Professional Development   

Whether you are part of a construction project using classical Predictive project management or a member of a small, self-directed team on an IT project using Agile methodology, we've got you covered with this Project Management program. Or maybe you are somewhere in between. We cover Adaptive techniques too! Learn from subject matter experts that have been there, done that! Our instructors are PMPs with a wealth of experience in Predictive and Agile worlds. They will gladly share their knowledge, successes, and failures, and will invite participants to share theirs.

This program uses materials with up-to-date examples and questions from both engineering, construction and IT projects, and time has been built into the program for live discussion on related subjects, including time for participant’s current challenges. The program is based on the PMI’s PMBOK 7th Edition and Agile Practice Guide. Regardless of which environment you work in, proper project management will increase the likelihood of successful project outcomes and a satisfied customer. When you can radically reduce time to market, you move the organization quicker to success!

This 35-hour course helps to prepare you for the PMP® exam. Participants will receive an easy-to-read text, workbook, optional online quizzes, tests, and a mock exam. Participant progress will be monitored, and the instructors will provide feedback. Upon course completion, participants will have learned the following:

• Project management concepts, framework, and skills

• Project integration, scope, schedule, and cost management

• Quality, resource, and communications management

• Risk, procurement, and stakeholder management

This program consists of 12 sessions–each session 9am – 12pm. There is a Starbucks located in the library for food/drinks; or may bring your own to class.

Course includes skill training for certification in adult and child CPR and AED.

Course includes skill training for certification in adult and child CPR and AED.

Developing Personal Assertiveness is a course that teaches people tools to develop more assertiveness to help improve relationships, confront difficult situations, and handle conflict without becoming aggressive. In this course, we cover specific assertiveness tools such as demonstrating assertive speech, using negative inquiry, If/When statements, DESC technique, and disagreeing without becoming disagreeable.

Hear what others are saying about the course:

"This class gave me a new perspective on how to be assertive. I learned techniques to take my communication habits and make them more productive. The class booklet is kept on my office desk so I can review it often to keep the tools fresh in my mind. Kathleen is a knowledgeable instructor and makes it easy to have open conversation in the classroom." 

                                                                               -  Jenny Helming-Rasche

                                                                                 Helming Bros Inc

The LSAT is the required entrance exam for most U.S. law schools. LSAT scores are perhaps the single most important factor considered by admissions committees in assessing applicants. In some cases, strong LSAT scores can make the difference in acceptance into highly ranked schools or in garnering thousands in competitive scholarships.

This three-week course covers the format and structure of the LSAT, teaches test-taking strategies and trains students in logical reasoning and analysis—the skills required for success on the exam.

The LSAT is comprised of four sections measuring three intellectual skills: logical reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing ability. Weeks one and two of the course focus on logical reasoning, while week three focuses on reading comprehension.

Class each day consists of a mixture of lecture and work on practice questions. Typically, a short period of instruction is followed by the completion of a problem set. Subsequently, the questions are reviewed and discussed along with strategies for the successful approach of various types of questions. On Fridays, we review the course material taught so far, and students participate in workshops focusing on professional development or preparing for the law school application process.

Students will take a practice LSAT exam on the first and last days of the course to measure progress.

Using well-recognized and accepted assessment center methodology, assessors observe and evaluate participants during a series of work simulations where participants encounter challenges and tasks common to supervisory and management positions. The outcome is a comprehensive report outlining the participant's strengths, developmental needs and training recommendations. The assessment is valuable for aspiring or current supervisors and managers from all industries. Fee includes refreshments and lunch. This course addresses the following soft skills: leadership, written and oral communication, problem solving, decision making, interpersonal relationship skills, sensitivity, planning, organizing and prioritizing abilities. 

Registration fees are refundable in full up to one week before the course date.  No refunds will be made for cancelations less than one week before the course date.  Substitutions are permitted up to 24 hours prior to the course start time. No refunds will be made for no-shows.

“The Leadership Skills assessment is a great way to evaluate your progress in leadership skills development.  The mix of activities cover a full range of situations encountered in leadership roles and were both exciting and challenging.  I found the staff and moderators to be extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, and skilled in recognizing strengths and areas for growth.”

Brandon Lucas
Systems Administrator
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline 
 

"I thought the Leadership Skills Assessment course was going to be just another generic workshop; some basic tools that I could take back to work with me. It was much more than that. The Leadership Skills Assessment allowed me to understand the elements of leadership better and where I fit into those elements. It was both challenging and educational as I participated in the different scenarios and engaging activities with the other participants and the USI staff. The USI staff were genuine and supportive. This course allowed me to better understand my strengths as a leader and how those strengths can benefit not only myself but my colleagues at work. It also highlights the areas in which I can better grow and develop my leadership characteristics. The course is real, and the feedback is valuable. And its only 1 day! In such a short amount of time you can learn so much."  

James Nance, MS, CSP
EHS Specialist
BWX Technologies, Inc.

Using well-recognized and accepted assessment center methodology, assessors observe and evaluate participants during a series of work simulations where participants encounter challenges and tasks common to supervisory and management positions. The outcome is a comprehensive report outlining the participant's strengths, developmental needs and training recommendations. The assessment is valuable for aspiring or current supervisors and managers from all industries. Fee includes refreshments and lunch. This course addresses the following soft skills: leadership, written and oral communication, problem solving, decision making, interpersonal relationship skills, sensitivity, planning, organizing and prioritizing abilities. 

Registration fees are refundable in full up to one week before the course date.  No refunds will be made for cancelations less than one week before the course date.  Substitutions are permitted up to 24 hours prior to the course start time. No refunds will be made for no-shows.

“The Leadership Skills assessment is a great way to evaluate your progress in leadership skills development.  The mix of activities cover a full range of situations encountered in leadership roles and were both exciting and challenging.  I found the staff and moderators to be extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, and skilled in recognizing strengths and areas for growth.”

Brandon Lucas
Systems Administrator
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline 
 

"I thought the Leadership Skills Assessment course was going to be just another generic workshop; some basic tools that I could take back to work with me. It was much more than that. The Leadership Skills Assessment allowed me to understand the elements of leadership better and where I fit into those elements. It was both challenging and educational as I participated in the different scenarios and engaging activities with the other participants and the USI staff. The USI staff were genuine and supportive. This course allowed me to better understand my strengths as a leader and how those strengths can benefit not only myself but my colleagues at work. It also highlights the areas in which I can better grow and develop my leadership characteristics. The course is real, and the feedback is valuable. And its only 1 day! In such a short amount of time you can learn so much."  

James Nance, MS, CSP
EHS Specialist
BWX Technologies, Inc.

Whether your desire is to increase your human resource knowledge or obtain HR certification, the newly-designed Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Learning System can help you reach your learning and development goals. The learning system is based on the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge and features the most up-to-date and relevant study materials available today including SmartStudy tools, learning modules in print or e-reader formats and extensive multimedia online resources accessible via mobile devices. Add USI's HR instructors, who are also experienced HR practitioners from the Evansville area and you have a formula for success. The course prepares professionals for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification exams. Visit www.shrm.org for more information about certification. All materials will be provided.

What other Lifelong Learners say about this course:

“Attending USI’s SHRM Learning System course was crucial to my success in passing the SHRM-CP exam. The weekly instructor-led classes at Innovation Pointe kept me engaged in the learning process and allowed me to connect with other HR professionals in the Evansville area. The SHRM online learning modules and practice tests enriched the classroom experience so I was able to retain knowledge through repetition of reading, discussion and online assessments throughout the 16-week session. I highly recommend this course for anyone pursuing the SHRM-CP/SHRM-CSP certification or simply interested in expanding HR expertise and learning from local pros. It’s a great way to make friends in the biz also!”

Christina Mayes, MSEd, SHRM-CP
Manager, Safety and Training Administration
Vectren Corporation

"For anyone considering taking the SHRM CP or SCP Exam, I would highly recommend taking the Exam Prep class. If I had tried to prepare for this class on my own I would have been completely overwhelmed and the process would have taken much longer. Meeting weekly with the cohort and knowledgeable instructors gave me a clear timeline for studying. The instructors brought the study material to life. The cohort and instructors shared their various experiences which helped me get outside of thinking of just how my organization (a small nonprofit) would handle different scenarios. Without a doubt, I am more prepared for the SHRM Exam because of this prep class!"

Audrey Hatfield
Administrative Manage
Counseling for Change

University of Southern Indiana is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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