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Management, Business and Professional Training

Whether you’re looking to explore a new career path or refresh your skills, these programs and courses will help you maximize your potential in the world of work. Establish yourself as an internationally-certified Project Management Professional, improve your skills as a leader and supervisor, replace uncertainty with confidence as a Human Resources Administrator and reinforce your knowledge of sound bookkeeping practices with the support of some of the Yukon’s finest professionals. Think you’ve got what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? We shape our programs so you can shape your future!

Project Management

Wondering where to start with your next project? Discover how to execute on-time and on-budget by adopting the internationally-recognized standards of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Whether you are responsible for big or small projects, or even if you are looking for a way to manage your current workload, this suite of courses can enhance your project management skills and help you gain the reputation as an organized, efficient and successful project manager. Earn Professional Development Unit (PDU) credits from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Project Management - Tools and Techniques - Level 1: (view poster)

Project Management - Tools and Techniques - Level 2: (view poster)

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification Exam Preparation (view poster)

Communication Skills (view poster)

Risk Management (view poster)

MS Project (view poster)

MS Sharepoint for Project Management: (view poster)

 

Leadership & Supervisory Skills C.E. Certificate Program

Explore who you are as a leader now and build additional skills to support your vision of leadership success in this practical and applied program. Each class will include case studies, role plays or other interactive activities designed to maximize the relevance of your learning to your life as a leader. Explore the program by taking any single course, or focus your Fridays on your professional development for ten weeks and you can earn the entire certificate by December. If you are new to a leadership role or are looking to update or validate the leadership skills you’ve developed on-the-job, this program is for you.


Each course includes 12 hours of training, and you must complete 5 Level 1 courses within 5 years to achieve a Level 1 Certificate. A selection of Level 1 Certificate courses are below. For information about our Level 2 Certificate and electives, contact (867) 668-5200.
 

Level I C.E. Certificate (required courses):

Leadership for Supervisors

Managing & Resolving Workplace Conflict

Mastery of Meetings

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Workplace Communication

 

Level II C.E. Certificate (required courses):

Building and Leading High Performance Teams

Coaching Employees

Developing Your Employees

Finance for Non Financial Managers

Human Resource Management Fundamentals

Leadership and Organizational Culture

Leading a Diverse Workplace

Managing Change

Speaking with Confidence

Writing Effectively for Business

 Electives

Introduction to Business Writing

 

Professional Bookkeeping C.E. Certificate Program

One of the basic yet most critical functions of good business practice is the maintenance of accounting and financial records. Explore how attaining a solid grasp of industry best practices in bookkeeping can take your career to the next level. You can focus on one course and enhance specific skills, or complete the entire 6-course program to attain a broad understanding of accounting and financial recording and a Professional Bookkeeping Certificate. You must complete all of the required courses below within 5 years to receive the certificate.

Required courses:

Bookkeeping Fundamentals 1

Bookkeeping Fundamentals 2

Simply Accounting Level 1

Simply Accounting Level 2

Excel 2010 - Level 1

Excel 2010 - Level 2

 

Accelerated Human Resources Administrator Certificate

Do you find personal satisfaction in helping others? Are you a “natural-born problem solver?” If so, this program may be right for you. Develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in a variety of careers, including:
• Assistant Benefits Administrator
• Employment Staffing Assistant
• Human Resources Assistant
• Human Resources Generalist
• Human Resources Receptionist
• Human Resources Secretary
• Human Resources Support
• Personnel Generalist
• Payroll Clerk
• Pension & Benefits Administrator
• Recruiter
• Assistant Staff Relations Administrator
• Staff Training & Development Assistant
• Wage & Salary Assistant Administrator

Target one skill set by taking one course, or achieve the entire certificate in only 5 months. This new program is scheduled to maximize your ability to work and learn at the same time.
 

Strategic Human Resource Management Fundamentals

Compensation and Benefits Administration

Employee Recruitment and Selection

Labour and Employment Law

Orientation, Mentoring and Training Programs

Performance Management

Mindful Mentorship

 

Contract and Procurement

Secrets of Contract Management

Secrets of Competitive Bidding Law: 2012 Update

 

Instructor Skills

Instructional Skills Workshop

 

Other courses

History of Yukon First Nations and Self Government

So You Want to Become Your Own Boss

The Perfect Pitch

Grant & Proposal Writing for Creative Entrepreneurs

Freelance Writing for Magazines

Strategic Planning

Decision Making for Climate Change