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To complete the Bookkeeping Certificate, courses must be taken in the below order (the classes build off each other):
How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting.
No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business.
Click here to learn about the instructor, Sharon deFonteny.
$495 for all 3 courses
To complete the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non Financial Managers, courses must be taken in the below order (the classes build off each other):
Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career.
First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.
Then find out what you need to know about cash. Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success.
Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence.
Click here to learn about the instructors: Jodie Trana and Sharon deFonteny.
$495 for all 3 courses
To complete the Certificate in Data Analysis, courses must be taken in the below order (the classes build off each other):
Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills.
Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization, and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Whether your business is home based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.
Students need to have Microsoft Excel to complete this certificate.
Click here to learn about the instructors, Jeff Kritzer, John Rutledge, and Mary Dereshiwsky.
$495 for all 3 courses
A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world.
Click here to learn about the instructors: Betsy Flanagan, Amy Klous, and John Rutledge.
$495 for all 3 courses
To complete the Certificate in Project Management, courses must be taken in the following order (the classes build off each other):
In today’s business environment, there is a need for good project management. Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Through continuous monitoring, early detection of variations to plan, schedule, and budget can be communicated to stakeholders for quick resolution, including project cancelation.
Project management is one of the fastest paths to promotion by increasing your network through greater exposure.
First, gain the skills, tools and templates to confidently develop and maintain a project. An overview of salaries, certification costs, education and experience requirements are provided.
Then acquire a well-rounded knowledge of the five Project Management Processes relating to the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide. This basic information will assist you in learning the beginnings of Project Management, whether you are interested in project management, in a project management field, or in any line of work.
Finally, learn the ten Project management Knowledge Areas and their support role and relationships to the five Project Management Processes.
Click here to learn about the instructors: Jermaine Dykes, John D. Fitzgerald Jr & Gail Singleton.
$495 for all 3 courses
To complete the HR for Non HR Managers Certificate, you must complete the following classes:
You as a manager are on the front lines of human resources (HR) for your organization.
Upskill your knowledge about HR. Conquer one of the essential competencies for a successful manager, moving up, and contributing to the productivity of your organization.
Crush it with your people. Whether you work with a small organization or a large one with HR specialists, you play a critical role in creating a positive HR environment. Know what every manager needs to know about HR.
Click here to learn about the instructors: Julie Coates and Sally Klauss.
$495 for all 3 courses
To complete the Management Certificate, all 3 courses must be taken :
Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders. Nothing creates success like a solid foundation. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees, and increase your effectiveness.
Then you will explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight on how to expand your collaborative skills for success of your team or organization.
Finally, get the keys to manage different generations in your workplace. Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to, and what messages they value.
Click to learn more about the instructors: Sally Klauss, Kassia Dellabough & William Draves.
$595 for all 3 courses
To complete the Power BI Certificate, courses must be taken in the below order (the classes build off each other):
Gain insights into your data using business intelligence software – Power Business Intelligence. Power BI is a widely used business analytics service offered by Microsoft. Power BI Desktop is a complete data analysis and report creation tool that you install for free.
To complete the Social Media for Business Certificate, all three courses must be taken and Introduction to Social Media must be taken first.
Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients. For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization.
Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing.
Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks.
Learn more about the instructors: Jo-Carolyn Goode, Melissa Torres, & Travette Webster.
$495 for all 3 courses
Your employees are your most valuable resources. Ensuring the efficiency of your team is the key to your success and is your most important responsibility. Get practical, easy to understand, and insightful methods for new and even experienced supervisors and managers.
Learn about effective delegation, performance management, and writing performance reviews. Discuss the specifics of the supervisor’s role and responsibilities, and strategies for improving your overall effectiveness as a leader.
Take home practical information along with tips and techniques that can be applied at your job immediately.
Learn more about the instructor, Sally Klauss.
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