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Portland State's Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE) is a leading provider of university-level courses, certificates, and programs designed to increase leadership skills, deliver process management tools, and foster creative thinking. The Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE) is part of Portland State University and serves as the primary provider of business tra

ining in the area. You can select public courses in a variety of programs in Management and Leadership, Business Skills, and Technology & Design, or bring training directly to your organization.

06/01/2026

Adult learners do not need busywork.

They need practical, flexible, career-focused learning that respects their time and helps them move forward.

That is the whole idea behind CEPE’s certificate programs. Revolutionary, apparently.

Explore programs: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/certificate-programs

05/29/2026

Off-the-shelf training has its place.

But when your team has specific goals, challenges, and skill gaps, custom education can make the learning more relevant and easier to apply.

CEPE partners with organizations to design professional education aligned to their workforce needs.

Learn more: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/custom-education-solutions

05/27/2026

Project management is not just for people with "project manager" in their title.

If you manage timelines, people, priorities, budgets, approvals, or the slow emotional unraveling of group work, CEPE’s Project Management Certificate can help.

Explore the program: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/project-management-certificate-program

05/21/2026

Work has changed fast. Your professional development can keep up.

CEPE’s short-term certificate programs are designed for people who want practical, real-world skills without applying to a full degree program.

Live online, in person, and flexible options are available depending on the program.

Build the skills your role is already asking for.

Learn more: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/

05/18/2026

You don’t become a strong leader because of a title. You become one because you know how to communicate clearly, make decisions with confidence, and actually support the people around you.

That’s where most people get stuck.

CEPE’s Leadership courses teach practical skills you can apply immediately, not theory you forget by next week.

If you’re stepping into leadership or already there and figuring it out as you go, this is the kind of support that actually moves you forward.

Explore upcoming courses: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/leadership-certificate-program

05/15/2026

"Soft skills" is a terrible name for some of the hardest work people do.

CEPE’s Leadership and Organizational Development programs help professionals build practical skills for leading teams, navigating change, coaching others, and improving how work gets done.

Explore programs: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/

05/12/2026

A certificate will not do the work for you.

Rude, but true.

What it can do is give you structure, practical tools, instructor guidance, and a clearer way to show the skills you are building.

CEPE certificate programs are designed for professionals who are ready to move forward without putting the rest of life on hold.

Explore programs: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/

05/07/2026

Great project managers aren’t just organized. They know how to work with people, navigate complexity, and keep things moving when it matters most.

That’s what Jo Smith focuses on in CEPE’s Project Management Certificate. Practical skills you can use right away, whether you’re stepping into a new role or leveling up in your current one.

Explore the program:
https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/project-management-certificate-program

05/04/2026

Disruptions are inevitable. Preparedness is a choice.

This certificate program equips professionals to plan for emergencies, respond effectively, and support long-term recovery while strengthening community resilience. You’ll learn how systems, people, and communication intersect when stakes are high.

If you’re ready to:

1. Prepare for emergencies before they happen
2. Respond clearly and calmly under pressure
3. Help organizations and communities recover faster

You’ll gain these capabilities in the Emergency Management & Community Resilience Certificate Program.

Prepare for disruption with confidence: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/certificate-programs

05/02/2026

Clear communication shapes trust. This certificate program develops strategic messaging, media relations, and crisis communication skills that help organizations protect reputation and connect with audiences when it matters most.

If you’re ready to:

1. Communicate clearly in high-stakes moments
2. Shape messaging that builds trust
3. Protect reputation when it’s on the line

The Strategic Public Relations Certificate Program equips you to lead in these moments.

Lead with clarity, even in crisis: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/strategic-public-relations-certificate-program

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1600 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR
97201

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https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/

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