Corporate & Professional Development Skip to Top Navigation Skip to Content Skip to Footer Corporate & Professional Development About Corporate and Professional Development The help you need and the service you won't find anywhere else. If you are planning continuing education or a professional program, Corporate and Professional Development at Ferris State University can make your job (and your life) a lot easier. From the big picture right down to the smallest of details, we partner with you to manage your event and help make your ideas come to life. Plus, with a dedicated staff and University resources right at our fingertips, the possibilities are endless. Corporate and Professional Development (CPD) connects business and industry to the resources and experience at Ferris State University. Learn more about our services: Going PRO Talent Funds Formerly known as the Skilled Trades Training Fund, the Going PRO Talent Funds  program provides competitive awards to employers for training leading to increased employee productivity, and increased competitiveness of Michigan businesses. CPD is a longtime training partner with Michigan Works!, business, and industries statewide. Learn more Going PRO Talent Funds Corporate Training CPD delivers business and industry clients effective workforce development tailored to meet their specific needs.  With a resource base that spans Ferris State University, CPD offers wide-ranging employee development services that includes both focused, individualized training courses and comprehensive employee development strategies. CPD uses only well qualified instructors to carry forward the Ferris philosophy of practical and applied learning into the workplace.  Training can be delivered on-site, on-campus, or through other creative formats. Explore Corporate Training Heavy Equipment Institute The Heavy Equipment Institute is an outreach training program provided through Ferris State University.  These open registration courses deliver effective hands-on training for those working in the trucking and heavy equipment industries. Explore the Heavy Equipment Institute Manufacturing Institute The Manufacturing Institute is an outreach training program provided through Ferris State University that targets today's industry needs.  These courses integrate learning and practice to effectively build knowledge and skills for manufacturing professionals at any level. Learn more About the Manufacturing Institute Mini MBA Management Development Program The Mini MBA Management and Leadership Development program is ideal for business professionals who seek to effectively refresh their skills and knowledge in current management and Leadership practices.  The Mini MBA will also provide employees, whose talents have promoted them into a management track, an applied understanding of business concepts and practices that can help them succeed as leaders.  Experienced College of Business faculty will lead your participants through this comprehensive and highly customizable program.  Session can be delivered through on-site, on-campus, or mix formats utilizing internet based technologies. More Mini MBA Management Development Program Info Workforce Development Strategies A comprehensive workforce development plan affords a growth strategy for your employees. The benefits of a sound corporate plan include: A documented map aligned to develop employee talent that maximize your company's strengths. A description of the knowledge and skill levels required for each position. Directions and means for employees to access education and achieve advancement. Defensible assessments that rewards achievement, motivation, and loyalty of your most valued employees. Explore WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES Contact 1020 Maple Street, CPD 101 Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 591-5811 [email protected] If you have a disability and require accommodation to participate in any event organized by Corporate & Professional Development, please contact us at (231) 591-5808 or [email protected] to request accommodation at least 72 hours in advance of the event.