UPDATED 2024: Characteristics of Effective Leadership is built around the personal journey of Robert Powers, the fictional CEO of Central Products. With access to his library of video logs, as well as first-hand observation in several precarious leadership situations, you will have the opportunity to better understand classical and modern insights on the topic. And ultimately, you’ll learn what effective leadership looks like in several capacities, including individual, interpersonal, and organizational levels. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 8.5 CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2024: Payroll professionals might already be familiar with many of the basic functions of a Human Resources department, but in a world that seems to change with the wind, keeping up with the regulations can be difficult. However, it’s important for all members of an organization, no matter how high or low in the corporate structure, to have at least a basic familiarity with the rights and responsibilities of a company, because they are part of fulfilling those requirements. This helpful HR course takes a close look at the overarching purpose of Human Resources by casting you as an intern at a fictional company called Central Products. This narrative scheme makes it possible to see real issues play out in a true-to-life setting, giving you the perfect glimpse into the world of HR. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 20 RCHs (PAYO).

This course is course 7 in the 8 - course series on Financial Reporting and Analysis offered by PRATTedu. It is comprised of 3 videos, covering investments in equity securities (including mark-to-market accounting, equity method and consolidations) ; property, plant and equipment; and intangible assets. The financial statements and the footnotes of the companies featured in this course include Walt Disney, 3M and Yahoo. Course Type: Video. Worth 2 Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2023: Leadership is far more complicated than telling people what to do and expecting it to get done, and this course explains why. Focusing on four dimensions of good leadership, you will begin to understand how to lead self, others, change and business. Since a better understanding of these areas can foster the ability to lead well, the principles can be applied in personal or professional situations to improve your overall leadership ability. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2 PDCs (SHRM).