no prior experience needed to get started. A product manager is responsible for guiding the development and success of a product or product line. You act as a bridge between the customers, stakeholders, and development team, working to understand market needs, define product goals and features, and then oversee the product’s life cycle from conception to release. This program will teach you the foundational skills employers are seeking for entry level product manager roles, including product strategy, development, and lifecycle management. This program will not only help you start your career in product management, but provides a strong foundation for future career development in other paths such as healthcare, education, and finance. In addition, to prepare you to work in a variety of project environments, the program will delve into different product management methodologies, including Agile. The program is based on providing real-world experience through a series of projects that enable you to build a product management portfolio to use when searching for a product manager position. You’ll also earn an IBM Digital badge and will gain access to career resources to help you in your job search, including mock interviews and resume support.

Description : Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of IT project management. In this program, you’ll develop the skills and tools to have a competitive edge in the job market as an entry-level IT project manager in less than 3 months. No prior knowledge or experience is required. IT project managers track projects, manage risks, and work cross-functionally to support an organization’s IT infrastructure and software development. IT project managers often act as a liaison between the business and technical functions to drive high-impact projects to a successful completion. You’ll learn in-demand skills used by professional IT project managers including planning and managing projects, effective communication and leadership methods, agile methodologies, and gain a deep understanding of the concepts, tools, and language of project management. Alongside these crucial skills, you’ll receive foundational technical training in hardware, operating systems, software, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. In addition, you will be trained in software engineering fundamentals, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), software development tools, technologies, and stacks to set you up for success as an IT project manager. Upon completing the full program, you’ll gain access to career support resources to help you in your job search and you’ll earn a Professional Certificate from IBM to showcase your proficiency to potential employers.

Description : Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of IT project management. In this program, you’ll develop the skills and tools to have a competitive edge in the job market as an entry-level IT project manager in less than 3 months. No prior knowledge or experience is required. IT project managers track projects, manage risks, and work cross-functionally to support an organization’s IT infrastructure and software development. IT project managers often act as a liaison between the business and technical functions to drive high-impact projects to a successful completion. You’ll learn in-demand skills used by professional IT project managers including planning and managing projects, effective communication and leadership methods, agile methodologies, and gain a deep understanding of the concepts, tools, and language of project management. Alongside these crucial skills, you’ll receive foundational technical training in hardware, operating systems, software, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. In addition, you will be trained in software engineering fundamentals, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), software development tools, technologies, and stacks to set you up for success as an IT project manager. Upon completing the full program, you’ll gain access to career support resources to help you in your job search and you’ll earn a Professional Certificate from IBM to showcase your proficiency to potential employers.

Description : Advance your career as an IT Scrum Master. As more organizations adopt Agile development practices, the demand for Scrum Masters, especially in the IT industry, is expected to grow significantly over the next 10 years. In this program, you’ll develop the skills, tools, and portfolio to have a competitive edge in the job market. Scrum Masters play a crucial role leading teams using Agile project management methodologies to lead projects to a successful completion. They work to remove any obstacles that may hinder project completion or progress. They facilitate Scrum events such as daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. They plan, track, and lead all communication and collaboration between leadership and key team members. An IT Scrum Master needs to be proficient in IT Fundamentals, the Software Development Lifecycle, DevOps, and Agile Project Management in order to lead successful IT projects. In this program, you’ll master these essential skills, tools, and methodologies. Upon completion, you’ll have a portfolio of real world projects and a Professional Certificate from IBM to showcase your proficiency to potential employers. This program is ideal for existing software and IT professionals who want to level up their careers with modern development practices and skills. Additionally, the content covered during this program will help prepare learners for certifications such as the Scrum Alliance CSM, PMI-ACP, and PMI-DASM.

Description : Advance your career as an IT Scrum Master. As more organizations adopt Agile development practices, the demand for Scrum Masters, especially in the IT industry, is expected to grow significantly over the next 10 years. In this program, you’ll develop the skills, tools, and portfolio to have a competitive edge in the job market. Scrum Masters play a crucial role leading teams using Agile project management methodologies to lead projects to a successful completion. They work to remove any obstacles that may hinder project completion or progress. They facilitate Scrum events such as daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. They plan, track, and lead all communication and collaboration between leadership and key team members. An IT Scrum Master needs to be proficient in IT Fundamentals, the Software Development Lifecycle, DevOps, and Agile Project Management in order to lead successful IT projects. In this program, you’ll master these essential skills, tools, and methodologies. Upon completion, you’ll have a portfolio of real world projects and a Professional Certificate from IBM to showcase your proficiency to potential employers. This program is ideal for existing software and IT professionals who want to level up their careers with modern development practices and skills. Additionally, the content covered during this program will help prepare learners for certifications such as the Scrum Alliance CSM, PMI-ACP, and PMI-DASM.

Description : Want to kick-start your career as a project manager without any previous experience? No problem! This Professional Certificate gives you the job-ready skills and hands-on experience you need to catch the eye of an employer and launch your career in just 3 months. What do project managers do? Project Managers plan and manage projects to successful completion. This includes guiding cross-functional team members, managing risks, and creating strong communication channels amongst stakeholders. During this program, you’ll build the job-ready skills experienced project managers use daily and master the processes and tools needed to set a project up for success. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of project management concepts. Plus, you’ll learn project management methodologies, including Agile.  Additionally, you’ll develop a portfolio of projects that demonstrate your proficiency to employers, such as developing project timelines, roles and responsibility matrices, stakeholder management tools, and communications plans. Great for interviews! Plus, you’ll prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam from the PMI, unlock exclusive access to career support resources, and earn a professional certificate from IBM that confirms to employers you’ve got the skills they’re looking for. If you want to have a resume packed with the job-ready project management skills employers need in just 3 months… enroll today!

Description : Want to kick-start your career as a project manager without any previous experience? No problem! This Professional Certificate gives you the job-ready skills and hands-on experience you need to catch the eye of an employer and launch your career in just 3 months. What do project managers do? Project Managers plan and manage projects to successful completion. This includes guiding cross-functional team members, managing risks, and creating strong communication channels amongst stakeholders. During this program, you’ll build the job-ready skills experienced project managers use daily and master the processes and tools needed to set a project up for success. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of project management concepts. Plus, you’ll learn project management methodologies, including Agile.  Additionally, you’ll develop a portfolio of projects that demonstrate your proficiency to employers, such as developing project timelines, roles and responsibility matrices, stakeholder management tools, and communications plans. Great for interviews! Plus, you’ll prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam from the PMI, unlock exclusive access to career support resources, and earn a professional certificate from IBM that confirms to employers you’ve got the skills they’re looking for. If you want to have a resume packed with the job-ready project management skills employers need in just 3 months… enroll today!

Description : Are you passionate about helping people change their lives with skills and jobs so they can earn a good living and feel fulfilled by the work they do? Do you want a rewarding career that advances equity and helps strengthen communities? Explore a new career as a Career Coach or Navigator where you can help others develop the skills and confidence to pursue their next career move. This, ICF accredited, Professional Certificate includes four beginner-level courses to help you build skills that prepare you for an entry-level job as a Career Coach or Navigator. You will learn from professionals who work as Career Coaches or Navigators and gain insights from the job seekers and career advancers they serve. Learners that complete all courses will be able to use these credits toward renewal requirements of an International Coaching Federation (ICF) credential. By the end of the program, you will be able to: Explain the foundational concepts of Career Coaching and Navigating. Familiarize clients with the Career Coaching and Navigation experience. Discover career possibilities for Career Navigators and Career Coaches. Describe common Career Development theories, models, and tools. Summarize Coaching Agreements and Career Service Plans. Identify professional and ethical standards. Describe human-centered approaches to Career Coaching and Navigating.

Description : Are you passionate about helping people change their lives with skills and jobs so they can earn a good living and feel fulfilled by the work they do? Do you want a rewarding career that advances equity and helps strengthen communities? Explore a new career as a Career Coach or Navigator where you can help others develop the skills and confidence to pursue their next career move. This, ICF accredited, Professional Certificate includes four beginner-level courses to help you build skills that prepare you for an entry-level job as a Career Coach or Navigator. You will learn from professionals who work as Career Coaches or Navigators and gain insights from the job seekers and career advancers they serve. Learners that complete all courses will be able to use these credits toward renewal requirements of an International Coaching Federation (ICF) credential. By the end of the program, you will be able to: Explain the foundational concepts of Career Coaching and Navigating. Familiarize clients with the Career Coaching and Navigation experience. Discover career possibilities for Career Navigators and Career Coaches. Describe common Career Development theories, models, and tools. Summarize Coaching Agreements and Career Service Plans. Identify professional and ethical standards. Describe human-centered approaches to Career Coaching and Navigating.