Professional and Continuing Education at Boise State University empowers professionals to reach their full potential through high-quality programs in high-demand fields like Project Management, Leadership, and Business Communications. We offer experienced faculty and personalized support to help you gain new skills, advance your career, and make a lasting impact on your community. Explore our programs today and discover how Boise State PACE can help you achieve your goals.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Leadership Summit 2025:


A Leader's Journey

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Leadership is a journey. Let’s walk

it together.


Whether you’re leading a team, a department, or an entire organization, the path of leadership is filled with big decisions, tough moments, and constant growth. The Leadership Summit: A Leader’s Journey is designed for professionals who want to lead with intention, navigate change with confidence, and stay grounded in what really matters.


This summit brings together a community of leaders from across industries who are ready to level up—not with jargon, but with real strategies, honest conversations, and practical insight.


If you’re ready to dig deeper into who you are as a leader—and where you’re headed—this summit was made for you.


Early-Bird registration fee through August 31


Wednesday, October 22, 2025

 

Microsoft Power BI for Advanced Data Analysis

Lab 1: Power Query - September 9, 2025

Lab 2: Report Visualization - September 10, 2025

Lab 3: Data Models and DAX Measures - September 11, 2025


The Power Query app inside Power BI is used for data cleanup and structure. In this course, you will be provided with data that needs to be prepared for the data visualization section of Power BI level 2 reports. With step-by-step instructions, you will learn how to merge queries, create conditional columns, time intelligence functions, simple calculations, and much more. You will also set up your quick access toolbar, learn about the background M Code, and how to back up your queries. 


Power BI reports are the cornerstone of data reporting, messaging, and decision-making.


In this class, we will focus specifically on visualizations, i.e., charts, cards, slicers, data tables, and formatting for proper data presentation. This is a fun and informative class that focuses on the report design side of data analysis.


Power BI reports are the cornerstone of data reporting, messaging,g and decision-making. This is the higher-end side of Power BI where we begin to ask questions and solve problems outside of the raw data set.


 

Shaping Tomorrow, Today: A Futuring Masterclass for Visionary Leaders

Friday, September 5, 2025


“Futuring” prepares an organization to discover and define its preferred future.

Discover a new way to shape your organization’s future in this engaging, hands-on Futuring Seminar through Boise State University’s PACE program. Unlike traditional strategic planning, which starts with mission, vision, and values and moves forward, “futuring” flips the script; you’ll envision your organization’s ideal future, then work backward to craft a clear, actionable path.


Under Dr. Aman’s guidance, you’ll use interactive exercises to build a bold vision, design strategic initiatives, and set measurable outcomes tailored to your organization, while exploring Ikigai (a Japanese purpose framework) to align your mission with long-term direction. You’ll also harness AI tools to analyze regional trends, uncovering strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats with fresh insights that boost stakeholder buy-in and sharpen decisions. By day’s end, you’ll leave with a compelling preferred future statement, a focused roadmap, key initiatives and the tools to lead with confidence.


Ready to ditch outdated planning and shape tomorrow? This seminar is your launchpad.


 

Team Building & Communication

Thursday, September 11, 2025


This facilitation will be a fun and interactive experience focused on leadership and team building through the lenses of culture, communication, trust, and change. Participants will gain empowerment through a renewed sense of purpose, togetherness, and belonging in their workplace.


YOU WILL LEARN:


  • Understanding of personal contributions to their workplace culture 
  • Tools for dealing with interpersonal conflict 
  • The importance of trust within the workplace 
  • The value of resilience as the experience changes in the workplace


SO YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:


  • Contribute to team culture 
  • Strengthen team communication 
  • Build trust on your team 
  • Process change with in your team and organization
 

SHRM Human Resources Certification Exam Prep

Friday, September 12, 2025

Friday, September 19, 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025

Friday, October 10, 2025


Register by August 11, 2025


Offered LIVE virtually via Zoom


Earn The New Standard in HR Certification.


This is an exciting and pivotal time in the HR profession. Now, more than ever, HR teams are required to assume a greater leadership role, contributing to the strategic direction of their organizations. The profession is no longer just about what you know - but how you do your job.


The SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP™) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP™) credentials are poised to become the new standard for HR professionals worldwide, as they are among the first HR certifications that focus on teaching and testing the practical, real-life information HR professionals need to excel in their careers today, including knowledge, skills, and behavioral competencies.


Ensure you're prepared with SHRM Human Resources Certification Exam Prep, designed for SHRM credential candidates. This intensive four-day program combines expert instruction with the SHRM Learning System® for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, so you will learn faster, retain more knowledge and stay on track for success on the exam. 


Let Us Guide You to Success. 


Our course is based on the NEW 2025 SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP. Comprised of comprehensive learning modules teaching the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK™), and online resources, these study materials streamline study time, accelerate learning and build confidence for passing the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exam. Expand and test your knowledge and practical, real-life competencies in areas critical for HR career success.


By attending our course, you'll benefit from:


  • An experienced, certified instructor
  • The SHRM Learning System historically ranked the #1 HR certification prep tool.
  • A structured learning experience that keeps you on track.
  • Opportunities to network and learn from your peers
  • 36 professional development credits (PDCs)
 

Discover Your Personal Leadership Style

Wednesday, September 17, 2025


Leading From the Inside Out

Lead from the inside out and discover the leader within. This class will help you explore your unique strengths, values and motivations to develop a leadership style that is authentic and impactful.


Do you want to be a more effective leader? Do you want to lead with authenticity and impact? If so, this course is for you.


In this course, you will explore your unique strengths, values and motivations to develop a leadership style that is authentic and impactful. You will also learn how to lead with confidence, clarity and compassion, and how to create a positive and productive team environment.


This course is for anyone who wants to be a more effective leader, regardless of their experience level or industry. Whether you are an aspiring or experienced leader, this course will give you the tools and insights you need to lead from the inside out and make a difference in the world.


The course is built on the framework of TTI’s TRI-DNA assessment. TTI’s TRI-DNA assessment is a psychometric assessment that measures an individual’s behavioral style, personal motivators and competencies. It is a triple-science assessment, meaning that it provides three different perspectives on an individual’s performance.


 

Foundations of Generative AI

Thursday, September 18, 2025


Are we experiencing a revolution in artificial intelligence (AI)? What is artificial intelligence and generative AI (Gen AI)? What is prompting? How can I map my values to potential workplace uses of generative AI?


Nurture resilience in yourself and your team in an ever-shifting technological landscape by surfacing your personal and organizational values.


Learn not only an overview of generative AI but also begin to consider how it might alter the way you work or how it might fundamentally change communication, content production and writing workflows. Get a basic introduction to prompting by using Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Google Gemini and learn best practices with ethics, cybersecurity and data privacy in mind. Begin to draft your next steps or start a usage plan that safely and ethically embeds Gen AI into workflows and that aligns with your and/or your organization’s values.

 

Neuroscience of Conflict Management

Monday, September 22, 2025


Learn the latest brain science to help resolve conflict faster and prevent its frequency. Conflict is unavoidable and neuroscience helps us leverage our brain power so we can best communicate during crucial conversations and times of stress.


This course explores the communication process from the perspective of how one’s brain manages information and reacts to stress with particular emphasis on conflict. Brain functions will be explored in bite size pieces that will teach participants what occurs unconsciously and automatically during conflict and how to positively work with that knowledge.


YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Micro-expressions and non-verbal communication
  • Basic brain functions
  • Neuroscience techniques that improve conflict management and communication
  • How to begin crucial conversations and set the stage for success
  • Compassionate communication


 

Developing and Delivering Great Presentations

Tuesday, September 23, 2025


Connect with your audience and make an impact in your next public presentation!


It is the number one fear – public speaking. So how do you develop and present a speech, report or short talk that engages and informs the audience while still keeping your wits about you? In this course, you will learn how to speak to audiences with confidence and competence. You will learn the best ways to overcome fear, connect with the audience and impact them with your message.


YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Move past the fear of speaking
  • Emphasize your message
  • Connect with the audience
  • Begin your presentation
  • Motivate the audience to listen and care
  • Use PowerPoint to support your message
 
 

PACE Partners

Boise State Online


Boise State Online offers bachelor’s degree programs specifically designed to meet the needs of adult learners and transfer students. Whether you’re continuing your education after earning an associate degree or starting fresh, our online bachelor’s programs offer the flexibility and support you need to achieve your goals. Explore our degree options today and take the first step toward a brighter future.


 
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