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- Problem Solving and Decision Making Strategies
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Course fee: $139.00
Dates: 5/20/2024 - 5/22/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Days: M W
Sessions: 2
CEUs: 0.6
Room: Zoom Class
Instructor: Sara Johnson
Refund Policy: FAQs & Policies
Creative problem-solving and effective decision-making skills are essential in today's workplace. Through the use of real-life case studies, 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.
For more information, please refer to our course outline.
This is the sixth and final course in the Supervision Certificate (6 Class Series).
This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.
Required: Ability to use Zoom (free video conferencing software) on a PC, tablet, or phone. If you are new to Zoom, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links. As a reminder, online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web camera and microphone, speakers and a headset, or via a mobile phone connection.
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- Training and Development
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Course fee: $69.00
Dates: 5/21/2024 - 5/21/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
CEUs: 0.3
Room: Zoom Class
Instructor: Claudia Malone
Refund Policy: FAQs & Policies
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.
For more information, please refer to our course outline.
This is the sixth course in the HR Generalist Certificate Program (8 Class Series).
This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.
Required: Ability to use Zoom (free video conferencing software) on a PC, tablet, or phone. If you are new to Zoom, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links. As a reminder, online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web camera and microphone, speakers and a headset, or via a mobile phone connection.
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- Health, Safety, and Security
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Course fee: $69.00
Dates: 5/23/2024 - 5/23/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
CEUs: 0.3
Room: Zoom Class
Instructor: Claudia Malone
Refund Policy: FAQs & Policies
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 class is offered in partnership with Green River College.
Required: Ability to use Zoom (free video conferencing software) on a PC, tablet, or phone. If you are new to Zoom, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links. As a reminder, online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web camera and microphone, speakers and a headset, or via a mobile phone connection.
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- HR Administration
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Course fee: $69.00
Dates: 5/28/2024 - 5/28/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
CEUs: 0.3
Room: Zoom Class
Instructor: Claudia Malone
Refund Policy: FAQs & Policies
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.
For more information, please refer to our course outline. This is the seventh course in the HR Generalist Certificate Program (8 Class Series).
This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.
Required: Ability to use Zoom (free video conferencing software) on a PC, tablet, or phone. If you are new to Zoom, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links. As a reminder, online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web camera and microphone, speakers and a headset, or via a mobile phone connection.
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- Project Execution to Closing
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Course fee: $339.00
Dates: 5/29/2024 - 6/12/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Days: M W
Sessions: 5
CEUs: 1.5
Room: Zoom Class
Instructor: Sara Johnson
Refund Policy: FAQs & Policies
Your Project Management Plan is approved and accepted. What's next? This course shares best practices for implementing and controlling the project to success. Learn how to manage quality, develop and manage a project team, effectively communicate, manage risk and engage stakeholders. Key tools and techniques and valuable tips will be introduced, shared and applied - all to ensure that your project is successful.
For more information, please refer to our course outline.
Prerequisite: Project Management Basics: Initiating the Project
TEXTBOOKS (available through Amazon)
- Required The PMBOK® Guide - 7th Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2021, ISBN-13: 978-1628256642
- Recommended Project Management Made Simple and Effective, Yeomans, 2016, ISBN-13: 978-1457549816
This is the third required course in the Project Management Certificate Part A (3 Class Series). For complete details about our Project Management Certificate Program, visit our Project Management Certificate overview.
PMBOK® is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.
Required: Ability to use Zoom (free video conferencing software) on a PC, tablet, or phone. If you are new to Zoom, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links. As a reminder, online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web camera and microphone, speakers and a headset, or via a mobile phone connection.
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- Bookkeeping Certificate
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Course fee: $495.00
Dates: 6/3/2024 - 8/30/2024
CEUs: 4.8
Room: Arranged
Instructor: Sharon deFonteny
This class is online asynchronous. For more information check out our learning page.
How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting.
No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It's imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business.
For more information on this certificate program, please refer to course objectives and agendas.
Class Dates for Certificate:
- Understanding Debits and Credits: June 3 - 28
- General Ledger and Month End Procedures: July 1 - 26
- Closing Procedures and Financial Statements: August 5 - 30
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- Certificate in Quickbooks Online
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Fee: $395.00
Item Number: 42429
Dates: 4/1/2024 - 5/31/2024
CEUs: 3.2
Room: Arranged
Instructor: Marcus Lander
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Save time, track money, and get important insights with Quickbooks Online. Quickbooks Online is the leading online accounting platform. It is the preferred choice for small business managers, owners, bookkeepers and accounting professionals. There area patches and regular automatic upgrades to the software.
Get a comprehensive understanding of QuickBooks Online. Then learn how to work with more advanced Quickbooks Online topics.
View Agenda and Course Objectives.
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- Project Management Certificate Part A
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Course fee: $969.00
Dates: 4/15/2024 - 6/12/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 17
Room: Zoom Class
Instructor: Daniel Yeomans
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Call 360.417.6527 to register if class is not yet in session.
Acquire the skills to manage projects in a variety of industries. Our seven required courses give you the tools and techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget. In Part A, you'll get a broad overview of project management and then delve deeper into the five project management processes: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling and Closing. Courses include team activities, insightful discussion and a toolkit you can immediately utilize. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.
Please note: Students must complete all seven courses offered in Part A and Part B to earn a Certificate of Completion. If you are interested in registering for an individual course, please reach out to communityed@pencol.edu.
View program requirements prior to registering.
Required: Ability to use Zoom (free video conferencing software) on a PC, tablet, or phone. If you are new to Zoom, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links. As a reminder, online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web camera and microphone, speakers and a headset, or via a mobile phone connection.
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- HR Generalist Certificate
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Course fee: $599.00
Dates: 4/18/2024 - 5/28/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 10
Room: Zoom Class
Instructor: Claudia Malone
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Call 360.417.6527 to register if class is not yet in session.
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 class is offered in partnership with Green River College.
See course requirements and outline.
Want to learn more about this certificate? Sign up for a FREE info session on April 2!
Please note: Our printed flyer showed an incorrect end date of 5/21, but the actual end date is 5/28.
Required: Ability to use Zoom (free video conferencing software) on a PC, tablet, or phone. If you are new to Zoom, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links. As a reminder, online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web camera and microphone, speakers and a headset, or via a mobile phone connection.
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- Office Automation with Python
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Course fee: $195.00
Dates: 4/30/2024 - 6/4/2024
Times: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Room: Main Campus - Keegan Hall M233
Instructor: Charlotte Mays
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Call 360.417.6527 to register if class is not yet in session.
Say goodbye to the monotony of repetitive tasks and hello to the world of Python scripting! In just six weeks, this course will empower you to automate your daily routines, no prior programming experience necessary. From mastering Python basics like loops and conditionals to manipulating files, Excel spreadsheets, and fetching data from the web, you'll gain invaluable skills. Let Python do the heavy lifting while you focus on what truly matters. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your workflow and reclaim your time!
Pre-Requisites: Students should be comfortable with routine computer-based tasks such as installing software and working with different types of files, but do not need any prior programming experience or courses. Download free e-book https://automatetheboringstuff.com/.
Please see Student Learning Outcomes and CEU process.
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- Project Planning and Scheduling Essentials
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Course fee: $479.00
Dates: 5/1/2024 - 5/22/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 7
Room: Zoom Class
Instructor: Daniel Yeomans
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Call 360.417.6527 to register if class is not yet in session.
It is said, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Discover the 24 key planning processes needed to plan and implement a successful project, and learn the order in which they should occur. Identify the key tools and techniques to effectively plan for scope, schedule, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurements and stakeholder management. This course keys on both predictive (Waterfall) and adaptive (Agile) planning techniques.
For more information, please refer to our course outline.
Prerequisite: Project Management Basics: Initiating the Project.
TEXTBOOKS (available through Amazon)
- Required: The PMBOK® Guide - 7th Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2021, ISBN-13: 978-1628256642
- Recommended: Project Management Made Simple and Effective, Yeomans, 2016, ISBN-13: 978-1457549816
This is the second required course in the Project Management Certificate Part A (3 Class Series).
For complete details about our Project Management Certificate Program, visit our Project Management Certificate overview.
PMBOK® is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.
Required: Ability to use Zoom (free video conferencing software) on a PC, tablet, or phone. If you are new to Zoom, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links. As a reminder, online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web camera and microphone, speakers and a headset, or via a mobile phone connection.
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