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SUMMARY:Florist
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we will learn and apply the principles of floral design\, explore the history of floral arranging\, and become familiar with the various groups\, classifications\, and names of flowers and foliage\, along with the opportunities in the floral design industry. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/florist/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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SUMMARY:Day Care Administrator
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we will become familiar with the development and management of a child daycare center\, including such elements as child development theories\, legal considerations\, bookkeeping\, staffing\, site management\, and parental involvement.  The goal of a quality day care facility is to provide child care that meets the needs of each child and family in a safe\, educational environment.At a quality center\, the workers and management strive to meet the individual needs of each child\, while providing quality\, reliable and safe child care. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/day-care-administrator/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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SUMMARY:Adolescent Development
DESCRIPTION:In this course we will discuss the stages of child and adolescent development\, the features of each stage\, and principles of growth\, learning\, and parenting. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/adolescent-development/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Healthcare / Allied Health
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SUMMARY:Start Your Own Business in Bookkeeping Administration Professional
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this course is to give the student tools\, information\, and strategies to equip them in a way that will give them the best chance of success when starting a business.  We will discuss topics such as risk\, economics\, the global market\, ethics\, legal considerations\, organization\, human resources\, and marketing. As a student reads\, completes practices and assignments\, discusses with others\, and takes assessments\, he or she will gain a practical understanding of the components of a small business and the steps that one takes to create and establish that business\, from the idea\, to the business plan\, to the strategies for helping that business to succeed and grow. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/start-your-own-business-in-bookkeeping-administration-professional/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Business and Professional Development
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UID:10004668-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Start Your Own Business in Career Coaching
DESCRIPTION:This course\, Start Your Own Business\, it  will prepare the individual to launch his or her own small business.  Life Coaching is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand professional services.  Life Coaches work with clients to help them establish and achieve their professional goals\, as well as personal aspirations.  This course will provide you with the skills you need to become a successful life coach.  Through theoretical and practical applications\, you will learn how to work with clients in every aspect of life.  You will learn coaching fundamentals\, including listening skills and the language of coaching.  From there\, you will go beyond the basics to learn how to work with individual clients to help them establish their personal and professional goals.  When a student completes this course\, they will be fully prepared to help individuals through one-on-one and group coaching. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/start-your-own-business-in-career-coaching/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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UID:10004669-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
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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UID:10004670-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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UID:10004671-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
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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UID:10004672-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Revit 1 - Introduction to Revit Architecture
DESCRIPTION:This course covers basic Revit Architecture BIM concepts. Topics include project creation\, basic display concepts\, components\, levels\, walls\, doors\, windows\, floor and roof objects\, stairs and railings\, view properties\, family components\, dimensions\, basic annotations\, drawing sheets and plotting procedures.  Students will be able to receive a free copy of the latest version Revit from Autodesk (valid for one year). Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/revit-1-introduction-to-revit-architecture/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Applications,Computers and Technology
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UID:10004673-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Revit 2 - Intermediate Concepts of Revit Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Learn the intermediate features of the latest versions of Revit Architecture. This course advanced annotation methods\, door and window schedules\, basic site modeling tools including topographical surfaces\, basic structural elements\, camera and perspective view creation\, rendering tools\, lights and materials.  Students will be able to receive a free copy of the latest version Revit from Autodesk (valid for one year). Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/revit-2-intermediate-concepts-of-revit-architecture/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Applications,Computers and Technology
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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UID:10004674-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Revit 3 - Advanced Features of Revit Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Learn the advanced features of the latest versions of Revit Architecture. This course covers the creation of custom content with the family editor\, conceptual massing tools\, curtain walls and custom curtain wall panels\, phasing tools\, worksets and file linking strategies\, formulaic design tools\, and adaptive components.  Students will be able to receive a free copy of the latest version Revit from Autodesk (valid for one year). Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/revit-3-advanced-features-of-revit-architecture/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Applications,Computers and Technology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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UID:10004675-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Revit Architecture Certificate
DESCRIPTION:This Certificate program covers all aspects of Building Information Modeling with Revit Architecture. Students will learn how to work within the BIM process to effectively create and document a full range of building types including residential buildings\, small commercial buildings\, and multi-story towers with custom curtain walls. Students will also learn how to create custom content within the Revit family editor\, create conceptual massing studies\, use structural tools\, and generate photorealistic renderings of their building projects.  Students will be able to receive a free copy of the latest version Revit from Autodesk (valid for one year). Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/revit-architecture-certificate/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Applications,Computers and Technology
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UID:10004676-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T114730Z
UID:10004677-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
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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UID:10004679-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260410T100116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T114736Z
UID:10004681-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Adobe Acrobat Pro
DESCRIPTION:Adobe Acrobat allows users to convert documents you create in Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint or any other application into Portable Document Files (PDF). A PDF can be viewed and printed by any with a copy of Adobe's free Acrobat Reader. In this course students will learn to create and manage PDF files. Students will add navigation aids to their PDF files. Students will prepare documents for review and adding security features to their documents. Students will also learn to complete PDF forms electronically. Students must have a copy of Adobe Acrobat DC in order to do coursework. Details
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/adobe-acrobat-pro/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Applications,Computers and Technology
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UID:10004682-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
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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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T114740Z
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260410T100116
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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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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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UID:10004687-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
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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UID:10005177-1736812800-1830297599@laurelridgeworkforce.com
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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