Leadership Training - why bother?
Vermont State University Leadership training is critical for organizational success. Individual contributors need help stepping into supervisory roles and learning how to motivate other adults. Our leadership training experiences provide the right setting for participants to learn more about themselves as they improve their leadership capabilities and skillset. This is the new world of work - and this is the time to empower new, emerging, and experienced leaders to learn to lead and motivate in different ways.
The Hard Soft Skills
Starts March 7th
This training program emphasizes positive interpersonal growth and social skills development because leaders have to motivate and build trust with other adults. Hard to do! Working with our expert instructor, you'll identify and increase practical communication skills. You'll have time to identify the various conflict styles as you consider your habits and preferences. This leadership training will prepare you to positively coach and motivate employees while helping you learn how to give positive and developmental feedback. This online, four-session series includes individual assessments, professional reading, and classroom instruction. Our engaging instructor will help you organize all learning materials to be easily used within your future leadership experiences. Leadership development takes time and skill - we are here to help you.
More information and registration link here![]()
Proficiency-Based Leadership Series
What is this training and is it what I need? Our customized leadership series is designed for colleagues working in the same organization as leads, supervisors and managers. Though working with different teams within the organization, this series supports participant leaders as they move through a comprehensive methodology that expands communication, conflict, feedback, coaching, teams, and change management skills to strengthen individuals, teams and organizations. The Proficiency-Based Leadership Series meets on a rotational basis, creating a learning experience where participants have time to reflect and grow concrete leadership skills. This experience includes an independent leadership audit that confirms leadership strengths.
Contact us for more information and delivery options


Looking to Explore Skills on Your Own Time?
You can fit individual professional development into your busy schedule with our online, noncredit training. We partner with Cengage Learning, a respected leader in online education, to provide flexible learning opportunities
HR has never been more critical. Are you ready?![]()
The NEW SHRM Essentials of HR - begins soon!
Starts March 5th
Human Resource issues impact every company in some way. That's why it's essential to understand the fundamentals surrounding HR today. The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources teaches the HR knowledge, skills, and competencies required for business success. Whether you are new to HR or it's one of the many roles you fulfill at your company, the Essentials of Human Resource series will sharpen your HR skills.

SHRM Essentials of Human Resources
SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Exam Prep
Do you have the necessary credential that establishes you as a recognized expert in the Human Resources field? Let us guide you to your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification. Expand your HR knowledge and practical, real-life competencies to make an immediate impact on your job and excel in your career.
Winter Series
Starts March 1st
Where: Remote/Live instruction via Zoom
Registration includes all study materials and pre-recorded information to help you study for the exam.
SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Prep
![]()

Need to confidentially discuss leadership training and development needs or challenges within your organization? Contact
Dianne Gross Percy for a free consultation.
Vermont State University Workforce, Community & Economic Development
VTSU Workforce, Community & Economic Development | 124 Admin Dr, PO Box 500, Randolph Ctr, VT 05061-0500
