Business * Design * Technology * Career

Training for Today!

Welcome to the SBCC School of Extended Learning Career Skill Institute resource center! Explore answers to our most frequently asked questions about noncredit certificates and digital badges. Click on any question for more information.

  •  Explore all our courses and certificates by clicking the ‘Certificate Catalogue’ icon. Ready to get started? Click ‘Apply and Register’ button to enroll today!

    Classes launch throughout the semester, from one-day workshops to semester-long options, making it easy to build skills quickly. Many courses are offered in a HyFlex format, allowing learners to participate in person or via Zoom for maximum convenience.

    Each course is designed to build in-demand workplace skills, accelerate career growth, and elevate job seekers’ competitive edge.

     

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  • Most courses are offered in a “flipped” classroom. Students watch video instruction from LinkedIn Learning for homework and come to class to apply the skills learned. Class time is spent tackling real world problems and creating solutions. The result is a learned skill, with a portfolio piece to prove it.

    LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning company that helps anyone learn business, technology and design skills to attain their personal and professional goals. The Career Skills Institute enhances the LinkedIn Learning experience by bringing students and industry together in the classroom to address real world challenges.

     

  • Whether you're entering the workforce, pivoting careers, or advancing in your current role, CSI helps you stay competitive. Our courses build job-ready skills that align with today’s labor market and prepare you for new opportunities.

  • Earn digital badges that showcase your verified skills on LinkedIn, social media, or your résumé — each one also comes with a paper certificate. With 200 short courses leading to 80 badge certificates across Business, Design, Technology, and Career Education, CSI helps you stand out and advance your career.

  • These classes are FREE, come with a complimentary LinkedIn Learning subscription, and are taught by industry experts to help you advance your career.

  • You! Whether you’re just starting out, hold a degree, or have years of experience, staying current with technology and building your professional skills is essential. Our classes are free, and many can be taken in person or via Zoom, making it easy and convenient to grow your expertise and advance your career.

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