Professional Development Courses

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY OFFERED AS A CLOSED ENROLLMENT

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY OFFERED AS A CLOSED ENROLLMENT.

Presentations are more than formal speeches. Professionals ‘present’ every day. From giving a report at a staff meeting, to presenting at a conference—public speaking skills are critical for career success.

In today's complex, data-driven world, professionals face many "gray" areas in which they need to think critically and exercise personal judgment.

Leaders are always communicating, and an authentic and effective presence is key to communicating with impact.

Emotional intelligence research shows that knowing how to manage oneself and how to interact successfully with other people is a key component for success at every level in an organization.

Are you looking for a more in-depth, structured approach to project management that can lead to Project Management Professional (PMP) certification?

This one-day class will explore the mystery of why we follow some people and ignore others.

Email - the quickest communication that is often interpreted differently. Managing challenging emails in the workplace requires a combination of interpersonal communication skills, self-awareness, and organizational understanding.

This one-day class will provide participants with science-based and experientially tested techniques to deescalate destructive, confrontational situations and other misunderstandings at work.

Do you experience never ending to-do lists, pressure deadlines, and constant interruptions, change, or stress? Managing your workday is a skill that needs constant sharpening regardless of your years with the NIH.

Taking your career to the next level requires professional relationships and a reputation for producing stellar results. You must be able to combine technical skills with interpersonal skills.

Learn the basics of project management through a focus on terms and definitions, class discussion, and exercises that challenge you to develop the collateral often used in managing projects.

This one-day class explores advanced leadership principles that support thinking, feeling, and acting your way into an effective leadership identity and brand.

Are you a manager who sometimes freezes up when asked tough questions on the spot? Do you prefer one-on-one conversations to boisterous meetings?

Developed for NIH graduates of the Women in Leadership: Strategies for Success series, this virtual program will allow you to con

This dynamic workshop series will provide you with insights, tools, and strategies to improve your leadership skills and expand your capacity to lead effectively.

In this one-day class, participants will learn the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format, and style.