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Certificate and Professional Development Programs

 

Listed below are Certificate and Professional Development Programs that are beneficial to Businesses, Nonprofit Professionals, and those looking to Upskill.

Certificates

Full Grant Life-Cycle and writing CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Thursday March 20, 27, and April 3  (9 am - 5 pm each day) in Asheville, NC at Biltmore Park (WCU's Asheville Instructional Site)
Grant writing techniques and processes are in a transitional stage. Grant writers need to stay on top of the latest trends that include more online grant applications, requirements for better designed evaluations, and new social policies that determine grant opportunities.

Professional Development One-Day and Two-Day Sessions


April 4th from 9 am-4 pm in Asheville, NC at Biltmore Park (WCU's Asheville Instructional Site)
In this intensive course, participants will delve into the art and science of crisis communication, mastering essential strategies to navigate through turbulent waters with confidence and poise. Through a combination of theoretical insights, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to anticipate, prepare for, and effectively manage crises while safeguarding organizational reputation and stakeholder trust.  You'll also learn how to develop appropriate messaging, be an effective spokesperson, work with your media partners through timely interviews and press conferences and engage social media to help communicate during a crisis. Whether you're a seasoned communication professional or new to the field, this course will equip you with the tools and skills needed to thrive in high-pressure situations and emerge stronger from adversity.
Class Description and Learning Outcomes


Supports, Modifications, and/or Accommodations for Participants

All participants are welcome. For questions regarding access and accommodations, please contact Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵEducational Outreach at learn@wcu.edu or by phone at 828.227.7397.