About

Southern Adventist

University

Southern Adventist University was established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church over 100 years ago and has a mission to help students embody academic and professional excellence. We are committed to ensuring that our students grow and achieve the next steps of their careers.

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Professional Workforce Development
Sponsored by Southern Adventist University

The mission of Professional Workforce Development is to meet employer demand in the greater Chattanooga region and prepare individuals to advance or change their careers. We offer non-credit certificate programs aimed at providing high-quality education and the ability to earn industry-recognized certifications. 

Professional Workforce Development was established to meet the needs of employer demand in key growth areas:

  • Fill the gaps for in-demand jobs in high-growth sectors like healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, professional/technical, and supply chain/logistics
  • Advance employee skills and competencies through industry-recognized certifications
  • Develop a robust and high-performing talent pool poised for long-term growth