Business, Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Designed for busy professionals, these short, practical courses help you build in-demand expertise and expand your professional opportunities. 

Choose from topics like business management, entrepreneurship, communication strategy, event planning, client management and finance.

Course Listing

Business Courses

Client Liaison and Relationship Management

24 hours  |  $505  |  online  |  scheduled sessions

Finance Fundamentals for Business

24 hours  |  $425  |  online  |  self-directed

Enterprise and Studio Practices for Animators

40 hours  |  $650  |  online  |  self-directed

Entrepreneurship Courses

Entrepreneur Essentials in Graphic Design

24 hours  |  $575  |  online  |  self-directed

Strategic Communication and Leadership Courses

Develop the skills to communicate with clarity, influence and purpose. These five targeted Micro Credentials will teach you how to craft compelling narratives, build effective messaging frameworks and lead impactful communication strategies. 

Effective Communication Through Narrative

24 hours  |  $525  |  online  |  scheduled sessions

Clear Messaging

24 hours  |  $525  |  online  |  scheduled sessions
Adapting Communication Strategies for Diverse Audiences and Channels24 hours  |  $525  |  online  |  scheduled sessions

Developing Cohesive and Effective Communication Campaigns

24 hours  |  $525  |  online  |  scheduled sessions

Measuring and Optimizing Communication Campaigns

24 hours  |  $525  |  online  |  scheduled sessions

Event Planning Courses

Master the essential skills of planning, designing, and executing successful events with this series of five targeted Micro Credentials. From strategy and stakeholder engagement to communication and on-the-ground delivery - you'll gain practical tools to bring events to life. 

Opportunities in Event Planning

24 hours  |  $615  |  online  |  self-directed

Strategic Event Planning

24 hours  |  $615  |  online  |  self-directed
Engaging & Managing Event Stakeholders24 hours  |  $615  |  online  |  self-directed

Effective Communication in Event Planning

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Turning Event Plans into Action

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Related Professional Certificates

Strategic Communication and Leadership Certificate

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Communicate with purpose and influence with our Professional Certificate. By combining communication best practices with real-world applications, you will:

  • Develop and deliver communication that resonates with diverse audiences
  • Design and implement effective messaging frameworks ad campaigns tailored to various channels
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and apply insights to optimize outcomes

Earn your Strategic Communication & Leadership Professional Certificate by successfully completing all five Micro Credential courses within a five-year period. This certificate recognizes your expertise and prepares you for future opportunities in communications, marketing, media, entrepreneurship, entertainment and more. 

Event Planning Professional Certificate

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The Event Planning Professional Certificate is designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge, and strategies needed to design, coordinate and execute successful events. Through flexible, competency-based Micro Credentials you will be able to:

  • Identify specific niches, client needs and target audiences in event planning
  • Describe and implement the process to effectively design and promote an event
  • Review event metrics to determine effectiveness and improve on future events

Earn your Event Planning Professional Certificate by successfully completing all five Micro Credentials within a five-year period. This certificate recognizes your skills and prepares you for future opportunities in event coordination, community engagement, cultural programing and beyond.