Business Professional Certificate (BPC)
Details of the BPC Program
- COB students develop professional skills by attending a series of professional development workshops conducted by business leaders covering a wide variety of career related topics. Attend at least 6 workshops by graduation to receive a certificate of completion!
- All grade levels can participate (now through graduation)
How to sign-up
- Join to access the BPC workshop calendar.
- Join to become a member (track program participation).
Important Requirements to Note
- Turn on cameras during the virtual BPC workshops.
- Complete evaluations at the end of each workshop.
- An evaluation link and password will be provided in the Zoom chat towards the end of each workshop.
- An evaluation must be completed to receive credit for attending.
BPC Award: Certificate Only
- Level 1: 6 Workshops Completed (Time Commitment: 6 Hours)
- Level 2: 10 Workshops Completed (Time Commitment: 10 Hours)
- Level 3: 14 Workshops Completed (Time Commitment: 14 Hours)
- Qualifies for SCPD Award
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Please be aware that workshop topics are subject to change, as SCPD is constantly working to enhance the BPC program to best prepare students for the business world.
- Ace the Behavioral Based Interview
- Aligning Your Values for a Purposeful Life
- Building an Effective Team
- Effective Job Search Strategies
- Elevator Pitch: Marketing Yourself to Anyone at Any Time
- Emotional Intelligence
- Get LinkedIn
- Get Your Resume Noticed
- Internships
- Introduction to Personal Brand
- Keep Your Cool: Creative Ways to Avoid Burnout
- Leadership in the Workplace
- Networking and Social Media
- Personal Financial Planning: Investing for Your Future
- Real Talk; Grades Aren't Everything
- SCPD Alumni Panel
- SCPD Orientation
- Social Norms in Business: Avoid Common Mistakes
- You Got the Job, Now What?