Marketing impacts all individuals, organizations, industries, and companies. It is much more than simply advertising or selling, but instead is a process for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value. In this course, learners will receive a detailed overview of the marketing process, marketing environments, and consumer behavior. Upon completion, learners will be able to create customer relationships and value through marketing, develop successful marketing strategies, understand the marketing environment, and understand consumer behavior.
Consumer psychology examines how individuals' thoughts, emotions, and motivations affect their decision-making processes when purchasing goods and services, considering social factors.
Customer Relationship Marketing is a methodology that aims to establish and nurture enduring, personal connections with clients, encouraging loyalty and repeat purchases through customized communication and support.
A marketing strategy is a detailed approach designed to accomplish business objectives by effectively conveying the worth of offerings to a specific consumer group, utilizing market analysis and branding methods.
Marketing Ethics refers to the moral principles governing marketing practices, ensuring honesty, fairness, and responsibility towards consumers and society.
Learners must read four chapters, complete four, chapter assignments, and finish five marketing and application-based activities related to the content. Textbook: Kerin, R. A., & Hartley, S. W. (2022). Marketing: The Core. McGraw-Hill. Chapter Overview: - Chapter 1: Creating Customer Relationships and Value Through Marketing - Chapter 2: Developing Successful Organizational and Marketing Strategies - Chapter 3: Understanding the Marketing Environment, Ethical Behavior, and Social Responsibility - Chapter 4: Understanding Consumer Behavior
Buyer behavior can be considered the driving force behind marketing strategies and processes. In this course, learners will expand their understanding of buyer behaviors by taking an in-depth look at organizations as customers, how to reach global consumers and markets, and how to expand research from customer insights into marketing actions. Learners will also develop a better understanding of marketing segmentation, targeting, and positioning.
International marketing refers to the marketing of goods or services overseas, adjusting tactics to accommodate diverse cultural, regional, and economic conditions.
Market research is the organized process of collecting, examining, and interpreting data about consumers, competitors, and the market to guide a company's strategic planning and decision-making.
Market segmentation is the process of dividing a large market into smaller groups with shared traits, interests, or needs, to improve targeted marketing strategies.
Learners must read four chapters, complete four, chapter assignments, and finish five marketing and application-based activities related to the content. Textbook: Kerin, R. A., & Hartley, S. W. (2022). Marketing: The Core. McGraw-Hill. Chapter Overview: • Chapter 5: Understanding Organizations as Customers • Chapter 6: Understanding and Reaching Global Consumers and Markets • Chapter 7: Marketing Research: From Customer Insights to Actions • Chapter 8: Marketing Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning
Among all marketing factors, the price has a unique and important role. Customers must be willing to pay the price established, the price has to pay for the cost of developing, producing, marketing the product, and the price must earn a profit for the organization. In this course, learners will take an in-depth look at the product life cycle and the importance of pricing products appropriately. Upon completion, learners will understand the development of new products and services, the product life-cycle concept, and the steps needed to set a final price for a product.
Product development is the process of creating and introducing new or improved products to the market, encompassing stages such as ideation, design, engineering, testing, and marketing.
Product management involves the strategic oversight of a product's development, determining its purpose, timeline, and features to be created by the engineering department.
Brand management involves creating and maintaining a consistent brand identity, promoting positive perception and driving awareness, loyalty, and competitive advantage through marketing channels.
Pricing strategy is a methodical approach to setting product or service prices, considering factors like customer value, market demand, and competition, in order to achieve business objectives.
Market pricing involves assessing a job's competitive value based on the analysis of wage statistics and pay patterns for comparable roles in a specific industry or location.
Learners must read three chapters, complete three, chapter assignments, and finish eight marketing and application-based activities related to the content. Textbook: Kerin, R. A., & Hartley, S. W. (2022). Marketing: The Core. McGraw-Hill. Chapter Overview: • Chapter 9: Developing New Products and Services • Chapter 10: Managing Successful Products, Services, and Brands • Chapter 11: Pricing Products and Services
Reaching prospective buyers, whether directly or indirectly, is a prerequisite for successful marketing; however, there are a variety of ways for businesses to connect with consumers. In this course, learners will focus on how businesses reach their customers by analyzing marketing channels, supply chains, retailing and wholesaling, and interactive and multichannel marketing. Each category will provide a detailed look at what channels, activities, and strategies are used in marketing and help learners gain a better understanding of how they can reach potential consumers.
Channel marketing is the process of selecting and managing distribution channels, such as retailers or online platforms, to effectively market and sell a company's products to customers.
Supply chain management is the strategic oversight of the entire process of sourcing, transporting, and delivering goods to customers, aiming to enhance cost-effectiveness, performance, and overall value.
Retail Marketing Strategy entails creating and implementing tactics aimed at boosting direct-to-consumer sales via multiple channels, ultimately enhancing overall retail revenue.
Wholesaling consists of selling products in large quantities to retailers, industries, or business entities, typically involving inventory control, vendor negotiations, and client relationship management.
Interactive marketing is a customer-focused approach that uses tailored communication and real-time responses to create engaging experiences based on individual behaviors and preferences.
Learners must read three chapters, complete three, chapter assignments, and finish five marketing and application-based activities related to the content. Textbook: Kerin, R. A., & Hartley, S. W. (2022). Marketing: The Core. McGraw-Hill. Chapter Overview: • Chapter 12: Managing Marketing Channels and Supply Chains • Chapter 13: Retailing and Wholesaling • Chapter 14: Implementing Interactive and Multichannel Marketing
When communicating to consumers, a company has the option to choose from a variety of promotional tactics that best conveys their product's message. Developing this promotional mix and unifying the message across platforms is known as integrated marketing communications (IMC) and is an essential part of marketing. In this course, learners will take a closer look at IMC and the different promotional elements used to make a diverse and impactful marketing strategy. Upon completion, learners will have an in-depth knowledge of elements like direct marketing, advertising, sales promotions, public relations, social media, and personal selling.
Integrated marketing is a coordinated strategy using multiple communication channels and tools to create a consistent brand message and experience for customers, with the aim of achieving unified goals.
Direct response marketing refers to a marketing approach prompting immediate consumer responses, utilizing direct communication channels and compelling calls-to-action.
Advertising strategy is the methodical approach to determining and conveying convincing messages to a specific audience through ideal media platforms, aiming to accomplish marketing objectives.
Sales promotion refers to marketing tactics that offer temporary incentives, like discounts, coupons, contests, or free samples, to increase product demand and sales.
Public relations refers to the strategic communication process used by organizations to establish and maintain positive relationships with their publics, effectively managing and conveying their image.
Mobile marketing refers to the strategic use of mobile platforms to advertise products and services, connecting with customers via smartphones and tablets using apps, social media, emails, and websites.
Social media marketing involves using social platforms to promote products, engage audiences, and increase brand visibility through strategic content sharing.
Sales management encompasses the development of a sales team, organization of sales activities, and implementation of strategies to consistently achieve and exceed sales goals.
Learners must read four chapters, complete four chapter assignments, and finish six marketing and application-based activities related to the content. Textbook: Kerin, R. A., & Hartley, S. W. (2022). Marketing: The Core. McGraw-Hill. Chapter Overview: • Chapter 15: Integrated Marketing Communications and Direct Marketing • Chapter 16: Advertising, Sales Promotions, and Public Relations • Chapter 17: Using Social Media and Mobile Marketing to Connect with Consumers • Chapter 18: Personal Selling and Sales Management
Learners must complete a series of five noncredit courses related to the principles and foundations of marketing. Learners can submit this badge through Liberty University’s Experience Plus website to receive three credits for a corresponding Liberty course. For more information, please email cpce@liberty.edu.
Marketing is a systematic approach to developing, promoting, and delivering valuable products or services to customers and stakeholders.
Customer relationship management is a strategic approach to enhancing client satisfaction, loyalty, and business growth by effectively communicating and providing services.
Standing For Freedom Summit: Biblical Principles in a Woke World
It’s no secret that progressivism has taken a stronghold in America. Our freedom of expression, the pursuit of happiness, and most importantly, our religious liberty is under attack. From the court of public opinion to the United States Supreme Court, the liberties that birthed this great country are hanging in the balance. This summit allows participants to hear from experts in their field on issues related to critical race theory, abortion, religious liberty, biblical worldview, and more. Participants will be equipped and prepared to courageously speak gospel truth to a broken culture and learn how to stand for what they believe in as Christians.
Communication is the process of exchanging thoughts, data, and emotions via speech, writing, and non-verbal cues, promoting comprehension and productive cooperation.
Critical thinking refers to the skill of impartially assessing and evaluating information to make a well-informed decision, characterized by skepticism and scrutiny of assumed facts.
Decision making is the logical, systematic process of assessing information, considering options, and selecting a course of action to attain intended results.
The recipient of this badge has attended the entirety of the two-day, Standing for Freedom Summit: Biblical Principles in a Woke World. The participant can adequately defend their beliefs as a Christian for topics related to: - Critical Race Theory - Abortion - Religious Liberty - Biblical Worldview
Financial Literacy for Transitioning Veterans
This course provides all military servicemembers with the financial knowledge to maximize economic and personal objectives when separating from the military through retirement or other military separation procedures. Topics include consideration factors for salary, benefits, cost of living comparisons, taxes, relocation, and defense contracting. Whether retiring after decades of service or separating after an initial term, this course will provide a return on investment (ROI) based on knowledge and techniques that increase salary and benefits opportunities, cost comparison measures, and planning considerations for the entire family.
The recipient of this badge has completed Financial Literacy for Transitioning Veterans, and is able to: • Maximize salary negotiations • Understand taxable income requirements • Determine salary requirements necessary to maintain current standard of living • Understand defense contracting pros and cons • Plan considerations for the family
This course is an introduction to the principles and foundations of global ministry. Learners will journey alongside some of Jesus’ followers, including Paul, Philip, Peter, Barnabas, and others, through the book of Acts. The course will focus on some examples and topics that come up in life and cross-cultural ministry as documented in Scripture. By the end, learners will consider how the examples and the topics presented will impact their understanding, support, and pursuit of being a part of what God is doing around the world.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete Global Ministry, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge have gained an understanding of global ministry and God’s heart and commission for all nations. They have demonstrated an understanding of what culture is, how it impacts worldview, and how to bring cultural awareness into communication. Recipients have also learned common patterns and processes that come with cultural adjustment, the importance of dynamic relationships in cross-cultural work, and how to incorporate healthy rhythms to prevent burnout.
This course examines the biblical call to go into all the world and make disciples. Participants will take an in-depth, intentional look at the concept of discipleship. Attention is given to defining biblical discipleship, strategies for fostering an environment of discipleship, and growing in spiritual maturity. At end of this course, learners will have a better understanding of the biblical concept of discipleship and can help create an environment where discipleship flourishes within a ministerial setting.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete Discipleship, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge are able to define biblical discipleship and consider an ecological approach to the topic. They also have demonstrated an understanding of discipleship in the Church and small groups, the importance of accountability, and how to develop individual habits and routines that lead to further discipleship.
For Christians, the Bible is believed to be the inspired and living Word of God that reveals God’s truth to man. As such, the Bible not only enables us to know our Creator but to know ourselves as He intended. Scripture also enables us to know Christ and his redemptive path and plan for our lives. However, there are many today who challenge the authenticity and authority of Scripture. This course covers a number of key doctrines and proofs which affirm the authority of scripture. By the end of this course, participants will learn why Christians can trust God's word, how to explain key doctrines of the Bible, and how to respond to tough questions about the authenticity of Scripture.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete Doctrine of the Bible, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge have demonstrated an understanding of bibliology and the importance of scripture, the doctrine of inspiration, the concept of inerrancy, the importance of biblical authority, and the significance of the biblical canon. Recipients are also capable of affirming the reliability of scripture and responding to critics.
This course is a survey of biblical theology with specific attention given to the metanarrative of Scripture. It provides an overview of biblical theology in a way that is both understandable and encouraging to a participant's walk with God. By the end of this course, learners will understand the major components of biblical theology and the various themes that run throughout the entire Bible.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete Biblical Theology, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge can define the concepts of biblical theology and its major components, understand the basic themes of creation, the fall, and redemption, and define new creation and state its importance in scripture. Recipients can also trace themes of holiness and the concept of the image of God through the entirety of scripture and can understand how to trace a theme through an individual book or author of the Bible.
Bible Study Methods is a methodical overview of how to study the Bible using the skills of observation, interpretation, application, and correlation. Participants will also explore the "why's" and "how's" of studying a particular word or character in the Bible.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete Bible Study Methods, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge have demonstrated an understanding of comparing biblical translations and how to explore the why's and how's of words and their meanings. Recipients will have also explored the process of thorough observation in Bible study methods, accurately grasping the interpretation of a passage, appropriately applying a scripture, and correlating one subject of scripture to the larger narrative.
This course explores the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Throughout the course, participants will receive an overview of both the contents and significance of each book.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete The Pentateuch, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge will have explored Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The recipient will have demonstrated an understanding of key people and events from each book.
This course is a basic survey of the four New Testament gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Throughout the course, participants will study each Gospel and learn about their respective overall themes and unique perspectives.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete The Gospels, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge will have explored the New Testament gospels and developed an understanding of how to read them, including each one's place in the overall story of the Bible.
This course dives into each of the 13 letters authored by the Apostle Paul and focuses on the historical, theological, and practical aspects of these letters. The course also reviews contextual considerations related to the letters of the New Testament and introduces important principles for reading New Testament letters.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete Paul's Letters, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge will have demonstrated an understanding of the major features of Paul's letters and contextual considerations of New Testament books of the Bible.
This course is an overview of biblical evangelism. It covers the biblical and theological foundations of evangelism while also providing practical strategies for evangelism in daily life. A variety of methods and approaches for evangelism are considered and participants will be provided with a number of resources to help share their faith.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete Evangelism, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge have demonstrated an understanding of the gospel and discipleship and how each relates to evangelism. Participants have also explored the topic of serving in evangelism and how it can be practiced today, the important principles of sharing the gospel verbally, the importance of evangelism within their own family and how to develop a family mission statement, the importance of relationships and how to develop evangelism into a daily lifestyle with them, and the urgency of evangelism.
This course surveys the Old Testament from Joshua to Esther. In each module, participants examined 1 to 2 books while paying special attention to the key events and people throughout. By the end of the course, learners will develop an understanding of the contents of each book as well as their significance in the Bible.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete Old Testament Historical Books, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge will have explored the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. The recipient will have demonstrated an understanding of key people and events from each book.
This course dives into each of the 9 letters of the New Testament that were not written by the Apostle Paul, also known as the General Letters. Throughout the course, participants will focus on the historical, theological, and practical aspects of these letters as well as any unique characteristics.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete New Testament General Letters, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge have explored the books of Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John, Jude, and Revelation and demonstrated a general understanding of the historical and literary context of each book.
Salvation is the central theme and message of the Christian faith. For those who accept it, it is the provision of redemption, restoration, and eternal life in Christ. It is also the grand narrative that lines the pages of Scripture and reveals to man a God of love who longs to reconcile a fallen creation unto himself. This course explores humanity’s need for a Savior and the atoning work of Christ on the cross. Through the course, participants consider scripture's redemptive narrative in light of man’s fall and God’s miraculous provision of reconciliation.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete Doctrine of Salvation, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge will demonstrate an understanding of the doctrine of salvation including man's need for a savior, God's redemptive workings in the Old Testament, Christ as a mediator, the significance of Christ's death and resurrection, and the role of faith and repentance.
True leadership isn't a matter of having a certain job or title. It's an ongoing skill you must develop before you can reach the pinnacle of leadership - where experience will allow you to extend your influence beyond your immediate reach and time for the benefit of others. In this course, participants join John C. Maxwell as he explains the 5 levels of leadership: Level 1: Position - People follow because they have to. Level 2: Permission - People follow because they want to. Level 3: Production - People follow because of what you have done for the organization. Level 4: People Development - People follow because of what you have done for them personally. Level 5: Pinnacle - People follow because of who you are and what you represent.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete the 5 Levels of Leadership, including the readings, videos, assignments, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge have demonstrated an understanding of the five levels of leadership and know which level they currently reside in. The participants have also developed strategies for advancing to higher levels and understand the importance of moving up.
What is theology, and why is it important? This course is the first in a two-part series that seeks to answer those questions. Everyone has views about God, but by the end of this course, you will understand whether or not your thoughts about God align with what God has revealed about Himself in Scripture. In this course, attention will be given to defining theology. Additionally, special attention will be given to the doctrine of the Bible, the doctrine of God, the person and work of Christ, and the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Finally, the course will show how these foundational doctrines apply to everyday life.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete Systematic Theology: Part 1, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge can recognize the importance of studying systematic theology, identify the core content of the doctrine of the Bible, the doctrine of God, the doctrine of Christ, and the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, and explain how these doctrines apply to the Christian life.
It is vital to understand how to manage money as guided by Scripture, particularly in today’s global economy. Financial Literacy 101 is designed to assist students in understanding how to pay for college, manage money, and maintain financial responsibility. It provides information relating to college life and preparation/tools for personal finance, as well as biblical stewardship. Students learn applicable skills such as budgeting and planning for current and future financial needs.
Budgeting refers to the process of planning and managing finances, predicting income and expenditures, and directing spending to effectively accomplish financial goals.
Financial planning entails developing strategies and managing assets to attain long-term fiscal objectives and maintain financial well-being for individuals or organizations.
To receive this badge, participants will complete Financial Literacy 101, including the readings, activities, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge can: • Create a personal financial plan that reflects biblically-based convictions about finances. • Demonstrate a proficient knowledge and applied understanding of the Four Hs model for financial decision-making. • Analyze current debt, spending, giving, and saving situations and set SMART goals in at least two areas. • Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of compound interest as it relates to both debt and savings and its effect on long-term financial constraints and capabilities.
Building community in the classroom creates a positive learning environment that aids student engagement and retention. This digital badge represents the achievement of specific competencies by faculty, related to fostering community within educational environments. Badge earners have demonstrated their ability to: facilitate discussions that promote engagement and understanding, apply techniques for providing informative and balanced assignment feedback, use Microsoft Teams as a collaboration tool, and utilize video to enhance interactions in the class setting.
Discussion facilitation involves guiding group conversations to promote productive, inclusive exchanges, encouraging consensus-building and collaborative problem-solving.
Microsoft Teams is a platform for team collaboration, offering features like workplace chat, video meetings, file storage, and application integration to enhance project management and team coordination.
Participants must attend or view the series’/module's four one-hour webinars. Following the series, a module quiz covering content from each of the webinars must be passed with a score of 100/100 to demonstrate comprehension.
To succeed as a faculty member, healthy support systems must be in place. This badge recognizes educators who are committed to elevating student engagement while balancing professional duties with personal life, ensuring sustained productivity and well-being. It signifies an adeptness in implementing efficient grading methods and underscores the educator's discernment in seeking emotional, academic, and administrative support. It is a symbol for educators who not only aim for growth but also ensure their students flourish.
This badge symbolizes the power of helping students tap into their potential. A focus on strategies to bolster student submission and success rates is central to its purpose. It acknowledges the value of the faculty member’s self-assessment through reflective practice. Another component of this badge is the successful utilization of Canvas Analytics to measure and enhance student performance. Lastly, this badge champions the cultivation of academic integrity, laying the foundation for genuine, lasting learning. Demonstrated Skills: Help Students Realize Their Potential, Increase Student Submission and Success Rates, Engage in Personal Reflective Practice, Measure Success with Canvas Analytics, Encourage Academic Integrity
Participants must attend or view the series’/module's five one-hour webinars. Following the series, a module quiz covering content from each of the webinars must be passed with a score of 100/100 to demonstrate comprehension.
Student persistence is a marathon, not a sprint. It focuses on ensuring students start strong, equipped with the resources they need to embark confidently, and can maintain their pace and remain engaged throughout the class. As the finish line approaches, it is important to empower students to conclude their courses with the same enthusiasm with which they began. It represents a commitment to guiding students from the start of their academic race to the finish. Demonstrated skills: Get the Term Started Right, Make Sure Your Students Stay on Pace in the Race, Help Students Finish Strong in Your Course
Leveraging technology is crucial for educators to enhance their teaching methods and foster enriched learning experiences. Central to this badge is the emphasis on effective communication in Canvas, innovative creation of content via "Adobe Express Page”, elevating students' writing quality with proofreading strategies, and proficiency in providing constructive, timely feedback with "GradeAssist." It represents an educator's commitment to embracing technology, not only as a teaching aid but as a catalyst for fostering enriched learning experiences. Demonstrated skills: Communicate in Canvas, Create Content with Adobe Express, Teach Students Proofreading Hacks Using Microsoft Word, Give Assignment Feedback with Grade Assist
Effective teaching demands constant reflection and adaptation. Utilizing faculty evaluation tools offers educators a roadmap for continuous improvement. This badge is an acknowledgment of educators dedicated to understanding and utilizing key assessment instruments for continuous professional development and highlights proficiency in critical areas: the Faculty Portfolio Tool, End-of-Course Survey, and the Faculty Assessment Report. Utilizing each as a tool for self-assessment and growth ensures that teaching remains responsive, impactful, and aligned with educational best practices. Demonstrated Skills: Navigate the Faculty Portfolio, Access and Review End of Course Surveys, Interpret the Faculty Assessment Report (FAR)
Participants must attend or view the series’/module's five one-hour webinars . Following the series, a module quiz covering content from each of the webinars must be passed with a score of 100/100 to demonstrate comprehension.
In the digital age of teaching, educators are increasingly turning to video content as a dynamic tool to engage, instruct, and inspire their students. This badge is tailored for educators striving to elevate the quality of their video content. From guidance in recognizing and sidestepping common pitfalls of video recording to the elevation of routine communications, the badge demonstrates proficiency in capturing video footage, making basic edits, and utilizing Kaltura's captioning features for accessibility. Demonstrated skills: Avoid Common Mistakes in Your Videos, Take Your Weekly Announcements to a New Level, Capture Video with Kaltura, Make Basic Video Edits with Kaltura, Caption and Increase Accessibility to Videos with Kaltura
What is theology, and why is it important? This course is the second in a two-part series that seeks to answer those questions. Everyone has views about God, but by the end of this course, you will understand whether or not your thoughts about God align with what God has revealed about Himself in Scripture. In this course, attention will be given to the doctrine of Humanity, the doctrine of Salvation, the doctrine of the Church, and the doctrine of the End Times. Finally, the course will show how these foundational doctrines apply to everyday life.
In order to receive this badge, participants will complete Systematic Theology: Part 2, including the readings, videos, and required quizzes. Recipients of this badge can recognize the importance of studying systematic theology, identify the core content of the doctrine of Humanity, the doctrine of Salvation, the doctrine of the Church, and the doctrine of the End Times, and explain how these doctrines apply to the Christian life.
This training will consist of three workshops on Cross-Cultural Conversations conducted throughout the semester. Each workshop will be 2 hours. The training will be continued through a choice of attending Global Connect activities all 2 in length for a total of 10 hours of training or participating in 4 hours of Global Partner Student (GPS). This training is designed to improve the cultural intelligence of the participant and furthers the University’s mission by better equipping faculty, staff, and students to communicate with people from all backgrounds.
Intercultural communication refers to the successful exchange of ideas, values, and customs between people from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect.
A Liberty University affiliate needs to attend 3 Cross-Cultural Conversation workshops hosted by the Liberty International Student Center (ISC) and complete practical applications through a choice of attending Global Connect activities all 2 hours in length for a total of 10 hours of training or participating in 4 hours of Global Partner Student (GPS).
The Role of Public Administration course is an introductory course designed to introduce current and future public servants to the legal and political definitions of public administration. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: Define Public Administration, Identify the differences between political and legal definitions of public administration, Identify the elements of bureaucracy, and Understand the importance of constituent trust in public administration. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
Performance Metrics for Program Implementation in the Public Sector
The Performance Metrics for Program Implementation in the Public Sector course is an introductory course designed to introduce current and future public servants to the value of performance metrics for program implementation in the public sector. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: Define public policy, Explain why performance management is important, and Evaluate ways to improve agency and employee productivity. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
The Ethical Use of Public Resources course is an introductory course designed to introduce current and future public servants to the criteria for utilizing public resources. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: Be prepared as a decision-maker not to confuse routine and non-routine choices, and Apply proper analytical tools to facilitate decision making with public resources. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
The Administrative Regulations course is an introductory course designed to help current and future public servants understand administrative regulation as a limiting factor to public administration. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to identify regulatory functions of the legislative body that delegates authority to executive agencies. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
The Budgeting to Meet Goals course is an introductory course designed to introduce current and future public servants to the budgeting process from a contributory perspective, that leads to the eventual drafting of a budget. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: Identify budget processes, Evaluate funding sources of budgets and understanding the volatility of tax bases, and Identify budgeting models. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
Government Involvement in the Economy of a Municipality
The Government Involvement in the Economy of a Municipality course is an introductory course designed to introduce current and future public servants to the economic relationship between federal and state government, and local government. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: Identify the relationship touchpoints between government and local economies, Evaluate the importance of government budgeting/expenditures in local economies. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
The Identifying Political Influences course is an introductory course designed to introduce current and future public servants to how to understand and identify how political influences can impact the budgeting process. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to identify the major political influences on budgeting, including multiple practices of various budget models and how politics can be a minor or major influence on the direction of government budgeting. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
The Drafting a Budget Analysis Memo course is an introductory course designed to introduce current and future public servants to how to draft a budget analysis memo. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to draft a budget analysis memo. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
The Developing a Budget Timeline course is an introductory course designed to introduce current and future public servants to the process for evaluating budget elements and fiscal year timelines for budget allocations. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: Identify key elements for budget timelines at local, state, and national levels; evaluate the impact of changing budget models on traditional budget timelines; and evaluate the value of citizen participation in meeting budget deadlines and/or goals. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
Attendees of the conference have actively engaged in learning about teaching and related subject matter, reflected on the integration of spiritual principles in teaching, and enhanced their professional competency through a diverse range of topics presented in breakout sessions, workshops, and other asynchronous presentations. This badge signifies Liberty University’s commitment to aligning academic knowledge with a Christian worldview and promoting a holistic approach to education that nurtures behavior in students based on biblical principles. Faculty participation in the conference marks another step in the continuous journey of learning and teaching, in turn contributing to the global mission of spreading the Good News.
Attendees will complete a verification quiz that includes confirmation of attendance, plus a brief reflection on the most impactful session(s) they attended.
The Converge Leadership Program Badge represents the successful completion of a 1-year leadership training program through the Office of Residence Life at Liberty University. Converge students are trained in seven leadership competencies to refine them into strong and capable leaders. They will be challenged and equipped in cultural, theological, and professional leadership aptitude through development in the competencies of self-understanding, productive relationships, diversity, responding to change, advocating for a point of view, professionalism, and decision-making. This 1-year training program includes ConvergeTalk workshops, small groups, large-group Summits, and time spent serving the community.
In order to earn a Converge Certificate, Converge students must complete the following requirements: - Attend and participate in 8 required ConvergeTalks - Attend 2 Converge Summits - Attend and participate in 8 required Converge Small Groups - Meet with their Converge RA Mentor 4 times per semester (at minimum) Demonstrated Skills: - Productive Relationships/Professionalism - Self-Understanding - Responding to Change - Decision-Making - Biblical Diversity - Advocating for a POV
The Political Relationships course discusses the importance of relationship building in public administration. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to describe important relationships that characterize the practice of public administration, apply theories that can inform leadership and management in organizations, critically assess the policy implementation experience for future policy development, and interpret the value of changing fundamental values of citizens on public policy. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
The Theories of Public Administration course equips the learner to answer the question, "what are the objectives and its rationale of public administration theories?" Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to evaluate policy objectives and apply theories that can influence policy changes in organizations. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
Stakeholders and Responsibilities in Policy Implementation
The Stakeholders and Responsibilities in Policy Implementation course discusses the policy implementation process, with the benefit of stakeholders as a major focus. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to identify stakeholders in public policy implementation and evaluate the interdependent roles of politics, public administration, and citizens with the implementation phase of the process. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
Decision Making Through the Lens of the ASPA Code of Ethics
The Decision Making Through the Lens of the ASPA Code of Ethics course introduces the learner to the ASPA Code of Ethics, and helps the learner understand how to apply the code to Public Administration decisions. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to differentiate between approaches to ethics for satisfying the values of public administration, solve a complex situation with an ethical solution, and research potential solutions to ethical problems in public administration. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
Changing Social and Economic Demographics in Public Administration
The Changing Social and Economic Demographics in Public Administration course examines public administration through a lens of social and economic policy change. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to explore case studies on policy change and the factors that precipitated the need for action, and evaluate the success of policy change and the unintended consequences that may occur in the attempt to solve a governance problem. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
Key Leadership Concepts of Public Administration
The Key Leadership Concepts of Public Administration course is designed to introduce the learner to public service. The course covers leadership basics and public administration theories that promote citizen engagement. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to define the term leadership as it pertains to public service, discuss major political administration theories that influence how citizens are engaged, and identify factors of public service leadership. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
How Leadership Styles Influence Outcome and Results
The How Leadership Styles Influence Outcome and Results course gives the learner the opportunity to learn more about his or her own leadership style and the styles and skills of others. Understanding core qualities and skills will help a public administrator to better serve his or her employees and the public. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to determine various qualities, styles, and skills of leaders, identify your own learning style and leadership qualities, and compare learning and leadership styles. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
The Personal Philosophy of Leadership course challenges the learner to consider where a leader's true power comes from. The learner will be given the tools to consider and craft a personal philosophy of leadership. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to discuss servant leadership, compare and contrast forms of power, and analyze how a leader's worldview influences approaches to Power. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
The Benefits of Public Leadership and Community Engagement
The Benefits of Public Leadership and Community Engagement course requires the student to reflect on the material presented and develop a personal action plan, taking into account that a public servant is bound to serve all constituents and needs to be prepared for a variety of interactions. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to identify and discuss challenges and issues that face public service leaders, determine when to embrace citizen engagement, and create a personal philosophy of leadership that will demonstrate your leadership potential. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
Contemporary Issues in the Personnel Field of Public Administration
The Contemporary Issues in the Personnel Field of Public Administration course discusses public administration in the 21st century, as viewed from the municipal environment. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to evaluate public administration's interaction with continuing risks and uncertainty about the future. Explain the reaction of public administrators to crisis, relate the changing domestic social environment to the quality of life for local citizens, trace the onslaught of growing dissatisfaction with certain practices of governmental administration, and differentiate between the presence of numerous paradoxes in public administration to tensions existing among these paradoxes. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
The Functions of Public Management course will introduce the student to the American Administrative State. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to evaluate the government system in which public administration and policy making operates, differentiate between public and private administration, and explain the underlying values in American administrative practices. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
Implementing Human Resource Planning and Forecasting
The Implementing Human Resource Planning and Forecasting course provides instruction on human resource management in public organizations. The learner reviews situations from 1960s and 1970s, and learns how to apply the lessons learned in those two decades to human resource management for the early 21st century forward. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to evaluating criteria and methods for hiring individuals into the public service in government agencies; define and explain collective bargaining, outsourcing, patronage, and privatization; trace the significant changes in the national government's basic approaches to personnel administration, starting in the 1960's; and describe the importance of productivity improvement and performance management at all levels of government. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
Distinguishing Between Policies and Rules
The Distinguishing Between Policies and Rules course instructs learners about public policy formulation and implementation in public organizations, through rules and procedures. Learners are also instructed in decision making in public organizations and evaluating public service goals as part of the decision-making process. Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to categorize five ways to administer public policies and programs, explain why public policy has become increasingly more complex in rulemaking and implementation, define the regulatory process and relate it to government activity in recent years, and differentiate between administrative law and public policy administration. This course requires between 8-10 hours of study.
The Introduction to Public Administration Scholar badge is awarded to students who have completed the following Liberty University non-credit courses: The Role of Public Administration Performance Metrics for Program Implementation in the Public Sector Administrative Regulations Budgeting to Meet Goals
Introduction to Public Finance & Budgeting
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The Public Finance and Budgeting Scholar badge is awarded to students who have completed the following Liberty University non-credit courses: Government Involvement in the Economy of a Municipality Developing a Budget Timeline Identifying Political Influences Drafting a Budget Analysis Memo
The Advanced Public Administration Scholar badge is awarded to students who have completed the following Liberty University non-credit courses: Political Relationships Theories of Public Administration Decision Making Through the Lens of the ASPA Code of Ethics Changing Social and Economic Demographics in Public Administration Stakeholders and Responsibilities in Policy Implementation
Public Administration Leadership and Community Engagement
The Public Administration Leadership and Community Engagement Scholar badge is awarded to students who have completed the following Liberty University non-credit courses: Key Leadership Concepts of Public Administration How Leadership Styles Influence Outcome and Results Personal Philosophy of Leadership The Benefits of Public Leadership and Community Engagement
The Fundamentals of Public Administration Scholar badge is awarded to students who have completed the following Liberty University non-credit courses: Contemporary Issues in the Personnel Field of Public Administration Functions of Public Management Implementing Human Resource Planning and Forecasting Distinguishing Between Policies and Rules
This training will consist of three workshops on Cross-Cultural Conversations conducted throughout the semester. Each workshop will be 2 hours, and participants must attend at least two of the workshops. There is an additional optional training that participants may engage in by attending Global Connect activities, all 2 hours in length for a total of 10 hours of training, or participating in 4 hours of Global Partner Student (GPS). This training is designed to improve the cultural intelligence of the participant and furthers the University’s mission by better equipping faculty, staff, and students to communicate with people from all backgrounds.
A Liberty University affiliate needs to attend 2 Cross-Cultural Conversation workshops hosted by the Liberty International Student Center (ISC).
Reel Learning; The Art of Creating Videos Your Students Will Watch is designed to ensure educators create clear, engaging, and effective video materials for their courses. Through this session, participants will gain insights into frequent pitfalls in video creation and strategies to sidestep them. This workshop will delve into aspects such as audio clarity, visual presentation, content coherence, and pacing. Empowering educators with these skills ensures the delivery of high quality video content, enhancing the learning experience and fostering student engagement.
The learner will be required to pass a quiz with a score of 100%.
Extreme Makeover PowerPoint Edition covers three main categories of PowerPoint. These categories include design tools to help faculty design high quality presentations, ways to think outside the linear box to provide alternative thinking and uses for PowerPoint, and presentation tools for instructors that assist with presenting in different formats or settings. Each of these categories will provide hands on opportunities for faculty to practice as they learn.
In this teaching academy, we'll learn how to design and teach effective Omnichannel/HyFlex classes. Attendees will learn the principles of effective Omnichannel/Hyflex classes and best practices in teaching such classes including the use of effective assignments and assessments.
In this teaching academy, we'll learn how to create effective test questions and leverage Canvas to its fullest potential. Attendees will learn how to write good test questions, create quizzes, export a quiz as a question bank and add it back to Canvas, create question banks, attach question banks to a quiz, and add a question group to a quiz.
During this workshop, faculty will be shown various ways to utilize tools and applications in MS Teams to enhance their lectures, create interactive and engaging meetings, build activities for class collaboration and feedback with students, and organize their availability during office hours.
Faculty will participate in a hands-on academy that teaches them about various AI technologies to improve faculty efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.
During this workshop, faculty will be guided through a step-by-step approach to learn the basic features of Canvas. Learners will explore how to design interactive and engaging quizzes with various question types, organize questions effectively using question banks, and create question groups, individual assignments, and group assignments. Finally, participants will learn how to prepare their RESDEV for Course Copy. Throughout this workshop, a hands-on, interactive approach will be utilized, with live demonstrations of practical exercises, and ample opportunity for questions and discussions.
In this workshop, we will explore essential features and tools that empower educators to effectively communicate with their students, manage assignments, and provide constructive feedback within the Canvas learning management system (LMS). Canvas has become an indispensable platform for educators, enabling seamless and efficient interaction with students in the digital classroom.
Teaching with Technology Virtual Boot Camp for Online Faculty
A comprehensive online teaching with technology boot camp. Participants will dive into Adobe Express for content presentation, sharpen communication skills in Canvas, and explore AI productivity tools. They will create engaging video announcements, leverage Microsoft Teams, and master Snipping Tool for feedback. Finally, they will also discover Canvas assignment tools and showcase their new skills in Teams breakout rooms.
Teaching with Technology Boot Camp for Residential Faculty
In the residential Teaching With Technology, faculty will learn about creating webpages in Adobe Express, slide design, visual design, managing quizzes, PowerPoint, feedback methods, and the Snipping Tool.
The Wednesday Webinar series, "Teaching Like Jesus," covers various aspects of teaching like Jesus, including meaningful devotionals, the power of prayer, the significance of questions, the impact of presence, and the effectiveness of storytelling. Participants attended or watched recordings of five webinars of 45 minutes each and participated in hands-on components as well as listening to lectures about the topic.
The learner will be able to implement strategies and information shared during the webinar series into their teaching.
In this webinar series, faculty will learn strategies and participate in exercises on the topic of teaching special populations (ESL, special education, military, and adult learners).
Navigating High-Risk Human Encounters Training Seminar
Through this training course, the attendee developed the ability to read the human terrain in order to predict, detect, avoid or mitigate dangerous threats. The training paired sense-making and problem-solving skills & abilities with predictive analysis to create a legal and ethical basis for action.
Participants attended a 3-day, 24-hour training seminar delivered by the Liberty University Helms School of Government.
This webinar series explores best practices for motivating online students. This includes applying enhanced communication skills to interactions with students will increase engagement in learning activities, boost academic performance and self-esteem through recognition, and encourage higher rates of assignment submission and completion. Additionally, using increased empathy and understanding towards diverse perspectives will help develop self-directed learning and critical thinking skills in students.
The learner was required to pass the Assessment Quiz for CEUs/Digital Badges with 100 points.
Microsoft tools for Organization and Efficiency
This webinar series will teach faculty how to use tools in the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Tasks, MS Planner, MS Bookings, MS PowerPoint, and MS Whiteboard, to become more organized and efficient as professors. There will be 5 webinars hosted through MS Teams where an educational technologist will teach on the previously mentioned topics and give faculty a chance to ask questions. The webinars will also be recorded and placed in a Canvas course along with pdf handouts for faculty to reference.
Nurturing Students in the Online Classroom
This series will cover ways that online professors can nurture their students, including encouraging open communication, fostering meaningful interactions, creating supportive environments, and enhancing learning and engagement. There will be 4 webinars hosted through MS Teams where a teaching consultant will teach on the previously mentioned topics and give faculty a chance to ask questions. The webinars will also be recorded and placed in a Canvas course along with pdf handouts for faculty to reference.
The series will cover ways that faculty members can utilize AI to increase their productivity, including crafting AI prompts, using AI tools for lesson planning and brainstorming, using design tools for images and presentations, and optimizing their schedule with MS Copilot. There will be 4 webinars hosted through MS Teams where a teaching consultant will teach on the previously mentioned topics and give faculty a chance to ask questions. The webinars will also be recorded and placed in a Canvas course along with pdf handouts for faculty to reference.
Navigating High-Risk Human Encounters Training Seminar (Spring 2025)
The Liberty University Helms School of Government hosted a training seminar on human behavior pattern recognition and analysis (HBPR&A). The majority of training and education on essential tasks throughout the globe provided individuals with the skills necessary to REACT to high-stress incidents. The seminar was a training and a chance to collaborate with law enforcement officers from all over the country.
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the area of medical/surgical nursing. Content builds upon knowledge gained in previous courses, with an emphasis on the integration of this knowledge in the medical/surgical patient population. A holistic approach is utilized, with psychosocial, legal, and ethical considerations discussed.
The learner was required to pass the course with a C or better.
Advanced Strategies for the Critically Ill
This course focuses on application of the nursing process in highly complex and/or life threatening situations. Content builds upon knowledge gained in previous courses, with an emphasis on the integration of this knowledge in a challenging patient population. A holistic approach is utilized, with psychosocial, legal, and ethical considerations discussed.
This course focuses on application of the nursing process in highly complex and/or life threatening situations of the high risk mother and the critically ill infant and child. Content builds upon knowledge gained in previous courses, with an emphasis on the integration of this knowledge in a challenging patient population. A holistic approach is utilized, with psychosocial, legal, and ethical considerations discussed.
This course introduces students to the importance of clear, concise, and coherent writing within a business context with a focus on cultivating effective writing skills. Common communication issues found in the workplace are illuminated along with methods to correct them. This course exists to: 1) Illustrate writing needs from a business perspective 2) Develop a persistent learning mindset within students 3) Prepare students to identify and overcome common business writing matters Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1) Deduce the scope of executive writing 2) Analyze the contexts of business writing tasks 3) Identify and apply precise and concise language 4) Detect and construct accepted business grammar 5) Produce more error-free writing
This badge signifies that the student completed the course with at least an 80% proficiency.
Champion Leadership Training (2024 - 2025)
This is an 8-week intensive for new and current managers that provides a comprehensive education around the LEADERS framework - Liberty University's proprietary leadership model. This training is training THE "champions" that are "training Champions for Christ." The foundation of this training biblical, aligning with the core mission of developing Christ-centered people.
The learner was required to attend at least 7 of the 8 training sessions.
This webinar series explored the ways that faculty can maintain the university's standards of instruction. Each webinar focused on a different standard, covering Connecting to Our Mission and Purpose as Faculty, Fostering an Inclusive and Accessible Community for Our Students, Establishing Fair and Transparent Grading Practices for Our Students, and Nurturing Academic and Professional Growth in Faculty and Students.
The learner will be required to pass the Assessment Quiz for CEUs/Digital Badges with 100 points.
This webinar series aimed to help faculty foster strong connections with their online students. This included Overcoming Technical Challenges, Addressing Student Dissatisfaction, Boosting Student Motivation, and Supporting Disengaged Students.
This webinar series centered around aiding faculty in becoming more effective in their online teaching. The topics focused were Building Relationships for a Successful Classroom, Letting Your Enthusiasm Shine, Managing Your Online Classroom, and Using Organization and Routines to Promote Student Engagement.
This webinar series focused on helping online professors balance the multiple roles that they play in different areas of their lives. Topics included Teaching Strategies in the Online Classroom, Productivity in the Online Classroom, Time Management in the Online Classroom, and Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom.
The webinar series explored the uses of AI in the online classroom. The uses that were discussed include Serving Students with Accommodations, Pedagogical Uses, Encouraging Student Integrity, and Leveraging Turnitin.
This webinar aimed to help online faculty in their professional growth. They learned how to adapt to changes, overcome burnout, support students, navigate relationships, and redeem their time.
The purpose of this presentation is to better prepare the LU Community for what they should do in an active assailant incident (active shooter, bomb threat, large scale attack). We to this by discussing past tactics, statistics, LU specific guidelines, and simplified knowledge to RUN, HIDE, FIGHT.
The learner will be required to pass the course with an 80% or higher.
This course was developed to help provide a general awareness to working with students, faculty, and staff experiencing a mental health crisis. The information is very generic and not meant in anyway to be diagnostic in nature. This material is only for description, identification, and resources for mental health crisis.
Staying ahead of the Curve: Strategies for Situational Awareness
The purpose of this presentation is to prepare participants to look through the world through the lens of preparedness. The intention is not to scare or increase paranoia, but to make participants aware of concerns regarding criminal behavior and limiting risk exposure wherever possible.
This course is designed to spell out the guidelines for what to do in a variety of emergency settings. These guidelines are generic but meant to give the reader ideas of what to do if an emergency occurs.
EMCE: Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS 100, An Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with: - National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) - U.S. Department of Agriculture - United States Fire Administration's National Fire Programs Branch - The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments to earn the IACET CEU.
EMCE: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
This course reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS. The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with: - National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) - U.S. Department of Agriculture - United States Fire Administration's National Fire Programs Branch The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments to earn the IACET CEU.
EMCE: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
This course provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The National Incident Management System defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community - all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector - to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and components. The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments to earn the IACET CEU. Selection Criteria: The course is intended for a wide audience of personnel which includes government executives, private-sector and nongovernmental organization (NGO) leaders, and emergency management practitioners, senior elected and appointed leaders, such as Federal department or agency heads, State Governors, mayors, tribal leaders, and city or county officials and other individuals with emergency management responsibilities including prevention, protection, response, recovery and mitigation.
EMCE: Building Emergency Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities Orientation Training
This course is specifically designed to explain what the expectations are for being a Building/Departmental Emergency Coordinator.
EMCE: An Introduction to National Response Framework
The goal of the IS-0800.d, National Response Framework, An Introduction, is to provide guidance for the whole community. Within this broad audience, the National Response Framework focuses especially on those who are involved in delivering and applying the response core capabilities, including: - Private sector partners - Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) - Government officials - Community leaders - Emergency management practitioners - First responders The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments to earn the IACET CEU. Selection Criteria: The National Response Framework is intended to provide guidance for the whole community. Within this broad audience, the National Response Framework focuses especially on those who are involved in delivering and applying the response core capabilities, including: - Private sector partners - Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) - Government officials - Community leaders - Emergency management practitioners - First responders
The Liberty Analytical Support Initiative is an initiative in which a multidisciplinary team of students provide research, analytical, and policy support to US Government departments and NATO.
To earn this badge, a student must complete one full semester in supporting a U.S. Government client, based on the student's expertise and the client's tasking. The student will have attended every team meeting (roughly once per week throughout the semester), made substantive contributions to their team, and present a final briefing to their client.
Resident Assistants from various locations on campus participate in RA Connect to grow professionally, spiritually, and personally. RAs spend time being instructed, challenged and equipped in the following RA competencies: Spiritual, Communicative, Systematic, Mental Flexibility, Biblical Diversity, Receiving Feedback, Reliable, Ethical, Compassionate, Appropriate Interactions, Resilient, and Relational. Further, RAs receive guidance and resources regarding Biblical leadership, professionalism in the workplace, and tools for success after college. RAs will collaborate on student development, encourage one another, and build community amongst the RA team.
Students who met all requirements graduated from the program. Students Regular attendance was required for Resident Assistants. RAs could not miss more than two classes in order to graduate from the RA Connect program. RAs were responsible for reviewing any missed content with their RD.
The Converge Leadership Program badge represents the successful completion of a 1-year leadership training program through the office of Residence Life at Liberty University. Converge students are trained in seven leadership competencies to refine them into strong and capable leaders. They are challenged and equipped in cultural, theological, and professional leadership aptitude through development in the competencies of self-understanding, productive relationships, diversity, responding to change, advocating for a point of view, professionalism, and decision-making. This 1-year training program includes ConvergeTalk workshops, small groups, large-group Summits, and time spent serving the community.
Champion Leadership Training (2025 - 2026)
This is an 7-week intensive for new and current managers that provides a comprehensive education around the LEADERS framework - Liberty University's proprietary leadership model. This training is training THE "champions" that are "training Champions for Christ." The foundation of this training biblical, aligning with the core mission of developing Christ-centered people.
The learner was required to attend at least 6 of the 7 training sessions.
The Working Professionals Bundle is comprised of two non-credit courses, designed to aid working professionals in developing executive business writing techniques that ensure clarity and influence, and learning strategic reading methods to quickly understand and retain complex professional and scholarly materials.
Business writing refers to the skill of creating well-structured, clear, and professional content for corporate settings, such as reports, emails, proposals, and presentations.
Critical reading entails actively analyzing, assessing, and understanding the underlying meaning of texts, while scrutinizing their logic, credibility, and bias, and comprehending intricate concepts.
The learner will be required to complete both individual classes in the bundle with an 80% or higher.
This badge represents the student's proficiency in matters related to the relationship between architecture and interior design. The student has demonstrated the following: - Understanding of the International Building Code and how it impacts the design of structures. - Understanding of how human-centered space planning creates environments that are highly functional. - Understanding of construction and design techniques and the technologies that make them possible. - Understanding of the material components used by designers that include specifications of finished surfaces, architectural details and furnishings. - Understanding of lighting design and the use of light as a design element. - Understanding of how to effectively communicate interior design lighting objectives through drawing and specification. - Understanding of the history of interior design. - Understanding of how cultural and personality influences, design philosophy and social movements will reveal its impact on design.
The student was required to earn a grade of C or higher in the following courses: - FACS140: Space Planning and Codes - FACS231: Building Construction - FACS345: Materials and Specifications - FACS 442: Lighting - FACS445: History of Interiors
This badge represents the student's proficiency in matters related to theories of interior design. Students who earn this badge have shown proficiency in and earned the badges for the following concepts: Principles of Interior Design, Interior Design Architecture, and Interior Design Mathematics.
To earn this badge, students must have earned the three pre-requisite badges in Principles of Interior Design, Interior Design Architecture, and Interior Design Mathematics. This badge represents that the student passed the following classes with a grade of C or higher: - ARTS114: 3D Foundations - ARTS221: Studio Art and Illustration Foundations - FACS113: Introduction to 2D Design - FACS140: Space Planning and Codes - FACS231: Building Construction - FACS241: Architectural Drafting - FACS243: Digital Drafting I - FACS343: Digital Drafting II - FACS345: Materials and Specifications - FACS442: Lighting - FACS445: History of Interiors
The "Taking Teaching to New Heights with AI" webinar series empowers faculty to effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching practices. Each session is focused on practical applications aimed at enhancing efficiency and creativity. In the first session, participants learn to use Copilot for streamlined planning and boosting productivity while crafting precise prompts for optimal results. The second session explores how to create engaging presentations and visuals with AI, teaching faculty to generate images and utilize PowerPoint Designer for polished slides. The third session addresses strategies for incorporating AI into teaching and learning, focusing on personalized instruction and student engagement while addressing ethical implications. Finally, the series wraps up with a workshop on building a personalized AI assistant to streamline scheduling, writing, and content management. This webinar series provides actionable tools that help educators leverage AI to improve the teaching and learning experience.
Strong online teaching requires more than subject expertise—it depends on the faculty member’s ability to foster trust, clarity, and motivation in the virtual classroom. The Elevating Online Learning webinar series equips instructors with practical, research-informed strategies to strengthen student engagement and success. The first session focuses on building credibility through trust, competence, enthusiasm, and accessibility. The second explores cultivating strong teacher-student relationships with communication, clear expectations, and trust. The third addresses reducing student anxiety by ensuring clarity in announcements, emails, and feedback. The final session examines how to inspire and equip students by aligning feedback and communication with course goals, context, and application. Together, these sessions provide actionable tools to create supportive, motivating, and effective online learning environments.
The Engaging the Online Learner webinar series equips faculty with practical strategies to strengthen student engagement, trust, and academic success in virtual environments. The series begins with fostering open, inclusive communication that builds trust and encourages dialogue. Next, faculty explore how to create impactful connections with students through personalized feedback, consistent presence, and engagement data analysis. The third session focuses on building supportive, inclusive environments that address student well-being, accommodate diverse needs, and reduce isolation. The final session provides tools and strategies to enhance virtual learning experiences through interactive methods and digital tools tailored to different teaching scenarios. Together, these sessions offer an actionable framework for cultivating relationships, fostering motivation, and creating student-centered online learning environments that drive both engagement and achievement.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education, reshaping how faculty teach and students learn. This four-part webinar series equips faculty with the knowledge and tools to integrate AI effectively while safeguarding academic integrity. The first session introduces core AI concepts, ethical considerations, and practical applications for instruction and assessment. The second explores creative strategies to design assignments that prevent AI misuse and foster authentic engagement. The third focuses on building students’ AI literacy, enabling them to critically evaluate outputs, apply tools responsibly, and develop practical skills. The final session guides participants in crafting discipline-specific AI assignments that prepare students for professional contexts while embedding ethical and industry standards. Together, these sessions provide a comprehensive roadmap for embracing AI as a catalyst for innovation, critical thinking, and future-ready learning.
Pathways to Professionalism is a career readiness series of 7 classes on subjects related to becoming a professional to include Work Ethic, Soft Skills, Communication, Interviewing, Networking, Professional use of AI, Resume Writing, Biblical World View in the work place.
The learner was required to attend 5 out of 7 sessions.
School of Business Doctoral Residency 2025
Engaging residency that provided an opportunity for business doctoral students to delve into essential topics like navigating the doctoral process and honing their research. Students also connected with doctoral faculty who addressed their questions, and interacted with fellow scholars.
Research consists of methodical examination and analysis of data or resources to uncover factual information and draw new conclusions through critical evaluation.
Professional Communication refers to the skill of transmitting information efficiently and politely in a business context, ensuring precision and a formal attitude.
Presentation skills refer to the capability of conveying information clearly, concisely, and attractively to an audience while keeping them engaged.
The student was required to attend the event.
Level One Certified Public Servant - Introduction Track
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The Beginner Certified Public Servant champion badge is awarded to students who have been awarded the pre-requisite scholar badges, demonstrating their understanding in the related subject matter. The Beginner Introduction Track demonstrates the student's completion of the "Introduction to Public Administration" and the "Introduction to Public Finance & Budgeting" scholar badges. This badge demonstrates the completion of the following courses, and proficiency in the knowledge related to those topics: - The Role of Public Administration - Performance Metrics for Program Implementation in the Public Sector - Administrative Regulations - Budgeting to Meet Goals - Government Involvement in the Economy of a Municipality - Developing a Budget Timeline - Identifying Political Influences - Drafting a Budget Analysis Memo
The student has completed all applicable courses, demonstrating proficiency in all associated knowledge.
Level One Certified Public Servant - Fundamentals & Finance Track
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The Beginner Certified Public Servant champion badge is awarded to students who have been awarded the pre-requisite scholar badges, demonstrating their understanding in the related subject matter. The Beginner Fundamentals & Finance Track demonstrates the student's completion of the "Introduction to Public Finance & Budgeting" and the "Fundamentals of Public Administration" scholar badges. This badge demonstrates the completion of the following courses, and proficiency in the knowledge related to those topics: - Government Involvement in the Economy of a Municipality - Developing a Budget Timeline - Identifying Political Influences - Drafting a Budget Analysis Memo - Contemporary Issues in the Personnel Field of Public Administration - Functions of Public Management - Implementing Human Resource Planning and Forecasting - Distinguishing Between Policies and Rules
Level One Certified Public Servant - Leadership & Community Track
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The Beginner Certified Public Servant champion badge is awarded to students who have been awarded the pre-requisite scholar badges, demonstrating their understanding in the related subject matter. The Beginner Leadership & Community Track demonstrates the student's completion of the "Introduction to Public Administration" and the "Public Administration Leadership & Community Engagement" scholar badges. This badge demonstrates the completion of the following courses, and proficiency in the knowledge related to those topics: - The Role of Public Administration - Performance Metrics for Program Implementation in the Public Sector - Administrative Regulations - Budgeting to Meet Goals - Key Leadership Concepts of Public Administration - How Leadership Styles Influence Outcome and Results - Personal Philosophy of Leadership - The Benefits of Public Leadership and Community Engagement
Intermediate Certified Public Servant - Fundamentals Track
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The Intermediate Certified Public Servant champion badge is awarded to students who have been awarded the pre-requisite scholar badges, demonstrating their understanding in the related subject matter. The Intermediate Fundamentals Track demonstrates the student's completion of the "Introduction to Public Administration," the "Introduction to Public Finance & Budgeting," and the "Fundamentals of Public Administration" scholar badges. This badge demonstrates the completion of the following courses, and proficiency in the knowledge related to those topics: - The Role of Public Administration - Performance Metrics for Program Implementation in the Public Sector - Administrative Regulations - Budgeting to Meet Goals - Government Involvement in the Economy of a Municipality - Developing a Budget Timeline - Identifying Political Influences - Drafting a Budget Analysis Memo - Contemporary Issues in the Personnel Field of Public Administration - Functions of Public Management - Implementing Human Resource Planning and Forecasting - Distinguishing Between Policies and Rules.
Intermediate Certified Public Servant - Leadership & Community Engagement Track
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The Intermediate Certified Public Servant champion badge is awarded to students who have been awarded the pre-requisite scholar badges, demonstrating their understanding in the related subject matter. The Intermediate Leadership & Community Engagement Track demonstrates the student's completion of the "Introduction to Public Administration," the "Advanced Public Administration," and the "Public Administration Leadership & Community Engagement" scholar badges. This badge demonstrates the completion of the following courses, and proficiency in the knowledge related to those topics: - The Role of Public Administration - Performance Metrics for Program Implementation in the Public Sector - Administrative Regulations - Budgeting to Meet Goals - Political Relationships - Theories of Public Administration - Stakeholders and Responsibilities in Policy Implementation - Decision Making Through the Lens of ASPA Code of Ethics - Changing Social and Economic Demographics in Public Administration - Key Leadership Concepts of Public Administration - How Leadership Styles Influence Outcome and Results - Personal Philosophy of Leadership - The Benefits of Public Leadership and Community Engagement
Master Certified Public Servant - Finance & Budgeting Track
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The Master Certified Public Servant champion badge is awarded to students who have been awarded the pre-requisite scholar badges, demonstrating their understanding in the related subject matter. The Master Finance & Budget Track demonstrates the student's completion of the "Introduction to Public Administration," the "Introduction to Public Finance & Budgeting," the "Advanced Public Administration," and the "Public Administration Leadership & Community Engagement" scholar badges. This badge demonstrates the completion of the following courses, and proficiency in the knowledge related to those topics: - The Role of Public Administration - Performance Metrics for Program Implementation in the Public Sector - Administrative Regulations - Budgeting to Meet Goals - Government Involvement in the Economy of a Municipality - Developing a Budget Timeline - Identifying Political Influences - Drafting a Budget Analysis Memo - Political Relationships - Theories of Public Administration - Stakeholders and Responsibilities in Policy Implementation - Decision Making Through the Lens of the ASPA Code of Ethics - Changing Social and Economic Demographics in Public Administration - Key Leadership Concepts of Public Administration - How Leadership Styles Influence Outcome and Results - Personal Philosophy of Leadership - The Benefits of Public Leadership and Community Engagement
Master Certified Public Servant - Fundamentals Track
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The Master Certified Public Servant champion badge is awarded to students who have been awarded the pre-requisite scholar badges, demonstrating their understanding in the related subject matter. The Master Fundamentals Track demonstrates the student's completion of the "Introduction to Public Administration," the "Advanced Public Administration," the "Public Administration Leadership & Community Engagement," and the "Fundamentals of Public Administration" scholar badges. This badge demonstrates the completion of the following courses, and proficiency in the knowledge related to those topics: - The Role of Public Administration - Performance Metrics for Program Implementation in the Public Sector - Administrative Regulations - Budgeting to Meet Goals - Political Relationships - Theories of Public Administration - Stakeholders and Responsibilities in Policy Implementation - Decision Making Through the Lens of the ASPA Code of Ethics - Changing Social and Economic Demographics in Public Administration - Key Leadership Concepts of Public Administration - How Leadership Styles Influence Outcome and Results - Personal Philosophy of Leadership - The Benefits of Public Leadership and Community Engagement - Contemporary Issues in the Personnel Field of Public Administration - Functions of Public Management - Implementing Human Resource Planning and Forecasting - Distinguishing Between Policies and Rules
Master Certified Public Servant - Advanced Concepts Track
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The Master Certified Public Servant champion badge is awarded to students who have been awarded the pre-requisite scholar badges, demonstrating their understanding in the related subject matter. The Master Finance & Budget Track demonstrates the student's completion of the "Introduction to Public Administration," the "Introduction to Public Finance & Budgeting," the "Fundamentals of Public Administration," and the "Advanced Public Administration" scholar badges. This badge demonstrates the completion of the following courses, and proficiency in the knowledge related to those topics: - The Role of Public Administration - Performance Metrics for Program Implementation in the Public Sector - Administrative Regulations - Budgeting to Meet Goals - Government Involvement in the Economy of a Municipality - Developing a Budget Timeline - Identifying Political Influences - Drafting a Budget Analysis Memo - Political Relationships - Theories of Public Administration - Stakeholders and Responsibilities in Policy Implementation - Decision Making Through the Lens of the ASPA Code of Ethics - Changing Social and Economic Demographics in Public Administration - Contemporary Issues in the Personnel Field of Public Administration - Functions of Public Management - Implementing Human Resource Planning and Forecasting - Distinguishing Between Policies and Rules
Master Certified Public Servant - Leadership & Community Engagement Track
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The Master Certified Public Servant champion badge is awarded to students who have been awarded the pre-requisite scholar badges, demonstrating their understanding in the related subject matter. The Master Finance & Budget Track demonstrates the student's completion of the "Introduction to Public Administration," the "Introduction to Public Finance & Budgeting," the "Fundamentals of Public Administration," and the "Public Administration Leadership & Community Engagement" scholar badges. This badge demonstrates the completion of the following courses, and proficiency in the knowledge related to those topics: - The Role of Public Administration - Performance Metrics for Program Implementation in the Public Sector - Administrative Regulations - Budgeting to Meet Goals - Government Involvement in the Economy of a Municipality - Developing a Budget Timeline - Identifying Political Influences - Drafting a Budget Analysis Memo - Key Leadership Concepts of Public Administration - How Leadership Styles Influence Outcome and Results - Personal Philosophy of Leadership - The Benefits of Public Leadership and Community Engagement - Contemporary Issues in the Personnel Field of Public Administration - Functions of Public Management - Implementing Human Resources Planning and Forecasting - Distinguishing Between Policies and Rules
The Command College Program is an advanced leadership development experience designed for mid-level and executive leaders in the public safety sector. This program equips participants with the strategic skills and knowledge needed to manage personnel effectively, address complex organizational challenges, and lead with vision, integrity, and accountability. Through a dynamic blend of academic theory and real-world application, the Command College integrates the expertise of distinguished faculty with the practical insights of seasoned public safety professionals. Participants will strengthen their leadership capacity by developing enhanced decision-making skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and implementing best practices that drive organizational excellence. This program is more than a course—it is a transformative experience that prepares leaders to navigate today’s evolving public safety environment with confidence and competence.
Strategic leadership entails directing and inspiring an organization towards its mission, shaping its culture and future through vision, and ensuring resource alignment for long-term achievement and innovative growth.
Ethical Decision Making is a process that involves evaluating alternatives while adhering to ethical principles, such as integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability.
Organizational Change Management involves guiding employees in adjusting to new business processes, systems, or organizational changes to achieve desired results.
Problem solving refers to the ability to identify, analyze, and creatively resolve issues through systematic and critical thinking, overcoming obstacles to achieve effective solutions.
Effective communication refers to the skillful expression of information and ideas, using various methods, to achieve shared comprehension and fruitful engagement.
Personnel management entails managing employee performance, recruitment, development, and well-being to maximize productivity and satisfaction within an organization.
Conflict resolution is the process of addressing disagreements in a reasonable, equitable, and effective manner to achieve a harmonious, mutually agreeable outcome.
Policy development refers to the creation and execution of guidelines, through research and writing, to direct an organization's choices and behavior towards attaining its objectives.
Resource Allocation: The tactical assignment of resources, such as assets, time, and human skills, to different divisions of a company to maximize efficiency and attain set objectives.
Community engagement refers to the development and maintenance of beneficial connections between organizations and the communities they serve, promoting communication, cooperation, and shared advantages.
Performance measurement is a structured process for assessing progress towards predetermined goals, using key performance indicators to quantify efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.
Accountability refers to the readiness to accept responsibility for one's actions and decisions, showing dependability and honesty in both personal and work-related contexts.
Crisis Leadership is the capacity to lead and make sound judgments during critical situations, ensuring the organization's stability and success amidst turmoil or uncertainty.
Succession planning refers to the process of identifying and grooming internal talents for crucial leadership roles, ensuring organizational continuity and stability.
The learner will be required to attend all sessions. The learner will pass all course assignments with an 80% or higher grade.
Secretary Pompeo National Security Seminar
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The Helms School of Government and the Center for Law & Government is pleased to host Secretary Mike Pompeo for a two day National Security & Diplomacy Seminar. This event will take place over 3/26/26 and 4/9/26, and it is open to a maximum of 12 students. IMPORTANT: Students should be committed to attending both days. The opportunity will provide attendees with an in-depth experience focused on addressing specific national security scenarios. Students will be assigned roles, and Secretary Pompeo will provide real-world feedback which will require students to develop their situational understanding and to make decisions addressing these scenarios.
The learner will be required to attend all seminar sessions.
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This webinar equips online faculty with practical strategies to enhance student satisfaction by building meaningful instructor presence, strengthening student-instructor communication, and effectively responding to student feedback.
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This webinar series focuses on teachers utilizing biblical worldview in their online education.
Maintaining the Standards of Instruction
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This workshop will address how the LU faculty members can effectively connect to the mission and purpose of the university and offer guidance to faculty as they: Practice a commitment to the Christian life, synthesize academic knowledge and biblical worldview, and model Christian faith in their instruction as they train, “Champions for Christ.”
This webinar helps online faculty to learn skills and strategies for teaching well in their online courses.
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This webinar helps online faculty to learn skills and strategies for growing with grace in their online teaching, even when remote.
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The Sojourn Track is a Care and Leadership Development program designed for Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and other intercultural students on Liberty University’s campus. Students commit to participating in a weekly non-academic course and engaging actively in a Sojourn small group. The track spans two years, with students having the option to commit to either one or both years. Students receiving the MK Scholarship participate in the Sojourn Track as part of their scholarship requirements. These spaces are designed to foster growth, reflection, and leadership development within a Christ-centered community. Both years include teaching and guided group interaction. Year 1 The first year of the Sojourn Track is rooted in the book of Exodus. Drawing from the biblical narrative, students engage in training and reflection focused on topics such as Third Culture Kids and Cross-Cultural Kids, the process of transition, reentry and culture shock, and the ways worldview is shaped by surrounding cultures. Year 1 is designed to support TCKs through their reentry process while fostering growth in reflection, self-awareness, and biblical literacy. Year 2 The second year explores the biblical metanarrative through the themes of sojourning, citizenship, home, and God’s heart for the nations.
The learner will be required to attend all sessions with no more than 2 absences per semester.
Virtual Teaching with Technology Boot Camp (2026)
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Virtual Teaching with Technology Boot Camp introduces online faculty to a variety of tools and features that can help them creatively engage their students by leveling up course communication, such as in their introductory or weekly announcements. This will be an in-depth training where faculty will use each of the tools that they learn to build a project that can be applied to their teaching practice. This one-day online boot camp will be held on MS Teams.
Course Design is the process of creating structured educational experiences encompassing learning objectives, content selection, instructional methods, and assessments to facilitate effective knowledge transfer and learner engagement.
AI development involves designing and improving algorithms that enable machines to carry out tasks requiring human-like intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
The learner will be required to attend all 8 hours.
Teaching with Technology Boot Camp (2026)
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Teaching with Technology (TWT) Boot Camp introduces residential faculty to various educational tools that can be used to build visually engaging activities that increase student engagement. During this Boot Camp, faculty will receive in-depth training with dedicated time to practice and apply what they learned about these technologies, which will culminate in a project that can be replicated for their classes. This two-day, in-person boot camp is for residential faculty and will be held in DeMoss Hall, Room 3066.
Online Course Design is the process of crafting digital learning experiences that are structured, engaging, and interactive for remote education platforms.
The learner will be required to attend both sessions.