Professional Development Staff
Erik VanDyck
Executive Director, Business Development & Industry Engagement
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Sports Studies, Central Michigan
Master of Science in General Administration, Central Michigan
Elizabeth Gawel
Office Coordinator, Business Development
Associate of Arts, Macomb Community College
Global Career Development Facilitator Certification, CCE, Oakland University
Scott Wyckoff
Coordinator, Business Outreach
Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance (Walsh College)
Master of Business Administration (Walsh College)
Professional Development Opportunities
Business Certificates
Your degree and professional experience have taken you far. A business certificate allows you to build on that strong foundation and sharpen your skills with a laser focus in your area of specialty.
Earning a business certification can help you:
- Increase your earning potential and competitive advantage
- Enhance your value in your current position
- Evolve into a new role or make a career change
- Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning and skill development
- Expand your professional network
Cybersecurity
Learn to balance continuity and change in the development, implementation and evaluation of cybersecurity programs and solutions.
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Data Analytics
Level up your career skills with analytics tools and techniques, enabling a competitive edge in your career.
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Global Project and Program Management
Learn to use project management tools and techniques, enabling a competitive edge in your career.
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Human Resource Management
Enhance your knowledge of the human resource practice and skills used in a wide variety of organizational settings.
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Strategic Business Communications
Learn strategies to more effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences.
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Certification Prep Programs
Walsh also offers certification preparation programs for the following industry certifications:
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
The CMA credential signifies mastery of principles and practices for corporate accountants and corporate financial professionals.
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Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM)
Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field - and a valuable asset to your organization.
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Tax Continuing Education
Walsh Tax Continuing Education (CE) courses offer high-quality curriculum taught by accounting and tax faculty with years of experience in the industry.
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Walsh College HR Summit
The summit attracts more than 150 HR professionals annually. Structured for anyone whose professional HR role includes benefits, hiring, compensation, and personnel management.
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