The Nonprofit Certificate Program is specifically designed for those currently working in nonprofits and for those who want to enter the field. The program will prepare nonprofit professionals to meet the increasingly challenging demands of the nonprofit sector. Students will develop the skills needed to become a part of one of the fastest growing service sectors. Through this program, students will learn core knowledge necessary to be an effective leader, staff member, board member or volunteer. Skills to build programs, manage people and resources will be increased in order to maintain a healthy organization.
The Nonprofit Certificate Program is designed to be completed in about 12 months. Each individual course will award a certificate of completion. After completing the program, students will be awarded a nonprofit certificate by Troy University in Dothan.
Core courses consist of a total of seven classes totaling 46 hours. Students may begin the program with any course. A minimum total of 14 hours must be completed from other areas of Continuing Education making the overall Nonprofit Certificate Program a minimum total of 60 hours.
For a complete brochure contact the Continuing Education office at 334-983-0005. All classes meet in Adams Hall, second floor.
Strategic Training and Leadership
Wednesday, September 17
8:00am - 5:00pm; Instructor: Roger Harrell
Cost: $80; CEU: .8
Learn to help your organization do a better job of focusing its energy and ensuring that the members of the organization are working toward the same goals. Develop your ability to make fundamental decisions that will help you be clear about the organizations' objectives and resources and develop an approach to achieving set goals.
Board Development
Tuesday/Thursday, October 7 & 9
9:00am - 12 noon; Instructor: Ann Cotton
Cost: $60; CEU: 06
An effective and strong board of directors can provide a foundation for the mission of the organization and a framework of expectations for the day-to-day tasks of making the organization successful. The principal responsibility of a board is to take on the fulfillment of the organizations' mission and the legal accountability of operations. Learn what it takes to recruit and develop board members that fit into the purpose of your organization.
Human Resource Management
Tuesday, November 4
8:00am - 5:00pm; Instructor: Shalah Cozart
Cost: $80; CEU: .8
The most important capital of any organization is its human resources. Every nonprofit should have employee policies and performance evaluations. Learn aspects of human resource management such as recruiting, hiring, improving employee performance, discipline procedures and more.
