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Professional & Lifelong Learning

American University provides career development courses for individuals, teams, and organizations who seek to lead with purpose.

Realize Your Purpose

Now more than ever, the world needs professionals who lead with purpose. With American University's professional training, you’ll learn skills that have impact, and that impact can make all the difference.

Key Benefits

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Industry-Leading Minds

Our industry-leading instructors will teach you concepts and immerse you in building in-demand skills from Day 1 of your training.

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Professional Partnerships

We partner with key-industry organizations to provide you with the most in-demand skills and knowledge.

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Career-Advancing Network

Access to a diverse network of alumni and industry-driven faculty who play a key role in your next career move.

Leadership and Skill Building Programs

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Executive Coaching

Become a professional Executive Coach through our ICF-certified program. Be the catalyst for change in individuals, teams, and organizations.

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Cybersecurity Professional

Go from zero IT experience to a job-ready professional in less than 1 year. We provide job placement assistance.

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Strategic Foresight

Join our executive program and become a leader in strategic foresight. Gain the skills to navigate tech advancements and global complexities.

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Solutions for Your Organization

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Custom Programs

Empower your employees with the knowledge to upgrade their skills, revitalize their careers, or become trailblazers in specific industries.

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Career Training

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Mastering Project Management with PMP®

Explore and master the key fundamentals of Project Management.

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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Online Course

Leading credential for professionals on process improvement, efficiency, and excellence.

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Bookkeeping and QuickBooks Online Training

Learn the basic bookkeeping and accounting principles through QuickBooks.

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Graphic Design and Photoshop Online Training

Develop design skills with Photoshop workspace tools.

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training Online Course

Demonstrate your expertise in minimizing waste and providing premium quality products and services.

Professional Learning Courses

Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management

Advance your HR skills by preparing for the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification exam in 12 online sessions.

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Qualitative Methods

Qualitative Methods

This course introduces students to qualitative inquiry, methods, and data collection techniques.

Engaging Diverse Generations in the Workplace

Engaging Diverse Generations in the Workplace

This course covers generational drivers and team engagement.

Qualitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

This course provides an introduction to qualitative data analysis, guiding you through various analysis methods and techniques. 

Understanding Basic Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Understanding Basic Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Learn to understand and communicate fundamental financial concepts.

R for Social Science

R for Social Science

Explore how the R programming language can be a powerful tool for social science research.

Remote Work Cultures that Work

Remote Cultures that Work

Learn the tools, techniques, and activities that support an engaged and productive culture/team and that support remote work environments. 

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Sports Leadership

Gain valuable insight into the skills required to be a successful sport leader