BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions - ECPv6.10.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006435-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Certificate in Data Analysis DESCRIPTION:Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data\, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio\, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills.\n Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization\, and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Whether your business is home-based or a large company\, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-data-analysis-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006438-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Data Analysis DESCRIPTION:Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data\, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. This course will give you a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Businesses look for candidates with an understanding of how to analyze the data they have been collecting; this course will help you start on that journey. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nUnderstanding Data\nIdentify sources of Data\nDiscover methods of Collecting Data\nExamine Quantitative Data\nExamine Qualitative Data \nUnit 2\nProcessing Data\nIntroduction to Statistics\nDetermine the Appropriate Statistical Method for use in various scenarios\nIdentify methods of Sorting and Filtering Data\nCategorize Data \nUnit 3\nAnalyzing Data\nDiscuss Probability and the Normal Distribution\nPerform Trend Analysis\nPerform Breakeven Analysis\nUnderstand basic Statistical Modelling \nUnit 4\nInterpreting and Presenting Results\nDesign Professional-looking Tables\nGenerate Effective Charts\nCreate Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts\nCompile a Dashboard for Management URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/introduction-to-data-analysis-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006443-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Advanced Data Analysis DESCRIPTION:After taking this Advanced course in Data Analysis\, you will be able to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization\, and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on statistically significant information. Whether your business is home based or a large company\, this class will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned. \nAgenda \n Unit 1\n Developing a Survey\n-Purposes of surveys\n-Fundamentals of Survey Research\n-Ethical Considerations\n-Likert Scales \nUnit 2\nComparing Means\n-Chi-Square\n-Statistical Significance\n-Communicating Results Graphically and Textually\n-Practical Problems involving Means Comparisons \nUnit 3\n Finding Differences between Groups\n-ANOVA\n-Post Hoc Comparisons\n-Communicating Results Graphically and Textually\n-Practical Problems Involving ANOVA \nUnit 4\nIndividual Research Inquiries\n-Developing Research Questions\n-Setting Up Study\n-Communicating Results Graphically and Textually URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/advanced-data-analysis/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006447-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship Certificate DESCRIPTION:Boost your chances of success for your new or small business and reduce your risks. Get the latest on planning your business\, brainstorming business ideas and a checklist for going into business. Then learn how to create a business plan\, including assessing business feasibility and prepare the management and financial plans. Then take home a step-by-step approach to attract and keep customers\, with an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions and building a strong brand.\nAt the end of this certificate\, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them\, develop goals to help establish your business\, develop an outline for your plan\, and take home techniques to successfully manage and market your new business. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/entrepreneurship-certificate-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006450-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Boot Camp DESCRIPTION:Starting a business is something that all of us have thought about at one time or another. Everyone wants to be their own boss. Yet statistics show that most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics\, knowledge and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. At the end of this course\, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them\, develop goals to help establish your business\, develop an outline for your plan\, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nWhat is an Entrepreneur?\nChecklist For Going Into Business\nAre You A Potential Entrepreneur?\nSuccess\, Self-Esteem and Goals\nBrainstorming Business Ideas \nUnit 2\nAs You Start Your Business\nSelecting A Legal Structure\nLicensing And Registrations\nPlanning Your Business \nUnit 3\nUsing Technology\nThe Essential Eleven Computer Skills\nMarketing Strategies\nInternet Opportunities \nUnit 4\nManaging Your Business\nFinancial Statements\nRecord Keeping And Taxes\nGrants And Government Programs URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/entrepreneur-boot-camp-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006455-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Marketing DESCRIPTION:To succeed in today”s marketplace\, entrepreneurs must know how to effectively market their product or service. This course offers you a step by step approach to attract and keep customers\, all within a realistic budget. With an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions\, you will learn how to build a strong brand\, analyze which tactics to use\, and implement your marketing plan. Whether you are starting a business or growing an existing one\, you will take away practical marketing tips and tools that you can use to improve your marketing efforts. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nThe Customer as the Driver\n– Marketing Decisions Framework\n– Positioning Your Product or Service\n– Marketing Strategies and Goals \nUnit 2\nCommunicating Value to Customers\n– Key Selling Messages\n– Creating Emotional Connections\n– Personal Selling\n– Networking: Your 30-Second Introduction \nUnit 3\nCreating a Strong Brand\n– Managing the Marketing Mix\n– Marketing on a Shoestring Budget\n– Your Marketing Calendar\n– Implementing Your Plan \nUnit 4\nBuilding Customer Relationships\n– Tools to Meet Your Strategic Goals\n– Online Opportunities and Social Media Checklist\n– Generating Buzz: Word-of-Mouth Marketing\n– Measuring Effectiveness URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/entrepreneurial-marketing/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006501-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers DESCRIPTION:Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career. \nFirst\, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance. Then find out what you need to know about cash. Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow\, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. Finally\, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting\, setting goals\, and assessing performance within your own area of influence. \nThree one-month courses. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-accounting-and-finance-for-non-financial-managers-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006510-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Project Management DESCRIPTION:In today’s business environment\, there is a need for good project management. Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Through continuous monitoring\, early detection of variations to plan\, schedule\, and budget can be communicated to stakeholder for quick resolution\, including project cancelation. Project management is one of the fastest paths to promotion by increasing your network through greater exposure. You will have the skills\, tools and templates to confidently develop and maintain a project. An overview of salaries\, certification costs\, education and experience requirements are provided. We hope you will choose Project Management as a career. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nProject Management Overview\n• Project Manager’s Responsibilities & Commitment\n• Certification Requirements & Costs\n• Compensation\n• Project Framework Preview \nUnit 2\nTools & Templates\n• Project Process Checklist\n• Project Charter Template\n• Project Plan Template\n• Communications Templates \nUnit 3\nCreating a Project\n• Creating a project plan and schedule in MS Project\n• Creating charter and team/stakeholder matrices\n• Creating Change Log\n• Creating a Risk Plan \nUnit 4\nManaging the Project – Prepare a Project Status Deck\n• Creating status deck (format\, content\, operating rhythm\, etc.)\n• Collecting Detail Status\n• Presenting Summary Status\n• Simulating project close-out & celebrate URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/introduction-to-project-management-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006515-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Financial Analysis and Planning for Non-Financial Managers DESCRIPTION:With the demands of daily operations\, non-financial managers may put financial reports on the shelf. But take a look at some of the most admired companies like Apple\, Google\, and Berkshire Hathaway. Sure\, they are evaluated by their products\, innovation\, and culture but they wouldn’t be in the limelight without profits. Money matters! This course will help you build on your understanding of financial concepts and help you establish your role in the financial success of your organization. Designed for non-financial managers\, business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and other decision-makers\, this advanced course will take the mystery out of money matters. Throughout this course\, financial information that drives your organization\, as seen on the business’s reports\, will be assessed and analyzed to understand it. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting\, setting goals\, and assessing performance within your own area of influence. \nAgenda \nUnit 1 – Financial Strategies\n1.1 Your Role in Financial Decision Making\n Who is responsible for the financial decisions in your company?\n The Goal of Business\n1.2 Understand the Language of Finance\n Accounting as a Language\n Learn the Language\n Visual Activity – Accounting Process\n Accounting and Recordkeeping Systems\n Self Check – Account Categories\n1.3 Read the Story\n A Word about Financial Concepts\n ***Financial Concept: The Accounting Equation***\n ***Financial Concept: The Matching Principle***\n The Common Financial Statements\n Income Statement\n The Balance Sheet\n Statement of Cash Flows\n1.4 The Purpose of Financial Statements \nUnit 2 Financial Dashboard – Introduction to Financial Gauges\n2.1 Understand Basic Financial Concepts\n Introduction\n The Story Statements Tell\n ***Financial Concept: The Accounting Equation***\n ***Financial Concept: The Profit Matching Principle***\n ***Financial Concept: The Fund Matching Principle***\n ***Financial Concept: Cash Basis vs. Accrual Basis Accounting Methods***\n ***Financial Concept: Cash vs. Profits***\n ***Financial Concept: Debt vs. Equity (Optimum Capital Structure)***\n2.2 Financial Strategies\n Financial strategies stem from business goals\n Take a Look: Example Financial Strategies\n2.3 Financial Gauges\n Introduction to Financial Gauges\n Your Financial Gauges\n Profitability-based gauges\n Performance-based gauges\n2.4 Reading Your Financial Gauges\n The Story Financial Gauges Tell\n Research and Analysis \nUnit 3 Financial Gauges – Profitability\n3.1 Profitability Gauges\n Ratio Analysis\n Financial Gauge: Net Profit Margin (or) The Bottom Line\n Financial Gauge: Gross Profit Margin\n Financial Gauge: Operating Margin\n Using Profitability Ratios\n3.2 The Components of Profitability\n The Origin of Profits\n Sales and Expenses\n3.3 Sales\n Sales Strategies\n Pricing Strategies\n3.4 Cost of Goods Sold and Cost of Sales\n Cost of Goods Sold\n Gross Profit Margin\n Gross Profit Analysis and Planning\n Evaluate Profitability of Product or Service Lines\n3.5 Expenses\n Budget vs. Actual Analysis\n Cost Management and Efficiency \nUnit 4 Financial Gauges – Performance\n4.1 Making Money\n The Goal of Business\n Value Growth\n Company Resources\n4.2 Taking Advantage of Assets\n Tangible vs. Intangible Assets\n Cash\n4.3 Making the Most of Liabilities and Equity\n Liabilities\n Equity\n4.4 Performance Financial Gauges\n Financial Gauge: Current and Quick Ratio (Liquidity)\n Financial Gauge: Return on Assets\n Financial Gauge: Return on Equity\n Financial Gauge: Debt to Equity Ratio\n4.5 Financial Analysis and Planning Summary\n Downtown Publishing Financial Performance Analysis\n Summary URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/financial-analysis-and-planning-for-non-financial-managers/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006518-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Project Management Knowledge Areas DESCRIPTION:In today’s business environment\, there is a need for good project management. Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Through continuous monitoring\, early detection of variations to plan\, schedule\, and budget can be communicated to stakeholders for quick resolution\, including project cancelation. The Project Management Professional community does this through the five Project Management Processes supported by the ten Project Management Knowledge Areas. This course introduces the student to the ten Project management Knowledge Areas and their support role and relationships to the five Project Management Processes. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nProject Integration & Scope Management\n– Integration Manag\n– Direct & Manage Project Work\n– Perform Integrated Change Control\n– Scope Management\n– Control Scope \nUnit 2\nProject Time & Cost Management\n– Time Management\n– Sequence Activities\n– Control Schedule\n– Cost Management\n– Plan Cost Management \nUnit 3\nProject Quality\, Human Resources & Communications Management\n– Quality Management\n– Human Resources Management\n– Communications Management \nUnit 4\n Project Risk\, Procurement & Stakeholder Management\n– Risk Management\n– Plan Risk Responses\n– Procurement Management\n– Stakeholder Management URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/project-management-knowledge-areas/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006528-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Certificate in Project Management DESCRIPTION:In today’s business environment\, there is a need for good project management. Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Through continuous monitoring\, early detection of variations to plan\, schedule\, and budget can be communicated to stakeholders for quick resolution\, including project cancelation. Project management is one of the fastest paths to promotion by increasing your network through greater exposure. First\, gain the skills\, tools and templates to confidently develop and maintain a project. An overview of salaries\, certification costs\, education and experience requirements are provided. Then acquire a well-rounded knowledge of the five Project Management Processes relating to the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide. This basic information will assist you in learning the beginnings of Project Management\, whether you are interested in project management\, in a project management field\, or in any line of work. Finally\, learn the 10 Project management Knowledge Areas and their support role and relationships to the five Project Management Processes. \nThree one-month courses. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-project-management-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006530-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt DESCRIPTION:The final course in the Six Sigma Green Belt program is the Advanced Six Sigma Greenbelt course which teaches participants to improve and control processes. Topics included in this course include hypothesis testing\, design of experiments\, and statistical process control. Participants will have to apply the concepts learned in the Introduction and Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt courses. The instructor will share many handouts\, spreadsheets\, and web links that have tools participants will use while completing Six Sigma projects. Upon successful completion of this course\, participants will be awarded certification as a Six Sigma Green Belt. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/advanced-six-sigma-green-belt/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006546-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt DESCRIPTION:Six Sigma methods have been successfully deployed in many industries and organizations. This challenging Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt course teaches critical skills required for Six Sigma practitioners. This first course in the certification program explains the basic terms and proven Six Sigma problem-solving methods\, team building tools\, and descriptive statistics that are the basis for the statistical tools that contribute to the success of improvement projects and to the overall success of your organization. Topics covered include Lean Principles\, Failure Mode Effects Analysis\, Team Tools\, Project Charters\, and Basic Statistical Tools. The instructor uses the “flipped” classroom technique and expects participants to go beyond the classroom and use the internet and other resources to learn the material. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/introduction-to-six-sigma-green-belt-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006558-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate DESCRIPTION:Six Sigma professionals are in strong demand by organizations around the world. On the front-lines of Six Sigma efforts are Green Belts. LERN’s Green Belt training teaches participants problem-solving skills\, using the DMAIC (Define\, Measure\, Analyze\, Improve and Control) model. After completing this challenging course\, Six Sigma Green Belts serve their organizations as a trained specialist able to work on Six Sigma projects that benefit the organization. Although not required\, participants are strongly encouraged to have a project during the course. The instructors and mentors work closely with the class to not only teach the material\, but to guide candidates as they work projects. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/six-sigma-green-belt-certificate-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006581-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Closing Procedures and Financial Statements DESCRIPTION:This course shows you how to create a worksheet used to adjust the account balances and prepare the financial statements. Use your financial statements to measure performance\, make improvements and set goals. The final step covered in this course is closing your books and preparing them for the next accounting period; this is done by journalizing and posting closing entries. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: Prepare a Worksheet\n· What is a worksheet\n· Columns included in the worksheet\n· Completing each column \nUnit 2: The Income Statement\n· Review the worksheet columns for the Income Statement\n· Prepare the income statement\n· Determine a profit or loss \nUnit 3: The Balance Sheet\n· Review the worksheet columns for the Balance Sheet\n· Prepare the balance sheet \nUnit 4: Closing Entries and Statement of Changes in Owner’s Equity\n· Prepare post-closing entries for revenue and expense accounts\n· Prepare a statement of changes in owner’s equity\n· Applying year-end steps monthly or quarterly URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/closing-procedures-and-financial-statements/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006588-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Understanding Debits and Credits DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn about the accounting equation and the five categories involved in every business (Assets\, Liabilities\, Owner’s Equity\, Revenue and Expenses). Every financial transaction falls into one or more of these categories. Learn how to create a chart of accounts that meet the needs of your business. You will learn how double entry bookkeeping works and the process of recording debits and credits. This course will show you how to identify\, analyze and record transactions using journal entries under the cash basis accounting method. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: The Accounting Equation and Categories\n· The Accounting Equation\n· The Five Accounting Categories\n· The Chart of Accounts\n· Account Placement\n· Activity ~ Categorizing Accounts\n· Cash Basis Accounting vs. Accrual Basis Accounting \nUnit 2: Debits and Credits\n· T-Accounts\n· Debits and Credits\n· Double Entry Bookkeeping\n· Analyze Financial Activities (Transactions) \nUnit 3: Assets\, Liabilities\, and Owner’s Equity\n· Recording Transactions for Assets\n· Recording Transactions for Liabilities\n· Recording Transactions for Owner’s Equity \nUnit 4: Revenue and Expenses\n· Recording Transactions for Revenue\n· Recording Transactions for Expenses\n· Activity ~ Recording Transactions URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/understanding-debits-and-credits-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006591-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Bookkeeping Certificate DESCRIPTION:How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur\, running a family business\, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set\, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure\, and manage\, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting. No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs\, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business. \nThree one-month courses. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/bookkeeping-certificate-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006602-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Advanced Power BI DESCRIPTION:Expand your knowledge of Power BI Desktop to the highest level. This course focuses on the advanced capabilities of Power Query\, Data Modeling and Reports. Check for data inconsistencies\, design efficient queries\, create proper relationships\, and write DAX code to ensure reports update quickly and accurately. Add navigation and analytical features to your reports to enable consumers to analyze the results. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: Power Query\n-Utilize Column profile\, distribution\, and quality\n-Perform fuzzy match\n-Duplicate versus Reference queries\n-Debug errors \nUnit 2: Data Modeling\n-What a Star Schema is\n-Understand relationship types\n-Manage relationships \nUnit 3: DAX\n-Understand contexts\n-CALCULATE function\n-COALESCE function\n-Compute visual totals accurately \nUnit 4: Reports\n-Insert Objects\n-Create Bookmarks\n-Use Analytics pane\n-Create Key Influencer visual URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/advanced-power-bi/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006606-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Power BI DESCRIPTION:Gain insights into your data! Power BI (business intelligence) is a widely used business analytics service offered by Microsoft. Power BI Desktop is a complete data analysis and report creation tool that you install for free.\nIn this course\, you will discover how to quickly extract\, transform\, and load data with just a few clicks. You will create interactive visualizations (charts\, maps\, KPIs) to provide you with insights into your company’s data to make informed decisions. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: Overview\n-Power BI Components\n-Install Power BI Desktop (free software)\n-Getting started \nUnit 2: Connect with Data Sources\n-Types of data sources\n-Import Excel and text files\n-Connect to databases (Access)\n-Import data from the Web \nUnit 3: Transform Data\n-Introduction to Power Query\n-Shape data\n-Filter data\n-Understand the Data Model \nUnit 4: Creating Reports\n-Overview\n-Create visuals\n-Format reports\n-Share your files URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/introduction-to-power-bi-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006620-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Power BI Certificate DESCRIPTION:Gain insights into your data using business intelligence software – Power Business Intelligence. Power BI is a widely used business analytics service offered by Microsoft. Power BI Desktop is a complete data analysis and report creation tool that you install for free.\nDiscover the process of creating interactive reports. Integrate financial\, marketing\, or any other source data in your accounting system\, Excel\, or on the Web. Streamline the data to what is needed using Power Query. Create charts\, maps\, and other visuals to see your data in real time. Delve further into Power Query to ETL (Extract\, Transform and Load) your data. Build the Data Model using relationships and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions). Utilize Time Intelligence functions to view YoY or YTD reports. Add user friendly features to enhance your reports and analyze your results. This certificate will enhance your skills in data analysis\, giving you greater insight into your organization’s performance and allowing you to make more informed decisions. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/power-bi-certificate-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006648-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Certificate in QuickBooks Online DESCRIPTION:Save time\, track money\, and get important insights with Quickbooks Online. Quickbooks Online is the leading online accounting platform. It is the preferred choice for small business managers\, owners\, bookkeepers and accounting professionals. There area patches and regular automatic upgrades to the software. \nGet a comprehensive understanding of QuickBooks Online. Then learn how to work with more advanced Quickbooks Online topics. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-quickbooks-online-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006651-1806883200-1806969599@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online Level 1 DESCRIPTION:Get a comprehensive understanding of QuickBooks Online\, one of the most popular cloud based accounting programs and preferred choice for small business managers\, owners\, bookkeepers and accounting professionals. In four hands-on units you will learn how to use QuickBooks Online to enter sales\, purchases\, receive and make payments and add inventory. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/quickbooks-online-level-1-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006432-1809302400-1809388799@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Cash is King DESCRIPTION:Cash is arguably the most important factor in business success. Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) reports 90% of all small business failures are due to poor cash flow—more money gets paid out than collected. It is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow\, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nCash Flow Strategies\nWhy cash is so important in business\nWhat are the cash-critical stages in business\nWhat internal sources of cash are possible\nWhat potential external sources of cash there are \nUnit 2\nReporting and Evaluating Cash Flow\nReview of the Cash Flow Statement\nReview of Projected Cash Flow Report\nWhat the Cash Cycle communicates\nWhat improvements can be made to shorten the cash cycle\nCalculating cash cycle \nUnit 3\nProjecting Cash Needs\nHow much cash the business needs\nWhen cash injections are needed\nWhich cash needs will internal sources be able to cover\nWhich cash needs must be met through external sources\nMaking comparisons with other businesses in the same industry \nUnit 4\nFunding Requests\nWhat debt sources of cash are possible\nWhat are the potential equity sources of cash\nWhat requirements different funding sources have\nMaking a pitch to investors\nApproaching potential lenders for financing URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/cash-is-king-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006441-1809302400-1809388799@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Intermediate Data Analysis DESCRIPTION:Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. For example\, would men and women prefer different product features? In addition\, you may look at relationships between variables. Does product recognition relate to subsequent product purchase? This Intermediate Data Analysis course will introduce you to the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. In addition\, you’ll learn how to work with ratings\, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nLooking for Differences between Groups\n-Two separate groups\n-Two related groups\n-Three or more groups \nUnit 2\nLooking for Relationships\n-Pairs of variables\n-Clusters of variables\n-Predicting one variable from one or more variables \nUnit 3\nLooking at Ratings\n-Tests of difference using ratings\n-Tests of relationship using ratings \nUnit 4\nLooking at How to Report the Results\n-Visual displays\n-How to draft the narrative\n-How to engage your audience URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-data-analysis-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006453-1809302400-1809388799@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:The Business Plan DESCRIPTION:Whether starting a business or growing the one you have\, a business plan serves as a roadmap and can help secure needed funding. In this course\, you evaluate the many aspects and potential hurdles of the business and build the Business Plan\, one step at a time. This practical\, hands-on approach encourages you to immerse yourself in the vision and planning aspects of your business. Focusing on the most critical components of the Business Plan enables you to uncover hidden risks and assess the business from a marketing\, management\, and financial vantage point. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nGetting Started—Refine your concept and begin your plan.\n• Prepare your concept statement—What\, Who\, Why\, When\, and How.\n• Identify product/service features and benefits.\n• Identify limitation\, liabilities\, and regulations.\n• Write your Business Description and evaluate it against a Business Description checklist. \nUnit 2\nPrepare the Marketing Plan\n• Conduct an industry and competitive analysis.\n• Perform a market analysis and identify target markets and a market penetration strategy.\n• Identify your pricing strategy.\n• Write your Marketing Plan and evaluate it against a Marketing Plan checklist. \nUnit 3\nPrepare the Management and Financial Plans\n• Identify key people and positions\, duties and responsibilities.\n• Determine funding needs and sources.\n• Create sales and expense estimates.\n• Write your Management and Financial Plans and evaluate them against checklists. \nUnit 4\nComplete the Business Plan and Assess Business Feasibility\n• Polish the plan and add final elements—Cover Page\, Executive Summary\, Table of Contents.\n• Evaluate business plan against checklist and identify items in need of additional work.\n• Assess business against feasibility checklist.\n• Identify next steps. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/the-business-plan-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006522-1809302400-1809388799@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Project Management Processes DESCRIPTION:Acquire a well-rounded knowledge of the five Project Management Processes relating to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide. This basic information will assist you in learning the beginnings of project management\, whether you are interested in project management\, in a project management field\, or in any line of work. Come away with a solid foundation of the five processes to learn and use when any type of project occurs in your employment arena. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nProject Management Process Welcome & Initiating Process Group\n-What is Project Management\n-What is a Process\n-Initiating Process Group \nUnit 2\nPlanning Process Group\n-Developing the Project Management Plan\n-Planning strategy\n-Planning for desired project objectives \nUnit 3\nExecuting Process Group and Monitoring & Controlling Process Group\n-What differs between Executing and Monitoring & Controlling process groups\n-Analysis and risks\n-When to make changes and how \nUnit 4\nClosing Process Group & Farewell\n-How to be aware of what should be thought of when closing a project\n-Review of lessons learned and why it is important\n-Review acknowledgement of all five process groups URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/project-management-processes-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006537-1809302400-1809388799@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:The Basics of Bookkeeping DESCRIPTION:How do you keep track of the day-to-day financial transactions of a business? Whether you are looking to advance in your career\, or you’re an entrepreneur\, (or maybe you are a part of a family business)\, this course will help you if you are looking to understand the numbers. The Basics of Bookkeeping course will help you understand\, and know how to record\, every penny that comes into your business and every penny that goes out of your business. This course shows you how to create a chart of accounts that will meet your needs. All of the money you spend and all of the money you earn have a place to go. How do you record them? What are debits and credits? What do the numbers mean? How do you label accounts? Even if you outsource your bookkeeping needs\, you should still have a basic understanding of what happens with the money earned and the money spent. No one should be blind to his or her finances! In this course you will learn where the numbers go and why! You will learn bookkeeping terminology\, as well as what it means to keep track of the numbers. At the end of the cycle\, what do the numbers mean? The Basics of Bookkeeping will show you how to keep track of the numbers and why! URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/the-basics-of-bookkeeping-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006555-1809302400-1809388799@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt DESCRIPTION:To be successful\, organizations must manage by fact. As such\, organizations depend on the measurement and analysis of performance to make key decisions that affect the organization. This Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt course builds on the ideas and skills learned in the Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt course that organizations use\, specifically their Six Sigma teams\, to improve. In this second course in the certification program\, participants will learn process analysis\, data collection and analysis\, probability and valid statistical conclusions\, and hypothesis testing. Many participants find this course to be the most challenging of the certification courses. URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-six-sigma-green-belt-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006585-1809302400-1809388799@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:General Ledger and Month End Procedures DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn how to post journal entries to the correct general ledger accounts impacted by each transaction. This course will show you how to make sure your general ledger balances at the end of each month by preparing an unadjusted trial balance. You will learn how to look for errors when you don’t balance\, and how to determine to correct entries. After posting correcting entries and/or adjusting entries\, you will verify debits and credits equal with an adjusted trial balance. This course also goes through the steps of performing monthly bank reconciliations. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: The General Ledger\n· What is the General Ledger\n· Why must the general ledger balance\n· Posting to the general ledger\n· Activity ~ Posting to The General Ledger \nUnit 2: The Unadjusted Trial Balance\n· What is the unadjusted trial balance\n· Verify debit and credit balances\n· Finding errors\n· Activity ~ Find The Errors \nUnit 3: Correcting Entries and Adjusting Entries\n· Determine correcting entries\n· Adjusting entries and how to prepare them\n· Posting correcting entries and adjusting entries to the general ledger\n· Activity ~ Preparing Entries and Posting to General Ledger \nUnit 4: The Adjusted Trial Balance\n· Verify the accuracy of the adjusted trial balance\n· Prepare monthly bank reconciliations\n· Activity ~ Prepare a Bank Reconciliation URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/general-ledger-and-month-end-procedures-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504 DTSTAMP:20261012T082527 CREATED:20260407T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T040000Z UID:10006617-1809302400-1809388799@laurelridgeworkforce.com SUMMARY:Intermediate Power BI DESCRIPTION:Delve further into Power Query to ETL (Extract\, Transform and Load) your data. Build the Data Model using modeling features and relationships. Perform calculations using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) functions. Utilize Time Intelligence functions to view YoY or YTD reports. Add user friendly features to enhance your reports. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: Power Query\n-Review the ETL Process\n-Insert columns using different methods\n-Group\, Summarize\, Pivot\, and UnPivot data\n-Merge and Append queries \nUnit 2: Data Modeling\n-What Data Modeling is\n-Modeling Options\n-Create and manage relationships\n-Create Date table \nUnit 3: DAX\n-Introduction to DAX\n-Calculate columns and measures\n-Time Intelligence functions\n-Quick Measures \nUnit 4: Reports\n-Filters versus Slicers\n-Visual Hierarchies and Drill downs\n-Drillthrough\n-Define visual interactions\n-Apply conditional formatting URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-power-bi-2/ LOCATION:Online 24/7 CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR