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January 2013

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Volume 11, Issue 1

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New Certificate Course

Social Media Strategist Certification Prep Course:

As social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and dozens of others have become dominant forms of communication for millions of people, their importance in the workplace has grown as well. Social media is becoming a vital way for businesses to promote themselves and their products, increase their visibility and recruit new clients. Many businesses are hiring dedicated social media managers to fill this need. The number of social media manager jobs has increased by 48 percent over the last year, and there are dozens of openings for these positions just in Minnesota alone. The certificate course to become a Certified Social Media Strategist will be taught by Eric Mills, president of the National Institute for Social Media (NISM). Students will learn the knowledge and skills to take the NISM Social Media Strategist exam and earn a certificate that will validate foundational skills needed to strategically operate social networks in a business environment and open new employment opportunities.

Price: $595.00

 

Instructor Name: Eric Mills Email Address: eric.mills@nismonline.org

Instructor Bio: Eric Mills is the president of the National Institute for Social Media. Mr. Mills continuously updates methods and procedures developed specifically for NISM and its wide network of professionals in order to leverage the latest tools, technologies, and educational offerings to promote positive organizational growth.

 

Additional Information: The National Institure for Social Media website - http://nismonline.org

Course Dates: 02/25/2013 - 04/07/2013

Registration Deadline: 02/18/2013

To Register Click Here

Expected Time Commitment: 6 hrs/per wk

Delivery Method: Asynchronous

 

 

Upcoming Classroom Courses Offered

Commercial Vehicle Inspector Re-Certification Course:

The cost of the course is $105 and for those whose inspector certification is set to expire or has expired in the last six months.There is a limit of thirty (30) participants and the course is filled on a first come first served basis.The course will take place at the Northwest Technical College

 

Course Dates: starting March 15, 2013, ending March 15, 2013

Time:Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor:Williamson

 

Registration is open Click Here

Mark your calendar

Northern Minnesota Safety Conference: Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 watch for more information in future newsletters

Minnesota Commercial Vehicle Inspector Re-Certification Course: Friday March 15th, 2013. Cost $105. Instructor: Keith Williamson. Room 238 at the Northwest Technical College. Registration is open Click Here

OPTIVATION offices will be closed on December 24, 25 2012 for the Christmas holiday and December 31 2012 and January 1, 2013 for the New Years holiday.

Seeking Opportunities

OPTIVATION staff would like to hear from you about your training needs. If you have any topics you would like to see offered please let us know. You can do so by responding to this e-mail or by visiting our web site at: http://www.optivation.org/about/contact_information.cfm .We hope to hear from you. You can also contact OPTIVATION staff at 218-755-2998 or optivation@bemidjistate.edu.

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