Starting in November

Fall's not over yet — We've still got a whole month of courses and workshops starting up in November and into December. If you didn't get a chance to head back to school in September or October, or maybe you did and want to keep learning, we've got you covered! 

Explore the options below in subjects ranging from Problem-Solving, Coaching and Mentoring, to Editing and Social Media Fundamentals. 

 

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Business Analysis

Business Analysis: Planning and Open Communication

Gain foundational knowledge and practical tools and techniques used by business analysts to identify, analyze and design business analysis processes.

Thursday and Friday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Nov 23 to Dec 01
9:00am - 5:00pm

 

 

Business Writing and Communications

Editing Workshop: Achieving Accuracy and Professionalism

Using a hands-on approach with real-world examples, discover the four Cs of editing – correct, clear, concise and consistent.

Friday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Nov 24 and Dec 01
9:00am - 4:00pm

 

 

Communications and Public Relations

Social Media Fundamentals

Discover how social media can help you stay in touch, advance your business goals, and open the door to a world of news, entertainment and creativity.

Monday and Tuesday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Nov 13 to Nov 14
9:00am - 4:00pm

 

Crisis Communication

Learn how to build a crisis communication plan to for a quick and effective response when a crisis hits.

Thursday to Friday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Dec 07 to Dec 08
9:00am - 4:00pm

 

 

Conflict Management

Non-Neutral Mediation

Discover how and when to assert your own interests and those of the organization, while at the same time drawing out interests from the other participants in conflict, thus facilitating ‘buy-in’ to the solution.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Nov 01 to Nov 03
9:00am - 4:00pm

 

Facilitation Processes: Building Consensus and Creating Engagement

Learn three facilitation processes for improving the effectiveness of group communication: the cards workshop method, flipchart workshop method and focused conversation method.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Nov 29 to Dec 01
9:00am - 5:00pm

 

Leadership

Problem-Solving, Decision-Making and Creativity

Inspire others to develop and exercise innovation and creativity in problem-solving: an essential skill in today’s fast-paced and complex world.

Thursday and Friday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Nov 02 to Nov 03
9:00am - 4:00pm

 

Coaching and Mentoring

Understand the philosophy, skills and techniques for effectively coaching and mentoring others to enhance their own performance and development.

Monday and Tuesday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Nov 13 to Nov 14
9:00am - 4:00pm

 

Developing and Leading Teams

Develop your skills and knowledge in understanding the types, characteristics and functions of teams, and how to provide effective leadership for those teams.

Monday and Tuesday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Nov 27 to Nov 28
9:00am - 4:00pm

 

Leading Difficult Conversations

Having difficult conversations is part of every leadership position. Learn to approach the toughest conversations with confidence by developing skills to move past emotion and deliver your message clearly and positively.

Monday and Tuesday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Dec 11 to Dec 12
9:00am - 4:00pm

 

 

Not-for-Profit Management

Grant Writing

Understand how to manage your proposals from budgeting and objective clarification to writing style and format.

Thursday and Friday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Nov 16 to Nov 17
9:00am - 4:00pm

 

Fundraising and Development

Learn the best practices for developing and executing an effective fundraising strategy, while you discuss various fund development techniques with a diverse group of speakers from key community not-for-profit organizations.

Monday and Tuesday, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Dec 04 to Dec 05
9:00am - 4:00pm

 

 

Project Management

PMP Exam Preparation

Prepare to write the PMP® (Project Management Professional) exam and further your knowledge of project management best practices.

Fridays and Saturdays, in-class workshop at Citi Plaza
Nov 25 to Dec 09
9:00am - 5:00pm

 

 

Spark Sessions

Sparking Creativity and Engagement

Learn innovative strategies to generate ideas, recommendations, and solutions for challenges and opportunities facing your organization or community.

Wednesday, half-day workshop in class at Citi Plaza
Nov 22
9:00am - 12:00pm

 

How to Talk so People Listen

This session will provide you with practical, effective strategies to engage others and deliver clear messages by positively controlling the environment.

Wednesday, half-day workshop in class at Citi Plaza
Dec 13
9:00am - 12:00pm

 

 

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