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Build confidence while developing the durable skills required for effective leadership. All workshops in the Professional Development Programs can be taken individually, or applied as an elective towards a certificate.
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Business Writing: Refresh the Basic Rules
Brush up on common areas of confusion in grammar and punctuation.
In Person
350.00
10/18/24, 8:30am-3:30pm
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Product Development
This workshop offers a practical product development overview of modern lean / product exposure based on contemporary industry practice.
Live-Online
335.00
4 Fridays: 10/04/2024 - 10/25/2024 from 1:00-3:00pm
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Leading Through Influence
Improve influence skills by structuring influential messages so that others will understand them and be more willing to consider them.
Live-Online
280.00
3 Thurdays: 11/07/2024 -11/21/2024 from 9:00-11:00am
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Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt
Gain an understanding of Lean Six Sigma methods and receive tools that can be immediately applied for process improvement projects.
In-Person
709.00
2 days: 03/26/2025 - 03/27/2025 from 9am-4pm
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Flexible Leadership
Learn how to become a more flexible leader by using the right style of leadership for the right situation.
Live-Online
280.00
2 Fridays: 05/16/2025 - 05/23/2025 from 9:00am to Noon
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Introduction to Agile, Scrum, and Kanban
This workshop is an introduction to Agile for individuals interested in exploring agile or applying agile practices, principles and values.
Live-Online
560.00
Available in Spring 2025
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Conflict Management Solutions
Learn best practices and workplace strategies in the field of conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills.
Live-Online
280.00
Available in Spring 2025
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Managing Multiple Priorities and Your Time
This workshop gives you tools to focus, set priorities; thoughtfully organize, and schedule your important work.
Live-Online
310.00
Available in Spring 2025
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Effective Communication
Participants will learn the most essential communication skills required to succeed in the challenging and competitive working environment of today.
335.00
Available Upon Request
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Negotiation Best Practices
335.00
Available Upon Request
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