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Taking online courses can be convenient and effective for busy professionals. Remember to take advantage of the flexibility and self-paced nature of the courses. Here are a few tips to help you make the most out of your online learning experience:

  1. Complete the Registration Form: Make sure to fill out the registration form accurately and select the course you're interested in.
  2. Check Your Confirmation: Once you've registered, keep an eye out for a confirmation email. This will contain instructions on how to complete the login/password portion of the course.
  3. Reach Out for Help: If you encounter any issues or have questions, don't hesitate to contact Marty Davis at gdavis@westga.edu or Gabi Walden at gwalden@westga.edu. They're there to assist you. You can also call our office at (678) 839-6615.
  4. Take Notes: Treat online courses like traditional face-to-face ones by taking notes. Writing down key points can help reinforce your learning.
  5. Practice Regularly: Apply what you learn to your daily tasks. Reflect on how the course material relates to your job, and try to implement new strategies or techniques.
  6. Don't Rush: Take your time with the material. If you find a concept challenging, revisit it and watch the sessions multiple times if needed.

By following these tips, you'll be well-equipped to make the most of your online courses and advance your professional development. Good luck!

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Leadership Fundamentals

(22 Hrs)

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?

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Communication, Collaboration and Coaching

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Project Management

(44 Hrs)

This online course introduces learners to the basics of project management. Throughout six segments, learners will practice the foundational skills of project management, consider the ethics involved in leading a team, and explore similarities and contrasts between Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies. The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to practice project management skills.
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Management Skills

(41 Hrs)

This online course equips both new and experienced managers with the skills and resources necessary to foster strong connections, lead change, and resolve potential conflicts. Throughout ten segments, students will learn practical ways to better coach and motivate their teams, whether operating in an in-person office environment or a remote work setting. The self-paced course offers an assortment of
interactive exercises, videos, case studies, and self-assessments that engage learners and provide opportunities to practice and apply key management skills.

 

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Business Communication

(24 Hrs)

Communicating clearly and concisely in written and oral formats is critical to your professional success. From clarifying and structuring your ideas to designing the PowerPoint slides that will best complement them, the techniques, interactive exercises, and checklists in this certificate program will help you create presentations and workplace documents that inform and persuade.
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Leadership for Women in Business

(25 Hrs)

This online course explores the various challenges that evidence suggests women in business are likely to face—challenges that are different (in kind or in scale) than those faced by men in business. Throughout seven segments, learners will explore key concepts and practices that all successful business people should be familiar with, such as leadership, management, communication, work-life balance, networking, negotiation, and body language.
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Frontline Manager

(36 Hrs)

The Frontline Manager® certificate and courses were developed to offer vital training in core managerial skills to first-level managers. With a focus on topics such as supervision, coaching, leadership styles, navigating organizational culture, and time management, the courses are designed to help frontline managers develop into true leaders within an organization.
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Digital Marketing

(36 Hrs)

This online course introduces learners to the principles, strategies, and technology of digital marketing. Video commentary from marketing professionals provides insight into the challenges and best practices of the field. The self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that engage students and provide opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge of digital marketing and practice relevant skills.
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Data Analytics

(30 Hrs)

This certificate in data analytics provides an overview of topics in statistics and their applications in a variety of fields. This certificate will present the basics of quantitative analysis and its increasing use in today's professional landscape. Learners are exposed to quantitative decision-making tools and techniques, which tie into real-world case studies. Each course in this certificate utilizes games, videos, interactive exercises, quizzes, real world case studies, and other engaging content to ensure rapid mastery of the content and direct application. Course videos and lessons focus on use of both Microsoft Excel and OpenOffice.
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Soft Skills Suite

(96 Hrs)

Soft skills enable you to interact and engage with others to fully utilize your hard skills. This series will help you learn the secret to achieving successful working relationships with people you perceive to be difficult and how to better communicate with others by managing conscious and unconscious codes.
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Administrative Assistant Suite

(72 Hrs)

Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations, and other industries have created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants. This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. You'll become an indispensable member of your team by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to turn your office into a high productivity machine.
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Grant Writing Suite

(72 Hrs)

The A to Z Grant Writing course provides students with the hands-on experience and knowledge they need to successfully begin the planning process for projects in need of grant funding. An approach to grantseeking begins with thinking about why the funding is needed and involving the grant applicant's stakeholders in the planning process.