Human resources professionals are charged with supporting the success of their organizations in ways that are ethical and socially responsible. Ethical organizations must consider questions about what is right and fair in all decision-making processes. Because HR professionals are involved in designing and enforcing policies that impact the people who work in an organization, they play an especially powerful role in shaping the ethical culture. Each of these 1.5-hour courses explores the relationship between human resources and creating an ethical workplace. While some delve into theoretical and philosophical questions about how we can know what is right and wrong, others focus on applying theory to practice in an organizational setting. After completing the courses in this certificate, the learner will be prepared to play an essential role in shaping the ethical culture in their workplace. Each self-paced course features an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, case studies, and assessments.

Courses included in the Certificate:

HR Ethics Series:

Defining Business Ethics

Ethical Decision Making

Theories of Ethics

Capitalism, Inequality and Justice

Corporations and Corporate Social Responsibility

Common Ethical Challenges

Leadership and Organizational Ethics

Issues in the Workplace

Globalization and Ethics

Building an Ethical Organization

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To keep pace with changing business environments, new technologies, and current employee needs, human resources professionals must have a thorough understanding of the topics and issues shaping today's workplace. This series of courses addresses a range of key issues, "hot topics," and trends, including in-demand benefits, flexible work arrangements, and inclusive workspaces.

Creating a safe, collaborative workplace where employees feel welcome and supported requires human resources professionals to face some difficult issues and challenges. In this bundle of courses, you'll learn about current issues your employees may be facing and best practices for promoting employee well-being. With a deeper understanding of potential issues that may arise, you'll be better equipped to provide guidance, policies, and resources to help employees thrive.

Individual courses offered in this certificate program are listed below.

Marijuana and the Workplace

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Pay Equity

Promoting Employee Well-being

Handling Workplace Violence

Buzzworthy Benefits

Employee Classification

Flexible Work Arrangements

Recruiting Multi-generational Employees

The Future of Work

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This online course teaches essential leadership skills to help learners stand out as leaders among their peers. The coursework discusses the theories of leadership and offers real-world practical explanations and definitions. Throughout five segments, learners will explore questions such as: What is leadership, and why is it important? How does a leader encourage change without triggering fearful resistance? What are the key elements to leading an effective team? What is the role of charisma in leadership? How can a leader achieve work-life balance? The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, case studies, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to practice leadership skills.

Topics covered in the course:

-Intro to Leadership

-Body Language for Leaders

-Leading Teams

-Leading adn Managing Change

-Leaders amd Work-Life Balance

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The PM Skills® PMSCP™ certification includes 14 courses that are completely online and self-paced, which provides the most flexibility in completing the curriculum. No prerequisites are required for the PM Skills® courses, but it is recommended that you complete the Interpersonal Skills for Project Leaders course before beginning the others. The learner must complete all 14 courses before taking the PMSCP™ certification exam. A course will be considered complete when the participant has done all assignments, exercises, review checkpoints, and has received at least a 70% on the course final exam. All PM Skills® courses carry Project Management Institute Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Upon successful completion of the PM Skills® courses, students will be required to achieve a passing mark of 70% or higher on the PMSCP™ exam. The exam consists of 200 questions covering material from the 14 PM Skills™ courses. The following highlights the exam: Along with all 14 PM Skills® courses, the PMSCP™ exam is included in the cost of the course bundle. Students will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the exam (70% or higher).

The exam is administered and proctored online. Students will need to have an active internet connection to complete the exam.

The exam consists of 200 questions. The questions are randomly selected and cover material from all 14 PM Skills® courses.

Students have a maximum of 2 hours to complete the exam.

Once the exam is complete, the student will be notified immediately if they passed the exam.

Students will not have access to their answers; this information is kept confidential.

Upon successfully completing these courses and the final PMSCP™ certification exam, you will be awarded the PM Skills® PMSCP™ certification.

Individual courses offered in this certificate program are listed below.

PM Skills®: Critical Thinking and Decision Making

PM Skills®: Interpersonal Skills for Project Leaders

PM Skills®: Negotiation

PM Skills®: Communication

PM Skills®: Leadership

PM Skills®: Conflict Management

PM Skills®: Team Development

PM Skills®: Change Management

PM Skills®: Interaction and Engagement

PM Skills®: Planning and Project Design

PM Skills®: Embracing Risk and Uncertainty

PM Skills®: Tailoring and Adaptability

PM Skills®: Analysis and Problem Solving

PM Skills®: Expanding Focus and Alignment

PMSCP™ Certification Exam

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This course introduces designers to concepts related to standards of practice, including ethics, accessibility, and diversity and inclusion. Because design is often intertwined with the culture, brand, and vision of an organization, designers play a key role in promoting ethical and inclusive business practices. This course equips designers with the foundational knowledge necessary to make a positive impact in their organizations and their work. Through a series of interactive exercises and case studies, designers can test their knowledge and apply what they're learning to real-world scenarios.

Follow this link to register: https://catalog.mindedge.com/rsu19/courses/2146/aiga-standards-of-professional-practice

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Looking to improve your digital skills for school? Whether you want to learn new things for your current class(s) or you’re looking to do something completely different, we can help you navigate the digital landscape to find, access, and/or complete your computer goals.

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• Building basic computer skills for school
• Improving skills in online research, protecting personal information online, and adapting to new online tools for shopping, personal care, and financial literacy.
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• Brushing up on industry standard digital tools and software, like GSuite and Microsoft Office.
• Asking specific questions regarding your individual needs.

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Looking to improve your digital skills for work? Whether you want to learn new things for your current job or you’re looking to do something completely different, we can help you navigate the digital landscape to find, access, and/or complete your computer goals.

Register to meet with our tech advisor to learn about the free and low cost options to meet your needs.  Our staff will assist you with your individual needs and help you find additional resources.

Some examples of ways that we can help:

• Building basic computer skills for work, school, or to help you manage your child’s computer access.
• Improving skills in online research, protecting personal information online, and adapting to new online tools for shopping, personal care, and financial literacy.
• Online Job Search Skills, including online search techniques and how to apply for jobs online.
• Brushing up on industry standard digital tools and software, like GSuite and Microsoft Office.
• Asking specific questions regarding your individual needs.

Please complete the registration form and RSU 13 Adult and Community Education staff will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.

This comprehensive assessment will let you know if you have the computer skills you need to be successful in school, work, and home. After testing, if you need to improve your skills, we can help you design a learning plan, either in a class, or in personalized lessons.