Business & Leadership

Companies across all industries understand the competitive edge gained by investing in essential skills like leadership, project management, effective communication, people management, interpersonal relations, strategic planning, organization, and teamwork. At Penn College, we offer a customizable and comprehensive array of training solutions designed to equip your team with the expertise needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.

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Penn College Leadership Series

The Penn College Leadership Series is designed to meet the unique challenges faced by leaders across the organizational structure, from front line supervisors to C-Suite executives. Covering multiple topics across core competencies, this cutting edge series is a comprehensive solution to leadership development.

Online CAPM and PMP Certification Prep

This CAPM® and PMP® certification prep course bundle is designed for seasoned project managers. It provides a strong grasp of project management from start to finish. You will cover a good foundation of project management concepts and terminology before deepening your understanding and practical application of project management tools, methods, and processes. 

Online PMP Certification Training

This project management certification course takes you beyond an introduction to key fundamentals to deepen your understanding and practical application of project management tools, methods, and processes. 

Front Line Supervisor

Penn College's Front Line Supervisor Training Program equips frontline supervisors with the skills to become effective leaders. This 20-module, 70-hour, instructor-led program offers a hands-on, experiential learning environment to refine essential supervisory competencies and achieve an industry-recognized certification. Delivered via Zoom, the program covers topics that enhance leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, ensuring participants are well-prepared to lead with confidence.

Lean Six Sigma

Transform your career and boost your business processes with our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt training programs. Designed for professionals seeking to lead change and drive measurable results, our courses combine industry-leading instruction with the convenience of live online learning.

Supervisory Fundamentals

Understand the skills and competencies associated with being a supervisor, learn the importance of communication, and enhance your interpersonal skills in this comprehensive course designed for current or prospective front line supervisors and team leaders.

Performance Management

Explore and apply the concepts of motivation and engagement, understand the benefits of performance management and how leaders contribute to creating a motivational climate, and establish and communicate standards and expectations for elevated employee performance. This course is designed for front-line supervisors, team leaders, and prospective supervisors and team leads.

There's More: Available Training Topics

We provide customized training solutions in business, leadership, management, and process improvement, tailored to meet your organization's specific needs. From team development to operational excellence, our expert instructors deliver programs on nearly any topic to meet your company's needs and drive success. Contact Penn College Workforce Development at workforce@pct.edu to learn more.

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  • Effective Leadership Styles
  • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
  • Coaching and Mentoring for Success
  • Conflict Resolution and Management
  • Change Management Strategies
  • Building and Leading High-Performance Teams
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Time Management and Prioritization
  • Delegation and Accountability

  • Financial Literacy for Non-Financial Managers
  • Business Strategy Development
  • Project Management Essentials
  • Negotiation and Persuasion Skills
  • Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Effective Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Process Mapping and Workflow Optimization
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
  • Employee Engagement and Retention Strategies
  • Stress Management and Workplace Well-Being
  • Ethical Leadership and Corporate Responsibility

In partnership with ed2go, Pennsylvania College of Technology offers affordable and convenient non-credit short courses online designed to help individuals or employees build personal and professional skills.

Career Skills

Personal Development 

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