Even the hardest times can help us grow – a lesson we should have learned well from the COVID-19 pandemic. After all, many businesses have had to adapt or perish, and the lessons we can learn from looking at the success stories should help inform organizational best practices moving forward. Unfortunately, disaster is sure to strike again, but if we can learn from our previous experiences, we have the chance to prepare and thrive through hard times. Course Type: Video. Worth 2 PDCs (SHRM) and 2 CEUs (HRCI General Credit).

UPDATED 2024: When it comes to factors that disrupt foreign economies, you might think of exchange rates or other financial factors. But did you know terrorism is one of the most impactful disruptors to global trade? In fact, there are many factors that can negatively affect foreign economies. In Outside Influences, you will have the opportunity to travel abroad with members of Central Product’s international team to research other businesses in foreign markets. And through this venture, you will learn how outside factors play into the global economy and how a business can work to make the most of difficult situations. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2 PDCs (SHRM).

UPDATED 2023: Working as an intern for Central Products’ Accounting department, you will learn how classification and allocation of variances data auditing, and financial planning all play into the topic of variance analysis. Instructed by business leaders in a fictional, interactive setting, you will have the opportunity to become familiar with this accounting process by seeing it play out as it would in a real setting. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2 PDCs (SHRM) and 2 CEUs (HRCI Business Credits).

UPDATED 2024: Financial and Managerial Accounting takes a true-to-life approach to a difficult topic by casting you as an intern for Tsong Hua, Central Product’s quirky International Accounting Director. By exploring income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow documents, you’ll have the opportunity to review important financial accounting principles. But the addition of managerial accounting concepts like budgeting and financial planning means you will see how the two sides of the profession come together to prepare a company for expansion. Furthermore, since you’ll be assisting Tsong Hua with Central’s assets, liabilities and equities, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to review the most essential indicators of corporate financial health. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 28.5 CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).