As a working individual, PACE provides the professional and continuing education needed to help you take the next step in your career, in whatever way works best for you.
Whether you’re looking to advance in your industry, switch career paths altogether, re-enter the workforce stronger than ever, or gain an extra set of skills to diversify your knowledge base, we’ve got the support you need. From courses designed to provide you with further training in your current field, to certificates and digital badges that help you reflect your skillsets and knowledge.
Looking for Fundamental Durable Skills?
AI Automations Certificate
Learn how to streamline your work with this 5-week course on AI-powered workflows. Get hands-on practice designing and building automations with tools like ChatGPT to simplify repetitive tasks, boost productivity, and save time. You’ll explore advanced AI concepts and workflow strategies with guidance from professionals shaping the future of automation.
AI Prompting Certificate
Understand how to leverage AI in your daily work tasks with this in-depth, 5-week course. Get hands-on practice writing and refining prompts in ChatGPT that will save you time, from writing emails and blog posts to analyzing data and crafting presentations. You’ll learn about the latest AI movement trends and methods from professionals shaping the industry today.
Art and Design
Art and Design
AutoCAD Certification Training
In the AutoCAD certification course, you will learn to create sets of construction documents. The skills learned are state-of-the-art professional workflows and also prepare you to pass the Autodesk AutoCAD User certification exam.
Basic CompTIA™ A+ Certification Prep
Basic CompTIA™ A+ Certification Prep
Business Analytics Certificate
Master business analytics tools and methodologies, like data modeling, SQL, Tableau, data extraction, and artificial intelligence (AI), in 10 weeks. Enjoy a supportive and highly flexible learning environment with a blend of on-demand coursework and live/online mentor-led group sessions. Finish the course prepared to take the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Exam.
CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA)
Clinical medical assistants are skilled multitaskers who help maximize the healthcare team's productivity.
Certified EKG Technician
Prepare for a career as an EKG technician. This asynchronous course will train you to work as an EKG tech and prepare you for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) nationally recognized Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Prepare for a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and learn what it takes to be successful in this industry through this interactive and immersive course.
Certified Professional Life Coach
This certification course teaches the critical skills needed to establish a successful business as a certified life coach.
Certified Supply Chain Professional + Freight Broker/Agent Training
Train to become a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) in this comprehensive course bundle as you cover all facets of supply chain management and prepare for the CSCP exam.
Clinical Dental Assistant
Dental assisting course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to become a dental assistant, including every aspect of professional dental assistance.
Communication Skills
The main objective of the Communication Skills training session will be to provide participants with the practical strategies to improve the effectiveness of their communication.
Computer Programming
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CVSO Essentials
This 42 hour online synchronous program will equip participants with vital soft and administrative skills, empowering them to navigate seamlessly within a bureaucratic setting. CVSO participants will be able to elevate their expertise in several fronts, which in return will bolster veteran support.
Digital Marketing Certificate
Learn how to leverage AI tools, like ChatGPT and Gemini, to tackle advanced digital marketing projects. With personalized support from industry experts, you’ll get hands-on practice in digital marketing fundamentals while developing a job-ready portfolio. By course end, you’ll have earned certificates in Google Ads Search, Google Analytics, and HubSpot Email Marketing.
Donor Segmentation & Communication Plans
Participants will learn to categorize their donors into meaningful segments, develop tailored messaging for each group, and create a realistic donor communication plan they can implement within their organization's capacity.
Freight Broker/Agent Training
From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, learn how to get your broker license and start a successful freight brokerage – 100% online and at your own pace!
Health and Fitness
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HVAC/R TECHNICIAN
This course will train you to service, maintain, and troubleshoot complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
Introduction to Python 3 Programming
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Introduction to SQL Programming
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Medical Billing and Coding
Train for an in-demand healthcare career in medical billing and coding and prepare for industry certification in this course.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Certification Training
Microsoft Office is the most widely used business productivity suite. Knowing how to use its products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is valuable in any professional setting. Earning your Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification demonstrates your knowledge of the applications and proves that you are ready to make an immediate impact at your organization.
Microsoft Project
You'll get hands-on experience with the MS Project software as you learn to create, update and control projects more efficiently. Our work is based on the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge.
Minnesota Mortgage Loan Officer Training
The first step to MLO licensure is creating an NMLS account to get an account ID. Once you’ve done this, you’re ready to take your 20 hours of Pre-Licensure education. This education will prepare you for the next step towards getting your license, which is taking the SAFE MLO Test.
Minnesota Real Estate Appraiser Trainees
Begin your rewarding journey as a real property appraiser - and complete your Minnesota trainee appraiser education confidently! Our courses are designed to help you learn key concepts with short videos, enriching animation, real-life scenarios, and intuitive study tools. You'll stay fully engaged from your first lesson to your passing exam score.
Minnesota Real Estate Licensing
Complete the three 30-Hour Minnesota Salesperson courses to get your real estate license and embark on a new career journey.
Navigating Difficult Conversations
The skill to manage challenging conversations effectively is crucial in both personal and professional spheres. In this session, participants will explore ideas and strategies to understand the factors that could be behind difficult behaviors, proven interventions to address these behaviors, and how to plan and conduct difficult conversations if needed.
Non-Cash Gifts & Planned Giving Strategies
Participants will gain knowledge about various non-cash giving options, learn to identify potential donors for these giving types, and develop a foundational planned giving program with appropriate legal and ethical considerations.
Pharmacy Technician
This immersive course will train you to work as a pharmacy technician and prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®).
Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online
Acquire the skills you need to make the most of QuickBooks Online. This course will help you understand how to get your business finances in order and save time with this powerful and useful tool. This course also serves as preparation for the QuickBooks Certified User exam.
Project Management Certificate
Master Agile and Waterfall frameworks in just 10 weeks. This on-demand course is designed to prepare you for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam, offering hands-on practice with industry tools like Jira, Microsoft Project, and Monday.com. Complete projects on a schedule that works best for you while getting individual support from experts in the field.
Residential Electrician
From updating existing buildings to building construction, demand for electricians is on the rise.
Social Skills at Work
In today’s workforce, the emphasis on communication, understanding, and successfully working with people is crucial. Understanding how they operate, the unique ways they process information, and motivating them are essential skills for leaders and supervisors to possess. These are sometimes called, “Soft Skills.”
The program focuses on enhancing interpersonal relationships at work, boosting teamwork efficiency, and fostering a positive organizational culture.
Spanish for Medical Professionals
Spanish for Medical Professionals
Speed Spanish
Speed Spanish
Sterile Processing Technician
Prepare for a career as a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT). This immersive course will train you to work as an SPT and prepare you for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the HSPA.
TEAS Prep
TEAS Prep
Test Prep
TEAS Prep
Veterinary Assistant
This online course will prepare you to become a productive member of a veterinary team.
Written Communication Skills
In the Written Communication Skills training session we delve into the importance of proper writing etiquette whether that be for internal or external purposes.
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