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Administrative Assistant Fundamentals  $ 89 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Becky and Tony Swaim

Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations, and other industries have created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants. This course will help you d...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Assertive, Get  $ 89 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Vivian Harte

Get Assertive! Are you tired of being intimidated and treated badly by others? Get the assertiveness training you need in order to be more confident and powerful with family members, friends, bosses, co-workers, professionals...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Business Fundamentals, Mastery of  $ 99 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Tony Swaim

Mastery of Business Fundamentals Are you interested in acquiring practical business experience in strategic planning, management, and finance without enrolling in an MBA program? This course is for you! You'll understand the significance of st...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Business Writing, Effective  $ 89 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Ann Linquist

Effective Business Writing Do you have a nagging suspicion that a small improvement in your writing skills might also improve your career prospects? Here’s how to fill in those gaps in your business writing skills so you can reach...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Difficult People, Achieving Success with  $ 89 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Judy Snyder

Achieving Success with Difficult People Do you know people whose behavior makes completing even the simplest tasks difficult? Would you like to learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors or...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Grammar Refresher  $ 89 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Ellen Feld

Grammar Refresher Revive your lost or forgotten knowledge of English grammar and gain confidence in your ability to produce grammatically correct writing. Whether you’re a student or professional, a published or beginning...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Leadership  $ 89 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Lynne Morton

Leadership Leadership skills can help you gain the respect and admiration of others, while also allowing you to enjoy success in your career and more control over your destiny. Contrary to popular belief, leadership skill...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search  $ 49.00 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Linda Gravett

Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search This course, based on research and programs developed by AARP, is a guide for older workers looking to make a career change, find employment opportunities, or learn strategies that give them the best chance of...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9

Resume Writing Workshop  $ 89 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Stephanie Donaldson

Resume Writing Workshop Create an effective resume, or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. This workshop will lead you through a self-assessment series so you will...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Speed Reading, Merrill Ream  $ 89 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Merrill Ream

Merrill Ream Speed Reading Are you struggling to keep up with a flood of email, articles, reports, books, and other printed matter? Save yourself oodles of time by learning to read faster and with better comprehension from acclaimed spee...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17


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