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We have partnered with the Learning Resource Network (LERN) to offer a series of online certificates for business and career.  Below is a sampling of the many courses (available to bundle into a certificate) that are being offered.  Click on the link above to get a full listing.

These classes are ongoing and the start date represents the first offering of each class.

Cyber Security for Managers - $195, 1.6 CEUs Cyber security issues are all around us and reach nearly every part of our business and work, from online banking and education to Facebook and Wi-Fi. Finally, you can get up to date on Cyber Security basics and fundamentals.

Office Operations – $195, 1.6 CEUs Discover strategies for focusing on specific office outcomes and operating a high-functioning office. Office operations refer to the administration and management of office business practices to support the highest level of efficiency and productivity within an organization. Learn how to design, implement, evaluate, and maintain the process of work within your office.

Strategic Selling with Social media - $195, 1.6 CEUs Social media and digital technologies enable sales professionals to find new customers and motivate these customers to take action in more efficient and strategic ways.  This course enables both successful sales people and those new to the sales profession, to leverage powerful social media sales solutions designed to help you save time, save money and make money throughout the sales cycle from prospecting to referrals to closing sales.

Getting Started in Sales - $195, 1.6 CEUs Finding new clients or customers can be challenging, reaching out to them and actually making a sale is a whole other thing. Whether you are a beginner new to the sales process or a seasoned professional who loves selling understanding the basic steps of sales and freeing your mind of negativity is the foundation to your business success.

Entrepreneur Bootcamp - $195, 1.6 CEUs 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.

The Business Plan - $195, 1.6 CEUs 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.

Accounting and Finance for Non Financial Managers, $195, 1.6 CEUs 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.

Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace, $245, 1.6 CEUs Dealing with difficult personalities and broaching challenging subjects is a workplace necessity and takes skill, tact, and confidence. Gain skills to be an effective team member and leader in the workplace by taking control of the conversation, managing your reactions, and navigating problematic interactions with ease. These skills will guide you to find your voice and communicate effectively in workplace interactions, making day-to-day interactions run smoothly.