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Strategic Planning
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: A good strategic plan describes what the owners want the business to do and how to get there. This course will help you identify all the pieces of a strategic plan and how to put them together to create something meaningful. 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. -
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. -
Advanced Writing Skills
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: After you complete this course, you will be able to make your writing clear, complete, concise, and correct, improve sentence construction and paragraph development, deal with specific business requests, create effective business cases, proposals, and reports, and thoroughly document sources that you use in your writing. 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. -
Creating a Workplace Wellness Program
$399.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: To begin this course, you will consider the benefits of workplace wellness programs. Then, you will learn how to create a wellness committee, outline a wellness program, gather support for it, perform appropriate research (including a needs analysis), design an appropriate package, and get buy-in for it. You will also learn how to implement the wellness program, evaluate how it is doing, and present the results in a tangible manner. 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. -
Effective Planning and Scheduling
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Lean Process Improvement
$399.00This course will teach you the foundations of Lean through the Toyota precepts and the five critical improvement concepts (value, waste, variation, complexity, and continuous improvement). Then, you will learn about tools to perform continuous improvement in your organisation, including 5S, 5W-2H, PDSA, DMAIC, Kaizen, Genchi Genbutsu, and Lean data mapping methods. 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. -
Women and Leadership: Owning Your Strengths and Skills
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: At the end of this course you will understand a brief history and evolution of women and leadership. You will recognise 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. 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. -
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. -
Managing the Virtual Workplace
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. 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. -
Developing a High Reliability Organization
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: You will learn what constitutes a High Reliability Organisation (HRO), the principles behind high reliability and take a look at a real life disaster that could have benefited from those principles. 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. -
Advanced Skills for the Practical Trainer
$599.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: To begin, you will explore the trainers role and what skills and competencies trainers should have. Then you will learn about the learning process and different learning styles, and apply that knowledge to designing programs and motivating learners. You will also learn ways to manage the stress of training, plan a workshop, and lead a training session. Then, you will learn techniques for dealing with difficult participants, evaluating learning, and conducting on-the-job follow-up. Alternative training methods, such as eLearning, co-facilitation, and team teaching will also be covered. 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. -
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. -
Hiring for Success: Behavioral Interviewing Techniques
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: This course will take you through the hiring process from start to finish, including cost analysis, position profiles, finding candidates, screening resumes, testing candidates, interviewing (including different types of questions), evaluating responses, and reference checks. You will also learn about some of the problems commonly encountered in the hiring process and how to overcome them. 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. -
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. -
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. -
Accounting Skills for New Supervisors
$399.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In course, you will learn the basics of accounting, including financial terms, generally accepted accounting principles, the accounting cycle, key financial reports, financial analysis tools, and budgeting. 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. -
Getting Your Job Search Started
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. 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. -
Inventory Management: The Nuts and Bolts
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn about all aspects of inventory management, including common terms, the inventory cycle, how to maintain inventory accuracy, and what some of the latest trends are. A full description of this course is located below. 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. -
CRM: An Introduction to Customer Relationship Management
$49.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: This course will teach you how to make a decision about the need for CRM, the benefits of CRM, and how to coordinate the base requirements for a CRM undertaking. 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. -
Project Management Training: Understanding Project Management
$129.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. 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. -
Conquering Your Fear of Speaking in Public
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. 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. -
Successfully Managing Change
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: This course covers how to manage and cope with change and how to help those around you, too. Topics explored include understanding, accepting and reacting to change; and strategies for assisting with change to be accepted and implemented in the workplace. 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. -
Research Skills
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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. 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. -
Trade Shows: Getting the Most Out of Your Trade Show Experience
$49.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: You are going to learn about people who attend trade shows and how to interact with them. You are also going to learn about the importance of pre-show promotion and then follow up afterwards. These topics will be explored in great depth as they get broken down into areas such as creating good opening lines and good conversations, targeted promotional giveaways, booth behaviour, and prospecting activities. 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. -
Call Centre Training: Sales and Customer Service Training for Call Centre Agents
$199.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn how to present yourself appropriately on the telephone. You will also learn tips for saying no, giving bad news, selling on the phone, overcoming objections, dealing with difficult customers, taking messages, and managing voice mail. We will also share a basic telephone script that you can customise. 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. -
The Professional Supervisor
$299.00SHORT DESCRIPTION: In this course, you will learn how to plan effectively, build a high-performing team, motivate employees, provide effective feedback, delegate, and manage conflict. You will also receive an introduction to several leadership theories, including John Adairs action-centered leadership model, Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchards Situational Leadership II model. 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. -
Intermediate Project Management
$129.00In 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. A full description of this course is located below. 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.
