MICROCREDENTIAL series to meet your team's professional development needs
coming spring 2022!
The University at Albany (UAlbany) Office of Professional, Adult & Continuing Education (PACK) has partnered with the Institute of Nonprofit Leadership and Community Development to offer microcredentials to meet the needs of adult learners at any experience level. These non-credit bearing microcredentials are short, focused, competency-based programs that allow the learner to demonstrate skills, know-how, and experience. The first set of UAlbany PACK Microcredentials will include offerings for the nonprofit sector and small businesses, including fundraising, marketing, human resources, diversity, equity, inclusion, and technology.
Taking a Person First Approach in Organizational Operations Microcredential
Nonprofits and small businesses combined employ an estimated 67.5% of the workforce. People are drawn to these organizations for their connections and impact within the community; they can see the difference they are creating. While many people seek impactful employment, it is up to leaders to create an environment where individuals feel engaged, are invested in their work, and see future opportunities. By investing in people, organizations can increase their future success. Individuals are often considered an intangible asset that doesn’t typically appear on an organization’s balance sheet, but staff and volunteers significantly impact an organization's brand, community impact, and financial success.
In this series, participants will explore various topics related to creating a person-first approach in your organization. You will gain understanding, recognize where there is opportunity for growth, and identify tools and resources, all while empowering you to move your organization forward.
Fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Sense of Belonging (DEIS) for Professionals
The ongoing demographic shift in the global workforce has demanded an intentionality from leaders and managers in order to ensure organizational viability moving forward. It is essential that leaders have a deep understanding of diversity and equity, are culturally responsive, and are able to foster a sense of belonging for all their stakeholders. With this knowledge and understanding one can implement practices that increase innovation, productivity, and success through the creation of diverse high-functioning teams. The Fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Sense of Belonging for Leaders micro-credential is designed to provide learners with the concepts and practices that are foundational to being culturally and equity responsive and in three sessions, the participant will have the opportunity learn foundational aspects that influence effective diversity, equity, inclusion and sense of belonging.
Nonprofits and small businesses combined employ an estimated 67.5% of the workforce. People are drawn to these organizations for their connections and impact within the community; they can see the difference they are creating. While many people seek impactful employment, it is up to leaders to create an environment where individuals feel engaged, are invested in their work, and see future opportunities. By investing in people, organizations can increase their future success. Individuals are often considered an intangible asset that doesn’t typically appear on an organization’s balance sheet, but staff and volunteers significantly impact an organization's brand, community impact, and financial success.
In this series, participants will explore various topics related to creating a person-first approach in your organization. You will gain understanding, recognize where there is opportunity for growth, and identify tools and resources, all while empowering you to move your organization forward.
Fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Sense of Belonging (DEIS) for Professionals
The ongoing demographic shift in the global workforce has demanded an intentionality from leaders and managers in order to ensure organizational viability moving forward. It is essential that leaders have a deep understanding of diversity and equity, are culturally responsive, and are able to foster a sense of belonging for all their stakeholders. With this knowledge and understanding one can implement practices that increase innovation, productivity, and success through the creation of diverse high-functioning teams. The Fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Sense of Belonging for Leaders micro-credential is designed to provide learners with the concepts and practices that are foundational to being culturally and equity responsive and in three sessions, the participant will have the opportunity learn foundational aspects that influence effective diversity, equity, inclusion and sense of belonging.
