College of Continuing and Professional Studies

Certificate Programs

Public Safety - Public Safety Leadership Institute (PSLI)

The Public Safety Leadership Institute (PSLI) is a certificate program designed to examine current leadership models and practices, and to create an awareness of the knowledge, skills and attributes of a successful leader in the public safety environment. The PSLI is specifically designed for public safety leaders, as well as individuals who desire to advance to leadership positions in municipal, county, state, and federal agencies representing law enforcement, fire departments, emergency management, emergency medical services, emergency communications, corrections, juvenile justice, parole, probation, court systems including investigative units, and enforcement/security units within state and federal agencies.

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Substance Abuse (Addictions Counseling)

Providing addiction counseling does not require a master's degree. The College of Continuing and Professional Studies is establishing a Substance Abuse Addiction Counselor Certificate program that will help you pass the addiction counselor exam. The modules are training for the CAC I CAC II credentials and do not require a masters degree.In addition, we have a Substance Abuse Counseling track in the Master's program and it leads to MAC and CAC I CAC II.

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Executive Leadership

This module identifies the type of leadership that is required to create and maintain high levels of performance in organizations. Participants will examine these concepts from an individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational point of view. Participants will have a better understanding of their own leadership style, and will be encouraged to develop a personal leadership development plan. This program is only offered/delivered to organizations.

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Leadership for the Medical Practice

The Leadership Certificate consists of 10 training modules delivered in an online format and three face-to-face meetings onsite at Piedmont Hospital. Each module includes asynchronous assignments and discussions as well as synchronous (live) class sessions. The module format includes foundational and advanced training. This program is only offered/delivered to organizations.