Russell CE Fund - Grand Valley State University

Eric Dzierwa, studying advertising and public relations at Grand Valley State University, participating in LendGR, a technical assistance program that is offered by GVSU’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

The John and Margie Russell Continuing Education Fund

Michigan has an urgent and accelerating need to address a significant gap in our workforce. To progress in careers of the future, we must meet Michigan’s working people with opportunities to upskill, adapt, and lead in a time of change. Through GVSU Omni we see the opportunity to bridge the need for flexible upskilling across industries and the desire for immediately applicable skills. Through a generous donation by John and Margie Russell, we are able to provide an opportunity for qualified learners to take industry-focused professional development courses at a discounted rate.

The following certificates are available through a discounted rate:

Outsystems Developer Certification Course (Discounted Price: $3,901 - Original Price: $5,000)
Business Analytics (Discounted Price: $1,606 - Original Price: $2,450)
Digital Marketing (Discounted Price: $1,426 - Original Price: $2,250)
Digital Project Management (Discounted Price: $1,606 - Original Price: $2,450)

Get Started

Review the certificate offerings.
Apply Now.
If eligible, you will be contacted with potential start dates and be provided with a course registration link.

Should you have any questions, contact [email protected] or call (616) 331-7180.

Price reduction of $599 for the courses (see above for the final price of the course after all discounts and the fund is applied.)

Through asynchronous online instruction, these certificates would provide the flexibility adult learners need to engage when and where they are able. Each certificate would provide value as a specialized, stand-alone upskilling opportunity, or they can be stacked together for a more holistic approach.

Who Is It For?

18 years or older
Not currently enrolled in a degree program
Employer does not pay for reimbursement
Meet one of the following Employment categories:
1. Employed by a non-profit organization
2. Employed by a small business (500 or fewer employees)
3. Employed part-time
4. Unemployed
Preference will be given to previous GVSU students with no degree
Other Criteria
1. Recipients will be expected to complete a post-course survey and follow-up surveys at 90 and 180 days post course

Certificate Details

AI Powered App Development

Build and deploy Web Apps using OutSystems visual development.
Model entities and relationships, enforce data integrity, and implement business logic.
Integrate REST/SOAP services, transform data, and use connectors to external systems.
Apply security with roles, permissions, and authentication patterns.
Follow enterprise DevOps practices with environments, reviews, and auditable deployments.
Explain how AI and Low-Code increase delivery speed while preserving control and quality.
Plan next steps for certification and continued skill growth.

Start Date:
5/26/2026 - 8/15/2026

Learn More About AI Powered App Development