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What does it really mean to be a leader?

It’s about how you show up, how you make decisions, how you build trust, and how you lead when it matters most.

Mississippi State University’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies is proud to offer the Master of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Applied Leadership Certificate in partnership with Echelon Front to help professionals develop practical leadership skills they can apply in their careers and organizations.

Ready to become a better leader?

Click the link in our bio to learn more!

#MississippiState #OrganizationalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #EchelonFront by @msstatecpcs

Ready to move from tradesperson to supervisor?

The Skilled Trades Empowerment Program (STEP) at Mississippi State University’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies is a ten-week path built for working tradespeople who want to lead crews, not just work on them.

Swipe through to see what is included:
➡️ Leadership skills: communication, mentorship, and team coordination
➡️ OSHA 30 certification through MSU’s certified training center
➡️ Project management coursework with micro-credentials in planning, budgeting, and resource management
➡️ An industry capstone where you lead a real initiative at your job, guided by a mentor
➡️ An option to apply for up to 3 college credit hours upon completion

The format is hybrid, with online coursework and in-person training. STEP is grant-funded and comes at no cost to eligible participants.

Interested? Learn more and apply at the links in our bio!

#MississippiStateUniversity #SkilledTrades #TradesCareers #CareerAdvancement #WorkforceDevelopment by @msstatecpcs

What if lifelong learning started with a glass of wine and a little curiosity?

In the newest episode of UnchartED State, Dr. Susan Seal talks with Melanie Hankins Booth, Certified Specialist of Wine and Sommelier and instructor of MSU's Wine the Experience courses. Melanie shares how she makes wine education approachable by blending culture, science, sensory experiences, and conversation.

The conversation also explores how CPCS partnered with instructional designers to transform an in-person experience into a self-paced online course, creating new opportunities for learners to explore wine at their own pace.

Discover how a single class can spark a lifelong love of learning through the link in our bio!

#MSState #ContinuingEducation #UnchartEDState #HeresToBeingHere #WineTheExperience by @msstatecpcs

Celebrating National Transfer Student Week by spotlighting the people who help our Bulldogs find their place at MSU!

Meet Katelynn Potter, our Transfer Services Coordinator! As a transfer student herself, Katelynn understands the value of finding your community and getting involved on campus. Her advice to current and future transfer students? Get involved, put yourself out there, and take full advantage of everything Mississippi State has to offer!

Thank you, Katelynn, for supporting our transfer students and helping them find their place at Mississippi State!

#MSStateCPCS #TransferStudentWeek #HailState #MississippiState by @msstatecpcs

Pumpkins, paint, and a little fall fun! 🎃

We loved celebrating National Transfer Student Week with our CPCS community at our Pumpkin Patch Paint Party! From painting pumpkins to enjoying popcorn, it was the perfect way to get creative and connect with fellow Bulldogs. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a fun afternoon!

#MSStateCPCS #NationalTransferStudentWeek #HailState #MississippiState by @msstatecpcs

You've taken ownership.

You've built trust.

You've developed your skills.

Now, what's your next leadership move?

Mississippi State University's College of Professional and Continuing Studies offers the Master of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Applied Leadership Certificate in partnership with Echelon Front.

Your leadership journey doesn't end with your next promotion.

It starts with becoming the leader you're capable of being.

Go learn to lead.

#HailState #MississippiState #OrganizationalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #GraduateEducation #EchelonFront by @msstatecpcs

Explore our online, self-paced Medical Assistant certification courses and build the knowledge and skills to pursue opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings.

In honor of Medical Assistants Recognition Week this October, celebrate a career dedicated to supporting providers, assisting patients, and helping medical offices run efficiently.

Explore training options like:
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced CMAA
CMAA + Medical Terminology
CCMA + Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
CMAA + CEHRS + Medical Terminology
CMAA + Medical Billing and Coding

Start your healthcare career today! Enroll and take the next step toward becoming a certified medical assistant.

Visit the link in our bio for more information! by @msstatecpcs

Looking for a new career path? Explore online opportunities in the legal field.

Digital Court Reporting and Legal Transcription:
Step into the fast-paced world of legal proceedings and discover what it takes to work as a digital court reporter. Develop knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology, ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality, while also building practical skills in formatting, transcribing, editing, and proofreading legal transcripts.

Court Interpreting:
Put your English and Spanish language skills to work in the legal field. Prepare to pursue opportunities as a state, federal, or immigration court interpreter through comprehensive online training using real-world court scenarios in an advanced online laboratory designed to simulate actual court proceedings.

Your next career opportunity could start with the right training. Start building the skills you need for a future in the legal field today.

Visit the Advanced Career Trainings link in our bio for more information! by @msstatecpcs

Celebrate National Transfer Student Week with CPCS! Join us for a fall afternoon of pumpkin painting, popcorn, and fun with fellow Bulldogs.

Monday, October 19 | 1–3 p.m. Memorial Hall, Room 107

Come paint your own pumpkin and enjoy our popcorn bar. We can’t wait to see you there!

#TransferStudentWeek #MississippiState #MSUCPCS #HailState #TransferStudents by @msstatecpcs

No tricks, just treats!

This Halloween, treat yourself to savings on your CareerStep training. Enroll by 10/30/26 and save 30% when you pay up front OR 20% with monthly financing.

Don’t let these spooktacular savings disappear! Start working toward your future with flexible, online training that fits your schedule.

Visit the Career Step landing page in our bio to sign up today! by @msstatecpcs

You don’t have to wait for a promotion to start becoming a better leader.

Natalie Smith chose Mississippi State University’s Applied Leadership Certificate as an opportunity to develop leadership skills she could use professionally and personally.

Leadership development isn’t just for people who already have a leadership title.

It’s for anyone who wants to become a stronger communicator, teammate, decision-maker, and leader.

Your next leadership opportunity starts with the leader you’re becoming today.

#HailState #MississippiState #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment by @msstatecpcs

Develop your creative skills this Photography Appreciation Month.

Whether photography is part of your career, a skill you want to add to your professional toolkit, or simply something you love doing, expanding your photography knowledge can open new possibilities.

From camera techniques to photo editing and digital scrapbooking, there’s something for every level of photographer.

Explore topics such as composition, camera settings, photographing people and nature, digital SLR and mirrorless cameras, Photoshop, and more through our online professional development courses.

Visit the link in our bio to explore photography courses and start building your skills.

#MississippiState #ContinuingEducation #Photography #ProfessionalDevelopment #OnlineLearning by @msstatecpcs