Northwest Missouri State University's Center for Professional Development is committed to providing comprehensive, quality programs that empower you to succeed both personally and professionally.
Whether you are looking to learn a new industry or advance in a current one we’ve built a dedicated, engaging staff to help you achieve your goals. Our industry-recognized courses are entirely online, giving you complete control of your learning journey.
Your future is waiting for you: get started today.
We have different educational offerings: professional development that includes fundamental courses, career training, or online boot camps. Contact our support staff if you need help deciding which classes to take. We’ll listen to your goals & help you develop a roadmap to accomplish them.
Gain new personal & professional skills through our fundamental courses.
Build a robust and relevant skill set for today’s workplace with these engaging and interactive classes. With two ways to learn, you can choose from instructor-led courses or self-paced options.
Prepare for career advancement with career training
These expert-developed courses target essential job skills and certifications sought by top employers. Open enrollments let you start any time. And with up to 18 months of access, you can learn when it’s convenient for you.
Train for IT careers in 6 months or less
Our IT boot camps will help you obtain the skills needed to apply for some of the highest-paying jobs in the tech sector. Gain the knowledge and experience employers are looking for in an accelerated, 100 percent online format.
Registration is easy! You don't need to go through Admissions or be a student of our University to register for any of the Center for Professional Development programs offered.
NBPTS offers graduate courses to assist teachers in completing the various components of the National Board Certification application.