UPDATED 2024: What do horse racing tracks, weather stations and international finance have in common? They all rely on predictions, which are subject to risks. In international finance, forecasting is essential as a means of hedging the various risks associated with business. And as currency rates fluctuate, organizations must attempt to predict how markets will swing. In Hedging Risks & Forecasting, you will join Central Products’ international business team as they work to determine the proper forecasts for the company’s future. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 3 PDCs (SHRM).

This course is #5 in the 8 - course series on Financial Reporting and Analysis offered by PRATTedu. It is comprised of 6 videos, begins by discussing the concept of classification and its important role on the financial statements, and then moves into coverage of the company’s two primary forms of financing: debt and equity. The financial statements and the footnotes of the companies featured in this course include General Motors, Volkswagen (an IFRS user), Amazon, Home Depot and Panera. Course Type: Video. Worth 4.5 Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2024: Preparing for new business ventures in foreign countries can be daunting. So, as the name implies, Navigating Global Culture in Business will help you learn to work effectively with cultures and ideas which often clash. As an intern for the fictional company, Central Products, you will experience cross-cultural ethics and disparity in communication styles while learning to master the challenges of setting up overseas offices, living and working abroad, and navigating relations with foreign government officials. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 22 PDCs (SHRM) and 22 CEUs (HRCI Global Credits).

UPDATED 2023: In many regards, the heart of leadership is tied to the hearts of individuals leaders themselves. Much like the physical organ, a leader’s heart can vary in its health. Passion, focused commitment and a sustained drive to deliver one’s best are just a few factors which help measure the state of the leader’s heart. And since the state of a leader’s heart is so important, this course teaches two primary skills: how to understand the heart of leadership and how to appropriately care for it. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2 PDCs (SHRM).