Professional Development and Online Training

In an effort to support our communities, business and industry, and individuals in this time of need, we’re offering FREE access to several self-paced online, basic soft-skills courses that encompass a variety of topics useful in any work environment. 

Whether you’re looking for a job or simply want to improve your skills to remain a valuable part of your current work team, TCSG colleges have a wide variety of professional development and training options available for you. The training we provide is robust and valuable, with most offerings leading to a meaningful credential.

Our college offerings include:

  • self-paced online
  • instructor-led online
  • face-to-face instructor-led courses

To learn more about your local technical college’s customized training and professional development opportunities, visit: Opportunities

Questions about how we can support you in your training goals or needs?  Contact us 

To learn more about the FREE courses, visit https://www.tcsg.edu/about-tcsg/econdev/online-distance-learning/. To see a description of the courses, click the title of the course.

If you were previously registered on this site you may still login and complete your courses on this site.

 

 
Ten Soft Skills You Need

Ten Soft Skills You Need

Being successful in the workplace involves so much more than just being able to carry out specific job duties. Gain insights on improving communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and other skills, so that you can be effective on the job.
Attention Management

Attention Management

Learn how to identify priorities and strategies for developing and maintaining focus on the things you need to get done and want to achieve for success.
Business Etiquette

Business Etiquette

Navigating work and professional activities with confidence – knowing what’s appropriate in what type of setting – is crucial for your career. Learn the basics of business etiquette and apply them throughout your life.
Customer Service

Customer Service

Having the skills to offer good customer service – even in difficult circumstances – can set you apart from your colleagues and make you a valuable member of your work team. Get the basics of effective customer service, whether it’s face-to-face or on the phone.
Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence describes the ability to understand one's own feelings, and that of groups, and how these emotions can influence motivation and behavior. When you understand yourself – and your coworkers and customers – you can be an invaluable part of any work team.
Goal Setting and Getting Things Done

Goal Setting and Getting Things Done

Understanding the qualities of a good goal, and having strategies to help you stay motivated and moving forward toward those goals, can be the key to great success – in life and on the job.
Job Search Skills

Job Search Skills

Searching for a job can be intimidating. Finding leads.  Networking.  Developing a strong resume and cover letter.  Even staying focused on the hunt can be difficult.  Get some strategies to help you in your search for your next great job..
Telework and Telecommuting

Telework and Telecommuting

Teleworking requires a unique set of skills and it can be awkward to transition from a workplace with other employees to a home office.  Learn strategies for managing your time, your space - and yourself – so your employer can be confident that you can be productive – even from home.
Time Management

Time Management

Personal time management skills are essential for professional success in any workplace – and they can also make your work life much more manageable.   Learn strategies to help you prioritize, and attack tasks, staying productive, while avoiding becoming overwhelmed.
Workplace Diversity

Workplace Diversity

Chances are good, you work for, or with, someone who is not exactly like you.  Whatever the differences, being aware of, and sensitive to, those differences in the workplace, can be key to your success.