Professional development

The Kathleen Brush Program for Women in Leadership, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 5 through April 24, 2019, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road., Boca Raton. Intensive 12-session certificate program will combine both hard and soft business skills while also teaching techniques to overcome subtle gender biases that affect a woman’s ability to advance her career. In addition to the in-class curriculum, participants will be matched with C-Suite level mentors and will be developing a written Individual Development Plan to guide professional growth. The program will feature a networking and mentoring program and emphasize applying theory-to-practice. Some partial scholarships are available. Professional development and continuing education credits are available. business.fau.edu/womensleadership

SCORE Entrepreneur Academy — Certificate Program, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sept. 8; and Sept. 15: 9 a.m., Kaiser University 2085 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach. Palm Beach SCORE presents a 3-part series: Getting started; Developing a marketing plan; Financial Matters. 561-833-1672.

Small Business Executive Program; Nonprofit Executive Program Spring 2019: Presented by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, part of Florida State University’s College of Business. Classes will be held in Broward and Palm Beach counties. The programs commence in January and run through May, featuring nine sessions that each focus on a particular aspect of growing a business or nonprofit. ideal for CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, presidents and executive directors of small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Graduates emerge with the skills and training needed to capitalize on business opportunities, implement best practice management, and turn challenges into strategic advantage. Applications deadline Sept. 30. southflorida@jimmoraninstitute.fsu.edu, call 954-399-2849 or visit JimMoranInstitute.org