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From counseling to HR: How Bethany Miller found a new path

Bethany Miller went from helping people cope with life’s challenges to helping them acclimate to new jobs. The career pivot was a natural one – from counselor to HR professional, as many of the necessary skills overlapped.

October 28, 2024Human Resources

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Project Management—a Valuable Competency

When I’m out in the Tampa Bay area speaking to business leaders and companies, I’m frequently asked about why USF Corporate Training and Professional Education’s project management programs are a worthwhile investment.

October 22, 2024Director's Corner, Project Management

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Post Hurricane Helene/Milton Trauma Awareness, Resilience, Self-care..

Post traumatic Stress (PTS) has become a more common current-day conversation than when I became immersed into the subject four decades ago. I wanted to have a better understanding of the emotional upheaval I was feeling.

October 22, 2024Leadership and Management

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Mastering HR Essentials: Alyssa England’s Strategy for Career Growth as a Recruiter

Alyssa England’s drive for professional growth didn’t end after earning three degrees from USF. Now a recruiter at Kerkering Barberio, a local CPA firm in Sarasota, England recently decided to take her career to the next level by completing the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources class.

September 30, 2024Human Resources

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From receptionist to rising paralegal: Bessy Moreira’s career climb

Balancing motherhood and a career is no easy feat, but Bessy Moreira discovered a path that allowed her to thrive in both. As a single mother, she pursued USF’s Paralegal Certificate, which gave her the tools to propel her career forward.

September 24, 2024Paralegal

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Essential training: The value of Basic Economic Development Courses for emerging professionals

In the ever-evolving economic development landscape, having a solid foundation is essential for professionals striving to drive growth and innovation in their communities.

August 30, 2024Business

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Addressing changing consumer behavior in lifelong learning

As the demand for continuous learning surges in today’s fast-paced job market, the University of South Florida is leading the way with innovative educational solutions.

August 29, 2024Professional Development

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Emmi Lingel reveals the key to achieving SHRM Certified Professional success

Emmi Lingel, a rising leader in human resources, recently achieved one of the toughest milestones in the field: passing the SHRM Certified Professional exam, a key credential that distinguishes top HR professionals.

August 29, 2024Human Resources

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USF unveils Office of Microcredentials for lifelong learning and career advancement

As professionals strive to stay competitive in their fields, USF’s new Office of Microcredentials and Registration Services will meet the growing demand for non-credit education opportunities. Microcredentials are essential to ensure lifelong success, and a learning community with the proper support and resources is more valuable than ever.

July 31, 2024Business

Employee Spotlight: Truman Alfaro

From Hollywood to higher education: Truman Alfaro joins USF's Corporate Training and Professional Education team

Growing up in Fort Myers, FL, Truman Alfaro never anticipated that he would one day be working on hit movies like “High School Musical,” “Descendants,” and “Hocus Pocus” in Los Angeles. After spending 13 years in Hollywood as a producer and production manager, Alfaro has joined the Corporate Training and Professional Education team at USF.

July 31, 2024Business

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USF CTPE provides Microsoft Outlook with AI training at Professional Assistants to Educational Leaders Institute

While many people turn to USF for popular certification or training programs, more and more corporations are turning to the CTPE team to design custom workshops based on employee or member needs. The team recently delivered a special training on Microsoft Outlook with AI at the Professional Assistants to Educational Leaders (PAEL) Institute.

June 28, 2024Technology

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New Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance certificate program sees overwhelming response

Within weeks since its announcement, USF’s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education’s Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance certificate program received nearly 4,200 applications. With this enthusiastic response, it’s clear there is a high demand for cybersecurity training.

June 28, 2024InfoSec

About Corporate Training and Professional Education

USF Corporate Training and Professional Education empowers people to craft their future without limits through engaging professional growth learning and certification programs. Its programs focus on an array of topics – human resources, project management, paralegal, process improvement, leadership skills, technology, and much more.