Business and Professional Training
Courses offered for Winter 2013
REGISTRATION: 867.668.8710
INFORMATION ON COURSES: 867.668.5200 | ce@yukoncollege.yk.ca
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.
Please note: if a course has no scheduled offerings, this means that the course date has already passed. Please contact us for our next available offering (or to express interest) at ce@yukoncollege.yk.ca.
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).
Certificate in Project Management
Requirements: Certificate granted on completions of following 2 courses
Project Management Essentials: Part 1 (view poster)
Project Management Essentials: Part 2 (view poster)
Certificate in Advanced Project Management
Project Management Essentials: Part 1 (view poster)
Project Management Essentials: Part 2 (view poster)
Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders (view poster)
Preparation Workshops for Professional Designation in Project Management
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification and Exam Preparation (view poster)
CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Certification Exam Preparation Workshop
Project Management Productivity Workshops
MS Project for Managing Projects (view poster)
Project Risk Management (view poster)
Leadership and Supervisory Skills CE Certificate Program
This certificate program has been developed specifically for employees who are new to a management role or who are looking to update or refresh the supervisory skills they have developed on-the-job. This practical and applied program includes case studies, role plays and other interactive activities in a hands-on environment. Explore the program by taking any single course, or earn the entire certificate over a full year.
Each course includes 12 hours of training. You must complete five Level 1 courses within five years to achieve a Level 1 Certificate. A selection of Level 1 Certificate courses are listed below.
For information please contact Patrick at 867.668.8819 or prouble@yukoncollege.yk.ca.
Professional Bookkeeping Certificate
One of the most critical functions of good business practice is the maintenance of concise and accurate account and financial records. This series of courses will provide you with a solid grasp of industry best practices in bookkeeping. You can focus on one course and enhance a specific skill set, or complete the entire six-course program and attain a thorough understanding of accounting, financial recording, and the software that accompanies this line of work. You must complete all six of the required courses to receive the Professional Bookkeeping certificate.
Required Courses:
Bookkeeping Fundamentals Level 1
Bookkeeping Fundamentals Level 2
NEW! Year-End Accounting
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
Orientation, Mentoring and Training Programs
Contract and Procurement
Osgoode Hall Law School Certificate in Public Procurement Law and Practice
Secrets of Contract Management
Secrets of Competitive Bidding Law: 2012 Update
Administrative Professional Enrichment Certificate
Are you looking for a practical, transferable, highly in-demand skill set? Perhaps you are looking to improve your skills as an Administrative professional? Maybe you are thinking about reentering the workforce? These condensed, highly skill-focused series of courses will help you master essential business skills such as time management, professional relations, verbal and written communication, computer software applications, minute-taking, keyboarding, and conflict resolution. To achieve the Administrative Professional Enrichment certificate, complete the core courses and choose two more from our list of electives.
Core Courses:
Professional Relations 1: Managing Yourself and Your Environment
Professional Relations 2: Employeeship
Strategic Writing for Business Professionals
Choose two Electives for Certification:
Client Service and Difficult Clients
Foundation of Collaborative Conflict Resolution: Workplace Focus
