PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Business and Finance Courses

Build new skills or update your credentials with the River’s online professional development programs. Focus areas include:

Human Resources

Deepen your understanding and effectiveness in critical HR functions with courses that can help you navigate HR legislation and foster understanding of key HR concepts and terminology across your organization. The River can also help you prepare you for SHRM-CP/SCP certification.

Real Estate

Prepare for licensure as a real estate agent or earn continuing education credits to keep your license in good standing with a range of affordable online programs you can complete at your own pace.

Insurance

The River offers a variety of affordable, online courses for insurance professionals at all stages of their careers. Options are designed to help you meet requirements for pre-licensing, continuing education, and insurance designations in the state of Florida. We also offer exam prep courses to help you get ready for state insurance exams.

Computer and Technology Courses

Level up your computer skills with courses on essential software tools like Microsoft Excel. With courses designed for beginner to advanced users, you can get training that fits your current skill level.

Fire Courses

IThe River’s School of Continuing Education and Fire Academy offer multiple advanced fire courses in partnership with specialized companies. You must be a certified firefighter to enroll.

Course availability changes periodically; potential topics include urban search and rescue, courses for drivers/engineers/pump operators, and advanced training in hazmat, advanced survival, and more.

Health Science Courses

Through The River’s non-credit health science courses, you can gain industry certifications and, in some cases, CEUs. Options include CPR certification for health care professionals and our dental assisting boot camp.

Legal Courses

Complete the required training to become a process server in Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin & Okeechobee Counties. The River also offers state-mandated guardianship courses for natural and non-natural parents.

Criminal Justice Courses

Advance your career in law enforcement with the River’s courses on topics ranging from hostage negotiation to management to school resource officer training.

Trade and Industry Courses

Further your career by building or improving on in-demand trade skills. Options include preparing for your CDL license, building welding skills, or earning your OSHA card.