Find greater success in the workplace with courses and workshops in communications, leadership, project management and process improvement.

Upcoming Workshops, Courses and Training
Brene Brown Dare to Lead Series
Courageous Communication | $65
Effective communication is a critical skill for any leader. In this workshop, participants will learn about the importance of clear, compassionate communication, and explore techniques for giving and receiving feedback, navigating conflict, and building trust.
#33735, Truax-Early Learning Center, 9/30, Saturday, 9 AM-1 PM
Developing a Growth Mindset | $45
The idea of a growth mindset is central to Brene Brown's Dare to Lead, and this workshop will focus on how leaders can cultivate a growth mindset in themselves and their teams. You will learn about the power of positive thinking and explore strategies for setting and achieving goals.
#33736, Truax-Health Building, 10/12, Thursday, 6-8 PM
Leadership Courses
The Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Course | $269
An interactive comprehensive 8-session course explores critical concepts of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in the realm of leadership. A deep dive into 7 catalysts of emotionally intelligent leadership: Passion/Purpose, Ownership, Decisions, Emotional Control, Resilience, Faith Over Fear, and Mental Strength, aims to give participants tools and strategies to enhance their leadership capabilities. Material covers aspects of EI from understanding the essence of motivation and self-actualization to honing interpersonal relationships and problem-solving. We will delve into importance of emotional expression, empathy, and stress tolerance, alongside concepts of self-regard and independence.
#63504, Online Live, 1/24-3/13, Wednesday, 6-8 PM
Managing Remote Teams | $115
Remote team management isn't new, but it has become far more common and extensive than it used to be. So, whether you have gone from managing the occasional "telecommuter" to managing a fully remote team or have been managing a remote team and would like to explore new strategies and best practices for this unique form of management—this course is for you.
Instructor-Led (Asynchronous) Upcoming Start Dates: 10/18 / 11/15 / 12/13
Also available as an on-demand, self-paced tutorial.
Communication Courses
Communicating with Professionalism | $269
Learners will develop, practice, and apply business and managerial communication skills and tactics. Topics include active listening; non-verbal communication and body language; negotiation tactics; successfully managing difficult (“crucial”) conversations; business networking; persuasive speaking; how to build relationships and enhance team culture. No class on 10/26 and 11/23.
#33055, Truax- Health Building, 10/19-11/30, Thursday, 6-9 PM
Developing Your Voice Masterclass | $299
A 9-week course designed through hands-on activities, exercises, webinars, and guidance, to improve communication skills, develop confidence in public speaking, and harness the power of your voice. Explore various aspects of finding your voice, storytelling, crafting powerful messages, and delivering impactful speeches. Provided with practical techniques, exercises, and guidance to unlock full potential as confident and effective communicators. Guided on a journey of self-discovery and become empowered to communicate with authenticity, passion, and impact. The course culminates in a final week dedicated to working on a 7-minute speech. Please note that dates listed below are all one class.
#33855, Truax-Health Building, 10/11-10/25, Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 PM
Truax-Health Building, 10/31-11/28, Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 PM
Truax-Health Building, 12/6-12/13, Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 PM
Developing Your Voice Masterclass | $299
A 9-week course designed through hands-on activities, exercises, webinars, and guidance, to improve communication skills, develop confidence in public speaking, and harness the power of your voice. Explore various aspects of finding your voice, storytelling, crafting powerful messages, and delivering impactful speeches. Provided with practical techniques, exercises, and guidance to unlock full potential as confident and effective communicators. Guided on a journey of self-discovery and become empowered to communicate with authenticity, passion, and impact. The course culminates in a final week dedicated to working on a 7-minute speech. Please note that dates listed below are all one class.
#63508, Truax-Early Learning Center, 1/22-2/19, Monday, 7:30-9:30 PM
Truax-Early Learning Center, 2/27-3/19, Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 PM
Developing Your Voice Youth Masterclass - Part 1 | Grades 6-12 | $105
This 2-part course is designed to help individuals improve their communication skills, develop confidence in public speaking, and harness the power of their voice. Participants will explore various aspects of finding their voice, storytelling, crafting powerful messages, and delivering impactful speeches. The course will provide practical techniques, exercises, and guidance to help participants unlock their full potential as confident and effective communicators. Part 1 of 2. Please note that dates listed below are all one class.
#33858, Truax-Health Building, 10/11-10/25, Wednesday, 5:15-7:15 PM
Truax-Health Building, 10/31-11/7, Tuesday, 5:15-7:15 PM
Workshops and Skill Development
Cultural Competence | $49
This transformative workshop is open to healthcare professionals, licensed therapists, social workers, and individuals from non-medical professions who aspire to become change agents in their respective fields. In this workshop, we will delve into the crucial topic of cultural competence and bias, with a particular focus on improving communication. This class fulfills CEUs for MFT and LSCW licensure.
#33752, Truax-Early Learning Center, 11/18, Saturday, 9-11 AM
Project, Process and Operations Courses
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | $1,495
Green Belts solve problems by finding their root causes and then streamlining processes. This course meets today's changing business environment and is led by Lean Six Sigma Experts. Course offered in partnership with Ed2Go.
Online, On-demand. 50 hours, 6 months of access
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | $1,695
Learn to streamline organizational processes through strategic improvement projects. This online Six Sigma training course will help you prepare for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam. Help transform your organization by reducing costs, increasing revenue and improving collaboration.
Online, On-demand. 75 hours, 6 months of access
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Business Communications Series
- Communicating with Professionalism
- Fostering Effective Work Relationships
- Building Workforce Excellence
Completion of this series of courses indicates study of and practice in skills associated with business communication. Topics and competencies include active listening, concise speaking, non-verbal communication and body language, managing difficult and crucial conversations, working with diverse others, bias, stereotypes, and workplace harassment, negotiation, networking, persuasive speaking, and conducting coaching and performance evaluations.
Emerging Leaders Series
Completion of this series of courses indicates study of and practice in skills associated with the two keys to effective management: results and relationships, in the context of the traditional managerial elements of planning, organizing, directing and controlling. Students learn techniques for problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making, delegation, motivation, change management, and apply these techniques through simulations, role-plays, and case studies. The course also emphasizes development of Emotional Intelligence (“EI”), including self-assessment, as well as learning and applying specific techniques to improve each element of EI.
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