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Global Business Strategies
$379.00This course provides an overview of the various factors that a business must consider before going global. Students will also begin considering how they can expand their business to the global marketplace using a variety of planning techniques. We strongly recommend that participants complete our Entrepreneurship 101 and Basic Business Management programs before taking this course. A full description of the course is located below. Content last updated January 2020. Certificate of Completion provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Self-Study Guide provided. Access period 30 days. Duration: 6 hours. -
Developing Your Training Program
$399.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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 energisers, 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. Duration approximately 4 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Measuring Training Results
$199.00In this course, you will learn how to measure training results using Donald Kirkpatricks four-level evaluation model. You will also learn about essential tools and techniques, including cost-benefit analysis and return on investment. Duration approximately 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Public Speaking: Speaking Under Pressure
$399.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. Youll focus on short responses and learn ways to expand a basic presentation. Duration: 4 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Conflict Resolution: Dealing With Difficult People
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to recognise how your own attitudes and actions affect others; find new and effective techniques for dealing with difficult people; be familiar with some techniques for managing and dealing with anger; and develop coping strategies for dealing with difficult people and difficult situations. A full description of this course is located below. Content last updated January 2020. Certificate of Completion provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Self-Study Guide provided. Access period 30 days. Duration: Approximately 2 hours. -
Promoting a Marketing Webinar
$179.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: At the end of this course, you will be able to define the marketing objectives of your webinar, create an attendee avatar to connect with your target audience, create and use a lead magnet, develop a promotion strategy, explore the potential of a joint venture, and create a webinar marketing calendar. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Developing a Training Needs Analysis
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: This course covers all the essential elements of a training needs analysis. The first step is using the ICE method to isolate problems, consult with stakeholders, and evaluate your options. Then, you can bring all of the information together into a training needs analysis that will convince readers to take action. Duration approximately 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Becoming a Progressive Employer: Setting Trends Instead of Following Them
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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 organisation. A full description of this course is located below. Content last updated January 2020. Certificate of Completion provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Self-Study Guide provided. Access period 30 days. Duration: 2 hours. -
Employee Accountability
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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 organisation and make yourself more accountable. Supporting skills, like goal setting, feedback, and delegation, are also covered. Duration approximately 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Project Planning: All You Need to Know
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: Once you complete this course you will have learned several valuable new skills that will allow you to properly plan for a project. You will come away from this course knowing about project management basics and how to being project planning. You will learn about the Work Breakdown Structure, how to prepare a basic schedule and all about Resource Breakdown Structures. You will conclude this course by learning about project planning worksheets. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Writing Reports and Proposals
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: To begin this course, you will learn about the four stages of report writing: investigating, planning, writing, and revising. Youll also learn about the ten steps of proposal writing, as well as using headings, adding visual aids, writing persuasively, and sourcing material. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
E-Commerce Management
$279.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: This course will give you the skills to develop, design, test and successfully run your e-commerce business. It looks at important components such as business plans and marketing while touching upon payment methods, software solutions, security and fraud awareness, and much more. With those topics covered you will have the skills to take your e-commerce business to the next level. A full description of the course is located below. Content last updated January 2020. Certificate of Completion provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Self-Study Guide provided. Access period 30 days. Duration: 4 hours. -
Training with Visual Storytelling
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn how to use storytelling to engage the hearts and minds of your audience. Well cover the essential elements of a successful story as well as a variety of storyboarding and graphic design tools. After you complete this course, you'll be ready to create engaging, compelling training sessions that inspire your students. Duration approximately 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Employee Recognition: Appreciating Your Workforce
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: Here you are going to learn just what an employee recognition program is all about. You're going to consider who falls under the definition of an employee and then decide why you should provide recognition for them. You will also look at the types of recognition programs, how to lay the foundation for one, and then how to actually build, implement, and follow up on a program in your office. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Telemarketing: Using the Telephone as a Sales Tool
$149.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn how to communicate effectively over the telephone, develop your personal telemarketing script, and close a sale. You'll also learn how telemarketing can add to your sales strategy. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Developing Your Executive Presence
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Building Relationships for Success in Sales
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: This course will teach you how to leverage customer-focused selling, identify what influences relationships, expand your communication skills, manage your body language, develop a professional handshake, and grow your network. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Marketing and Sales
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. Duration approximately 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Disability Awareness: Working with People with Disabilities
$399.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: This course will assist with welcoming people with disabilities into workplaces, learning how to Interact with people with disabilities, identify and overcome barriers in the workplace, use respectful, appropriate, acceptable language in any circumstance, understand appropriate interaction during the hiring and interviewing process, and understand what job accommodation is and how it applies in a workplace. Duration approximately 4 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Team Building: Developing High Performance Teams
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: After you complete this course, you will understand how to apply the TORI model, Tuckman and Jensens five stages of team development, and Glenn Parkers 12 characteristics of effective teams to develop high-performance teams. You will also complete our team player type assessment to help you identify how you behave in a team and how you can connect with others. Duration approximately 6 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Getting Stuff Done: Personal Development Boot Camp
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: To start this course, you'll explore what personal efficiency is all about, as well as useful attitudes and skills that you might want to develop. Then, you'll outline your vision statement, dreams, and goals. Next, you'll learn about the 80/20 system, what characteristics your organisational system should have, how to design a functional workspace, and techniques for organising your daily to-do items. You'll also learn how to set up and maintain information management systems (both physical and virtual), prioritise tasks, create routines, and tackle procrastination. Finally, you'll learn how to get organised at home. Duration: 4 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Six Sigma: Entering the Dojo
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: Once you complete Six Sigma: Entering the Dojo your skills in this practical area of business improvement will be prepped and practised enough to apply them in the real world. You are going to learn about the basics of Six Sigma and about various improvement tools. You will follow that up with a look at management tools for generating ideas. A look at continuous improvement is next on the agenda and the course concludes with a consideration of customer relationships. Duration approximately 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Basic Internet Marketing
$179.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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 optimisation, e-mail campaigns, pay per click advertising, and more. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
The Practical Trainer
$599.00In this significant course, you will learn what makes a successful trainer and a successful training program. You will also learn about adult learning principles, the learning process, Kolbs experiential learning cycle, and learning styles. You'll even complete an assessment to help you identify your training preferences. Then, you will learn how to apply the learning cycle to assess needs, develop a program outline, choose training methods, design learning sequences, add some fun and games, and launch the program. You will also learn tips for delivering your program and managing difficult participants. Duration approximately 6 hours Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Marketing for Small Businesses
$279.00This course will teach you how marketing is different for small businesses, elements of a successful marketing message, what the marketing cycle looks like, how to build a marketing plan with the five Ps, how to market with social media, and how to create a marketing budget. You will also explore over 100 strategies and consider which ones are right for your small business. A full description of this course is located below. Content last updated January 2020. Certificate of Completion provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Self-Study Guide provided. Access period 30 days. Duration: 4 hours. -
Skills for the Administrative Assistant
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. Duration: 4 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Managing Difficult Conversations
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. Duration approximately 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Creating Winning Proposals
$399.00In this course, you will learn how to locate potential funders and how to match funders interests with organisational needs. Along the way you will also learn the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organisations and learn to understand the process for successful proposal writing and how to build effective relationships with funders. Duration: 4 hours Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Performance Management: Managing Employee Performance
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn about the Shared Management Model, which helps the manager transfer motivation and responsibility for results to the employee. This course will cover all three phases of the model: preparing the employee for the job, motivating them to do it, and evaluating their performance. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Conversational Leadership
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn about the fundamental elements of meaningful conversations, the four-I model of organisational conversation, the conversational leadership framework, and the World Cafe model. All of these tools will help you become a conversational leader and build stronger teams in your workplace. A full description of this course is located below. Content last updated January 2020. Certificate of Completion provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Self-Study Guide provided. Access period 30 days. Duration: Approximately 2 hours. -
GDPR Readiness: Getting the Message Out
$199.00In this one-day course, you will learn: about internal communication methods, about privacy training, and promoting a good privacy culture,about the elements of a good customer privacy policy, how to write and design a cookie banner disclaimer for your website, and how to design a privacy-compliant web form. -
Workplace Ergonomics: Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
$399.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. Duration approximately 4 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Knowledge Management
$399.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn what knowledge is, what knowledge management is, how tacit and explicit knowledge are different, and the business benefits that knowledge management can bring. Then, you will learn about the knowledge management mix (which includes people, technology, and process) as well as a four step process for building your knowledge management framework. You will also learn about four knowledge management models: Bukowitz and Williams KM Process Framework, Gamble and Blackwells knowledge management matrix, Bothas process model, and Nonaka and Takeuchis spiral model. Implementation aspects, such as knowledge management teams, post-mortem plans, KMBOKs, Chief Knowledge Officers, and pilot programs, are covered as well. Duration approximately 4 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Survival Skills for the New Trainer
$79.00In 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. Duration approximately 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Goal Setting
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will create your personal vision, identify your values, and make a bucket list. From there, youll create goals with SPIRIT, set up support systems, learn how to deal with setbacks, and identify ways to get started on your journey right now. Duration: 2 hours Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Active Listening
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn what active listening is and what qualities active listeners have. You'll also learn how to manage your body language, create a positive listening attitude, encourage conversation, build relationships, and get over listening roadblocks. Duration: 2 hours. Available in English. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Kickstarting Your Business with Crowdsourcing
$179.00This course will show you how to leverage all types of crowdsourcing (including microwork, macrowork, crowdvoting, crowdcontests, crowdwisdom, and crowdfunding) to kickstart your business growth. A full description of the course is located below. Content last updated January 2020. Certificate of Completion provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Self-Study Guide provided. Access period 30 days. Duration: 2 hours. -
Growth Hacking
$179.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn how to: identify the growth hacking mindset, recognise the differences between growth hacking and marketing, identify the customer need your business can fill, create and implement product placement and services to fit the need, learn and practice techniques of growth hacking, review and practice growth marketing strategies, identify the essentials of conversion and optimisation, and create your own growth hacking plan. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Overcoming Objections to Nail the Sale
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn how to overcome objections, identify buying signals, and close the sale. You will also learn supporting skills, like building credibility, being observant, and communicating well. Duration: 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
From Boss to Leader
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. A full description of this course is located below. Content last updated January 2020. Certificate of Completion provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Self-Study Guide provided. Access period 30 days. Duration: Approximately 2 hours. -
Conducting Effective Performance Reviews
$399.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: This in-depth course will cover the entire performance management process, various types of performance reviews, goal setting, feedback strategies, coaching tips, techniques for handling performance problems, and ways to maintain performance. Duration: 6 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of the course is located below. -
Workplace Health and Safety: The Supervisor’s Role and Responsibilities
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. Duration approximately 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Facilitation Skills
$149.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn what facilitation is, skills that a facilitator should have, and the different skill levels of a facilitator. Then, you will learn some basic facilitation techniques, including ground rules, differentiating between content and process, bringing divergent and convergent thinking together, degrees of support, managing difficult participants, building sustainable agreements, and more. Supporting skills, such as communication, feedback, and team building, are also covered. Duration approximately 4 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below. -
Creating a Positive Work Environment
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: Here you will learn how to recognise a positive work environment and understand the key elements that are needed to create one. You will also discover what you can do personally to build on in your workplace and figure out what type of team player you are. Along the way you will be shown the importance of effective workplace relationships in creating and maintaining a positive environment at work. You will also reveal your personal strengths and weaknesses in working cooperatively and your preference for dealing with workplace conflict. Duration approximately 2 hours. Access period 30 days. Self-Study Guide provided. Quick Reference Guide provided. Certificate of Completion provided. Content last updated January 2020. A full description of this course is located below.
