Division of Career Development

The Division of Career Development offers a wide range of comprehensive, non-credit courses in business and professional skills training. Whether it's a hands-on computer training course, online professional certificate programs, or an on-site training series designed specifically for your workgroup, the Division of Career Development has a practical, up-to-date program to meet your educational and career goals.

Certification and Licensing Workshops
Workshops for teachers, administrators, social workers and anyone else who needs to take seminars on child abuse, substance abuse and school violence to fulfill the requirements of Chapter 544 New York State Law (1988). »Details

Computer Training—On-Campus Professional Certificate Programs and Courses
SPD offers a wide range of non-credit computer training opportunities—from basic courses in software applications to intensive programs that lead to information technology certification. »Details.

Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness—Online Professional Certificate Programs and Courses
Six non-credit certificate programs for allied health professionals, trainers, business owners, and exercise enthusiasts who seek to continue their education and obtain professional credentials. »Details.

Career Training—Online Professional Certificate Programs and Courses
Online, open enrollment, self-paced programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations, including those in healthcare, hospitality, management and design. »Details.

Foundations of Accounting Methods
Six-session course that explores accounting principles, budget preparation and variance analysis. »Details.

Fundamentals of Marketing
This introductory course will cover the many dimensions of marketing principles. »Details.

Human Resource Management Programs
In partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), SPD offers courses to assist HR professionals obtain Professional Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) designations. » Details.

Legal Studies—Online and On-Campus Professional Certificate Programs and Courses
Intensive, nationally acclaimed certificate programs that prepare students for various paralegal careers. Programs are offered in a variety of formats—online and face-to-face. »Details.

Kaplan Exam Preparation
Prepare for the SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, and the DAT right here at Stony Brook University or in the comfort of your own home through Kaplan's distance learning programs. »Details.

Maximizing Your 401k – Retiring in a Down Economy
This seminar will cover a range of topics, including Social Security, Roth IRA's and the top ten most common mistakes that people make with their retirement plans. »Details.

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