Employee Opportunities for Professional Development

Employee Opportunities for Professional Development SUMMER 2020 This is the final installment of the employee online professional development brochure.

Thank you for your interest in the training opportunities the College has offered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 450 registrations, we hope you have found the training valuable.

Continuing Studies and Corporate Training, Learning and Applied Research and Education Technology and IT Services have assembled an array of courses for you to choose from to boost your knowledge and skills. Please consult with your supervisor as you consider which professional development opportunities will benefit you most.

You’ll also find on the Online Resources page a host of links to online learning resources, best practices and suggestions from Learning and Teaching and Education Technology, from tutorials on Blackboard Collaborate to many other tools.

To register or for instructions to login to Moodle, follow the links on the OC Online Resource Center or in this document. Course details will be sent via email within one business day. If you need to change your registration request, email cscentral@okanagan.bc.ca

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Four Seasons of Reconciliation This unique online course promotes a renewed relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canadians through transformative learning about truth and reconciliation. This professional development unit provides a basic foundational knowledge on truth and reconciliation that nearly all Canadians missed during their education and is intended for Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. This unit will provide you with a concise primer on the historical and contemporary relationship between Indigenous peoples and those who settled on their lands and in Canada. This unit also shines a bright light on the contributions of Indigenous peoples and debunks myths and stereotypes.

Learning Outcomes:

CRN: 90411

• Identify historical events and biases shaping the Canadian landscape historical narratives.

Course code: BAED 100

• Recognize the historical and contemporary contributions of, and challenges faced by Indigenous peoples.

Time: Self-directed, complete anytime

• Identify the on-going impacts of colonialism, Residential Schools and the Indian Act.

Format/delivery: Moodle

Date: Register by June 30 Duration: 3 hours

• Discover positive stories of partnerships, hope and Indigenous COURSES / WORKSHOPS

cultural revitalization.

Introduction to Project Management Foundation for Success The goal of this course is to provide project management methods, skills, tools and techniques that will assist you on your journey of learning how to successfully plan and manage projects while providing value to your organization.

The course content aligns with the Project Management Institute, Inc. “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).”

It is specifically designed to focus on the practical application of concepts that are the foundation for project success in the working world.

As you proceed through this course you will build a solid foundation of project management knowledge, techniques and tools that cover the entire project life cycle.

Learning Outcomes:

CRN: 90481

• Explain the steps in the project life cycle and the value/purpose of each one.

• Perform the steps required to determine the critical path for a project.

• Determine strategies for involving and engaging stakeholders.

• Apply two powerful techniques to ensure your meetings add value.

• Identify and plan for impacts to your project (risk management).

Course code: MGR 342 Date: June 29 Time: Self-directed Duration: 14 hours Format/delivery: Self-directed, offered through blockEDU (A link will be sent to all registered students)

• Utilize templates to assist you in documenting a project.

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Remember: To register, you’ll need the CRN and course code for each session.

Free Additional Professional Development Offerings In addition to the OC led professional development opportunities in this brochure, Continuing Studies and Corporate Training is constantly compiling a list of short, free and applicable content available from other sources. Course and webinar topics include: Mental Health, Working Remotely and Economic Development. Click the link below and then click on the section “Curated Educational Content”.

Be sure to check back regularly, as the page is updated weekly.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Please see the groups below and their contact info and hours.

Continuing Studies and Corporate Training Email: cscentral@okanagan.bc.ca Phone: 250-862-5480 Toll-free: 1-888-638-0058 IT Services Helpdesk Email: support@okanagan.bc.ca Phone: 250-762-5445, ext. 4444 Toll-free: 1-866-839-4032 Online IT Service Request (requires login)

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