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Ever wish you could win an argument without losing your cool—or the relationship? If you’ve ever walked away from a disagreement thinking, “I should’ve said that!” this class is for you. How to Win an Argument teaches you how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and control, even in the heat of the moment.

We’ll explore the psychology behind conflict, uncover what drives disagreements, and practice tools to turn tension into understanding. You’ll learn how to stay calm under pressure, think fast on your feet, and influence with integrity. It’s not about being the loudest voice in the room—it’s about being the most effective communicator in it.

An overview of the most important things for those who don’t manage projects but would like to learn more about project management or who are just getting started.  This will set you up with the information you need to begin your project management journey!  Learn what a project manager’s role is, how to adjust when projects go off track, and all the basics to initiate, plan, and close your projects.  You’ll even get to know more about the difference between Waterfall and Agile project management.

Enhance your team’s performance and project outcomes by learning how to host impactful project retrospectives. We’ll explore the critical importance of reflecting on past projects to inform and improve future efforts. Discover how to create a well-structured agenda, navigate the three essential components of a retrospective, and establish ground rules that encourage open communication. You’ll also learn best practices for conducting a retrospective, identifying actionable items, and determining next steps.

In this course, you will learn how to set your team up for success by mastering the art of tracking team member assignments and planning headcount.  We’ll cover key strategies for managing team availability, setting utilization goals, and making allocation adjustments. You’ll explore how to effectively assign tasks, utilize placeholders, and navigate timesheets. Learn the importance of having a strategic approach to resource planning and gain the skills needed to forecast future headcount and ensure project success. 

This Virtual Masterclass is the foundational course in our 3-course Project Management series. Designed for professionals at any level, Essentials provides the shared framework needed for the courses that follow by covering core topics, such as managing different personality types, applying effective estimating techniques, and setting clear, measurable project objectives. This course serves as both a valuable refresher on best practices and an introduction to new approaches. The course strengthens your ability to lead teams, deliver successful projects, and build habits that accelerate your career, while also supporting preparation for the Project Management Institute's PMP® or CAPM® Certification Exams. Students are encouraged to attend all three classes in sequence to gain the full benefit of the series.

Get rid of your “stuff” and get paid! There are several phone apps that provide an excellent way for you to sell your unwanted used items locally for cash. This class presents the most popular yet easy to use apps for each of the top categories including Furniture, Tech/Electronics, Clothing, Books, Vehicles, Art, Jewelry and more. Learn which used items sell best, what can’t be sold, and how to avoid scammers. Includes photography tips, pros and cons, dos and don’ts, tips and strategies, costs and how you get paid. Determine which apps are the best match for the items you want to sell.  

Our Advanced Project Management Masterclass is a combination of nuts-and-bolts theory and practical lessons learned, all packaged in a fast-paced, highly interactive session to get your organization on track to consistently deliver successful projects. This Masterclass course helps project managers learn in-depth practices that go beyond surface-level information into real-life, complex situations.

The Exam Prep Virtual Masterclass course guides you through the final steps before you take the PMP or CAPM certification exam. Gaining a project management credential can be an important milestone in the development of your career!