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HR Hot Topic: The Future of Work
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HR Hot Topic: The Future of Work

$39

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 4, 2023

What will the future workspace look like? What are the "typical jobs" of tomorrow? How many hours a week will employees work? How will culture and technology affect the future of work? The answers to these questions are based on events, innovation, employer motivation, and the needs, preferences, and composition of the workforce. This course explores the future of work in the context of COVID-19, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), business sustainability, multi-generational workforces, different business models, increasing demand for flexible work arrangements, an evolving organizational culture, and a need for expanded accessibility.

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HR Simulation: BioSage Labs
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HR Simulation: BioSage Labs

$359

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 4, 2023

In this course, you will play the role of a recently hired HR manager at the fictional company BioSage Labs. You will encounter different situations faced by HR managers, such as onboarding, diversity and inclusion, retention, harassment, emergency procedures, pay gaps, and substance abuse in the workplace. You will have the opportunity to make decisions throughout the simulation, which will impact outcomes, involve trade-offs, and affect your overall score. The simulation includes an adaptive scoreboard, as well as feedback and video commentary from an experienced HR manager. The BioSage Labs simulation gives you the opportunity to apply your HR knowledge and skills to a series of engaging situations.

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HR Skills™: Handling Difficult Conversations
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HR Skills™: Handling Difficult Conversations

$49

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 4, 2023

HR professionals perform a wide variety of tasks within an organization. However, regardless of their role or function area, all HR managers at some point have to engage in difficult conversations. While these conversations are not easy to have, there are ways to make them less difficult.

In this course, we will define difficult conversations as those involving sensitive or contentious matters that often trigger strong emotions that can prove challenging to handle for the participants. We'll discuss how preparing for these conversations, focusing on employee behavior, engaging in active listening, and encouraging back-and-forth discussion can make them more productive. Armed with the right tools and techniques, you can handle difficult conversations and steer them to a successful conclusion.

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HR Skills™: Interpreting Data
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HR Skills™: Interpreting Data

$79

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 4, 2023

Professionals in all areas of an organization turn to data to aid in their decision-making process, and human resource managers are no exception. By including data in your decision-making process, you can remove some of the guesswork that comes from relying solely on instincts and experience.

This course focuses on what happens after analyzing the data. You will learn about the methods for extracting insights from different types of data. You will also learn tips on how to use data to develop a strategic plan and present your findings to relevant stakeholders. Through practice, you will develop your data interpretation skills and become a more effective HR professional.

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4CShare Global Project Management Simulation
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4CShare Global Project Management Simulation

$359

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 6, 2023

This project management simulation uses real-world application to teach project management techniques. In this simulation, you are the project leader for the development of a knowledge sharing database. You'll make decisions about the project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk. As you make these decisions, an adaptive scoreboard will reflect the impact of your choices on project success.

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CAPM® Exam Prep Course
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CAPM® Exam Prep Course

$459

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 6, 2023

This course provides a comprehensive preparation for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification exam including exam-taking tips, 25 comprehensive module quizzes, and two full-length, 150-question practice exams covering the areas of interest from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide), which will provide a report to help you determine your areas of weakness.

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Effectively Managing Project Stakeholders
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Effectively Managing Project Stakeholders

$79

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 6, 2023

This online course is created to help project managers understand and resolve issues that can emerge from interactions among project stakeholders. The course contains ten concise case studies that explore common stakeholder issues. The case studies are designed to simulate the conversations and interactions that occur among project stakeholders, to show learners how to dissect causal elements from these types of conversations - just as they will have to do on their own projects—and to help them prepare appropriate responses. As students work through the case studies, they'll learn effective strategies to resolve stakeholder problems and gain the proficiency necessary to manage interactions and keep their projects on track.

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Strategic PDU Bundle
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Strategic PDU Bundle

$249

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 6, 2023

This bundle is designed to provide practitioners with many of the PDUs they need to fulfill their strategic PDU requirements.

Courses included in this bundle:

Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers

PM Primer: Conflict Resolution

Introduction to Finance

Understanding and Managing Budgets

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