This certificate program builds upon the knowledge and skills taught in DePaul's Grant Writing Certificate.

In this class, students will learn how to prepare for arbitration. Skills include direct examination, cross examination, and opening and closing statements. Students will also participate in a mock arbitration hearing. In addition, students will learn about the relationship between unions and the political world, and how to engage in it effectively.

Students will learn about the many aspects of collective bargaining including researching employers, costing out the contract, surveying members for contract priorities, preparing contract language and proposals, tools for effective negotiations, interest based bargaining benefits and hazards, recognizing surface bargaining, internal organizing, strike preparation and alternatives to strike, and ratifying the contract. An overview of labor-management relations during and after negotiations will also be covered. In the final weeks, students will participate in a collective bargaining role-play.

Through an expansive overview, students will gain a greater understanding of the history of the United States labor movement. This includes learning about the history of U.S. labor markets, labor leaders, mass movements, the strengths and weaknesses, and mistakes and triumphs of unions and other labor focused organizations. Intertwined with this history, students will be introduced to economic trends and policies, from the federal deficit to the minimum wage law, to see how national and international economics affects workers.

Students will learn organizing skills and strategies for internal and external organizing, in both union and non-union workplaces. In addition, students will learn how to organize members around health and safety issues, including through their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

The Business Analyst program prepares you for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) exam. Understand the policies, operations, and structure of an organization and recommend solutions using the International Institute of Business Analysis’s (IIBA) Body of Knowledge.

The Crisis Communication course helps participants enhance the effectiveness of their written communications, in ways they can apply to crisis communications, issues monitoring, and other public relations activities.

The Designing Educational Offerings course will introduce you to major components involved in designing educational offerings for adult learners in various settings.

Finance and Accounting for Non-financial Professionals develops the basic tools and concepts of operational financial management. The course also provides an overview of accounting methods, standards, and terminology to enable you to read, interpret and evaluate financial statements.

Attend DePaul's online information session to learn what it takes to obtain your CFP® credentials. We will discuss the topics covered in the six-module Financial Planning Certificate Program as well as the requirements to sit for the CFP® exam.

Fundamentals of Financial Planning and Insurance Planning provides an overview of the financial planning and insurance industry. This course is the first of six required modules in the Financial Planning Certificate Program.

Investment Planning introduces basic investments concepts and focuses on client needs and assessments, particularly as they relate to risk tolerance and exposure.