Professional Development Training Opportunities SUMMER 2020 Okanagan College has partnered with the Learning Resources Network (LERN) to offer UGotClass online courses and certificate programs focused on skills for the 21st century. All credentials are awarded directly from LERN. If you wish to take any of the LERN courses/ programs, you can apply for professional development funds from the allotment you receive each year. Visit the website to learn more about the online certificate options and start dates.
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LERN’s UGotClass COURSES: Upgrade your skills in the workplace. Learn from home and participate as little or as much as you want, any day, anytime.
Business Writing: Effective Copywriting, with Katie Lynch-Morin Whether you are sending out a press release or communicating internally, learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back. Just $195, or take all three one-month business writing courses and get a Certificate in Business Writing. CLICK TO REGISTER
Boosting Your Website Traffic Acquire the skills to boost your website traffic and how to analyze your visitor traffic. Just $195, or take all three one-month digital marketing courses and get a Digital Marketing Certificate. CLICK TO REGISTER
Introduction to SQL SQL is the industry standard database programming language and one of the most in-demand skills. Just $195, or take all three one-month SQL and get a SQL Certificate. CLICK TO REGISTER
Adobe Photoshop Essentials The Adobe software tools are the leading software for graphic design. Just $225, or take all three one-month Adobe and get a Graphic Design Essentials Certificate. CLICK TO REGISTER
Spanish for Medical Professionals Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes, this Spanish class - designed specifically for healthcare professionals - will help you bridge that gap. CLICK TO REGISTER
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LERN’s UGotClass CERTIFICATES: Business Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers Courses: • Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers • Cash is King • Financial Analysis and Planning
Data Analysis Courses: • Introduction to Data Analysis • Intermediate Data Analysis • Advanced Data Analysis
Sales Courses: • Strategic Selling with Social Media • Getting Started in Sales • Power Selling
Entrepreneurship Courses: • Entrepreneur Boot Camp • The Business Plan • Entrepreneurial Marketing
Events Management Courses: • Planning Your Event • Event Nuts and Bolts • Successfully Running the Event
Productivity Courses: • New 21st Century Strategies for Productivity • Productivity eTools: Be Organized and Get Stuff Done • Managing Productivity
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LERN’s UGotClass CERTIFICATES: Business Communication Basic Game Design Courses: • Introduction to Game Design • Intermediate Video Game Design
Business Writing Courses: • Business Writing • Effective Copywriting • Writing News and Press Releases
Customer Service Courses: • Keys to Customer Service • Extraordinary Customer Service
Presentation Media Courses: • Infographics • Photoshop for Presentations • Graphic Design for Visual Presentations
Productivity Courses: • New 21st Century Strategies for Productivity • Productivity eTools: Be Organized and Get Stuff Done • Managing Productivity
Human Resources Business Coaching Courses: • Mastering Video Marketing • Video Marketing • YouTube for Business
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LERN’s UGotClass CERTIFICATES: Management Negotiation Courses: • Negotiation: The Foundation of Winning Big • Negotiation: Planning the Perfect Deal • Negotiation: Crushing Every Obstacle
Nonprofit Administration Courses: • Revenue Generation for Nonprofits • Program Evaluation for Nonprofits
Project Management Courses: • Introduction to Project Management • Project Management Processes • Project Management Knowledge Areas
Six Sigma Green Belt Courses: • Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt • Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt • Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt
Workplace Conflict Solutions Courses: • Conflict Management • Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace • Stress Management in the Workplace
New Media Marketing Digital Marketing Courses: • Improving Email Promotions • Boosting Your Website Traffic • Online Advertising SEARCH ONLINE OPTIONS
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LERN’s UGotClass CERTIFICATES: Social Media for Business Social Media for Business Courses: • Introduction to Social Media • Marketing Using Social Media • Integrating Social Media in Your Organization
Technology Skills Coding Courses: • Introduction to Coding • HTML Fundamentals • CSS Fundamentals
Graphic Design Software Essentials Courses: • Adobe InDesign Essentials • Adobe Illustrator Essentials • Adobe Photoshop Essentials
Programming for Non-Programmers Courses: • How Programming Works • Basic Programming Concepts • Communicating with Programmers
SQL (Structured Query Language) Courses: • Introduction to SQL • Intermediate SQL • Advanced SQL
WordPress
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LERN’s UGotClass CERTIFICATES: Training and Education Learning Styles Courses: • Gender in the Classroom • Students with ASD • Generational Learning Styles
Online Teaching Courses: • Advanced Teaching Online • Designing Online Instruction • Fostering Online Discussion
Teaching Adults
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