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Create a Business Plan (WPG111-64)

$179

with Natalia Frois

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 5, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

If you are an entrepreneur thinking about opening your own business, or are already a small business owner and need help developing a business plan, then this program is for you!

A good business plan helps you to structure, run and grow your business. It is essential for all sized companies to have a business plan and to update that plan every year. It also takes in to consideration your changing financial needs: Investors and banks will ask to see your business plan when you borrow money, and commercial landlords will ask for your business plan when you apply to rent space. By participating in this program will learn the steps you will need to take in order to write a plan that will help you manage and maintain a healthy business.

Course Format 
This program is offered in person. 

Project Management Fundamentals (WPG029-64)

$249

with Cesar Rodas

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 10, 2024 at 1 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Project Management is more about managing expectations than dates.  Effectively managing multiple projects, resources, and budgets is critical in today's global business environment.  This Project Management course will dive into the roles and responsibilities of the project manager and examine project management in theory as well as in practice.  The course offers a practical approach to managing projects, without requiring any previous project management experience.  We will focus on organizing, planning, and controlling the deliverables of the project using good practices.

Students will participate in structured workshops where simulated project plans are designed and implemented. At the end of the course, students will understand why project management requires a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail, and how to achieve that end in future projects.

We will examine project management roles, the project lifecycle, and various techniques of work planning, control, and evaluation to achieve project objectives using system tools and project management philosophies.

Topics:

  1. What makes a good project?
  2. Documentation of a project
  3. Common pitfalls
  4. Ownership versus governance of the project
  5. Project communication
  6. What to do when things go wrong
  7. What to do when things go right

Course Format:
This course is offered using Zoom. 

Attention Employers: This Training is Eligible for Reimbursement! 
Click here for eligibility and application process information. Or join us for an upcoming information session. Click here for the schedule and to register for a session.  

Managerial Communications (WPG119-64)

$249

with Cesar Rodas

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 24, 2024 at 1 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This course focuses on communications for managers and the activities they perform. The student is presented the opportunity to develop clear and concise written and oral responses to a variety of situations in a business setting. The management topics of communications strategy, business writing, listening, nonverbal communications, conflict resolution, negotiating, cross-cultural communications, and oral presentations will be emphasized. 

This course will provide students with the opportunity to:

  • Recognize that effective management is dependent on excellent communication skills.
  • Discuss communication skills and activities that are required for managers at all levels of management. 
  • Create business memos and letters. 
  • Write a clear and concise analytical business report 
  • Demonstrate proficiency in giving oral presentations 
  • Create a professional visual presentation including graphics
  • Prepare and maintain an e-portfolio 

Course Format:
This course is offered using Zoom.

Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Prep Course

$1,399

with Monet Viens

Calendar Next available session starts May 2, 2024 at 6 pm
1 additional session

The SHRM-CP certification is for individuals that perform general HR/HR-related duties; or for those pursuing a career in Human Resource Management.

Candidates for the SHRM-CP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree or previous HR experience to apply; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles is recommended.

The SHRM-CP exam is designed to assess the competency level of those who engage in HR work at the operational level. Work at this level includes duties such as implementing HR policies, supporting day-to-day HR functions, or serving as an HR point of contact for staff and stakeholders.

Refer to the SHRM BASK for detailed information on proficiency standards for this credential (i.e., Proficiency Indicators only For All HR Professionals).

Course Format: This is offered in an online/remote learning capacity with Zoom session dates as follows:
Session 1: 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7 & 5/21/2024
OR
Session 2:
 5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 6/13, 6/27 & 7/11/2024

Attention Employers: This Training is Eligible for Reimbursement! Click here for eligibility and application process information. Or join us for an upcoming information session. Click here for the schedule and to register for a session. 





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