Instructor: William Draves

William Draves
Biography: William A. Draves has been working from home since 1998. He manages a staff who live and work in six states, from Rhode Island to Oregon. He created a new system for supervising remote workers based on outcomes and results, which he and his staff have been using for over 20 years. He and his associate created one of the first virtual offices in the country, and his staff gathers almost daily for both work and social interaction.

Classes by this instructor


Advanced Marketing Concepts
Forget the fads and dump the buzz words. Take your knowledge of marketing to a new level. These advanced marketing concepts will enable you to develop more effective marketing campaigns and results. This course is included in the Integrated Marketing Certificate course.
June 3-28, 2024, Online Only
Advanced Teaching Online
There are tremendous opportunities for teaching online. Discover how to plan, develop and teach an online course. Learn how to create online audio lectures with slide shows, and find out how self-quizzes enhance learning. This class is included in the Certificate in Online Teaching course.
June 3-28, 2024, Online Only
Certificate in Business Writing
Successful communicators in the workplace move forward, others move back. Enhance your career by improving this critical communication skill.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Business Writing, Effective Copywriting, and Writing News and Press Releases.

June 3, 2024 to August 30, 2024, Online Only
Certificate in Leadership Development
Especially geared for future leaders in the Gen Y generation (born 1980-1999), this certificate course provides practical information on advancing your leadership potential and making a difference in both the workplace and in society.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Leadership Principles, Developing Your Leadership Skills, and Developing Your Professional Career.

June 3, 2024 to August 30, 2024, Online Only
Certificate in Learning Styles
New research and information comes out frequently about how your learners - and you - learn. Everyone learns differently. This course brings you the most advanced information about three of the most prevalent student characteristics you face in teaching: generation, gender, and the autism spectrum.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Developing the Socialization Skills of Students with ASD in the Inclusive Classroom, Gender Matters: Gender in the Classroom, and Generational Learning Styles.

June 3-28, 2024, Online Only
Certificate in Online Teaching
Whether you are new to teaching online or already doing it, this program will give you the fundamentals of teaching online as well as the most advanced tips and techniques in the business. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Advanced Teaching Online, Designing Online Instruction, and Fostering Online Discussion.
June 3, 2024 to August 30, 2024, Online Only
Certified Remote Work Manager
Working from home is here to stay. Discover how to communicate with and manage remote workers, one of the fastest-growing sectors of the workforce.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Remote Working and Communicating, Managing Remote Workers, and Remote Work Manager Practicum.

June 3, 2024 to August 30, 2024, Online Only
Collaborative Management
Collaborative skills are essential to help harness the energy of groups and teams for maximum performance and productivity. Explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight on how to expand your collaborative skills for the success of your team or organization. This class is included in the Management Certificate course.
May 6-31, 2024, Online Only
Developing Your Leadership Skills
Especially for future and emerging leaders in Gen Y, come discover the key concepts of being a leader and the best strategies for developing your leadership skills and influence. Learn the unspoken secrets that leaders know and the strategies they employ/exhibit for influencing others. This course is included in the Certificate in Leadership Development course.
May 6-31, 2024, Online Only
Remote Work Manager Practicum
In the third course of this certificate series, you will master what you need to know and document your achievement. You will review materials from the first two courses, have weekly one-to-one communication with your instructor, and create a plan for your next level of managing remote work. This course is included in the Certified Remote Work Manager course.
June 3-28, 2024, Online Only