Professional Education

Thank you for your interest in our Telework Certificate programs. We have temporarily suspended the offering of these courses pending an update of the courses and the selection of instructors.

Welcome to the world of telework. In partnership with Washington State University's Conferences and Professional Programs Office, the Telework Collaborative, a team of telework experts from the states of Arizona, California, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, designed an online certificate program to ensure that telework is successful for both workers and employers.

The telework collaborative was established in 1993 with a mission to accelerate the acceptance and adoption of teleworking arrangements among public and private organizations. The five collaborative partners involved in the Telework Collaborative collectively represent over 60 years of leadership and experience in the telework field.

Program Basics:

The Telework Online Certificate Program consists of two courses: "Understanding Telework-An Online Course for Employees " and "Managing Teleworkers-An Online Course for Employers."

The fee of $195 for each course includes password protected access to the knowledge and skills contained in the learning platform, direct access to expert instructors in the field of Telework who will interact with registrants during the learning process, and a certificate of completion from WSU and the Telework Collaborative (each course will have its own certificate).

Optional supplemental materials will be available that have the tools you need to develop and successfully implement telework in your organization. You can order these materials directly from this site (Telework Material Order Form).

Who should Enroll:

• Understanding Telework—An Online Course for Employees

  This course is designed for individuals who are teleworkers or would like to become teleworkers.
  
  

  Course Syllabus Course Preview: The course preview area in Blackboard is currently being updated, please check back later.

  
  

  See if telework is right for you by taking the online 10-question self-assessment: Self-Assessment

  
  Benefits for Teleworkers:
  "Understanding Telework—An Online Course for Employees " focuses on the following goals to benefit teleworkers:
  • Prepare for the unexpected while teleworking
  • Improve skills important to successful teleworking:
    • communication
    • time-management skills
    • on-the-job performance
  • Improve quality of life:
    • More job satisfaction
    • More career options
    • Better work-family relationships
    • Reduced commuting costs and stress
  
  
  

• Managing Teleworkers-An Online Course for Employers

  This course is designed for managers of eligible or potential teleworkers, off-site employees or other geographically dispersed employees.
  
  

  Course Syllabus Course Preview: The course preview area in Blackboard is currently being updated, please check back later.

  
  Benefits for Employers:
  "Managing Teleworkers-An Online Course for Employers" provides instruction in how to deal with the following issues:
  • Understanding the telework environment
    • Identify jobs that lend themselves to teleworking
    • Understand key principles of teleworking
    • Enhance the quality of work and family life for employees
  • Establish sound communication habits
  • Recognize specific telework management issues:
    • Retain oversight while off-site employees work independently
    • Improve schedules and budgets using flexible work arrangements
    • Build productive teams, working with both office-based and off-site employees

Customized programs and pricing are also available. For information about bringing Telework knowledge and skills into your organization, please contact: