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Advanced Skills for the Practical Trainer
$405.00Course Length: 16 Weeks Course Hours: 24 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview To begin, you will explore the trainer's role and what skills and competencies trainers should have. Then you will learn about the learning process and different learning styles, and apply that knowledge to designing programs and motivating learners. You will also learn ways to manage the stress of training, plan a workshop, and lead a training session. Then, you will learn techniques for dealing with difficult participants, evaluating learning, and conducting on-the-job follow-up. Alternative training methods, such as eLearning, co-facilitation, and team teaching will also be covered. -
Project Management Training: Understanding Project Management, Attorney Ricky Anderson
$297.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 24 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This in-depth course will take you through all aspects of project management. First, you will consider what a project is and what a project manager does. Then, you will work through the four stages of the project life cycle: conceptual, planning, execution, and termination. You will also learn some supporting skills, like teamwork, communication, and presentation. -
Business Leadership: Becoming Management Material
$297.00The first part of this course will teach you about Peter Senge's five learning disciplines: personal mastery, mental models, shared vision, team learning, and systems thinking. You will also learn about Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard's Situational Leadership II model, servant leadership, and the five practices in James Kouzes and Barry Posner's The Leadership Challenge. In addition to these leadership models, basic skills (such as building trust, managing change, personal productivity, resolving conflict, solving problems, and leading meetings) will also be covered. Course Ambassador- Dr.Rubin Cockrell, Senior Vice President of Commercial Education of Aperion Global Institute Dr. Cockrell serves as CEO of Positive Images & Associates, a global firm that specializes in educational leadership, empowerment, and management consulting for clients in over forty-five countries around the world. Dr. Rubin Cockrell is an International Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, and Professor. Also, Dr. Cockrell trains global business leaders, college students, government entities and church groups to implement tools for achieving excellence and quality products within their personal life and their organization all across the world. www.drrcockrell.com Course hours- 12 Time to complete- 8 weeks -
Basic Business Management: Boot Camp for Business Owners
$297.00Course Length: 16 Weeks Course Hours: 24 ________________________________________________________________Course Overview This course will give you all the skills that you need as a new business owner. You'll learn how to develop your organizational chart, manage operations, speak knowledgeably about finance, hire the right people, build your brand, market your product online and offline, complete a strategic plan and a succession plan, and build your customer base. You'll also learn the basics of leadership and tips for taking your business to the next level. -
How to Develop an Entertainment Performance Agreement with Global Business Strategies, Attorney Ricky Anderson
$297.00Course Length: 16 Weeks Course Hours: 24 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course provides an overview of the various factors that a business must consider before going global. Students will also begin considering how they can expand their business to the global marketplace using a variety of planning techniques. We strongly recommend that participants complete our Entrepreneurship 101 and our Basic Business Management programs before taking this course. -
Purchasing and Procurement Basics
$198.00Course Length: 8 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn the basics of purchasing and procurement. Youll receive an introduction to the supply chain, the purchasing cycle, and basic purchasing tools. Youll also learn about the competitive bidding process, how to manage supplier performance, risk management techniques, and ways to build relationships. -
Introduction to E-Mail Marketing
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will receive an in-depth introduction to e-mail marketing. Once you have completed this course, you will be ready to plan, create, and deliver e-mail marketing campaigns that build relationships with customers and get results. -
The Entertainment Lawyer’s Steps to Successful Networking, Attorney Ricky Anderson
$198.00Course Length: 8 Weeks Course Hours: 16 Hours ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to identify opportunities, create a positive first impression, develop a memorable intro, start conversations, shake hands well, handle business cards, manage sticky situations, follow up with others, and organize your network. You'll also learn how to network in online spaces, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. -
Marketing for Small Businesses
$198.00This course will teach you how marketing is different for small businesses, elements of a successful marketing message, what the marketing cycle looks like, how to build a marketing plan with the five P's, how to market with social media, and how to create a marketing budget. You will also explore over 100 strategies and consider which ones are right for your small business. -
Understanding Entertainment Law Budgets and Managing Money, Attorney Ricky Anderson
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview To start this course, you will review the fundamentals of finance (including basic terms, generally accepted accounting principles, and financial roles in an organization). Then, you will learn about different types of budgets and a six-step budgeting process. You will also learn how to monitor budgets, perform basic ratio analysis, and compare investment opportunities. -
Business Process Management
$198.00To begin this course, you will learn about business process management and three related skill areas: business analysis, enterprise content management, and business process re-engineering. Then, you will work through the five stages of the business process life cycle: vision, design, modeling, execution, monitoring, and optimization. Tools such as automation, business rules, workflow engines, what-if analysis, process mining, business activity monitoring, the balanced scorecard, Lean, and Six Sigma are also covered. -
Creating, Building and Managing the Artist Brand and How to Pitch to Corporate America, Attorney Ricky Anderson
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview Understanding, interpreting, clarifying and ultimately, mastering your brand management in a corporation is not only a dynamic learning technique but essential to maintaining career viability in today’s global workforce. This course will get you started on the road to creating a perfect brand. You'll learn how to develop a visual identity from start to finish, the basics of graphic design, and how to keep your brand energized and alive. -
Digital Modern Marketing Social Media and Artist Representation, Attorney Ricky Anderson
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to develop a social media marketing plan as a part of an overall marketing strategy, determine who should be on your team, and choose how you will measure what is taking place. In addition, you will learn about blogging, explore some of the major social media sites (such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook), and look at how specialty sites and social media management tools can take your social media marketing to the next level. -
Communications for Small Business Owners
$198.00If you are new to the communications highway, this course will provide the foundation for future development. If your company has some communications expertise, this course will help you strengthen and polish your essential components. -
Negotiating for Results
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn about the different types of negotiation, characteristics of a successful negotiator, and building win-win solutions. You will also learn about the four phases of negotiation: preparation, exchanging information, bargaining, and closing. -
Writing a Business Plan
$198.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn the essential steps for creating a business plan, including creating a first draft; identifying the audience; gathering information; researching; describing product plans; and marketing, sales, and accounting terms. -
Leadership Skills for Supervisors: Communication, Coaching, and Conflict
$180.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn about coaching models, conflict resolution techniques, and ways to communicate with your employees. You will also complete Velsofts signature leadership assessment to help you identify how to connect with others. As a bonus, you will receive an introduction to some important leadership theories, including the Situational Leadership II model and servant leadership. -
Developing Your Executive Presence
$180.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course is going to provide you with the boost you might need to get the most out of your inter-personal skills as you develop yourself into an executive with presence that will be the marvel of your coworkers and others you meet. It will help you consider the first impressions you make on others, your interpersonal skills, your speaking and listening skills, plus sharpens your leadership skills. -
Self-Leadership
$180.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will explore the four pillars of self-leadership: knowing who you are, knowing what you do, knowing what you need to learn, and using what you know. -
Balanced Scorecard Basics
$180.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview You will begin this course by learning what the balanced scorecard is and what types of organizations it is most useful for. Then, you will review some sample scorecards, strategy maps, and tactical action plans. You will also learn how to develop your organizations mission, vision, and values (which form the basis for the balanced scorecard); a project vision statement; plans to implement the scorecard; and balanced scorecard teams. -
Effective Planning and Scheduling
$180.00Course Length: 8 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will teach you how to use a variety of planning and scheduling tools, including the work breakdown structure, network diagrams, program evaluation and review technique (PERT), and Gantt charts. You will also learn how to properly estimate time, schedule resources, identify task dependencies, manage risks, communicate your schedule, and keep the schedule updated. -
Women and Leadership: Owning Your Strengths and Skills
$180.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 Hours ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview At the end of this course you will understand a brief history and evolution of women and leadership. You will recognize leadership barriers, how to handle them, and use them to create benefits. You will know about social and emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. You will be able to develop a basic vision and brand for your leadership and understand essential leadership skills. You will also examine decision making and create a workplace philosophy statement and action plan. -
Mastering The Interview
$180.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 Hours ____________________________________________________________________________Course Overview In this course, you will learn how to prepare for and participate in a job interview. We'll share the types of questions to expect, as well as the questions that you should think about asking. You will also learn how to prepare for second interviews, testing, and shadowing, as well as how to follow up after an interview. -
How to be an Active Listener
$180.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 Hours ________________________________________________________________ Course Overview In this course, you will learn what active listening is and what qualities active listeners have. You will also learn how to manage your body language, create a positive listening attitude, encourage conversation, build relationships, and overcoming listening roadblocks. -
Personal Brand: Maximizing Personal Impact
$180.00In this course, you'll learn what a brand is and how you can leverage it to make a personal impact. You'll define, design, and plan the interior elements of your brand (such as your confidence level and approach to others) as well as the exterior elements (such as how you dress and act). You'll also learn supporting skills, such as setting goals, communicating effectively, building your credibility, managing difficult conversations, influencing others, and speaking in public. -
Effective Communications Strategies
$180.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will teach you all about the various aspects of communication. You'll learn about asking questions, probing for information, active listening, and body language. Supporting skills are also covered, such as self-esteem, building relationships with others, and assertiveness. -
Public Speaking Under Pressure
$180.00Course Length: 12 Weeks Course Hours: 16 _______________________________________________________________ Course Overview This course will take you through preparing an effective presentation. Topics include planning your speech, identifying your audience, connecting with the listener, developing key themes and sentences, structuring your ideas, and managing nervousness and body language. You'll focus on short responses and learn ways to expand a basic presentation. -
Critical Thinking
$180.00In this course, you'll learn what critical thinking is all about, what characteristics a critical thinker has, and what skills you may want to work on. Then, you'll work your way through a seven-step critical thinking model. Supporting skills, such as asking good questions, applying common sense, and thinking creatively, are also covered. -
Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance
$180.00Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Hours: 8 ________________________________________________________________Course Overview This course will teach you about the causes and costs of workplace pressure, the benefits of creating balance, and how to identify pressure points. You will also learn how to apply emotional intelligence, increase optimism and resilience, and develop strategies for getting ahead.
