Certificate in Workforce Development

(Available at our University Center)

Our Certificate in Workforce Development is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in workforce development or for those working as:

• College administrators and faculty with responsibility for workforce/economic development activities


• Educators and trainers in universities and colleges


• Secondary school educators and career counselors


• Human resources professionals


• Workforce, community, and economic development practitioners


• Private sector trainers


• Proprietary school personnel.

The nine-credit professional graduate program prepares workforce development professionals by:

• Exploring the necessary competencies and providing opportunities to hone those abilities.


• Assessing strengths and weaknesses, and developing an action plan for skill enhancement where necessary.


• Providing a framework to apply the competencies in current work settings and job responsibilities.

Courses combine live classroom and web-based instruction, self-directed learning, and a practicum experience in the workplace. A bachelor's degree is required to enroll in the program. Students must successfully complete the three sequential courses to earn the certificate.

Prerequisite Courses

NCED 101

Intro to Workforce Development Professional Competencies Part 1

and NCED 102

Intro to Workforce Development Professional Competencies Part II

or NCED 103

Intro to Workforce Development Professional Competencies

Required Courses (3)

PSWD 5890

Workforce Development Professional Competencies

PSWD 5900

Professional Assessment and Development

PSWD 5910

Practicum: Workforce Development

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Program Contact
University Center
Barbara Kessler
Email: bkessler@virginia.edu
Telephone: 434-243-5337 / 1-800-346-3882

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