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  • 0.10 Credits

    Provides students with a solid understanding of the core emotional intelligence concepts ??? a top skill for anyone in a leadership position. This course presents self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management through interactive activities that include lecture and discussions centering on workplace realities and relationship-building measures This course is conducted through remote instruction, using the Zoom platform for approximately 60 minutes.
  • 0.20 Credits

    Provides Human Resource professionals, small business owners and other individuals who may engage in pre-employment screenings with the most effective types of background checks, the policies, procedures and practices required to ensure that these checks meet state and federal laws. This course addresses the importance of data safety and security when discussing the following types of checks: criminal background, credit, neighborhood, reference, internet/social networking and past employment/military. This course is presented remotely via the Zoom platform with breaks and interactive sessions included.
  • 0.20 Credits

    Covers the fundamentals necessary to remain interconnected in a home-office setting using technology while ensuring that personal and work-related transactions remain data safe and secure. This course addresses the unique challenges working from home can present and teaches students how to identify security issues within their home office, remediate those issues and be proactive to ensure computers and wireless networks are secure. Other course topics discuss software and tools to help troubleshoot security problems including the five-step ??one-click?? process to ensure continuity of operations and device management. Students also participate in a simulated discussion centered around real-word scenario of a technology breach, Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, Cybersecurity and the importance of free vs. fee-based antivirus and malware applications. Industry-expert run course is conducted in remote or blended formats. This requirement to create and maintain a workspace in the home poses unique challenges and we all need to be vigilant in protecting not only work-related materials and data, but also personal records, financial information, online presence, and hardware capabilities.
  • 0.20 Credits

    Assists individuals in recognizing the importance change management skills can provide in both personal and professional areas. This course helps participants improve their change management skillset by assessing attitudes, demonstrating effective use of resources and supporting/managing others during change. This course is conducted via Zoom with breaks and interactive sessions included.
  • 0.20 Credits

    Serves to improve conflict resolution skills designed to help individuals effectively manage employees within their respective organizations. This course discusses the theories, personalities and behaviors that generate conflict in the workplace. A review of conflict management styles and approaches to resolve and de-escalate conflict is conducted and students are able to practice various de-escalation techniques. Participants create goals for personal ownership of conflict behaviors and change management behaviors. This course is essential for managers and supervisors who can employ various strategies to prevent and manage conflict within their workplace.
  • 0.20 Credits

    Covers the important role that supervisors play an organization. This interactive-learning course allows individuals to gain an understanding of the link that supervisors have between upper management and front-line employees. Individuals acquire knowledge of the legal issues and liabilities facing supervisors, develop more effective management skills and leadership competencies. Change management is also discussed and individuals create personal goals for implementing the techniques taught within their respective workplaces. This course is presented via Zoom with breaks and interactive sessions included.
  • 0.20 Credits

    Discusses effective management of a multi-generational workforce. This course discusses the gap that will be present once all Boomer generation exits the workforce and asks whether the upcoming Millennial generation is ready to fill many of those gaps. This course presents the generational composition of the United States workforce and covers the four generations actively employed - Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z ??? through labor demographics and generational statistics, as well as other statistics to analyze these groups. Key communication styles, relationship-building techniques and various practices used to reach individuals within these generations are covered to help managers supervise across generations. This course is presented via Zoom with breaks and interactive sessions included.
  • 0.20 Credits

    Consider how often you are communicating with others on the job each day. Regardless of whether it is a long time co-worker or a new customer, effective communication helps you to connect with others and share information efficiently. So why are there so many instances of miscommunication and misunderstanding in the workplace? Join us in this stimulating learning session that explores your personal communication style, potential barriers and tools and tactic to increase your abilities as a communicator - in person, via technology, and in writing. Led by our highly qualified instructor with years of industry experience, you can gain understanding and skills on this crucial topic for personal development. This course will be beneficial whether you are new to your career or a seasoned professional leading others in a team atmosphere. Typical courses are presented via Zoom for approximately 100 minutes with breaks and interactive sessions included.
  • 0.40 Credits

    As we've all experienced, the past twelve months have exposed us to an uncharted level of uncertainty in the workplace and at home. Typical approaches to adaptation and changes, while critical to understand, also require reconsideration and curiosity. This course is geared towards individuals that want to be successful agents of healthy change in their work and personal lives. Not only will you explore traditional concepts regarding change management, but you will also consider fresh applications of models to build skills and understanding. Using today's complex workplace as a backdrop for interesting scenarios, develop an increased focus on the individual needs and motivations of those around you. Led by our highly qualified instructor with years of industry experience, you can gain understanding and skills on this crucial topic for personal development. Typical courses are presented via Zoom for approximately 100 minutes with breaks and interactive sessions included.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This 8-week course focuses on developing a foundational knowledge of medical cannabis, the medical cannabis industry, and exploring careers opportunities, as well as skills and abilities that are required to work in the industry. Instruction and resources are provided from experts within the medical cannabis industry in a blended format. This includes several weekly remote presentations and discussions via Zoom, as well as asynchronous (independent) assignments and learning activities that are completed online. This course is designed to provide students with a well-rounded introduction that includes the history and use of cannabis, as well as the plant botany, medical applications, legal and regulatory considerations, the patient journey, and related aspects of the industry, such as CBD and hemp. In addition, this course explores infrastructure features currently trending, such as in-house security, research and development, and marketing. Guest speakers from national cannabis organizations will be joining throughout the course to cover topic highlights and real-life employment expectations. In the final class sessions, topics center upon workplace traits and skills necessary for employment within the medical cannabis industry.