ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE GUIDE
The Pathway to Growth Starts Here
Welcome to Florida State University (FSU) and the Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies (ITRS) Pathways to Professional Advancement. Our virtual professional development courses are designed to meet the needs of today’s workforce, offering engaging, research-based training for professionals across all disciplines Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or expand your knowledge, our programs empower you to create real-world impact on your schedule, from wherever you are.
Enhance your knowledge, skills, & career potential
Karen Oehme
ITRSDirector
Welcome to the Institute for Trauma & Resilience Studies at Florida State University! Our professional development courses are more than just training they’re your pathway to creating meaningful change Designed to fit into your busy life, these online programs deliver cutting-edge strategies and practical tools to help you lead with confidence, support diverse communities, and build resilience in any setting Join a network of professionals transforming their fields and discover the difference our courses can make for your career and the people you serve.
Unlock Your Potential with FSU
AtFSU,oneofthemostrespectedresearchandlearninginstitutionsinthecountry,we believeprofessionaldevelopmentshouldbetransformative.That’swhyourPathways to Professional Advancement courses are designed to deliver meaningful, researchbased training to help you thrive in your field. Through flexible, engaging, and practical learning experiences, we empower professionals like you to create lasting, positivechange.
Ourlearnersincludethousandsofprofessionalswhoare:
OurProfessional CertificationCourses
FSU Professional Certifications offer a rigorous 10-20 hour curriculum on essentialtopics,helpingparticipantsdeepentheirexpertise.Uponcompletion, participants receive a certificate and digital badge, which can be shared onlineanddisplayedonsocialmediatohighlighttheirachievements.
Twooutofeverythreepeoplehave experiencedtraumathatcanimpact themthroughouttheirlives.Build knowledgetounderstandtheimpact oftraumaexperiencedbythepeople youserveanddevelopimportant resilienceskills
Theadvancedcurriculumenables professionalstofurtherdevelopthe knowledgeandskillstheyneedto understandtheimpactofindividual andcommunitytrauma,along withapracticalguideto buildingresilience.
CollegeStudentWellbeing, Trauma,andResilience
Studentsarrivewitharangeof stressors,includingmentalhealth issues,historiesoftrauma,&everyday challengesthatcanimpacttheir wellbeingandcollegeexperience. Highereducationprofessionals willgainnewknowledgeand practicalskillstobetter supporttheirstudents.
TheFundamentalsof Neurodivergence
15-20%ofthepopulationis neurodivergent.Thistraining empowersprofessionalstocreate inclusiveenvironmentsandprovide trauma-informedsupportfor clientsofallages.
HumanTrafficking PreventionandIntervention
Increaseawarenessandenhance servicesforthoseimpactedby humantrafficking.Professionalswill developtheknowledgeandskillsto understandtraffickingdynamics, improveinterventions,and provideeffectivesupport tosurvivors.
$349
$299
$349
New in 2025
Professional Certification in Resilience Strategies for the Workplace
Thisnewcertificationteaches learnersaboutcrucialworkplace dynamicssuchaseffectiveworkin multidisciplinaryteams, collaboratingwithcolleagues acrossgenerations,andcoping withever-constantorganizational change Thecurriculumempowers participantstoimprove organizationalprocesses,fostering anenvironmentwhereallteam memberscanthrivetogether.
Create Your Customized Certification
Inthisflexible,uniquecourse,startwiththreemandatoryshort courses(2-3hourseach),thenchoosefromavarietyofelectivesto tailoryourlearningexperience
Ourelectivesarequick,1-3hourcoursesthatletyougainvaluable skillsandknowledgewithoutthetimeorfinancialcommitmentofa fullcertification.
Eachcourseisavailableforindividualpurchase,andafter completinganycourse,you'llearnadigitalbadgeandacertificate ofcompletionthroughtheCanvasCredentialspathway.
LEARNONTHEGO
Our Lightning Courses allow you to gain skills and knowledge without committingtothetimeorfinancialcommitmentofafullcertification.They onlytake1-3hourstocompleteandtheyprovidevaluableintroductionsto importanttopics.
If you ' ve never taken a course with us before, you may want to explore a lightningcoursetoexperiencewhatourcoursesoffer!
ChangeManagementfor ResilientProfessionals
Thistraininghelpsprofessionals understandaspecifickindofchange: organizationalchangepoweredby peopleworkingcollaboratively towardacommongoal
ResilientMultidisciplinary Teams
Professionalswilllearntheessential elementsofasuccessfulteamand crackthecodetomanagingother professionalsforacohesive,resilient team.
$75
NavigatingtheMultigenerationalWorkplace
Strengthenyourteamswithanew understandingofthevalueofamultigenerationalperspective.Professionals willgaincrucialstrategiesand knowledgetopromoteacooperative, resilient,andproductive workplace
$49
PracticalStrategiesfor EffectiveCommunication
Improveinteractionswithclients, customers,andcolleagues.The strategiesandtrauma-informed skillsgainedherewillstrengthen yourrelationshipsandcontribute tobuildingacultureof supportandmutualrespect.
$75 IntroductiontoResilience
Thiscoursedescribesthedifferent characteristicsofresilienceandthe interactingfactorsthatcontributeto aperson’sabilitytocopewith challenges.Professionalswillgain evidence-basedskillsfortargeted stressmanagement
IntroductiontoHuman TraffickingPrevention
Increaseawarenessandimprove servicesandinterventionsbytaking this2-hourintroductorycourse. Professionalswillgainintroductory knowledgeofhumantrafficking dynamics,includingan overviewoflegaland researchupdates.
Gainaworkingknowledgeof domesticviolencedynamicsand learnbestpracticesfortraumainformed,meaningfulclient interaction $75
$75
DomesticViolenceDynamics forProfessionals
What Professionals Are Saying
Trauma&Resilience,LevelOne
Thecoursewasawesome!Iamanonprofitadministratorandattorneyworking withwomen,girls,andnativeHawaiian femalesaffectedbytraumaand incarceration.Ienrolledmyentireteam andrecommendedthecourseto colleagues Thankyou,FSU
ToniBissen ExecutiveDirector,PuaFoundation
CollegeStudentWellbeing, Trauma,&Resilience
Thiscourseishelpfulforthinkingabout trauma,beforeandsincethepandemic andprovidesreal gainresilienceskil actionspractition theirownwellbein effectivewhilewor maybeindistress
PaulaWilmot
AssistantDeanof UniversityofConn
HumanTraffick &Intervention
Ireallyenjoyedthe informativeandw coursecoveredal Trafficking Ihave forthepast26yea acourseofferedli trulyassistmewit ...Theknowledge trulybeimpactful assist.
MelbaRobinson ProgramDirector,
FundamentalsofNeurodivergence
FundamentalsofNeurodiversity
Ireallyenjoyedthiscertificate!Iam neurodivergentmyself,anditisrareto findeducationalmaterialsthatstill offernewperspectivesandfurther depthbeyondmyownlived experiences.Iappreciatethevariability ofcontentinthistraining,andexpect thatfolkswillbeabletofindsomething meaningfulinthiscourseregardlessof theirpriorfamiliaritywith neurodiversity.
SophieCole UniversityofTennessee,Knoxville
