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Professional Certifications Options Resource List

This document contains a list of professional certifications organized by category of expertise. Use this to explore options for your professional development and learning goals.

Let’s Talk: Professional Certifications

Training Webinars

Join Chrissy and special guest, Julie Perrine of All Things Admin, for an informative look at the complicated and fascinating world of professional certification. If you’ve considered obtaining a certification, but aren’t sure where to begin, this webinar is for you!

Business Case for Professional Development Template

Digital Downloads

Use this document to provide justification for a proposed training course, professional certification or other learning and development opportunity or activity.

Strategic Note-Taking Worksheet

Digital Downloads

Use this document to capture important notes and to-do items during professional development activities.

Get More From Your Learning! Strategies to Make Professional Development More Effective

Training Webinars

With so many learning opportunities, how do you choose which activities are right for you? More importantly, how do you actually implement the learning? This webinar will provide strategies and techniques to help you get focused and get more from your professional development.

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2021

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

Training options for administrative professionals

How to get started as a virtual assistant

How to manage multiple projects at once

How to handle a manager who deflects trouble and has his own agenda

How to cope with job search burnout

How older candidates can be competitive in a job search

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

How to build better communication systems while working from home

The most critical skills administrative professionals will need in 2021 and beyond

How to get control when your new job is lacking communication

How to be competitive when you’re overqualified for a job

Certification options for administrative professionals and project management

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

When/how to ask for a raise given the current climate

How to stay visible when working remotely

How to work with a micromanager

How to remember important info in job interviews

What is the value of CAP or PACE certification for the organization?

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

How to cite a partially-completed degree on your resume

How to talk about emotionally charged topics in a job interview

Should I tell my employer about my job hunt?

Should I advocate to keep tasks that a new EA is trying to take?

My job might be eliminated in 6 months…when should I start job searching?

Book recommendations for expanding strategic/creative thinking and managing organizational restructure

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How professional certifications benefit your career

Which certifications are best for administrative professionals

How long is TOO long with the same organization or in the same role?

How to know when it’s time to find a new job

How to deal with short-term job changes on a resume

And so much more!!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

What to do when you get a formal warning for performance improvement

How to display education on a resume when you don’t have a college degree

What professional certifications are best and why they matter

How to keep track of items you’re waiting on from others

When and how to follow up on job applications

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2018

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

ORGANIZATION! PLANNERS! TIME MANAGEMENT!

How to stop multi-tasking and learn to focus

What to do when a degree is required for career advancement (over years of experience)

How to deal with drama queens and braggarts at work

And much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2018

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

Can you still get ahead in your career without a college degree?

How to use a professional portfolio when you don’t have a lot of examples of your work

How to schedule a lot of last-minute meetings with a lot of different people

What to do when your company tells you your wage is capped

What to do when you’re job searching and missing an important qualification

And much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2017

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

When (and how) to address ethics concerns about co-workers

How to choose the best admin certification for experienced professionals

How to speak up and get involved in meetings more

And Much More!!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2017

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

Are administrative certifications recognized by companies?

What to do if you don’t like your job

How to contribute more meaningfully as an administrative professional

How to handle a layoff with early notification

How (and when) to ask for increased compensation when other team members have been laid off and you’re taking their responsibilities

And MUCH more!

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