PCC Professional Development and Training

PCC Professional Development and Training Helping you reach your goals through continuous learning for individuals, management & business.

CLIMB delivers professional training and business development, backed by the experience and size of PCC. Wherever you are in your career, CLIMB can help you take the next step up. Whether you are a small business owner, a student, or an individual trying to break into the healthcare industry, the team at the Portland Community College - CLIMB Center is here to help you! CLIMB is an acronym that st

ands for continuous learning for individuals, management, and business. We are a division of Portland Community College and a small business development center that is dedicated to helping both new and veteran members of the workforce meet their goals and enhance their business. Whether you live in Portland, Oregon or you own a business elsewhere throughout the country, our continuing education program can help you develop the tools you need for success. CLIMB offers a wide range of programs and options that emphasize different aspects of the business community. Just some of the services we offer include small business development, professional development, and leadership training. We even offer retirement planning services that are useful for both business owners and workers. Whether you want to start your own business and need some advice or you want to learn how to expand your company, we can help! There is nothing more important to us than making sure the members of CLIMB have everything they need to become successful. When it comes to continuing education, CLIMB is one of the best options available if you live in Oregon. We have so much to offer to you, regardless of your current status. Even if you're not sure what type of business you want to own or which industry you want to get involved with, we can help. Browse our site to learn more about the CLIMB program and what it can do for you. If you are interested in signing up, give us a call today to speak with a helpful member of our team!

๐Ÿš€ NEW THIS FALL: Build your project management toolkit.PCCโ€™s new Project Management Micro-Credential brings four courses...
09/09/2026

๐Ÿš€ NEW THIS FALL: Build your project management toolkit.

PCCโ€™s new Project Management Micro-Credential brings four courses together to help you strengthen the skills behind successful projectsโ€”from planning and managing work to using AI and building high-performing teams.

The series includes:
๐Ÿ“‹ Project Management Fundamentals โ€” Oct. 8
๐Ÿ“ˆ Intermediate Project Management โ€” Oct. 19
๐Ÿค– AI in Project Management โ€” Nov. 6
๐Ÿš€ High-Performing Project Teams โ€” Nov. 16

Whether youโ€™re new to project management or ready to build on your experience, this pathway gives you a focused way to keep growing.

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/22mnu8hs

๐Ÿ“ฃ Our FY2026 Annual Report is here!What happens when you invest in people?You build skills.You strengthen organizations....
09/02/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Our FY2026 Annual Report is here!

What happens when you invest in people?

You build skills.
You strengthen organizations.
You transform communities.

This past year, our Professional Development & Training team partnered with businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to deliver training that meets people and organizations where they are.

Our FY2026 Annual Report highlights the partnerships, programs, people, and impact that made this year a success.

๐Ÿ“Š Explore the numbers.
๐Ÿค Meet the partners.
๐ŸŽ“ See the programs.
๐Ÿ’ก Discover the impact.

Read our FY2026 Annual Report
(https://tinyurl.com/5y4ys6tj) and see what we accomplished together!

Portland Community College

๐Ÿ‚ Make this fall a season of growth.Looking to build new skills, advance your career, explore a new interest, or bring f...
08/19/2026

๐Ÿ‚ Make this fall a season of growth.

Looking to build new skills, advance your career, explore a new interest, or bring fresh ideas to your workplace?

PCC Professional Development & Training has a wide variety of fall continuing education opportunities designed to help you move forwardโ€”from AI, leadership, and project management to grant writing, trades, behavioral health, herbalism, real estate, and more.

Whether you're investing in your career, working toward a new credential, or simply ready to learn something new, there's a class waiting for you.

๐Ÿ”Ž Explore our fall lineup and find your next opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/2pbczzc7.

What happens when a massage therapist notices something working with her clientsโ€”and follows that curiosity?For Stephani...
08/17/2026

What happens when a massage therapist notices something working with her clientsโ€”and follows that curiosity?

For Stephanie Mcbride, that curiosity led to Grounding Gear, a weighted compression tool she developed through her clinical work. Today, sheโ€™s sharing what sheโ€™s learned with fellow massage therapists through a class at PCC.

Join Stephanie for Nervous System, Lymph Flow & Inflammation Support and explore approaches to regulating the nervous system, supporting lymphatic flow and decreasing inflammationโ€”while learning how Grounding Gear can complement therapeutic interventions.

๐Ÿ“… October 16, 2026
โฐ 8:30 a.m.โ€“12:20 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ PCC Sylvania Campus
๐ŸŽ“ 0.4 CEU
๐Ÿ’ฒ $189

Read Stephanieโ€™s story in Oregon Voyager, then join her at PCC to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4892tahb.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register now for Nervous System, Lymph Flow & Inflammation Support at PCC this fall: https://www.pcc.edu/schedule/fall/mass/ceu4097/.

Today weโ€™d like to introduce you to Stephanie McBride. Stephanie, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?I am a licensed massage therapist and the creator of Grounding Gear, a weighted compression pack I developed in 2018 to support clients...

๐Ÿ‚ Ready to reset and reconnect this fall?What can yoga and Ayurveda teach us about listening to our bodies and finding g...
08/04/2026

๐Ÿ‚ Ready to reset and reconnect this fall?

What can yoga and Ayurveda teach us about listening to our bodies and finding greater balance?

Join us for a FREE live Zoom webinar:

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, September 1
โฐ 7 p.m. Pacific
๐Ÿ’ป Live on Zoom โ€” FREE!

Discover practical Ayurvedic and yoga-inspired practices for the changing season, including:

๐ŸŒฟ Seasonal foods, spices and herbal teas
๐Ÿง˜ Yoga, breathwork and mindfulness practices
๐Ÿ‚ Ayurvedic approaches to seasonal living
๐Ÿ’› Self-care practices to help you feel grounded and renewed

Whether you're new to Ayurveda or already have a yoga practice, you'll leave with ideas you can begin exploring right away.

And if you're ready to go deeper, learn about PCC's 200-Hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training and Ayurveda Health Advisor Program, with classes beginning September 22.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read more through the link below.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to deepen your yoga practiceโ€”not just physically, but mentally, emotionally and spiritually?

Whether youโ€™re growing your career or strengthening your team, project management skills are in high demand.Portland Com...
07/06/2026

Whether youโ€™re growing your career or strengthening your team, project management skills are in high demand.

Portland Community College offers classes designed for both career changers and corporate teams who want practical, real-world training, not just theory.

Youโ€™ll learn how to plan projects, manage timelines, improve communication, and deliver results with confidence.

Itโ€™s a great fit if youโ€™re:
โœ” Starting a new career path
โœ” Upskilling your team at work
โœ” Looking to become more confident in project leadership

Enroll today: pcc.edu/projectmanagement!

๐Ÿข Interested in a career in property management?There are still seats available in PCCโ€™s Property Manager Real Estate co...
06/23/2026

๐Ÿข Interested in a career in property management?

There are still seats available in PCCโ€™s Property Manager Real Estate course and enrollment is currently lower than expected for this term.

If youโ€™ve been thinking about getting started or leveling up in real estate, this is a great time to jump in.

๐Ÿ“š Flexible training
๐Ÿ“ Career-focused curriculum
๐Ÿ“ˆ Strong industry demand

Register today to secure your spot: https://www.pcc.edu/schedule/summer/ree/ceu3672/.

๐Ÿ”ฅ PCC is launching a brand-new Chainsaw Training Series this summer โ€” and spots are filling fast!If you work in landscap...
06/12/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ PCC is launching a brand-new Chainsaw Training Series this summer โ€” and spots are filling fast!

If you work in landscaping, tree care, or arboriculture (or know someone who does), this is hands-on, practical training you don't want to miss.

Here's what's coming up at Rock Creek Campus:
๐Ÿ—“ July 17 โ€” Chainsaw Maintenance
๐Ÿ—“ July 24 โ€” Chainsaw Cutting System Maintenance: Saw Chain Sharpening
๐Ÿ—“ July 31 โ€” Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques
๐Ÿ—“ August 7 โ€” The Principles & Practice of Tree Felling

All sessions run 8:00 AM โ€“ 2:20 PM.

Enrolling your crew? Reach out about our team contract option.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register early โ€” seats are limited! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-WXaBtbScKANXJyICP_4FHqtK4h6KigoTdViZLKXa9J-9cA/viewform.

The 2026 Cannabis Career Summit is happening this Thursday (June 11th) and thereโ€™s still time to register.Our partner Gr...
06/10/2026

The 2026 Cannabis Career Summit is happening this Thursday (June 11th) and thereโ€™s still time to register.

Our partner Green Flower is bringing together 30+ industry experts for a FREE, live online event covering every major cannabis career sector.

The summit is a great way to explore what's possible in cannabis โ€” and our certificate programs are how you turn that into a career.

Register free โ†’ www.cannabiscareersummit.com.

โ˜€๏ธ Summer is the perfect time to level up your career.Build practical project management skills that help you lead teams...
06/09/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Summer is the perfect time to level up your career.

Build practical project management skills that help you lead teams, manage timelines, and deliver results with confidence.

Enroll in a Project Management course this summer and invest in your future: pcc.edu/projectmanagement.

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