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C Programming

This course is for programmers, analysts, managers and users who will be developing “C” programs.

Participants will understand the basic concepts of “C” programming; gain an understanding of “C” capabilities and features; understand the basic structure of “C” language; apply “C” programming techniques; learn to implement “C” design concepts; demonstrate knowledge of the basic components and techniques needed to create well designed programs.

Communication Skills for Supervisors

Teamwork really does make the dream work!

“Our collective intelligence is better than our individual intelligence.” While teams are at the core of our success, they can also be a tremendous challenge. Today our organizations are more diverse than ever. Different cultures, generations, academic backgrounds, styles, preferences, skills and expertise are prevalent in our organizations. Leveraging these differences can be incredibly difficult. This is the leader’s greatest challenge and charge.”

This course is about leveraging differences, maximizing engagement and achieving success.

Microsoft OneNote

Learn how OneNote 2010 can help you get organized and collaborate with others.

Students will create, edit, organize, and enhance notes and also integrate them with other applications using Microsoft OneNote 2010.

This outline is for 2010, but we offer all versions.

Business Writing and Grammar Refresher

Inappropriate word use, run-on sentences, and faulty punctuation can be costly and embarrassing. When you understand the essentials of grammar, you present a more polished, professional image.

With a firm understanding of correct grammar and usage, writers create a more positive impression. This course reviews key elements of grammar:  Sentence Structure, Pronoun and Verb Use, Punctuation Pointers, Transition Words, and Commonly Confused Expressions.

Time Management/Outlook Productivity Training

In this program participants will discover and review effective ways to increase personal productivity by managing their time and attention more effectively.

Today’s workplace is a demanding environment. Departments have fewer people, and are being asked to do produce more than ever before. The purpose of this workshop is to increase your knowledge of specific productivity tools to help you be effective with the limited amount of time you have.

This highly interactive one-day workshop is designed to help everyone with time management challenges. The workshop is a combination of time management techniques as well as the benefits of using all of the tools in Outlook. The content may be modified to meet the specific needs of the group.

Class available in all versions.

 

Mastering Technical Writing

Learn to organize and present technical information for the greatest impact.

This class focuses on the six characteristics of writing effective technical documents. Objectives include learning to write clearly and concisely with an emphasis on conveying significant facts. Learn techniques that target the readers’ needs and document purpose in preparing technical communication. Students should expect to follow a structured process for planning, writing, and editing technical documents.

This course offers the option of purchasing multiple days as needed.

 

Outlook

This “hands on” course focuses on the basic and advanced features of Microsoft Office 2013 and how to use these tools to enhance communication.

Microsoft Office Outlook 2013 is a two part series class. The first series provides students with the basic skills they need to start using Outlook to manage email communications, calendar events, contact information, tasks, and notes. The second series of the course explores the advanced features provided with the Outlook interface, such as advanced message, calendar, and contacts management.

The course examines advanced skills needed to fully and efficiently use Microsoft Outlook to manage communications and interactions with other people. Students can also use this course to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams for Microsoft Outlook.

This outline is for Outlook 2013 but we can offer any version

Workplace Morale: Sustaining Positive Employee Behavior

Learn how to raise morale and cultivate more productive relationships.

Developments within the workplace, and within the world for that matter, can have a sobering effect on employees from time to time. It is critically important that organizations and their leadership take a proactive role in fostering a healthy climate in the organization.

This can be easier said than done, for it can be challenging to get some people to “snap out of it” and keep a more positive outlook on their work and their co-worker relationships. The challenge of accomplishing more with less, change and uncertainty and varying expectations can sometimes produce tension if not handled appropriately.

This session will elicit the ways that an organization can sustain a higher level of morale and this translates to better productivity and relationships within the work group. This will be accomplished through large and small group discussion and role plays that illustrate the techniques of managing morale.

Respect in the Workplace

Learn to understand and value diversity in the workplace.

This workshop uses respect as a platform for understanding the broader concept of diversity and incorporates important information on how to change a culture and implement changes in their workplace. Participants review the laws that prevent harassment including sexual harassment.   Participants will leave with the tools necessary to implement a plan of action for their desired respectful workplace vision.

This dynamic half-day process integrates four major themes – Awareness, Behavior, Respect and Change – into a coherent and thought-provoking experience where participants explore the benefits of respectful behaviors in their personal and professional lives.