UPDATED 2024: Management as a practice is anything but static, and it has changed immensely throughout history. So, by teaming up with Grace Powers, the co-founder of Central Products and mother of the current CEO, you will have the chance to observe how these management styles have evolved over time. But more importantly, you’ll see how they continue to shape management culture today. History of Management offers a brief yet comprehensive look into different aspects of the subject to help you get a grasp on the historical development of this distinct practice. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 13.5 PDCs (SHRM) and 13.5 CEUs (HRCI General Credits).

UPDATED 2024: Importance of Planning is designed to demonstrate how a company’s operational strategy can either make or break the business. Partnered with an avid learner named Sophie, you will take a look at the past failures of a company called Lion Industries as well as future successes of a Central Products’ subsidiary. And combining these two case studies, you will begin to understand how planning is an intrinsic part of any effective corporate strategy. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2 PDCs (SHRM).

UPDATED 2023: As a member of Central Products’ accounting team, you will have the opportunity to refresh yourself on the basic principles of cash flow statements. Through this narrative, self-study method, you will look at sources and uses of funds, regulatory ethics and other financial accounting topics in order to fortify your existing knowledge and skills. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2.5 Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2023: Transferability & Management Science demonstrates how management skills can apply equally to many different fields by looking at famous leaders throughout the 20th Century like Dwight Eisenhower and Mae Jemison. However, you can also expect to get a larger overview of management science, a discipline which developed out of post-WWII management practices. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2 PDCs (SHRM).