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Generation Gap: Closing the Gap in the Workplace
$99.00During this course, you will consider whether defining the actual limits of each generation is most important, or whether the merits of people within the context of employment is the bigger issue. You will learn about the various types of generations and how human resource practices can bridge the gap. Learning Objectives: Identify where the generation gap issue surfaces, and the impact it has on the modern workforce. Describe and apply language that is specific to each generation currently in the workplace. Explore organization strategies that overcome gap issues. Evaluate the need and effectiveness of recruiting, retention, and succession plans in context of the generation gap. *90 day access period -
Accounting Skills for New Supervisors
$99.00In this course, you will learn the basics of accounting, including financial terms, generally accepted accounting principles, the accounting cycle, key financial reports, financial analysis tools, and budgeting. -
Business Succession Planning: Developing and Maintaining a Succession Plan
$99.00This course will teach you how to develop and maintain a succession plan with the SUCCESS model, which includes developing a system, identifying resources, creating risk assessments, developing action plans, implementing those plans, and evaluating the results. Learning Objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of the value of succession planning for successful businesses. Demonstrate expertise with the key elements of a succession plan. Create and discuss aspects of a succession plan. Discuss the elements of a succession plan in terms of roles, responsibility, function, scope, and evaluation. *90 day access period -
Research Skills
$0.00In this course, you will learn basic research skills, such as reading, memory recall, and note-taking. You will also learn how to create different kinds of outlines for different stages of your project, and how to move from the outline to writing, editing, and polishing. As well, you'll learn how to find information using the library's Dewey Decimal System, journals, and the Internet. -
Business Writing That Works
$35.00This course will teach you the four Cs of writing: clear, concise, complete, and correct. You will also learn some of the fundamentals of good writing, including word agreement, active and passive voice, sentence construction, punctuation, and spelling. Finally, you will have a chance to apply these skills to real-life situations, such as writing emails, memos, and letters. -
Project Management Training: Understanding Project Management
$99.00This in-depth course will take you through all aspects of project management. First, you will consider what a project is and what a project manager does. Then, you will work through the four stages of the project life cycle: conceptual, planning, execution, and termination. You will also learn some supporting skills, like teamwork, communication, and presentation. *90 day access period www.skillmatelearning.com -
Risk Management
$99.00In this course, you will learn about the seven Rs and four Ts that traditionally represent the key activities of risk management. This will give you a framework that you can customize for a single project, a department, or an entire company. *90 day access period www.skillmatelearning.com -
Creating a Workplace Wellness Program
$99.00With increasing costs of health care, a shrinking workforce, and aging workers, a savvy workplace understands the value in supporting workers to improve their conditioning and to live a fitter lifestyle. This course will give you a framework to build a program from scratch and ways to enhance existing programs. To begin this course, you will consider the benefits of workplace wellness programs. Then, you will learn how to create a wellness committee, outline a wellness program, gather support for it, perform appropriate research (including a needs analysis), design an appropriate package, and get buy-in for it. You will also learn how to implement the wellness program, evaluate how it is doing, and present the results in a tangible manner. *90 day access period www.skillmatelearning.com -
Dynamite Sales Presentations
$99.00A good sales presentation begins when you enter the room, and the best sales presentation methods take into account not only what you're bringing to sell, but how you present with it. -
Business Ethics for the Office
$99.00In this course, you will learn what the terms ethics, morals, and values mean. Then, you will learn about several different ethical frameworks, including Kohlberg's six stages, philosophical approaches, personal values, and codes of ethics. You will also learn how to avoid ethical dilemmas, make ethical decisions, handle common ethical dilemmas, and recover from mistakes. *90 day access period www.skillmatelearning.com -
Developing Your Training Program
$99.00You will start this course by considering what training is, when it is necessary, and what other options are out there. Then, you will learn the ICE method for identifying needs, a seven-step model for instructional design, and tips for building an engaging program. Next, you will walk through the steps of program design, including setting learning objectives, identifying evaluation strategies, choosing learning methodologies, finding content, creating energizers, using assessment tools, developing supporting materials, and testing the program. You will also receive tips on creating a proposal for a training program and building rapport with company sponsors. *90 day access period www.skillmatelearning.com -
Orientation Handbook: Getting Employees Off to a Good Start
$99.00In this course, you will learn why orientation is so important. You will learn about the four components of employee commitment as well as the commitment curve. You will also learn how to develop successful orientation and training programs. Learning Objectives: Understand how important an orientation program is to an organization Identify the role of the human resource department in the orientation program Recognize how the commitment curve affects both new employees and their managers Know what companies can do to deliver their promise to new employees Determine the critical elements of effective employee training Establish the importance of having an employee handbook for new and longterm employees *90 day access period -
Communication Strategies
$99.00This course will teach you all about the various aspects of communication. You will learn about asking questions, probing for information, active listening, and body language. Supporting skills are also covered, such as self-esteem, building relationships with others, and assertiveness. -
Public Speaking: Presentation Survival School
$35.00After you complete this course, you will be able to establish rapport with your audience, implement techniques to reduce nervousness and fear, understand your strengths as a presenter and how to appeal to different types of people, recognize how visual aids can create impact and attention, develop techniques to create a professional presence, learn some different ways to prepare and organize information, and prepare, practice, and deliver a short presentation. -
Building Your Self Esteem and Assertiveness Skills
$35.00In this course, you will explore what self-esteem is and where low self-esteem comes from. You will also learn ways to build your self-esteem, get what you want, and make others feel better about themselves. -
Survival Skills for the New Trainer
$99.00In this course, you will learn the basic skills that every trainer must have. This includes dressing appropriately, being assertive, being genuine, communicating well, connecting with people, handling difficult participants, and a desire to learn. At the end of the course, you'll review a list of dos and dont's and consider your next steps. *90 day access period www.skillmatelearning.com -
Mastering The Interview
$35.00In this course, you will learn how to prepare for and participate in a job interview. Well share the types of questions to expect, as well as the questions that you should think about asking. You will also learn how to prepare for second interviews, testing, and shadowing, as well as how to follow up after an interview. -
Dealing With Difficult People
$99.00If difficult interactions are necessary, and we approach those conversations or interactions with a plan, we will likely find that these encounters are easier to handle, and we can have more successful outcomes. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to recognize how your own attitudes and actions affect others; find new and effective techniques for dealing with difficult people; be familiar with some techniques for managing and dealing with anger; and develop coping strategies for dealing with difficult people and difficult situations. *90 day access period www.skillmatelearning.com -
Writing a Business Plan
$99.00In this course, you will learn the essential steps for creating a business plan, including creating a first draft; identifying the audience; gathering information; researching; describing product plans; and marketing, sales, and accounting terms. -
Goal Setting
$0.00In this course, you will create your personal vision, identify your values, and make a bucket list. From there, you'll create goals with SPIRIT, set up support systems, learn how to deal with setbacks, and identify ways to get started on your journey right now. -
Getting Your Job Search Started
$35.00In this course, you will learn how to manage change, identify your values and skills, consider your vocation, find jobs, network, and set goals. Then, you should be ready to start the search for your dream job. -
Working Smarter: Using Technology to Your Advantage
$35.00In this course, youll learn how to use technology to your advantage. Computers, various types of applications, software purchases, technical training, IT budgets, security, privacy, usage policies, ergonomics, instant messaging, and telecommuting are all covered. -
Onboarding: The Essential Rules for a Successful Onboarding Program
$99.00This course will explore the benefits of onboarding, show you how to design an onboarding framework, give you ways to customize the program for different audiences (including managers and executives), and demonstrate how to measure results from the program. Learning Objectives: Define onboarding and describe how it is different from orientation. Identify the business benefits of onboarding. List the factors that contribute to a successful onboarding program. Build a team to create an onboarding program. Prepare a vision statement and goals for an onboarding program. Design a framework for an onboarding program that includes program setup, various types of training, games, progress tracking, and follow-up. Customize your onboarding framework. Identify which metrics you should track to evaluate program results. Create a branded, unique program that will strengthen your company’s image and market position. *90 day access period -
Stress Management
$99.00This course will teach you some different ways to look at stress, ways to take care of yourself to reduce the stress that you feel, and coping techniques. You will also learn some time management and organizational tips to help you work smarter. Learning Objectives: Understand that stress is an unavoidable part of everybody’s life. Recognize the symptoms that tell you when you have chronic stress overload. Change the situations and actions that can be changed. Deal better with situations and actions that can’t be changed. Create an action plan for work, home, and play to help reduce and manage stress. *90 day access period -
Employee Dispute Resolution: Mediation through Peer Review
$99.00In this course, you will learn about the peer review process, which includes a statement being filed, gathering evidence, creating the peer review panel, conducting the peer review hearing, and making a decision. Learning Objectives: Describe what the peer review process is Apply a process for employees to file grievances and for management to respond. Choose a facilitator and panel. Understand what is involved in the hearing process, from preliminary meetings to the hearing, and the decision process. Explain what responsibilities and powers a panel should have. Apply professional questioning and probing techniques. Understand why peer review panels fail and how to avoid those pitfalls. *90 day access period -
Workplace Ergonomics: Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
$99.00In this course, you will learn how to identify, assess, and resolve ergonomic issues. You will also learn about basic ergonomic principles for sitting, standing, lifting, transporting items, and using tools. Ergonomic environments and workstations will also be covered. *90 day access period www.skillmatelearning.com -
Conquering Your Fear of Speaking in Public
$35.00To begin this course, youll review some of the basics of communication. Then, youll learn how to make small talk, develop conversations, speak well, dress appropriately, and control nervousness. To wrap things up, youll learn how to handle specific scenarios, like meetings and sticky social situations. -
The Professional Supervisor
$99.00In this course, you will learn how to plan effectively, build a high-performing team, motivate employees, provide effective feedback, delegate, and manage conflict. You will also receive an introduction to several leadership theories, including John Adairs action-centered leadership model, Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchards Situational Leadership II model. *90 day access period www.skillmatelearning.com -
Basic Internet Marketing
$99.00In this course, you will learn how to market online, where your target market is, and what results you are getting. You will also learn about search engine optimization, e-mail campaigns, pay per click advertising, and more. *90 day access period www.skillmatelearning.com -
Introduction to Neuro Linguistic Programming
$35.00This introductory course will teach the basics of neuro linguistic programming (NLP). You'll learn about key terms, the NLP presuppositions, the NLP senses, eye cues, enriched language, clean questions, and hypnotic language.
