Vision and Mission

Knowledgeable employees lead to successful business/organizations, which in turn create economically healthy communities.

The Graceland University Professional Institute at the Graceland University Independence Campus creates noncredit training and employee development programs that can accelerate your organization’s success by investing in your employees. Participants receive comprehensive, practical and relevant information which can be individualized based upon the specific workforce development needs of an organization. Programs are developed by leading academic experts and experienced industry practitioners. All certificates include original material gleaned from the foremost academic and practitioner writings on the subject matter. An academically qualified (master’s degree or higher) seasoned professional (minimum of 15 years experience) facilitates each training, giving a deeply interactive experience.

Mission: To provide innovative continuing educational opportunities for professional and personal success achieving individual, organizational and community enhancement by partnering with industry leaders to fulfill workforce development needs.

Our commitment:

• Build strong organizations through professional development
• Provide innovative continuing education opportunities
• Involve community and business leaders
• Utilize the latest technology for convenient training
• Remain grounded in Graceland University’s commitment to rigorous education

How are the Institute’s programs different?

• “Your time learning” online programs that allow the employee to participate when and where it is convenient for his/her work schedule
• Blended learning through online and face-to-face sessions
• Concise original content gleaned from cutting edge practitioner and academic experts
• Customizable programming to match organizational strategies and goals
• Interactive facilitation by a seasoned professional