Career/Workforce Development

Professional Development

  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Training Course

    Dates: September 9th, 2025 though December 16th, 2025

    Back by popular demand!

    This course provides an overview of skills and knowledge required to function successfully as a pharmacy technician. Every topic cannot be covered during class time, therefore, some self-study will be required. The course may be used for individuals working in retail or hospital pharmacy to prepare for the PTCB exam or to improve their job skills.

    Pharmacy technicians work in community or hospital pharmacies, assisting pharmacists in handling medications and serving patients. Individuals passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board examination become nationally certified pharmacy technicians.

    This course meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 9 pm . There are no prerequisites for this program, however, you must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate/GED prior to taking the certification exam with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions that are drug related. Textbook is included with registration fees.

    Early Registration Fee is $500 until August 29th. Late Registration Fee is $600

    Participants will need a four-function calculator and notebook for class.

    Click here to register or for more information or call us at 800-222-3878
    The registration fee covers textbook and certificate of completion.
    The Pharmacy Technician Exam is a separate fee not covered in registration fee.

  • Legal Certification Courses
  • Computed Tomography Certification Program 
    Please Visit the Allied Health Website to review criteria for Registration. Link is provided HERE.

    Fall Computed Tomography class begins October 1st, 2025 and goes through January  14th, 2026

    Applicants must apply and be accepted by October 1st. 

    Application Deadline 
    All applicants are notified of acceptance after receipt of application
    *A non-refundable application fee of $75.00 that is to be called in to 800-222-3878*
    If you'd like to be added to the waiting list or want more information please email goicl@etsu.edu


    Click HERE to apply!
     *For more information about these courses, you may email goicl@etsu.edu  or calling (423) 439-8084. 

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification Program

    For more information on the MRI Certificate Program please visit Allied Health website

    Applicant Criteria

    Admission to the certificate program is limited to:

    ·    ARRT or NMTCB registered technologists

    ·    Individuals with a minimum cumulative college-level G.P.A. of 2.75

    ·    Associate or Bachelor Degree Programs accepted
     

    Application Procedures

    Applicants must submit the following items to the ETSU Office of Professional Development to be considered for admission to the program:

    ·    Program Application

    ·    $75 nonrefundable application fee

    ·    ARRT documentation

    ·    Official transcripts (college level or equivalent)

    ·    Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references

    Each applicant is evaluated on the basis of academic preparation and previous work experience.  

    Click here for the link to the Application.

    The Magnetic Resonance Imaging program has a registration fee of $4,000, which includes a $75 application fee. A payment plan may be established with the Office of Professional Development.

    Since this is a certificate program, there is no out-of-state tuition.  Additional expenses include textbooks, uniforms, immunizations, malpractice insurance and background check.

    Upon acceptance into the MRI or CT program, the student will receive a letter from the MRI/CT program coordinator that includes a list of required textbooks and forms that must be completed prior to the start of the program.

     

    The courses are online with Clinical placement in hospitals or clinics near you!


    If you'd like to be added to the waiting list or want more information please email goicl@etsu.edu 

  • ADOBE Certified Professional Course

    ETSU's Department of Media and Communication offers courses and testing that lead to the Adobe Certified Associate (ACP) professional credential in: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro and After Effects. Course participants will have access to online training materials for 4 weeks. All courses are 100% online and asynchronous. Participants will have access to 10+ hours of course content to review on their own time and at their own pace. At the conclusion of the course, particpants will sit for the certification exam(s) that are delivered in an online synchronous format. Course fees include all course material, coordinator fees, exam fees, practice tests and the option for one retake.

    Participants can enroll in one course/exam for $500 or two courses/exams for $850. Other providers typically charge $1250-2000 per course. All five courses in  Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects will run concurrently and there are two different options for exam dates, so particpants who enroll in two courses can sit for the exams on different days.

    Online (synchronous) ACP Certification Exams (2 options)- 
    Dates to come.

    Dates are subject to change depending on Certiport availability.

    Free for faculty/staff through Education Assistance Fund. Must be full-time employee for 6 months and employees cannot use both Education Assistance and Alumni discount. Assistance must be completed and approved prior to start of class.

    20% discount for seniors and Alumni.

     

  • Project Management Professional

    This comprehensive Project Management Certification course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to manage projects effectively from initiation to completion. Through a blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications, you'll gain a solid understanding of key project management principles, including project planning, risk management, resource allocation, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. The course covers popular frameworks like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, and prepares you for certification as PMP (Project Management Professional. Whether you're looking to advance your career or transition into project management, this course provides the tools and confidence to lead successful projects in any industry.

    Online course begins November 3rd 

    Candy Massey is a seasoned Project Management Professional (PMP) with over ten  years of experience leading IT and software development projects at East Tennessee State University. Holding a Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Leadership and a Bachelor of Applied Science with a minor in Computer Science, both from ETSU, she has a strong foundation in project management and technology.

    Cost is $2500

    Click HERE to Register

  • Hospitality and Tourism Management

    Hospitality and Tourism Management Certification 
    Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. 
    Session 1:  August 12-September 23, 2025
    Session 2: October 8 – November 11, 2025
    Hands On! Discovery Center 


    This certificate is an educational program of study for those interested in expanding skills and
    knowledge for personal and/or professional development in the tourism and hospitality industry. This includes working tourism and hospitality professionals who wish to hone their skills in management, public relations, current technology, and social trends, or graduate students wanting to augment their programs of study with an invaluable skill set. The certificate program prepares graduates for entry or advanced promotion into a wide range of management positions in culinary, food & beverage, lodging, attraction, and tourism related industries. The program is intended for those who desire skills needed
    in the workforce at large. Students will learn regional and international facets of the hospitality and tourism industry with topics ranging from marketing, finances, safety, strategic, and employee management in the local billion-dollar tourism industry. The program is designed with a strong emphasis on applied skills. Students will have access to industry leaders, as well as experienced faculty and staff.  Once the course begins, there is no refund. 


    Curriculum
    The certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management requires the completion of two six week sessions offered during the fall and spring semesters. Courses are offered on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hands On! Discovery Center. The certificate is divided into two sessions and taught by a variety qualified leaders and faculty within the industry where students will focus on the specifically listed skillsets. The certificate may be completed in one year, or extended across several semesters. 

     


    SESSION I August 12 – September 23, 2025
    Week 1: Certification Introduction, Professionalism, and Customer Service
    Week 2: Roles and Responsibilities for Hospitality Supervisors, Managers, and Leaders
    Week 3: Event Management
    Week 4: Media & Public Relations 
    Week 5: Meeting Management at Meadowview Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center
    Week 6: Travel Regulation at Tri-Cities Airport


    SESSION II October 14– November 11, 2025
    Week 7: Food and Beverage Management
    Week 8: Sustainability, Preservation, and Special Needs
    Week 9: Entrepreneurship
    Week 10: Tourism Marketing Tips & Tricks
    Week 11: Revenue Management & Group Sales at Carnegie Hotel
    Week 12: Strategic Management (Overall objectives and creating a competitive advantage)


    COST
    Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Member Entire Program: $800     
    Session I Only: $400  
    Session II Only: $400    


    Non Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Member Entire Program: $1,100 
    Session I Only: $800  
    Session II Only: $800   

    Register Here