LSU Online - Professional Development Spring 2026 Catalog

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Finance for Non-Financial Managers This interactive, two-day course provides fundamental financial statement analysis. This course gives supervisors and mid-managers with no accounting background the ability to analyze data and prepare ratios to make better fiscal decisions. Our instructors will help demystify financial jargon and reduce projected risks through improved financial analysis. Knowledge is power, and understanding your financial position will help prepare managers to make more meaningful decisions based on data. You will interact with other participants from various business environments, discover different methods of operations, and learn how other organizations interact in today’s economy. $795 | ON CAMPUS | 0.3 CEUS | 3 CONTACT HOURS

Explore six of our most sought-after programs, chosen by learners for their impact and value.

Thinking & Acting Like a Manager This course provides strategies and tips for managing yourself, others, and “up.” It explores time and attention management, the key transitions into management roles, and the essential skills required at all management levels. Whether new to an organization, new to management, or a leader on your team, you can take the course concepts and begin implementing them in your workplace immediately. $250 | ONLINE | 0.3 CEUS | 3 CONTACT HOURS Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Offered in partnership with the Alliance Safety Council, this unique 40-hour program provides a comprehensive initiation into safety requirements and implementation. It equips employees who have safety and health responsibilities with the core competencies they must master to be successful in occupational safety and health. This course is offered both in person and virtually. Virtual participants will engage in real- time, live-online interaction with our expert COSS Instructors during set class times. $1,799 | ON CAMPUS, LIVE-ONLINE | 4.0 CEUS | 40 CONTACT HOURS Essentials of Project Management This course provides a foundational overview of the principles, processes, knowledge areas, tools, and techniques for effective project management. Designed for practical application, it guides participants through each project life cycle phase, mirroring the sequence they would follow in managing real projects. This course suits professionals across fields who aim to develop efficient planning strategies to meet today’s increasingly complex business demands. $795 | IN PERSON, ON CAMPUS, ONLINE | 1.2 CEUS | 12 CONTACT HOURS

Effective Business Communication and Writing Master the art of business communication, including technical writing, emails, reports, and presentations. Develop professionalism in sentence structure, conveying ideas effectively, and guiding your team toward success through clear and concise communication. $375 | ON CAMPUS | 0.6 CEUS | 6 CONTACT HOURS

Principles of DevOps Learners will dive into the world of DevOps through hands-on experiences that build foundational skills in key concepts, tools, and frameworks. This course introduces core principles, common technologies, and career pathways while developing practical, career-ready competencies to help learners confidently advance and grow in this dynamic field. $395 | ONLINE | 0.6 CEUS | 6 CONTACT HOURS

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