Business Professional Certificate (BPC)

Details of the BPC Program

  • COB students develop professional skills by attending a series of professional development workshops conducted by business leaders covering a wide variety of career related topics. Attend at least 6 workshops by graduation to receive a certificate of completion!
  • All grade levels can participate (now through graduation)

How to sign-up

Important Requirements to Note

  • Turn on cameras during the virtual BPC workshops.
  • Complete evaluations at the end of each workshop.
    • An evaluation link and password will be provided in the Zoom chat towards the end of each workshop.
    • An evaluation must be completed to receive credit for attending.

BPC Award: Certificate Only

  • Level 1: 6 Workshops Completed (Time Commitment: 6 Hours)
  • Level 2: 10 Workshops Completed (Time Commitment: 10 Hours)
  • Level 3: 14 Workshops Completed (Time Commitment: 14 Hours)
    • Qualifies for SCPD Award
College of Business Student Center for Professional Development Pathways to Success: Professional Development and Mentoring Handout

Please be aware that workshop topics are subject to change, as SCPD is constantly working to enhance the BPC program to best prepare students for the business world.

  • Ace the Behavioral Based Interview
  • Aligning Your Values for a Purposeful Life
  • Building an Effective Team
  • Effective Job Search Strategies
  • Elevator Pitch: Marketing Yourself to Anyone at Any Time
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Get LinkedIn
  • Get Your Resume Noticed
  • Internships
  • Introduction to Personal Brand
  • Keep Your Cool: Creative Ways to Avoid Burnout
  • Leadership in the Workplace
  • Networking and Social Media
  • Personal Financial Planning: Investing for Your Future
  • Real Talk; Grades Aren't Everything
  • SCPD Alumni Panel
  • SCPD Orientation
  • Social Norms in Business: Avoid Common Mistakes
  • You Got the Job, Now What?