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SUMMARY:Spanish Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Spanish Fundamentals is a self-paced\, online Spanish conversation course that seeks to bridge the communication gap between English and Spanish-speakers. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/spanish-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Continuous Improvement
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SUMMARY:Spanish for the Medical Front Office
DESCRIPTION:Spanish for the Medical Front Office is a self-paced\, online occupational Spanish conversation course that solves the problems of miscommunication. Students will learn basic reception terms to greet their patients\, as well as insurance and general medical terminology. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/spanish-for-the-medical-front-office/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Continuous Improvement
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SUMMARY:Spanish for Dentists and Dental Hygienists
DESCRIPTION:Spanish for Dentists and Dental Hygienists is a self-paced\, online occupational Spanish conversation course that seeks to bridge the communication gap between English-speaking dental professionals and Spanish-speaking patients. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/spanish-for-dentists-and-dental-hygienists/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Continuous Improvement
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SUMMARY:Chartered Tax Professional Business Package
DESCRIPTION:A Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) is someone who has completed a series of 5 federal tax courses in individual and small business income tax preparation. This nationally recognized certificate program enables students to start working and earning money as a tax preparer while completing coursework toward the CTP credential! With the talk of more requirements for tax preparers\, many preparers have decided to work towards becoming an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA)\, the most distinguished credential in the tax industry. The CTP is the perfect career path for the EA! Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/chartered-tax-professional-business-package/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Business and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Accounting
DESCRIPTION:This course will  provide an introduction to the concepts and uses of accounting in a business environment. The primary areas of study in this course include analysis of business transactions\, recording procedures and the use of ledgers and journals\, accounting for sales and purchases\, managing cash\, payroll\, accruals and deferrals\, and preparation and analysis of basic financial statements. After completing this course\, students will have  solid understanding of business and financial accounting and its role in bookkeeping administration. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/fundamentals-of-accounting/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Business and Professional Development
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UID:10004678-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Teaching Math
DESCRIPTION:This course will help you excel in your role as as an educator. Focusing on active learning teaching practices\, this course will help you encourage students to become deep thinkers and  build a "thinking classroom." Review the skills you will need to pass the Instructional Paraprofessional's exam as you explore creative ways to present math skills to students. Here\, you will learn ways to help students become excited about math and explore methods of presenting math skills to students at all grade levels. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/teaching-math/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Teacher Education
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SUMMARY:Teaching Writing
DESCRIPTION:Review the skills you will need to pass the Instructional Paraprofessional's exam as you explore ways creative ways to present writing skills to students. We will learn ways to help students become excited about writing. We will explore ways to present writing skills to student at all grade levels and ways to improve the assessment of writing skills. This course is applicable to teachers as well as instructional paraprofessionals. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/teaching-writing/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Teacher Education
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UID:10004680-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Teaching Reading
DESCRIPTION:Review the skills you will need to pass the Instructional Paraprofessional's exam as you explore ways creative ways to present reading skills to students. We will learn ways to help students become excited about reading. We will explore ways to present reading skills to student at all grade levels and ways to improve the assessment of reading skills. This course is applicable to teachers as well as instructional paraprofessionals. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/teaching-reading/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Teacher Education
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SUMMARY:SAT and ACT Exam Prep Part I
DESCRIPTION:College entrance exams play a key role in determining your college choice. Standardized tests are designed to test your knowledge in a very specific way. Understanding the ins and outs of the tests will allow you to achieve your best possible score. This course is designed to provide you with test taking strategies\, an understanding of what kind of test taker you are and practice for improving your scores on both the ACT and SAT tests. You will focus on grammar\, reading comprehension\, writing skills. Science and vocabulary all designed to improve your score.   This is part 1 of a two part series of courses. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/sat-and-act-exam-prep-part-i/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Teacher Education
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UID:10004683-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Fundamental Employment Laws
DESCRIPTION:Are you needing to understand how the federal employment laws affect your workplace? This course is designed to introduce you to the most impactful federal employment laws.  By understanding the basics of employment law\, you should become better equipped to hire\, evaluate\, and manage employees.  This course presents an insight into discrimination laws\, employee benefits\, methods to resolve employment disputes\, and common workplace safety rules. Knowing the federal employment laws is a must for any supervisor\, entrepreneur\, manager\, or human resources professional. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/fundamental-employment-laws/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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UID:10004684-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:SAT and ACT Exam Prep Part II
DESCRIPTION:College entrance exams play a key role in determining your college choice. Standardized tests are designed to test your knowledge in a very specific way. Understanding the ins and outs of the tests will allow you to achieve your best possible score. This course is designed to provide you with test taking strategies\, an understanding of what kind of test taker you are\, and practice for improving your Math scores on both the ACT and SAT tests. You will focus on basic Math\, Algebra\, Geometry\, Trig\, Statistics\, and the SAT SPR questions.  Our goal is to prepare you for specific question types on both exams. Additionally\, this course will help you with your time management skills\, focus on relieving any anxiety you may experience with test taking\, teach you how the standardized tests are scored\, and help you feel comfortable on test day. Working through this course will maximize your performance on all aspects of the Math questions on the ACT and SAT. Taken with Part 1\, this course will prepare you to excel in all sections of the undergraduate college entrance exams and provide you with the means to achieve your best score! Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/sat-and-act-exam-prep-part-ii/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Teacher Education
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T114741Z
UID:10004685-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Real Estate Investing
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide the core foundations for successful real estate investment.  Becoming a real estate investor is fairly easy – just go out\, buy a property and boom you are an investor!  Unfortunately\, it takes much more than that.  It takes skill\, strategy\, business acumen\, active research on properties and communities coupled with finance and negotiation principles just to become a valued competitor in this high rising field.  This comprehensive course will use learning activities\, practice exams\, and assignments to help students learn the foundational components to becoming a successful real estate investor.  Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/real-estate-investing/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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UID:10004686-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Business Writing for Busy Professionals
DESCRIPTION:You will learn strategies to write documents faster and better. You will learn how to customize your documents for a specific reader and to accomplish your writing purpose. You will discover ways to create documents when time is limited. You will also master models to organize and format letters\, emails\, and reports in order to make them clear\, direct\, and reader friendly. Conversational writing style and parallel structure will also be covered.  One of the keys to success in any business is good communication skills and one of the most common ways to communicate in business is through writing. In the second half of the course\, we look at the importance of grammar and tone to good writing and approaches to rewriting. We will also look at specific types of documents we might create. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/business-writing-for-busy-professionals/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Editing and Proofreading for Business Writers
DESCRIPTION:Writing well means following the rules so that you can best make yourself understood. We will review some basic grammar and look at correcting common mistakes that can make our writing harder to read. In this course we will review some basic grammar and using the parts of speech correctly in our writing. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/editing-and-proofreading-for-business-writers/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Accounting and Bookkeeping Studies
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This online accounting and bookkeeping course is designed specifically for people who have zero experience in this field\, or for those who wish to improve their knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping. Through this multimedia-rich and highly interactive course\, you’ll learn: • Basic accounting terminology • The fundamental principles of accounting and the accounting cycle • Payroll expense\, taxes\, liabilities\, laws\, forms\, and regulations • Several different payroll functions • The fundamentals of the budgeting process • How to record transactions in chronological order with the use of journals • How to categorize those transactions by account using ledgers With the training from this course\, you’ll be able to secure an employment position in which you’ll conduct budgeting processes for various companies. Our goal is also to teach you how to interpret financial statements so that you can accurately determine a company’s profitability. Throughout this accounting and bookkeeping course\, we want our students to learn how to apply the theoretical knowledge they’ve gained in their professional lives. As a result\, you’ll be in a better position to improve your career options. \nValue Proposition: This interactive course equips beginners with essential accounting\, bookkeeping\, payroll\, budgeting\, and financial statement analysis skills\, preparing them for entry-level employment and stronger career opportunities in accounting and finance. \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!
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/accounting-and-bookkeeping-studies/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Child Day Care Management Specialist
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This interactive course is designed for those who are looking for child daycare management courses online. By completing this course\, you can become a childcare worker and help take care of them at your own daycare business. This multimedia-rich course will teach you the ins and outs of being a childcare worker. You’ll learn how to develop patience\, management techniques\, and various organizational skills. Thus\, through this course\, you’ll learn: • What elements are required for starting your own daycare business • The considerations and requirements for planning\,organizing\, and executing a daily schedule • How to generate enrollment\, set professional goals\, and solve common problems • How to develop a curriculum • Example activities that you can incorporate in early childhood curricula While this course does show you how to be an effective manager\, it also focuses on how to perform tasks that are central to childcareworkers. Therefore\, you’ll help children gain new skills\, learn\, and grow every day. You’ll also provide hem with emotional and behavioral support that will help them feel comfortable and safe. In order to help you learn these skills\, this course contains several multimedia presentations that enrich the course material in the lessons and make for an engaging learning experience on the whole. \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: Upon successful completion of our Child Day Care Management course\, students will be prepared for a job in the Child Day Care industry and\, in part\, for the education requirements to become a Child Development Associate (CDA) and/or NCCB’s Certified Child Care Worker (CCCW). \nCandidates seeking to apply for CDA assessment must meet the following eligibility requirements: • Be 18 years of age or older • Hold a high school diploma or GED • Have 480 hours of experience working with children within the past five years • Have 120 clock hours of formal child care education within the past five yearsEach 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/child-day-care-management-specialist/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Child Care Worker
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Love working with children and want to learn techniques for supporting their development? This Child Development Associate course provides practical advice to prepare you for your role as an educator of children ages 0-5. Learn the principles of providing ultimate learning environments\, developing engaging curricula for various developmental stages\, meeting children’s social-emotional needs and interests\, and communicating and interacting with parents and staff professionally. This course covers the basics of early education and positive guidance strategies to enhance physical\, cognitive\, language\, social-emotional\, and creativity development. \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 to sit for the NCCB’s Certified Child Care Worker (CCCW) exam.  The Certified Child Care Worker (CCCW) exam prepares individuals for a career as a Child Care Worker. The certification displays mastery of the latest information and skill practice necessary to be a successful Certified Child Care Worker (CCCW) in a variety of settings. Each state may have additional licensing requirements\, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board. \nChild Care Workers are responsible to care for children\, in various settings when parents or other family members are unavailable. Certified Child Care Workers (CCCW) are responsible for making sure that children’s basic needs are being met\, supervise and monitor the safety of children\, assist with homework\, and even be able to recognize signs of emotional distress or developmental issues. Certified Child Care Workers (CCCW) are employed in childcare centers\, preschools\, public schools\, and private homes.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/child-care-worker/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Event Planning Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This multimedia-rich course is designed for those of you who are looking for event planning courses online. Therefore\, any person who wants to start an event planning business of their own can make full use of this course\, regardless of what their experience is in the field. Therefore\, you’ll learn what it takes to make your business stand out from countless others out there. As an event planner\, you’ll need professional information that can help explain how to use technology\, how to decorate\, and a lot more. Therefore\, the information you’ll learn about in this course includes:• Green Events• International Best Practices• Corporate Social Responsibility• The Expanding Event FieldThis course is offered on a user-friendly platform. This way\, more users can access this form of education and make the most of it as well. Thus\, through this course\, you’ll learn:• The principles of event leadership • How to work with vendors\, secure a space\, and market an event• How to plan an event budget\, solve problems\, and make critical decisions• Legal guidelines and considerations involved in writing contracts for events• How to start an event planning business• About entrepreneurship and opportunity• How to develop a business plan • How to develop a marketing strategyThroughout the course\, you must develop a working business plan. This way\, you can get a bit of entrepreneurship experience before you make it to the market. \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: The Event Planning Specialist Certification (CEPS) exam from the National Career Certification Board (NCCB) prepares individuals for a rewarding career as an Event Planning Professional. One of the best ways to distinguish yourself in the Event Planning industry is to pursue a national certification from NCCB. \nCertified Event Planning Specialists (CEPS) are responsible for coordinating every last detail of an event; regardless of the size of the event. He or she arranges everything for an event to include; venue\, menu selection\, entertainment\, decorations and everything in between. As more companies learn the value of professionally organized events\, there is an increasing need for formal training in event planning. 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/event-planning-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Foundations for Start-up and Business Owner Management
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This multimedia-rich enterprise management training program is designed specifically for any individual who wants to learn how to start their own business or manage an existing business. If you’re planning on starting your own start-up\, this course will teach you how to lay down the foundation correctly. This way\, you can ensure that you’re on the right track from the get-go. This program is designed to be user-friendly so that a larger number of users can make the most of what it has to offer. The program contains various modules that will teach you the: • Fundamentals of starting\, operating\,and owning a small business • Skills and resources required to grow as a successful enterprise manager • Essential principles of budgeting processes • Techniques and principles of marketing processes • Vital skills required for developing successful business plans There are a lot of skills that go into starting and operating a successful business. That is why this course incorporates the use of audio and visual presentations to make the learning process more engaging. This way\, you’ll be able to educate yourself with useful resources on a user-friendly platform. Setting the foundation of a start-up is extremely important if you want to be successful\, and this course addresses precisely that. \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: Certified Equity Professional Institute
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/foundations-for-start-up-and-business-owner-management/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Grant Research and Writing
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This grant writing course can help both students and professionals with their grant writing skills. With the right writing skills\, you can secure grants for various people and make your own business out it! Our user-friendly program ensures that anyone\, regardless of what their technical skills are\, can apply for this grant writing course. As a student\, you can expect to learn: • Grant Research o You’ll learn about the different types of non-profit\, corporate\, government\, and education grants that are available\, and you’ll learn how to research different funding sources. • Effective Grant Writing Techniques o You’ll learn technical writing skills involved in a proposal\, including how to explain\, describe\, and make your intentions clear. • Grant Writing 101 o You’ll learn how to identify a potential grant seeker\, how to write the grant for the seeker to help them find funders\, and how to start a grant-writing business on your own. • Technical Writing Skill o You’ll learn writing skills that’ll teach you how to develop style and purpose for your writing\, which can help you in your professional life. • Advanced Grant Writing Techniques o You’ll learn how to create a highly fundable and successful grant proposal. You’ll also learn what to avoid. As philanthropy is still prevalent\, there’s a high demand for grant writers\, so you can expect to make a successful career out of this skill! \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: The Association of Clinical Research Professionals
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/introduction-to-grant-research-and-writing/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Purchasing Management
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: The Purchasing Management online program is for anyone working in or interested in working in purchasing\, supply chain management\, or procurement. The Certificate in Purchasing Management will introduce you to the essentials of the supply chain process\, management\, purchasing\, and contracting issues. This program is made up of five modules covering all of the necessary skills required for Purchasing Management. In this course the student will learn the fundamentals of the purchasing function in the context of efficiency and organization. Topics such as the administrative aspects of purchasing\, purchasing methodologies\, and optimization strategies are explored. In this module students are introduced to the various aspects of the supply chain environment including enterprise resource planning systems and requirement systems. The interrelationships between purchasing\, vendor selection\, sources of supply\, and the role of technology are also explored in this course so that a student understands the integrated approach to planning\, acquisition\, flow\, and distribution from raw materials to finished products. In this module you are introduced to the fundamentals of the budgeting process including understanding not only how to prepare a budget but how to manage a budget within the context of a hierarchical organizational structure. You will be exposed to the various components of a budget and how they work together as well as how to prepare\, organize\, and structure your budget using basic financial statements. Persuasive communication is essential not only for selling the products or services of the business but for obtaining financing and running daily operations. This module will provide students with the opportunity to gain confidence and improve their communication skills. Even the most skilled communicators can always learn additional techniques for success. In this module students will be introduced to principles that guide how suppliers are selected to provide goods and services through the various phases of the procurement process. This is an excellent course to gain an understanding of RFPs\, responses\, and contract bid work. \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: CPP candidacy is open to all persons in purchasing\, materials management or in an executive position who are members of the American Purchasing Society or who work for a company that holds a valid membership in the Society. All members who qualify are encouraged to apply for certification although certification is not necessary to maintain a membership. CPP candidacy is also open to nonmembers who are in purchasing\, materials management or in an executive position; however\, these individuals will not receive any price discounts offered only to members in good standing with the Society. A prerequisite for eligibility for CPP certification is a minimum of three years purchasing related experience OR a degree from a recognized college plus two years of purchasing related experience. Purchasing related experience refers to interaction with suppliers or managing those who have interaction with suppliers. All applicants are required to provide supplier contacts except for very high-level executives employed at Fortune 500 firms.  CPP applicants are first evaluated on their ethical standards and maturity as demonstrated by their reputation\, financial responsibility record\, and their ability to communicate. Friends\, coworkers\, and suppliers are contacted and asked general questions about their relationship with the candidate. A number of positive responses must be acquired. Negative reference responses could disqualify an applicant from certification. Supplier references are required.All CPP applicants are required to take and complete the “Preparation for Certified Purchasing Professional Exam” 3 week online course\, which includes the CPP examination. Finally\, a review of their academic achievements\, experience and contributions to the purchasing profession is made to award points in each of these categories. A minimum total of 100 points is required for the Certified Purchasing Professional classification.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/purchasing-management/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Six Sigma Green Belt Prep Course and Exam
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: The Six Sigma Green Belt Prep program is specifically designed for adult learners who want to take the Six Sigma Green Belt exam. This extensive training program not only gives you knowledge of the concepts but also highlights techniques\, tools\, and strategies that you can use. With the Six Sigma Green Belt certification\, you can apply your learned skills in improvement activities at various companies. This Six Sigma green belt training course contains 10 modules that: • Guide you through the 5 steps of DMAIC methodology • Explain vital foundational Six Sigma information • Demonstrate how Six Sigma helps benefit organizations in several industries This self-paced program features a plethora of assessment material to help you retain the information you learn. This material includes case study assignments\, interactive games\, challenging exercises\, and at the end of the program\, you’ll receive two practice exams that include 50 questions each. What’s more? This program also helps make your learning experience more engaging by providing video segments from experts who can provide real-world examples of the application of the skills. Therefore\, by the end of this program\, you will have a better understanding of the crucial concepts and the practices you should apply in certain situations. \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: Students will have earned their Six Sigma Green Belt certification upon successfully completing the program and passing the included certification exam.After successful completion\, you will be qualified to take the MindEdge Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Exam. (The fee for taking the certification exam is included in the cost of this course.) Successful completion means completing all assignments in the course\, and scoring a minimum of 70% on the second of the two 50-question practice exams.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/six-sigma-green-belt-prep-course-and-exam/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTAMP:20260407T071252
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T103727Z
UID:10005186-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Supervisory and Managerial Skills
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Our management program is ideal for individuals who are currently employed or looking to begin their career in a supervisory and/or managerial role. Over the course of your studies\, you will learn the fundamental skills required of new and experienced supervisors and managers\, and will be exposed to a broad range of topics related to the supervision and managerial process. In this program we will cover several different skills such as successful leadership\, performance management\, time management\, decision making\, effective communication\, productivity\, negotiations\, and project management. Mastering these skills will allow you to successfully pursue a career in management. \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: Project Management Institute
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/supervisory-and-managerial-skills/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Leadership
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260407T071252
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T103730Z
UID:10005187-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This course provides an introduction to key topics in accounting and finance for those involved in new ventures. It reviews financial accounting basics\, including GAAP Principles and financial statements\, and also covers key issues in finance\, broadly defined as any financial or monetary activity that involves a company. \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/accounting-and-finance-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTAMP:20260407T071252
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T103731Z
UID:10005188-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Ace Your Job Search!
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This course equips job seekers with the practical skills needed to secure employment by strengthening career planning\, resume writing\, and interview performance. Learners will create polished\, targeted resumes and cover letters\, master effective interview preparation\, and confidently navigate each stage of the interview process. By practicing proven strategies and winning responses to tough questions\, participants gain the confidence to stand out and make a strong impression with employers. \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/ace-your-job-search/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260407T071252
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T103732Z
UID:10005189-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:An Overview of Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This course provides an introduction to marketing and marketing planning\, and addressing the definition of marketing\, the marketing mix (the Four Ps)\, the strategic importance of marketing\, and customer values and satisfaction. \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/an-overview-of-marketing/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTSTAMP:20260407T071252
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T103740Z
UID:10005190-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Budgeting in a Nonprofit Organization
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This course covers budgets and how they are used in nonprofit organizational settings. You will gain an understanding of the uses and functions of budgets and the relationship between strategic budgeting and tactical budgeting. You will also learn about the organization-wide budget and different budget systems. The course will continue on to slightly more advanced budgeting topics such as capital budgets\, cash flow budgets\, and opportunity budgets. You will also learn how nonprofit organizations are using different budgeting techniques to handle operating challenges. \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/budgeting-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:20260407T071252
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T103741Z
UID:10005191-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Business Law for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This course covers the basics of business law for an entrepreneur. It reviews legal structures for a new venture\, intellectual property\, employment law\, contracts\, government regulation\, and personal and real property. \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/business-law-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260407T071252
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T103741Z
UID:10005192-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
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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DTSTAMP:20260407T071252
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T103744Z
UID:10005193-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
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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