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AI for HR Professionals   More Info

AI for HR Professionals

Start Date: Available Year-Round
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online Self-Paced

In Artificial Intelligence for HR Professionals, participants will learn about different kinds of artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI.

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Certificate in Business Communications  More Info

Certificate in Business Communications

Start Date: Available Year-Round
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online Self-Paced

This certificate offers instruction on crafting many of the most common business communication formats.

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Financial Math Basics  More Info

Financial Math Basics

Start Date: Available Year-Round
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online Self-Paced

Mathematics is a foundational pillar of business and finance. It is necessary to understand how to apply math in different financial situations to have business success.

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How Can I Help You? Customer Service Best Practices  More Info

How Can I Help You? Customer Service Best Practices

Start Date: Available Year-Round
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online Self-Paced

This course explores best practices in providing customer service. This course can serve as an introduction if this is your first customer service job. But even if you are a seasoned professional, the scenarios and activities will give you a chance to ask yourself how you might better handle balancing the needs of your customers with the needs of your organization.

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Grant Development Program  More Info

Grant Development Program

Start Date: June 2, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online (Instructor led via Zoom)

This program is designed to provide you with the resources, expert guidance, and mentoring needed to write a competitive grant proposal.

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Real Estate Certificate Program  More Info

Real Estate Certificate Program

Start Date: June 2, 2025
Location: Edinburg
Program Modality: In-Person

This program is designed for individuals interested in earning a Texas Real Estate License which requires you to complete six qualifying education courses of study.

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Human Resource Management Program  More Info

Human Resource Management Program

Start Date: June 9, 2025
Location: Edinburg
Program Modality: In-Person

In this program, you will gain practical skills needed to manage critical HR functions on a daily basis and avoid legal pitfalls.

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Advanced Legal Research and Writing  More Info

Advanced Legal Research and Writing

Start Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online

This course is designed to thoroughly examine advanced and specialized approaches to utilizing legal resources available in law libraries and online.

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Advanced Paralegal Program  More Info

Advanced Paralegal Program

Start Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online

Our advanced paralegal topics provide training in a wide variety of specialty law topics to help you stand out in a competitive field, increase your earning potential, and grow your career.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution  More Info

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Start Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online

Participants will learn negotiation skills and how to select the most cost-effective and least intrusive ADR method to achieve the most positive result for both parties.

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eDiscovery for Paralegals  More Info

eDiscovery for Paralegals

Start Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online

eDiscovery is a critical part of the litigation process, and the demand for expertise in this area is growing. With a paralegal certificate or a year of legal experience, you're ready to dive deeper into advanced eDiscovery techniques to conduct discovery activities effectively and efficiently.

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Employment Law  More Info

Employment Law

Start Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online

Employment law is a branch of contract law that focuses on the relationships between employers and employees. This course will cover key statutes, including the National Labor Relations Act, the Railway Labor Act, and various statutes related to public employees.

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Legal Investigation  More Info

Legal Investigation

Start Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online

The Legal Investigation Certificate Course is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a new career in legal investigation.

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Legal Nurse  More Info

Legal Nurse

Start Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online

This course builds on your medical education and clinical experience, providing the fundamental skills needed to advise on medical-related issues and appear in court as an expert witness.

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Legal Secretary  More Info

Legal Secretary

Start Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online

Our intensive Legal Secretary Certificate Course is designed for both beginners and experienced legal assistants who want to enhance their skills and work more efficiently in a law office.

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Medical Professional Legal Consultant  More Info

Medical Professional Legal Consultant

Start Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online

Build on your medical education and clinical experience with advanced skills to advise law firms, insurance companies, and governmental agencies regarding medical-related issues and to appear in court as expert witnesses.

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Personal Injury for Paralegals  More Info

Personal Injury for Paralegals

Start Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online

This course provides specialized training in personal injury law, preparing you to play a key role in cases from intake to trial preparation and settlement. You will learn essential legal terms, causes of action, and remedies for personal injury accidents.

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Victim Advocacy  More Info

Victim Advocacy

Start Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online

This intensive online program is designed to train and qualify students to provide assistance to crime victims. The course provides an overview of criminal procedure and discusses the devastating effects crime can have on its victims.

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Paralegal Program  More Info

Paralegal Program

Start Date: July 8, 2025
Location: Online
Program Modality: Online (Instructor Led via Zoom)

Train to interview witnesses, research the law, create legal documents, and prepare cases for courtroom litigation.

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