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Career Skills
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Adapting Microsoft Excel® for Business PACS036
You may use MS Excel® for
its nancial spreadsheets,
but did you know it can do
so much more? Learn how Excel® can help you be more productive in your business. Prerequisites: basic Excel®
(e.g. enter numbers, text, simple formulas into cells); basic MS-Windows (open
and save les, create folders), ability to use a web browser (e.g. Google), mouse and keyboard. We will use Excel®
in a Windows 7 environment, and what you learn will also apply to the Apple environment.
Facilitator: Dan Doherty.
See bio on page 54.
Length: 2 days
Date: Wed, Mar 2-Thu, Mar 3, 2016 Time: 9:30am-4pm
Cost: $265 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Wed, Feb 17, 2016
Adapting Microsoft Word® for Business PACS035
You may use MS Word® to create and edit documents, but do you want to learn more? Discover what else Word® can do for you and your business. Prerequisites: basic Word® (e.g. type and format text, insert pictures, manage basic page layout), basic MS- Windows (open and save les, create folders), ability to use
a web browser (e.g. Google), mouse and keyboard. We will use Word® in a Windows 7 environment, and what you learn will also apply to the Apple environment.
Facilitator: Dan Doherty.
See bio on page 54.
Length: 2 days
Date: Wed, Nov 25-Thu, Nov 26, 2015 Time: 9:30am-4pm
Cost: $265 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Wed, Nov 11, 2015
Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Successful Freelance Business PACS029
Discover how to develop a
solid understanding of what
is required to start your own freelance business. Learn
the essential components of freelancing: nding your rst client, setting rates, balancing billable vs. non-billable hours, must-have marketing materials, the importance of contracts, scope creep, sub-contracting, research, networking, and more. Group discussions will analyze hypothetical situations and key business concepts.
This course is essential for new freelancers and will provide valuable lessons for experienced freelance professionals.
Facilitator: Jason Finnerty. See bio on page 55. Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2015 Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: $85 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Oct 31, 2015
Big Data & the Future
PACS043
What is big data? How, if at
all, can I use it to good effect? Learn the terminology, the background, and the potential future directions of big data (also known as analytics): the trend now underlying much of modern business. Risk, liability and privacy concerns are also introduced, but the focus will be on unpacking the 5 Vs (Volume, Velocity, Variety, Validity and Value) in the context of your life, your business, and/or the ‘leaning’ initiatives in your government department.
Facilitator: Robert Thompson. See bio on page 64.
Length: 1 day
Date: Fri, Mar 4, 2016
Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Fri, Feb 19, 2016
Brain Fitness
PACS020
Today, the hectic pace of life seems to be contributing to greater stress, fatigue, illness, and burnout. Discover how negative effects of daily life
are impacting your brain and can be countered with brain tness. Enhance functioning
in your personal, social, spiritual and professional life by incorporating recent research on brain function that outlines limitations and untapped potential. Using interactive and experiential exercises, discover strategies to maximize mental resources, avoid distractions, keep emotions in check, and be more mindful.
Facilitator: Paul Mohapel. See bio on page 60. Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, Apr 2, 2016 Time: 9am-5pm Location: Sooke
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Mar 19, 2016
Building a Business Case PACS024
Learn how to develop a business case that provides all essential information
to support a decision regarding an initiative or project. You will have the opportunity to work through all the phases of business case development, produce a full draft of a business case, and practise presenting it to decision-makers.
Facilitator: Doug Kerr.
See bio page 57.
Length: 2 days
Date: Wed, Jan 27-Thu, Jan 28, 2016 Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: $375 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Wed, Jan 13, 2016
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