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Hall-mark Professional Development Courses

Unlock your potential with Seton Hall University's Hall-mark professional development courses, a series of professional development programs designed to elevate your career and academic journey.

These courses are offered at no additional fee for current Seton Hall matriculated graduate students, providing a unique opportunity to enhance your skill set and advance your professional goals without financial barriers. 

Why Choose Hall-mark Graduate Certificate Courses?

Seton Hall’s Hall-mark graduate certificate courses are crafted to deliver practical application and industry relevance, ensuring you gain the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in today’s dynamic job market. Each course is taught by experienced faculty who bring real-world insights and expertise to the classroom, helping you to stay ahead of industry trends and make a meaningful impact in your field.

Featured Courses:

  • AI, Generative AI and ChatGPT Deconstructed: Insights into the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
    Session Dates: February 4, 6, 11 and 13, 2025, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
    Designed for non-technical learners interested in understanding the underlying technology and wide-ranging impacts of AI, GenAI and Chatbots like ChatGPT, this course breaks down complex AI concepts into plain English, offering hands-on practice with ChatGPT prompt engineering, a clear view of how these technologies work and their practical applications. 
  • Approaches to Contemporary Leadership
    What Makes a Successful Leader? The new Approaches to Contemporary Leadership course from Seton Hall’s Buccino Leadership Institute addresses this question by providing an overview of the factors essential for effective leadership. This course is designed for practitioners – those in leadership positions or aspiring to lead.

  • Digital Content Creation
    Next session: October 9, 16 and 23, 7 to 9 p.m.
    Participants will explore the dynamic landscape of digital content creation, from compelling visuals to engaging narratives, with emphasis on harnessing cutting-edge tools and platforms to craft content that resonates across diverse audiences. Participants will gain insights into content optimization for various digital channels, driving traffic, and fostering meaningful connections.

  • Innovation and Design Thinking
    Next session: November 7, 14 and 21, 6 to 8 p.m.
    This course blends design thinking principles with creating an innovation mindset primed for creative problem-solving and user-centric innovation. Participants acquire practical techniques to identify opportunities, prototype ideas, and iterate solutions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This interdisciplinary course draws from fields such as technology, business, and psychology and emphasizes practical applications across industries, allowing participants to develop the skills to lead teams through collaborative ideation sessions and navigate complex challenges with confidence.

  • Global Immersion
    Immerse yourself in a transformative journey that blends academic rigor with service-oriented global engagement, aligned with the principles of Catholic mission and service. Through experiential learning and immersive experiences, students engage with diverse communities, fostering empathy, cultural competency, and a commitment to social justice. If interested for Spring break or Summer 2025, please email [email protected]

Enroll Today

Take the next step in your professional development with Seton Hall University’s Hall-mark Graduate Certificate Courses. To register as a current graduate student, please email [email protected] for promo code to use during course checkout.

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