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The Minute Taker’s Workshop
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview You'll begin this course by learning what a minute-taker does and what skills they should have. Then, you'll learn about different styles of minutes, what to record, how to prepare minutes, and how to keep a minute book. -
Risk Management
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn about the seven R's and four T's that traditionally represent the key activities of risk management. This will give you a framework that you can customize for a single project, a department, or an entire company. -
Research Skills
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn basic research skills, such as reading, memory recall, and note-taking. You will also learn how to create different kinds of outlines for different stages of your project, and how to move from the outline to writing, editing, and polishing. As well, you'll learn how to find information using the library's Dewey Decimal System, journals, and the Internet. -
Meeting Management: The Art of Making Meetings Work
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to prepare for meetings, develop agendas, lead a meeting, differentiate between process and content, use facilitation skills in a meeting, and manage difficult participants. -
Introduction to Neuro Linguistic Programming
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This introductory course will teach the basics of neuro linguistic programming (NLP). You'll learn about key terms, the NLP presuppositions, the NLP senses, eye cues, enriched language, clean questions, and hypnotic language. -
Generation Gap: Closing the Gap in the Workplace
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview During this course, you will consider whether defining the actual limits of each generation is most important, or whether the merits of people within the context of employment is the bigger issue. You will learn about the various types of generations and how human resource practices can bridge the gap. -
Dynamite Sales Presentations, Yoli Chisholm, Chief Marketing Officer
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview A good sales presentation begins when you enter the room, and the best sales presentation methods take into account not only what you're bringing to sell, but how you present with it. -
Customer Service Training: Managing Customer Service
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn about the six critical elements of customer service. You will also learn about Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard's Situational Leadership II model, servant leadership, and the five practices in James Kouzes and Barry Posner's The Leadership Challenge. -
Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you'll learn about the different aspects of your job package, including your resume, cover letter, and job portfolio. You'll also receive a plan that will get you to a job in 60 days, techniques for writing thank-you notes, and tips for choosing your references. -
Conquering Your Fear of Speaking in Public
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview To begin this course, you'll review some of the basics of communication. Then, you'll learn how to make small talk, develop conversations, speak well, dress appropriately, and control nervousness. To wrap things up, you'll learn how to handle specific scenarios, like meetings and sticky social situations. -
Balanced Scorecard Basics
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview You will begin this course by learning what the balanced scorecard is and what types of organizations it is most useful for. Then, you will review some sample scorecards, strategy maps, and tactical action plans. You will also learn how to develop your organizations mission, vision, and values (which form the basis for the balanced scorecard); a project vision statement; plans to implement the scorecard; and balanced scorecard teams. -
Basic Internet Marketing, Yoli Chisholm, Chief Marketing Officer
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to market online, where your target market is, and what results you are getting. You will also learn about search engine optimization, e-mail campaigns, pay per click advertising, and more. -
Advanced Writing Skills, Timothy Howell, MBA, Chief Learning Officer
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to write specific kinds of documents, including letters, business cases, reports, and proposals. You will also review some fundamental writing rules, such as the four C's of writing and paragraph construction. -
Accounting Skills for New Supervisors
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn the basics of accounting, including financial terms, generally accepted accounting principles, the accounting cycle, key financial reports, financial analysis tools, and budgeting. -
Public Speaking: Presentation Survival School
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will teach you how to manage your thoughts, body language, nervousness, and speech patterns to present yourself professionally. You'll also learn how to present at meetings, use the five-S pattern to prepare a good presentation, and punch up your presentation with visual aids. As a bonus, you'll complete Velsoft's signature personality assessment to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses as a speaker. -
Employee Dispute Resolution: Mediation through Peer Review
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn about the peer review process, which includes a statement being filed, gathering evidence, creating the peer review panel, conducting the peer review hearing, and making a decision. -
Writing Reports and Proposals
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview To begin this course, you will learn about the four stages of report writing: investigating, planning, writing, and revising. You'll also learn about the ten steps of proposal writing, as well as use headings, adding visual aids, writing persuasively, and sourcing material. -
Creating a Google AdWords Campaign, Yoli Chisholm, Chief Marketing Officer
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this one-day course, you will learn how Google AdWords work, what pay per click means, the importance of correctly setting an AdWord budget, how to select keywords and set up ad groups, how to design a compelling ad, and how to make adjustments to increase success. -
Getting Your Job Search Started
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to manage change, identify your values and skills, consider your vocation, find jobs, network, and set goals. Then, you should be ready to start the search for your dream job. -
Employee Accountability
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview You will begin this course by exploring what accountability is all about and some recent events that have caused people to look at accountability more closely. Then, you'll learn ways to build accountability and ownership in your organization and make yourself more accountable. Supporting skills, like goal setting, feedback, and delegation, are also covered. -
Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will teach you about the causes and costs of workplace pressure, the benefits of creating balance, and how to identify pressure points. You will also learn how to apply emotional intelligence, increase optimism and resilience, and develop strategies for getting ahead. -
Prospecting for Leads Like a Pro, Yoli Chisholm, Chief Marketing Officer
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will teach you how to identify your target market, use a prospect dashboard, and set goals. You will also learn how to find prospects through networking, trade shows, lost accounts, and cold calls. -
Using Activities to Make Training Fun
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will explore different types of games, including icebreakers, energizers, simulations, and case studies. You will also learn how to get buy-in, deal with reluctant participants, troubleshoot games, and create your own games. To top things off, we will give you four activities that you can customize and re-use in your own training sessions. -
Survival Skills for the New Trainer
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn the basic skills that every trainer must have. This includes dressing appropriately, being assertive, being genuine, communicating well, connecting with people, handling difficult participants, and a desire to learn. At the end of the course, you'll review a list of dos and don'ts and consider your next steps. -
NLP Tools for Real Life
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will teach you about anchoring, establishing congruency, developing rapport, creating outcomes, interpreting and presenting information efficiently, and self-hypnosis. -
Managing Difficult Conversations
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will give you an eight-step process for a difficult conversation, as well as some things to consider when deciding to have the conversation (such as your desired outcome, the time and place, and how to stay safe). You'll also learn how to speak persuasively, ask good questions, and listen actively. -
Business Writing That Works, Yoli Chisholm, Chief Marketing Officer
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will teach you the four Cs of writing: clear, concise, complete, and correct. You will also learn some of the fundamentals of good writing, including word agreement, active and passive voice, sentence construction, punctuation, and spelling. Finally, you will have a chance to apply these skills to real-life situations, such as writing e-mails, memos, and letters. -
Business Etiquette: Gaining That Extra Edge
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you'll learn all about business etiquette. First, you will learn tips for meeting new people, which includes a good handshake, knowing how to handle business cards, making small talk, remembering names, and crafting a good first impression. Then, you'll learn how to dress for success, dine with confidence, and present yourself well on the phone and via e-mail. -
Bullying in the Workplace
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn what bullying is and what it can cost an organization. You will also learn how to protect yourself from bullying, what to do if you are bullied, and what to do if you witness bullying. -
Building Better Teams
$99.00$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn what forms teams can take. You'll also evaluate your team player type, learn ways to build an effective team, and identify things that you can do to become a good team player.