Professional Development Opportunities

There are numerous professional development opportunities available through K-State.

Highlighted Opportunities

This course is intended for individuals preparing for the certified crop adviser exam. The course is divided in multiple modules and includes multiple practice quizzes, randomly selected from a pool of more than 500 questions prepared by Kansas State University faculty.

Fundamentals of Data Analytics Using Python

Become a data-savvy professional. In this badge, we will develop the most fundamental skills in data analytics, including data collection from websites and databases, data wrangling & ETL (extract-transform-load), visualization, and business intelligence. We will start with Python Bootcamp and learn how to read, process, and export data using Python language.

Grant Development and Management Professional Course

This noncredit online course introduces students to the grant development process and provides an overview of what happens after a grant is awarded. At the end of the course, students will have completed a fundable proposal.

Conflict Resolution Professional Certificate

View information about courses associated with this professional certificate.

Finances and the Farm

Education Only Option

Course is designed for educational purposes and does not fulfill Farm Service Agency (FSA) borrower’s requirements.

FSA Credit Option

This course is designed to fulfill Farm Service Agency (FSA) borrower’s financial requirements.

Grant Writing Basics

This Grant Writing Basics course consists of two (3-hour) online live sessions with many additional resources. Time for interaction with other participants is an important aspect of the class; even experienced grant writers pick up tips and are reenergized after consulting with peers.

Kansas Hazardous Waste Handler Training Course

This online course was designed in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to assist businesses and industries in meeting employee training responsibilities as required by Kansas Administrative Regulations (KAR).

Lean Six Sigma Courses

Lean Six Sigma helps you focus on proactive solutions that will keep problems from happening in the first place. While Lean Six Sigma is designed to improve processes and increase customer value, the reason it is so successful is that it provides immediate and measurable results to your organization’s bottom line. 

Radon Online Training

Learn how to become a certified radon professional in your state and access continuing education courses for radon professionals.