


The Saint Leo University Skills Academy was created in 2020 to help students of all ages and backgrounds learn throughout life. Our certificate and skills courses feature a variety of trending topics and can help students gain new skills and knowledge in just a few weeks. Courses are flexible and offered online, in-person, or as live virtual sessions.
Saint Leo University faculty and current industry experts collaborate to build course content on relevant industry topics and current best practices. students benefit from engaging in discussion boards with their peers and instructors.
Digital Badges
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All certificate and skills courses offer a digital badge upon completion. This visual, online representation of earning a new skill can be placed on resumes and on personal social media channels. Digital badges are provided by Acclaim, our official badge partner, via email. The email will contain information on how to claim and share badges.
Each badge contains metadata that allows anyone to understand the skills, knowledge and actions taken to earn the badge. Metadata will show who the badge was issue by, who it was issued to, date of issue, skills verified by the badge, and any accrediting information, if applicable.
View all available Skills Academy badges on Saint Leo University’s Credly page.
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Learning Format Options
Saint Leo University utilizes a variety of learning formats and programs to develop workforce educational solutions. Here are just a few examples.
Certificate programs offer a quick and convenient way to help employees learn new skills and address skills gaps. Certificate programs can be taught online or in-person and feature content relevant to the business or organization. Employees receive a certificate and digital badge upon completion to validate their new competency.
University subject-matter experts, seasoned curriculum developers, and master trainers work in concert with employers to create customized development solutions. Programs can range from branded onboarding workshops to specialized leadership development opportunities for new leaders, emerging executives, and the c-suite.
Simulation experiences are designed to provide a hands-on opportunity to respond to common and specialized professional challenges. A range of realistic animated environments and characters portrayed by live actors help create a real-world feel. Simulated experiences can be delivered for a range of business environments and scenarios, including managing a difficult conversation, conducting an interview, delivering a performance appraisal, and making a sales pitch.
The university designs small learning cohorts with a minimum of 15 students for businesses and organizations that wish to support employees in pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree. The cohort provides a supportive and flexible learning environment for both the student and the employer.
Featured Courses
Florida Real Estate Licensure Prep Course: A self-paced, online course approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission, meeting the state's education requirements.
Generative AI For Business Growth: A course exploring how to harness AI technology in business, created with AI experts from Bake More Pies.
HR Certification Test Prep Courses: Test preparation for human resource professionals aiming for certifications like PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, and SHRM-SCP, featuring live, instructor-led sessions.