Professional Development Program
Target Audience: All Virginia Tech staff
Professional Development Courses
Advantages to staff attending these career studies programs include:
- Classes are taught during normal work hours
- Customized instruction for adult learners
- Earn continuing education and/or college credits
Our career studies programs are listed below:
- The Administrative Certification Group classes prepare participants to take the Certified Professional Secretary Exam
- The Administrative Excellence Certificate offers college credit from New River Community College in both human resources and fiscal practices
- Customer Service Certificate Program offers one day workshops for all VT employees who work in areas that have customer service as a core competency.
- Our Office Software Skills program offers instructor led computer classes with New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
- The Supervision and Leadership certificate program offers entry level classes in supervision
Professional Development Networks
Our professional development networks seek to promote a supportive and professional environment for administrative staff, office managers and laboratory employees at VT. The following professional development networks are sponsored by ULD:
More VT Professional Development Networks
Join a "book club & beyond" with the Staff Diversity Development Group.
Network with other facilities managers on campus via the Facilities Managers Development Group.