Professional and Career Development   

Business Track Licensure

This course is designed to cover the advanced topics of auctioneering in an easy to understand format that meets the State of Tennessee educational licensing requirements. The Business License Track would allow for a higher level of entry into the profession that is equivalent to the higher level of responsibility granted to these licensees. This tract would combine the auctioneer license and the firm license.

This program requires completion of a mandatory auction and business education program available in the classroom or instructor lead using ZOOM. 

Required Topics:

• Asset specific instruction (livestock, autos, real estate, antiques, equipment, etc.)

• Auction processes: contract negotiating and writing, auction set-up, clerking cashiering, seller management, auction settlement and closing

• Advertising and promotion

• Technology in Auctioneering

• Live Auctions and Online Auctions

• Auction Math

• Escrow Accounting

• Sales Tax • Business Basics

• Bankruptcy

• Estates

• Personal Property & Appraisals {FB600914 / 1348 5941 }

Please visit the Auctioneering Commission website for any additional information: Tn.gov/commerce/regboards/auctioneers.html

The CS certification has been designed to help Supervisor's understand and work efficiently and effectively with people and processes in your organization.

The CS is the result of a comprehensive analysis of the management profession, which identified the knowledge, skills and abilities that are required for competent supervision.

The SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preparation course is designed for individuals seeking credentials that focus on identifying and testing the knowledge and practical real-life experiences human resource professional around the world need to excel in their careers today.

Our SHRM-certified instructor leads you through the SHRM Learning System, the official SHRM certification prep tool. This interactive roadmap delivers flexible and effective SHRM-CP^® and SHRM-SCP^® exam preparation.

Designed using a proven approach for teaching adult learners, this system helps you understand, apply, and engage with behavioral competencies and HR Knowledge. Interactive study tools are combined with online learning modules based on the SHRM BASK^® to test your knowledge and decision-making skills.

Study with learning modules that provide an in-depth exploration of the knowledge domains and behavioral competencies tested on the SHRM exams.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership
  • Leadership & Navigation
  • Ethical Practice
  • Inclusion & Diversity
• Interpersonal
  • Relationship Management
  • Communication
  • Global Mindset
• Business
  • Business Acumen
  • Consultation
  • Analytical Aptitude

PEOPLE

• HR Strategy
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Engagement & Retention
• Learning & Development
• Total Rewards

ORGANIZATION

• Structure of the HR Function
• Organizational Effectiveness & Development
• Workforce Management
• Employee & Labor Relations
• Technology Management

WORKPLACE

• Managing a Global Workforce
• Risk Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• U.S. Employment Law & Regulations (U.S. Only)

To obtain more information regarding testing, please visit SHRM site at https://shrm.org/certification/apply/Pages/default.aspx.

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP Certification Boot Camp (3-Day Intensive)

The SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Boot Camp is a fast-paced, three-day intensive program designed for HR professionals who are ready to prepare for certification with a focused and structured approach. This boot camp is ideal for individuals seeking globally recognized credentials that validate both HR knowledge and the real-world decision-making skills needed to succeed in today’s workplace.

Led by a SHRM-certified instructor, participants will be guided through key components of the SHRM Learning System®, the official SHRM certification preparation tool. Through a combination of expert instruction, interactive discussions, and targeted review sessions, this accelerated format helps reinforce critical concepts and exam strategies in a short timeframe.

Built on proven adult learning principles, the boot camp emphasizes understanding, application, and engagement. Participants will explore the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK®), focusing on both behavioral competencies and HR knowledge domains. Practical examples, scenario-based discussions, and knowledge checks will help strengthen critical thinking and decision-making skills required for the exam.

Over the course of three days, participants will review key topic areas, including:

Behavioral Competencies
• Leadership & Navigation, Ethical Practice, Inclusion & Diversity
• Relationship Management, Communication, Global Mindset
• Business Acumen, Consultation, Analytical Aptitude

HR Knowledge Domains
• People: HR Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement & Retention, Learning & Development, Total Rewards
• Organization: HR Structure, Organizational Effectiveness & Development, Workforce Management, Employee & Labor Relations, Technology Management
• Workplace: Global Workforce Management, Risk Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, U.S. Employment Law & Regulations

This boot camp is best suited for individuals who have prior HR experience and are looking for a comprehensive review rather than a long-term study program. Participants will leave with a clear study plan, increased confidence, and practical tools to continue preparing for the SHRM certification exam.

For more information about eligibility and testing, please visit the SHRM certification website.

Through this course, students will be introduced to basic GIS Concepts and gain hands-on experience utilizing Esri software. Exercises will cover software basics, as well as managing and visualizing spatial data using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online platforms.

Through this course, students will be introduced to basic GIS Concepts and gain hands-on experience utilizing Esri software. Exercises will cover software basics, as well as managing and visualizing spatial data using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online platforms.

The CS certification has been designed to help Supervisor's understand and work efficiently and effectively with people and processes in your organization.

The CS is the result of a comprehensive analysis of the management profession, which identified the knowledge, skills and abilities that are required for competent supervision.

This course is based upon the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ServSafe program. It includes a study of the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) system and training in all areas of food safety relevant to a food establishment. Federal and state laws, rules, and regulations governing food service operation are emphasized. This course is designed to help the student develop an understanding of the basic principles of sanitation and safety and to be able to apply them in the food service operations. Managers need to know food safety and the critical importance of its role. And they need to learn how to share food safety knowledge with every employee.