SPARK Certificate for Professional Success
ignite Your Future
Design, innovate and thrive with the SPARK Certificate!
In today’s rapidly changing job market, your ability to learn new things, adapt to different situations and think creatively are essential skills for your success. The SPARK (Self-Powered Adaptive and Resilient Knowledge) Certificate for Professional Success is designed to provide you with these critical competencies, preparing you for the challenges of the modern workforce.
Easy Access
This certificate is easy to add to your academic portfolio. The courses are offered each semester in multiple modalities, and there are no prerequisites.
4 Courses
Your time is precious. We won't waste it! In 12 credits, you'll earn a certificate and fill a graduation requirement.
Career Readiness
The SPARK Certificate will be included on your transcripts and can set you apart on your resume.
Fuel Your Success
If you seek to be adaptable, self-driven and innovative, join us!
We'll teach you how to be a self-directed learner and give you the tools to continually acquire new knowledge and skills on your own. This adaptability is crucial as industries evolve and new opportunities arise. Additionally, the program emphasizes professionalism, helping you master the communication, networking and ethical decision-making skills needed to navigate complex workplace environments confidently.
What You'll Learn in SPARK
Through a carefully curated set of courses—Design Thinking for the Intentional Life, Applied Learning, Professional Pathways, and Cultivating Creativity—you'll learn how to design your future, navigate the professional world with confidence, develop your creative potential and master the art of lifelong learning.
Develop a Personalized Life Design
You'll learn to create a flexible, values-driven plan for your personal and professional future.
Master Professional Competencies
You'll acquire the skills necessary for effective communication, ethical decision-making and professional networking, positioning yourself as a career-ready individual.
Cultivate Creativity and Innovation
You'll explore and apply creative problem-solving techniques, learning how to generate and implement innovative ideas in various contexts.
Achieve Learning Mastery
You'll develop the ability to independently acquire new knowledge and skills, fostering a lifelong learning mindset that will empower you to adapt and grow throughout your career.
Build a Career-Ready Identity
You'll emerge from the program with a clear sense of your professional identity and equipped with the tools to confidently navigate the complexities of the modern workforce.
Your Interest SPARKED?
If you have any questions or want to learn more, get in touch with us—we’re here to help!