Featured Courses Food Sanitation and Safety 03/08/21 - 03/08/21 04/05/21 - 04/05/21 04/24/21 - 05/01/21 This course emphasizes food protection through sanitation training. You will learn proper food care for food service establishments. Successful completion of the course's qualifying examination qualifies individuals for Illinois Department of Public Health certification. Sexual Harassment Prevention - LIVE WEBINAR This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. This training meets the standards and guidelines for sexual harassment training that is required for all employers in the state of Illinois. Learn what sexual harassment is and what behaviors constitute sexual harassment. Become equipped with information regarding employee rights in the workplace regarding sexual assault and the information needed to file a report. Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: The Cost of Empathy During COVID 03/11/21 - 03/11/21 Working as a mental health clinician has always been challenging as we are truly "front line professionals". We can be exposed to tragedy, grief and pain on a daily basis. In this webinar you will learn about not just why you should pay attention to your own needs but how! Clinical Strategies for Helping Parents Emotionally Attune to Their Children 04/16/21 - 04/16/21 This webinar will explore strategies for helping parents to emotionally attune to their children and adolescents in a way that promotes healthy attachment and effective emotional regulation. Attention will be given to understanding and working with the child's core emotional needs and avoiding common obstacles parents face in making attuned connections with their children and adolescents. Options Empowerment Webinar Series for Healthcare Providers, Caregivers and Students 04/14/21 - 04/28/21 Learn new techniques, concepts and the latest information on assisting people living with disabilities in this 3-part webinar series. Each presenter has an intimate understanding and knowledge of the needs and solutions to advance the lives of people with disabilities. Teaching Self-Compassion to Your Clients (and Yourself) 06/10/21 - 06/10/21 People who go to therapy often carry guilt, shame, low-self esteem and are exhausted. Some seek therapy to help anxiety and constant self judgement that comes from perfectionism. Learn ways to help your clients, patients and yourself practice self compassion skills and discover the connection to being mindful. Rise Up! An Investment in WOMEN who LEAD 04/22/21 - 04/22/21 When leaders - especially women - improve, everyone wins! This conference shares how women can lean into challenging and awkward conversations, clarify important goals and become more effective leaders. 5 Steps to a Winning Resume - Live Webinar This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Need a resume refresher? Learn five easy steps to update your resume and win over the employer! AIDA Cover Letters This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Write cover letters with confidence using the simple AIDA (Attention Interest Desire Action) formula. Networking with Ease - Live Webinar This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Boost your professional network and connect with people and opportunities all around you! Perfecting Your Pitch - Live Webinar This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Why are you the ideal candidate for the job? Learn how to market yourself in 30 seconds or less. Top Interview Questions & Answers - Live Webinar This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. What are employers really looking for? Learn the most common interview questions and how to answer them. Leveraging LinkedIn - Live Webinar 03/09/21 - 03/09/21 Are you a job seeker looking to connect with employers on LinkedIn? Learn to optimize your profile for job search and build a LinkedIn network that can open doors to your next job opportunity. Micro-Internships for Students & Recent Grads - Live Webinar 03/02/21 - 03/02/21 What is a micro-internship and how do I apply? This webinar provides an overview of micro-internships and advice for students and recent graduates on how to successfully land a project. Acing the Video Interview - Live Webinar 03/16/21 - 03/16/21 Job interviews have gone virtual! Explore the different types of video interviews and learn expert tips for interviewing success. CPR Health Care Provider 05/01/21 - 05/01/21 06/01/21 - 06/01/21 This course provides the information, training, demonstration and practice necessary to pass the CPR Health Care Provider. Pre-Business Workshop This course contains no sessions This seminar will provide first-hand advice on what to expect when starting a small business. Bring your questions and learn about free services to assist you in your business venture. Financing Your Small Business This course contains no sessions Interested in small business financing? Find out what the bank will expect in your business proposal, how to properly prepare a small business loan proposal, and available, free, resources to assist you with the process. Drug-Free Workplace: Adjusting to Legal Cannabis This course contains no sessions This two-hour live webinar is designed for workplace professionals responsible for their organization's drug-free workplace policy. The program will provide practical observational tools to recognize and document the physical and behavioral indicators of drug intoxication in the workplace. Understanding and Working with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. This webinar will explore how adverse childhood experience disrupt the adult-child attachment process and go on to create a host of other challenges that extend through the lifespan. Attention will be given to discussing trauma-informed strategies in working with children and clinical interventions with adults.

Upcoming Courses Introduction to Voice Acting - Live Webinar January 5, 2021 to April 30, 2021 Current Event Discussion Group January 13, 2021 to April 21, 2021 Introduction to Cryptography - Online Course February 20, 2021 to May 20, 2021 Introduction to Cryptography - Online Course March 1, 2021 to June 1, 2021 Micro-Internships for Students & Recent Grads - Live Webinar Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Forklift Operator Training Thursday, March 4, 2021 Lab Interpretations: Coagulation Studies Thursday, March 4, 2021

Featured Courses

Food Sanitation and Safety 03/08/21 - 03/08/21 04/05/21 - 04/05/21 04/24/21 - 05/01/21 This course emphasizes food protection through sanitation training. You will learn proper food care for food service establishments. Successful completion of the course's qualifying examination qualifies individuals for Illinois Department of Public Health certification.

Sexual Harassment Prevention - LIVE WEBINAR This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. This training meets the standards and guidelines for sexual harassment training that is required for all employers in the state of Illinois. Learn what sexual harassment is and what behaviors constitute sexual harassment. Become equipped with information regarding employee rights in the workplace regarding sexual assault and the information needed to file a report.

Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: The Cost of Empathy During COVID 03/11/21 - 03/11/21 Working as a mental health clinician has always been challenging as we are truly "front line professionals". We can be exposed to tragedy, grief and pain on a daily basis. In this webinar you will learn about not just why you should pay attention to your own needs but how!

Clinical Strategies for Helping Parents Emotionally Attune to Their Children 04/16/21 - 04/16/21 This webinar will explore strategies for helping parents to emotionally attune to their children and adolescents in a way that promotes healthy attachment and effective emotional regulation. Attention will be given to understanding and working with the child's core emotional needs and avoiding common obstacles parents face in making attuned connections with their children and adolescents.

Options Empowerment Webinar Series for Healthcare Providers, Caregivers and Students 04/14/21 - 04/28/21 Learn new techniques, concepts and the latest information on assisting people living with disabilities in this 3-part webinar series. Each presenter has an intimate understanding and knowledge of the needs and solutions to advance the lives of people with disabilities.

Teaching Self-Compassion to Your Clients (and Yourself) 06/10/21 - 06/10/21 People who go to therapy often carry guilt, shame, low-self esteem and are exhausted. Some seek therapy to help anxiety and constant self judgement that comes from perfectionism. Learn ways to help your clients, patients and yourself practice self compassion skills and discover the connection to being mindful.

Rise Up! An Investment in WOMEN who LEAD 04/22/21 - 04/22/21 When leaders - especially women - improve, everyone wins! This conference shares how women can lean into challenging and awkward conversations, clarify important goals and become more effective leaders.

5 Steps to a Winning Resume - Live Webinar This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Need a resume refresher? Learn five easy steps to update your resume and win over the employer!

AIDA Cover Letters This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Write cover letters with confidence using the simple AIDA (Attention Interest Desire Action) formula.

Networking with Ease - Live Webinar This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Boost your professional network and connect with people and opportunities all around you!

Perfecting Your Pitch - Live Webinar This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Why are you the ideal candidate for the job? Learn how to market yourself in 30 seconds or less.

Top Interview Questions & Answers - Live Webinar This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. What are employers really looking for? Learn the most common interview questions and how to answer them.

Leveraging LinkedIn - Live Webinar 03/09/21 - 03/09/21 Are you a job seeker looking to connect with employers on LinkedIn? Learn to optimize your profile for job search and build a LinkedIn network that can open doors to your next job opportunity.

Micro-Internships for Students & Recent Grads - Live Webinar 03/02/21 - 03/02/21 What is a micro-internship and how do I apply? This webinar provides an overview of micro-internships and advice for students and recent graduates on how to successfully land a project.

Acing the Video Interview - Live Webinar 03/16/21 - 03/16/21 Job interviews have gone virtual! Explore the different types of video interviews and learn expert tips for interviewing success.

CPR Health Care Provider 05/01/21 - 05/01/21 06/01/21 - 06/01/21 This course provides the information, training, demonstration and practice necessary to pass the CPR Health Care Provider.

Pre-Business Workshop This course contains no sessions This seminar will provide first-hand advice on what to expect when starting a small business. Bring your questions and learn about free services to assist you in your business venture.

Financing Your Small Business This course contains no sessions Interested in small business financing? Find out what the bank will expect in your business proposal, how to properly prepare a small business loan proposal, and available, free, resources to assist you with the process.

Drug-Free Workplace: Adjusting to Legal Cannabis This course contains no sessions This two-hour live webinar is designed for workplace professionals responsible for their organization's drug-free workplace policy. The program will provide practical observational tools to recognize and document the physical and behavioral indicators of drug intoxication in the workplace.

Understanding and Working with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. This webinar will explore how adverse childhood experience disrupt the adult-child attachment process and go on to create a host of other challenges that extend through the lifespan. Attention will be given to discussing trauma-informed strategies in working with children and clinical interventions with adults.