Certificate Offerings:
Fundamentals of Engineering Review Program - an intensive 63-hour, 21-session review for the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) to prepare them for the FE exam. In order to hold the title of “Professional Engineer,” individuals must take two exams – the FE exam and a discipline-specific examination. This program is designed for engineering professionals who intend to sit for the next FE exam. Learn More About The Fundamentals of Engineering Review Program
Project Management - Project Management today is a critical, in-demand skill set. Being a successful project manager requires a combination of process skills and human interaction skills. This certificate will provide you with a strong foundation in both the knowledge and interpersonal aspects of being an effective project manager. Learn More About Project Management
Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) Essentials of Human Resource Management® - Human resource issues impact every company in some way. That's why it's important to understand the fundamental issues surrounding HR today. Learn more about SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management
SHRM Learning System® - PHR/SPHR Certification Course - provides the most current and comprehensive knowledge of the six functional areas of Human Resource Management – Strategic Management; Workforce Planning and Employment; Human Resource Development; Compensation and Benefits; Employee and Labor Relations; and Occupational Health, Safety, and Security. Learn More About the SHRM Learning System® - PHR/SPHR Certification Course
Workforce Opportunity Service Program (WOS) - recruits students from high schools, colleges and/or Veterans’ associations from targeted low–income areas, generally in proximity to a company that will seek to employ WOS student consultants. WOS works with those schools, associations and meets with parents, guardians and families of prospective students. Learn More About WOS
Courses:
Advanced Metals and Jewelry - This class is designed for students who are familiar with the basics of metalsmithing and jewelry making, such as fabricating, casting, finishing and simple stone setting. Students will develop individual ideas and explore new concepts. Technical demonstrations will be offered at the students’ request. Learn More About Advanced Metals and Jewelry
Beginning Jewelry and Metalwork - Explore the technical challenges and creative discovery of designing and creating your own jewelry. In this class, designed just for beginners, students will learn to fabricate (saw, sand, solder), cast texture, polish and set stones in unique and personal designs. No prior metalsmithing or art knowledge is required. Learn More About Beginning Jewelry and Metalwork
Drawing and Design Fundamentals - This class will cover basic drawing techniques which may include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, color pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers, markers, styluses, and various metals (such as silver-point). A variety of drawing surfaces and design concepts will be explored. Learn More About Drawing and Design Fundamentals
Exploring Drawing Through Nature - Students in this class will develop drawing skills using elements from nature such as leaves, shells, bones, flowers, and pods. Instruction will emphasize using value and line to define form. Students will experiment with a variety of drawing media, including graphite, conte crayon, charcoal, and colored pencil. Both representational and abstract approaches will be incorporated into lessons. Learn More About Exploring Drawing Through Nature
Exploring Printmaking - Exploring printmaking will cover some of the simplest processes to create prints with an element of originality using simple contemporary techniques. Students will produce multiples of the same work, which is called a “print”. Learn More About Exploring Printmaking
Introduction to Digital Photography - This course will address the basic principles of working with digital photography. The primary focus will be on learning a digital workflow and proper camera use. Flatbed scanning and ink jet printing will also be addressed. Learn More About Introduction to Digital Photography
Photography: The Landscape and City - Participants will explore the role of landscape and the city in photography: the intersections between the history of both the landscape and city in photography, the role that photography plays in our understanding of our surrounding environment and how to approach this subject photographically. Learn More About Photogpraphy: The Landscape and City
Microsoft Project 2010: Level 1 - an 8-hour course designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool, such as Microsoft Project 2010 to manage those project plans. Learn More About Microsoft Project Level 1
Microsoft Project 2010: Level 2 - Learn how to manage and customize project plans during the implementation stage of a project in this 8-hour course. Students must complete Microsoft Project 2010: Level 1 prior to taking this course. Learn More About Microsoft Project Level 2
Conferences, Lecture Series, and Institutes:
Best Practices Conference - is a dynamic forum for area educators to learn about research and strategies for implementing writing-to-learn strategies in their classrooms. Each year, conference participants engage in interactive workshops showcasing classroom inquiry projects conducted by our Invitational Summer Institute participants. Upon completion of our 4-week summer writing institute, participants propose and conduct action research projects in their various classrooms, write inquiry narratives, and present their findings at each year's conference. Learn More About The Best Practices Conference
Diverse Literacies Conference - focuses on significant, current educational issues such as the diverse literacies students bring into our classrooms, the diverse literacy competencies necessitated by and developed through modern living, and the need to effectively reach all our students, the conference is attended by interested educators of various grade levels and student populations. Learn More About The Diverse Literacies Conference
The Lehigh Valley Writing Project - is a member site of the National Writing Project. The NWP is a network of sites anchored at colleges and universities and serving educators across disciplines and at all levels, early childhood through university. We provide professional development, develop resources, generate research, and act on knowledge to improve the teaching of writing and learning in schools and communities. Learn More About The Lehigh Valley Writing Project
Three Days/Three Modes: An Academy for Implementing the Common Core State Standards in Literacy - This three-day academy offers all educators across all grade levels and content areas (K-12) an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Literacy, specifically Writing, and how the standards impact classroom practices. Learn More About Three Days/Three Modes
Senior Adults Gaining Enrichment Program (SAGE) - offers an opportunity to enrich one’s life through learning in a relaxed and accepting environment. We cover a wide range of subjects in our college level lectures. Learn More About Our SAGE Program
Continuing Education
2809 Saucon Valley Road
Center Valley, PA 18034-8447
Phone: 610-285-5000
Fax: 610-285-5256
DIRECTIONS TO
CENTER VALLEY
CAMPUS
The Penn State Center
@ Overlook Park
445 Hanover Avenue
Allentown, PA 18109
Phone: 610-841-5330
Fax: 610-841-3310