Work From Home Certification
Workplaces have changed a lot in the last year, and for many of us, that means our workplace is now our home. MSU Extension is offering a Master of Remote Work Certification Course that provides the knowledge and skills needed to transition to work from home.
Nine participants from Montana took the month-long course in May, which consists of nine core modules delivered in a self-paced, online format along with four discussion-based virtual workshops. In addition to on-line tools common to remote work, participants learn soft skills crucial to working with a remote team, such as written communication, problem solving, time management, collaboration, goal setting, organization, and accountability.
“I’ve been taking some time to figure out how I can use my skills to transition to remote work since the retail store I managed was closed last year,” says Mike Arney of Polson. “I wanted to stay in my community and not spend an hour or more driving each way to a job out of town. This course is exactly what I needed to know to jump into a remote position since I haven’t worked remotely before.”
MSU Extension faculty will serve as coaches for Montana participants through the course. Once they complete the course, Job Service of Montana will help graduates find a remote job. Graduates interested in creating or expanding a remote business will have access to Accelerate Montana’s Rural Innovation Initiative at the University of Montana to help them take their business to the next level.
The cost of the course is $199 and enrollment for the June class closes June 3. For more information, course dates and registration information, see the MSU Extension website.