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- Agile Project Management: Scrum and Kanban
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Fee: $359.00
Item Number: 41362
Dates: 2/3/2025 - 2/19/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 6
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
"Many companies use a combination of both traditional and Agile PM methods to implement requirements. Additionally, Agile is a focus area on the PMP® Certification exam. Developed specifically for the local job market, this course features Agile methodology, highlighting Scrum and Kanban; both used widely by Technical Project Managers.
Learn the Agile process, explore roles and responsibilities of the Product Owner, ScrumMaster and team. You will develop User Stories, Product and Sprint Backlogs, and build ¿fun¿ products using the methodology. Our goal is to prepare you to enter an Agile environment and succeed. This course is a partnership with Green River College."
No class 2/17/2025.
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- Build a Dynamic Website
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Fee: $145.00
Item Number: 41666
Dates: 1/30/2025 - 2/20/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 4
Building: CLSHL
Room: Scarpelli Hall 019 - Classroom
Instructor: Scott See
Do you need a website, but don't know where to begin? Learn-by-doing and create your own website that is yours forever. By the end of the course, you will own a website and know how to create web pages, insert images and videos, and learn all the important features WordPress has to offer. Find out about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and how to develop a strong sales pitch and call to action, the two most important elements of any website. Class cost includes the purchase of a web theme and domain name.
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- Compensation and Benefits
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Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 41477
Dates: 2/18/2025 - 2/20/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 2
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Compensation and benefit programs are key factors in attracting and retaining the right talent for your organization. They are also one of the highest costs of doing business and offer an opportunity for HR to make a valuable contribution to the organization's bottom line. Learn about the different types of compensation systems, compliance with the FLSA and other employment laws, how to determine exempt verses non-exempt status and various benefits as part of a total compensation package. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- Employee and Labor Relations
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Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 41475
Dates: 2/11/2025 - 2/13/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 2
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Employee and labor relations is a broad topic that includes performance management, disciplinary action, employee rights and dealing with various employee issues and complaints. If an organization is unionized, it also includes labor contract negotiation and administration and resolving grievances. In this course discover strategies for driving high performance while maintaining a respectful working environment. You will also learn how to manage the termination process to reduce the likelihood of a legal claim. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- Excel II: Functions & Pivots
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Fee: $85.00
Item Number: 41613
Dates: 2/5/2025 - 2/19/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 3
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Continue your Excel journey in the second class in the series and enhance your comfort level when working with data. In this class, we will learn how to work with several functions, sort and filter data, apply conditional formatting, and start working with PivotTables. Prerequisite: Excel I or working knowledge of topics covered in Excel 1. Must have access to MS Office Excel for Windows (version 2016 or higher). This course is a partnership with Edmonds College.
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- Excel III: Mastering the Spreadsheet
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Fee: $85.00
Item Number: 41614
Dates: 2/26/2025 - 3/12/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 3
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
In Excel III, we will work with more functions including nesting functions, utilize data validation, create VLOOKUPs, and dive deeper into Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts! Prerequisites: Excel I & Excel II or working knowledge of topics covered in both classes. Must have access to MS Office Excel for Windows (version 2016 or higher). This course is a partnership with Edmonds College.
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- Federal and State Employment Laws
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Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 41474
Dates: 2/4/2025 - 2/6/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 2
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Legal compliance is a critical task for Human Resources. Learn the basics of the federal and state employment laws that HR Generalists most often deal with, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA and more. You will also identify the steps HR Generalists can take to keep themselves and their organizations out of trouble. Other topics include identifying and preventing sexual harassment and the difference between compliance and risk management approaches to employment laws. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- Getting the Most from Your Meetings
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Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 41473
Dates: 2/10/2025 - 2/12/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 2
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Discover why some meetings fail and learn proven techniques for making meetings more productive. Gain tips related to the four essentials of productive meetings: planning, participating, presenting and producing. Other topics include meeting formats and when to vary them, responding to conflict in a meeting and meeting follow-through. A key component of this course is utilizing effective communication strategies before, during and after your meetings. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- Health, Safety and Security
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Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 41444
Dates: 3/6/2025 - 3/6/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
OSHA and other laws require an employer to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees. In this course you will review both general and specific requirements and best practices for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. You will also learn about the roles of OSHA and WISHA, how to manage L&I claims and gain tips on preparing for and dealing with violence in the workplace. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- HR Administration
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Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 41443
Dates: 3/11/2025 - 3/11/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
The evolution of technology has changed the way that HR manages many of its functions, including payroll. In this course you will learn the basics of the payroll process, how using HR technology can save time and money for your organization and the growing demand and importance of HR metrics. You will also discover state and federal recordkeeping requirements, what to keep in a personnel file and important HR technology terminology. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- HR Generalist Certificate (8 class series)
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Fee: $599.00
Item Number: 41440
Dates: 1/30/2025 - 3/11/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 12
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
As an HR Generalist you are expected to be an expert in every human resource function including hiring, compensation, payroll, performance management, employment laws (FMLA, ADA, COBRA, etc.) and much more. Through lecture, discussion and activities, this program will help prepare you to effectively serve in an HR Generalist role. Additionally, you will be equipped with tools to assist you as you encounter situations in today's workplace. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- Introduction to HR
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Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 41436
Dates: 1/30/2025 - 1/30/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
In this introductory course discover how HR functions within an organization, and learn about the specific role of the HR Generalist. Identify the typical duties HR Generalists are responsible for and how they can have a positive influence on an organization. You will also evaluate common scenarios HR professionals deal with and define the characteristics of successful HR Generalists. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- Leadership and Supervision Certificate (6 class series)
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Fee: $599.00
Item Number: 41433
Dates: 1/27/2025 - 3/12/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 14
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Develop your leadership, communication, motivation, and problem-solving skills with the Supervision Certificate. Through a series of six courses, you will acquire the interpersonal skills needed to interact successfully in a supervisory role. Topics include turning negative situations into positive outcomes; identifying your leadership traits through personal assessment; leading effective meetings; providing feedback; establishing priorities; problem-solving techniques, and more! Earn the certificate by taking the courses individually or register for the series and save. Series includes (36 total hours): Working With Difficult People, Developing Your Leadership Style, Getting The Most From Your Meetings, Motivating For Success, Working Smarter, Problem Solving And Decision-Making Strategies. Program Completion: To receive the Supervision Certificate, you must attend 80 percent of the entire certificate program (calculated by total number of sessions.) This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
No class week of 2/17/2025.
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- Maximize Your IPhone
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Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 41618
Dates: 2/11/2025 - 2/11/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: CLSHL
Room: Scarpelli Hall 102 - Classroom
Instructor: Charles Jackson
Learn what your phone can do for you! Understand the technology and software built into your phone and customize it to meet your need!. Learn best practices and tips for managing IPhone applications. Bring your fully charged IPhone or IPad to class.
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- Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables
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Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 41621
Dates: 2/25/2025 - 2/25/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: CLSHL
Room: Scarpelli Hall 019 - Classroom
Instructor: Charles Jackson
Learn tips and tricks to get the most out of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
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- Microsoft Project
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Fee: $389.00
Item Number: 41357
Dates: 2/24/2025 - 3/10/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 5
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Microsoft Project should be one of the most frequently used tools in your project management toolbox. Learn the basics of Project; create a project from scratch; work with task types, scheduling options and constraints; set-up resources, resolve conflicts and pool them for sharing; manage the schedule consistent with the critical path and project baseline; consolidate projects; print project dashboards, views and reports and much more. Prerequisite: good working knowledge of Windows, Word and Excel. Level 1 and Level 2 textbooks included. Note: Attendance of the first session is mandatory. This course is a partnership with Green River College.
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- Motivating for Success
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Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 41426
Dates: 2/24/2025 - 2/26/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 2
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Want more creative, motivated employees who are eager to work hard and satisfy both internal and external customers? Good leaders empower their employees to feel confident, valued, and motivated. In this course discover what motivates people, how to resuscitate motivation and how personality affects motivation. You will also learn how to give clear and motivating directions, set realistic and achievable standards, and provide effective feedback, praising good results and correcting unsatisfactory performance. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- Problem Solving and Decision Making Strategies
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Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 41424
Dates: 3/10/2025 - 3/12/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 2
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Creative problem-solving and effective decision-making skills are essential in today's workplace. Through the use of real-life case studies, you will discover four primary problem-solving tools, learn a format for group problem-solving, methods for effective decision-making and techniques to minimize conflict and dissension. This course concludes with an interactive problem-solving group exercise. Concepts taught in this course can be applied to all facets of life. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- Project Management Capstone
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Fee: $279.00
Item Number: 41355
Dates: 3/12/2025 - 3/24/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 4
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Apply the knowledge acquired from previous courses as you manage an end-to-end simulated project. You will gain an understanding of the key tools and techniques used in all phases of the project, and you will be challenged to think stragically as various scenarios threaten to throw your project off-track. In the end, you and your team will develop a comprehensive project plan that you can utilize in your real-world environment. This course is a partnership with Green River College.
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- Recruitment and Selection
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Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 41421
Dates: 2/25/2025 - 2/27/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 2
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Recruiting and selecting the best employees for your organization is one of the most important things you will do as an HR Generalist. Topics for this course include creating a job description, strategies for finding candidates, interviewing and selection techniques for determining the best candidate for the job, and keeping the hiring process fair and legal This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- Training and Development
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Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 41406
Dates: 3/4/2025 - 3/4/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Training and developing staff is an important function in the HR Generalist's role. In this course you will identify how and why adults learn and discover tips for keeping employees engaged and interested in the learning process. Other topics include performing a needs assessment, selecting the appropriate intervention to meet the identified need and talent development strategies including succession planning. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- Working Smarter
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Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 41405
Dates: 3/3/2025 - 3/5/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 2
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Time is a valuable resource that can be costly to a company when wasted. In this course you will develop communication strategies to minimize time loss, evaluate personal and organizational time-wasters, learn to establish meaningful priorities and determine ways to deal with disruptions and unanticipated drains on time. Additional topics include schedule planning, prioritizing, delegation, and large project completion. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- Working with Difficult People
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Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 41403
Dates: 1/27/2025 - 1/29/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 2
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
We all encounter difficult people. Whether you are a supervisor, a customer service professional, or you have a challenging coworker, it's important to know how to rise above your initial emotional reaction and turn negative situations into positive outcomes. Topics include understanding why we label people as difficult; types of difficult people; tools and techniques for resolving issues; coping strategies for the effects of difficult people; conflict management strategies; and practical application. This course is offered in partnership with Green River College.
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- A to Z Grant Writing
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Fee: $125.00
Item Number: 41292
Dates: 1/6/2025 - 3/20/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: CLONLINE
Room: Online-no scheduled meetings
Instructor:
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
A to Z Grant Writing will take you through the planning process for documenting the need for funding in a Theory of Change Grant Project Planning Worksheet. Every lesson is one step closer to having 100% of the information you'll need to write a highly competitive grant proposal. Additional features include six teachable moments videos and six choose your own adventure branching scenarios to fuel your creative thinking processes.
To REGISTER click this link: More Details and Registration Here
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- Accounting Fundamentals
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Fee: $129.00
Item Number: 41114
Dates: 1/6/2025 - 3/20/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transactions. You will get hands-on experience with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities.
To REGISTER click this link: More Details and Registration Here
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- Discover Sign Language
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Fee: $115.00
Item Number: 41285
Dates: 1/6/2025 - 3/20/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: CLONLINE
Room: Online-no scheduled meetings
Instructor:
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
In this online course, you will learn how to sign basic phrases and expand to complete sentences and see how to put it all together, so you can introduce yourself and start a conversation. This course is taught using the best practices of the industry with a minimum of audio support. Throughout, you will be immersed in silence, so you will gain an understanding of the perspective of Deaf people and sign language.
To REGISTER click this link: More Details and Registration Here
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- Excel I: Excel in Your World! The Exploration of Spreadsheets
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Fee: $85.00
Item Number: 41610
Dates: 1/15/2025 - 1/29/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 3
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Excel is an amazing, powerhouse program that can be used in many parts of our daily lives! In this introductory class, we will learn how Excel is set up, enter and format data, execute basic formulas, and then get into working with some of the powerful features available in Excel. Required: Access to MS Office Excel for Windows (version 2016 or higher). This course is a partnership with Edmonds College.
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- Excel I: Excel in Your World! The Exploration of Spreadsheets
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Fee: $85.00
Item Number: 41612
Dates: 1/16/2025 - 1/30/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 3
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Excel is an amazing, powerhouse program that can be used in many parts of our daily lives! In this introductory class, we will learn how Excel is set up, enter and format data, execute basic formulas, and then get into working with some of the powerful features available in Excel. Required: Access to MS Office Excel for Windows (version 2016 or higher). This course is a partnership with Edmonds College.
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- Grammar Refresher
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Fee: $115.00
Item Number: 41253
Dates: 1/6/2025 - 3/20/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: CLONLINE
Room: Online-no scheduled meetings
Instructor:
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Develop English grammar skills and take your writing and speaking to the next level. This course explores the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, foundational sentence construction, phrases, clauses, problem words, common mistakes, and more with practical, hands-on exercises.
To REGISTER click this link: More Details and Registration Here
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- Introduction to QuickBooks Online
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Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 41093
Dates: 1/6/2025 - 3/20/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. This course will give you hands-on experience recording income and expenses; entering checks and credit card payments; tracking your payables, inventory, and receivables; and much more.
To REGISTER click this link: More Details and Registration Here
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- Project Management Certificate Part B (4 Class Series)
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Fee: $1,179.00
Item Number: 41365
Dates: 1/13/2025 - 3/24/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 21
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
"Continue developing your project management skills. In Part B, you will learn how to achieve high project team performance, learn the Agile process, utilize Microsoft Project as a tool to manage your projects and reinforce everything you¿ve learned through a real-world project management simulation. Price includes an I Speak questionnaire and manual as well as Microsoft Project 2019 Level 1 and Level 2 textbooks. This course is a partnership with Green River College. Prerequisite: Project Management Certificate Part A and good working knowledge of Windows, Word and Excel. "
No class 1/20/2025 & 2/17/2025.
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- Project Stakeholder and Communications
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Fee: $359.00
Item Number: 41364
Dates: 1/13/2025 - 1/29/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 6
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Effective communication is the glue that holds the project together, and managing stakeholders is arguably the greatest challenge a project manager faces. Learn your individual communications style and how it compares to others. Explore your own Emotional Intelligence. Discover how to effectively build, develop and manage a team. You¿ll also learn how to ¿manage up¿ and successfully influence difficult stakeholders. Price includes an I Speak questionnaire and manual. This course is a partnership with Green River College.
No class 1/20/2025.
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