Career Skills Development Intensive Courses

English Language Institute

Career Skills Development Series

CORONAVIRUS/ COVID-19 UPDATE

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the courses listed below can all be taken online.

Please message us at eli@pace.edu with any questions.

Two-day weekend courses and two-week self-paced online courses that have been specially created to give you additional skills and knowledge helpful to start your career oo take your career to the next level.

A variety of useful topics are available.

Courses are designed for local future and early-career professionals, international students and au pairs.

Each course is 20 hours. There is an optional additional research assignment (for an additional 20 hours) if you wish to delve deeper into a topic.

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2-week Intensive Courses
Weekend Intensive Courses
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Important Policies and FAQ

2-week Intensive Courses

Courses are fully online and self-paced

The courses will take approximately 10 hours each week to complete. During most of the course, students will participate in activities that can be done individually and on the student's own schedule. Students may also participate in activities that take place at the same time with other students and instructor through live class sessions.

Optional live class sessions with the instructor are also available. These are not mandatory, but are meant to enhance the learning experience. The times for these sessions are arranged by the instructor on the first day of the course.

Courses are eligible for one or more digital badges. Learn more about these micro-credentials.

Professional Writing Skills

hands with laptop learning professional writing skills Learn how to write resumes, cover letters, reports, memos, and professional emails. Refine your writing skills to help you present yourself as professional and collaborative to potential employers.

April 26 - May 9, 2021

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Young man looking at board learning Problem Solving Learn skills and techniques to help you solve complex problems and make difficult decisions in the workplace. Improve your interpersonal, critical thinking and communication skills.

May 10 - 23, 2021

Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Steps towards Success

Successful young woman smiling after Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset Examine the key factors for entrepreneurial success, learn how to think like an entrepreneur, identify entrepreneurial opportunities and turn your ideas into a real-life business.

May 24 - June 6, 2021

Customer Service: Communicating Effectively with Customers

Young woman smiling while learning how to communicate effectively to give good Customer Service Learn effective communication strategies and skills that are essential at every level of customer service.

June 7-20, 2021

Psychology for Business

Young woman smiling studying Psychology for Business Learn about the behavior of employees and consumers and evaluate how an organization can implement strategies to increase engagement both internally and externally.

June 21 - July 4, 2021

Weekend Intensive Courses

Weekend courses are not currently available.

Upcoming Courses

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Submit our Class Interest Form** to be notified when registration for these classes is available.

*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.

Additional Courses

Below are previous Career Skills Development courses. These courses may be available in future sessions. Submit our Class Interest Form to be notified when registration for these classes is available.