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SUMMARY:Certificate in Business Communications
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Because corporate higher-ups and stakeholders can’t support your ideas—or recognize you for them—without first understanding what they are\, communicating clearly and concisely in written and oral formats is critical to your professional success. \nFrom clarifying and structuring your ideas to designing the PowerPoint slides that will best complement them\, the techniques\, interactive exercises\, and checklists in this suite will help you create presentations and workplace documents that inform and persuade. \nThe course offers instruction on crafting many of the most common business communication formats: memos\, reports\, brochures\, proposals\, presentations\, catalogs\, and websites. Topics include formal and informal outlining techniques\, using e-mail appropriately in an organizational setting\, and revising for wordiness\, unnecessary phrases\, redundancy\, and jargon. \nInstructor Description: This course has a support helpdesk feature.  Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to a support rep who can answer questions on the curriculum and any registration or technical questions.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-business-communications/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This user-friendly program is designed for those people who are looking for an entrepreneurship certificate online. Therefore\, it’s ideal for any adult who wants to learn more about the finance involved in entrepreneurship. After completing this entrepreneurship certificate online\, you’ll be one step closer to starting your very own business. Also\, the program is focused on being user-friendly. Hence\, this educational platform is more accessible\, and thus\, users can use all the available resources without a problem.This certificate in entrepreneurship will teach you various topics to help you develop your entrepreneurship skills. Therefore\, you’ll learn about:• The accounting cycle and double-entry accounting • Variable and fixed costs• Financial planning and budgeting for entrepreneurs• Legalities\, liabilities\, and rules• Bankruptcy and fraud• The universal commercial code• Five essential managerial activities for entrepreneurs• Critical elements of marketing plans• Five motivational pathsThis multimedia-rich certificate program aims to help you become a successful entrepreneur. Thus\, it will help you learn the following aspects when it comes to becoming an entrepreneur. • How to start and grow a business from the ground-up• What resources you’ll have at your disposal as a budding entrepreneur and where you’ll be able to find themSo\, after this entrepreneurship certificate program\, you’ll learn how to transform your career options by starting a business of your own. \nInstructor Description: This course has a “Mentor Expert” helpdesk feature.  Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. \nCertification: National Career Certification Board (NCCB)
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Finance Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This interactive certificate program is specifically designed for adults or non-financial managers who want to learn more about the essentials of corporate finance and make a career for themselves in the corporate sector. This program includes a variety of interactive elements such as games\, activities\, flashcards and more to make your learning experience more engaging and interesting. Thus\, this certificate program aims to educate you on critical financial terminology. It’ll also teach you how to calculate essential financial management indicators at the professional level. After you receive a certificate in financial essentials\, you will be able to: • Assess the financial health of an organization by reviewing income statements\,statements of cash flow\, and balance sheets • Use accounting and finance tools to make well-informed decisions within an organization This certificate program is available on a user-friendly platform\, which makesit accessible to more people\, and it allows its users to use the resources at their disposal with ease. This certificate program aims to help you significantly improve your career opportunities. It accomplishes that by teaching you the following: • ROI and cost-benefit analysis • Financial ratio analysis • Financial statements • Descriptive and inferential statistics • Compound interest and annuities • Probabilities and datasets • Creating and managing budgets So\, after you have completed this course\, you can use the knowledge and skills you learned to develop and make yourself a more valuable professional \nInstructor Description: This course has a “Mentor Expert” helpdesk feature.  Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. \nCertification: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-finance-essentials/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Innovation & Critical Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Because organizations must innovate to stay alive in today’s highly competitive marketplace\, organizations need employees who can channel their creativity and innovation toward organizational challenges and goals. \nThis suite of courses will first help you become re-acquainted with your own stores of creativity and innovation. Next\, you are given a set of tools that allow you to leverage your creativity to identify and solve organizational problems. One activity asks you how you might look at a problem from a different angle to produce a more creative result; others walk you through the process of using analogies or replacement techniques to invent creative solutions to problems. \nInstructor Description: This course has a “Mentor Expert” helpdesk feature.  Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. \nCertification: Intuit
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-innovation-critical-thinking/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T102932Z
UID:10005784-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Certificate in Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This highly interactive leadership certificate program is designed for adults who want to acquire professional leadership skills and secure employment in leadership positions at various companies. Our program includes a variety of interactive materials such as games\, flashcards\, activities\, and more that you can use to make your learning experience more engaging and fun. This certificate program is developed around the book called Leadership: How to Lead\, How to Liveby D. Quinn Mills\,and thus\, covers a lot of material. Also\, this book is used at the Harvard Business School as a valuable resource. Some of the topics we will cover include: • What leadership is • The value of good leadership • Nine key qualities for leadership • How leadership must fit into an organization • Work-life balance for leaders • How to guide a professional team • An eight-step process for change • How to foster a productive and positive work environment The program also includes multimedia presentations so you can increase your knowledge and make a successful career for yourself. It includes video segments that introduce Dr. Mills and various other leaders who discuss the following: • How leaders become leaders • The differences between leaders\, administrators\, and managers • Leadership ethics With the right skills\, knowledge\, and tools\, you can become an effective leader and be a source of positive change at an organization. \nInstructor Description: This course has a “Mentor Expert” helpdesk feature.  Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. \nCertification: Intuit
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-leadership/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Nonprofit Management
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: The nonprofit management certificate program is designed for users who want to learn more about nonprofit management and become a nonprofit professional in the process.This multimedia-rich online program includes video commentary presentations that will provide you with insight on critical topics that pertain to nonprofit professionals. This way\, you’ll have a more thorough understanding of how to apply these essential concepts in your own organization.The program also includes assessment materials such as tests\, exams\, quizzes\, and more that you can use to review what you’ve learned. Throughout the program\, you’ll learn about:• Nonprofit structure\, strategic direction\, and governing boards• Fundraising and grants for nonprofits• Financial and ethical issues for nonprofits• Capital campaigns and consultants• Financial statements and analyses for nonprofits• Private and corporate donations• Budgets and cash flow for nonprofits• Social media for nonprofits• Marketing in a nonprofit environment• Board and volunteer development• Setting strategic directionThe nonprofit management certificate program aims to help you secure employment opportunities at nonprofit organizations. It will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills you need to thrive in the competitive market. This way\, you can make advancements in your career at a pace you didn’t expect before. \nInstructor Description: This course has a “Mentor Expert” helpdesk feature.  Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. \nCertification: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-nonprofit-management/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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UID:10005786-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Creativity in Teams and Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This course looks at spurring creativity and innovation in teams and organizations. Drawing on the latest academic thinking\, it outlines the key factors for creative teams. \nFurther\, the course focuses on tools and techniques designed to yield more productive thinking in collective settings. Participants learn about a number of targeted tools (including brainstorming\, Discussion 66\, Provocation\, and others) to generate fresh thinking in smaller group settings and in their organizations. \nInstructor Description: This course has a “Mentor Expert” helpdesk feature.  Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/creativity-in-teams-and-organizations/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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UID:10005787-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Effective Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is increasingly important in organizational settings. This course helps learners organize\, structure\, and create effective presentations. Since many organizations use PowerPoint as a way of communicating information\, this course offers advice and guidance on the most effective and persuasive uses of PowerPoint. \nInstructor Description: This course has a “Mentor Expert” helpdesk feature.  Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/effective-presentations/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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SUMMARY:Fundraising in a Nonprofit Organization
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Fundraising is one of the central activities of a nonprofit organization. To help finance operating budgets\, nonprofits must raise money every year. In addition\, special projects and improvements to facilities may be needed. In these situations\, fundraisers will often launch large capital campaigns or apply for foundation grants. \nThis course offers an introduction to fundraising for nonprofit organizations\, with an emphasis on the fundamental issues. \nInstructor Description: This course has a “Mentor Expert” helpdesk feature.  Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/fundraising-in-a-nonprofit-organization/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
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SUMMARY:Marketing Professional
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: The Marketing Professional program outlines for students current theories of marketing\, their effective application and concepts important to marketing goods and services\, identifying and further defining target customers\, targeting those customers and really reaching them through your messaging from both a domestic and global perspective. Students will explore the elements of market research\, identifying target customers\, branding\, pricing\, developing product offers\, and developing marketing communications for various distribution channels. Students will examine marketing critically from the perspective of the consumer\, the overall economy\, and technology as well as the legal and ethical issues that arise to ensure responsible marketing. \nThis program provides students with a view of the principle areas of marketing. It explores the factors influencing how marketing decisions are made\, including the impact of marketing decisions on an organization and its customers. Students will gain a working knowledge of practical marketing and business vocabulary. Additionally\, students will analyze today’s global\, highly competitive marketplace and evaluate how the actions of competitors influence marketing decisions. \nInstructor Description: This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors review student work\, student progress\, and interact with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have\, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed. \nCertification: Professional Certified Marketer® in Marketing Management. This is the pioneer certification from the AMA trusted by hundreds of professionals with a new name that better shows the world your area of expertise. You can complete the training on your own time and the PCM Marketing Management is open to any professional serious about becoming a stand-out marketer. This certification is based on a Body of Knowledge that covers fundamental marketing topics like planning\, strategy\, global marketing\, ethics\, analytics\, research\, behavior\, branding\, pricing\, distribution\, digital and social media marketing\, and more. \nWhile there are no eligibility requirements at this time\, we find that PCM® candidates have more success if they have the following minimum level of education or experience:-Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional marketing experience -Master’s degree and two years of professional marketing experience-7 years of professional marketing experience  \nThe test is given online and is made up of multiple-choice questions. You’ll have three hours to complete it. To pass\, you must receive an overall score ?of 80% or higher and it is not required that you achieve a specific score in each domain. You will receive your scores immediately after completing the exam\, including a breakdown by domain. Your registration for the exam will include three exam attempts that must be completed within one year of registration. If you are unsuccessful in passing the exam\, you must wait a minimum of 15 days between exam attempts.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/marketing-professional-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T102942Z
UID:10005790-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Communicating Collaboratively
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Communicating effectively with team members and groups has become more important as organizations have relied on collaborative work to advance their goals. This course\, Communicating Collaboratively\, will help you improve your collaborative communication by providing best practices and effective tips and techniques. \nInstructor Description: This course has a “Mentor Expert” helpdesk feature.  Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/communicating-collaboratively/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T102943Z
UID:10005791-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep Course and Exam
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This self-paced course prepares learners for the successful completion of the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam by exposing them to the Six Sigma concepts\, strategies\, tools\, and techniques used in process improvement projects. The course is divided into modules that explain key foundational Six Sigma information\, guide students through the five steps of the DMAIC methodology\, and demonstrate how a Six Sigma approach can benefit organizations in several\, diverse industries or business sectors. Course assignments show the tools and skills practitioners will use in support of process improvement activities\, and explain how participants can contribute as important members of improvement teams. \nThroughout the course\, learners will be tested on their understanding and comprehension of course topics through challenging exercises\, and interactive games. Each module also includes comprehensive quizzes and tests that learners can use to gauge their progress and prepare for each of the 25-question practice exams at the course end. Video segments from subject matter experts also supplement the course material\, to provide real-world examples and enhanced understanding of important concepts and best practices. \nInstructor Description: This course has a “Mentor Expert” helpdesk feature.  Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field they are studying. \nCertification: Students will have earned their Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification upon successfully completing the program and passing the included certification exam.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/six-sigma-yellow-belt-prep-course-and-exam/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T102944Z
UID:10005792-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Customer Service for Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: In our Customer Service Survival Skills course\, students will learn how to get to the heart of customer service; a challenging but not impossible achievement. Customers expect quality service and in return will provide loyalty. Businesses today understand that customer service loyalty contributes to the success and growth of a business. This is why it is important understand the importance in learning\, developing and improving the skills needed to communicate effectively in a professional manner with customers. \nInstructor Description: This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors review student work\, student progress\, and interact with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have\, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed. \nCertification: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/customer-service-for-healthcare/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
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UID:10005793-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Professionalism in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: In most industries\, an individual’s professionalism is measured by the extent to which they are trustworthy\, reliable and can be counted on to follow through on their commitments. More than that however\, professionalism in today’s workplace requires an element of self-confidence\, self-motivation and the overall understanding and adherence to the norms and expectations of professional environments on the whole. In the healthcare setting\, however\, the qualities that constitute professionalism are even more important and require additional considerations over and above typical work environments. Healthcare providers require emotionally mature people to manage and operate their practice and demand that their staff behave professionally at all times. Moreover\, an individual’s commitment to professionalism will command the respect and credibility required for success in a healthcare career.Given the inherent nature and seriousness of the healthcare industry\, it is expected that healthcare professionals maintain the utmost integrity and professionalism in dealing with patients\, properly maintaining privacy standards and convey information to patients/clients in a way that is not only professional\, but compassionate\, understanding and\, above all\, informative. Healthcare professionals communicate important and complex information not only to fellow staff but to patients as well on a daily basis and must take into account the serious nature of the work they do and its effect on individual patients\, families and other stakeholders. The Professionalism in Healthcare course provides students with a primer on professionalism in this unique industry. The course will address various elements inherent in professionalism to ensure students are ready to enter the professional workplace including etiquette\, image\, manners\, communication (verbal\, non-verbal and written)\, professional relationships\, responsibility and accountability\, respectfulness\, privacy considerations and requirements as well as empathy\, compassion and emotional maturity specific to the healthcare setting. \nInstructor Description: This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors review student work\, student progress\, and interact with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have\, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/professionalism-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T102948Z
UID:10005794-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Become Confident & Assertive
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Do you feel like people walk all over you? Do you want to learn to be a more confident\, assertive individual? If so\, this course is for you. The class will teach you the necessary skills to be decisive and in control of your life.  The course will teach you to improve your relationships\, move your career forward\, and earn the respect of your friends\, family\, spouse\, co-workers\, even your boss. \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment. \nCertification: Certificate of completion.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/become-confident-assertive/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T102953Z
UID:10005796-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Beginning Conversational Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and the number of Spanish speakers is growing every day. If you are trying to learn Spanish\, this course will give you the opportunity to learn basic conversational Spanish. The goal of our program is to teach basic Spanish vocabulary\, grammar\, literacy\, and conversation skills to students with little or no knowledge of the Spanish language. \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/beginning-conversational-spanish/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T102954Z
UID:10005797-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Create Stunning Digital Photographs
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: As a new photographer you’ve got to start somewhere and our Create Stunning Digital Photographs course is great place to start! The goal of this fun and informative course is to provide you with an introduction to digital photography and get you started on the path to becoming a great photographer. You’ll begin by learning the fundamentals of digital photography including composition\, lighting\, exposure and using your camera’s manual mode. Next the course will focus on teaching you the basics of contemporary portrait photography including how to pose your subject and working with children and pets. We will also cover photographing the great outdoors including animals\, natural and man-made landscapes\, as well as wedding and event photography and night shooting. Finally macro photography and underwater portraits complete the digital photography curriculum. \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/create-stunning-digital-photographs/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T102955Z
UID:10005798-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Dealing with Difficult People
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: There are difficult people in all our lives. These people spend their time not doing what we want them to do\, or doing things you don’t want them to do. This course will help you identify those difficult people\, understand why they act that way\, and teach you to not be their victim anymore. We will look at the ways to identify and assemble effective communication skills that will allow you to get those difficult people\, and focus on strategies for dealing with the most difficult behaviors of the people you can’t stand. \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/dealing-with-difficult-people/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T113223Z
UID:10005799-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Human Resource Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Whether you are a newly promoted manager\, a business owner or a human resources professional\, knowing the ins and outs of dealing with HR issues is critical to your success. This class is specifically designed to help people without any experience or knowledge of human resources to understand the critical functions and how it affects us all. Through the 4 weeks we will explore the road map of human resources through legal issues\, recruiting and retaining the best employees to terminating poor performers. \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/human-resource-essentials/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Successful Public Speaking
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Does speaking in public make you nervous? Fear of speaking in public is very common and could hinder advancement opportunities to one’s professional career. Rest assured that getting over the fear of public speaking is not a grueling process. In this course you will learn techniques that will help prepare and develop your public speaking skills. \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/successful-public-speaking/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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UID:10005802-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Brand Yourself with Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Are you looking to demonstrate more value to customers or employers? By using today’s hottest social media platforms you are able to build the powerful personal brand that gets you what you want. \nIn this class we will help you use social media to attract new business and grow your readership. From Facebook to Pinterest to video sharing\, this class will teach you the techniques and ideas that are practical\, easy\, and effective for your brand. Networking and social media is a business tool that needs to be utilized\, but do you know how to properly use it to fit your brand? We will teach you to choose today’s best social media tools for your personal goals\, make the most of Facebook\, LinkedIn\, and Twitter—and leverage new platforms like Pinterest and Google+\, build a personal brand campaign and measure the success of your social media branding. \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/brand-yourself-with-social-media/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T103005Z
UID:10005804-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Start Your Own Bookkeeping Business
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Have you ever dreamed of starting your own Bookkeeping business?  Many years ago Benjamin Franklin said\, “There is nothing certain in life except death and taxes.” This is still true today. According to the laws of the Internal Revenue Service\, businesses “must keep adequate accounting records.”  This course will help guide you through the process of starting and growing your business.   First we will cover the initial steps to starting your business from choosing a name to selecting the type of entity and more.  Marketing your business is key and in this course\, you will learn how to utilize social media and important aspects of your branded website.  Other topics include developing a clientele list\, legal and ethical issues and other resources – all geared to helping you build the successful business of your dreams. \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/start-your-own-bookkeeping-business/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T103008Z
UID:10005805-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Start Your Own Catering Business
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Do you love to entertain and host parties? Do you love to cook and create exciting menus?  Now you can realize your dream of working from home doing something you enjoy. Catering is considered to be the fastest growing segment of the food service industry in the United States! Learn the steps necessary for setting up and running your own home-based catering business. From writing a successful business plan to marketing your new business and tips for deciding on a menu- this course has it all. \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/start-your-own-catering-business/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T103009Z
UID:10005806-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Start Your Own Event Planning Business
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Whether a celebration\, business conference\, industry show or convention – event planners are often an integral part of a successful event.  Whatever the occasion\, planners can assist in the design of the event\, locating an appropriate site\, determining food\, beverage as well as decor needs\, locating entertainment\, managing the invitation process\, arranging travel accommodations\, hiring and overseeing personnel\, supervising the event and so on.  With all there is to do – it’s no wonder that event planners are in such high demand! \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/start-your-own-event-planning-business/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T103010Z
UID:10005807-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: As insurance regulations and paperwork requirements get more complicated\, doctors and other health care providers are turning to third-party billing services to take care of their billing needs.  It’s a multi-billion dollar industry that’s growing like never before\, creating a growing niche for entrepreneurs who are experts at tunneling their way through the paper avalanche. In our course\, students will receive expert advice and the latest industry information needed. Included in our program is efficient methods of researching the market\, calculating costs\, finding clients and receiving referrals\, dealing with insurance carriers and so much more! \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/start-your-own-medical-claims-billing-service/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T103013Z
UID:10005808-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Start Your Own Photography Business
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Do you love taking photos? Or do you carry your camera everywhere? Our course will help you realize your dream of working from your home at something you enjoy\, a home-based photography business. Our students will receive information on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based photography business. You will learn how to estimate your start-up costs\, outfit your home studio\, market yourself and stay profitable once you are in business. Whether you want to earn your living as a portrait photographer\, photojournalist\, or product photographer our course will give you the tools you need to prepare for an exciting new career. \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/start-your-own-photography-business/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
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SUMMARY:GED Test Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This course will prepare you take the GED (General Education Development) test.  The GED test is broken into five-test sections.  The sections included in this course are Language Arts\, Writing\, Language Arts\, Reading\, Social Studies\, Science\, and Math.  This online course provides many resources from test-taking tips and strategies\, exercises\, assignments\, and practice test with explanation of answers.  The testing format will be explained and broken down to highlight the current testing areas along with the content each of the sections will cover. \nInstructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/ged-test-preparation/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTAMP:20260510T021335
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T103019Z
UID:10005811-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Teacher's Aide Professional Program (CCTP)
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Teacher’s Aide Professionals are educational professionals who work alongside full-time teachers to reinforce their instruction and provide administrative assistance. Teacher’s Aides perform many different tasks such as one on one attention with struggling students\, monitoring the classroom anytime the full-time teacher is out\, grading assignment\, and integrating different technology into the classroom. Being a teacher’s aide is a very rewarding career that provides the opportunity of teaching without the extensive academic training. Working as a teacher’s aide is also a wonderful starting career for those looking to advance to a full-time teacher. The salary for teacher’s aides can vary depending on location and school district. The 2015 median salary for a teacher’s aide was $24\,900.  \nWhat’s in this Program? This complete training program is comprised of seven individual courses that prepare students for an entry level position as a teacher’s aide. In this program\, we will cover child & adolescent development\, child health\, safety\, and nutrition\, classroom management\, SMARTboard training\, and the career of teacher assisting. Successfully completing this program will give students the necessary skills and knowledge to become a successful teacher’s aide and prepare students to sit for the ETS’ ParaPro Assessment Certification exam. States may require additional education and experience for employment.**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.** \nSummary: Rewarding career with room for growth. \nInstructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content\, course material\, certifications\, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning\, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this\, mentors provide encouraging comments\, feedback\, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success! \nCertification: Upon successful completion of this course\, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the field and to sit for the ETS’ ParaPro Assessment Certification exam. Each state may have additional licensing requirements\, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/teachers-aide-professional-program-cctp/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Teacher's Aide Associate Program
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: A teacher’s aide is an indispensable individual who performs a number of teacher’s aide jobs such as providing instructional and clerical support to classroom teachers\, meeting with parents\, supervising children\, and/or helping teachers set up for special projects.  Our online Teacher’s Aide Associate Program will help you to become that indispensable individual while focusing on the many milestones children have as they go from childhood to adolescence and develop into young adults. Teacher AideLet us help you work toward a career as a teacher’s aide. If you love children and want to see them succeed educationally\, then becoming a teacher’s aide is for you! This distance learning teacher’s aide course can help you take the first step toward a rewarding\, new career as a teacher’s aide.There are a number of teacher’s aide jobs that directly assist teachers\, administrators and instructors that are vital to the successful education of students of all ages and skill levels. A teacher’s aide is an indispensable individual who performs a number of teacher’s aide jobs such as providing instructional and clerical support to classroom teachers\, meeting with parents\, supervising children\, and/or helping teachers set up for special projects. Child & Adolescent DevelopmentOur Child and Adolescent Development course encourages students to use current research to think critically about developmental theories and practices. You will explore which nutritional\, physical\, parental\, educational\, societal\, and other factors will lead to optimal physical\, cognitive\, and psychosocial outcomes for the next generation of children. Whether you have children of your own\, or are interested in a career with children or adolescents\, this is an ideal choice to help you learn more. Our curriculum will provide a thorough introduction on the various levels of child & adolescent development.Upon successful completion this course\, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the field and to sit for the ETS’ ParaPro Assessment Certification exam. States may require additional education and experience for employment.**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.** \nInstructor Description: The Teacher’s Aide Associate Program course is supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors review student work\, student progress\, and interact with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have\, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed. \nCertification: Teacher AideUpon successful completion this course\, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the field and to sit for the ETS’ ParaPro Assessment Certification exam. States may require additional education and experience for employment.** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**Each state may have additional licensing requirements\, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/teachers-aide-associate-program/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Teacher's Aide Specialist Program
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: A teacher’s aide is an indispensable individual who performs a number of jobs such as providing instructional and clerical support to classroom teachers\, meeting with parents\, supervising children\, and/or helping teachers set up for special projects.  Our online Teacher’s Aide Specialist Program will help you to become that indispensable individual while focusing on the unique qualities of the young child as distinguished from older children and learning how to work with young children in ways that correspond with their individual developmental level and social and cultural environment. Let us help you work toward a career as a teacher’s aide. If you love children and want to see them succeed educationally\, then becoming a teacher’s aide is for you! This distance learning teacher’s aide course can help you take the first step toward a rewarding\, new career as a teacher’s aide. There are a number of teacher’s aide jobs that directly assist teachers\, administrators and instructors that are vital to the successful education of students of all ages and skill levels. Throughout the course\, real-life examples and anecdotes bring theory and research to life. Upon successful completion this course\, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the field and to sit for the ETS’ ParaPro Assessment Certification exam. States may require additional education and experience for employment \nInstructor Description: The Teacher’s Aide Specialist Program course is supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors review student work\, student progress\, and interact with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have\, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed. \nCertification: Teacher AideUpon successful completion this course\, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the field and to sit for the ETS’ ParaPro Assessment Certification exam. States may require additional education and experience for employment.** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**Each state may have additional licensing requirements\, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/teachers-aide-specialist-program/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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