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  • Compensation and Benefits
    • 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.

 

 

  • DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator Training
  • Fee: $739.00
    Item Number: 41825
    Dates: 2/18/2025 - 3/5/2025
    Times: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Days: Tu W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: ARR
    Room: Remote Teaching
    Instructor: Daniela Micu
    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

    Meet the Washington State DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator education requirement for Adult Family Home business owners (provider) to become licensed as an Adult Family Home (AFH) provider or to be employed as a resident manager. Learn the concepts and principles of adult home management. Examine the roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, the licensing process, business operations of the home, staff management, resident care issues, and resident rights. Students will be assessed on their proficiency prior to the start of class in English, reading, writing, and math. You must have a 6th grade level (ABE 3) in English and a 4th grade Level (ABE 2) in math. Basic computer skills are also required including accessing the internet, MS Word and MS Excel.

     


 

  • Health, Safety and Security
    • 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.

 

 

  • Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid
    • Fee: $85.00
      Item Number: 41826
      Dates: 2/21/2025 - 2/21/2025
      Times: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
      Days: F
      Sessions: 1
      Building: CLCTC
      Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0340
      Instructor: Olga Lyubar 
      Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies. Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Proper technique for choking emergencies is included. Upon completion, students will receive a two-year Certification Card that follows the American Heart Association guidelines.

 

 

  • Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid
    • Fee: $85.00
      Item Number: 41827
      Dates: 3/7/2025 - 3/7/2025
      Times: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
      Days: F
      Sessions: 1
      Building: OSC
      Room: 219
      Instructor: Olga Lyubar 
      Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies. Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Proper technique for choking emergencies is included. Upon completion, students will receive a two-year Certification Card that follows the American Heart Association guidelines.

 

 

  • HR Administration
    • 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.

 

 

  • Motivating for Success
    • 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.

 

 

  • Problem Solving and Decision Making Strategies
    • 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.

 

 

  • Project Management Capstone
    • 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.

 

 

  • Recruitment and Selection
    • 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.

 

 

  • Training and Development
    • 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.

 

 

  • Working Smarter
    • 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.

 

 

  • A to Z Grant Writing
  • 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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  • DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator Training
  • Fee: $739.00
    Item Number: 41824
    Dates: 1/28/2025 - 2/12/2025
    Times: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Days: Tu W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: ARR
    Room: Remote Teaching
    Instructor: Daniela Micu
    This class is in session.  For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.

    Meet the Washington State DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator education requirement for Adult Family Home business owners (provider) to become licensed as an Adult Family Home (AFH) provider or to be employed as a resident manager. Learn the concepts and principles of adult home management. Examine the roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, the licensing process, business operations of the home, staff management, resident care issues, and resident rights. Students will be assessed on their proficiency prior to the start of class in English, reading, writing, and math. You must have a 6th grade level (ABE 3) in English and a 4th grade Level (ABE 2) in math. Basic computer skills are also required including accessing the internet, MS Word and MS Excel.

     


 

  • Grammar Refresher
  • 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
  • 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


 

  • Leadership and Supervision Certificate (6 class series)
  • 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: 
    This class is in session.  For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
    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.
 

  • Paralegal Certificate Part 1: Info Session
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: 41879
    Dates: 2/11/2025 - 2/11/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: ARR
    Room: Remote Teaching
    Instructor: 
    This class is in session.  For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
    If you are interested in a career as a Paralegal, join us for a free information session where you will learn more about the Paralegal profession, the outlook for Washington State Paralegals and Green River's Paralegal Certificate program. Registration is required in order to attend the information session.

 

  • Pharmacy Technician Info Session
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: 41850
    Dates: 3/20/2025 - 3/20/2025
    Times: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: CLGHL
    Room: Gaiser 213 - Conference Room
    Instructor: 
    This class is in session.  For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
    Learn the skills you need to become a pharmacy tech in a hospital or retail setting with the Pharmacy Technician Online Certification Training Program. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies. All materials are included in the cost of the program. Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to sit for the National Certification Exam which is the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), offered by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The registration fee for this exam is also included with the program.

 

  • Project Management Certificate Part B (4 Class Series)
  • 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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