Professional Development Certificate
(School of Business Requirement)
A distinctive feature of the School of Business at Geneseo is the Professional Development requirement. In today’s competitive job market, it takes more than just a diploma to land the best jobs. We are committed to helping students develop job-search and career-management and leadership skills in addition to what is learned in the classroom.
The Professional Development Certificate will be awarded upon completion of the required workshops and three elective workshops that have a focus on leadership skills.
Please note: Additional workshops can and will be added during the academic year, check your email often for updates.
Professional Development Program: Academic Year - Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
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First Year
- *Meet with a School of Business Peer Mentor
- ***Career Exploration
- ***LinkedIn, Creating a Professional Profile
- Introduction to Resumes
- **Introduction to Interviewing
Second Year
- Advanced Interviewing
- Networking 101
Third Year
- Job Search Strategies
- Advanced Resumes
Elective Workshops Third-Year
- Pre-Approved Elective #1
- Pre-Approved Elective #2
- **Pre-selected specialized elective
*NOT REQUIRED for Non-School of Business Majors.
**Please note: At least one of the three pre-approved electives you attend must be a School of Business PD Specialized Elective.
***As of Fall 2024, some Professional Development requirements will be met as a part of MGMT100 Introduction to Business and Economics in Society.
Professional Development Program Requirements via LinkedIn Learning
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First Year Required Workshops
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Second Year Required Workshops
Third Year Required Workshops
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Elective Workshops
**Please note: Completion of the "Writing a Resume" LinkedIn Learning course satisfies BOTH the Introduction to Resumes AND Advanced Resume requirements.