Workplace Edge

Career Ready Credentials: Flexible, Self-Paced Online Learning for Today’s Workforce

Build practical skill, strengthen your professional experience and prepare for what comes next with Workplace Edge, Central Penn College’s online microcredential platform. We offer flexible, non-credit learning experiences designed for individuals who want to develop career-focused skills without committing to a traditional degree or college certificate program.

Through short-form, self-paced online programs, Workplace Edge makes professional learning more accessible for working adults, career changers, employers and lifelong learners.

Whether you want to advance in your current position, explore a new career field or strengthen your resume, Workplace Edge provides a practical place to begin.

Workplace Edge Programs

Workplace Edge programs focus on practical skills, emerging industries and the changing needs of employers and professionals.

Cannabis Customer Experience Excellence

Customer experience can play an important role in attracting new clients, building trust and encouraging long-term loyalty within the cannabis industry.

Cannabis Customer Experience Excellence: How to Attract, Serve, and Retain Loyal Clients is a self-paced online program designed to help learners better understand the strategies behind effective customer service and relationship building.

This program is ideal for individuals working in or exploring the cannabis industry who want to improve the way they communicate with customers, create positive experiences and support customer retention.

Click here to sign up for Cannabis Customer Experience Excellence

Additional Workplace Edge microcredentials and professional learning opportunities will be introduced as the platform continues to grow.

What Is Workplace Edge?

Workplace Edge is a collection of flexible, online, non-credit microcredentials from Central Penn College.

These focused learning experiences help individuals develop practical, career-ready skills through programs that are shorter and more accessible than traditional degree or academic certificate programs.

Workplace Edge programs are: Fully online, Self-paced, Focused on practical workplace skills, Designed for busy adults, Built around workforce and industry needs, Non-credit and separate from Central Penn College degree programs.

Workplace Edge gives learners the freedom to pursue professional development and earn a certificate of completion at a pace that works for their schedules, goals and responsibilities.

Why Choose a Workplace Edge Microcredential?

Microcredentials provide a focused way to develop specific skills, explore an industry or demonstrate continued professional learning. They can help learners respond to changing workplace expectations while building knowledge that may support career growth.

Workplace Edge microcredentials offer:

Practical, Career-Focused Skills

Programs are developed around relevant professional topics and real-world workplace needs.

• Flexible Online Learning – Complete coursework online and work through the program on your schedule.
• Short-Form Professional Development – Focus on a specific subject without making the time commitment required by a traditional degree program.
• Accessible Learning Opportunities– Explore a new professional field or strengthen your skills before deciding whether a longer educational program is right for you.
• A Connection to Central Penn College – Experience the flexible, career-focused approach that has helped Central Penn College prepare learners for professional success.

Who Should Enroll in Workplace Edge?

Workplace Edge is designed for individuals at many stages of their professional journey.

Programs may be a good fit for:Working adults seeking professional development, Employees who want to strengthen workplace skills

• Professionals preparing for career advancement
• Individuals exploring a new career or industry
• Employers looking for flexible workforce development opportunities
• Lifelong learners interested in practical, career-focused education
• Individuals who are not ready to pursue a full degree or academic certificate

You do not need to be enrolled in a Central Penn College degree program to participate in Workplace Edge.

How Workplace Edge Works

• 1. Choose a Program – Explore available Workplace Edge microcredentials and select a program that supports your professional interests or career goals.
• 2. Learn Online -Access your learning experience online and complete the material from a location that works for you.
• 3. Progress at Your Own Pace – Work through the program according to your schedule, without regularly scheduled classroom meetings.
• 4. Build Career-Ready Skills – Develop focused knowledge that can support your professional growth, workplace performance or exploration of a new field.

Workforce Development for Employers

Workplace Edge also creates opportunities for organizations seeking flexible workforce development and employee training options.

Short-form, skills-based programs can help businesses and organizations provide employees with focused learning opportunities that support changing workplace needs.

Workplace Edge can support employers interested in: Employee professional development, Industry-specific skills training, Customer service development, Workforce upskilling, Career pathway development and/or Flexible online training options.

Organizations interested in Workplace Edge training opportunities are encouraged to contact Central Penn College to discuss their workforce development needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Workplace Edge

• What is a Workplace Edge microcredential? A Workplace Edge microcredential is a focused, non-credit online learning experience offered by Central Penn College. Each program is designed to help learners develop practical knowledge or skills related to a particular professional topic or industry.
• Are Workplace Edge programs online? Yes. Workplace Edge programs are delivered online, allowing learners to participate from a location that is convenient for them.
• Are Workplace Edge programs self-paced? Yes. Workplace Edge programs are designed to be self-paced, giving learners greater flexibility to complete coursework around their professional and personal schedules.
• Do Workplace Edge programs earn college credit? No. Workplace Edge programs are non-credit learning experiences and are separate from Central Penn College’s academic degree and certificate programs. Participants earn a certificate of completion.
• Is a microcredential the same as a professional certification? Not necessarily. A microcredential demonstrates the completion of focused learning in a specific subject. A professional certification is typically awarded by a certifying organization after an individual meets its education, experience or examination requirements.Workplace Edge programs should not be considered professional licensure or third-party certification unless the individual program description specifically states otherwise.
• Do I need to be a Central Penn College student or Alumni? No. Workplace Edge programs are available to anyone!
• Who can benefit from self-paced professional learning? Self-paced professional learning can benefit working adults, career changers, employees seeking advancement, employers developing their workforce and individuals who want to explore a new industry before pursuing additional education.
• What Workplace Edge programs are currently available? The first available Workplace Edge program is Cannabis Customer Experience Excellence: How to Attract, Serve, and Retain Loyal Clients. Additional microcredentials and professional learning opportunities are expected to be added as Workplace Edge grows.
• Can employers use Workplace Edge for employee development? Workplace Edge may provide flexible learning options for employers interested in professional development, upskilling and workforce training. Employers can contact Central Penn College to discuss available programs and organizational needs.
• Can a Workplace Edge program lead to a Central Penn College degree? Workplace Edge programs are separate from Central Penn College’s credit-bearing academic programs. However, they can introduce learners to career-focused education and help them explore whether a certificate or degree program may support their future goals.

Start Building Career-Ready Skills

Explore flexible, self-paced online learning through Workplace Edge at Central Penn College.

Develop practical skills. Explore new professional opportunities. Take your next step with confidence.