Invest in your professional development with Optivation

February is a busy month at Optivation with many options to keep your skills sharp. Take advantage of all we have to offer and shape your future!

Develop skills employers appreciate and entrepreneurs can’t live without
Smart business people know that marketing success is no accident. This February Optivation is excited to offer the online course, “Successful Sales and Effective Marketing.” During this five-week class you will study, analyze, and develop an entirely new marketing plan based on the principles shared in this powerful class.

Are you really reaching your target market? In March, Optivation answers this question with a class co-sponsored by the Bemidji Chamber of Commerce. “Marketing Efficiently and Effectively” is a two-hour course taught by Dr. Dave Smith. Learn to use the right tools to make your marketing efforts truly hit home.

Login and leap ahead
Use Optivation online classes to expand your options and move ahead in your career.

Don’t get lost in the crowd. Show what you know with polish and professionalism—take “PowerPoint Development” online. The registration deadline for this interactive course is February 2, so sign up today!

Write a stellar grant application and include the content that reviewers need to choose your project. The “Grant Writing” online course with expert instructor Nate Dorr delivers survival skills for this competitive funding environment.

Realize your entrepreneurial ambition! “Become a Consultant” is a new online course taught by independent consultant Patty Heath Gordon. Learn about contracts, pricing, marketing, and more during this five-week course!

Having subordinates is different than having followers. Learn how you can draw people to you through the development of your personal strengths and values in the “Art of Leadership I – Online Course.”

Keep ahead of industry changes
Electricians and Power Limited Technicians: Register for “National Electrical Code Changes I & II” and “Chapter 8 National Electrical Code Requirements”—all of which take place this Friday at Optivation. Register today for one, two, or all three of these industry-current courses.

Vehicle Inspectors: Optivation is proud to again offer “Minnesota Commercial Vehicle Inspection - Re-Certification Class” for commercial and self-truck inspectors on March 11. This class fills fast so reserve your spot soon!

Medical Billing Personnel: Watch your office’s bottom line by billing knowledgably and correctly with our new “Medical Coding Series.” The registration deadline for the “Chronic Conditions” course is today! Also, mark your calendar for “ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines” in March.

Certified Nursing Assistants: Learn at your own pace with the Optivation “Home Health Aide” online course and expand your employment options.

Save the date!
Learn best practices for workplace and industrial safety at the “6th Annual Northern Minnesota Safety Conference” on Tuesday, March 29. Watch for more information on this one-day multidisciplinary conference.

Lifelong learning returns in March
The public is invited to the spring Adventures in Lifelong Learning series each Tuesday morning, 10:00–11:30am, starting March 1. Events include free sessions on Antarctica (March 1), Pain Management (March 8), Bullying (March 15), and so much more.

Optivation office closure
The Optivation office will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2011 for President’s Day.

Watch our calendar for all the details on upcoming Optivation classes!