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SUMMARY:Cash is King
DESCRIPTION:Cash is arguably the most important factor in business success. Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) reports 90% of all small business failures are due to poor cash flow—more money gets paid out than collected. It is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow\, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nCash Flow Strategies\nWhy cash is so important in business\nWhat are the cash-critical stages in business\nWhat internal sources of cash are possible\nWhat potential external sources of cash there are \nUnit 2\nReporting and Evaluating Cash Flow\nReview of the Cash Flow Statement\nReview of Projected Cash Flow Report\nWhat the Cash Cycle communicates\nWhat improvements can be made to shorten the cash cycle\nCalculating cash cycle \nUnit 3\nProjecting Cash Needs\nHow much cash the business needs\nWhen cash injections are needed\nWhich cash needs will internal sources be able to cover\nWhich cash needs must be met through external sources\nMaking comparisons with other businesses in the same industry \nUnit 4\nFunding Requests\nWhat debt sources of cash are possible\nWhat are the potential equity sources of cash\nWhat requirements different funding sources have\nMaking a pitch to investors\nApproaching potential lenders for financing
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/cash-is-king-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Data Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. For example\, would men and women prefer different product features? In addition\, you may look at relationships between variables. Does product recognition relate to subsequent product purchase? This Intermediate Data Analysis course will introduce you to the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. In addition\, you’ll learn how to work with ratings\, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nLooking for Differences between Groups\n-Two separate groups\n-Two related groups\n-Three or more groups \nUnit 2\nLooking for Relationships\n-Pairs of variables\n-Clusters of variables\n-Predicting one variable from one or more variables \nUnit 3\nLooking at Ratings\n-Tests of difference using ratings\n-Tests of relationship using ratings \nUnit 4\nLooking at How to Report the Results\n-Visual displays\n-How to draft the narrative\n-How to engage your audience
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-data-analysis-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
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UID:10004957-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:The Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Whether starting a business or growing the one you have\, a business plan serves as a roadmap and can help secure needed funding.  In this course\, you evaluate the many aspects and potential hurdles of the business and  build the Business Plan\, one step at a time. This practical\, hands-on approach encourages you to immerse yourself in the vision and planning aspects of your business.  Focusing on the most critical components of the Business Plan enables you to uncover hidden risks and assess the business from a marketing\, management\, and financial vantage point.   \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nGetting Started—Refine your concept and begin your plan.\n•  Prepare your concept statement—What\, Who\, Why\, When\, and How.\n•  Identify product/service features and benefits.\n•  Identify limitation\, liabilities\, and regulations.\n•  Write your Business Description and evaluate it against a Business Description checklist.  \nUnit 2\nPrepare the Marketing Plan\n•  Conduct an industry and competitive analysis.\n•  Perform a market analysis and identify target markets and a market penetration strategy.\n•  Identify your pricing strategy.\n•  Write your Marketing Plan and evaluate it against a Marketing Plan checklist. \nUnit 3\nPrepare the Management and Financial Plans\n•  Identify key people and positions\, duties and responsibilities.\n•  Determine funding needs and sources.\n•  Create sales and expense estimates.\n•  Write your Management and Financial Plans and evaluate them against checklists. \nUnit 4\nComplete the Business Plan and Assess Business Feasibility\n•  Polish the plan and add final elements—Cover Page\, Executive Summary\, Table of Contents.\n•  Evaluate business plan against checklist and identify items in need of additional work.\n•  Assess business against feasibility checklist.\n•  Identify next steps.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/the-business-plan-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115014Z
UID:10004968-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Extraordinary Customer Service
DESCRIPTION:Transform your customer service into something extraordinary. As a result more repeat business will improve your bottom line.  Customer service separates you from your competition. Extraordinary customer service comes from focusing on the few essential elements that yield big results. Discover how easy it is to tweak your customer service from the ordinary to the extraordinary. You”ll take away a customer service plan that will help you focus on the key elements that will get you started on your pathway to success.  \nAgenda \nUnit 1: Understanding Your Customer\nWhy customer service is important\nKnowing your customer\nCustomers are constantly evaluating you\nBasic customer service skills you may not have thought of \nUnit 2: Setting Customer Expectations\nAnalyzing customer contacts\nDeveloping internal customer targets\nHow to easily exceed your customers” expectations \nUnit 3: Developing Effective Processes\nWhat is working for your customers\nRe-engineering your process\nWays to give the best information\nHandling complaints \nUnit 4: Marking Customer Service Extraordinary\nTweaking the customer”s experience\nTelling the world how great you are\nHaving fun
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/extraordinary-customer-service-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115019Z
UID:10004971-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Effective Copywriting
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are sending out a press release\, communicating internally with a memo or promoting your own skills on LinkedIn\, strong writing skills are the key to success.  Come away with the tools and techniques you need to improve your copywriting skills and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nCopywriting Essentials\nHow to tell the difference between bad copy and good copy\nThe art of the perfect sentence\nDeveloping your message\nCrafting your document roadmap\nAdapting your style to the audience and message \nUnit 2\nGetting to the Point\nClarity and brevity: Less is more\nActive vs. Passive Voice\nCutting the clutter\nUsing concrete examples and avoiding unwarranted superlatives \nUnit 3\nSelf Editing\nLeaving yourself time for revisions\nAvoiding common grammar mistakes and punctuation pitfalls\nSubject\, verb and object agreement\nFact checking\nThe benefits of having an in-house style guide \nUnit 4\nCreating Attention-grabbing Press Releases\nWriting benefit-driven copy\nSetting the right tone\nLanguage to use and language to avoid\nWriting a great headline
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/effective-copywriting-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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UID:10004991-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Boosting Your Website Traffic
DESCRIPTION:Acquire the basic skills to boost your website traffic\, including how to analyze your visitor traffic\, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure in Google searches\, and how to redesign your web site copy to increase your visitors and results. No experience necessary\, but if you are at an advanced level\, your instructor is an SEO expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nWhy web site analysis works\nWhy web site managers analyze their visitor traffic\nCreating goals and objectives for your web site\nUnderstanding the web site visitor experience\nHow data analysis can improve web site outcomes \nUnit 2\nHow Google Analytics functions\nSetting up Google Analytics accounts\nAnalyzing traffic sources and visitor traffic\nRedesigning pages to improve retention\nTesting web site versions with Google Optimizer \nUnit 3\nSearch Engine Optimization\nUnderstanding how page ranking and positions are determined\nRedesigning the title bar\, alt tags\, heading area\, and links your URL\nKeyword density and rewriting web page copy\nStrategies to improve your page rank \nUnit 4\nMoving to Web 2.0\nGeneration Y and the Web 2.0 Attitude\nDeveloping user-created content\nCreating interactive web sites\nThe future of web sites
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/boosting-your-website-traffic-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Marketing Online
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
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UID:10005014-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate Video Game Design
DESCRIPTION:Worldwide\, video game sales including consoles\, and online and mobile games are projected to reach $111 billion dollars this year. Mobile games are the fastest-growing segment of the market as more and more people play casual games. By 2019 Price Warehouse predicts social and casual game sales will exceed traditional game sales. In this intermediate introductory course you will learn the basics of video game design process\, learn about the main video game genres\, and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games.  \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nA brief history of Video Game Development\n– Arcades & Consoles\n– From PCs to Multiplayer\n– Play a Game -Game Analysis\n– Game Maker Introduction \nUnit 2\nPlayer Motivation\n– Geographics\, demographics\, and psychographics\n– Who Plays\n– Why We Play\n– Game Maker Making Art: About Sprites\, Objects\, Rooms \nUnit 3\nPlatforms\, Genres and Story Elements\n– Game Application: The Audience\n– Platforms & Player Modes\n– Story Elements: Premise\, Backstory\, Synopsis\, Theme\, & Setting\n– Character Archetypes & Character Development\n– Game Maker: Programming Events & Actions \nUnit 4\nThe Production Process\n– Documentation: The Game Design Doc\n– Creating the Team\n– Production Phases\n– Marketing\n– Game Maker: Your First Game
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-video-game-design-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
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SUMMARY:Project Management Processes
DESCRIPTION:Acquire a well-rounded knowledge of the five Project Management Processes relating to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide. This basic information will assist you in learning the beginnings of project management\, whether you are interested in project management\, in a project management field\, or in any line of work.   Come away with a solid foundation of the five processes to learn and use when any type of project occurs in your employment arena. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nProject Management Process Welcome & Initiating Process Group\n-What is Project Management\n-What is a Process\n-Initiating Process Group \nUnit 2\nPlanning Process Group\n-Developing the Project Management Plan\n-Planning strategy\n-Planning for desired project objectives \nUnit 3\nExecuting Process Group and Monitoring & Controlling Process Group\n-What differs between Executing and Monitoring & Controlling process groups\n-Analysis and risks\n-When to make changes and how \nUnit 4\nClosing Process Group & Farewell\n-How to be aware of what should be thought of when closing a project\n-Review of lessons learned and why it is important\n-Review acknowledgement of all five process groups
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/project-management-processes-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T093954Z
UID:10005033-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:The Basics of Bookkeeping
DESCRIPTION:How do you keep track of the day-to-day financial transactions of a business?  Whether you are looking to advance in your career\, or you’re an entrepreneur\, (or maybe you are a part of a family business)\, this course will help you if you are looking to understand the numbers.  The Basics of Bookkeeping course will help you understand\, and know how to record\, every penny that comes into your business and every penny that goes out of your business.  This course shows you how to create a chart of accounts that will meet your needs.   All of the money you spend and all of the money you earn have a place to go.  How do you record them?  What are debits and credits?  What do the numbers mean?  How do you label accounts?  Even if you outsource your bookkeeping needs\, you should still have a basic understanding of what happens with the money earned and the money spent.  No one should be blind to his or her finances!  In this course you will learn where the numbers go and why!  You will learn bookkeeping terminology\, as well as what it means to keep track of the numbers.  At the end of the cycle\, what do the numbers mean?  The Basics of Bookkeeping will show you how to keep track of the numbers and why!
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/the-basics-of-bookkeeping-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T093409Z
UID:10005048-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate Excel
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered why Excel is one of the most powerful applications used today by many businesses? Excel is one of the most important applications that you can study now to take your skills to the next level! This course will help you increase your efficiency by learning how to organize\, display and calculate your data into useful information. Find out how you can consolidate your data proficiently into readable rows and columns using different table designs and styles. Create a unique style for yourself to improve your spreadsheet appearance to make the content easier to understand for your target audience. Learn from the trainer on how beneficial it is to become more productive in generating different everyday business functions. Discover how easily pivot tables can be created to quickly summarize large amounts of data. Through this course\, these tasks will make your work outstanding and unique in what you do. \nAgenda \nUnit 1 – Organizing Worksheet and Table Data\nIntroduction to tables\nFormatting tables using styles\nUsing formulas in tables\nSorting and Filtering table data \nUnit 2 – Understanding Popular Excel Functions\nUnderstanding Name Manager\nApplying business functions\nCreating functions that handle text\nPerforming basic lookup functions\nCreating functions that work with dates and times \nUnit 3 – Improving Worksheet Appearance\nFormatting cells in worksheets\nCorrecting common function errors\nCreating and using worksheet outlines\nCustomizing Excel user interface \nUnit 4 – Analyzing Data Using Data Validation and Pivot Tables\nUnderstanding how to convert text to columns\nUnderstanding how to analyze spreadsheet data\nUnderstanding the basic pivot table layout and key terms\nCreating and formatting simple pivot tables
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-excel-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115227Z
UID:10005051-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt
DESCRIPTION:To be successful\, organizations must manage by fact. As such\, organizations depend on the measurement and analysis of performance to make key decisions that affect the organization.  This Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt course builds on the ideas and skills learned in the Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt course that organizations use\, specifically their Six Sigma teams\, to improve. In this second course in the certification program\, participants will learn process analysis\, data collection and analysis\, probability and valid statistical conclusions\, and hypothesis testing. Many participants find this course to be the most challenging of the certification courses.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-six-sigma-green-belt-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115346Z
UID:10005065-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate Web Design
DESCRIPTION:Anyone wanting to find out how to create effective and dynamic websites/applications will want to take this course. You may be a webmaster or a graphic designer already creating static websites wishing to take your skills to the next level. You will acquire the fundamentals of the most popular Web 2.0 technologies. You will take away a functioning web application hosted on a web server that is both accessible and Search Engine Optimized.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-web-design-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115406Z
UID:10005076-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:General Ledger and Month End Procedures
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn how to post journal entries to the correct general ledger accounts impacted by each transaction. This course will show you how to make sure your general ledger balances at the end of each month by preparing an unadjusted trial balance. You will learn how to look for errors when you don’t balance\, and how to determine to correct entries. After posting correcting entries and/or adjusting entries\, you will verify debits and credits equal with an adjusted trial balance. This course also goes through the steps of performing monthly bank reconciliations.  \nAgenda \nUnit 1:  The General Ledger\n·         What is the General Ledger\n·         Why must the general ledger balance\n·         Posting to the general ledger\n·         Activity ~ Posting to The General Ledger \nUnit 2:  The Unadjusted Trial Balance\n·         What is the unadjusted trial balance\n·         Verify debit and credit balances\n·         Finding errors\n·         Activity ~ Find The Errors \nUnit 3:  Correcting Entries and Adjusting Entries\n·         Determine correcting entries\n·         Adjusting entries and how to prepare them\n·         Posting correcting entries and adjusting entries to the general ledger\n·         Activity ~ Preparing Entries and Posting to General Ledger \nUnit 4:  The Adjusted Trial Balance\n·         Verify the accuracy of the adjusted trial balance\n·         Prepare monthly bank reconciliations\n·         Activity ~ Prepare a Bank Reconciliation
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/general-ledger-and-month-end-procedures-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115427Z
UID:10005090-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Adobe Photoshop Essentials
DESCRIPTION:This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools\, menus and panels. You’ll learn all the basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools\, layers\, and masks to edit\, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Impress your business organization\, friends and family by enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality enhanced images. Access to Adobe Photoshop software required. \nOne-month course. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: Getting to know the Interface and Selection Tools\n-Interface menus\n-Tools\n-Panels\n-Working with the various Selection tools \nUnit 2: Working with Layers and Masks\n-Layers and layer management\n-Non- destructive editing using masks\n-How to type and format text\n-Using various type formatting and style tools and panels \nUnit 3: Image Correction & Enhancement\n-Photo correction and enhancement tools\n-Crop\, dodge and burn\n-Recoloring\, retouching\n-Healing brushes \nUnit 4: Using the Drawing Tools\n-How to use the Pen tool\n-Other drawing tools in Photoshop\n-Advanced drawing and selection\n-File formats\n-How to save files for print or web
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/adobe-photoshop-essentials-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Applications,Computers and Technology
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115744Z
UID:10005101-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to SQL
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to write SQL code to create and populate database tables and how to write simple SQL queries that are capable of retrieving vast amounts of information from a database. In this course\, you will discover the power of the relational database\, how to create and manage database tables\, and how to use SQL SELECT statements to precisely pinpoint and retrieve data from a database. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: The Relational Database and Structured Query Language\nThe relational database structure\nStructured Query Language\nTable creation and data insertion\nDefining datatypes and constraints\nCreating Indexes \nUnit 2: Table Management\nTable management\nAdding columns to a table\nDeleting columns from a table\nDeleting a table \nUnit 3: Selecting and Retrieving Data\nCreating a SELECT statement to retrieve data\nUsing DISTINCT to display unique values in a column\nUsing the AS keyword to create an alternate name for a column\nMerging columns \nUnit 4: Filtering Data\nCreating a WHERE clause\nUsing comparison\, character\, and logical operators to match conditions\nUsing the IN operator to match a condition\nUsing the BETWEEN operator to match a condition
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/introduction-to-sql-8/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Business and Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115750Z
UID:10005105-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate Power BI
DESCRIPTION:Delve further into Power Query to ETL (Extract\, Transform and Load) your data. Build the Data Model using modeling features and relationships. Perform calculations using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) functions. Utilize Time Intelligence functions to view YoY or YTD reports. Add user friendly features to enhance your reports. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: Power Query\n-Review the ETL Process\n-Insert columns using different methods\n-Group\, Summarize\, Pivot\, and UnPivot data\n-Merge and Append queries \nUnit 2: Data Modeling\n-What Data Modeling is\n-Modeling Options\n-Create and manage relationships\n-Create Date table \nUnit 3: DAX\n-Introduction to DAX\n-Calculate columns and measures\n-Time Intelligence functions\n-Quick Measures \nUnit 4: Reports\n-Filters versus Slicers\n-Visual Hierarchies and Drill downs\n-Drillthrough\n-Define visual interactions\n-Apply conditional formatting
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-power-bi-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115809Z
UID:10005117-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Advanced SQL
DESCRIPTION:Take your SQL query skills to a new level by learning how to write more advanced SQL queries for enhanced decision making. In this course\, you will learn how to write advanced subqueries\, advanced join queries\, and UNION queries that query more than one table. You will learn how to use transaction processing to ensure SQL statements execute completely or not at all and how to create stored procedures that enable you to store SQL statements for execution.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/advanced-sql-8/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Business and Professional Development
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
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UID:10005123-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:HTML Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:This course covers all the basics of HTML coding language. You will learn building simple web pages by hand coding\, using HTML tags to create paragraphs\, heading\, lists\, links\, insert images and tables and more. We also cover creating a simple multi-page website with images\, text and a navigation bar. 
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/html-fundamentals-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Applications,Computers and Technology
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DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
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UID:10005129-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate SQL
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to write powerful SQL queries that enable you to retrieve data from one table or from multiple tables stored in the database simultaneously. In this course\, you will learn how to retrieve more meaningful data from one or more tables stored in a database. You will learn how to merge data from multiple columns\, how to create calculated fields\, and how to order and group the results from a query. You will also learn how to create a single join query or subquery to obtain data from multiple tables simultaneously. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: The Relational Database and Structured Query Language\nThe relational database structure\nStructured Query Language\nTable creation and data insertion\nDefining datatypes and constraints\nCreating Indexes \nUnit 2: Table Management\nTable management\nAdding columns to a table\nDeleting columns from a table\nDeleting a table \nUnit 3: Selecting and Retrieving Data\nCreating a SELECT statement to retrieve data\nUsing DISTINCT to display unique values in a column\nUsing the AS keyword to create an alternate name for a column\nMerging columns \nUnit 4: Filtering Data\nCreating a WHERE clause\nUsing comparison\, character\, and logical operators to match conditions\nUsing the IN operator to match a condition\nUsing the BETWEEN operator to match a condition
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-sql-8/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Business and Professional Development
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DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T120232Z
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Now know how to work with more advanced QuickBooks Online topics. Become capable with such skills as how to customize settings\, banking\, credit cards\, foreign currencies\, statements for debts collection\, using tags and projects. \nAnd come away with your Certificate in Quickbooks Online.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/quickbooks-online-level-2-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T120241Z
UID:10005145-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Mastering Microsoft Word
DESCRIPTION:Master the art of document creation and take your professional skills to the next level with Microsoft Word\, which is essential for success in the modern business world. Discover how to format text\, paragraphs\, images\, and pages with ease. Get hands-on experience creating professional-looking documents\, from resumes and cover letters to reports and brochures. \nFind out how to use templates and themes to save time and streamline your workflow. At the end of this class\, you will be equipped with the skills to create\, edit and share polished documents that will impress employers and coworkers and give you a competitive edge in the workplace.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/mastering-microsoft-word-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Getting Started
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T120252Z
UID:10005153-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:HR Aspects of Good Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Explore key workplace laws and leadership enhancement skills that are needed in today’s work environment. Acquire the best methods to solve difficult situations and disruptive employees. Learn how to use company policies to set employee boundaries. \nAcquire the ability to detect and address threatening behavior. Come away with an understanding of how to employ rules and positive responses to create a worker friendly supportive environment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/hr-aspects-of-good-leadership-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Leadership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T120320Z
UID:10005169-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate AI
DESCRIPTION:Dive deeper into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. Explore machine learning algorithms\, natural language processing\, and neural networks\, while gaining hands-on experience with popular AI frameworks and tools. Take your AI expertise to the next level.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-ai-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Getting Started
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T114037Z
UID:10005307-1777883400-1777897800@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
DESCRIPTION:This class will focus on shielded metal arc welding\, commonly referred to as stick welding. Guided by industry expert instructors\, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn to perform fillet welds in horizontal (2F)\, vertical (3F)\, and overhead (4F) positions. Students will learn basic skills including welding and grinding safety protocols\, causes and cures for welding defects\, and welding procedures. Using newly acquired skills\, students will attempt the D1.1 SMAW plate welder exam aligned with the American Welding Society (AWS). Supplies and testing are included in the tuition for this class. Proper attire\, including closed toe boots or shoes\, and long pants is required.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/shielded-metal-arc-welding-smaw-stick-fp/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus\, 6480 College Street\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Skilled Trades,Welding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250227T234222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T233522Z
UID:10004363-1778173200-1778180400@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Trades Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a career in the skilled trades? Connect with employers actively hiring in construction\, HVAC\, electrical\, plumbing\, welding\, manufacturing\, and more! Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out\, this event is your chance to explore job openings\, network with industry leaders\, and learn about training programs.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/trades-job-fair/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus\, 6480 College Street\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Services,Skilled Trades,Trades,Trades and Apprenticeships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T100442Z
UID:10005257-1778482800-1778520600@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:CDL-A Weekday Class FULL PRICE
DESCRIPTION:With a national driver shortage of more than 200\,000\, trucking companies are hiring! Local\, regional\, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking\, with many of those years in truck-driving training and placement of new drivers.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-full-price-12/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus\, 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, VA\, 22654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commercial Drivers License,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T093527Z
UID:10005301-1778518800-1778529600@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Fluid Power FP
DESCRIPTION:Earn 2 credentials in just 7 weeks! Learn the fundamentals of pneumatics and hydraulics. Pneumatics covers the use of compressed air for pneumatic control and as a signaling medium. Content covers compressors\, storage\, dryers and distribution as well as the design\, construction and operation of a range of actuators\, valves and ancillary equipment. The relevant ISO symbols are introduced and included in circuit diagrams. The hydraulics training will familiarize students with the fundamental principles of hydraulics as well as individual components. Valves controlling pressure\, flow rate\, sequence and direction of flow are included and practical exercises are used. Maintenance and a systematic approach to fault finding are also covered.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/mechatronics-fundamentals-of-fluid-power-fp/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus\, 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, VA\, 22654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industrial Technology,Industry and Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T100437Z
UID:10004437-1778522400-1778536800@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:CySA+ Prep and Certification (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst) FP
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to advance your career in cybersecurity? This program will prepare you to enter the cybersecurity field by teaching you threat and vulnerability management\, software and systems security\, compliance and assessment\, monitoring and security operations and incident response.\nPrerequisite: Credential in CompTIA Security+
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/cysa-prep-and-certification-comptia-cybersecurity-analyst/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Workforce Online Class\, VIRTUAL - ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,IT Certifications
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T093950Z
UID:10005311-1779123600-1779138000@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick) FP
DESCRIPTION:This class will focus on shielded metal arc welding\, commonly referred to as stick welding. Guided by industry expert instructors\, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn to perform fillet welds in horizontal (2F)\, vertical (3F)\, and overhead (4F) positions. Students will learn basic skills including welding and grinding safety protocols\, causes and cures for welding defects\, and welding procedures. Using newly acquired skills\, students will attempt the D1.1 SMAW plate welder exam aligned with the American Welding Society (AWS). Supplies and testing are included in the tuition for this class. Proper attire\, including closed toe boots or shoes\, and long pants is required.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/shielded-metal-arc-welding-smaw-stick-fp-5/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus\, 6480 College Street\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Skilled Trades,Welding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T081057
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T100438Z
UID:10004594-1779528600-1779543000@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Dental Radiation Health & Safety
DESCRIPTION:This live online seminar meets the Virginia Board of Dentistry’s Radiation Certification requirement (18VAC60-30-80)\, enabling individuals to be certified to take dental X-rays in Virginia. Please note that this course does not provide clinical training in taking X-rays. The focus is on the safe use of X-ray equipment. Instructional methods include PowerPoint presentations\, lectures\, and question-and-answer sessions. No X-ray radiation will be administered during the class. Clinical competence in producing dental radiographs is not an expected outcome. An exit assessment will be conducted at the end of the course for certificate issuance. Pre-work must be completed before the class begins.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/dental-radiation-health-safety-5/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Workforce Online Class\, VIRTUAL - ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Dental,Health and Wellness
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