The CCSU Continuing Education Blog
The Top Reasons to Consider PMP Certification Training
Certified project management practitioners can lead their team confidently and professionally. The benefits of obtaining a project management practitioner (PMP) certification are many, but the process of getting certified isn't so simple. Here are some reasons to take...
How to Create a More Inclusive Work Environment
Inclusion means making sure all employees get treated equally and well. It can be a problem when people assume that other people are just like them and treat people poorly for being different. The workplace should be an inclusive environment where everyone is...
7 Emotional Intelligence Habits You Can Develop at Work
Emotional intelligence is a health state of mind that can reap benefits for you both in your personal and professional life. The basis of emotional intelligence is understanding and managing your own emotions, which in turn helps you understand and manage other...
5 Soft Skills that Will Enhance Your Career
Soft skills are valuable to many employers. Most people focus on learning a subject and related skills when they seek to develop their careers. While it's obviously important to have the skills needed to do your job, there are other skills -- known as soft skills --...
Keeping Your Mind Sharp May be Easier than You Think
Keeping your brain fit may help to prevent cognitive decline and dementia as you age. Some simple changes can contribute to healthier mental functioning, without expending a great deal of effort. Mental Fitness Can Be Fun Just getting some gentle exercise and being...
Five Ways to Communicate Like a Pro
Effective conversation is important in the workplace and personally. Effective verbal communication can help you both professionally and personally. Conversation is an art, but it can and should be learned to benefit both your career and your personal life. Say What...
7 Reasons Why Workplace Diversity Training is More Important Than Ever!
Diversity training for the workplace may at first seem confusing or unnecessary, but it can be the start of many positive things for a business. Here are some reasons why workplace diversity training is essential. 1. An inclusive workplace increases employee...
8 Tips for Building a Stronger Team
So much of today's business success depends upon team-building and collaboration. Building a strong team is not just important, it is essential for companies that want to be competitive and successful. Here are some tips to help your company or department build a...
Want to Get Ahead at Work? Start Here
If you have goals and plans for your life, chances are that they include getting ahead at work — getting a promotion, taking on more responsibilities, or advancing in some other way. While some aspects of getting ahead at work may be more difficult to control, there...
The Value of Lifelong Learning
Albert Einstein once said, "Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death", but it doesn't take a genius to understand that lifelong learning is one of the most enriching gifts you can give to yourself. Adult education classes provide the...