Online Certificate in Professional Readiness
The online Certificate in Professional Readiness is designed to support you as you enter your career by developing essential professional skills for current and future employment. The skills developed through this program can be applied to any industry, preparing you to either further your education or pursue your professional dreams with confidence.
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About the Certificate in Professional Readiness
The Certificate in Professional Readiness targets the core competencies needed to excel after graduation. While earning this certificate, you will gain skills and knowledge related to job opportunity analysis, personal brand development, professional competency, data-informed decision making and technology and explore career options through experiential learning.
Program Details
Professional Readiness Certificate Requirements
The Certificate in Professional Readiness is a 12-credit program that can be completed in as few as two semesters.
Note: If you are a Boise State student, meet with your advisor to see if this program is a good fit for your goals.
To complete the program, you must:
- Complete three required courses
- Choose three out of the four options listed in the following table
| Course Type | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | IDS 100 Skill Advancement I | 1 |
| Required | IDS 200 Skill Advancement II | 1 |
| Required | IDS 299 Skill Advancement III | 1 |
| Option 1 | Complete at least one of the following courses: IDS 210 Technology Essentials for the Modern Workplace COID 264 Project Management I: Start, Plan, Run |
3 |
| Option 2 | Complete at least one of the following courses: IDS 211 Data Informed Problem Solving COID 268 Data Analysis I: Prepare, Process, Analyze |
3 |
| Option 3 | Complete at least one of the following courses: IDS 212 Creating and Communicating Professional Content BUSCOM 201 Business Communication WRITE 212 Introduction to Technical Communication |
3 |
| Option 4 | Complete at least 3 credits from the following courses: IDS 213 Fostering Cooperation and Innovation (3 credits) IDS 292 IDS Practicum (1 credit) IDS 293 IDS Internship (1 credit) COMM 201 Argument and Reason (3 credits) |
3 |
| Total credits | Total credits for the certificate | 12 |
Course Descriptions
Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the undergraduate catalog website.
To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. IDS 100). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.
Authorization
Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.
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