Bryant University. The Character of Success
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LEARN NEW SKILLS, EARN A CERTIFICATE, OR PREPARE FOR CERTIFICATION
Online, On campus, or a Blended Approach

In today’s global economy where the most valuable skill you have is your knowledge, education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity. It is a prerequisite. If you are an organization that provides opportunities for professional development or an individual looking to advance in your current position, change careers, or prepare for re-employment, education is the best investment.

As the economy continues to recover, companies need employees who can think critically, successfully manage change, and apply new skills using more complex technologies. Simultaneously, organizations must continue to improve the way they do business, retain and manage their talent pool, and apply new best practice models in order to remain competitive and sustainable.

Change is constant. New knowledge can help us master the challenges of change and be more innovative in leading change. The need for a knowledgeable workforce – one that is better prepared to compete in this global economy – is in high demand. Learning new skills and applying new techniques can facilitate change that can result in the transformation of a business or process, and improve quality.

Our Supply Chain Management certificate satisfies the critical importance of how to design and implement supply chains to support global business strategies that are agile and adaptable to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, and cost reduction strategies – critical success factors for many businesses.

The Business of Quality. We have seen how the practice of quality can open the eyes of a business; how end-to-end business process management directly affects profitability or reputation. Implementing strategies can help organizations measure and manage processes that reduce cost, improve results, and ensure and validate compliance.

Our Transforming Healthcare program provides a roadmap for radical reengineering. Tools for continuous improvement coupled with methodologies are designed specifically for healthcare providers.

Our Clinical Research Management certificates provide a body of knowledge based on the national standards of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) which will enable Clinical Research Associates (CRA) and Clinical Data Managers (CDM) to effectively manage trials. Clinical Research Professionals are found in medical institutions or biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or research companies that conduct clinical trials.

This year we offer courses and certificates with formats that allow you to balance learning and life. Choose your areas of focus or interest and then decide how you want to learn: online, on campus, or through a blended approach.

The path to success is yours to choose.

Annette Cerilli, Director, Executive Development Center

   

Corporate clients – large and small – may select a standard training program or work with a consultant to customize an existing program. We can also work with you to create a new program tailored to the specific training and development needs of your department or organization. More...
To speak with the director of the Executive Development Center or one of the program consultants, call (401) 232-6200 or e-mail edc@bryant.edu.