University of the Pacific 2013 Fall Professional Development

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BUSINESS TRAINING

Classes with this symbol indicate an ‘in class’ course.

Beginning Pre-dentistry NEW! Micro-Sculpture 1 Academic Unit

XARS 027 F01 (10664) $295 This popular multi-day workshop is an introductory three-dimensional course designed primarily for pre-dentistry students and current dentists to focus on fine-motor skill development, observation, and critical analysis. While primarily for dental students, this course is open to any student who is interested in developing three-dimensional related skills at the foundational level. Professor Trent Burkett will guide you through projects utilizing sculptural techniques, various media (plaster, clay), and hand tools for carving, planing, and sanding. Trent Burkett Fri. – Sun., Oct. 18 – 20, 10am – 4pm For additional course specific information, please contact Professor Burkett at 209.946.3100.

Business Communications Skills

NEW!

1.2 CEUs UBUS 029 F01 (10768) $199 Get the professional edge! Improve your professional image in just four weeks. This course will prepare you for greater success in your current job and beyond! Learn the best strategies for communicating effectively with clients, co-workers, and supervisors. Receive practical, easy-to-follow training on how to create professional emails, presentations, and reports. Find out the 10 biggest grammar mistakes intelligent people don’t know they make and more ways to improve the effectiveness of your messages. This course will give you solutions for maintaining professionalism in the workplace and offer useful tips that will help you put your best foot forward in every situation. Topics include: • How to craft professional emails • Best practices for creating effective presentations and reports • Basic business English and grammar essentials • How to respond to both positive and negative messages in the workplace • Professionalism in social and digital media • The 5 best ways to leave a good impression Becky Perry Wed., Oct. 2 – 24, 6pm – 9pm

Cyber Security for Managers

1.6 CEUs UCLP 051 $245 Cyber security issues are all around us and reach nearly every part of business and work, from online banking and education, to Facebook and Wi-Fi. Designed for nontechnical managers, directors, and others in the work place, find out about threats and vulnerabilities, safeguards, common attacks, viruses, malware and spyware, disaster recovery planning, intrusion detection/prevention, basic security architecture, introductory forensics, and cyber terrorism. Stan Waddell Oct. 7 – Nov. 1

Dementia Care

3.2 CEUs UCLP 018 $495 As baby boomers age, the 21st century workforce is challenged to care for an exponentially growing population of persons with dementia. This course provides the essential knowledge and understanding about neurological diseases that affect cognition and memory and the practical application of effective skills for supporting persons with dementia. Pamela K. Atwood Sept. 3 – Oct. 25

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