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Continuing Education2018 SPRING/SUMMER COURSE GUIDE

EMPLOYERS:GET UP TO $10KOF YOUR TRAINING COVERED PER EMPLOYEE, PER YEARLearn how on Page 2

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FLEXIBLE, PART-TIMEEVENING & WEEKEND COURSES THAT FIT YOUR LIFESTYLEFind Online Courses On Pages 21-30

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Documentary Filmmaking Certificate

Firearms Education Introduction to the World of Wine

For more details about courses that are coming soon go to page 37

First Aid - Page 6 Successfully Managing Time & StressPage 18

Get Ready To Ride: Class 6 Motorcyle Safety Training- Page 8

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Agriculture / Horticulture ............................................9

Certificate ProgramsAdministrative Professional ................................32Business Management .......................................33Sales & Marketing ..............................................35Project Management ..........................................34Supply Chain Industry ........................................34

Computer Training............................................... 10-11

Computerized Accounting ........................................ 11

Equipment Operator Training .....................................4

Fairview ...................................................................38

First Aid ......................................................................6Industrial Safety & Certification .................................5

Languages & Communication .................................12

Motorcycle Safety Training .........................................8

Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment .......................................................14-18

Photography .......................................................19-20

Professional Driver Training .......................................7

Project Management ................................................20

Online Courses ...................................................21-30

West Yellowhead ......................................................39

Youth Training ............................................................9

Table of Contents

Why GPRC Continuing Education

Getting StartedHow to register for courses

GET UP TO OF YOUR TRAINING COVERED PER EMPLOYEE, PER YEARWe can help! Call 780.539.2975 Apply at AlbertaCanada.com/jobgrant

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In person7:30 am - 5:00 pm weekdaysGrande Prairie Regional CollegeRoom M10510726 - 106 AvenueGrande Prairie, AB

Telephone7:30 am - 5:00 pm weekdays780.539.29751.866.378-WORK (9675)

By Fax780.539.2791

All H2S & Standard First Aid courses are guaranteed to run.**Courses subject to cancellation if instructor becomes unavailable due to illness, injury or emergency.

Pre-registration is required.

» Safety courses regulated by OH&S Standards

» Dollars earned go right back to supporting the community

» Online courses available - short and flexible to your schedule

» Access to GPRC discounts

» Select courses are tax deductible

» Corporate discountsSuccessfully Managing Time & StressPage 18

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Aerial Lift/ Genie Lift Operator You will understand the design and limitations of an aerial lift device, know how to conduct a pre-use inspection, demonstrate safe operating procedures, know the roles and responsibilities for safe operation, and understand the principles and interpretation of the “Envelope Management System.” This aerial lift training program consists of class theory and a practical evaluation.$175 (8:30am-4:30pm)Mar 19 (Mon), Apr 2 (Mon), Apr 16 (Mon), Apr 30 (Mon), May 14 (Mon), May 28 (Mon), Jun 18 (Mon), Jul 3 (Tu), Jul 16 (Mon), Jul 30 (Mon), Aug 20 (Mon), Sep 4 (Tu)

ATV Safety Rider Knowing all you can about your ATV and the places you can ride is the best preparation for safe and enjoyable riding. Canada Safety Council (CSC) and Alberta Safety Council (ASC) certified. Held off campus.$225 (8:30am-4:30pm) TuesdaysApr 10, May 8, Jun 5, Sep 11, Oct 2

Chainsaw Basics Level 1 (ENERGY SAFETY CANADA) This Energy Safety Canada Chainsaw Basics course is the accepted industry standard in the oil and gas industry. This three-day course covers instruction in personal and worksite safety, hazard assessment and control, chainsaw inspection and maintenance, chainsaw handling and operations, and safe limbing and bucking practices.$800 TBA

Chainsaw (GPRC)You will receive a 3-year certificate from Grande Prairie Regional College upon successful completion. This two-day course consists of one day of classroom and one day of practical training. $569 TBA

Forklift Operator - Beginner Do you have little or no operational forklift experience and want to obtain the minimum required level of knowledge/skill needed to safely operate a forklift (Class 1-6)? This full day course complies with the CSA standard for training of forklift operators. $175 (8:30am-4:30pm) Tuesdays Feb 20 , Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1 , May 15, May 29, Jun 19, Jul 4, Jul 17, Jul 31, Aug 21, Sep 5, Sep 18, Oct 2

Forklift Safety Recertification If you are a trained forklift operator, who has attended a course within the last 3 years, this half-day course will refresh and update you on the safe use of forklift trucks (class 1-6). $140 (8:30am-12:00pm) Tuesdays Feb 27, May 22, Sep 25

Light Duty Crane & Hoisting Equipment Operator You will learn safety training for light duty cranes and boom trucks that do not fall under the provincial apprentice-ship program for Cranes and Hoisting Equipment Operator.$389 (8:30am-6:30pm) ThursdaysFeb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 12, Apr 26, May 10, May 24, Jun 14, Jun 28, Jul 12, Jul 26, Aug 9, Aug 23, Sep 13

Overhead CraneYou will understand the safe use and operation of a powered overhead hoist, including conducting a pre-use inspection, demonstrating safe operating and rigging procedures and equipment use and care. Scheduled upon request at the customer's location.

Skid Steer Operator You will be engaged by lectures, videos, demonstrations, and hands-on training; leading toward a proficiency demonstration and an Operator Performance Evaluation.$195 (8:30am-4:30pm) Thursdays Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 6, Oct 4

UTV - Utility Terrain Vehicle Safety Training Gain proper riding techniques for operating a UTV. Topics include: Pre-Trip Inspections, Risk Management, PPE, and Emergency Stops & Swerves. You must bring your own UTV in good working condition, PPE and a lunch. PPE required: D.O.T. approved helmet, eye protection, gloves, boots that cover ankles (preferably steel toe), full length pants, and a long sleeved shirt. Canada Safety Council certified. Held off campus. $250 (8:30am-4:30pm) May 15 (Tu), Sep 12 (Wed)

Wheeled Loader OperatorIn this one-day course you will learn from four hours of lecture and videos, four hours of demonstration and hands-on training; followed by a proficiency demonstration and an Operator Performance Evaluation. $195 (8:30am-4:30pm) FridaysFeb 16, Mar 2, Mar 16, Apr 6, Apr 20, May 4, May 18, Jun 8, June 22, Jul 6, Jul 20, Aug 3, Aug 17, Sep 7, Sep 21, Oct 5

Equipment Operator Training Industrial Safety & Certification

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Well Service Blowout Prevention (ENERGY SAFETY CANADA) Instructed by Ken Shewchenko If you are a service rig operator, service rig manager, wellsite supervisor, field foreman, production foreman, or production engineer involved in well killing operations on a service rig this course (part of ESC’s Safety Management Program) is for you.$880 (8:00am-5:00pm) MTWThApr 23-26, May 14-17

Coiled Tubing (BOP) (ENERGY SAFETY CANADA) Instructed by Ken ShewchenkoAre you a coiled tubing operator or well site supervisor involved in well control operations while using coiled tubing for well serving? Then this one day course (part of ESC’s Safety Management Program) is what you require.$340 (8:00am-5:00pm) FridaysApr 27, May 18

Confined Space Awareness/RescueLearn to prevent many confined space hazards that can be life-threatening. Level 1 (Awareness) You will learn government regulations pertaining to entering and working in a confined space, physical and atmospheric hazards, and how to work safely in a confined space. Four hours in a classroom setting.Level 2 (Rescue) Wear the appropriate safety gear as you enter a simulated confined space (GPRC Continuing Education tank) for rescue purposes.

$175 (8:00am-4:30pm) MondaysFeb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 10

Detection and Control of Flammable Substances (ENERGY SAFETY CANADA) Do you work with or near flammable substances in the oil and gas industry? This course will introduce you to flammable substances, principles of flammable gas/vapour detection, care and preparation of combustible gas monitors, interpreting combustible gas readings, and control methods.$185 (8:00am-4:30pm) WednesdaysFeb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20, July 18, Aug 15

Fall Protection Learn legislation, fall protection control levels, primary and secondary attachments, lifelines, climbing protection, ropes, lanyards, OH&S Code, and harness inspection records and regulations. This comprehensive GPRC Fall Protection Course meets all legislated requirements for safety training in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.$175 (8:00am-4:30pm) TuesdaysFeb 13, Mar 13, Apr 9, May 15, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14, Sep 11

Ground DisturbanceUpon successful completion you will be able to identify and define ground disturbance, describe the hazards of ground disturbance, decide what permits and agreements will be required, describe how to locate and identify underground facilities, describe regulations associated with ground disturbance; describe the responsibilities for owners and ground disturbers, and describe safety requirements. This course is approved by the Alberta Common Ground Alliance and is designed for planners, managers, supervisors and employees who are or will be required to develop, plan and implement any kind of ground disturbance.$175 (8:00am-4:30pm) ThursdaysFeb 22, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sep 20

H2S Alive (ENERGY SAFETY CANADA) You are required to operate a self-contained breathing apparatus, a detector tube device, and participate in CPR and rescue lift and drag exercises. This one-day course is intended for all workers in the petroleum industry who could be exposed to Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S).$175 (8:00am-5:00pm) *Scheduled every Friday, and guaranteed to run. *Course subject to cancellation if instructor becomes unavailable due to illness, injury or emergency. Pre-registration is required.

KEN SHEWCHENKO, is an Energy Safety Canada Certified Well Service and Coil Tubing BOP Instructor who has an Energy Safety Canada franchise to provide these programs. The majority of the courses that Ken conducts are public courses held in alliance with accredited safety training companies.

"Ken is the best instructor for this course! His wealth of knowledge and

professionalism is outstanding. I wouldn't take the BOP or Coil Tubing courses with

any other instructor." (Jim, GP)

Industrial Safety & Certification

SAFETY TRAINING

ENFORM is now Energy Safety Canada

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Online Industrial Safety & Certification

First AidCPR for Health Care Providers (Heart & Stroke)Do you work or plan to be working in the Health Care field and require the Health Care Provider level of CPR? Learn all CPR skills plus advanced skills such as artificial respiration and use of bag valve masks and AEDs.$110 (8:00am-12:00pm)Mar 7 (Wed), Mar 8 (Th), Apr 4 (Wed), Apr 5 (Th), May 9 (Wed), May 10 (Th), Jun 6 (Wed), Jun 7 (Th), Jul 4 (Wed), Jul 5 (Th), Aug 8 (Wed), Aug 8 (Th), Sep 5 (Wed), Sep 6 (Th)

CPR for Health Care Providers (Heart & Stroke) RecertificationYou can recertify your skills if you have a current HCP Level CPR certificate.$110 (1:00pm-4:30pm)Mar 7 (Wed), Mar 8 (Th), Apr 4 (Wed), Apr 5 (Th), May 9 (Wed), May 10 (Th), Jun 6 (Wed), Jun 7 (Th), Jul 4 (Wed), Jul 5 (Th), Aug 8 (Wed), Aug 9 (Th), Sep 5 (Wed), Sep 6 (Th)

Standard First Aid / CPR Level C / AED You will learn to recognize and provide interventions for life-threatening emergencies until medical aid arrives. Topics include: CPR and choking for adults, shock and unconsciousness, severe bleeding, head and spinal injuries, major medical conditions, plus first aid for other injuries and illnesses, including head and spinal injuries, and fractures of the upper and lower limbs. This two-day course includes Level C CPR Training and certification (Adult, Child, Infant, and 2-rescuer resuscitation) and AED training and certification.$180 (8:00am-5:00pm)Feb 12 & 13, Feb 20 & 21, Mar 5 & 6, Mar 16 & 17, Mar 26 & 27, Apr 2 & 3, Apr 9 & 10, Apr 14 & 15, Apr 16 & 17, Apr 23 & 24, Apr 30 & May, May 7 & 8, May 14 & 15, May 22 & 23, May 26 & 27, Jun 4 & 5, Jun 16 & 17, Jun 25 & 26, Jul 9 & 10, Jul 26 & 27, Aug 18 & 19, Aug 27 & 28, Sep 10 & 11, Sep 15 & 16 Guaranteed to run. *Course subject to cancellation if instructor becomes unavailable due to illness, injury or emergency. Pre-registration is required.

Standard First Aid CPR Level C and AED RecertificationIf you have a current St John Ambulance Standard First Aid certificate you may recertify by challenging the Standard First Aid course content through the demonstration of essential skills and by passing the theoretical exam. The recertification is intended for those who use their First Aid skills on a regular basis and are able to demonstrate their competency in all required skill areas. Unsuccessful candidates will be required to take a full course at their cost; there are no refunds or re-tests for unsuccessful attempts at this one-day challenge course.$140 (8:00am-5:00pm) WednesdaysFeb 28, Mar 28, Apr 25, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29, Sep 26

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Construction Safety Training You are instructed on various health & safety topics and tested for 100% mastery of content. This course, offered through the Alberta Construction Safety Association, is designed for the individual worker and is offered through an eLearning, high media based computer system. The training is done individually and takes, on average, 6-7 hours to complete.

For more information, or to register, please call our office 780-539-2975.

Buildforce Buildforce is a national organization committed to the development of a highly skilled construction workforce.

Courses include:• Pipeline Construction Safety

Training• Communication, Negotiation and

Conflict Resolution• Construction Law• Construction Project Management• First Level Supervisor Training

Program• Introduction to Construction

Estimating • Introduction to Building Information • Modeling • National Construction Safety

Awareness Training• Confined Spaces Safety Awareness

SafetyNET The SafetyNET, Canada’s largest network of safety training companies, offers online safety courses for both industrial and individual use. The safety training companies that are part of The SafetyNET have drawn upon their extensive industry and training experience to create comprehensive safety courses on a variety of specialty topics including Lithium Battery Safety, Hydraulic Safety (Exposure and Maintenance levels), Safe Slinging and Rigging Practices for Cranes, and Winter Driving. In addition to these courses, industry standard courses available online through the network include WHMIS and Fall Protection.

Visit www.gprc.ab.ca/ce/ for a direct link to the SafetyNET GPRC course

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Online Industrial Safety & Certification

Class 1 PackagesSilvern Air Brake Endorsementn Oilfield Driver Awarenessn In Truck One-on-One Instruction

(20 hrs)n Road Test

GoldSilver Curriculum Plus:n Cargo Securement n Hours of Service & Fatigue

Management n In Truck One-on-One Instruction

(+10 hrs)

Class 3 PackagesSilvern Air Brake Endorsementn Oilfield Driver Awarenessn In Truck One-on-One Instruction

(16 hrs)n Road Test

GoldSilver Curriculum Plus:n Cargo Securement n Hours of Service & Fatigue

Management n In Truck One-on-One Instruction

(+6 hrs)

Professional Driver Training

Training Packages

$2569

$3489

$3069

$4589

Air Brakes (Q Endorsement) Learn the current Federal Hours of Service regulations. *Courses for Provincial Hours of Service available upon request.$169 (9:00am-4:00pm)Scheduled every Friday.

Hours of Service & Fatigue ManagementThis course covers the current Federal Hours of Service regulations. *Courses for Provincial Hours of Service available upon request.$169 This is a full-day course. Start times vary. Feb 21 (Wed), Mar 27 (Tu), Apr 24 (Tu), May 9 (Tu), Jun 5 (Wed), Jul 18 (Wed), Aug 29 (Wed)

Cargo Securement You will study the methods and tools for proper load/cargo securement. This four-hour program covers the National Safety Code for Motor Carriers Standard 10. $109 (1:00-5:00pm)Feb 20 (Tu), Mar 26 (Mon), Apr 23 (Mon), May 7 (Mon), Jun 5 (Tu), Jul 17 (Tu), Aug 28 (Tu)

Oilfield Driver Awareness (ODA) (ENERGY SAFETY CANADA) This course is intended for Professional Drivers and is certified by Energy Safety Canada. Alberta License holders who receive 80% or better on the written examination may be eligible for a reduction of up to three demerit points.$169 (8:30am-4:30pm)Feb 22 (Th), Mar 15 (Th), Mar 28 (Wed), Apr 25 (Wed), May 9 (Wed), May 24 (Th), Jun 7 (Th), Jun 28 (Th), Jul 19 (Th), Aug 9 (Th), Aug 30 (Th), Sep 20 (Th)

SafetyNET - OnlineThe SafetyNET, Canada's largest network of safety training companies, offers online safety courses for both industrial and individual use. The safety training companies that are part of The SafetyNET have drawn upon their extensive industry and training experience to create comprehensive safety and driving courses on a variety of specialty topics including Trip Inspection, AB Weights and Dimensions, North American Cargo Securement, and Provincial Hours of Service (Alberta). In addition to these courses, industry standard courses available online through the network include WHMIS and TDG.Visit www.gprc.ab.ca/ce/ for a direct link to the SafetyNET GPRC course directory.

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Motorcycle Safety TrainingReady to RideThrough the GPRC Ready to Ride Motorcycle Program you learn the latest in motorcycle defensive driving theory and riding skills. You are provided with motorcycles and are asked to bring your own safety equipment. Our instructors are fully certified and have many years of riding and instruction experience.

Who is this program for?This program is designed for riders of all skill levels who want to achieve their Class 6 Motorcycle license or would like a refresher course.

Program LengthThis program includes classroom instruction using full multimedia presentation as well as extensive on-bike training. 4 hours classroom, 16 hours on-bike training.

Student RequirementsYou must possess a valid Class 7 or higher Alberta license at the start of the course.

Students under the age of 18 must have a parent present at the start of the course to complete the waiver.

Price$589

Dates The program is offered at various times during the day, evenings and weekends. Visit our website to see what date best suits your needs.

Grande Prairie - Offered days, evenings and weekendsPractical | April 28 & 29, May 3 & 4, May 7-10, May 8 & 9, May 10 & 11, May 12 & 13, May 14-17, May 17 & 18, May 19 & 20, May 21-24, May 24 & 25, May 26 & 27, Jun 2 & 3, Jun 4-7, Jun 9 & 10, Jun 16 & 17, Jun 18-21, Jun 23 & 24, Jun 30 & Jul 1, Jul 7 & 8, Jul 10-13, Jul 14 & 15, Jul 28 & 29, Aug 4 & 5, Aug 11 & 12, Aug 18 & 19, Aug 25 & 26, Sep 1 & 2, Sep 8 & 9, Sep 15 & 16, Sep 22 & 23, Sep 29 & 30

Theory | Apr 27, May 25, Jun 1, Jun 22, Jul 6, Jul 27, Aug 17, Sep 7, Sep 21

FairviewPractical | May 5 & 6 (Sa & Su)

Theory | May 5 (Sa)

HintonPractical | Jul 21 & 22 (Sa & Su)

Theory | Jul 21 (Sa)

Geared Up? n Approved Motorcycle Helmet (DOT or

SNELL rated). Full face recommended.n Eye protection such as a helmet visor or

goggles.n Leather gloves that completely cover the

fingers.n Sturdy jacket and pants (minimum is

denim or heavy cotton).n Leather Boots (must cover ankles).n Rain Suit (optional, course will run if

raining).

"Steve’s way of teaching was exceptional. Steve has great energy and kept the

group engaged. He teaches the information in a way that’s entertaining

and can be remembered. "

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Artificial Insemination for CattleIn this course you will discuss the anatomy of female organs, equipment, selection of females (focused on nutrition), heat detection and timing of breeding, placement of thawed semen, and will involve practice cows. Oriented to the novice practitioner for private use. You must be accustomed to cattle-handling. In order to participate.Required materials: Please bring your own protective clothing (coveralls, rubber boots, gloves, etc.). Due to limited time, it's suggested that students bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks.$349 +GST TBA

Agriculture / Horticulture

Youth TrainingBabysitter Training Using the Babysitter Training Program developed by the Canada Safety Council, your child will learn how to care for infants through school age children, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. Topics covered will also include becoming a successful babysitter, the behaviour and misbehaviour of children, caring for a sick or injured child, and prevention and basic first aid. Your child will receive a Canada Safety Council Babysitter Training Course manual and certificate with a passing grade of 75 percent on the final examination. $79 (9:00am-5:00pm) Ages 11+ Saturdays Mar 24, Jun 9, Sep 8

Home Alone Using the Home Alone Program developed by the Canada Safety Council, this course is designed to provide your child with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible while staying at home alone for short periods of time. Topics covered include establishing a routine, preparing healthy snacks, constructive games and play, strangers, telephone, emergencies, basic first aid, and internet security. Students will receive a Canadian Safety Council Home Alone manual and certificate upon successful completion of the program. $39 (9:00am-12:00pm) Ages 8+ Saturdays Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 23, Sep 15

Summer Camp registration opens March 1. Learn more about our Summer Camps by going to page 36.

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AutoCAD 2016Level 1Boost your skills with an introduction to computer-aided design for general AutoCAD applications. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning covering a variety of guided demos. Most examples pertain directly to drafting machined parts to maximize exposure to the essential fundamentals. Topics include basic part detailing, geometry construction, and a few classes in isometric drawings. No prerequisites required.$475 +GST (6:30-9:30pm) March 6-29 (Tu & Th)

AutoCAD 2016 Level 2 TBA. Call 780.539.2975 for more information.

Microsoft Access 2016 Level 1You will create and modify new databases and their various objects. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to identify the basic components of an Access database, build the structure of a database, manage data in tables, query a database, design forms and generate reports.$229 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm) Apr 4 & 5 (Wed & Th)

Microsoft Access 2016 Level 2 You will expand your knowledge of relational database design, use advanced queries to manipulate data, structure existing data, validate data entered into a database, and customize reports. Designed for students wishing to gain intermediate-level skills or individuals whose job responsibilities include constructing relational databases, performing database maintenance, or creating advanced queries and reports.Prerequisite: Access Level 1 or an excellent working knowledge of all the topics covered in our Access Level 1 class.$229 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm)Jun 6 & 7 (Wed & Th)

Microsoft Excel 2016 Level 1Are you new to spreadsheets or only plan to use Excel occasionally? You will be introduced to the basic commands, functions, and capabilities of Excel. Topics discussed include modifying and formatting worksheets, performing calculations, and managing workbooks.$229 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm) Feb 21 & 22 (Wed & Th), Mar 20 & 21 (Tu & Wed), May 8 & 9 (Tu & Wed), Jul 10 & 11 (Tu & Wed), Sep 11 & 12 (Tu & Wed)

$229 +GST (6:00-9:00pm) Apr 9-18 (Mon & Wed), Jul 30 - Aug 8 (Mon & Wed)

$229 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm) Jun 2 & 3 (Sat & Sun), Oct 20 & 21 (Sat & Sun)

Microsoft Excel 2016 Level 2You will learn how to build advanced workbooks and worksheets, calculate with advanced formulas, create and modify charts; work with functions and lists; and analyze data using Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts. You will also learn to extract actionable information from your data. Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 or an excellent working knowledge of all the topics covered in our Excel Level 1 class.$229 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm)Jan 10 & 11 (Wed & Th), April 25 & 26 (Wed & Th), Jul 3 & 4 (Tu & Wed)

$229 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)Feb 27-Mar 8 (Tu & Th), May 14-23 (Mon & Wed) Aug 13-22 (Mon & Wed)

Microsoft Excel 2016 Level 3 You will learn to perform advanced data analysis, collaborate on workbooks with other users, and automate complex or repetitive tasks. You will also learn to use conditional

logic to construct and apply elaborate formulas and functions to put the full power of Excel at your fingertips! This course is intended for students who are experienced Excel users looking to advance their skills in working with some of the more advanced Excel features.Prerequisite: Excel Level 2 or an excellent working knowledge of all the topics covered in our Excel Level 2 class.$229 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm)Feb 7 & 8

Microsoft Outlook 2016Do you have a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows and need to know how to use Outlook as an email client to manage your email communications, calendar appointments, contact information, and other communication tasks? This course will help you develop all those skills along with creating and sending email, organizing your mail, working with attachments, formatting message text, scheduling meetings, and responding to meeting invitations.$169 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)Apr 16 & 18 (Mon & Wed)

Microsoft PowerPoint 2016Learning PowerPoint will give you the competitive edge you need on your resume, at your job, for promoting your business, or for public speaking! Create effective presentations that will move your audience. Learn to create slides, notes and handouts, work with text, insert graphics and tables, manipulate the slides, and use multimedia elements.$229 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm) Apr 10 & 11 (Tu & Wed)

Computer TrainingComputer Training Courses are available via Videoconference at GPRC West Yellowhead and Fairview locations. Call 780.539.2975 for more details.




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Microsoft Word 2016 Level 1You will discover basic Microsoft Word skills, such as creating, editing, and formatting documents; and inserting simple tables and creating lists. You will also explore how to insert graphic objects, apply design and layout options to pages, and check your documents for spelling, grammar, and other errors.$229 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm)May 17 & 18 (Th & Fri), Sep 5 & 6 (Wed & Th)

$229 +GST (6:00-9:00pm) Feb 5-14 (Mon & Wed), Jun 4-13 (Mon & Wed)

$229 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm) Sep 29 & 30 (Sat & Sun)

Microsoft Word 2016 Level 2Unleash Microsoft Word to create and modify complex documents and use tools that allow you to customize those documents. You will work with tables and charts; use styles and themes; and control how text flows around graphics, between paragraphs, and between pages. You will also learn to use section, page and column breaks; templates to maintain consistency between documents; and the mail merge feature. Prerequisite: Word Level 1 or knowledge of topics covered in our Word Level 1

$229 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm) Jun 5 & 6 (Tu & Wed)

$229 +GST (6:00-9:00pm) Mar 20-29 (Tu & Th)

Computer TrainingComputer Training Courses are available via Videoconference at GPRC West Yellowhead and Fairview locations. Call 780.539.2975 for more details.

Computerized AccountingQuickBooksYou will prepare general ledger accounts, general journal transactions, inventory, vendors and accounts payable, customers and accounts receivable, employees and payroll, reporting, and miscellaneous and year-end procedures. You will then master more advanced topics, including setting up data files and customizing settings; banking and credit cards; budgets, working with foreign currencies; bad debts; and preparing customer statements. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of accounting principles, and debits and credits$519 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm)Mar 12-16 (MTWTF)

$519 +GST (6:00pm-9:00pm)May 7-Jun 6 (Mon & Wed)

Sage 50 Accounting Level 1 Simplify basic accounting tasks using Sage 50 Accounting. You will begin with a company file and learn to perform daily accounting tasks in the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and payroll; and manage capital expenses. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of accounting principles.$269+ GST (8:30am-4:00pm) Sep 29 & 30 (Sat & Sun)

Sage 50 Accounting Level 2 Maximize your use of Sage 50 Accounting software by executing some of its more advanced functions and capabilities. You will begin by creating a data file for a new company, and continue entering transactions for the general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payables, payroll, inventory, and managing capital expenses. Prerequisite: Sage 50 Accounting Level 1 or a working knowledge of the topics covered in our Sage 50 Accounting Level 1 class.$269+ GST (9:00am-3:30pm)Apr 18-20 (WThF)

Sage 50 Accounting Organize your books using this popular accounting program. Learn to set up the books, enter current year transactions, understand the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, GST and close the books for a mock company. This course covers Sage 50 Accounting Levels 1 & 2. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of accounting principles, and debits and credits. $519 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm) Apr 16-20 (MTWRF), Sep 10-14 (MTWRF)

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Languages and CommunicationBuilding Your Own Blog Have you wanted to jump on the Blogging trend but you don’t know where to start? Create your own blog, find the right skills and techniques, create interesting blog articles people want to read, and find out how blogging can help you make money. So let’s get blogging, live your dreams, help others by sharing your insight and wisdom, and even turn your hobby into a paying business! $139 +GST (6:00-9:00pm) Jan 17-24 (Wed) Conversational French Learning French can enrich your life and help enhance your career! By the end of the course you will be able to communicate in French using simple expressions and also comprehend basic conversation. Our instructor is a qualified and experienced French teacher, with exceptional skills in helping students learn French in an interactive and social setting. $409 +GST TBA Creative Writing: Pen to Paper Start your story here! This eight-week course explores the various genres of creative writing, skills you need to know for writing, and how to get yourself motivated to write. Whether you want to write short stories or novels, this class will help you find your creative voice through practical exercises and a supportive environment. By the end of this course, you will have plenty of creative writing tips, completed writing projects, and the confidence to write on your own! Materials required: Binder, lined paper, pen. $279 +GST (6:30-8:30pm) May 8-31 (Tu & Th)

Holistic Journaling: Your Pathway to a Balanced Life Holistic Journaling is your pathway to attaining your goals to improve your lifestyle. Like meditation, journal writing can be inspiring, centering, transformative, and healing. Journaling helps you to reflect and get a deeper understanding of who you are, how you live, and your interaction with the world around you. Holistic journaling has been proven to increase a person’s health on all levels: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You will explore various topics on how to enrich individual needs and areas of your life: personal, career, education, finances, and relationships. $229 +GST (6:30-9:00pm) Feb 21-Mar 28 (Wed) Spanish Level 1You will discover communicating in Spanish using simple expressions and basic conversation with special emphasis given to speaking skills. Our instructor is qualified and experienced in teaching Spanish as a foreign language and has special skills to help you learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.$409 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)Sep 4-Oct 23 (Tu)

Spanish Level 2Continue to explore the Spanish language with a revision of the most important structures while widening your vocabulary and incorporating new structures into your speech. Upon completion you are able to express yourself with relative ease in everyday situations. Prerequisite: Spanish Level 1 or previous experience speaking the Spanish language.

$409 +GST (6:30-8:30pm)Apr 17-May 24 (Tu & Th)

$409 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)Sep 6 - Oct 25 (Th)

What’s Your Story? Writing Memoirs “The ability to see our lives as stories and share those stories with others is at the core of what it means to be human. We use stories to order and make sense of our lives, to define who we are…We recount our dreams, narrate our days and organize our memories into stories we tell others and ourselves” (John Capecci and Timothy Cage). You will gain the courage to get started, learn basic story and structure techniques to help add life to your memories, and organize your memories constructively. Learn to tell the best stories from your life! Materials required: Binder, lined paper, pen $239 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)Oct 9-18 (Tu & Th)

Live Web Event BroadcastingTransform your AGM, worship service, family or professional event, sports event or tournament, or create content for your personal/hobby video website by recording and broadcasting it as a live event! Utilizing freely available or paid applications, simple and cost effective hardware, your computer and a video camera, you will learn how to stream live video to YouTube, Facebook live, Instagram live, Streamingchurch.tv and other online services. $49 +GST (6:30-8:30pm)Mar 12 (Mon)




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Personal and Professional DevelopmentBusiness Training Courses are available via Videoconference at GPRC West Yellowhead and Fairview locations. Call 780.539.2975 for more details.

Administrative Office ProceduresAdministrative office procedures are essential to the success of your organization. A well run office reduces miscommunications, helps eliminate common errors and establishes vital connections between the company’s vision and daily operations. You will develop strategies and procedures that are a vital connection between the organization’s vision and its everyday operation. You will understand how an Administrative Office Procedure binder demonstrates professionalism and efficiency in an organization. It is also a marvelous instrument for quick reference and training. This course is part of the Administrative Skills Certificate Program, but can also be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm)Saturdays Mar 3 & 10, Sep 8 & 15

Bookkeeping Basics CondensedDesigned to give you an understanding and practice in the basics of manual bookkeeping. You will follow the financial actions of a fictitious incorporated company to learn the steps necessary to properly track accounting records. You will master the concept of double-entry accounting, and learn about financial statements, journals, ledgers, payroll, GST, GAAP Principles, and much more! Bring your own calculator. This course is offered over three weekends. Registration includes all dates listed.$539 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm)Feb 24-Mar 25 (split over three weekends), Oct 13-Nov 25 (split over three weekends)

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Business Succession PlanningWhether you are grooming employees to become leaders, or preparing for an employee’s retirement, Business Succession Planning will identify common obstacles and how to overcome them. You will understand the differences between succession planning and mere replacement planning through setting goals, initiating process and measuring success. Business succession planning is all about being prepared. The loss of valuable leadership can cripple even the strongest of companies. This course is part of the Human Resources Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.

$275 (6:00-9:00pm)Mar 5-14 (Mon & Wed) Business WritingYou will master the essentials of Business Writing and receive a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation). You will gain the confidence to produce high quality professional written communication using some of the most common business documents. Writing is a key method of communication in the work place but it is one with which many people struggle. This course is part of the Administrative Skills Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (6:00-9:00pm)Apr 16-25 (Mon & Wed)

Change Management Survive Then ThriveThe extent and timing of changes in a business are numerous and sometimes unpredictable. You must be prepared to ensure that internally required changes are executed well while being able to constructively deal with untimely external changes. Well-managed change is an important factor in successful future performance. You will gain an understanding of the elements of managing change and the tools required for successfully planning and executing changes within your organization. This course is part of the Management Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$325 (9:00am-3:30pm)May 14 & 15 (Wed & Th)

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Coaching and MentoringYou are reviewing your performance report and it happened again. Your low performing employee failed to meet quota. This employee has a great attitude and you know they can do better. How can you motivate them to reach their goal? Money used to work, but that has worn off. You are baffled and being frustrated makes matters worse. What do you do? Coaching And Mentoring focuses on how to coach employees for higher performance. Coaching is a process of relationship building and setting goals. How well you coach is related directly to how well you are able to foster a great working relationship with employees through understanding them and strategic goal setting. This course is part of the Advanced Human Resources Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm)Jun 4 & 5 (Mon & Tu), Sep 19 & 20 (Wed & Th)

Conducting Annual Employee ReviewsIt is human nature to want to succeed and an annual review can help you keep your employees happy, engaged, and focused. However, a poorly designed annual review can have the reverse effect. Conducting Annual Employee Reviews prepares you to conduct a well-designed employee annual review. By determining the categories for an annual review and understanding how it affects employee compensation, an overall increase in performance should be seen throughout your organization.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm)Apr 9 & 10 (Mon & Tu)

Conflict ResolutionConflict Resolution gives you a seven-step conflict resolution process that can be used or modified to resolve conflict disputes of any size. You will also be provided a set of skills in solution building, finding common ground, anger management and using the Agreement Frame. This course is part of the Advanced Human Resources Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm)Feb 12-13 (Mon & Tu), Aug 27 & 28 (Mon & Tu)

The Culture of Customer ServiceYou will understand all types of customers and how you can serve them better and improve yourself in the process. You will be provided a strong skillset, including in-person and over the phone techniques, dealing with difficult customers, and generating return business.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm)Feb 27 & 28 (Tu & Wed), Aug 29 & 30 (Wed & Th)

Developing & Managing Highly Effective TeamsEmpowering people to go further, faster, togetherYou will discover the characteristics, development and management of highly effective teams, in a culture that recognizes open communication, shared leadership, the characteristics of a team and the role individuals play within successful teams. This course is part of the Management Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$325 (9:00am-3:30pm)Sep 10 & 11 (Mon & Tu) Effective Meetings for ResultsPlanning proactive, productive and profitable meetingsTransform your meetings into a more important instrument for communication. You will engage a framework to understand effective meetings, tools for planning, decision-making for results, and creating and facilitating effective meeting culture. This course is part of the Management Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$325 (9:00am-3:30pm)Mar 13 & 14 (Tu & Wed) Effective Minute-TakingPosition yourself as a valuable asset to your organization by learning to produce exceptional and well-summarized minutes. Learn time-saving tips to use during meetings, ways to effectively summarize group discussions, how to accurately reflect the key details and decisions of meetings, and how to create and format informal and formal minutes.$129 (9:00am-2:00pm)Mar 22 (Th), Sep 25 (Th)



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Employee RecruitmentHiring your right fit employee is very important, as training can be expensive, and employee turnover costs companies millions every year. Finding the best employees for each position requires the use of recruitment strategies. Top talent will not always find you. Employee Recruitment participants will understand the selection process, recognize the GROW model and how to set goals, learn how to prepare for the interview process. You will also learn how to identify and avoid bias when making job offers and discover ways to retain talent and measure growth. This course is part of the Human Resources Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (6:00-9:00pm)Apr 16-25 (Mon & Wed), Aug 21-30 (Tu & Th) Employee Termination ProcessCreate performance improvement plans along with other core skills to assist you when it is necessary to performance manage and discipline employees. Having to fire an employee is never an easy task. Firing an employee should always be a last resort, so it is important you have covered all other avenues possible before moving forward. This course is part of the Human Resources Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm)May 30 & 31 (Wed & Th)

Essential Skills for ManagersTools that achieve real resultsManagers in an organization are at the forefront of ensuring that the business achieves its desired results. Any given organization might have three to 300 staff working across several departments with one or more managers responsible for the overall company results. Successful managers have the knowledge and skills that cover all aspects of a business. They include business goals, priorities, personnel management, planning, performance management, budgeting and essentially any aspect of the work place required to get results through others.This course gives the participant an understanding of the elements of successful managing and insight into their methods of managing. It provides classroom experience using a variety of tools for managing a department.This course is part of the Management Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$325 (9:00am-3:30pm)Feb 21-22 (Wed & Th)

Executive and Personal AssistantsWhether making travel arrangements, updating schedules, minute taking or creating an important document, being an Executive or Personal Assistant is a unique position that requires a high degree of confidentiality. Executive and Personal Assistants introduces you to what it takes to be a successful assistant able to perform a wide range of responsibilities. You will learn how to effectively manage a schedule, organize a meeting, and even how to be a successful gatekeeper for the organization.This course is part of the Administrative Skills Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm) SaturdaysApr 14 & 21 , Oct 20 & 27

Food SafetyThis course will teach about hazards, hygiene, flow of food, sanitizing versus cleaning, critical control points through the introduction of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), micro-organisms that harm people and how they grow, what you can do to reduce the risk of food borne illness, understanding high risk foods and low risk foods, cooking/storing temperatures and kitchen dynamics for safe food prep.$149 (9:00am-5:00pm)Mar 19 (Mon), Aug 20 (Mon)

Fundamentals for the Non-Finance ManagerManaging the money you’re accountable for.Do you flinch when you hear terms like depreciation, cash flow, balance sheet, and (worst of all!) budgets? These are all important concepts to understand if you’re going to succeed in today’s business world, particularly as a supervisor.This course covers topics such as key financial terms, financial reports, debits and credits, reading annual reports, what budgets are and how to prepare them, and different types of organizational financial plans.This course is part of the Management Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$325 (9:00am -3:30pm)May 2 & 3 (Wed & Th)





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Generation GapsGeneration gaps form when two age groups see the world from significantly different perspectives. Managers are increasingly grappling with generational differences and the communication problems and conflicts that can arise.Generation Gaps identifies the various generations present at work and provides constructive methods for maximizing the value of having employees from a variety of generations. Learning how to deal with generation gaps at work will help you become a better manager or co-worker. This course is part of the Human Resources Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm)Apr 21 & 28 (Su)

How to Write Resumes & Prepare for InterviewsIs your resume top quality? Has it been updated in the past 3 months? 6 months? A year? Do you know the best way to answer the question “Why should we hire you?” Build a quality resume that will get you noticed and in the door for an interview. Learn how to build a resume for online applications and one for passing out in person. Craft a well written cover letter to show off your personality and explain why you are the best person for the job.Has it been a while since you interviewed for a job? You will walk through answers to some of the most common interview questions, practice interviewing, and get the skills you need to be confident when interviewing in person—or via skype.$169 (9:00am-3:30pm)Apr 14 (Wed)

HR for the Non-HR ManagerBest practices for those required to be involved with hiring, discipline and terminating.This course is perfect for growing Managers within your organization. HR for Non-HR Managers will introduce Managers and Supervisors to human resource concepts they may be asked to take part in: participating in interviews, evaluating performance, setting objectives and taking responsibility for coaching & feedback. Discussions will identify current issues in the human resource field and the changing role of supervisors and managers in terms of HR functions.This course is intended for those working outside of the HR department, but who need to comprehend the essentials of human resource management for use in their day-to-day roles.This course is part of the Management Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$325 (9:00am-3:30pm)May 8 & 9 (Tu & Wed)

Human Resource ManagementHR has evolved over the past 30+ years to include employee recruitment, engagement, retention, compensation, benefits, health, safety and wellness, strategic planning, and organizational training and development.Human Resource Management focuses on the basic tools to handle various human resource situations such as interviewing, orientation, safety, harassment, discrimination, violence, discipline, and termination. This workshop provides the skills to assist you with many Human Resource situations.This course is part of the Human Resources Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (6:00-9:00pm)Mar 19-28 (Mon & Wed)

Impact of Employee Engagement & Performance Techniques to improve performance and increase morale. This course will provide managers and supervisors with the skills to use their leadership techniques that engage employees to contribute more, adapt quickly to everyday changes, stressors and how to create and maintain productive working relationships. Participants will evaluate various types of performance appraisals, and learn to set objectives relevant to their direct reports through the use of SMART goals. Managers will also learn how to conduct terminations/layoffs professionally, compassionately and legally.This course is part of the Management Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$325 (9:00am-3:30pm)Sep 13 & 14 (Th & Fri)

Internet Marketing FundamentalsMarketing is all about communicating, and the Internet has dramatically changed the way people communicate over the last decade. The Internet is a marketer’s dream come true, especially with Social Media, as you have a low cost marketing tool that can reach a large audience.Internet Marketing Fundamentals provides great foundation skills to market business online. From analytic tools to engagement strategies and understanding media and webinars, you will discover ways to maximize great content for successful internet marketing. This course is part of the Digital Media & Marketing Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm)Sep 17 & 18 (Mon & Tue)

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Managing AngerAnger can be an incredibly damaging force, costing people their jobs and personal relationships; however, it is a normal, healthy emotion when you know how to express it appropriately. Without control you are putting limits on what you can accomplish. This one-day workshop will give insight into understanding the anger process, and demonstrate how constructive approaches to managing anger effectively can turn it into a valuable asset.$275 +GST (9:00am-3:30pm)Feb 26 & 27 (Mon & Tu), Sep 24 & 25 (Mon & Tu)

Manager ManagementManagers set objectives, organize, motivate, communicate, measure performance and develop people. This all takes a special type of leader. Manager Management provides helpful tools and tips you can use to help your candidates become great managers that will continue to grow and succeed in their role. With your help, your managers will become better suited in leading and motivating their team and thus produce fantastic results. Every manager knows that learning never stops. This workshop has something for everyone. $275 (9:00am-3:30pm)Mar 7 & 8 (Wed & Th)

Marketing BasicsMarketing is an essential element for every business. It can be that one missing piece of the puzzle, and when it fits the big picture is revealed. No matter what the product or service is, the business will benefit with a better understanding of marketing. Loaded with examples and practical applications, Marketing Basics gives participants an introduction to the various types of marketing and how to choose the right methods for success.This course is part of the Digital Media and Marketing Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (6:00-9:00pm)May 1- 10 (Tu & Th)

Media and Public RelationsMedia Relations, Print and Web Presence, Corporate Crisis Communications and Social Media all require highly skilled individuals who can effectively operate in a fast moving, instant information world. Media and Public Relations is a practical hands-on course where you will learn how to set goals, manage media relations, plan crisis communications, conduct meet and greet opportunities and dress for success.This course is part of the Digital Media and Marketing Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (6:00-9:00pm)Apr 10-19 (Tu & Th)

Millennial OnboardingOnboarding new employees is a secure investment that will assist newly hired employees in developing their skills, knowledge and value within the company. It will help match the technically skilled Millennial workforce with new and emerging needs of your company, which gives your company an advantage within the market. Millennial Onboarding is a specialized type of employee onboarding. With Millennials we are seeing a need to tweak the onboarding process to better suit the needs of the company and new hires. Feedback, mentorship, professional communication and understanding appropriate levels of personal transparency in the workplace are some of the topics discussed to assist the Millennial employee to succeed.This course is part of the Human Resources Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm)May 3 & 4 (Th & Fri)

Negotiation SkillsAlthough people often think of boardrooms and million dollar deals when they hear the word negotiation, the truth is that we negotiate all the time. Negotiation Skills increases your confidence to not to settle for anything less than you feel is fair. You will learn how to lay the groundwork, break an impasse, and create a mutual gain solution. Types of negotiations including the Appreciative Inquiry model will impart a deeper understanding of the negotiation process.This course is part of the Advanced Human Resources and Professional Sales Certificate Programs, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm)Jun 4 & 5 (Mon & Tu)

Organizational SkillsDeveloping good organizational skills is an investment that will filter through all aspects of your professional and personal life and provide benefits for years to come. Organizational Skills develops improved productivity and an overall increase in your professional growth. Every day people waste vast amounts of time looking for items. So stop looking for those important items, and start knowing where they are - get organized for success!This course is part of the Administrative Skills Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (9:00am-3:30pm)May 22 & 23 (Tu & Wed)

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Social Media in the WorkplaceWe are being flooded with Social Media. Web based communications like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn are dominating our personal interactions. We communicate more through electronic means than face to face and feeling the need to be updated immediately has become a time eater that drains productivity in the workplace. People love to share but they need to know what is acceptable to share and what is not. Social Media in The Workplace enlightens participants on how social media and the workplace can work together and introduces methods of using social media in the workplace to communicate the right way. This course is part of the Administrative Skills certificate but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (6:00-9:00pm)Mar 6-15 (Tu & Th)

Successfully Managing Time and StressHave you ever felt as if you don't have enough hours in the day to finish what you have planned to do, while others manage to accomplish their goals on time? Time management is not about squeezing as many tasks into our day as possible. It is more about effective prioritizing and organizing our workload, and learning how to eliminate procrastination and time-wasting habits. By including it in our own personal development plan, we will not only see our productivity rise, but our stress levels reduce.This course will offer some suggestions for keeping the tide of external demands at bay and help you to develop a truly efficient routine and rhythm to your working day. It will explain what stress is, how to identify stressors, and provide a three-option method for addressing any stressful situation. You will also gather a toolbox of personal skills, including using routines and relaxation techniques, to help reduce stress in your day-to-day life.$325 (9:00am-3:30pm)Apr 17 & 18 (Tu & Wed)

.Supervising OthersSupervising others can be a tough job. Between managing your own time and projects, helping your team members, and assisting other supervisors, your day can fill up before you know it. Supervising Others will help you become a more efficient and proficient supervisor. With information on delegating, managing time, setting goals and expectations (for yourself and others), providing feedback, resolving conflict, and administering discipline. $275 (9:00am-3:30pm)Mar 13 & 14 (Tu & Wed), Aug 15 & 16 (Wed & Th)

Workplace HarassmentHarassment can be based on a variety of factors such as race, sex, and disability. Experiencing an uncomfortable situation in the workplace may be more than an unpleasant event; it may be against the law. This alone is what makes this topic extremely important for every organization. Workplace Harassment provides the tools to recognize harassment when it occurs. You will gain an understanding of employee rights and Human Resources responsibility in creating a safe environment for all. This course is part of the Human Resources Essentials Certificate Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.$275 (6:00-9:00pm)Sep 4-13 (Tu & Th)

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Photography and Videography

Digital Camera Fundamentals IHow does this camera work? Learn what the buttons on your camera do, and how to make your pictures better. You will also learn how ISO, resolution and compression affect your pictures. Come and learn!This class is geared towards those with DSLR cameras, and this is the model that will be used for demonstration. The principles discussed in the class, however, are basic photographic technology and compositional techniques. Those with point and shoot cameras are also welcome to attend. Bring your camera to class.$139 +GST (6:30-9:00pm)Mar 8-22 (Th)

Digital Camera Fundamentals IIThis course will help you learn what white balance is, how to determine what is wrong with your color, and how to take better photos indoors without a flash. Come and learn!This class is geared towards those with DSLR cameras, and this is the model that will be used for demonstration. The principles discussed in the class, however, are basic photographic technology and compositional techniques. Those with point and shoot cameras are also welcome to attend. Bring your camera to class.Prerequisite: Digital Camera Fundamentals I$139 +GST (6:30-9:00pm)Apr 11-25 (Wed)

Photo Studio LightingWould you like to use your studio lights more effectively? This course will demonstrate various lighting and posing techniques for portraiture.$129 +GST (10:00am-4:00pm)May 5 (Sa)

Photographic LightingThis course will teach you how to use your flash for better photos. You will learn about light, why you should use a flash outdoors, and what light ratio and fill flash are.$129 +GST (10:00am-4:00pm)Mar 3 (Sa)

Documentary Filmmaking 1 – Concept Development and Pre-production Planning I have a great idea for a documentary, now what? You will learn how to develop a concept for a 10 to 12 minute short subject documentary. As part of the development you will be introduced to several different approaches to non-fiction cinema. You will have the opportunity to receive critical feedback and guidance in the elements of your concept that are most engaging and best suited to the cinematic medium. $195 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)Mar 8 & 15 (Th)

Documentary Filmmaking 2 – Pre-productionThis course will provide you with the necessary framework to know what you need to make your film and how you will go about achieving your

vision. You learn how to prepare for the technical demands, build an achievable schedule, as well as ethical considerations when contacting and working with your subjects. You will use this course to build a production plan for the concept developed in Documentary Filmmaking 1.$245 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)Mar 21 & 22 (Wed & Th)

Documentary Filmmaking 3 – Interview Lighting TechniquesGetting the right look. Interviews are often the backbone of most documentary projects and essential to the success of a film. This course teaches you lighting techniques with professional equipment as well as demonstrating how to get the most out of improvised lighting setups. Bring your camera to class.$195 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)Apr 4 & 5 (Wed & Th)

Documentary Filmmaking 4 – Basics of Digital Video Camera OperationVenturing beyond “Auto”You will learn how to use the basics of camera operation for diverse conditions as well as how to shoot for different documentary styles. Specifically, you will gain a basic understanding of exposure, white balance, focus, as well as shutter speed and camera movement. Bring your camera to class. $195 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)Apr 18 & 19 (Wed & Th)

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Photography and VideographyDocumentary Filmmaking 5 – Location and Interview Sound RecordingHearing is believing. You will learn the basics of what is perhaps the most overlooked and enigmatic element of film production – Sound. Documentary filmmaking often presents specific and challenging situations for recording quality sound. From controlled interview spaces to the wild world of public events you will learn specific techniques to navigate your way toward good recordings.$95 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)Apr 26 (Th)

Documentary Filmmaking 6 – Production | Interview TechniquesWhat is a good question? This course will help you sharpen and develop your own approach to interviewing. Intuition and attention are key factors in helping your subject to open up and working toward

satisfying answers.$195 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)May 2 & 3 (Wed & Th)

Documentary Filmmaking 7 – Production | Atmosphere, Coverage, and B-RollShoot, shoot, and shoot some more! This course will challenge you to produce quality footage that completes the atmosphere and “feel” of your documentary. You will see examples of creative approaches to shooting footage to complement interviews as well as footage that communicates a rich document of a specific place and time.$195 +GST (6:00-9:00pm) May 17 & 24 (Th)

Documentary Filmmaking 8 – Post-Production | Introduction to Editing on Final Cut ProClimbing the mountain of footage.You will learn the basics of Final

Cut Pro and put that knowledge to work as you begin to shape your documentary. You will receive directions on how to ‘digest’ all of the footage gathered in a documentary shoot and shape it into the rough version of a final product.$245 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)May 31 & Jun 7(Th)

Documentary Filmmaking 9 – Post-Production | The Final CutI’m almost there… Once you have a rough version of your film in place you will face difficult decisions and sometimes technical problems before you can say that your project is complete. In this course you will be shown how to sharpen your cuts and strengthen the pace and feel of your edited project. You will also have an opportunity to bring your problems to the course to help find solutions. $195 +GST (6:00-9:00pm)Jun 21 & 22 (Th)

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Project ManagementCAPM/PMP Preparation CourseRegardless of your career stage, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is an asset that will distinguish you in the job market and enhance your credibility and effectiveness working on, or with, project teams.The Project Management Professional (PMP)® is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers. Globally recognized and demanded, the PMP® demonstrates that you have the experience, education and competency to lead and direct projects.

This intensive forty-hour course is designed to provide students with the information needed to successfully pass either the CAPM or PMP certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute. It also counts toward project management education hours required to write the exams.$1559 (8:00am-5:00pm)Nov 19-23 (MTWTF)

Project Management FundamentalsThis dynamic course is designed to introduce you to the exciting field of project management and explores the role of project manager. Participants will examine the phases of project management including: business case assessment, project viability and feasibility, measuring project objectives and deliverables, and scheduling and planning. This course counts toward project management education hours (16 hours) required to write the CAPM® or PMP® certification exam.$579 (9:00am-5:00pm)Mar 3 & 4 (Sa & Su)

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10 Soft Skills You NeedThe meaning of Soft Skills can sometimes be difficult to describe. It can be that unique attribute or characteristic that facilitates great communication. It can be the special way that you show confidence in a challenging situation. 10 skills included: Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Time Management, Attitude, Work Ethic, Adaptability/Flexibility, Self-Confidence, Ability to Learn from Criticism, Networking.

Access 2013 AdvancedAccess 2013 Advanced develops your skills to create more advanced applications and build on the design of basic forms, reports and macros. You will learn how to create validation rules for tables, use more advanced field properties for designing tables, design interactive forms, create reports that use built in commands, and create macros.

Access 2013 EssentialsMicrosoft Access 2013 is the number one database application in the world. Featuring a framework designed to enable users to create data-centric web applications, Access is essentially used to store a set of information, query that information, build easy to use graphical interfaces and create reports on the stored data.

Access 2013 ExpertTaking the time to develop a deep understanding of Access 2013 will increase your knowledge on how databases work and make creating and managing an Access 2013 database easier for you. Access 2013 Expert covers everything from customizing your apps to expert-level table, query, form, and report tasks. By the time you finish this course, you will be able to make the most out of Access 2013.

Administrative SupportAdministrative assistants are a key part of office environments. They work quietly in the background, ensuring that the business runs smoothly and efficiently. Administrative Support gives you the core skills to manage your time wisely, communicate effectively and skillfully collaborate with others. You will become that indispensable person the office cannot live without. If you are an experienced administrative assistant you will learn new tools to make you more efficient and valuable than ever.

Archiving and Records ManagementEvery organization is responsible for maintaining records. The ability to create, organize, and maintain records and archives is essential to success. Correct record-keeping offers liability protection while increasing efficiency and productivity. Archiving and Records Management broadens your knowledge on how to classify records. You will define and maintain various systems and develop a keen understanding of the importance of records management.

Assertiveness and Self-ConvidenceAssertiveness and self-confidence are two skills that are crucial for success in life. If you do not feel worthy, and/or you do not know how to express your self-worth when communicating with others, life can be very limited. Assertiveness and Self-Confidence will give you an understanding of what assertiveness and self-confidence each mean (in general and to you personally) and how to develop those feelings in daily life. These skills will have a positive effect on all.

Attention ManagementA distracted employee is a less effective and productive employee. Employees who do not pay attention can waste valuable time and make careless mistakes. Attention Management teaches useful skills that allow managers to connect with their employees on an emotional level and motivate them to focus on their work. You will gain valuable insight and strategies into what it takes to help employees or yourself become more attentive and vigilant on the job.

Be Your Own Boss - Is Business Ownership for You?Would you like to be your own boss? Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Don’t know what to do about your great business idea? If you have ever thought about these situations then this course is for you. Be Your Own Boss helps you to achieve your dreams by systematically working through the risks associated with being your own boss and covering some crucial details involved with being successful.

Being A Likeable BossBeing more likeable is a quality everyone can increase and improve. Being likeable and a figure of authority is where some challenging conflicts can arise. Being a Likeable Boss demonstrates that honesty and trust will be your biggest tools in fostering a better relationship with your employees. Trusting your team by avoiding micromanagement, using delegation, and accepting feedback will put you on the right path to becoming a more likeable boss.

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Online CoursesBody Language BasicsCan you tell if someone is telling the truth just by looking at them? It is a skill that many people do not have. Body Language Basics provides a great set of skills to understand that what is not said is just as important as what is said. You will learn how to adjust and improve the way you communicate through non-verbal communications.

Budgets and Financial ReportsMoney matters can be intimidating even for numbers-savvy people. However, having a solid understanding of basic financial terms and methods is crucial to your career. When terms like ROI, EBIT, GAAP, and extrapolation join the conversation, you will want to know what people are talking about, and you will want to be able to participate in the discussion. Budgets and Financial Reports gives you a solid foundation in finance. We will cover topics like the

commonly used terms, financial statements, budgets, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and financial legislation.

Business AcumenBusiness Acumen is all about recognizing that all decisions, no matter how small, can have an effect on the bottom line. Business Acumen improves your judgment and decisiveness skills. You will increase your financial literacy and improve your business sense. Learn how to see the big picture, create a risk management strategy, practice financial literacy and develop critical thinking. Business Acumen influences your entire organization and provides the edge that leads to success.

Business Succession PlanningBusiness succession planning is all about being prepared. The loss of valuable leadership can cripple even the strongest of companies. Succession planning is an essential component to the survival and growth of any business. Whether grooming employees to become leaders, or preparing for an employee’s retirement, Business Succession Planning will identify common obstacles and how to overcome them. You will understand the differences between succession planning and mere replacement planning through setting goals, initiating process and measuring success.

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Business WritingWriting is a key method of communication in the workplace but it is one that many people struggle with. You will learn the essentials of Business Writing and receive a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation). You will gain the confidence to produce high quality professional written communication using some of the most common business documents.

Civility In The WorkplaceWhile a training program on workplace manners and courtesy may seem like overkill, the reality is rudeness is an epidemic costing industry millions a year. Indeed, what society seems to be gaining in terms of both knowledge and technological advancement, it is missing the basic social values that directly affect the bottom line. Civility in the Workplace addresses the growing problem of incivility in the work setting. You will investigate the concept of civility, its importance to your company, as well as its typical causes and effects. Skills needed to effectively practice civil behavior, as well as different ways organizations can systematize civility in the workplace will also be revealed.

Collaborative Business WritingRecently writing and communication skills have degraded with more people communicating through email and instant messaging. Practicing these skills in a group setting can be challenging but necessary when creating important documents (such as proposals, reports and agendas). Collaborative Business Writing gives you the skills and knowledge to collaborate with others and create that important document. You will touch on various types of collaboration, and ways to improve them through certain tools and processes. You will gain that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.

Communication StrategiesFor the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it is the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look you give the cat, it all means something. Communication Strategies helps you to understand different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. These strategies provide a great benefit for any organization and its employees. They will trickle down throughout the organization and positively impact everyone involved.

Contract ManagementIt is easy to overlook the importance of contract management; however, contracts are the basis of most business relationships. If contracts are managed well, business relationships will flourish. If they are not, companies face financial loss, relationship harm, and damaged reputations. Contracts are made with vendors, employees, customers and partnerships. Therefore, these agreements must be managed carefully. Contract Management will help you understand all of the fine details of how to create a legal and ethical contract.

Creative Problem SolvingIn the past few decades, psychologists and business people alike have discovered that successful problem solvers tend to use the same type of process to identify and implement the solutions to their problems. This process works for any kind of problem, large or small. Creative Problem Solving introduces an overview of the entire creative problem solving process, as well as key problem solving tools that can be used every day. You will learn skills such as brainstorming, information gathering, analyzing data, and identifying resources throughout the workshop.

Critical ThinkingCritical thinking provides you with the skills to analyze and evaluate information. With these skills you are able to obtain the greatest amount of knowledge from a piece of data. It provides the best chance of making the correct decision,

and minimizes damages if a mistake does occur. Critical Thinking leads you to be a more rational and disciplined thinker. It will reduce your bias which will provide a broader understanding of your environment. Learn the skills to evaluate, identify, and distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information which will provide an incredible boost in performance.

Culture of Customer ServiceEach and every one of us serves customers, whether we realize it or not. Maybe you're on the front lines of a company, serving the people who buy your products. Perhaps you're an accountant, serving the employees by producing their pay checks and keeping the company running. Or maybe you're a company owner, serving your staff and your customers. This customer service workshop will look at all types of customers and how you can serve them better and improve yourself in the process. You will be provided a strong skillset, including in-person and over the phone techniques, dealing with difficult customers, and generating return business.

Delivering Constructive CriticismConstructive criticism is critical to quality performance. To reach our potential, we must accept constructive criticism. To help others reach their potential, we must give it. However, it remains one of the most challenging things to do. Delivering Constructive Criticism needs to be handled in a very specific way. You will identify the proper steps to be taken, determine the appropriate setting and atmosphere for the session, recognize how emotions and certain actions can negatively impact the session and plan the best techniques for follow up. Constructive feedback shows an employee that management cares about them and will invest time and effort into their careers.

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Developing Corporate BehaviorDeveloping a business environment that reflects a positive set of values and ethics then aligning these characteristics with corporate standards will make you stand out and become a leader within the company. Developing Corporate Behavior improves team-building skills, creates better communication and builds trust. By knowing what type of behaviors you want to implement in the company and developing a successful plan you will see a reduction in incidents and an increase in team work and loyalty.

Developing CreativityChildren have an innate creative ability when they are born, but for some reason adults can lose it along the way. Developing Creativity will move you out of the mundane to be more curious, engaged, and explore new ideas. Learn how to remove barriers that block or limit your creativity, improve your imagination and mental flexibility.

Developing New ManagersNew managers and employees that know what is expected of them are being groomed for success. Unfortunately, it is all too easy to overlook the training and development of new managers. Developing New Managers provides the skills and tools needed to greatly boost morale and strengthen the organization. You will learn ways to develop fair, well rounded managers and establish a culture to retain top talent for improved succession planning.

Digital CitizenshipOver the past few decades, technology has changed the way we work, shop, and communicate. Social media is relatively new, but it is an integral part of society. Digital Citizenship explains the dos and don’ts of information sharing, how to understand your digital footprint and teaches you to practice smart digital security.Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence describes the ability to understand one’s own feelings. It also provides great insight on how emotion influences motivation and behavior. Emotional Intelligence focuses on gaining a better understanding of self-management and self-awareness. This in turn will give you a better insight and control over your actions and emotions.

Employee MotivationWhen you think of staff motivation, many things may come to mind: more money, a bigger office, a promotion, or a better quality of life. The truth is, no matter what we offer people, true motivation must come from within. Employee Motivation introduces several types of tools to become a great motivator, including goal setting and influencing skills. You will also learn about five of the most popular motivational models, and how to bring them together to create a custom program.

Employee OnboardingEmployee Onboarding is a vital part of any company's hiring procedure. Hiring, training, and bringing new employees on board is a huge investment. Onboarding will assist newly hired employees in developing and keeping their skills. Knowledge will be retained, and their value will increase within the company. Employee Onboarding will lead to lower costs related to employee turnover, increased productivity and a happier and more skilled workforce. The new hire

phase is a critical time for the company, and having a structured set of procedures will make your company stronger and provide the employee a greater chance of success.

Employee RecognitionBeing appreciated is a basic human feeling and reaps great rewards. Praise and recognition are essential to an outstanding workplace and its employees. Employee Recognition gets you started to create a culture of recognition in your organization. Full of tips on designing recognition programs and getting the word out, you will reap the benefits of increased safety, productivity and loyalty in the workplace.

Event PlanningEvents do not just happen; they take time to plan, develop, and create. Event Planning explores ways to work with vendors, security, technicians, and staff. Different event types such as awards ceremonies, charity events and business conferences are discussed. Possessing good communication skills and being highly organized plus planning and administrative techniques will give you the confidence to run a successful engaging event.

Excel 2013 AdvancedGet ready to take your Excel skills to the next level! Excel 2013 Advanced uses the tools you need to understand trends, differences and relationships in charts to spot complex trends. Learn to apply functions, filter data, create advanced visuals and more. You will also create charts and graphs that visualize your data, experiment with detailed formatting tools, use charting and graphing for financial information and master pivot tables using advanced techniques.

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Excel 2013 EssentialsMicrosoft Excel is the world's premier spreadsheet software. You can use Excel to analyze numbers, keep track of data and graphically represent your information. Excel 2013 Essentials is an investment in both your personal and professional life. Employees who know how to create detailed worksheets, invoices, charts and complex formulas achieve professional results in a fraction of the time. Use it in your personal life to monitor your financial performance, calculate payments, plan a budget, or stay organized with checklists.

Excel 2013 ExpertMicrosoft Excel 2013 continues to be the most powerful spreadsheet application available, and is reportedly the second most widely used productivity app in the world, second only to Microsoft Word. Excel 2013 Expert gives you the ability to handle the most advanced tasks in Excel. Use powerful functions to perform advanced formula auditing and calculation, create arrays, work with slicers in pivot tables, analyze data using multiple tables and much more.

Executive and Personal AssistantsWhether making travel arrangements, updating schedules, minute taking or creating an important document, being an Executive or Personal Assistant is a unique position that requires a high degree of confidentiality. Executive and Personal Assistants introduces you to what it takes to be a successful assistant able to perform a wide range of responsibilities. You will learn how to effectively manage a schedule, organize a meeting, and even how to be a successful gatekeeper for the organization.

Facilitation SkillsFacilitation is often referred to as the new cornerstone of management philosophy with its focus on fairness and creating an easy decision making process. Creating a comfortable environment through better facilitation improves any meeting or gathering. Facilitation Skills helps organizations make better decisions. You will gain an understanding of what facilitation is all about, as well as some

tools you can use to facilitate small meetings. A strong understating of how a facilitator can command a room and dictate the pace of a meeting will have you on the road to becoming great facilitator.

Generation GapsGeneration gaps form when two age groups see the world from significantly different perspectives. Managers are increasingly grappling with generational differences and the communication problems and conflicts that can arise. Generation Gaps identifies the various generations present at work and provides constructive methods for maximizing the value of having employees from a variety of generations. Learning how to deal with generation gaps at work will help you become a better manager or co-worker.

Getting Your Business Up & RunningYou have jumped into the Entrepreneur-ship pool and are ready to ‘swim’. Do you have everything in place to do so? Licensing? Banking? E-Commerce? Web Domain Registered? Promotions? Business Name Registered? There are a lot of nuts and bolts that need to be in place for a successful business launch. We’ll help make sure you’ve covered the most important ones.

Goal Setting and Getting Things DoneGoal Setting is one of the most basic and essential skills someone can develop. Goals give us focus. Goal Setting and Getting Things Done touches on goal characteristics, time management and what to do when setbacks occur. You will learn strategies to deal with distractions and overcome procrastination. Here is your chance to develop some skills needed to complete more tasks and get things done!

Handling a Difficult CustomerWouldn’t the world be a great place if every customer was a pleasure to deal with? We all know that is a fantasy land. So what is the best way to handle a difficult customer? Handling a Difficult Customer focuses on stress management skills, how to build rapport and the benefits of recognizing certain body language. You will gain a useful skill set including in-person and over the phone techniques to address complaints and turn them into generating return business. The outcome will be an increase in customer service and productivity, and a decrease in unhappy customers.

High Performance Teams Inside the CompanyBringing team members together is sometimes a challenging task. High Performance Teams (Inside The Company) reveals how important it is to develop a core set of high performance skills. By knowing and managing the way people interact in an office setting, you will be positioning your high performance teams to accomplish any task.

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High Performance Teams Remote WorkforceLeading teams from a distance requires a set of tools and techniques to coach, motivate and communicate to achieve effective performance with a common goal. Building engagement from a distance and bringing a team together virtually presents a unique set of challenges, but it can lead to a more motivated, flexible and adaptable workforce. High Performance Teams (Remote Workforce) tackles the importance of leadership and teamwork. Excellent communication skills, being goal-oriented, flexibility and commitment are integral characteristics that play in the success of the remote workforce.

Hiring StrategiesSuccessful companies are made up of great employees, so why not hire great employees? Recruiting for skilled positions is becoming increasingly competitive; therefore, organizations need to be increasingly creative in how they attract the right candidates. Hiring Strategies will save your company time and money. Using case studies, analytic tools and developing a selection plan, your hiring department will be able to seek out that great candidate and make sure they are a fit for your company.

Improving MindfulnessImproving mindfulness is about understanding yourself and being ‘in the moment’. Participants will become more mindful of their actions and learn how to express and interpret their present environment. Improving Mindfulness through gratitude, filtering, and active listening will give you the advantage of seeing things in a new light. You may also experience an increased recognition of mental events in the present moment, which provides countless benefits.

Improving Self-AwarenessSelf-awareness is developing an understanding of your emotions and feelings. It is an awareness of the physical, emotional, and psychological self. Improving Self-Awareness improves self-control, reduces procrastination, and develops mood management. Through

various cognitive and learning styles, you will improve relationships and therefore create a more fulfilling life. These improvements will in turn translate into a wholly improved workforce. Stress will decline and productivity will increase as internal turmoil will decline all through improving self-awareness.

Increasing Your HappinessIncreasing one's happiness can be done through the power of positive thinking. This is the one skill that this workshop will touch on. Increasing Your Happiness engages you in unique and helpful ways to increase your happiness. This will have a robust effect on your professional and personal life. Resulting in improved personal communication skills, increased productivity, and reduced absenteeism, this course will create a long-term positive effect on everyone.

Interpersonal SkillsWe have all met that dynamic, charismatic person that just has a way with others, and has a way of being remembered. Interpersonal Skills helps you work towards being that unforgettable person by providing communication skills, negotiation techniques, tips on making an impact, and advice on networking and starting conversations. You will also identify the skills needed to start a conversation, move it along and progress to a higher level of conversation.

Intro to Business BookkeepingNumbers! Numbers! Numbers! Wherever you go, you are bound to see them. Essentially, our world revolves around numbers. Intro to Business Bookkeeping defines general terminologies and the use of balance sheets, financial statements and basic auditing processes. This course is for anyone that needs to know how to interpret the financial numbers they are given at work and how the money should all flow.Leadership and InfluenceThey say that leaders are born, not made. While it is true that some people are born leaders, some leaders are born in the midst of adversity. Leadership potential exists within each of us. That potential can

be triggered by outside events, or it can be learned by exploring ourselves from within. Leadership and Influence techniques help you build the confidence it takes to take the lead. The more experience you have acting as a genuine leader, the easier it will be for you. It is never easy to take the lead, as you will need to make decisions and face challenges, but it can become natural and rewarding.

Leading Your ManagersWith this course you will be able to provide the skills, guidance, and empowerment to your team of managers. They will then be better suited in leading and motivating their team and thus produce fantastic results. To be a successful manager means having a wide range of skills. Through this workshop you will be able to disperse your knowledge and experience throughout your leadership team. Manager Management takes a special type of leader. This workshop will expand your participant’s knowledge and provide a way for them to teach and lead new and experienced managers. As every manager knows that learning never stops, this workshop will have something for everyone.

Life Coaching EssentialsMany people often mistake a life coach for a mental health professional. This misconception often leads people to believe they do not need a life coach. In truth, a life coach works to discover which obstacles the client can overcome and which paths will lead them to their own success. They review personal goals, aspirations and relationships and how they work in a person’s life. Life Coaching Essentials develops the tools and techniques for life coaching. You will discover the meaning of life coaching, the different areas of life coaching and how life coaching services can be utilized to achieve your goals.

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Managing AngerBenjamin Franklin once said, 'In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.' We would add a third item to his list: anger. Controlling and limiting anger is important in every aspect of one's life. Without control you are putting limits on what you can accomplish in your personal and professional life. Anger can be an incredibly damaging force, costing people their jobs, personal relationships, and even their lives when it gets out of hand. However, since everyone experiences anger, it is important to have constructive approaches to manage it effectively. The Managing Anger workshop will help teach participants how to identify their anger triggers and what to do when they get angry.

Managing Workplace AnxietyThe workplace is one of the leading locations where people experience stress and anxiety. Every employee encounters it sometime during their career. Everyone should be aware of the signs of anxiety and the tools needed to cope and deal with it. Managing Workplace Anxiety provides you with some important skills and resources to recognize types of anxiety and introduces coping strategies. Managers and employees will be become

better equipped in dealing with common situations and feel empowered to face the challenges that the workplace can bring.

Managing Your Personal FinancesFor many people, finances are an unsolvable Rubik's cube filled with anxiety. We do not teach children when they are young the value of a good credit score. Many people have a hard time formatting and sticking to a budget. You can easily solve the finance puzzle with a little hard work, self-control, and the right tools. Managing Personal Finances covers understanding your personal expenses, setting financial goals, developing good spending habits, how to effectively make a budget and more.

Measuring Results From TrainingAlthough we all know that training can have many amazing benefits, sometimes it can be hard to prove those benefits with a dollar value to training. Some topics, like sales training or time management, might have direct, tangible benefits. Other topics, like communication or leadership, might have benefits that you cannot put a dollar value on. Measuring Results From Training investigates various ways to evaluate training progress, and how to develop and use evaluation tools to track the results that training brings.

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Meeting ManagementPlanning and implementing an efficient and successful meeting is an important skill in the workplace. Meeting Management instills the basic tools you need to initiate and conduct successful meetings. You will learn planning and leading techniques and gain the confidence to run a meeting that will engage the attendees and leave a positive and lasting impression.

Motivating Your Sales TeamEveryone can always use some inspiration and motivation. Motivating Your Sales Team helps you create the right motivating environment to shape and develop your sales team by embracing the right attitude and using healthy competition. Instilling that seed to grow motivation in your team will ensure an increase in performance and productivity. Have your best sales team through better motivation!

Networking Outside the CompanyBusiness Networking is a really valuable way to expand your knowledge, learn from the success of others, attain new clients and tell others about your business. Networking Outside the Company develops a core set of networking skills including networking principals, how to build networks, common networking mistakes, and where to go to network. You

will improve on almost every aspect of your networking strategy.

Networking Within The CompanyEffective internal networkers are those who are always going for the win-win. They create connections because they believe that reaching out to others will help all involved, including the company. Networking Within the Company is about creating and maintaining better relationships. You will develop skills to avoid obstacles, increase communication, and build relationships that last over time. When you understand and embrace the aspects of networking in the workplace you will grow the business and create a more engaging environment.

OneNote 2013 Essentials to AdvancedOneNote is a program that helps you organize and collect notes about anything. OneNote 2013 Essentials allows you to track appointments, take meeting notes, record research, and keep to-do items all in one place. With Office 2013 you are provided a new landing screen which makes launching and creating documents easier than previous versions. OneNote 2013 has an improved user interface with an array of powerful tools to help you manage your data through Skydrive.

Outlook 2013 Essentials to AdvancedFrom administrative and clerical workers to managerial, supervisory and executive personnel, professionals at every level of an organization gain by knowing how to maximize the potential of their office communications. Outlook 2013 Essentials to Advanced explores the advanced features provided with the Outlook interface, such as advanced message, calendar and contacts management. You will use the Tasks and Journal workspaces

provided in the application to manage task assignments to themselves and others, and to record interactions you have with your colleagues.Outlook 2013 Advanced to ExpertFor many people Outlook is their most frequently used Office application. Outlook 2013 Advanced to Expert taps you into your full potential by mastering the advanced and expert features. You will learn how to:

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Overcoming Sales ObjectionsExperiencing a sales objection can be a disheartening event. Even the best quality services or items can be turned down. Overcoming Sales Objections delivers strategies on how to overcome these denials, eliminate the objection and push through to get that sale. Learn to open up new opportunities and build your client relationship!

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Online CoursesPowerPoint 2013 Essentials to AdvancedKnowing how to use PowerPoint gives you the competitive edge you need on your resume, at your job, promoting your business, or for public speaking! PowerPoint 2013 Essentials to Advanced teaches you the solid foundation to create, edit and share presentations. You will also learn how to add images, graphs, video, and animation; format slides for consistency, and add speaker notes to ensure a smooth delivery. SmartArt, advanced drawing tasks, special effects and use of audio and video are some of the topics covered.

PowerPoint 2013 Advanced to ExpertYou can become an Expert in PowerPoint 2013 by understanding and using the advanced features that are hidden in plain sight. PowerPoint 2013 Advanced to Expert is designed to get you using the most advanced features of PowerPoint 2013. You will use multiple presentation windows, sections tools, headers, footers, and customized slide backgrounds to organize your presentation. You will also use advanced formatting options for shapes and text boxes. Next, discover advanced audio and video options and use transition and animation techniques along with other dynamic presentation activities to produce a presentation worth remembering.

Presentation SkillsSome studies have found that public speaking is the number one fear amongst people, outranking flying, snakes and even death. Presentation Skills makes speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. Discover and enjoy topics you can look forward to such as: overcoming nervousness, creating a compelling program, using of various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience.

Project Management Basics for BusinessIn the past few decades, organizations have discovered that the principles used to create enormous success in large projects can be applied to projects of any

size to create that enormous success. Now many employees are expected to understand project management techniques and how to apply them to projects of any size. Project Management Basics for Business gives you an overview of the entire project management process, as well as key project management tools to use every day. Working with project planning documents, such as needs assessments, risk management plan, and a communication plan will provide benefits throughout your organization.

Publisher 2013 AdvancedDevelop expertise at the advanced level and take your publications to a whole new level. Publisher 2013 Advanced gives you an advantage when designing and publishing your next newsletter, flyer, proposal or training manual. Work with advanced content options like imported text and embedded objects, discover advanced picture tasks such as inserting pictures into a shape, use layering, grouping, and other graphics tools and much more.

Publisher 2013 Essentials to AdvancedDevelop expertise at the advanced level and take your publications to a whole new level. Publisher 2013 Essentials to Advanced gives you an advantage when designing and publishing your next newsletter, flyer, proposal or training manual. Work with advanced content options like imported text and embedded objects, discover advanced picture tasks such as inserting pictures into a shape, use layering, grouping, and other graphics tools and much more.

Sales FundamentalsAlthough the definition of a sale is simple enough, the process of selling can be very complex. It requires convincing someone to spend some of their hard-earned money! Sales Fundamentals explains and reinforces the basic sales process and introduces some sales tools to help seal the deal. You will become more confident, able to handle objections, and learn how to be a great closer.

Social Media in the WorkplaceWe are being flooded with Social Media. Web based communications like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn are dominating our personal interactions. We communicate more through electronic means than face to face and feeling the need to be updated immediately has become a time eater that drains productivity in the workplace. People love to share but they need to know what is acceptable to share and what is not. Social Media in The Workplace enlightens participants on how social media and the workplace can work together and introduces methods of using social media in the workplace to communicate the right way.


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Online CoursesSupervising OthersSupervising others can be a tough job. Between managing your own time and projects, helping your team members, and assisting other supervisors, your day can fill up before you know it. Supervising Others will help you become a more efficient and proficient supervisor. With information on delegating, managing time, setting goals and expectations (for yourself and others), providing feedback, resolving conflict, and administering discipline.

Supply Chain ManagementSupply Chain Management improves the coordination and relationship between Suppliers, Producers, and Customers. It must be kept at a high level of organization to be successful in today’s global economy. Supply Chain Management trains you to be on target to lower costs, improve efficiency and increase customer satisfaction. You will gain an understanding of how Supply Chain Management can improve and help almost any type of business.

Team Building for ManagersTeamwork is a part of everyday business life. Whether it’s virtual, in the office, or on the road, we are often expected to be a functional part of a team. Having a strong team benefits every organization and will lead to more successes than not. Teamwork is how your participants will elevate that event or project from just OK to great! Through our Team Building For Managers workshop participants will be encouraged to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. They will be given the details and concepts of what makes up a team, and what factors into being a successful team and team member. Activities that build camaraderie, develop problem solving skills, and stimulate interaction will give your participants what is needed to be a great team member.

Word 2013 AdvancedDespite everything you think you know about Microsoft Word, there are probably some features you might not have come across if you never needed to look for them. Word 2013 Advanced builds your confidence to work with tables of contents, footnotes, and endnotes, adding comments, tracking changes, comparing and combining documents, creating envelopes and labels, using Mail Merge, and protecting documents.

Word 2013 EssentialsStart building better documents with Microsoft Word. This fantastic course gives you a sound grounding to create every day documents used either at work or at home. Word 2013 Essentials is for the beginner wanting to learn the basics needed to create, format and edit documents. You will learn to navigate Word 2013 then move on and discover how to leverage templates to create a stylish document, create numbered and bulleted lists, work with tables and collaborate with other writers.

Word 2013 ExpertMicrosoft Word is an essential tool for any individual in today’s digital age useful in complex business situations and the day-to-day world. Word 2013 Expert explains the advanced features that make Word 2013 such a useful program. You will learn to fully customize Word, make use of reusable content and practice cross referencing .You’ll also acquire automation skills that include using autotext and macros, as well as create and use building blocks and templates. Specialized formats such as master documents and forms are also covered.

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This introductory program is for those seeking entry-level employment in accounting, those wanting to maintain a set of books for a small business, or those wanting an understanding of basic accounting principles before studying computer-based accounting systems. The program is a total of 78 hours of instruction, and students must complete each course with a minimum grade of 60% to receive the certificate.

Note: Bring your own calculator. This certificate program is accredited by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training for 78 hours towards Blue Seal Certification.

Basic Bookkeeping Level 1Topics in this extensive manual bookkeeping course include: accounting concepts and procedures; debits and credits; beginning the accounting cycle; ledgers; correcting entries; sales tax in Canada; freight, delivery,

duty and brokerage; special journals; and credit notes, refunds and discounts. Textbook is included in course fees.$539 (6:00-9:00pm) Tuesdays Sep 18-Dec 11

Basic Bookkeeping Level 2In this continuation of Basic Bookkeeping Level 1, you will use manual bookkeeping within an office simulation to follow a company through to completion of its fiscal year. Topics include: Remitting sales taxes, petty cash, and cash over or short; reconciling

accounts; payroll; partnerships and corporations; accounts receivable and bad debts; interim profit or loss; and year-end and closing the books.

Prerequisite: Basic Bookkeeping Level 1 or consent of CE Coordinator.$425 (6:00-9:00pm) Thursdays Sep 20-Dec 13

As an Administrative Assistant, you have your finger on the pulse of the organization performing the day to day administration for an individual executive, manager, network or team. With a unique overview of the company, you are regularly called upon to make critical business decisions – it's no exaggeration to say that an executive is only as good as their assistant.

This course focuses on techniques to help your company operate successfully. From basic administrative tasks to gaining higher level support skills, this program includes a wide range of

courses to meet the needs of learners and employers.

Career Path Administrative Essentials is ideal for people who want to work in administrative support roles in public or private sector organizations, or people who want to improve their administrative and supervisory skills.

Administrative Essentials can help you succeed in a support role in any size or type of organization. These roles include:

• Secretary • Receptionist

• Administrator • Office supervisor/team

leader• Personal assistant

RequirementsTo achieve a certificate in Administrative Skills, students must complete: 1. Four core courses in a

face-to-face (in classroom) format. $275 per two-day course.

2. Four option courses of their choosing. Self paced online. $165 per course.

3. Each course has a final quiz where a mastery level of 80% must be achieved for certificate completion.

Core Courses• Administrative Office

Procedures• Executive and Personal

Assistants• Effective Minute Taking• Organizational Skills

Option Courses• Administrative Support• Archiving and Records

Management• Intro to Business

Bookkeeping• Business Writing• Collaborative Business

Writing• Meeting Management• Social Media In The

Workplace

Basic Bookkeeping Certificate

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALAdministrative Essentials Certificate

Microsoft Office programs are used in most administrative positions, regardless of industry, and are in the top 3 skills desired by employers. This program is suitable for complete beginners with little or no experience in Office 2013 or for anyone with some experience, but no formal training who would like to expand their skills.

Learn the skills to navigate the Word environment utilizing the ribbon and new keyboard shortcuts, create professional looking documents with speed

and ease and have some fun with Excel and PowerPoint.

Career PathOffice Essentials 2013 is invaluable for careers in an office setting; however, the applicability does not stop there. Many industries such as retail, community centres, offices, and hospitality require a working knowledge of Office 2013 to perform many of their job duties.

Also useful for your own personal fulfillment!

RequirementsTo achieve an Office 2013 Essentials certificate students must complete:1. Four option courses of

their choosing. Self paced online. $195 per course.


Option Courses• Access 2013 Essentials• Excel 2013 Essentials• OneNote 2013

Essentialsto Advanced• Outlook 2013 Essentials

to Advanced• PowerPoint 2013

Essentials to Advanced• Publisher 2013

Essentials to Advanced• Word 2013 Essentials

Office 2013 Essentials Certificate Delivery: Online / Continuous Intake

Delivery: Blended / Face-to-face and OnlineVideoconference West Yellowhead and Fairview

Delivery: Face-to-face Videoconference West Yellowhead and Fairview

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Having Microsoft Office training can make you more productive, confident, and satisfied with your job. Productivity is crucial to success in the administrative assisting field, and your employers will thank you for it.

Office 2013 Advanced is designed to help you develop proficiency and skills to: create and edit complex spreadsheets, manage Outlook, and create advanced presentations. You are able to personalize your

option courses and choose those that are most useful in your job.

Career PathVirtually all workers have some familiarity with Office 2013; however, individuals who can execute more complex functions are the most highly recruited. Prepare yourself to move up the ladder in industries such as health care, education and community centres.

RequirementsTo achieve an Office 2013 Advanced certificate students must complete: 1. Any four option courses of



Option Courses• Access 2013 Advanced• Excel 2013 Advanced• OneNote 2013 Essentials • to Advanced• Outlook 2013 Advanced to

Expert• PowerPoint 2013 Advanced

to Expert• Publisher 2013 Essentials • to Advanced• Word 2013 Advanced

Businesses and organizations rely strongly on their most skilled employees to ensure success. Office 2013 Expert is designed to help you become one of those employees who reach for the top. This program provides you with a valuable set of knowledge and skills needed to expertly manage all Office 2013 programs.

Career PathEmployers across many industries and fields seek employees who are an expert in Office 2013 programs. Boost your resume and increase your earning potential in careers such as banking, executive assistant, government and the private sector.

RequirementsTo achieve an Expert in Office 2013 certificate students must complete: 1. Any three option courses of



Option Courses• Access 2013 Expert• Excel 2013 Expert• Outlook 2013 Advanced to

Expert• PowerPoint 2013 Advanced

to Expert• Word 2013 Expert

Office 2013 Advanced Certificate

Office 2013 Expert Certificate

Delivery: Online / Continuous Intake


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If you are new to the world of human resources or work part-time in an HR capacity, this certificate will get you up to speed on the core competencies you need to succeed. Human resources is a broad topic that touches on many facets of any organization. There are some core concepts that all HR practitioners should know. Human Resource Essentials delivers a wealth of knowledge on the recruitment and termination process, generational challenges, and common HR issues faced in the workplace. Whether

you are new to HR, perform the HR function in addition to other roles, or need to have an understanding of the HR role, you will gain a strong foundation to make a difference in your organization.

Career PathThis well-rounded program is designed to equip the course participants with the necessary human resource skills to work in a supervisory or entry level HR management position in various sectors including: government, industry, not-for-profit and small and large business.

RequirementsTo achieve a Human Resources Essentials certificate students must complete:1. Four core courses in a

face-to-face (in classroom) format. $275 per two-day course.

2. Four option courses of their choosing. Self paced online. $165 per course.


Core Courses• Employee Recruitment• Employee Termination

Process• Human Resource

Management• Workplace Harassment

Option Courses• Business Succession

Planning• Contract Management• Employee Onboarding• Employee Recognition• Generation Gaps• Health and Wellness at

Work• Hiring Strategies• Millennial Onboarding• Workplace Diversity

Human Resources Essentials Certificate

Advanced Human Resources will develop your ability to create HR solutions and help demonstrate the contribution you as an individual and HR as a function makes to your organization’s strategic objectives. Realize your own potential as a Human Resources professional.

Topics include: change management, conflict resolution, teamwork and team building and many more.

Career PathWith human resource management as a career, you can generalize or you can climb the career ladder and specialize into the area you prefer. Negotiations specialist, non-profit human resources expert, HR consultant, executive recruiter, training and development manager or employee education consultant are just a few.

RequirementsTo achieve an Advanced Human Resources certificate students must complete:

1. Four core courses in a face-to-face (in classroom) format. $275-$325 per two- day course.

2. Four option courses of their choosing. Self paced online, $165 per course; or face-to-face, $325 per course.


Core Courses• Change Management –

Survive Then Thrive• Coaching And Mentoring

• Conflict Resolution• Negotiation Skills

Option Courses• Developing New Managers• Fundamentals for the• Non- Finance Manager • High Performance Teams

Remote Workforce• Managing Workplace

Anxiety• Measuring Results From

Training• Office Politics for Managers• Risk Assessment and

Management• Teamwork and Team

Building• Successfully Managing

Time and Stress

Advanced Human Resources Certificate

Management Essentials CertificateManagement at all levels impacts the performance and success of an organization. The Management Essentials Certificate program is designed to empower new and prospective managers with the skills required to be effective in today’s contemporary workplace. Courses include a dynamic mix of lecture, case study, and team project work.

ACCREDITATION: This certificate program is accredited by Alberta

Apprenticeship and Industry Training for 72 hours towards Blue Seal Certification.

Career PathSetting your sights on management level is a good way to ensure your career develops. Understanding how to manage builds a career in business management, private sector, government and virtually any organization that requires managers with relevant skills to lead the organization.

RequirementsTo achieve a Management Essentials certificate, students must complete:1. Any six of the courses

offerings in a face-to-face (in classroom) format. $325 per course.


Courses Include• Essential Skills for

Managers• HR for the non-HR

Manager• Impact of Employee

Engagement and Performance

• Change Management• Effective Meetings for

Results• Developing & Managing

Highly Effective Teams• Fundamentals for the Non-

Finance Manager• Successfully Managing

Time and Stress



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Project Management CertificateIncrease your versatility, value and employability by building your project management tools, techniques and knowledge. This Project Management certificate incorporates the global standards and principles from the Project Management Institute. Learn the stages of managing a project through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling a project .

Career PathThis certificate is ideal for career-minded individuals in a wide range of industries seeking to build their skills,

leadership and knowledge in project management. Learners completing this certificate include managers, coordinators, schedulers, entrepreneurs and others who want to master the project management skills organizations value.

RequirementsTo achieve a GPRC Project Management certificate students must complete four core courses and four option courses. 1. Face to face (in classroom) courses, other than the CAPM/PMP Examination Prep, are offered in a two-day workshop

format consisting of twelve hours of instruction time. The CAPM/PMP Examination Prep is 40 hours of instruction, offered over five days. 2. Online courses are based upon 12-24 hours of learning.3. Each course, except the CAPM/PMP Examination Prep, has a final quiz where a mastery level of 80% must be achieved for certificate completion.

Delivery: Blended/Face-to-face and Online

Core Courses• Understanding Project

Management • Intermediate Project

Management • Effective Planning and

Scheduling • Risk Assessment and

Management

Option Courses• Advanced Project

Management• Change Management • Contract Management• Microsoft Project 2013

Advanced• Microsoft Project Core

Essentials• Microsoft Project 2013

Expert

PROJECT MANAGEMENTDelivery: Online / Continuous Intake

SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY

To maximize profit and stay ahead of the competition, businesses must continually update their processes and operations. To do this, they need professionals who can help them find the best prices for the goods and services they use or resell. GPRC’s Purchasing Professional courses focus on preparing students to negotiate prices and work out contracts for companies who provide services or manufacture or sell goods. Students will learn to research quality, price, reliability and other important factors in

examining potential suppliers.

Career PathPurchasing and Procurement is increasingly being recognized as an essential part to any business. This program is ideal for those seeking a point of entry into this profession, which offers varied and exciting roles with great career prospects.

Purchasing and Procurement can lead to career opportunities such as:• Purchasing Agent• Purchasing Manager• Shipping and Receiving

• Purchasing Analyst• Entry Level Buyer • Assistant Buyer• Procurement Administrator

Delivery: Blended/Face-to-face and Online

Core Courses• Purchasing and

Procurement Basics• Supply Chain Management• Proposal Writing• Negotiation Skills• Contract Management• Budget and Managing

Money

RequirementsTo achieve a Purchasing Professional certificate students must complete:1. Six core courses. Blended format, face-to-face (in classroom) and self paced online. $165-$275 per course.2. Each course has a final quiz where a mastery level of 80% must be achieved for certificate completion.

Purchasing Professional Certificate Delivery: Blended / Face-to-face and OnlineVideoconference West Yellowhead and Fairview

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As the digital marketing landscape continues to grow at a rapid pace, marketers are faced with new challenges and opportunities within this digital age. Digital Media and Marketing gives a solid foundation using proven fundamentals and introduces the newest marketing tools.

This program is perfect for current marketing professionals wanting to sharpen their skills and for those seeking a point of entry into this dynamic profession.

Career PathDigital Media and Marketing will lead to career opportunities such as:• Marketing Executive• Advertising and Sales

Executive• Business Development

Manager• Digital Marketing Manager• Advertising or

Communications Manager• Brand Manager• Market Researcher or

Consultant

RequirementsTo achieve a Digital Media and Marketing certificate students must complete: 1. Three core courses in a

face-to-face (in classroom) format. $275 per 2 day course.

2. Three option courses of their choosing. Self paced online. $165 per course.


Core Courses• Internet Marketing

Fundamentals• Marketing Basics• Media And Public RelationsOption Courses• Creating a Great Webinar• Cyber Security• Digital Citizenship• Multi-Level Marketing• Presentation Skills• Prospecting and Lead

Generation• Social Media in the

Workplace

Digital Media & Marketing Certificate

Professional Sales CertificateProfessional selling is essential to the strength, growth, and profits of nearly every company. This is why individuals with proven sales ability are in demand throughout the world with nearly unlimited opportunities for earning potential and career advancement.

Professional Sales provides all of the fundamental concepts necessary to build your confidence and develop a professional selling approach.

Career PathProfessional Sales is for people new to the sales industry or those wanting to take their talent to the next level. It offers salespeople, sales managers and business owners the opportunity to improve their sales strategy and provides the framework and tools to become an effective sales developer.

RequirementsTo achieve a Professional Sales certificate students must complete: 1. Four core courses. Self

paced online, $165 per course.

2. Two option courses of their choosing. Self paced online, $165 per course.

3. Each course has a final quiz.

Core Courses• Overcoming Sales

Objections

• Prospecting and Lead Generation

• Sales Fundamentals• Top 10 Sales Secrets

Option Courses• Body Language Basics• The Culture of Customer

Service• High Performance Teams

Inside the Company• Motivating Your Sales Team• Negotiation Skills• Networking Outside the

Company


VIDEOGRAPHY

This comprehensive nine-part series of focused modules walks you through everything from planning to the final touches on your finished film. With focused introductions to lighting, camera operation, sound recording, and editing, these courses accommodate beginners as well as those looking to diversify their skill-set. In addition to the practical and technical aspects of making a documentary you will also learn about the many different approaches and theories involved in non-fiction filmmaking.

RequirementsTo achieve a Documentary Filmmaking certificate students must complete: 1. Nine courses in a face-to-

face (in classroom) format. $95-$245 per course.

2. Must bring your own camera.

Core Courses• Documentary Filmmaking 1

– Concept Development and Pre-production Planning

• Documentary Filmmaking 2 – Pre-production

• Documentary Filmmaking 3 – Interview Lighting techniques

• Documentary Filmmaking 4 – Basics of Digital Video Camera Operation

• Documentary Filmmaking 5 – Location and Interview Sound Recording

• Documentary Filmmaking 6 – Production | Interview Techniques

• Documentary Filmmaking 7 – Production | Atmosphere, Coverage and B-Roll

• Documentary Filmmaking 8 – Introduction to editing on Final Cut Pro

• Documentary Filmmaking 9 – Post-Production | The Final Cut

Documentary Filmmaking Certificate Delivery: Face-to-face


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Accounting Applications CertificateDates and price TBA, stay tuned for more details. Visit gprc.me/ce for the most up to date information or call 780-539-2975.

Documentary Filmmaking CertificateThis comprehensive nine-part series of focused modules walks you through everything from planning to the final touches on your finished film. With focused introductions to lighting, camera operation, sound recording, and editing, these courses accommodate beginners as well as those looking to diversify their skill-set. In addition to the practical and technical aspects of making a documentary you will also learn about the many different approaches and theories involved in non-fiction filmmaking.

• Documentary Filmmaking 1 Concept Development and Pre-production Planning

• Documentary Filmmaking 2 Pre-production

• Documentary Filmmaking 3 Interview Lighting Techniques

• Documentary Filmmaking 4 Basics of Digital Video Camera Operation

• Documentary Filmmaking 5 Location and Interview Sound Recording

• Documentary Filmmaking 6 Production | Interview Techniques

• Documentary Filmmaking 7 Production | Atmosphere, Coverage and B-Roll • Documentary Filmmaking 8 Post-Production | Introduction to Editing on Final Cut Pro

• Documentary Filmmaking 9 Post-Production | The Final Cut

Dates, price and other details go to page 19 & 20.

Firearms Education Dates and price TBA, stay tuned for more details. Visit gprc.me/ce for the most up to date information or call 780-539-2975.

Introduction to the Petroleum IndustryDates and price TBA, stay tuned for more details. Visit gprc.me/ce for the most up to date information or call 780-539-2975.

Introduction to the World of WineThis introduction to wine is an excellent opportunity for individuals to expand their knowledge of the various facets of wine over four evenings of presentations and tastings, as well as sharing an evening with others who share a love of wine.

The course is suitable for individuals taking the course to increase their knowledge for personal interest, and for those working in the food and beverage industry wishing to expose their staff to the basics of wine.

Major topics that will be discussed include grape varieties, rating systems, production, and Old and New World wine types and origins. The instructor has an excellent background to share with those who share a love of wine.

Dates, price and other details TBA

Welding Dates and price TBA, stay tuned for more details. Course descriptions can be found on page 38. Visit gprc.me/ce for the most up to date information or call 780-539-2975.

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Fairview CampusArt Welding Do you wish to express your creativity through metal art projects? In this course you will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of welding and learn the workmanship for creating fun projects to ignite your passion for art welding.$159 +GST (6hrs), $479 +GST (21hrs) Spring 2018

Artificial Insemination for CattleThis course will discuss the anatomy of female organs, equipment, selection of females (focused on nutrition), heat detection and timing of breeding, placement of thawed semen, and will involve practice cows. Oriented to the novice practitioner for private use.

Participants in this course must be accustomed to cattle-handling.Required materials: Please bring your own protective clothing (coveralls, rubber boots, gloves, etc.). Due to limited time, it's suggested that students bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks.$349 +GSTCheck our website for upcoming dates.

Ready To Ride: Class 6 Motorcycle TrainingThrough the GPRC Ready to Ride Motorcycle Program, riders learn the latest in motorcycle defensive driving theory and riding skills. Students are provided with motorcycles and are asked to bring their own safety equipment. Our instructors are fully certified and have many years of riding and instruction experience. $589Practical | May 5 & 6 (Su)Theory | May 5 (Sa)

ATV Quad Service for OwnersWould you like to learn how to perform basic service and storage procedures on your ATV quad? Whether you’ve ridden quads for years, or you’re new to the sport, this one day 6 hour course is for you!

Let the Motorcycle Apprenticeship instructors at the GPRC Fairview campus guide you through how to preform a pre-ride inspection, what aspects of your ATV will require regular maintenance and how to store your ATV properly.

There will be a maximum of 12 students(two students per station).

Basic hand-tool experience is helpful, but not mandatory.

Quads, tools, safety glasses, a notes package, and materials are supplied for you. $149 +GST Dates TBA

B Pressure Welding Exam PreparednessThis course is intended for Journeymen welders who are wanting additional preparation time to achieve their initial “B” Pressure credentials. This course is designed to assist Journeymen through hands-on, guided practice time.Prerequisite: Journeymen Welding Certification or equivalent.$649 +GST Spring 2018Please call to inquire for more information.

CWB Qualification Preparedness This course is intended for welders that are wanting to achieve their CWB welding credentials. This course is designed to assist welders through hands on, guided practice time.Prerequisite: Registered Welding Apprentice$949 +GST Spring 2018Please call to inquire for more information.

Recreational Welding This course is an introduction to the basics of welding. This course is designed to give the individual hands on experience through instruction from a journeyman welder. At the completion of this course the participants will have a basic understanding of welding equipment and basic welding processes. These welding techniques can be used in fabrication, art work, agriculture, outdoor power & recreational equipment, and in the oil and gas industry. No personal projectswill be allowed.Prerequisite: None$549 +GST Spring 2018 & Fall 2018Please call to inquire for more information.


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West Yellowhead CampusesEdson, Grande Cache, Hinton & Jasper

Basic Bookkeeping Level 1 Topics in this extensive manual bookkeeping course include: accounting concepts and procedures; debits and credits; beginning the accounting cycle; ledgers; correcting entries; sales tax in Canada; freight, delivery, duty and brokerage; special journals; and credit notes, refunds and discounts. Textbook is included in course fees. Bring your own calculator. $539 Video Conference (6:00-9:00pm)Tuesdays Sep 18-Dec 11

Basic Bookkeeping Level 2In this continuation of Basic Bookkeeping Level 1, you will use manual bookkeeping within an office simulation to follow a company through to completion of its fiscal year. Topics include: Remitting sales taxes, petty cash, and cash over or short; reconciling accounts; payroll; partnerships and corporations; accounts receivable and bad debts; interim profit or loss; and year-end and closing the books.$425 Video Conference (6:00-9:00pm)Thursdays Sep 20-Dec 13

Home Alone- Edson & JasperUsing the Home Alone Program developed by the Canada Safety Council, this course is designed to provide children staying at home alone for short periods of time with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible. Topics covered include establishing a routine, preparing healthy snacks, constructive games and play, strangers, telephone, emergencies, basic first aid, and internet security. Participants will receive a Canada Safety Council Home Alone manual and certificate upon successful completion of the program.

$39 Edson (9:00-12:00pm) Ages 8+ Apr 21(Sa)

Ready To Ride: Class 6 Motorcycle TrainingThrough the GPRC Ready to Ride Motorcycle Program, riders learn the latest in motorcycle defensive driving theory and riding skills. Students are provided with motorcycles and are asked to bring their own safety equipment. Our instructors are fully certified and have many years of riding and instruction experience. More information can be found on page 8.

HintonPractical | Jul 21 & 22 (Sa & Su)Theory | Jul 21 (Sa)

Sage 50 Accounting Level 1 This is an introduction to accomplishing basic accounting tasks using Sage 50 Accounting. You will begin with a company file and learn to perform daily accounting tasks in the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and payroll; and manage capital expenses.Prerequisite: Basic understanding of accounting principles.$269 +GST Videoconference (8:30am-4:00pm)Sep 29 & 30 (Sat & Sun) Sage 50 Accounting Level 2This course introduces some of the more advanced functions and capabilities of Sage 50 Accounting. You will begin by creating a data file for a new company, and continue entering transactions for the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, and managing expenses.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of accounting principles, and debits and credits. $269 +GST Videoconference (8:30am-4:00pm) TBA

Successfully Managing Time and StressHave you ever felt as if you don't have enough hours in the day to finish what you have planned to do, while others manage to accomplish their goals on time? Time management is not about squeezing as many tasks into our day as possible. It is more about effective prioritizing and organizing our workload, and learning how to eliminate procrastination and time-wasting habits. By including it in our own personal development plan, we will not only see our productivity rise, but our stress levels reduce.This course will offer some suggestions for keeping the tide of external demands at bay and help you to develop a truly efficient routine and rhythm to your working day. It will explain what stress is, how to identify stressors, and provide a three-option method for addressing any stressful situation. You will also gather a toolbox of personal skills, including using routines and relaxation techniques, to help reduce stress in your day-to-day life.$325 Videoconference (9:00am-3:30pm)Apr 17 & 18 (Tu & Wed)

Summer CampsDates and price TBA. Stay tuned for more details. Visit gprc.me/ce for the most up to date information or call 780-539-2975.

Almost all Continuing Education business and computer training courses are available by videoconference at our West Yellowhead campuses. These courses can be found on pages 10-11 & 13-18.

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Continuing Education - gprc.ab.ca · Continuing Education 2018 SPRING/SUMMER COURSE GUIDE EMPLOYERS: GET UP TO $10K OF YOUR TRAINING COVERED PER EMPLOYEE, PER YEAR Learn how on …