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Conversational Leadership
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn about the fundamental elements of meaningful conversations, the four-I model of organizational conversation, the conversational leadership framework, and the World Caf model. All of these tools will help you become a conversational leader and build stronger teams in your workplace. -
Giving Effective Feedback
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn about the essential elements of feedback, important communication techniques, and a framework for informal and formal feedback. You'll also learn some tips for receiving feedback. -
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. -
Environmental Sustainability: A Practical Approach to Greening Your Organization
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview Here you will learn how to draft an Environmental Management System that can be applied to your organization. Along the way, you will understand the term greenwashing and how to avoid it. You will know the six key performance indicator areas as defined by the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme and will be able to determine Environmental Impacts and Aspects within an organization then how to set objectives and targets for significant impacts. -
Tough Topics: Talking to Employees about Personal Hygiene
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course has two major themes. First, we'll give you a customizable framework for having tough conversations. Then, we'll look at some common tough conversations that come up, including body odor, flatulence, poor clothing and hair decisions, and bad breath. -
Team Building: Developing High Performance Teams
$297.00Course Length: 16 Weeks Course Hours: 24 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview After you complete this course, you will understand how to apply the TORI model, Tuckman and Jensen's five stages of team development, and Glenn Parker's 12 characteristics of effective teams to develop high-performance teams. You will also complete the Velsoft team player type assessment to help you identify how you behave in a team and how you can connect with others. -
Motivation Training: Motivating Your Workforce
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview To start this course, you will learn about some basic motivation theories. You will also learn about setting goals, identifying values, and ways to create a motivational climate. -
Human Resources Training: HR for the Non-HR Manager
$297.00Course Length: 16 Weeks Course Hours: 24 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will introduce you to basic human resource functions, including hiring, orientation, training, performance management, diversity, privacy, and disciplinary issues. -
Leadership Skills for Supervisors: Communication, Coaching, and Conflict
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn about coaching models, conflict resolution techniques, and ways to communicate with your employees. You will also complete Velsofts signature leadership assessment to help you identify how to connect with others. As a bonus, you will receive an introduction to some important leadership theories, including the Situational Leadership II model and servant leadership. -
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. -
The ABC’s Of Supervising Others
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will help you overcome many of the problems that you will encounter as a workplace leader. Topics include transitioning to a supervisory role, attitudes to cultivate, setting goals, personal productivity, communication skills, feedback techniques, conflict resolution, managing difficult conversations, and establishing credibility. -
Workplace Ergonomics: Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to identify, assess, and resolve ergonomic issues. You will also learn about basic ergonomic principles for sitting, standing, lifting, transporting items, and using tools. Ergonomic environments and workstations will also be covered. -
Public Speaking: Speaking Under Pressure
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will take you through preparing an effective presentation. Topics include planning your speech, identifying your audience, connecting with the listener, developing key themes and sentences, structuring your ideas, and managing nervousness and body language. You'll focus on short responses and learn ways to expand a basic presentation. -
Using Activities to Make Training Fun
$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
$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
$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. -
Marketing with Social Media
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to develop a social media marketing plan as a part of an overall marketing strategy, determine who should be on your team, and choose how you will measure what is taking place. In addition, you will learn about blogging, explore some of the major social media sites (such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook), and look at how specialty sites and social media management tools can take your social media marketing to the next level. -
Managing Difficult Conversations
$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. -
Developing Your Training Program
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview You will start this course by considering what training is, when it is necessary, and what other options are out there. Then, you will learn the ICE method for identifying needs, a seven-step model for instructional design, and tips for building an engaging program. Next, you will walk through the steps of program design, including setting learning objectives, identifying evaluation strategies, choosing learning methodologies, finding content, creating energizers, using assessment tools, developing supporting materials, and testing the program. You will also receive tips on creating a proposal for a training program and building rapport with company sponsors. -
Conference and Event Management
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn all the essentials of event planning, including setting objectives, budgeting, using committees, advertising, choosing a venue, selecting a menu, developing takeaway items, gathering feedback for the plan, hosting the event, and evaluating how it all went. -
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. -
Business Writing That Works
$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
$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
$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. -
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. -
Building Better Teams
$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. -
Body Language: Reading Body Language as a Sales Tool
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to interpret personal space, gestures, facial expressions, body movements, and posture. You'll also learn how to send the right message with body language, dress, and personal interactions. -
Anger Management: Understanding Anger
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will help you identify how anger is affecting you. You will also learn about the anger process, trigger thoughts, behavior types, and coping strategies. -
Workplace Violence: How to Manage Anger and Violence in the Workplace
$297.00Course Length: 16 Weeks Course Hours: 24 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn a nine-stage plan to help organizations prevent violence. You will also learn how to respond to violent incidents, manage anger, and implement design and hiring practices that will keep employees safe. -
Personal Brand: Maximizing Personal Impact
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you'll learn what a brand is and how you can leverage it to make a personal impact. You'll define, design, and plan the interior elements of your brand (such as your confidence level and approach to others) as well as the exterior elements (such as how you dress and act). You'll also learn supporting skills, such as setting goals, communicating effectively, building your credibility, managing difficult conversations, influencing others, and speaking in public.
