LSU Online - Professional Development Spring 2026 Catalog

ONLINE CERTIFICATES

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BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT CONTINUED

DATA ANALYTICS

Business Analytics Certificate This certificate is a hands-on learning experience designed by industry practitioners to help professionals accelerate their careers with a foundation in data and analytics. Taught by industry experts, this program covers the key areas required to utilize data effectively to help an organization optimize its business processes by making better, more informed decisions. You will receive hands-on technology experience and finish the program prepared to take the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Exam. *LSU Online partners with Ziplines Education to deliver this program. $2,950 | ONLINE | 10 CEUS | 100 CONTACT HOURS

Small Business Management Certificate Owning or managing a small business has many benefits. Small business owners can control their schedules, focus on work that they find fulfilling, and find opportunities to impact their communities positively. However, small business management brings some unique challenges in addition to benefits like these. Owners of small businesses often play many roles and must have a vast body of knowledge. In a single day, a small business owner may do various tasks, like approve a project plan budget, train a new employee, and develop a marketing campaign. This certificate will give students a fundamental understanding of the most critical areas in small business management. *LSU Online partners with MindEdge to deliver this program. EIGHT CORE COURSES: • Accounting Fundamentals for Small Businesses • Law for Small Business

DESIGN

Learning Experience Design Certificate This program focuses on instructional design theories, frameworks, tools, and practical applications to develop effective and high-quality learning experiences on digital platforms. This program is for new and experienced instructional designers, faculty, multimedia specialists, and those who support online course design and development in their organizations. FIVE CORE COURSES:

• Project Management for Small Businesses • Introduction to Small Business Management • HR Fundamentals for Small Businesses • Small Business Marketing • Leading and Managing Small Businesses

• Foundations of Learning Experience Design • Tools for Learning Design and Development • Designing and Teaching Accessible Courses • Translating Theory into Practice • Learning Resources and Technology $1,730 | ONLINE | 6.0 CEUS | 60 CONTACT HOURS

• Budgeting and Financial Analysis for Small Business $529 | ONLINE | 3.0 CEUS | 30 CONTACT HOURS

Learn more and register today by visiting www.ce.lsu.edu/pd

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