Are you looking for new areas of expertise in order to advance your career? Did you know that if you can surf the web, you have the skills to take an online course? Take your professional development into your own hands--and your work or home computer--with an online course from Optivation. These classes are application-based and instructor-led using the "Desire2Learn" (D2L) online learning system. No cookie cutter experiences here! 2010 online courses include:
Computer Forensics, Learn the fundamental principles and concepts of computer forensics and earn 45 POST credits. June 1 - June 21, $400.
Succession Planning, Succession planning is a process of developing talent within an organization to meet needs now and into the future. As the workforce is facing retirement of baby boomers, it is important to establish and implement a succession plan now. Instructor Brian Mathews will lead this course and cover topics that will enable you to define, prepare, and write a succession plan. 09/13 - 10/10, 2010, $300.
Become a Consultant, Learn how to begin the process of becoming a consultant and a strategy for success as well as things to avoid. Learn the importance of building relationships and the importance of selling their value. Venture into the world of consulting! 09/13 - 10/17, 2010, $350
Grant Writing, Gain experience, knowledge, and create a template for grant writing success! 10/04-11/4, 2010, $350.
The Art of Leadership I, Self define leadership and the role it plays in your life. Learn the elements of caring leadership, how to identify the satisfactions and frustrations of leadership, and what people want in a leader. Learn to look at leadership through the lens of both trait and behavior theories. This class focuses on distinguishing qualities of leaders and the characteristics of followers as they are relevant to leadership. 10/11-11/29, $450 + Books.
Home Health Aide Course-COURSE STARTS DAILY, CNA's will be able to add into their Nurses Aide Certification, allowing them to do home care visits. Earn 1 Credit. Can be taken at anytime. $199 course fee. $80 fee to take the exam. Must be a Certifitied Nursing Assistant to take this course.
Project Management, Gain an understanding of Project Management framework, develop a project charter and crafta project management plan using student provided projects approved by the instructor. 09/20-10/31, 2010, $450.
Human Resources Management: Performance Appraisals, Coaching, and Termination. Be familiar with different methods of performance appraisals -learn skills for coaching performance - discover ways to speak each employees "reward" language-be aware of needed documentation should termination become necessary -develop a corrective action and reward plan -develop a performance appraisal form. 11/01-11/14, 2010, $200.
New Position Basics, Develop a job description, look for ways to improve your job application, and create an ad posting the position. 11/29 - 12/12, 2010, $200.
Still have questions about online learning and the D2L online learning system? Go to our Online Course: Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Many other opportunities are available! Check out the calendar of offerings from Bemidji State University, Optivation and Northwest Technical College Custom College for a complete listing of all online and in-person classes.
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