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Research Skills
$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. -
Fostering Innovation
At the end of this course, you will be able to understand what fostering innovation means , learn what an innovative workplace looks like, determine how you can help create an innovative workplace environment, understand your role in helping to foster innovation, know what happens in the workplace when you help foster innovation, and describe ways that innovation can help your company. -
Networking for Success
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to identify opportunities, create a positive first impression, develop a memorable intro, start conversations, shake hands well, handle business cards, manage sticky situations, follow up with others, and organize your network. You'll also learn how to network in online spaces, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. -
The Minute Taker’s Workshop
$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. -
Communication Strategies
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will teach you all about the various aspects of communication. You'll learn about asking questions, probing for information, active listening, and body language. Supporting skills are also covered, such as self-esteem, building relationships with others, and assertiveness. -
Critical Thinking
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you'll learn what critical thinking is all about, what characteristics a critical thinker has, and what skills you may want to work on. Then, you'll work your way through a seven-step critical thinking model. Supporting skills, such as asking good questions, applying common sense, and thinking creatively, are also covered. -
Conducting Accurate Internet Research
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course is going to provide you with the skills you will need to get the most of an Internet search. You will learn where to look for information, how to find it, and the types of information that you can, and cannot, find online. It looks at the surface web and then takes you further in your searching skills to the deep web. -
Effective Planning and Scheduling
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will teach you how to use a variety of planning and scheduling tools, including the work breakdown structure, network diagrams, program evaluation and review technique (PERT), and Gantt charts. You will also learn how to properly estimate time, schedule resources, identify task dependencies, manage risks, communicate your schedule, and keep the schedule updated. -
Conquering Your Fear of Speaking in Public
$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. -
Becoming a Better Learner
After you complete this course, you will be able to understand what it means to learn and become a life-long learner, know what a mindset for learning looks like and how to adopt one, set realistic goals, understand what your network is and why expanding it is important, know how to ask questions and why that is important, become accountable for your goals and take responsibility, and know how to accelerate your learning. -
Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance
$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. -
Creating Winning Proposals
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to locate potential funders and how to match funders interests with organizational needs. Along the way, you will also learn the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations and learn to understand the process for successful proposal writing and how to build effective relationships with funders. -
Branding: Creating and Managing Your Corporate Brand
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will get you started on the road to creating a perfect brand. You'll learn how to develop a visual identity from start to finish, the basics of graphic design, and how to keep your brand energized and alive. -
Time Management: Get Organized for Peak Performance
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to organize your workflow and office space, use your planner effectively, and delegate some of your work to other people. -
Workplace Success: Seven Key Skills You’ll Need
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview Upon completing this course, you are going to know approaches to be an effective team member, how it feels to experience change and ways to be flexible in times of change and to approach problem-solving. You will also identify tips to giving and receiving feedback, learn ways to recognize self-confident behaviors in the workplace and learn a three-step process to building self-confidence. -
Working Smarter: Using Technology to Your Advantage
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you'll learn how to use technology to your advantage. Computers, various types of applications, software purchases, technical training, IT budgets, security, privacy, usage policies, ergonomics, instant messaging, and telecommuting are all covered. -
Writing Reports and Proposals
$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. -
Getting Your Job Search Started
$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. -
Influence and Persuasion
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to speak persuasively, communicate with confidence, build rapport, develop a strong presentation, and leverage storytelling. You'll also receive an introduction to basic neuro-linguistic programming techniques. -
Skills for the Administrative Assistant
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you'll learn about the elements of a professional attitude, including dressing appropriately, developing a positive outlook, being assertive, and communicating well. You'll also learn some fundamental skills for administrative assistants, such as writing letters, managing your time, saying no, working with others, and dealing with stress. All of these tools will help you achieve your goals and help the people that you support achieve their goals, too. -
Advanced Writing Skills
$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. -
Creative Thinking and Innovation
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will identify ways to develop your creative side and build a creative environment. You'll also learn a basic problem-solving process, individual creative thinking tools (such as the RAP model, shoe swap technique, mind mapping, metaphors, and toys), and team-based creative thinking tools (such as brainstorming, brain writing, role storming, the stepladder technique, and slip writing). -
Developing Your Executive Presence
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course is going to provide you with the boost you might need to get the most out of your inter-personal skills as you develop yourself into an executive with presence that will be the marvel of your coworkers and others you meet. It will help you consider the first impressions you make on others, your interpersonal skills, your speaking and listening skills, plus sharpens your leadership skills. -
Public Speaking: Presentation Survival School
$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.
