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Executive and Professional Education from Global Leaders and EducatorsFIU's Executive and Professional Education (EPE)

programs provide ongoing opportunities for members of

our business community and our alumni to continue their

education and professional enrichment. Our professional

development programs and workshops are open to

everyone who wants to learn, be inspired, excel in their

career and explore new passions. Whether you want to

sharpen your business skills, prepare for a certification

exam, learn about new technologies or explore new

career paths, there is a course that is perfectly aligned

with your interests and aspirations. You'll learn from

qualified instructors who are experts in their field. Our

open enrollment courses have no admission requirements

and offer convenient scheduling that puts you on the fast

track to increased marketability and career advancement.

Beyond the courses outlined here, we are also able to

create customized programs. As leaders in international

business education, we can tap into the university's rich

intellectual capital and resources and, in collaborate

with our key faculty and your senior executives, design a

program to address the strategic priorities, key issues and

objectives of your organization.


Professional Development Programs and WorkshopsInteractive Training Solutions, in conjunction with Executive & Professional

Education, presents a series of “Power” workshops to empower professionals,

sharpen skills and boost confidence.

Power Interviewing

Power Interviewing is designed to prepare professionals, from experienced to entry

level, with the skills to present dynamic and confident interviews, designed to leave

a great impression and to influence decision makers. You will also learn how to

manage the interview and maximize your success rate.

Power Networking

Power Networking is a dynamic workshop that gives professionals the tools to

become better networkers, all while harnessing and sharpening their soft skills to

further their business goals. You’ll learn how to craft an engaging and effective

message, create lasting business relationships, generate qualified leads and get the

most out of networking events.

Power Sales

Learn the skills to build lasting relationships with clients and close more effectively.

Ideal for seasoned sales professionals as well as those new to sales, this workshop

will help you sell with confidence, with a focus on success in this competitive

economy.

Power Social Media

Power Social Media is a one-day workshop that gives business owners,

entrepreneurs and professionals the ability to effectively promote their businesses

and themselves to their audiences powerfully and authentically, and all at little or no

expense. Learn how to effectively harness the power of various social media and

networking platforms to genuinely connect with your audience, all while pulling in

new business.

Power Presenting & Public Speaking

Influence your audience with confidence. Power Presentations equips professionals,

from the seasoned to the first time speaker, with the skills to deliver dynamic

presentations designed to promote your product or service with confidence.

Through this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to win and “wow” your

audience every time.


Workplace Technology Program

The Workplace Technology certificate program prepares professional employees

to improve workplace performance using today’s collaboration and multimedia

technologies.

You will learn the essentials of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. In

addition, the class will learn incorporating graphics usage, designing business

plans and reports, and building financial spreadsheets.

Executive Leadership ProgramsAdvanced Management Program

Designed for successful mid-career executives, our Advanced Management

Program provides broad exposure to a full range of management tools so that you

can further your career goals and opportunities.

In 26 weekend sessions, you will gain a practical foundation in current business

theory and practice across all major business fields. Some of the topics covered

include assessing managerial and leadership styles, cross-cultural management,

and defining competitive strategies for global markets. Through case discussions,

lectures, problem-solving exercises, company-specific assignments and

interactive class sessions with a group of fellow professionals from diverse

industries, you will obtain the knowledge and expertise necessary to succeed in

your organization.

FIBA/FIU ProgramsFIBA - FIU Anti Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) | en Español

The Florida International Banker’s Association (FIBA)–FIU Anti Money Laundering

Certified Associate (AMLCA) certification is the foundation you need to build a

robust AML compliance program. The comprehensive course is designed for

AML compliance officers, BSA analysts, risk managers, AML consultants, people

who are new to AML compliance, or experienced AML officers who need to

expand their knowledge base in order to advance in their institutions. This course

will help financial institutions to effectively implement “know your customer”

policies, monitor transactions through their financial institution, and identify

suspicious activity.

At the end of the course, students will take FIBA AMLCA certification exam, and

those participants that pass the exam will earn the prestigious FIBA–FIU Anti

Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) designation. This program is

delivered in both English and Spanish.


FIBA - FIU Anti Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA)

Online Certification | en Español

(FIBA)–FIU Anti Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA)

is a 12-week, fully online certification program in partnership with

Florida International University designed to focus on the daily

responsibilities of the AML/BSA compliance officer. This program is

delivered in both English and Spanish.

FIBA - FIU Certified Professional in AML (CPAML) | en Español

The FIBA-FIU Certified Professional in AML (CP/AML) is the

highest level of certification offered through The FIBA AML Institute

in partnership with FIU. The course reflects the daily challenges

faced by the AML Manager. Through a series of case studies, this

course addresses the challenges of managing an AML compliance

department. These include: risk assessment, AML management,

transaction monitoring, SAR investigations, responding to

subpoenas, customer data reviews, and consequences of an

enforcement action.

At the end of the course, students will take FIBA CPAML

certification exam, and those participants that pass the exam will

earn the prestigious FIBA-FIU Certified Professional in AML (CP/

AML) designation.

FIBA – Broker/Dealer AML Certificate | en Español

The FIBA Broker/Dealer AML Certificate is a full day professional

certificate program that will give you a broad and comprehensive

overview and understanding of current Anti-Money Laundering

(AML) challenges faced by broker/dealers and industry best

practices.

This unique certificate program, developed in cooperation with

industry practitioners both in the United States and Latin America,

offers participants an in depth view into the challenges of broker/

dealers in complying with U.S. AML requirements and leading

international practices.

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FIBA – Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Implementation

Training

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is an important development

in U.S. efforts to improve tax compliance involving foreign financial assets and

offshore accounts. FATCA requires foreign financial institutions (FFIs) to report

directly to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) information on financial

accounts held by U.S. taxpayers, or held by foreign entities in which U.S.

taxpayers hold a substantial ownership interest.

In this course, you will learn how FATCA affects your business, understand the

due diligence requirements, how to report U.S. accounts, and how to apply the

30% withholding tax that may be required in the case of certain payments.

FIBA – Correspondent Banking AML Certificate | en Español

This course is designed for both U.S. financial institutions offering correspondent

banking as well as for foreign financial institutions, which have or are seeking

a U.S. correspondent banking relationship. U.S. financial institutions will

acquire practical knowledge to apply to their compliance program. The foreign

financial institution will have a much better understanding and appreciation for

understanding the correspondent relationship and be able to demonstrate to

its U.S. correspondent bank its compliance program to respond to contract

requirements.

Finance ProgramsCertified Treasury Professional

Get the training you need to become a Certified Treasury Professional® (CTP).

Sponsored by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP), the CTP is

recognized as the global standard of excellence in corporate treasury and

finance. You’ll learn about the tools used in managing the treasury function of an

organization, including bank financing instruments, money, and capital markets

from a practical perspective. FIU’s program follows the AFP-recommended

system for exam preparation, using AFP materials and covering all of the content

needed to pass the CTP exam.



Financial Analysis for Non-Financial Managers

Understanding how managerial decisions, policies, and activities

affect the bottom line of an organization is an essential part of your

success in business. FIU’s Financial Analysis for Non-Financial

Managers program teaches you how to “speak finance” and

understand how numbers are used to describe financial activities

and the relative health of a business.

With a firm grasp of financial fundamentals, you’ll be able to manage

more effectively and see how your department and your decisions fit

within the overall financial structure of your company and ultimately

contribute to shareholder value. Most important, you’ll be more fluent

in the language of business, enabling you to present business ideas

clearly in financial terms.

Financial and Estate Planning

Learn how to make better, more informed financial decisions. This

program is designed to help individuals and families become more

informed and empowered consumers as they journey toward a

greater sense of financial well-being.

Participants will learn such financial fundamentals as investment

philosophies and strategies, the roles of different financial products

and services, how to identify and manage risk, techniques to achieve

tax advantages, create sustainable income and create a personalized

financial plan.

Financial Plans and Budgets

People who understand finance can speak the universal language

of business and have greater success advancing their ideas and

their careers. FIU’s course, Financial Plans and Budgets, focuses

on the all-important relationship between financial goal setting and

the budgeting process. Armed with this knowledge, participants are

better equipped to build successful businesses—their own or their

employer’s.

This one-day course offers students a practical grounding in financial

reporting, analysis, and decision-making that is relevant to any

management function. Participants gain a working knowledge of key

financial principles, processes and terminology essential to develop

forecasts and use budgets to control and measure results.

Healthcare ProgramsPre-Licensing Healthcare Risk Management Certificate Program

This certificate program, which is the only face-to-face program in

South Florida approved by the Agency for health Care Administration

(AhCA), prepares you to work in settings such as hospitals, nursing

homes, healthcare agencies, and private health organizations by

enhancing your skills in hIPAA, federal and state regulations, claims

management, risk reduction, and more.

Upon completion, you will be awarded a certificate from FIU. After

receiving your certificate, you may then obtain your license from

the State of Florida, Risk Management Division, after submitting an

application and meeting all the eligibility criteria of the Agency for

health Care Administration (AhCA).

ICD-10 Program of Study

FIU, in collaboration with CoDESMART™ UNIVERSITY, offers

programs for new and existing coding professionals. Both programs

are fully online, with the flexibility to study, advance through the

modules and complete sectional tests at your own pace, 24/7. our

teaching approach provides students with all the tools necessary

to successfully pass the American Coding Quality Association’s

certification exams and embark on this promising career path.

ICD-10 Program of Study: New Coding Professionals

Designed the meet the growing demand for medical coders with

healthcare’s industry upgrade to ICD-10 coding system, this

comprehensive fully online program provides the skills required to be

proficient in the new coding system, including a taxonomy of over

155,000 different codes.

ICD-10 Program of Study: Existing Coding Professionals

This fully online program for existing medical coding professionals

is designed to provide the knowledge necessary to comply with the

updated ICD-10 coding system.

Electronic Health Records Certification

This program for Electronic health Records certification covers basic

computer principles and the use electronic records in a medical

practice. This course is designed to train future users of electronic

health record programs to document patient exams, diagnosis,

disorders, and coding. Students will work within a live EhR platform in

both a hospital and practice setting.


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Human Resources and Training ProgramsCPLP™ Certification Review Course

Earn the most recognized designation for workplace learning and

performance.

The ASTD Certification Institute built the Certified Professional

in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential to provide a way

for workplace learning and performance professionals to prove

their worth to employers and their peers and to be confident

about their knowledge of the field. The ASTD (American Society

for Training & Development) is the world’s largest association

dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals.

Global Professional in Human Resources Certification Review

Program

The GPhR® certification validates the skills and knowledge of hR

professionals who operate in a global marketplace. The GPhR

Certification review program is a thorough review of the hR body

of knowledge. The course emphasizes essential strategies for

hR policies and initiatives that support your organization’s global

growth such as the establishment of international assignment

policies and global compensation and benefits. human resource

professionals who obtain their GPhR certification have an

extraordinary professional advantage and are well prepared for

international opportunities and career advancement.

Human Resource Management Certificate

Boost your marketability and find practical solutions for

workplace challenges. The hRM program provides a solid

foundation in the latest hR practices, current legal and

compliance issues, global hR issues, information systems and

best practices in hiring, retention and productivity. Designed for

working professionals in the hR field with one to seven years’

experience, you’ll learn how to bring diversity to the workforce,

retain top talent, resolve workplace issues through effective

communication and much more.

PayTrain Fundamentals

Improve your payroll knowledge and prepare for certification. In

cooperation with the American Payroll Association, the PayTrain

Fundamentals program is designed for all levels of payroll

administration. Whether you are interested in preparing for the

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Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll

Professional (CPP) certification exams, or are new to the industry

and need to learn the basics of payroll, our courses will help you

meet your goals.

PayTrain Mastery

Take charge of your payroll career. As a payroll professional,

staying current is not only important to your company’s bottom

line but also to your continued professional development. A

continuation of PayTrain Fundamentals, PayTrain Mastery

is a comprehensive course providing students with a solid

understanding of advanced payroll topics necessary for payroll

managers and supervisors. This course is ideal for experienced

payroll professionals seeking compliance training, professional

development, or CPP certification preparation. For success on

the CPP exam, this course should be taken after completing

PayTrain Fundamentals.

PHR and SPHR Certification Review

The Professional or Senior Professional in human Resources

(PhR/SPhR) Certification is a prestigious, nationally recognized

credential. once you have acquired your PhR or SPhR

certification, you join an elite rank of professionals in the hR

field—eligible for the most interesting hR positions. This review

program will ensure that you have the knowledge and skills

to pass the PhR or SPhR exam (administered by the human

Resource Certification Institute (hRCI)). You and your fellow

participants will have the benefit of experienced FIU instructors

coupled with a superior exam prep system comprised of

interactive and other study materials.

Training and Instructional Design

This certificate program will show you how to create a course

design and then ensure that the design results in specific,

planned performance changes. Instructional design that leads

to predictable and measurable performance improvement and

competency development can be as much a science as an art.

This powerful program was developed under an exclusive

partnership arrangement between FIU and the ShRM with input

from leading hR experts, hR practitioners and legal counsel.



Project Management ProgramsComprehensive Project Management (PMP® Certification)

This program covers the fundamentals of the Project Management Body

of knowledge (PMBok®) in 13 Saturday-only sessions. The courses are

designed to meet the daily challenges of project management by teaching

the principles and methods of project management and the techniques and

practices for managing projects of all sizes and degrees of complexity. The

Comprehensive Project Management Certificate is an excellent foundation

for the PMP® Certification, a credential that is fast becoming a career

milestone in project management.

PMP® Comprehensive Review Course

This two-day course is intended to provide project managers with essential

information in order to self-prepare and successfully pass the Project

Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam offered by the Project

Management Institute (PMI®). Through lectures, practice exams, and

practical exercises, we address the key concepts, terms, and principles

covered by the PMP exam. Armed with this background on the exam

process and content, students can undertake the exam confidently.

Project Management: An Overview for Managers

FIU’s one-day course in project management covers the essentials of the

project management process giving students a broad overview of the best

methods and a framework for becoming a more effective project manager.

This one-day program is a valuable opportunity to become grounded in

project management before your next “high stakes “ project comes along.

The procedures and guidelines you learn in this educational setting might

make a critical difference in how you plan and manage your project when

there’s much more at risk.

Sales, Marketing and Communication ProgramsCrisis and Emergency Response Management

Smart organizations realize that they must have a carefully planned

emergency response strategy to protect their people and their

operations. Companies without such a plan are risking their business

and their reputation.


FIU’s Crisis and Emergency Response Management program trains

managers to develop their organization’s emergency preparations and

crisis response. Participants learn how to plan for emergencies with

appropriate organizational processes, contingency plans, and employee

training. The program also focuses on how a crisis can impact public

perceptions of the organization’s brand, image, and financial reputation.

Managing the Media

We live in a media-centric world. how the media reports your company’s

news can have a high impact on your business or organization. FIU’s

Managing the Media is a fast-paced, one-day program taught by media

experts. We focus on how to communicate with the media whether your

objective is to interest the press in your story or to minimize potential

public relations damage during a crisis.

Supply Chain ProgramsExecutive Certificate in International Supply Chain Management

This comprehensive certificate program is designed for both individuals

new to supply chain management as well as seasoned professionals.

Developed by the College of Business at FIU, the certificate program

includes six modules that cover all relevant areas such as: fundamentals

and global logistics, import and export, supply management,

transportation, and quantitative logistics.

Each module will be delivered in three weekends at Florida International

University. Materials and textbook will be provided.

Fundamentals of Logistics

Expand your professional capabilities and learn about the critical role of

logistics in supply chain management from industry experts. Logistics

fundamentals are central to business success, and include transportation,

inventory management, warehousing and customer relationship

management. In this module, participants learn to analyze logistics

systems to support customer’s demand, measure logistics costs and the

impact on service, profit and revenues, and under how logistics affects a

firm’s sustainability.

Fundamentals of Import and Export

Fundamentals of Import & Export will familiarize participants with import and

export laws, customs regulations, proper approach to conduct domestic and

international business, and practical topics of logistics and transportation

issues. This module will also cover the theory of international merchandise trade;

students will explore the payment methods, risk analysis, and import-export

documentation. Topics include methods of entry into foreign markets, international

contracts, terms of trade and payment, commercial documents, insurance,

packaging, security and customs.

Fundamentals of Transportation

Transportation is an integral part of supply chain management, and when it is

managed properly, it allows supply chain to work more efficiently and effectively.

Participants will learn about cost structure and operating characteristics of the

different modes of transportation, relationship between freight rates, the role of

distribution centers, and the issues that impact the efficiency in transportation

service and planning.

Global Logistics

Global Logistics will familiarize participants with supply chain concepts that

affect global trade. This module will cover the supply chain strategy and how

it interfaces with operations, marketing, and customer service. Topics include

network and system design, Lean and Six Sigma, global sourcing and much more.

Logistics Modeling

The logistics modeling module focuses on quantitative analysis to resolve

strategic and technical problems and improve decision-making. Participants will

learn about how to use probability values to make decision under risk, develop

regression models for predictive purposes, understand properties of linear

programming and more.

Supply Management

Supply management is the heart and soul of supply chain interactions. The chain

starts with finding, selecting, and managing effective and efficient suppliers of

materials, equipment, and services. Supply management can affect a firm’s

bottom line positively as much as or more than any other business function.

This module covers such topics as strategic issues to consider when deciding

to outsource manufacturing, understand how companies benefit from buying

globally, and the major components that make up the total cost of good or

service.



Customized Professional Education ProgramsMost of these programs can be delivered on site at your workplace and/

or customized to meet your organization’s needs. We also can develop new

programs to meet your organization’s specific requirements and objectives. For

information about customizing an Executive & Professional Education program,

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