Professional skills are essential for almost any role, even if they don’t always appear in the job description. CFTEA’s professional skills and special topics courses focus on durable, transferable capabilities that help professionals adapt, collaborate, and thrive in the workplace.
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| Course | Code | Format | Date Time | Duration | Location | Instructor | Credits / PDU | Price | Tags | hf:tax:instructor | hf:tax:location | hf:tax:format | hf:tax:product_cat |
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| Ace Your Job Search!, CEUs, SHRMs | M5100SP | Self Paced | 5 hours | Online | 1/4 | $119.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Aging in the Workplace: Minimizing Health Care Expenses in Retirement | LP5091W4 | Virtual Classroom | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 9:30am 10:15am | 60 Minutes | Melissa L. | $0.00 | FREE, health insurance, healthcare, medicare, retire, retirement | melissa-l | virtual-classroom | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||
| AI in Banking Workshop (ABA) | A5116ILO | Instructor Led Online | 5 Sessions | 1/2 | $595.00 | AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, prompt, prompting | instructor-led-online | for-banking-professionals professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Art of Influencing Others | H5081SP | Self Paced | Online | 1/4 | $99.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Beating Burnout Audiobook and Workbook | C5104AB | Audiobook | 1 hour | $25.00 | audiobook | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||||
| Bookkeeper Certificate Cost-Saving Bundle | CM5115SP | Self Paced | 35 hours | 2 | $799.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Boost Your Confidence Bundle | C5089SPB | Self Paced | 20 hours | 1 | $325.00 | branding, people skills, personal brand, soft skills, working with others | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Building Confidence and Assertiveness Audiobook | C5080AB | Audiobook | 1 hour 15 minutes | $25.00 | audiobook | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||||
| Building Financial Literacy Cost-Savings Bundle | C5093SP | Self Paced | 5 hours | $129.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||||
| Capital Campaigns, ATD, CFRE, HRCI, IACET, SHRM | M5117SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | Fundraiser, nonprofit, Raising Money | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Certificate in Agile Project Management (ACE CREDIT), CEUs, PDUs | M1027SPACE | Self Paced | 32 hours | 2 | $719.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Certificate in Agile Project Management, CEUs, PDUs | M1027SP | Self Paced | 17 hours | Online | 1 | $309.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Certificate in Creativity and Innovation, CEUs, HRCIs, SHRMs | M5003SP | Self Paced | 22 hours | Online | 1 | $269.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Certified Health Savings Professional ILO (Exam Fee Included) - HSA University | S5013ILO | Instructor Led Online | Put Desired Date in Notes of Order | 5 weeks | Online | 3 | $999.00 | CHSP | online | instructor-led-online | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||
| Certified IRA Specialist I ILO (Exam Included) - IRA University | S5019ILO | Instructor Led Online | Put Desired Date in Notes of Order | 6 weeks | Online | 3 | $1,299.00 | online | instructor-led-online | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||
| Certified IRA Specialist II ILO (Exam Fee Included) | S0923ILO | Instructor Led Online | Contact CFTEA Office | Online | $998.00 | online | instructor-led-online | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| CFTEA Global Workplace Skills Audio Library | C5999ABL | Audiobook | $129.00 | audiobook | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||||
| Challenging Negative Attitudes | H5082SP | Self Paced | Online | 1/4 | $99.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Contributing to a Respectful Workplace | C5057SP | Self Paced | 2 hours | 1/4 | $99.00 | collaboration, Inclusion, positive, relationship building | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Creating a Culture of Ownership and Responsibility | H2001SP | Self Paced | 1/4 | $99.00 | accountability, accountable | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| CTFA Exam Online Prep | A5004ILO | Instructor Led Online | Call CFTEA office to Schedule | 12 Weeks | Online | $895.00 | online | instructor-led-online | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Dealing with Distractions | C5087SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $99.00 | goals, priority, time management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Dementia Crisis Certificate | M1544SP | Self Paced | 14 hours | 1/2 | $249.00 | Alzheimer's, elderly, seniors | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Effective Communication Cost-Savings Bundle | C5080SPB | Self Paced | 10 hours | 1 | $325.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Effectively Managing Project Stakeholders, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5120SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Effectively Managing Stress in the Workplace | C5007SP | Self Paced | 5 hours | 1/2 | $99.00 | balance, balancing, coping, management, situation, Work | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Emotional Intelligence | H5010SP | Self Paced | Online | 1/4 | $99.00 | coaching emotion, conflict resolution, dealing with difficult people, durable skills, EQ skills, soft skills, understanding others | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5121SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Essentials of Board Service | C9998SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $129.00 | communication, critical thinking, decision making, leadership, officer, strategic planning | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Essentials of Project Management | H5085SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | Online | 1/4 | $99.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Essentials of Success Certificate | SEE AWARD PAGE | Awards | 25 hours | 2 | $790.00 | critical thinking, distractions, EI, emotional intelligence, find your why, goals, personal brand, purpose, resilience, Transform Life | awards | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Essentials of Workplace Conduct | A5011SP | Self Paced | 40 min | Online | 1/4 | $95.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Ethical Issues for Bookkeepers Guided Learning | C5107SP | Guided Learning | 5 hours | Andrew L. | 1/2 | $299.00 | andrew-l | guided-learning | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Ethics for Project Managers, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5122SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Finding Purpose In Your Career , CEUs, SHRMs | M5101SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | Online | 1/4 | $95.00 | career development, career path, career planning | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||
| Finding Your Way By Finding Your Why | C5084SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $99.00 | career path, career planning, leadership advancement, purpose, Work | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Human Trafficking and Human Smuggling | Self Paced | 30 minutes | 1/4 | $55.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||||
| Improving Mindfulness Audiobook | C5086AB | Audiobook | 60 Minutes | 1/4 | $25.00 | audiobook | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Interpersonal Skills Cost-Savings Bundle | C1200SPB | Self Paced | 15 hours | 1 | $325.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Introduction to Individual Retirement Accounts | A5015SP | Self Paced | 30 min | Online | 1/4 | $95.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Introduction to Nonprofit Management, ATD, HRCI, SHRM, CFRE, IACET | M9998SP | Self Paced | 5 hours | 1/4 | $119.00 | board | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| IRA Fundamentals | C5017SP | Self Paced | 5 hours | Andrew L. | 1/2 | $199.00 | andrew-l | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| LEED Green Associate v4 Exam Prep, CEUs | M5086SP | Self Paced | 14 hours | 2 | $299.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Managing Change | A5044SP | Self Paced | 15 min | Online | 1/4 | $55.00 | adapt, adapting | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||
| Managing Emotions in Times of Stress and Uncertainty | C5086SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $99.00 | balancing, boundaries, breathing, burnout, coping, fear, managing change, mindfulness, Work | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Managing Real World Projects, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5118SP | Self Paced | 10 hours | 1/4 | $259.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Networking for Success CEUs, HRCIs, SHRMs | M5102SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | Online | 1/4 | $95.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Online Communication Suite (Social Media) | A5026SP | Self Paced | 10 min | Online | 1/4 | $55.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| PCM® Marketing Management Bundle and Practice Exam, AMA, IACET, ATD | M1545SP | Self Paced | 16 hours | 1 | $849.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Personal Creativity, CEUs, HRCIs, SHRMs | M5058SP | Self Paced | 5 hours | Online | 1/2 | $95.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Personal Finance, CEUs, SHRMS | M5030SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | Online | 1/4 | $95.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| PM Skills® Toolkit: Communication Tools, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5136SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills® Toolkit: Resource Negotiation Tools, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5137SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Analysis and Problem Solving, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5123SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Change Management | M5139SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Communication, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5124SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Conflict Management, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5125SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Critical Thinking and Decision Making, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5126SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Embracing Risk and Uncertainty, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5127SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics risk-management | |||||
| PM Skills®: Expanding Focus and Alignment | M5128SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Interaction and Engagement, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5129SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Interpersonal Skills for Project Leaders, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCU, SHRM | M5130SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Leadership, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5131SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Negotiation, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5132SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| PM Skills®: Planning and Project Design, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5133SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Tailoring and Adaptability, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5134SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| PM Skills®: Team Development, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5135SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Presentation Skills Suite | A5030SP | Self Paced | 50 min | Online | 1/4 | $95.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Project Management Fundamentals, IACET | M5119SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $35.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Purposeful Relationship Building: Keeping Customers Engaged | C5081SP | Self Paced | 25 Minutes | 1/4 | $25.00 | branch, client, communication, customer service, member, small talk, speaking, working with people | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Reach Your Goals | C5088SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $99.00 | goal setting | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Real Life Body Language Audiobook and eBook | C5096AB | Audiobook | 40 minutes | $25.00 | audiobook | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||||
| Real World Project Management Cost Saving Bundle, ATD, HRCI, SHRM, IACET, PMI | M5138SPB | Self Paced | 16 hours | 1 | $325.00 | change management, communication, conflict, critical thinking, EI, emotional intelligence, ethics, interpersonal, problem solving, risk, uncertainty | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics risk-management | |||||
| Sales Essentials Certificate | C5046SP | Self Paced | 18 hours | Online | $325.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Sales Planning Suite | A5050SP | Self Paced | 20 min | Online | 1/4 | $55.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Skills for Your Best Tomorrow Bundle | C5090SPB | Self Paced | 20 hours | 1 | $325.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Steps to a Powerful Personal Brand | C5082SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $99.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Supercharge Your Personal Creativity (powered by MindEdge) | M5060SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | 1/4 | $20.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Taking Initiative | H5086SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | Online | 1/4 | $99.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| Team Excellence | H5083SP | Self Paced | Online | 1/4 | $99.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| The First 30 Days, CEUs, HRCIs, SHRMs | M5103SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | Online | 1/4 | $95.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||
| The Purpose Project - Fearlessly Find and Foster Your Life | C5085SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $99.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Top 10 Financial Habits That Matter the Most | C5094SP | Self Paced | 2 hours | 1/4 | $99.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Transforming Key Areas of Your Life | C5083SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $99.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Transforming Key Areas of Your Life Audiobook and eBook | C5083AB | Audiobook | 40 minutes | 1/4 | $25.00 | audiobook | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Upping Your Professional Game Bundle | C5100SPB | Self Paced | 9 hours | 1/2 | $325.00 | adulting, life skills, pandemic | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||
| Work From Home: Health and Wellness at Home, CEUs | M5097SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Work From Home: Work - Life Balance, CEUs | M5083SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics | ||||||
| Work-Life Balance Strategies Audiobook | C5105AB | Audiobook | 1 hour | $25.00 | audiobook | professional-skills-and-special-topics | |||||||
| Working Effectively with Co-Workers | H5005SP | Self Paced | Online | 1/4 | $99.00 | online | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics |
As roles, technologies, and workplace expectations continue to evolve, professionals require more than technical expertise to succeed — they need the ability to adapt to new challenges and contribute as both reliable teammates and effective leaders.
CFTEA’s professional skills and special topics courses cover a wide range of competencies that support effectiveness across industries and career stages. Course topics include communication, emotional intelligence, leadership, teamwork, project management, creativity, ethics, personal finance, career development, and workplace well-being, along with emerging topics like AI and remote work.
Designed for real-world application, CFTEA’s curriculum helps students strengthen interpersonal skills, manage change, and navigate complex workplace dynamics. With flexible learning formats, you can tailor professional development to your schedule and goals. Many courses can be bundled with other areas like compliance, lending, and technology to earn a certificate, certification, or diploma with CFTEA.
Build the skills that power long-term success in any role. Contact the CFTEA office to learn more or enroll in a professional skills course today.
CFTEA has access to an extensive course library beyond what’s listed on our website. If you don’t see exactly what you need, please contact our office. We’re happy to explore additional course options or recommend learning opportunities that align with your professional goals.
Training completed through other providers may be eligible for transfer toward CFTEA certificates, diplomas, or certifications. Contact our office for details.
These courses are designed for professionals at all career stages, including entry-level employees, experienced professionals, managers, and team leaders. They’re ideal for anyone looking to strengthen workplace effectiveness, expand transferable skills, or explore emerging professional topics.
Yes. While many learners work in financial services, CFTEA’s professional skills and special topics courses focus on universal competencies — such as communication, leadership, project management, and personal development — that are applicable across industries and roles.
Yes. Many professional skills and special topics courses offer continuing education credits, and CFTEA provides certificates and bundled programs in areas such as accounting, project management, asset management, and much more.