*New* Management Certificate
Management Training
Are you in the role of a supervisor or manager? This program provides supervisors
and managers the skills to shift from individual contributor to well respected manager
and achieve team success. Discover how to use your unique skills and excel in your
management position.
The following five classes can be taken individually or complete all 5 classes for
a certificate of completion.
Intro to Workplace Communication
This course is designed to share basic communication skills that are useful in the
workplace. Topics covered will include effective listening skills, use of different
types of questions, nonverbal behavior, diversity considerations in language use,
tips on dealing with conflict effectively, responding to difficult questions. We
will discuss how to give feedback so that people can hear it more easily. Participants
will have on opportunity to practice skills and ask questions. Interactive, practical,
and fun! (3 hours) ($75)
Next Session Date TBA
Online via Zoom with class meeting times
Course Number CAR 970 75 CRN: 18362
Instructor: KANGAS
Understanding Motivation
We will discuss and review the latest research on motivation-it is probably not what
you think. Being able to understand what motivates you will help you be better able
to support others’ discovering their motivation. A practical workshop with an opportunity
for self-reflection and tools to use in the future. (3 hours) ($75)
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 6:35p - 9:35p
Course Number: CAR 992 75 CRN: 18405
Online via Zoom with class meeting times
Instructor: KANGAS
Performance Management
Most people dread performance reviews so let’s talk about ways to make it simpler,
more collaborative, less threatening, and productive. Participants will be introduced
to practical and easy to apply “best practices” performance management tools. Review
the potential challenges of performance management and learn tools to manage them
effectively. (3 hours) ($75)
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 6p - 9p
Online with class meeting times via Zoom
Course Number CAR 823 75 CRN 18404
Instructor KANGAS
Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
This introductory workshop will cover DEI definitions, the history of DEI, how to
connect DEI to your business strategy, the impact of stereotypes and microaggressions,
intent and impact, and tips on how to continue your DEI work and share ideas and concepts
with others. Class will be interactive. Participants will have an opportunity to share
perspectives and ask questions. (3 hours) ($75)
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 6p - 9p
Online with class meeting times via Zoom
Course Number: CAR 963 75 CRN: 18363
Instructor: KANGAS
Speaking with Confidence
This course will focus on ways to use your voice and build confidence both personally
and professionally. We will explore tactics to increase your self-esteem so you feel
comfortable speaking up in any situation. Students will be provided the opportunity
to practice speaking in a supportive environment.
(6 hours) $59
Wednesday, October 4 to October 25 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online with class meeting times
CourseNumber:CAR921 33 CRN: 18431
Instructor: HAHN