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NEXT COHORT STARTS ON JAN 23RD 2025
Learn How The NextGen Soft Skills Certification Program Will Help Elevate and Accelerate Your Professional Career!
The NextGen Soft Skills Certificate Program
About the program
- Our program is tailored for early-career hires up to department heads.
- Program duration: 10 weeks
- Multiple digital badges from Credly for each week's topic(s)
- Let us know if you want to register multiple people
Early Bird
(limited offer)
$1,197
One time payment
- Fully online (self-paced videos, exercises, discussions, and quizzes)
- Credly badges to add to your LinkedIn profile and resume
- MMASC membership for one year
- Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment and Workshop
- Guest speakers from city leaders during one-hour Zoom live sessions twice a month
- Be part of a community and have a chance to network with other municipal employees
Standard
Ticket
$1,397
One time payment
- Fully online (self-paced videos, exercises, discussions, and quizzes)
- Credly badges to add to your LinkedIn profile and resume
- MMASC membership for one year
- Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment and Workshop
- Guest speakers from city leaders during one-hour Zoom live sessions twice a month
- Be part of a community and have a chance to network with other municipal employees
Benefits of this program
Online Learning Platform
Fully online course with self-paced videos, exercises, discussions, and quizzes and MMASC membership for one year
LinkedIn Badges
Add Credly badges to enhance your LinkedIn profile and resume
Exclusive Guest Speakers
Guest speakers from city leaders during one-hour Zoom live sessions twice a month
A Community of Municipal Leaders
Be part of a community and have a chance to network with other municipal employees
This Program is Perfect For You If...
- You are an early-career professional
- You have entry-level team members
- You or your team needs a soft-skills refresher
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I'm a first-time supervisor; will this program benefit me?
Yes, it's specifically designed to support first-time supervisors in honing their soft skills.
What if I just need a refresher on soft skills?
Perfect! This program is ideal for anyone needing a soft skills refresher.
How long is the program?
The Soft Skills Certification Program spans around 10 weeks, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
What are the key focus areas in the curriculum?
The program covers self-leadership and working with others, encompassing areas like communication, teamwork, leadership, and more.
Are there tangible benefits upon completion?
Absolutely! Graduates receive a Professional Certificate, a LinkedIn digital badge, comprehensive handouts, and exclusive discounts from the Mulholland Consulting Group.
Can I enroll my team in the program?
Certainly! Just let us know how many team members you want to enroll, and he'll facilitate the process.
How do I pay for the program?
Payment is flexible; you can either receive an invoice from us or pay directly on the course site with a P-Card.