WCU offering new certificate programs for business employees and managers

August 29, 2017


Western Carolina University is excited to be offering several new certificate programs this fall that will help businesses in the community train and develop their employees and managers.

The Event Planning Certificate Program will focus on the many different facets of being an event planner, from managing people and projects to increasing exposure and dollars for organizations. Attendees will meet on Fridays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Participants can earn a certificate by attending six of the designated workshops offered during the spring and fall. The cost per workshop is $119 or a ten percent discount is offered for all 6 workshops.

The Customer Service / Train-the-Trainer Certificate Program empowers managers and supervisors to effectively train staff at different times throughout the year by developing an in-house training program. Participants must complete all of the workshops in this program in order to receive their certificate. The program will be held at WCU at Biltmore Park on four Thursdays: October 9, 16, 23, and 30. The cost of this program is $429.

The Digital Marketing and Public Relations Certificate Program will focus on strategizing marketing plans, budgets, and social media in order to successfully develop a mission and purpose for an on-line brand. This program will be offered on Fridays: October 13, 20, and 27, as well as November 3, 10, and 17. The cost of this program for all 6 workshops is $640. Participants can earn a certificate by attending six of the designated workshops, or they can attend one or more workshops a-la-carte without completing the certificate. The cost per workshop is $119 or a ten percent discount is offered for all 6 workshops.

For more information visit learn.wcu.edu/certificates. You can also call 828-227-3070 or contact Jill Thompson at jcthompson@wcu.edu.