School of Business
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The School of Business is for club owners and program administrators. The school of business helps individuals develop strong leadership skills, problem-solving techniques, and positive program development capabilities.
There are three different certificate programs. Each certificate addresses various business issues, according to the experience one has and the degree of knowledge one desires.
Coursework for the Business certificate program can be pursued at any time. Click Here to start or continue your Business School Journey.
Office Manager
The Office Manager Certification offers a great foundation for training all front office staff and furthering the education of experienced office administrators. This certification does not require any previous business experience.Course Requirements:
- U100: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
- U101: Safety & Risk Management
- 3rd Level Consulting e-Learning Courses - Click Here to download the Certification Track Course Syllabus
- 101 - Business Management Success Level 1
- 102 - Business Management Success Level 2
- 301 - Office - Designing an Outstanding Customer
- 302 - Office - Office Excellence Training
- 501 - Communication 1 - Dynamic Communication
- 502 - Communication 2 - Verbal Communication
- 503 - Communication 3 - Non-Verbal Communication
- 601 - Personal Org 1 - Getting in Control
- 602 - Personal Org 2 - Focus and Align Control
Director
The Director Certification provides individuals with the skills necessary to for success in program management. It is excellent for aspiring program directors and furthering the education of experienced program directors.Course Requirements:
- U100: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
- U101: Safety & Risk Management
- U301: Stewards of Children
- 3rd Level Consulting e-Learning Courses - Click Here to download the Certification Track Course Syllabus
- 101 - Business Management Success Level 1
- 102 - Business Management Success Level 2
- 103 - Business Management Success Level 3
- 203 - SuccessSteps - PeopleSmart
- 207 - SuccessSteps - RiskSmart
- 501 - Communication 1 - Dynamic Communication
- 502 - Communication 2 - Verbal Communication
- 503 - Communication 3 - Non-Verbal Communication
- 601 - Personal Org 1 - Getting in Control
- 602 - Personal Org 2 - Focus and Align Control
- AND Choose one (1):
Courses
- U100: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
- U101: Safety & Risk Management
- U301: Stewards of Children
- U302: Recognizing and Responding
- U310: Regional Congress
- U410: National Congress
- 3rd Level Consulting eLearning Business Education
- B410: USA Gymnastics Business Forum
- B411: Jeff Metzger's Club Owners Boot Camp
- B412: 3rd Level: Business Brain Trust Conference
- B413: The SUMMIT Professional Development
- B414: Managers and Directors Hands on Training
Executive
The Executive Certification provides individuals with the skills necessary to thrive in a competitive business environment, whether they be current owners of any experience level, general managers or facility managers, or those who aspire to ownership. It is recommended that an Executive Track candidate complete the Director Track first. Course Requirements:
- U100: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
- U101: Safety & Risk Management
- U301: Stewards of Children
- U302: Recognizing and Responding
- 3rd Level Consulting e-Learning Courses - Click Here to download the Certification Track Course Syllabus
- 101 - Business Management Success Level 1
- 102 - Business Management Success Level 2
- 103 - Business Management Success Level 3
- 201 - SuccessSteps - ManageSmart
- 202 - SuccessSteps - MarketSmart
- 203 - SuccessSteps - PeopleSmart
- 204 - SuccessSteps - TechSmart OfficeSmart
- 205 - SuccessSteps - FinanceSmart
- 206 - SuccessSteps - FacilitySmart
- 207 - SuccessSteps - RiskSmart
- 208 - SuccessSteps - InspireSmart
- 501 - Communication 1 - Dynamic Communication
- 502 - Communication 2 - Verbal Communication
- 503 - Communication 3 - Non-Verbal Communication
- 601 - Personal Org 1 - Getting in Control
- 602 - Personal Org 2 - Focus and Align Control
- And one (1) elective chosen from the following courses:
General requirements for University Admission
The certificate program can be achieved by completing designated "core" course work and school specific courses. Courses and other requirements vary depending on the school of study and the specific certificate program.
Regardless of what area of study one chooses everyone within the university must:
- Successfully complete U100: Fundamentals Of Gymnastics Instruction Course (online)
- Be a current USA Gymnastics Member (Professional, Junior Professional, Instructor, Athlete).
- Be responsible for knowing the course requirements for the certificate program they are pursuing. (While course requirements can and will change for different certificate programs, those who have already received their certificate will maintain as active/current.)
- Admission to multiple schools within the university is permitted.
- Course requirements are subject to change at any time.
- Designated purchased technical material, and free downloads are eligible for credit. Proper paperwork for credit must be submitted to USA Gymnastics.