- Courses/Professional Development Certificates are designed to provide professionals with core competencies needed to advance in the workplace; courses/professional development certificates include Management, Supervision and Leadership, Writing and Communication, Project Management, Human Resources, HR Certification and Test Preparation, Business Process Analysis, Income Tax - The College of Continuing Education partners with industry, associations, and organizations across the country to bring high-quality professional development opportunities to keep individuals up to date and to fulfill your continuing education requirements in a variety of professions. Includes topics related to engineering, government/public policy, health, agriculture, and the environment.