Continuing Education for Business & Leadership

Business and Leadership

Providing

Continuing EduCation

to be successful in today's business world.

ESSENTIAL WORKFORCE TRAINING Bookkeeper and Financial Clerk/Assistant Training (BU349) For course information, please visit www.northernlakescollege.ca/cect This course prepares people who are interested in writing the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada exam. This course is comprised of two modules and taken consecutively as one course.

The first module will show students what is actually happening behind the entry screens on their computer, providing students with a better overall understanding of accounting processes. The second module teaches students how to enter financial transactions such as accounts receivable/payable, payroll, GST/ HST, and bank/cash accounts into QuickBooks (a popular accounting software program).

MS Excel 2016: Level 1

One-day online

Clear and Concise Business Writing (AA002) This course focuses on writing style, tone, clarity, conciseness, and results while exploring time saving approaches.

Delivering Exceptional Customer Service (AA001) This course examines the key to exceptional customer service by emphasizing the importance of first impressions, positive service image, and customer-focused approaches for service.

Minute Taking (AA003) This course includes agenda preparation, minute taking formats for different types of meetings, Rules of Order, how to make a motion, and more.

(CC165) This six-hour session will introduce students to the capabilities of the MS Excel program. Learn how to create a basic spreadsheet using common formulas and functions. You will also learn how to format your worksheet to make it visually appealing and easier to read.

MS Excel 2016: Level 2 (CC166) This six-hour session is for people who are intermediate to advanced users of MS Excel. Learn how to create and use charts and tables, as well as how to analyze your data using pivot tables.

You will also explore other features that make it easier to find and organize data, especially when working with large spreadsheets.

Telephone Skills and Email Etiquette (AA004)

GENERAL INTEREST TRAINING Conversational Cree Level 1 (GI316)*

Nutritional Meals on a Budget (G1392)

Online evening course

Online evening course

In this course, you will learn about Cree culture and how to say numbers, the days of the week, basic greetings, introductions, conversational phrases, and several Cree songs to help you remember it all.

In this course you will learn tips to help you prepare nutritional meals on a budget. It will help you to get organized with your meal planning, shopping and cooking to save you time and money.

* Ask the Northern Lakes College Students’ Association for possible discounted rates.

This course teaches you everything you need to know to develop excellent telephone skills and proper business email etiquette in order to enhance your customer service skills.

Solution Focused Thinking (AA115)

Two-days online This course teaches you to take action rather than reaction, to see solutions over problems, and to analyze rather than to be paralyzed.

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LEADERSHIP TRAINING Two-day Face-to-face

Advanced Communication – Powerful Presentations Made Easy (AL120)

Managing Time Scheduling People, Paper, and Priorities (ES100)

In this course, you will learn techniques to present with confidence and focus.

In this course, you will explore ways of working smarter so that you can proactively manage the people, paper, and digital priorities that come your way. This course will teach you techniques to get control of your time and organize your workday so you can effectively supervise employees, minimize interruptions, and get your own work done.

Communication - Getting the Message Across (ES115) In this course, you will learn how to send and receive clear messages that minimize confusion and emphasize understanding

Effective Supervision – Directing, Coaching, and Facilitating Employees (ES110) In this course, you will develop a toolkit of supervisory skills, so you can use the most effective approach in any situation and bring out the best in your employees.

Facilitation Skills – Developing Team Based Solutions (AL130) In this course, you will learn how to facilitate group-based problem solving with a clear solution-orientated focus.

In addition, learn how to tap into the hidden potential of the individuals on your team.

Intervention – Managing Employees with Personal Problems (ES130) In this course, you will learn about personal issues that affect job performance, productivity, team morale, and safety. Learn how to recognize troubled employees and direct them to the appropriate resources for help.

Leadership - Giving Employees What They Need to Succeed (ES105) In this course, you will learn to identify your personal leadership style, how to use it effectively, and how to inspire your employees to focus on the big picture.

Leadership – New Ideas from the Leading Edge (AL100) This course explores new and innovative approaches to leadership, with a focus on people and building strong relationships. Learn to identify strengths and skills within your work team and coach for leadership succession.

Our programs are accessible, affordable, and convenient.

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Performance Management – Optimizing Results (ES125) In this course, you will learn how to assess employee performance on an ongoing basis, so that you can identify what employees are doing well. In addition, learn how to coach and problem solve to help your employees achieve optimal performance.

Resolving Conflict – Reaching Agreement at Work (ES135) In this course, you will learn how to turn conflict into opportunity by maximizing the opportunities created by differing ideas. Learn how to reduce the potential for conflict.

Staying Positive – Rewarding and Energizing Employees (ES140) In this course, you will learn to recognize and reward your employees to build a positive and productive workplace.

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SAFETY TRAINING (DT005-OL)

Standard First Aid - Level C CPR / AED (FA001)

Standard First Aid - Level C CPR / AED Recertification

Take anytime

Two-day Face-to-face

(FA012)

This course covers the theory behind safe driving practices. A driver’s license is not required.

This course includes treatment for choking, control of bleeding, treatment and prevention of shock, child and infant resuscitation, one adult and two-rescuer CPR and AED use. Fractures of the limbs, head and spinal injuries, eye injuries, burns, medical conditions, environmental injuries, wound care, and secondary survey are also covered. This course requires that you be physically fit for the practical exercises.

Defensive Driving

Completers are eligible for a three demerit reduction on their Alberta driving record.

One-day Face-to-face This course is intended for those who have a current Standard First Aid – Level C certificate and includes a review of essential skills with a focus on theoretical and practical skills testing.

Includes Level C CPR recertification and AED recertification.

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) (SA002-OL) Take anytime This course provides initial or recertification training on the revised Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). This course meets all of Health Canada’s training requirements under the Hazardous Products Regulations for persons involved in handling workplace chemicals.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION & CORPORATE TRAINING

www.northernlakescollege.ca/cect