CLIMB Center at PCC

CLIMB Center

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Continuing Education for Individuals, Management & Business

Programs at the PCC CLIMB Center deliver Continuing Education opportunities for individuals – and workforce solutions and customized training for professionals and businesses in Portland. Our noncredit courses, workshops and certifications help elevate individual careers, or improve workplace performance; offering specialized training from experts in their fields. From hands-on business development, to professional development to healthcare training to customized training for businesses and nonprofits, PCC’s Continuing Education programming helps people reach professional, personal, or organizational goals. Learn more below!

Explore What PCC CLIMB Offers

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Institute for Health Professionals

Start your career in healthcare, enroll in CEUs for health professionals, prepare for national exams, and complete comprehensive health certificate programs.

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Small Business Development Center

Launch or grow your small business through no-cost, one-on-one business advising and affordable business education.

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Professional Development & Training

Develop and improve your professional skills – for individuals or larger organizations.

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Customized Training

Acquire customized training and development solutions for your organization.

CLIMB News and Announcements

Become a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) this Spring

Wed, 19 Feb 2020

The PCC Small Business Development Center will offer Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training for food manufacturers from April 16 to May 29, 2020. PCQI Training will equip you with knowledge to be recognized as a PCQI, but is also structured to guide you to develop all elements required in a Food Safety Plan, including a completed Food Product Recall Plan.

How to Hone Your Supervisor Skills

Wed, 19 Feb 2020

Being a great supervisor is not an inborn trait; it is developed through hard work. It takes a consistent effort to hone abilities. That’s why it’s important to have a good base set of skills, and the resources to hone those skills over time.

Upcoming Classes and Programs from PCC's Small Business Development Center

Wed, 19 Feb 2020

Now is the time to start planning for our upcoming courses! We've summarized all upcoming programs and start dates below. Get in touch if you'd like to learn more about a program or need help with enrollment.