Agile Project Management is the fastest growing topic in the world of project managers today.  Understanding the methodology and the terminology can make a big difference in the success of your project.

You can choose from the Introduction to Agile course, which starts the ground work with basic Agile.

There is also a course on Agile Team Challenges. or the Integrating Agile & Waterfall Practices.

If you have been working with Agile, and are ready to take the next step and become Agile Certified,

CMD has a course designed to prepare learners for the Project Management Institute’s

Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP^®) Exam

by exploring the methodologies, practices, tools, and techniques that Agilists need to master to become proficient practitioners.

 

Key Features of all the online sessions:

	Expert-supported		Mobile-friendly
	Games & Flashcards		Accessible
	Audio-enabled in app		Badge and credit-awarding
	Real-world case studies

All online Agile courses qualify  for PDU’s and contain all the necessary materials needed to complete the course. When learners achieve an average test score of at least 70% they meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMBOK, and the PMI Registered Education Provider logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

 

Business Ethics in the 21st Century

Cost:$249.00

 Access Time: 90 days

Ethical decisions in business are everywhere. Managers and leaders, ideally, choose the moral right versus the moral wrong all the time. Organizations have learned that the costs of unethical actions can be high, both legally, and from the perspective of brand image and reputation. This introductory-level course introduces the major ethical frameworks in business and seeks to give learners a strong foundation in ethical business practices, whether as individuals, as a leaders, or as stewards of the organization. This course reviews how organizations can establish and encourage an ethical culture while monitoring for compliance.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the major ethical frameworks used in developing business ethics
• Explain the three components of the Ethical Triangle: Individual Ethics, Leadership Ethics, and Governance and Control
• Discuss key ethical challenges in the workplace
• Describe the use of organizational ethics codes
• Outline the ethical issues involved in the employer-employee relationship including Employment at Will, due process and fairness
• Discuss the use of ethics training
• Explain how organizations monitor ethical performance
• Describe the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ethics
• Outline issues involving corporate governance
• Explain how sustainability is an ethical concern
• Discuss ethics and the regulatory environment (Sarbanes-Oxley Act; U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)
• Explain the issues around whistleblowing
• Describe the role of leadership in establishing an ethical culture

Key Features of all the online sessions:

	Expert-supported		Mobile-friendly
	Games & Flashcards		Accessible
	Audio-enabled in app		Badge and credit-awarding
	Real-world case studies

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

This course has an “Ask the Expert” feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Project Management Institute, PMI, the Registered Education Provider logo, Project Management Professional, PMP, Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACP, PMI Risk Management Professional, PMI-RMP, the PMI Talent Triangle, and the PMI Talent Triangle logo are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Information in this course has been taken from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK®Guide) — Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017.

Certificate in Cybersecurity

Cost: $499.00

Total PDUs/Contact Hours: 40

Leadership PDUs: 5

Strategic & Business Management PDUs: 11.5

Technical PM PDUs: 23.5

CEUs: 4 (Contact Hours: 40)

Access Time: 365 days

Cybersecurity, also known as Information Security, is the protection of data and personally identifiable information from malicious attacks, theft, and destruction. Failures of cybersecurity policies, both in large corporations and governmental agencies, have earned significant visibility and negative publicity in recent months and years. As the amount of data being stored continues to increase, and as hackers become more sophisticated, the need for cybersecurity is greater than ever.

After clicking the REGISTER button – scroll down to the Cybersecurity Certificate to register.

This Certificate in Cybersecurity offers lessons on the critical elements of information security, as well as foundational information about key certifications for professionals in the industry. Each of the eight courses in this suite will help learners master the vocabulary of the industry and offers examples, videos, interactive games, and review questions to ensure mastery of the material.

Courses can be taken in any order. Upon successful completion, you can download and print a Certificate of Completion.

Key Features of all the online sessions:

	Expert-supported		Mobile-friendly
	Games & Flashcards		Accessible
	Audio-enabled in app		Badge and credit-awarding
	Real-world case studies

The following courses are included in when you purchase the Certificate package at $499.   It is estimated that the time needed to complete the certificate is 40 hours, and you have access to the courses for 1 year.  Each course in this suite can be purchased separately, if you wish to just do one course, and not the certificate. You would have 90 day access to the individual course.  Purchasing the Certificate package saves you over $130.

• Asset Security ($79)
• Communication & Network Security ($79)
• Identity and Access Management ($79)
• Security and Risk Management ($79)
• Security Assessment and Testing ($79)
• Security Engineering ($79)
• Security Operations ($79)
• Software Development Security ($79)

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of each course in the certificate has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Digital Marketing Certificate

Cost: $549.00

Total PDUs/Contact Hours: 10.5

Strategic & Business Management PDUs: 4.75

Technical PM PDUs: 5.75

CEUs: 3 (Contact Hours: 28)

Access Time: 365 days

Digital marketing helps organizations promote and sell products and services through online marketing methods such as social media messaging, website ads, Facebook marketing campaigns, Google Adwords, and more. It’s vital to develop a marketing strategy that keeps up with the technology.

This Certificate in Digital Marketing covers the strategic issues, marketing methods and tactics, industry terminology, and best practices. Each of the nine courses in this suite offer examples, videos from industry-leading practitioners, interactive games, and review questions to ensure mastery of the material.

The following courses are included in when you purchase the Certificate package at $549.   It is estimated that the time needed to complete the certificate is 28 hours, and you have access to the courses for 1 year.  Each course in this suite can be purchased separately, if you wish to just do one course, and not the certificate. You would have 90 day access to the individual course.  Purchasing the Certificate package saves you over $200.

• Digital Marketing Strategy ($79)
• Content Marketing ($89)
• Social Media Marketing ($89)
• Marketing Automation ($79)
• Web Analytics ($79)
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) ($79)
• Paid Search/Pay Per Click Advertising (PPC) ($99)
• Mobile Marketing ($79)
• Conversion Rate Optimization ($79)

The Digital Marketing Certificate can help both current marketing professionals, and those wishing new career in digital marketing, with the necessary knowledge and skills.

We recommend beginning with Digital Marketing Strategy first and then other courses can be taken in any order. Upon successful completion, you can download and print a Certificate of Completion, and/or contact the Center for Management Development for a Certificate and a transcript.

The certificate content is aligned with the Online Marketing Certified Professional (OMCP) standards to ensure that it is comprehensive and relevant.

Key Features of all the online sessions:

	Expert-supported		Mobile-friendly
	Games & Flashcards		Accessible
	Audio-enabled in app		Badge and credit-awarding
	Real-world case studies

All courses in this certificate have an “Ask the Expert” feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of each course in the certificate has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Certificate in Human Resource Management

Cost: $399.00

Total CPEs (ISC)²: 5 | Group A: 0 | Group B: 5

Total PDUs/Contact Hours: 6

Leadership PDUs: 1.75

Strategic & Business Management PDUs: 3

Technical PM PDUs: 1.25

CEUs: 3.5 (Contact Hours: 35)   |   HRCI credits: 14   |   SHRM credits: 14

Access Time: 365 days

 

 

 

An effective human resource management strategy is a valuable asset to any company, but those running small businesses often cannot justify designating a full-time HR professional to manage employee relations, compensation, policy-making, performance management, and employee appraisals.

This suite of courses will teach you the basics of managing the benefits and policies that support an effective staff. What does an employer need to know about anti-discrimination regulations? What are the key aspects of pay policies? How can employers avoid the traps of the employee selection process? In this suite of courses, you will discover the answers to these and other important questions.

Each 3 to 5 hour, self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that will engage you and structure your learning about human resource management.

Upon successful completion, you can download a printable certificate of completion for this online course suite.  You can also request a certificate from the Center for Management Development, as well as a transcript of your work.  

This course is designed for adult learners interested in gaining a basic understanding of human resource management. The course has no textbooks or prerequisites.

Key Features of all the online sessions:

	Expert-supported		Mobile-friendly
	Games & Flashcards		Accessible
	Audio-enabled in app		Badge and credit-awarding
	Real-world case studies

 

Notes

All courses in this certificate have an “Ask the Expert” feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Courses include:

CMD has two options for Leadership Online.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity and study asynchronously with one of the following sessions:

Strategic Negotiations

Essential Skills for Effective Leaders

Online sessions are conducted via the internet with:

Each session has an outline of what is covered and when.  You submit worksheets, or review questions, answer questionnaires, watch videos and work through case studies. Dr. Gerald Graham, is the instructor of the each of these sessions and he will give you timely feedback on your responses, and coach you through the materials, giving you a strong foundation of support for skill development and knowledge.

There are many advantages to online learning:

• work through the materials at your convenience – on your time schedule
• receive feedback from a well-known subject matter expert
• one-on-one attention from the instructor
• time to digest and absorb information
• improve your professional knowledge

Preventing Sexual Harassment

Cost $49.00

CEUs: .05  |  HRCI credits: 1

Access time: 90 days

After clicking the registration button – scroll down to find the  session.

“Preventing Sexual Harassment” is an online, video training that provides a guide for managers to:

• recognize sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination in the workplace
• and respond to and resolve complaints.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Explain the EEOC definition of sexual harassment in the workplace
• Know the differences between quid pro quo harassment & hostile work environment harassment
• Outline what constitutes “unwelcome conduct” from a legal perspective
• Explain how managers can detect the signs of hostile work environment
• Discuss the stages of a sexual harassment investigation
• Understand best practices for preventing sexual harassment

There are test questions over each section of the module.  Learners much achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credits.  Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Please note: This course covers the basics of preventing sexual harassment but is not meant to provide legal advice.  If you need legal advice or other expert assistance, we recommend that you seek the services of a professional. This course is designed for managers and those responsible for sexual harassment prevention and is introductory.

There are no prerequisites for this course, nor does it require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Estimated time to complete: 3 – 5 hours

Ask the Expert:  This course has an “Ask the Expert” feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

Successful Completion Requirement of IACET CEU: Learners much achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credits.  Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

CMD offers Six Sigma and Lean Enterprise sessions.

All three of these courses will give you the foundation you need to strengthen and refine your process and team management skills, focus you on the operational metrics that ensure success and give you the key tools and techniques to achieve process excellence.

These sessions are developed according to American Society for Quality guidelines, and will prepare you to sit for and pass ASQ certification.

They are FLEXIBLE… 

Class times that fit your schedule. On-line is self-paced, you set the pace and the schedule. 

They are QUALITY…

These courses are written to lead you to ASQ Certification, with award-winning instructional design, intuitive, and understandable material.

You develop strong SKILLS…

Process improvement skills are in demand in every industry. Prepare yourself to advance and take advantage of better job opportunities.

Six Sigma Green Belt                       Six Sigma Black Belt           Lean Enterprise Certification