Business & Soft Skills courses - Joliet Junior College

Sales Fundamentals: Prospecting to the Close�

This one-day workshop is designed for small business owners, independent contractors, entrepreneurs, students and those who are seeking to learn the skill set of selling.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Main Campus, T-2002 Classroom

Relationship Networking: Connecting for Long Term Business Success

Learn the skill set of effectively engaging and networking with others in a social or business networking interaction.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Main Campus, T-1000 Conference Center Room

Essentials of Estate Planning

Everyone who has assets, no matter how large or small, will need an estate plan. The lack of a proper estate plan can cause far-reaching consequences. Learn whether you need a will, a trust or both.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Main Campus, T-1001 Conference Center Room

Built to Last: Protecting Your Business the Right Way

This attorney-led seminar is designed to help you lay the legal foundation your business needs to grow, thrive, and stay protected. Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen your existing operations, this seminar will walk you through the critical legal decisions and documents every business owner should understand.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Main Campus, T-1002 Conference Center Room

Stop the Scam: Staying Safe in a Digital World

In this engaging and practical seminar, a seasoned attorney will guide you through the most common (and the most clever) scams, teaching you how to recognize red flags, protect your personal and business information, and avoid costly mistakes.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Main Campus, T-1002 Conference Center Room

HR Foundations

This introductory course explores the human resources generalist role. Excellent course for supervisors, managers and anyone interested in the human resources field.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Main Campus, T-1000 Conference Center Room

Silent Selling: The Role of Body Language in the Selling Process

Discover how powerful nonverbal communication cues, like eye contact, facial expressions, posture, gestures and your energy can dramatically influence the outcome of the sales interaction.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Main Campus, T-1002 Conference Center Room

Elevating Leadership Effectiveness

Build key leadership skills and capabilities to enhance learning, develop competencies and facilitate knowledge transfer to employees.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Main Campus, T-1002 Conference Center Room

Certificate in Nonprofit Administration

Take a deep dive into nonprofit administration, financials, board governance, fundraising and overall best practices.

April 1, 2026 to May 6, 2026, Main Campus, T-2004 Classroom

Leadership & Emotional Intelligence: Elevating Performance with EQ

In this engaging three-part seminar, you'll explore how emotional intelligence (EQ) shapes effective leadership, decision-making, and team dynamics. Using the industry-leading EQ-i 2.0 assessment, you'll receive personalized insights into your strengths and growth areas.

April 8-22, 2026, Main Campus, T-1000 Conference Center Room

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