Training for Your Team,
Built Around Your Business
Grand Valley State University's Professional and Continuing Education works with employers and organizations to develop workforce skills through practical, non-credit learning opportunities. Areas of focus include leadership and management, artificial intelligence, business analytics, workplace safety, and continuing education.
Depending on organizational needs and available resources, options may include group enrollment in existing programs, private cohorts, and customized training. Our team works with employers to identify appropriate learning solutions, delivery formats, and implementation arrangements.
What We Can Teach Your Team
Explore areas where GVSU may support your organization's workforce development needs through existing programs or potential customized training arrangements.
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Area of Focus |
How We Help |
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Leadership & Management |
Leadership development opportunities for new supervisors, mid-level managers, and emerging leaders. Topics may include communication, team effectiveness, managing change, and developing leadership capabilities, drawing on available GVSU programs and expertise. |
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AI Skills for Non-Technical Staff |
Practical AI learning opportunities for professionals in areas such as marketing, sales, human resources, operations, and business analysis. Depending on the program, training may be developed or delivered with GVSU instructors, industry practitioners, or selected education partners. |
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Data & Analytics |
Professional development opportunities focused on business analytics, data interpretation, visualization, and data-informed decision-making, subject to program availability. |
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Workplace Safety (MIOSHA) |
Occupational safety and health training opportunities covering topics such as hazard recognition, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, and workplace safety requirements. Group or private training arrangements depend on applicable MIOSHA program requirements and availability. |
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Continuing Education for Licensed Staff |
Continuing education opportunities for eligible licensed professionals, including social workers and educators. Applicable CE hours, approval requirements, and completion documentation vary by program. |
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Something Else |
Have a workforce development need not listed here? Contact our team to explore whether GVSU can support your organization's training goals. Just ask. |
How Employer Training Works
Step 1 – Tell Us About Your Training Needs
Contact GVSU Professional and Continuing Education at [email protected] or (616) 331-7180 to discuss your organization's workforce development priorities.
Step 2 – Explore Training Options
Our team will work with you to identify suitable programs, learning objectives, participant groups, delivery formats, and potential scheduling options.
Step 3 – Confirm the Training Arrangement
Where an appropriate solution is available, we will discuss the proposed scope, delivery responsibilities, schedule, and pricing before confirming the engagement.
Step 4 – Deliver and Evaluate
Training is delivered according to the agreed arrangement. Applicable completion documentation or continuing education records are provided based on the requirements of the specific program.
Ways to Train Your Team
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How We Train |
Details |
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Group Enrollment |
Enroll multiple employees in an existing scheduled program, subject to availability and applicable registration arrangements. |
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Private Cohort |
Explore delivery of an existing program for a defined group of employees, subject to program and instructor availability. |
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Customized Training |
Work with GVSU to explore a training solution tailored to specific organizational needs, learning objectives, and available expertise. |
Why Organizations Choose GVSU
- Connected to university expertise. Programs may draw on GVSU faculty, experienced industry practitioners, and selected education partners, depending on the offering.
- Practical and workplace-focused. Learning opportunities emphasize relevant skills and applications that participants can bring into their professional roles.
- Flexible learning options. Depending on the program, delivery may include online, in-person, or blended formats.
- Professional learning documentation. Applicable certificates of completion, continuing education hours, or other credentials are identified for each program.
- Michigan-based university partnership. GVSU brings university resources and regional connections to professional learning and workforce development.
Paying for Training
Training costs depend on the program, number of participants, delivery format, and any customization required. Group enrollment arrangements generally follow the pricing and registration terms of the selected program, while private cohorts and customized training are priced according to the agreed scope.
Our team can discuss available payment and invoicing arrangements with your organization.
Tell us about the skills your employees need to develop, the approximate number of participants, and your preferred training format.
Our Professional and Continuing Education team will review your inquiry and contact you to discuss available options.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (616) 331-7180
Common Questions
We can explore on-site delivery in Michigan depending on topic, location, instructor availability, and schedule.
Yes. We can explore group enrollment, private cohorts and tailored training based on employer needs, expertise, scheduling and feasibility.
Participants receive a GVSU certificate of completion. Where a program carries approved CE or SCECH hours, those are documented too.
Pricing varies based on the program, number of participants, delivery format, and level of customization. Our team can discuss available options and provide pricing information for an agreed training arrangement.
Let’s Talk About Your Team
Whether you're looking to strengthen leadership capabilities, introduce AI skills, improve workplace safety, or support professional development, GVSU Professional and Continuing Education can help you explore available training opportunities.
Contact our team to discuss your organization's needs and possible next steps.