Virginia Commonwealth University

Training

Organizational Competencies
(Professional Development Certificate Program)

The competencies that apply are listed within the applicable course descriptions, which can be viewed when registering for a training class.  To register, click On-line Registration.

Note:  Below is a sampling of course offerings available (subject to change) from HR's Office of Training and Development.

Change and Transition

Understanding the processes and events that occur when the organization evolves.

Topic areas can include:

Change Management
Managing People During Change
Stages of Transition
 




Creativity

Understanding how to look at situations from different perspectives.

Topic areas can include:

Collaboration
Innovative Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Developing a Creative Environment

 







Customer Service

Meeting and exceeding the needs of the organization's customers.

Topic areas can include:

Active Listening Skills
Telephone Skills
Stress Management
Service Recovery
Working with Difficult People
Developing a Customer Service Culture
Internal and External Customers

 









Diversity

Understanding the value of a workforce that reflects the variety and multiculturalism in today's society.

Topic areas can include:

Identifying and Dealing with Stereotypes
Cultural and Workplace Diversity
Understanding Cultural Forms
Creating a Comfortable Work Environment

 





Interpersonal

Understanding how staff manage themselves and how they interact with others.

Topic areas can include:

Goal Setting
Delegation
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Time Management
Project Management
 




Leadership

Understanding how to utilize specific skills to motivate a group to achieve organizational goals.

Topic areas can include:

Coaching
Strategic Planning
Motivation and Empowerment
Reward and Recognition

 



Organizational Knowledge

Understanding the mission, vision, culture and values of the organization.

Topic areas can include:

Vision
Mission and Goals
Strategic Planning
Organizational Process
Recognition Program

 



Quality

Using continuous quality improvement processes to stay competitive, productive, and focused.

Topic areas can include:

Critical Thinking
Benchmarking
Business Process Re-design
Measuring and Monitoring Customer Satisfaction

 

 








Team Building

Understanding the processes that help develop and maintain an effective staff.

Topic areas can include:

Team Dynamics
Facilitation
Consensus Building
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
 





Technical

Understanding the following:

Topic areas can include:

EEO/AA Policies and Procedures
Fiscal Reporting
Human Resource Management and Policies
Labor Management
Measurement/Assessment
OSHA (Safety) Regulations
PC Applications

 









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