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Becoming a Progressive Employer: Setting Trends Instead of Following Them
In this course, you will gain an understanding of what being progressive means, and then take time to truly examine this concept through activities and discussion. You will look at the process involved in going from the status quo to being progressive, along with how to develop or enhance a progressive mindset and innovative ideas. The last part of the course involves understanding the importance of a succession plan to a progressive organization. -
From Boss to Leader
After completing this course, participants will know the characteristics of bad bosses and good leaders, understand how those who hold management positions can develop into good leaders, know the elements of leading by example, understand the importance of good communication and effective feedback, and know how to use emotional intelligence. -
Design Thinking: An Introduction
This course is designed to get you started using design thinking to solve problems more creatively. You will better understand problems from the customer's perspective as you apply different brainstorming techniques to identify innovative ideas. You will be able to use effective design research through use of prototypes and testing to test your ideas and keep your design ideas moving forward. Upon completion you will be ready to take on your next project using a design thinking process. -
Writing Course Effectiveness Bundle
$757.35Get the Tennessee State University “Tiger” Course Bundle and Save $! Course Length: 24 Weeks Course Hours: 72 -
Supervisors and Managers 21st Century Leadership Course Bundle
$3,955.05Get the Tennessee State University “Tiger” Course Bundle and Save $! Course Length: 19 Months Course Hours: 376 -
Workplace Safety Safety Culture Course Bundle
$841.50Get the Tennessee State University “Tiger” Course Bundle and Save $! Course Length: 27 Weeks Course Hours: 80 -
Team Building for Effectiveness Course Bundle
$673.20Get the Tennessee State University “Tiger” Course Bundle and Save $! Course Length: 22 Weeks Course Hours: 64 -
Workplace Health and Safety: The Supervisor’s Role and Responsibilities
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview At the end of this course, you are going to be able to understand the employers and supervisors responsibilities for workplace health and safety and you will also learn about, and understand, the three rights of workers. You will learn about Health and Safety Committees, employee orientation checklists, health and safety training for employees, and the importance of communicating health and safety information. -
Women and Leadership: Owning Your Strengths and Skills
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview At the end of this course, you will understand a brief history and evolution of women and leadership. You will recognize leadership barriers, how to handle them, and use them to create benefits. You will know about social and emotional intelligence and self-awareness. You will be able to develop a basic vision and brand for your leadership and understand essential leadership skills. You will also examine decision-making and create a workplace philosophy statement and action plan. -
Business Leadership: Becoming Management Material
$297.00Course Length: 16 Weeks Course Hours: 24 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview The first part of this course will teach you about Peter Senges five learning disciplines: personal mastery, mental models, shared vision, team learning, and systems thinking. You will also learn about Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchards Situational Leadership II model, servant leadership, and the five practices in James Kouzes and Barry Posner's The Leadership Challenge. In addition to these leadership models, basic skills (such as building trust, managing change, personal productivity, resolving conflict, solving problems, and leading meetings) will also be covered. -
Project Management Training: Understanding Project Management
$297.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 24 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This in-depth course will take you through all aspects of project management. First, you will consider what a project is and what a project manager does. Then, you will work through the four stages of the project life cycle: conceptual, planning, execution, and termination. You will also learn some supporting skills, like teamwork, communication, and presentation. -
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. -
Delegation: The Art Of Delegating Effectively
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will teach you how delegation can make you more successful, ways that you can delegate, techniques for giving instructions, how to monitor delegation results, and how to give good feedback. You will also learn an eight-step delegation process that you can customize for any situation. -
Intermediate Project Management
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will focus on the last three stages of the project life cycle: planning, execution, and termination. This includes identifying tasks and resources; using scheduling techniques like the work breakdown structure, Gantt charts, and network diagrams; preparing a budget; executing a project; and controlling changes. -
Coaching and Mentoring
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how coaching and mentoring differ from each other. You will also learn the key aspects of each skill as well as supporting skills (such as goal setting, communication, feedback techniques, and adult learning principles). -
Budgets and Managing Money
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview To start this course, you will review the fundamentals of finance (including basic terms, generally accepted accounting principles, and financial roles in an organization). Then, you will learn about different types of budgets and a six-step budgeting process. You will also learn how to monitor budgets, perform basic ratio analysis, and compare investment opportunities. -
Project Management Fundamentals
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn what a project is and what a project manager does. You will also learn about the life cycle of a project. In particular, you will focus on the conceptual phase of project management, where you identify, prioritize, and scope a project idea. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Marketing and Sales
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn effective, low-cost, and non-cost strategies to improve sales, develop your company's image, and build your bottom line. -
Managing the Virtual Workplace
$69.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will teach managers and supervisors how to prepare employees for the virtual workplace, create telework programs, build virtual teams, leverage technology, and overcome cultural barriers.
