Business Skills 

CERTIFICATE TRACK 

Unlock your potential and pave the way for better career opportunities with our comprehensive course from Lake-Sumter State College. Be part of our new NextLevel Business Institute and earn a Business Skills Certificate. 

This course is meticulously designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge across various critical areas, ensuring you stand out in today’s competitive job market. By enrolling in this program, you will gain invaluable expertise in the following areas of focus listed below. 

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a Business Skills Certificate, validating their newly acquired competencies and enhancing their resumes. 

This certification will open doors to a multitude of career opportunities and provide a solid foundation for future professional growth. 

Program Objectives

• Effective Communication
• Customer Relations/Hospitality
• Time Management
• Money Handling
• Social Media Management
• Inventory Management
• Leadership

English for Workforce Success 

CERTIFICATE TRACK 

 Offered by Lake-Sumter State College’s NextLevel Business Institute, the English for Workforce Success program is designed to empower non-English speaking students with the essential language skills needed for career advancement and upward mobility. 

The program focuses on building a strong foundation in reading, writing, and speaking English while addressing the specific needs of workplace communication and professional growth. 

Through an interactive and hands-on approach, students will engage in real-world scenarios and develop practical skills that can be immediately applied in both everyday life as well as professional environments. 

Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate recognizing their readiness to excel in both personal and professional settings.

• Develop key writing skills for clear, effective workplace communication. 
• Improve reading comprehension with relevant professional materials. 
• Enhance speaking skills for confident expression. 
• Engage in real-life scenarios to build practical language skills. 
• Equip students with tools for career advancement.

Course Dates

• EWS – Introduction to English
  • 8/19/25-12/18/25 AM Class,
  • 8/18/25-12/17/25 PM Class
• EWS – Part 2
  • 8/18/25 – 12/17/25 AM class,
  • 8/19/25-12/18/25 PM class

*Just for clarification: No childcare courses, business courses, or CDL Class B – Manual Transmission courses are set to run at this time.