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SUMMARY:Certified Event Planning Specialist
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This detailed Certified Event Planning Specialists program is specially designed to equip you with all the skills you need to excel in the event planning industry. From learning how to coordinate with other organizations to managing everything on your own\, this program is going to help develop crucial skills that will play a huge role in your success. An event planning specialist can expect to cater to various businesses in almost any industry\, ranging from weddings to corporate events and concerts and even events for the local community. The program focuses on the following core aspects of event planning:• Understanding the principles that go into leadership for event planning.• Identifying the steps needed for proper planning of an event budget.• Handling and solving critical problems as well as on-the-job decision-making skills.• Identifying key vendors and establishing a healthy work relationship with them.• Discovering venues and learning negation skills to securing it.• Marketing different events effectively.• Identifying any legal considerations when creating contracts for events.• Learning how to start an even planning business on your own and more.With the help of this program\, you will be able to learn how to become an event planning specialist in any industry. Form organizing an event for corporate social responsibility to planning a wedding\, this course will help you out in every way. \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: 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.Certified 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/certified-event-planning-specialist-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Web Design Professional Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: If you’re curious about web design and want to pursue it professionally\, then this course will provide you with all the necessary skills required to thrive in the industry. It is a web design certification course targeted at entry-level professionals. What will you learn from this program?In this comprehensive professional certification program\, you’ll learn the following things:• Fundamental components of Adobe Creative Cloud.• You’ll learn how to use design elements in InDesign and Illustrator.• Organizing and managing your files using Adobe Bridge.• Creating\, using\, and editing PDFs using Acrobat.• Basics of website design.• Basics of developing HTML5 standard sites to meet user needs.• Writing thoroughly documented websites.• Creating and preparing websites to “Go Live.” \nWhat to expect after finishing the program?This web design certification course will equip you with experience using real-world projects\, and you will build a compelling portfolio that will give you access to this fascinating industry. At the end of this program you’ll be proficient in:• Key industry and design concepts\, including design aesthetics\, wire frames\, video and imagers\, color\, and writing for the web. • Design and technical skills needed to change a concept into a final product. • Creating a project plan\, along with designing and developing quality websites accordingly.• Understanding of future trends and workplace Ethics. \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: The Web Professionals Certified Web Designer Apprentice (CWDSA-apprentice) examination measures fundamental competencies for aspiring or practicing Web Designers. The examinee must demonstrate basic knowledge of Internet concepts\, HTML5\, CSS3 and WYSIWYG (visual) editors\, Web graphics\, Web multimedia\, Web site design\, Web site management\, and basic legal issues at the standard defined by this test specification. The skills and knowledge measured by this examination are derived from an industry-wide and worldwide job task analysis which was validated through a survey of hundreds of designers. The results of the survey were used in weighting the domains and ensuring that the weighting is representative of the relative importance of that content to the job requirements of a Certified Web Designer Apprentice. The intent is to certify individuals in a body of knowledge that is identified and accepted as the baseline or foundation of any Web Designer.The exam contains 70 questions. Examinees have 60 minutes to complete the exam. The exam is currently only available in English and available at testing centers throughout the U.S.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/web-design-professional-certification-program-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,IT Certifications
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SUMMARY:Certified Child Care Worker
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: Are you someone who enjoys working with children? Then\, this comprehensive Certified Child Care Worker program is perfect for you. You can learn how to work with children in a childcare center with the help of this course. The course specifically focuses on helping you develop your skills as an educator for children who are 5 years old or younger. For this reason\, the course focuses on the following core aspects: • The responsibilities and requirements that one needs to have to work with children.• Understand issues and problems that children can face in early childhood development.• Develop a healthy learning environment that also supports differences in individual.• Taking responsibility off and ensuring that the children get an environment that considers their well-being\, health and safety. • Developing and understanding effective responses for different emergencies. • Understanding how to partner and collaborate with different organizations and families for the children’s wellness and health and more.Child care workers play a crucial role as educators and are responsible for nurturing and teaching children in a healthy manner. This program aims to give you a look at critical developmental practices and theories as well as understanding how you will be contributing to the education of the children. \nInstructor Description: This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors reviews student work\, student progress\, and interacts 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 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.Certified Child Care Workers (CCCW) are employed in childcare centers\, preschools\, public schools\, and private homes.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/certified-child-care-worker-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Business / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Certified Mental Health Technician
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: This program is created for people who want to learn about psychology and mental health in order to become a professional mental health technician. The program includes various interactive elements to enhance the learning experience by making it more engaging on the whole.This mental health program will teach you about various treatments and therapies that are used to assist patients that are dealing withpsychosocial or psychological problems that include: • Substance use conditions• Developmental delays and disabilities• Medical illnesses• Sources of social stress like domestic violence\, homelessness\, povertyA critical part of understanding psychology is to understand what the sub-field abnormal psychology entails. The Abnormal Psychology module in this program introduces psychopathology and the constantly shifting views of mental illness. Therefore\, you’ll learn about impairments in social processes and brain functions\, and you’ll learn the implications of these impairments on peoples’ everyday lives. Therefore\, through this program\, you’ll learn details about:• Mood disorders• Disorders of childhood• Psychoses• Schizophrenia• Anxiety\, sexuality\,and eating disordersThis is a complete training program that aims to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a professional mental health technician.The program also incorporates extensive multimedia material to help you learn through audio and visual means. \nInstructor Description: This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors reviews student work\, student progress\, and interacts 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 Certified Mental Health Technician course\, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in a mental health setting and will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Mental Health Technician (CMHT).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/certified-mental-health-technician-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Healthcare / Allied Health
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SUMMARY:Certified Veterinary Assistant
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: The Certified Veterinary Assistant program is designed to help people who love animals and have no experience working or caring for them to learn how to do exactly that. Therefore\, this program can help both aspiring professionals and existing professionals in this field increase their knowledge and sharpen their skills. With a veterinary assistant certification\, you can secure jobs in which you’ll work along with veterinarians\, providing various animals with treatment for injury or sickness\, health evaluation\, and routine care. You can have a successful career working in places like zoos\, veterinary hospitals\, and animal shelters\, all without having prior knowledge or experience of and in the field. This highly-interactive and multimedia-centric course will teach you about:1. Veterinary terminology2. First aid for animals3. Office procedures4. Farm animals and how to ensure they remain healthyWhat’s unique about this course is that it features veterinary terminology software that allows you to utilize an audio glossary review to help you correctly pronounce terminology. This makes for a more interactive and fun learning environment. What’s more?Students who successfully complete the certified veterinary assistant program will be well-prepared to take the NCCB national certification exam\, making them a Certified Animal Care Worker in the process. \nInstructor Description: This course is completely self-paced. Learners are provided access to the learner support helpdesk where they can ask any questions relating to the experience or curriculum. \nCertification: Upon successful completion of our Veterinary Assistant program\, students will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Animal Care Worker (CACW). NOTE: This program DOES NOT License\, Certify\, or Register Veterinary Technicians in any state through the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.Infection PreventionNational Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) Program Approval Number: 2842014-0.75-12686-dl (2.25 hours)Hazardous MaterialsNational Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)Program Approval Number: 2842014-0.75-12686-dl (0.75 hours)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/certified-veterinary-assistant-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Healthcare / Allied Health
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SUMMARY:Medical Terminology: A Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Language: English \nShort Description: As the fastest growing industry\, pursuing a career in the healthcare field will provide stability\, profitability\, and satisfaction. All career paths in healthcare require Medical Terminology knowledge and skills. In this course learners will explore the word structure and analysis of medical terms including prefix\, root word\, and suffix. Next learners will review the organization of the body and body systems in regards to terminology. Lastly we will discuss diagnostic testing and radiology and how medical terminology is used to determine the proper testing methods. Learners will navigate through the training material before completing several short activities at the end of each lesson to test their retention of the information. After completing each of the lessons\, learners will complete a final assessment that will verify they have successfully gained the knowledge and skills covered in the course material. Accompanying the course is a terminology workbook that will give learners the hands on experience and tools to master the use of medical terminology in any healthcare setting. Alongside the terminology workbook are study materials and resources such as quizzes\, games\, flash cards\, exercises\, animations of the different tests\, procedures\, and terms\, and an audio glossary of medical terms that will allow learners to hear the correct pronunciations.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/medical-terminology-a-short-course-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Healthcare / Allied Health
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909
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UID:10006071-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Spanish for Medical Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes\, this Spanish class – designed specifically for healthcare professionals – will help you bridge that gap. You will practice the basic\, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and their families. You will learn the basics of the language\, gain an understanding of the culture\, and know how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher\, or speak no Spanish\, you will complete the course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients.  \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nIntroduction to Vocabulary\n-Colors\, nationalities\, professions\n-Alphabet\n-Vowels and Consonants\n-Months and Days of the Week\n-Numbers 1 – 31\n-The verb to be\, ‘ser’ \nUnit 2\nThe verb to have\n-Describe possessions\n-Describing feelings\, pain or ailment\n-Verb to be: Estar\n-Location\, position\, and state of being\n-Asking questions such as who\, what\, where\, when and how \nUnit 3\nVocabulary: Parts of the body\n-Foods\n-Adjectives and Adverbs\n-Idiomatic Expressions\n-Conjugating regular “AR” “ER” and “IR” verbs\n-Asking and answering\, “Who” – “What” – “Where” questions \nUnit 4\nMedical Terminology\n-Parts of the body\n-Symptoms and injuries\n-Medical emergencies\n-First aid\n-Medications\n-Common Illnesses \nRequirementsInternet connection \,IE8 or higher\, Chrome\, FireFox and access to Adobe Flash Player
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/spanish-for-medical-professionals-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Healthcare / Allied Health
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UID:10006072-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Social Media for Business Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate\, market and serve your customers and clients.  For businesses\, nonprofits\, government\, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter\, blogging\, YouTube\, LinkedIn\, and more\, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing\, what you should be doing\, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. Whether you are new to social networks or already involved\, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical\, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak\, write\, and train others on social networks. \nThree one-month courses.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/social-media-for-business-certificate-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Marketing Online
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Get involved in the move from in-person to online communication. Learn what social media are and their role in your business and personal life. Find out the top sites and how businesses are using the sites for communication\, customer retention\, branding\, marketing\, market research\, needs assessment and serving customers and clients. Explore the options for your organization. Look at case studies of what other organizations are doing. Let your instructor guide your exploration of Facebook and YouTube. For anyone interested in social media. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: How Marketing has Changed and Where Social Networks Fit?\nHow is marketing changing?\nWho is your customer & where are they online?\nWhat role does content play?\nWhat are the trends on the horizon? \nUnit 2: Where to Start? Strategy\, Listening\, & Accounts\nStart with a plan: Developing a social media marketing strategy.\nWhere does listening & engagement fit into strategy?\nLearning to use some basic tools\nHow are organizations using social media? \nUnit 3: What Do Social Networks Fit in Your Business?\nGeneral overview of social sites that may fit your marketing goals.\nWhere are your customers and how are they using social media?\nHow to set up social network profiles?\nCan you measure the return on your investment? \nUnit 4: Using Facebook to Promote Your Brand and Engage Your Customers\nThe Basics of Facebook: Personal & Business Applications\nHow to Set-up Your Facebook Page\nUsing Content and Posts to Boost Engagement\nCase Studies on How Businesses Use Facebook \nRequirementsInternet connection \,IE8 or higher\, Chrome\, FireFox and access to Adobe Flash Player
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/introduction-to-social-media-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Marketing Online
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UID:10006078-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Certificate in Teaching Adults
DESCRIPTION:This is your invitation to teach others in-person and join in one of the more important functions in life – passing on knowledge and skills to others.  It is both an opportunity and a responsibility.  Whether you want to teach others or currently teach others\, in any setting\, either formally or informally\, this course is for you. We will give you both the fundamental and advanced information to improve your teaching. Your lead instructor is author of How to Teach Adults\, the best-selling book on the subject. The ebook version is included in the course.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-teaching-adults/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Teacher Education
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Leadership Development
DESCRIPTION:Especially geared for future leaders in the Gen Y generation (born 1980-1999)\, the certificate provides how-to practical information on advancing your leadership potential and making a difference in both the workplace and in society. Find out what it takes to become an effective leader. Discover your style of leadership. Discuss task completion\, building relationships with your subordinates\, becoming socially perceptive to changes in the workplace\, utilizing your emotions in a positive and effective manner\, and addressing challenging goals. Then learn the unspoken secrets that leaders know and the strategies they employ/exhibit for influencing others. Leadership skills are acquired and learned. You can become a leader if you know the do’s and don’ts; what to say\, what not to say; what to do\, what not to do. At the end of completing the three course certificate\, you will come away with a new understanding\, new toolbox of leadership skills\, and the information to move your leadership development into high gear.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-leadership-development-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Leadership
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UID:10006080-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Leadership Principles
DESCRIPTION:Especially for Gen Y (born 1980-1999)\, the course serves as the first of three in a series addressing the development of Generation Y leadership. Find out what it takes to become an effective leader. Discover your style of leadership.  Discuss task completion\, building relationships with your subordinates\, becoming socially perceptive to changes in the workplace\, utilizing your emotions in a positive and effective manner\, and addressing challenging goals. Finally\, the course offers the opportunity to perform a case study analysis of workplace conflicts that require effective leadership\, allowing you to apply your unique leadership characteristics revealed through completing the class. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nIntroduction to Leadership Principles\n-What does it mean to be a good leader?\n-The multiple approaches to leadership\n-Models of leadership\n-The critical need for Gen Y leadership  \nUnit 2\nRecognizing your leadership style\n -Leadership Traits Self Assessment\n -Leadership Style Self Assessment\n -Leadership Skills Self Assessment\n -Task and Relationship Assessment \nUnit 3\nLeadership Special Concerns\n-Handling Conflict in the Workplace\n-Managing Out-group Employees\n-Ethical Considerations \nUnit 4\nCases in Leadership\n-Case Study 1\n-Case Study 2\n-Self-reflection: What type of leader am I?
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/leadership-principles-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Leadership
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UID:10006083-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Accounting and Finance for Non Financial Managers
DESCRIPTION:Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career. Get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nIntroduction to Finance\n– The Vocabulary of Finance\n– The Four Basic Elements of Finance\n– The Basic Financial Statements \nUnit 2\nIntroduction to Accounting\n-Basic Terminology\n-The Purpose of Accounting\n-The Accounting Cycle\n-Preparing Financial Statements \nUnit 3\nManaging Liabilities\n-Overview of Liabilities\n-The Liabilities of a Business\n– Short-Term Liabilities\n-Long-Term Liabilities \nUnit 4\nFinancial Planning\n– Overview of Financial Planning\n-The Importance of Financial Planning\n-The Business Planning Process
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/accounting-and-finance-for-non-financial-managers-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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UID:10006084-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Certificate in NonProfit Administration
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofits today need to be run like a business in many respects. You have competition\, a need to generate income and a surplus\, and staff need to be even more productive. Get the best training on revenue generation for nonprofits\, and program evaluation for nonprofits\, with our Certificate in NonProfit Administration. You will come away with the best information from instructors who train people in nonprofits.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-nonprofit-administration-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Revenue Generation for Non-Profits
DESCRIPTION:Build revenue streams for your non-profit organization.  They are essential not only to keep your doors open but also to expand your services.  Discover how to increase revenue from your current activities. Develop strategies for building new ones.  Know how to effectively set prices or fees. Understand the 20% that generates 80% of your revenue. These are basic concepts that will yield greater results. After taking this course you will have the knowledge to improve your revenue generation and generate a better surplus. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: Introduction to Revenue Generation\n• Setting and using revenue generation benchmarks\n• Determining annual objectives\n• How to best use this course information \nUnit 2: Understanding Your Audience\n• The benefits of knowing your audience better\n• What to ask your audience\n• How to get the best information\n• Collecting and using the best data\n• Where to find the new ideas \nUnit 3: Developing Programs and Services\n• The right questions for the best success\n• Natural life cycles of programs and services\n• Determining which ones to continue\n• Creating successful new programs and services \nUnit 4: Analyzing Programs and Services\n• Analyzing the past performance\n• Determining future productivity\n• Analysis tools\n• Simple analysis technique \nUnit 5: Setting the Right Price\n• How price affects attendance\n• Price breaks that determine the price to set\n• Setting the best price\n• Pricing strategies \nUnit 6: Marketing Effectively\n• Building your identify\n• Developing market segments\n• Determining who to market to \nUnit 7: Developing Promotions\n• Making promotions that work\n• Creating the best layouts\n• Making promotions that sell \nUnit 8: Distributing Promotions\n• Print\, social media\, and eMarketing techniques\n• Knowing what promotions work\n• The most effective promotion methods
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/revenue-generation-for-non-profits-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Management Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors\, managers\, and emerging leaders. Nothing creates success like a solid foundation. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations\, engage and motivate employees\, and increase your effectiveness. Then learn how to improve your management of time and productivity. Time is even more valuable in this century than in the last. Get tips and techniques you won’t get anywhere else for managing time and increasing productivity. Finally\, get the keys to manage different generations in your workplace. Discover what motivates each generation at work\, what incentives they respond to\, and what messages they value. \nThree one-month online courses.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/management-certificate-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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UID:10006088-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Management Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your management skills through this course for supervisors\, managers\, and emerging leaders. Nothing creates success like a solid foundation. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations\, engage and motivate employees\, and increase your effectiveness through use of the DiSC personality profile (included). By the end of the course we will have you managing like a pro – quickly and with confidence. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nFundamentals of Management\n– How to determine\, set\, and communicate job expectations\n– Linking employee behaviors to performance\n– Describing performance expectations\n– Increasing employee commitment and pride and evaluate performance \nUnit 2\nEmployee Engagement\n-Motivating and engaging employees to get the job done\n-Tools and techniques to increase employee buy-in and commitment\n-How to communicate with employees and get them involved and engaged in their own performance evaluations \nUnit 3\nIncreasing your Success Part 1\n-Enhancing your ability to manage effectively\n-In-depth analysis of the behaviors of your style \nUnit 4\nIncreasing your Success Part 2\n-Behaviors that inhibit your ability to manage effectively\n-Advanced analysis of the behaviors of your management style
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/management-boot-camp-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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UID:10006090-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Supervisory & Leadership Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Your employees are your most valuable resources. Ensuring the efficiency of your team is the key to your success and is your most important responsibility. Get practical\, easy to understand\, and insightful methods for new and even experienced supervisors and managers. Learn about effective delegation\, performance management\, and writing performance reviews. Discuss the specifics of the supervisor”s role and responsibilities\, and strategies for improving your overall effectiveness as a leader. Take home practical information along with tips and techniques that can be applied at your job immediately. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: The Role of the Supervisor:\nUnderstanding your roles and responsibilities.\nWhat are the Four Functions of Management?\nDefining Planning.\nDefining Organization.\nDefining Controlling.\nDefining Leading and Motivating.\nHow do the four functions help you manage more effectively?\nIdentifying which of the four functions is your strength.\nIdentifying which of the four functions you should improve and why. \nUnit 2: The Role of the Supervisor – Conclusion:\nApplication of the Planning function and your benefits.\nApplication of the Organizing function and your benefits.\nApplication of the Controlling function and your benefits.\nApplication of the Leading and Motivating function and your benefits.\nMeasuring the outcomes of application of the Four Functions of Management. \nUnit 3: Delegation and Employee Engagement:\nThe multiple benefits of delegation.\nIdentifying your specific benefits.\nMyths and barriers of delegation.\nIdentifying your specifics barriers.\nUnderstanding the distinction between delegating a task and delegating responsibility.\nHow delegation increases employee job satisfaction.\nHow delegation increases employee retention and skill sets. \nUnit 4: Delegation and Employee Engagement – Conclusion:\nUnderstanding the Delegation Model.\nHow to translate the steps of the model to specific language\nand behaviors.\nCreating your own delegation script.\nApplication of the Delegation Model.\nMeasuring the outcomes of your delegation. \nUnit 5: Performance Management:\nDefining performance management.\nUnderstanding the difference between behavior and attitude.\nIdentifying and interpreting employee behavior.\nTranslating performance into actionable behaviors that can be addressed.\nHolding employees accountable for performance\, job responsibilities.\nHow employee expectations can be undermined by your actions.\nThe problem with value judgments and why the “why” doesn’t matter.\nHow to determine when you are putting your comfort above employee performance.\nUnderstanding how performance is reinforced passively.\nUnderstanding how performance is reinforced actively. \nUnit 6: Performance Management – Conclusion:\nUnderstanding the Performance Management Model.\nReview and analysis of case studies.\nApplication of the Performance Management Model.\nMeasuring the outcomes of your performance management. \nUnit 7: Writing and Delivering Performance Reviews:\nElements of the performance review.\nReview and discussion of subjective and objective evaluation\nof performance.\nThe problems with evaluating performance subjectively.\nHow to evaluate performance objectively.\nQualitative and quantitative evaluation of job performance.\nProviding performance feedback.\nHow to cite performance factors and behaviors. \nUnit 8: Writing and Delivering Performance Reviews – Conclusion:\nCommunication skills and techniques.\nGetting employee commitment and buy-in.\nMonitoring and maintaining employee progress.\nApplication of the skills and techniques for writing a performance review.\nApplication of the skills and techniques for delivering a performance review.\nMeasuring the outcomes of your writing and delivery of a review.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/supervisory-leadership-certificate-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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UID:10006092-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Certificate in Data Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace.  Companies have vast amounts of data\, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio\, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills.\n   Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization\, and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Whether your business is home-based or a large company\, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-data-analysis-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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UID:10006093-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Data Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace.  Companies have vast amounts of data\, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions.  This course will give you a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting.  Businesses look for candidates with an understanding of how to analyze the data they have been collecting; this course will help you start on that journey. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nUnderstanding Data\nIdentify sources of Data\nDiscover methods of Collecting Data\nExamine Quantitative Data\nExamine Qualitative Data \nUnit 2\nProcessing Data\nIntroduction to Statistics\nDetermine the Appropriate Statistical Method for use in various scenarios\nIdentify methods of Sorting and Filtering Data\nCategorize Data \nUnit 3\nAnalyzing Data\nDiscuss Probability and the Normal Distribution\nPerform Trend Analysis\nPerform Breakeven Analysis\nUnderstand basic Statistical Modelling \nUnit 4\nInterpreting and Presenting Results\nDesign Professional-looking Tables\nGenerate Effective Charts\nCreate Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts\nCompile a Dashboard for Management
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/introduction-to-data-analysis-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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UID:10006096-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Boost your chances of success for your new or small business and reduce your risks.  Get the latest on planning your business\, brainstorming business ideas and a checklist for going into business.  Then learn how to create a business plan\, including assessing business feasibility and prepare the management and financial plans.  Then take home a step-by-step approach to attract and keep customers\, with an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions and building a strong brand.\nAt the end of this certificate\, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them\, develop goals to help establish your business\, develop an outline for your plan\, and take home techniques to successfully manage and market your new business.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/entrepreneurship-certificate-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Starting a business is something that all of us have thought about at one time or another.  Everyone wants to be their own boss.  Yet statistics show that most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics\, knowledge and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. At the end of this course\, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them\, develop goals to help establish your business\, develop an outline for your plan\, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nWhat is an Entrepreneur?\nChecklist For Going Into Business\nAre You A Potential Entrepreneur?\nSuccess\, Self-Esteem and Goals\nBrainstorming Business Ideas \nUnit 2\nAs You Start Your Business\nSelecting A Legal Structure\nLicensing And Registrations\nPlanning Your Business \nUnit 3\nUsing Technology\nThe Essential Eleven Computer Skills\nMarketing Strategies\nInternet Opportunities \nUnit 4\nManaging Your Business\nFinancial Statements\nRecord Keeping And Taxes\nGrants And Government Programs
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/entrepreneur-boot-camp-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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UID:10006100-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Certificate in Customer Service
DESCRIPTION:Customer service is now essential for business and all work organizations.  With the increase of technology\, human interaction with customers becomes all the more important.  Whether it relates to retaining customers\, serving your audience\, or turning inquiries from potential customers into sales\, good customer service is now one of the central factors in organizational success. Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set\, improve productivity\, and increase your organization’s success. You will also take away some extraordinary customer service techniques you won’t find anywhere else. \nTwo one-month courses.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-customer-service-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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SUMMARY:Keys to Customer Service
DESCRIPTION:Learning to build your customer service skills will have a powerful impact on your career success as well as success in other areas of your life.  Through this course you will discover the direct relationship between service skills and career achievement.  You will become skilled at being an exceptional service provider.  You can help your organization and your career by translating your good service intentions into a workable plan and gain knowledge of ways to consistently deliver great service.  The payoff is enormous. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nUnderstand Service Matters\nLongevity and Loyalty\nCost of a Lost Customer\nEngage Your Customer \nUnit 2\nListen to Your Customer\nActive Listening\nAvoid Improper Listening\nThe Power of Feedback \nUnit 3\nWeb Sites and Electronic Communication\nWeb-Based Customer Service\nDisadvantages of Web-Based Customer Service\nEvaluate Your Web-Based Customer Service \nUnit 4\nCustomer Turnoffs\nExceed customer expectations\nRecognize and categorize customer turnoffs\nDeal with customer expectations and turnoffs
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/keys-to-customer-service-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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UID:10006104-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Certificate in Workplace Communication
DESCRIPTION:Good communication in the workplace is more important than ever. And critical to your career advancement and success. Come get a comprehensive and intensive preparation with skills and techniques you can put to use on Monday morning.  Take back a workable conflict management model\, along with successful and practical conflict management strategies.  Then work with a pro to learn how to improve your negotiation skills for a win-win outcome\, including helping others to get what they want\, so you get what you want.  Finally\, find out more about yourself and others using personality profiles for better work performance. You will be learning from some of our more popular instructors\, and taking away new how-to skills that work.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-workplace-communication-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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SUMMARY:Conflict Management
DESCRIPTION:A recent study conducted by the American Management Association (AMA) revealed that the average manager spends more than 20 percent of their day engaged in or reacting to a conflict situation. This study also identified that out of twenty-five management skills\, conflict management was the only one positively correlated to higher earnings and promotion. Discover a workable conflict management model\, discuss case studies in conflict management\, and then take away successful conflict management strategies to apply in your workplace. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nUnderstanding Conflict\n– Definition of conflict.\n– The up side of conflict.\n– Describe performance expectations related to conflict. \nUnit 2\nUnderstanding the Conflict Management Model\n-Using the model\n-Dialog for a conflict conversation\n-When to take action and address a conflict situation \nUnit 3\nConflict Management Case Studies\n-Review of real world cases\n-Analyze and evaluate the cases \nUnit 4\nStrategies for success\n-Creating a standard of performance\n-Creating your own dialog\n-Applying the model
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/conflict-management-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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SUMMARY:Mastering Microsoft Excel
DESCRIPTION:A must-have skill to succeed in business\, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee\, is the ability to create\, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. Stay current with this class\, as it is always up-to-date and will change as the features of Excel change over time. Examine the life of an Excel worksheet and workbook\, from creation to presentation. Learn how an Excel worksheet is constructed\, populated with content\, and edited for delivery. Master the options that can take your Excel worksheet from plain\, drab numbers to exciting and engaging multimedia. You will leave class with a set of skills that are in high demand and will be a deciding factor in your future success. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nExcel From The Ground Up\nWhy businesses use Excel for spreadsheet management\nTechnical requirements to use Excel (and all Office modules)\nLaunch Excel and create your first Excel worksheet\nDiscover how to protect and save your document\nSet your document’s Properties and Attributes including Subject\, Title and Author  \nUnit 2\nExcel Document Creation\nExplore the different parts of the Excel worksheet and document navigation\nUnderstand cells and their makeup\nLearn how to populate\, format and merge cells\nCreate multiple worksheet “workbooks”\nLearn how to insert comments and check spelling \nUnit 3\nAdvanced Features and Functionality\nCreate and manage formulas and functions\nFilter and sort tables and data\nCreate “live” connections between multiple worksheets\nCreate effective and informative table and charts                                     \nUnit 4\nExcel Management and Sharing\nCreate meaningful file names and understand filing systems to manage Excel documents\nOrganize your documents on your hard drive and learn how to copy and move documents\nManage track changes when co-authoring documents\nPrinting and PDF file creation including setting print areas\nLearn how to export Excel tables and charts to PowerPoint presentations and Word documents\nUse Outlook to send Excel worksheets and workbooks to other users
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/mastering-microsoft-excel-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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UID:10006108-1788825600-1788911999@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing\, including improving email promotions\, analyzing your website traffic\, doing search engine optimization\, and how to successfully employ online advertising.\nRelevant for any type of organization\, including businesses\, companies\, non-profits\, and government agencies.  No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary.  If you are already at an advanced level\, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your toughest questions.  \nThree one month courses.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/digital-marketing-certificate-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Marketing Online
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SUMMARY:Improving Email Promotions
DESCRIPTION:Discover new ways to improve your email promotions\, including when to email\, what to email\, and testing email copy.  Then find out how to analyze your email response rates\, including getting the bench marks for open rates and click through rates.  Learn how to improve your email promotion and responses with tracking and testing. Get a basic introduction to email promotions. If you are advanced\, your instructor is an email expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nWhy email marketing\nTargeting promotions in the Internet Age\nReturn on Investment (ROI) for email promotions\nThe importance of permission marketing\, relevant content\, and opt-out options\nIntegrating email promotion with other kinds of marketing \nUnit 2\nHow email works\nHow commercial email vendors function\nAnalyzing Open\, click through and conversion rates\nCleaning and updating email lists\nHow HTML and text emails differ \nUnit 3\nWriting email copy\nWriting a good subject line\nWriting email body copy\nWriting response and action copy\nDesign and formatting email promotions \nUnit 4\nTesting and tracking emails\nFrequency and best times to email\nHow to test different emails\nFollowing up on inquiries\nCreating a one year email marketing plan
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/improving-email-promotions-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Marketing Online
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SUMMARY:Podcasting
DESCRIPTION:Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers. People with a niche hobby are turning podcasts into a business. Podcasting is experiencing a rebirth as mobile devices are everywhere. The intimate nature of the audio medium allows potential clients to get to know who you are and determine if you are the kind of company with which they want to do business.  Learn how to take your business or hobby and turn it into a podcast.  This step-by-step class will take you from start to finish and cover the required elements needed to get your show online.  Come to class with your idea and end with your show online for all to hear. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nStarting a Podcast for Businesses or Pleasure\nWhat is a podcast and how it works\nFinding your target audience and goals\nWhat type of podcast will work for your clients: interview style\, panel discussions\, host lectures\nHow long your show should be and what should you call it\nWhat realistic expectations and options are for the total number of shows you will produce\nIncluding Audio and Video options of your shows  \nUnit 2\nSetting-up your Show\nBest equipment for you (microphones\, computers\, headphones\, mixing boards) – budget options as well as full professional set up\nFinding audio files to make the “bumpers” for your show\nOptions for editing files on a mac or PC\nWhere to host your show files and setting up a website\nSubmitting to iTunes\, Stitcher and other podcast directories \nUnit 3\nRecording Your Podcast\nHow to set up a studio in your home\nWhat is a good on-the-go podcast set up?\nTalking to others outside of your business\nTips on recording your podcast for good audio quality\nSetting up simple camera and lights if you are incorporating video \nUnit 4\nMarketing and Promoting Your Podcast\nGetting the word out about your show\nMaking money with subscriptions\nBuilding a community around your podcast\nReaching current AND new clients\nHow to use your podcast to grow your leadership position in your industry\nBeing an effective marketer without being an obnoxious sales person
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/podcasting-2/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Marketing Online
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