All employers are looking to hire and promote those that have fully developed soft skills. The courses offered through Outreach and Engagement address fourteen of those competencies: communication, leadership, problem solving, decision making, resolving conflict, confidence, being a team player, planning, organizing and prioritizing, creative thinking, utilizing software programs, creating and editing written reports, ability to influence others, accepting feedback and interpersonal relationship skills.
Many Lifelong Learning courses are available for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Certificates are offered for added credibility as professionals continue to grow in their field. New dates/times and courses are added each fall, spring and summer semester.
Critical Thinking for Professional Excellence
Online Nonprofit and Grant Writing Courses and Certificates
Power BI
Copilot for Excel
Ed2Go Online Continuing Education for K-12 Educators
VESi Online Continuing Education for Educators
Adult/Child CPR/AED for Teacher Education
Gleim CMA Prep Course
Gleim CPA Prep Course
Gleim Internal Auditor Prep Course
Gleim Enrolled Agent Prep Course
SHRM Certification Prep+ fall only
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Preparation Course - July 2026
ONLINE Paralegal Certificate Course
Fundamentals of Facility Management
Leadership Skills Assessment
Leadership Skills for the New Leader
Online AutoCAD Certification Training
Online HVACR Technician Course
Online Human Resources Professional
Online Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep
Online Residential Electrician
Online Veterinary Assistant Training
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Project Management Exam-Prep Program at USI
Online Project Management Certificate/PMI PMP EXAM Preparation
Online Nonprofit and Grant Writing Courses and Certificates
Basic Supervisory Skills Certificate
Digital Marketing Certificate
Effective Workplace Communication Skills Certificate
Essentials to Web Design Certificate
Graphic Design Tools Level I Certificate
Introduction to Business Essentials Certificate
Introduction to Business Writing Certificate
Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager
Delivering Feedback & Handling Conflict
Developing Personal Assertiveness
Leadership Skills for the New Leader
Emotional Intelligence
Providing Accountability & Effective Discipline
Public Speaking & Presentation
Time Management and Delegation
Working Genius Workshop
Developing Adaptability
Savvy Social Security Planning - What Every Retiree Should Know
Passport to Retirement
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University of Southern Indiana is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
