Training and Certificates
Open new doors in a new career path. Build a brighter future.
Dress for Success provides training and certification programming through Career Pathways and Google Career Certificates, designed to help women build valuable skills and open doors to new career opportunities.
Through Career Pathways, participants receive personalized coaching, professional development resources, and a supportive community as they explore new industries, re-enter the workforce, change careers, or pursue a long-held goal. The program supports each woman’s journey with clarity, confidence, and a plan for long-term success.
Google Career Certificates complements this experience with flexible, industry-recognized training that builds job-ready skills. Women earn certificates valued by employers and gain the confidence to pursue meaningful career opportunities.
Thinking about a new career path?
We offer coaching, training, and styling to help you successfully transition into a new industry.
- Education & Skill Development
Access to webinars, expert-led panels, and Google Career Certificates in high-demand fields. - Industry-Aligned Styling
Receive free workplace attire that helps you show up ready to succeed, no matter which field you’re entering. - Community & Mentorship
A network of women who’ve been where you are and are ready to help you get where you want to go.
Hear from Experts in New Fields
Our rotating virtual series of Career Pathways Panels events spotlight high-opportunity industries, from Education and Human Services to Government, Technology, Entrepreneurship, and more. Each virtual panel session features professionals sharing their experiences, insights, and practical advice to help you explore new directions and see what’s possible in a new field.
Watch a Webinar on Changing Careers
Our Career-Building Webinars break down real pathways, skills, and strategies to help you move into a new field.
Highlight Your Skills and Make a Change
These skills can help you make a change and land your next role!
Navigating Change with Clarity and Courage: A Guided Reflection
Through intentional prompts and gentle reflection, you’ll explore where you’ve been, where you’re going, and what’s ready to be released. No writing experience is needed, just a willingness to show up and take the next step forward with clarity and courage.
How LinkedIn Can Launch Your Career
Unlock the full potential of LinkedIn and supercharge your job search! In this engaging and practical session, you’ll learn how to strategically use the LinkedIn platform to build and promote your personal brand, connect with the right people, and stand out to recruiters.
Own Your Story: Interview Prep for Women Ready to Rise
- Identify and embrace the experiences that define your professional story
- Use storytelling frameworks (like STAR) to answer common interview questions with confidence
- Overcome imposter syndrome and speak about your strengths unapologetically
How to Orchestrate a Professional Pivot
A professional pivot is a deliberate and strategic shift in one’s career direction. Successful pivoting requires careful planning, skill development, networking, and a willingness to embrace change. In this webinar we will discuss the importance of professionally pivoting and learn key steps to a successful professional pivot.
Becoming a State Employee: Tips for Applying for Roles with NC State Government
This webinar will provide you with step-by-step instructions and tips for navigating the application and selection process with the State of NC. Your host, Janell Pennington, Program Analyst for the NC Department of Health, and Human Services will show job seekers how to search for and apply to jobs with the State of NC.
Google Career Certificates
Through our partnership with Grow with Google, we offer women across Triangle and Eastern NC free access to select Google Career Certificates: online, self-paced courses that help you build job-ready skills for today’s most in-demand fields. No degree or prior experience is required. Learn at your own pace, gain real-world skills, and earn a credential recognized by top employers across the country.
Please note: Certificates are developed, hosted, and issued by Grow with Google on Coursera, a learning platform. Dress for Success Triangle provides free access and career support to help you make the most of this opportunity.
Digital Marketing & Analytics
Jobs in the field include: Social media content development, optimizing email campaigns, customer service, and more.
Skills acquired: Digital marketing specialist, media planner, email marketing specialist, and more.
Estimate learning time: 6 months, 10 hours a week.
Cyber Security
Jobs in the field include: Cybersecurity analyst, security analyst, SOC analyst, information security analyst, IT security, cyber defense analyst, and more.
Skills acquired: Foundational cybersecurity concepts, managing security risks, network security, Linux, SQL, cyber risk.
Estimate learning time: 6 months at 7 hours a week.
Project Management
Jobs in the field include: Project manager, program manager, scrum master, technical project manager, project analyst, and more.
Skills acquired: Project planning, risk management, scrum, and more.
Estimate learning time: 6 months, 10 hours a week.
Data Analytics
Jobs in the field include: Data analyst, associate data analyst, business systems analyst, operations analyst, and more.
Skills acquired: Spreadsheets, data visualization, SQL functions and more.
Estimate learning time: 6 months, 10 hours a week.
IT Support
Jobs in the field include: IT technician, tech support specialist, help desk technician, and more.
Skills acquired: Binary code, DNS, customer support, Linux, and more.
Estimate learning time: 3 months, 10 hours a week.
UX Designer
Jobs in the field include: UX designer, UI designer, interaction designer, visual designer, product designer, and more.
Skills acquired: Low fidelity prototypes, design sprints, UX research methods, and more.
Estimate learning time: 6 months, 10 hours a week.
AI Professional
Gain practical AI skills to boost productivity and work more efficiently. Learn how to use generative AI tools, write effective prompts, and apply AI responsibly in everyday work and business tasks.
7 Course Series | Beginner-Friendly
Ideal for: Professionals looking to build AI literacy and leverage AI tools across a variety of industries and roles.
Estimate learning time: 8 hours to complete
IT Automation with Python
Build advanced IT automation skills with Python. Learn scripting, system administration, troubleshooting, and version control to streamline workflows and manage IT environments more efficiently.
7-Course Series | Advanced Level
Ideal for: IT professionals looking to advance into automation, cloud, DevOps, and IT operations roles.
Estimate learning time: 6 months at 10 hours a week
Not Sure Where to Start?
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