To support the education community during this challenging time, the University of Arizona is offering a series of short, focused (and FREE!) webinars to help school psychologists, administrators and related professionals identify helpful resources.

Topics range from telepractice to supporting teachers and parents to resources for coping with anxiety and grief.

Join University of Arizona College of Education faculty member Marsha Spencer, PhD, NCSP, and her guests as we navigate an overwhelming world of resources.

• We will start with a brief overview of resources from NASP, supplemented with materials from APA, and possibly other relevant resources.
• Then webinar participants can pose questions and share their own advice. Webinar participation is via written comments, which will only be seen by the webinar hosts, not other participants. We hope this will help everyone feel comfortable participating in the discussion.

Webinar Schedule

Each webinar will run from 10-10:30 a.m. MST, and registered participants will receive a link to the recording after the webinar ends.

• General Overview of NASP Telepractice Resources/AZ Parameters (4/21) View Recording and Download Resources
• Teleassessment (4/23) View Recording and Download Resources
• Supporting Parents (4/28) View Recording and Download Resources
• Supporting Teachers (4/30) View Recording and Download Resources
• Families in Crisis and Mandatory Reporting (5/5) View Recording and Download Resources
• Individuals in Crisis and Supporting Mental Health (5/7) View Recording and Download Resources
• Anxiety and Grief Resources (5/12) View Recording and Download Resources
• Planning for Fall (5/14) View Recording and Download Resources

To support our community during this challenging time, we will be sharing resources that we hope will be helpful for displaced workers and others who are looking at a career change.

Today we are highlighting some of our popular online programs that can help you gain the skills to start a new career.

Earn a Paralegal Certificate

In 2019, the median salary for paralegals was over $50,000, and projected job growth was expected to be much higher than other fields. Our online Paralegal Certificate equips you with the knowledge and skills to start a career as a Paralegal in just 14 weeks.

Get an Entry-Level Tech Credential

The COMPTIA A+ certification validates that you have the core tech skills for IT support roles, and it is a requirement for a sizable percentage of entry-level IT help desk jobs.

Our fully online, self-paced CompTIA A+ training not only equips you with the skills you need, it helps you get ready to pass your certification exams.

Earning a CompTIA Network+ certification is another good starting point for a career in IT. We offer two options to help you earn your Network+ certification:

• In-person Network+ training offered after July 1, with free access to online training right now.
• A fully online self-paced Network+ course. 

CompTIA certifications are "stackable," so you can earn additional credentials as your knowledge and experience increase.

Become a Full-Stack Web Developer

The University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education Coding Boot Camp gives you the knowledge and skills to build dynamic end-to-end web applications and become a full stack web developer.

The program is offered in a "live online" format, where you join scheduled online class sessions several days a week.

Turn Your Language Skills Into a New Career

The Spanish-English Translation Certificate Program is intended for bilingual speakers with no formal training in translation who wish to improve or expand their knowledge and skills in written translation. Students can choose from Medical Translation, Business Translation or Legal Translation courses (or all three).

Don't see what you're looking for? Browse the full catalog.

Note: it is unclear what the long-term impact of the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak will be on the job market. All statistics are based on past job market data, and projections have not been adjusted to reflect the impact of the outbreak.

Updated May 20, 2021

The safety of our program participants, instructors, staff and community is our highest priority. We are continuing to monitor this evolving situation, and we will provide updates here if Continuing & Professional Education (CaPE) operations are affected. 

Working Remotely

All CaPE staff are currently working remotely from home. Unfortunately, that means we will not be able to meet in person or accommodate walk-in inquiries.

Please use the contact form, email or phone (520-626-5091) to contact us.

Face Coverings On Campus

As of May 20, 2021: The University has updated its directive regarding the use of face coverings for employees, students and visitors to campus.

In-Person Classes

Continuing & Professional Education classes are currently online-only. We will schedule in-person classes when we are permitted to do so, based on University of Arizona policies for continuing and professional education programs. 

Certification Exams

Many certification exam providers offer online testing options, and many testing centers are open for in-person exams. Capacity at in-person testing centers may be limited to allow for social distancing. See our Certification Exam Updates page for test provider and certifying organization updates.

Additional Information

To stay up-to-date on University of Arizona status and policies, please see the main COVID-19 Information Page.

If you have any questions about your CaPE classes, please contact us.

A certification isn't required for most Human Resources jobs. And yet, over 1/3 of HR professionals have one. So why do so many HR professionals spend their time, effort and money on getting a certification?

What can HR certification do for you?

There are a lot of good reasons why an HR certification might be a good investment, including:

• Certified expertise: An HR certification shows employers that you have a particular set of knowledge and skills, validated by passing a comprehensive certification exam.
• Increased pay: Payscale salary research found that those with an HR certification earned 31.6% more than those without a certification.
• Career advancement: The same report found that having an HR certification also increased HR professionals' chances of being promoted.
• Relevance: To renew your certification, you will usually need to complete additional professional development or training within a certain period of time. This helps ensure that your knowledge and skills remain relevant and up-to-date.

Which certification is right for you?

The certification you choose will depend on your goals, as well as the industry and location you work in (or want to work in). Do your research to see which credentials are in demand in your area, as well as the specific knowledge, skills and experience employers want.

Your background and work experience should also factor in to your decision. For example, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) offers two credentials for experienced HR professionals. Each credential requires a different combination of education and work experience.

If you are interested in SHRM certification, review the SHRM eligibility criteria and decide which credential is right for you.Exams are offered only during certain time periods (SHRM calls them "exam windows"). So be sure to check the certification application and testing schedule, too.

Need help getting ready for the SHRM exam?

Our online SHRM certification exam prep class can help you get ready to take the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. The class is taught by a SHRM-SCP using the proven SHRM Learning System. And it's fully online, so you can learn at your convenience.

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Project management is highly in demand among Arizona employers, with over 52,000 job postings asking for project management skills in the past year alone. 

Just about every industry you can think of hires project managers, making project management skills highly transferable across the country (and even around the world).

Project management certification demonstrates that you have the skills and knowledge to manage projects from start to finish. This can give you an edge in the hiring process and increase your earning potential:

• In Arizona, 1 in 3 project manager job postings asked for project management certification in the past year.
• According to a Project Management Institute survey, certified project managers report earning significantly more than those that are not certified.

For experienced project managers, the Project Management Professional (PMP®) is the "gold standard" of project management certifications. See upcoming PMP Exam Prep classes.

The Project Management Professional (PMP) is a registered mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.

The office of Continuing & Professional Education offers a wide variety of programs designed specifically for busy working adults. And University of Arizona employees get a discount on many of them!

Classes and Workshops

• Food Safety Workshops
• Human Resources Certification Exam Prep
• Manager & Supervisor Training
• Microsoft Excel Workshops
• Project Management

Certificate Programs

• Environmental Science for Society
• Spanish-English Translation

(Discounts are also available for military and for University of Arizona students and faculty).

If you're ready to get a head start on your 2020 career goals, check out these classes starting in early 2020!

• Food Safety Training Program
• Paralegal Certificate Program
• Network Security Training Program
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Prep
• School Psychology Professional Development Workshops
• Environmental Science for Society Certificate Program
• Human Resources (SHRM) Certification Exam Prep
• Training for New Managers and Supervisors

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