Have you ever wondered about the benefits of learning project management? Project management skills are increasingly in demand and are often required in a wide range of occupations and industries. Join us for a free informational session to explore these valuable skills and discover how they can enhance your career. Learn about the advantages of taking courses or earning certifications in project management and how they can help you excel professionally. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future!

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These courses will provide managers the basic foundation they need to become competent Agile practitioners. The program introduces the learner to the basic methodologies, practices, and key concepts of Agile and enables the learner to explore, through case studies, many of the common challenges of working on an Agile team.

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Introduces essential oils' properties benefits and effects on the body when used in clinical and holistic settings. Massage therapists should have prior education and understanding of basic massage techniques before registering for this course. (20 contact hours, CEUs included). Check the college bookstore to purchase 3-pack of therapeutic grade oils (lemon, lavender, and peppermint) and optional textbook.

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Do you want to become a licensed tax preparer, expand your tax knowledge to help you in your business, or just add skills to your resume? This 14-week course includes interactive sessions to prepare you for the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners Licensed Tax Preparer exam.
This class is offered each fall

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Gain new tools to organize your work and home to-dos using strategies that support your brain to visually track your activities and progress. Learn techniques to work efficiently, manage everyday stress, and complete tasks. Leave this 3-hour hands-on course with an easy-to-follow action plan.

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Friday, March 27, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Online
Monday, June 29, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Online

Transform your approach to time management with this engaging course. Learn how to optimize your brain for efficiency, effective planning, and reduced stress. Imagine confidently completing every task, equipped with concrete tools and strategies to stay on track, plan your day/week, and prioritize workload.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Online

The AHA's BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills. The HeartCode BLS Provider provides the same education and certification as the standard BLS with a convenient online portion that can be done at home followed by an in-person 2.5-hour skills session. See Additional Course Information for details on the in-person skills session guidelines.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 6:00pm-8:30pm PST | Bend
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 6:00pm-8:30pm PST | Bend
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 9:00am-11:30am PST | Bend

This AHA Heartsaver HeartCode course teaches lifesaving skills perfect for the general public in a hybrid format including a convenient self-paced online course followed by an in-person 2.5 hour skills session. In-person course guidelines can be viewed in the "Additional Course Information" section of the online course listing.

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This self-paced online course fulfills the 1 hour Cultural Competency Continuing Education requirement as defined by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists. NCBTMB Approved Provider.

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January 5, 2026 to March 29, 2026 | 12:00am-11:59pm PST | Bend

This self-paced online course fulfills the 4 contact hour Professional Ethics and the 1 hour Cultural Competency Continuing Education requirements as defined by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists. NCBTMB Approved Provider.

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January 5, 2026 to March 29, 2026 | 12:00am-11:59pm PST | Bend

This self-paced online course is a general review of ethics and standards and fulfills the 4 contact hour Professional Ethics Continuing Education requirement as defined by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists. NCBTMB Approved Provider.

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January 5, 2026 to March 29, 2026 | 12:00am-11:59pm PST | Bend

This course is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. This course uses AHA's research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students' learning of skills.

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An effective human resource management strategy is a valuable asset to any company, but those running small businesses often cannot justify designating a full-time HR professional to manage employee relations, compensation, policy-making, performance management, and employee appraisals. These courses will teach you the basics of managing the benefits and policies that support an effective staff. What does an employer need to know about anti-discrimination regulations? What are the key aspects of pay policies? How can employers avoid the traps of the employee selection process? Discover the answers to these and other important questions.

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These courses will help you become reacquainted with your own stores of creativity and innovation. Gain a set of tools that allow you to leverage your creativity to identify and solve organizational problems. One activity asks you how you might look at a problem from a different angle to produce a more creative result; others walk you through the process of using analogies or replacement techniques to invent creative solutions to problems.

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Become more confident, make great first impressions, get along with others, and create better personal and professional relationships. This course provides a step-by-step process to become a great conversationalist as you use communication to build rapport and create trust, warmth, and respect.

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Leadership Lab@COCC is a six-topic leadership development experience incorporating many learning activities to grow the habits successful leaders need in today's workplace. Beginning with Emotional Intelligence, the program moves through the essential topics of Accountability & Delegation, Coaching & Feedback, Working With Difficult People, Performance Management, and Team Building.

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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? These courses address all of these questions and many more.

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Choose from a range of online courses designed for the experienced manager as well as those who are new to management. Get a head start on managing issues correctly and professionally with less stress and fewer negative organizational circumstances.

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If you have ever had trouble memorizing medical terms, this course (and word association approach) is for you. You'll learn medical terminology from an anatomical approach by looking at each root term, its origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage.

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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a continual learning process. Professionals with previous MI training or practice will continue developing skills in their role supporting individuals to make and sustain behavior changes.

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Friday, May 1, 2026 | 8:30am-4:30pm PDT | Bend

Learn the core concepts and components of supply chain management, including supplier evaluations, logistics, inventory management, and other supply chain practices.

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These self-paced courses prepare you for the successful completion of the MindEdge Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt Certification Exams by explaining the concepts, strategies, tools, and techniques you will need to complete process improvement projects and activities.

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Fundamentals of traditional Thai massage and its applications will be explored. Advanced techniques will be practiced using traditional methods and their applications. Students should have the ability to kneel and move around comfortably in this position.

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In collaboration with Central Oregon Community College, including the Early Childhood Education Program and Community Education, the Central Oregon Chapter of the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children will host its annual conference on April 24 and 25 at COCC in Bend, Oregon. This year's theme, Hearts and Minds: Building Strong Foundations with Literacy and Social-Emotional Learning.

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April 24-25, 2026 | 8:00am-5:30pm PDT | Bend

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? In this fast-paced, interactive session, you'll get a crash course on artificial intelligence-what it is, why it matters, and how to use it responsibly. Explore the fundamentals of Generative AI and learn essential ethical considerations. Walk away with practical next steps for integrating AI into your personal or professional life. Perfect for beginners-no experience required! (Access to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Gemini is encouraged but not required.)

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Students will practice reflexology routines, pressure points, and techniques that combine to make a unique foot massage similar to those enjoyed throughout the world.

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Make your transition from peer to supervisor successful. Being promoted to a role supervising your former peers is one of the most difficult transitions to make in your career. Learn how to develop agreements to hold yourself and others accountable, build your team, address poor performance, set goals, and support your organization.

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Friday, April 17, 2026 | 8:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond

Advanced massage training when working with pregnant clients that will include precautions, draping, positioning and how massage can support women in labor.

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The principles of deep tissue massage, neuromuscular therapies, and muscle energy techniques will be applied to target athletic performance and recovery, as well integrating techniques to aide in rehabilitation of athletic related injuries.

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