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.
Business
Emotional Intelligence
Online Nonprofit and Grant Writing Courses and Certificates
Customized Training
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NEW! Excel Level II @ USI on May 9, 2025
Education
Ed2Go Online Continuing Education for K-12 Educators
VESi Online Continuing Education for Educators
Adult/Child CPR/AED for Teacher Education
Accounting/Gleim Exam Prep
Gleim CMA Prep Course
Gleim CPA Prep Course
Gleim Internal Auditor Prep Course
Gleim Enrolled Agent Prep Course
Human Resources
SHRM Learning System (Certification Prep) fall only
Law
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Preparation Course - July 2025
Management
Leadership Skills Assessment
Leadership Skills for the New Leader
Online Certifications
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
Online Project Management Certificate/PMI PMP EXAM Preparation
Project Management Exam-Prep Program at USI- Starting November 6, 2025
Small Business and Nonprofit
Online Nonprofit and Grant Writing Courses and Certificates
Workplace Skill Enhancing Certificates (Online)
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
Potential courses in the future:
Developing Personal Assertiveness
Emotional Intelligence
Time Management and Delegation
Savvy Social Security Planning - What Every Retiree Should Know
Passport to Retirement
Official provider of:
University of Southern Indiana is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
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Where and When You Want Training
For the convenience of Evansville professionals, most business and professional development courses will be held in the evening at Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, downtown Evansville. Each course will have specific date, time and location listed.
