The Business Skills Cultivation Program is designed to provide APS employees with the practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their current roles and prepare for future career opportunities. This program, delivered in partnership with the University of West Georgia, focuses on building competencies in high-demand areas through targeted micro-credential and certificate offerings. Whether you're looking to enhance your technical skills, improve your leadership capabilities, or master business fundamentals, this program offers a wide variety of courses to meet your professional development needs. Take advantage of flexible learning options, with course intakes available in the Summer, Fall, and Spring. 

Course Offerings:

The Business Skills Cultivation Program includes a comprehensive selection of courses designed to build skills across key business functions:

• Administrative Assistant Suite
• Business Communications
• Cybersecurity
• Data Analytics
• Leadership & Management
• Digital Marketing
• HR Skills & Fundamentals
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Project Management
• Finance Essentials
• Grant Writing
• Computer Skills for the Office
• Employment Law
• Talent Management
• Graphic Design
• Soft Skills

Overview
The Business Fundamentals Certificate Program is designed to equip skilled non-instructional staff with the foundational business skills needed to enhance their day-to-day performance and contribute to the district’s operational excellence.

Designed as a one-day intensive program, this opportunity provides participants with focused training in key areas such as customer service, communication, business writing, budgeting, finance, and career planning. The program's core objective is to provide participants with practical, actionable knowledge that they can immediately apply in their roles, fostering professional growth and enabling their development.

Target Audience
This program is specifically designed for entry-level and skilled, non-instructional employees in departments such as Transportation, Nutrition, Facilities, Safety, and Security.

Business Fundamentals Program Kicks Off with Success on Professional Learning Day

Cohort 1 was a tremendous success, and we invite you to revisit the APS Today news story detailing its impact and outcomes: The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with participants walking away feeling empowered and better prepared to support our district’s operational success.