Â鶹´«Ã½ Skills Development Series
2-day weekend Intensive Courses
Courses are fully in-person at the Pace campuses in New York City or Westchester (Pleasantville)
Courses are conveniently scheduled on Saturday and Sunday over one weekend. Please be sure to check the specific campus each course is offered at in the course description and registration area.
Students must have a minimum B1 level of English to participate in the Â鶹´«Ã½ Skills Development Series courses.
Digital Badges
All Â鶹´«Ã½ Skills Development Series courses are eligible for one or more digital badges. Representing your skills as a badge allows you to share your abilities online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real time. Badges provide employers and peers proof of what you had to do to earn your credential and what youÂ鶹´«Ã½™re now capable of. Each badge earned is a chance to digitally share and celebrate an accomplishment with your network.
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Spring 2025 Semester: Upcoming Courses
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
In this course, you will examine the key factors for entrepreneurial success, learn how to think like an entrepreneur, identify entrepreneurial opportunities, and turn your ideas into a real-life business.
Date: February 22Â鶹´«Ã½“23, 2025
Campus: Pleasantville (861 Bedford Road)
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*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.
Excellence in Education
In this course, you will receive an overview of the teaching profession, learn the necessary tools that all new teachers should have in their tool belts, understand strategies for immediate classroom success, and practice creating effective lesson plans.
Date: March 8Â鶹´«Ã½“9, 2025
Campus: New York City (161 William Street)
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*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.
Multicultural Psychology
In this course, you will explore such topics as perception, emotion, motivation, intelligence, personality, gender identity, and psychological disorders from cross-cultural perspectives.
Date: April 5Â鶹´«Ã½“6, 2025
Campus: Pleasantville (861 Bedford Road)
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*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.
Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace
In this course, you will explore cultural differences in values and norms and their impact on communication in professional settings. Topics include motivation and leadership across cultures, cross-cultural dimensions of decision-making, and negotiating across cultures.
Date: April 26Â鶹´«Ã½“27, 2025
Campus: New York City (161 William Street)
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*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.
New Approaches to Digital Marketing and Social Media
In this course, you will explore social media in new strategic ways by learning how the evolving role of digital marketing and online content is influencing how people connect via the Internet and mobile devices.
Date: May 17Â鶹´«Ã½“18, 2025
Campus: Pleasantville (861 Bedford Road)
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*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.
Customer Service: Communicating Effectively with Customers
In this course, you will explore the world of customer service, learning the necessary skills to provide excellent service to customers in a variety of industries.
Date: June 7Â鶹´«Ã½“8, 2025
Campus: New York City (161 William Street)
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*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.
Fall 2025 Semester: Upcoming Courses
Consumer Behavior & Marketing
In this course, you will explore the underlying mechanisms that share behavior, linking experimental psychology, sociology, and marketing.
Date: September 20Â鶹´«Ã½“21, 2025
Campus: Pleasantville (861 Bedford Road)
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*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.
Leadership Workshop
In this practical, interactive, and highly motivating course, you will explore the qualities of a good leader and core proficiencies every leader should demonstrate.
Date: October 4Â鶹´«Ã½“5, 2025
Campus: New York City (161 William Street)
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*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.
Child Development & Psychology
In this course, you will receive an introduction into to the discipline of child psychology, and to selected theories, approaches, and practices to help understand and support childrenÂ鶹´«Ã½™s lives.
Date: October 18Â鶹´«Ã½“19, 2025
Campus: Pleasantville (861 Bedford Road)
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*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.
Professional Writing Skills
In this course, you will learn to write resumes, cover letters, reports, memos, and professional emails. You will refine your writing skills in a professional way to help you present yourself as professional and collaborative to potential employers. In addition, you will learn the basic cultural aspects of the workplace and what is expected out of a professional in the US.
Date: November 8Â鶹´«Ã½“9, 2025
Campus: New York City (161 William Street)
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*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
In this course, you will explore problem solving and decision making both theoretically and practically. The skills and techniques learned and practiced in this course will help you with interpersonal skills, critical thinking and communication.
Date: December 6-7, 2025
Campus: Pleasantville (861 Bedford Road)
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*Price, dates and class formats are subject to change without notice.
**Course subject may change without notice.
Additional Courses
Below are previous Â鶹´«Ã½ Skills Development courses. These courses may be available in future sessions. to be notified when registration for these classes is available.
- Introduction to Tourism
- Learning How to Learn: The Psychology of Learning
- Professional Presentation Skills
- Psychology for Business
- Teamwork and Team Building
- Time Management Essentials: How to Manage your Time Effectively
Features
- Gain skills and knowledge that will help you in your career
- 20Â鶹´«Ã½“40 hours
- Earn a digital badge for completing a series of 3 or more courses
- Digital certificate of completion
- Minimum B1 level of English
- Full Â鶹´«Ã½ campus and facilities access for duration of course
- Free parking at the Westchester campus
- Professional faculty
- Academic advisement
- No registration or test fee
Contact Us
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