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An Operating Return Approach to Creating Value I: Financial Statement AnalysisRegistration is not available at this time.The most common analysis metric used in business today is return on equity (ROE). While ROE is a powerful metric, it includes income and losses from both operating and nonoperating activities when, in fact, companies create value mainly through the core operations of the business. In recognition of that premise, this micro-course examines a variety of topics and concepts aimed at evaluating the profitability of a business from an operating perspective. |
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An Operating Return Approach to Creating Value II: Business ValuationRegistration is not available at this time.This course builds on Financial Statement Analysis: An Operating Return Approach by focusing on modeling the value drivers of a business so that managers and business owners can obtain the market value of their business. |
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Beyond Couples Therapy: Polyamory and Systemic PracticeThis course is intended for couples and family therapists working with non-monogamist and polyamorous clients. Kansas State University will award 1.5 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements to those participants who paid the optional fee. Content requires 3-5 hours to complete, and learners must score a minimum of 80% on the assessment. |
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Certified Crop Advisor Exam Prep CourseThe Certified Crop Advisor Exam Review Course is a self-paced program that runs for 10 months (304 days) from the date of enrollment. |
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Core Skills and StrategiesThis course presents communication theories and interpersonal skills relevant to conflict resolution, including the understanding of, analysis of, and management of conflict. Completion of the course meets the Kansas Office of Dispute Resolution's training requirements for state approval in core mediation [K.S.A. 5-501 and Rule 902(e)]. Kansas State University will award 45 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements to those participants who paid the optional fee. |
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Culture and ConflictThis course is an exercise in critical thinking, cultural exploration, and self-reflection. It explores the cultural dimensions of conflict, including the role of culture in defining conflict for individuals and groups. The dynamics of interpersonal beliefs and socialization, cross cultural conflict theory and issues related to application are also examined. Kansas State University will award 45 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements to those participants who paid the optional fee. |
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Cyber Pipeline 2022-2023 High SchoolsRegistration is not available at this time.An overview of the history of computers and programming. Famous historical figures and their impact in modern computing. Introduction to major topics in computer science such as artificial intelligence, high performance computing, cryptography, big data, cybersecurity, robotics, and more. Brief experience with computer programming concepts. |
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Cyber Pipeline 2022-2023 High Schools - Washburn Rural High School - CC 310Registration is not available at this time.Exploration of data structures & related algorithms in computer programming. Basic concepts of complexity analysis. Object-oriented design concepts. |
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Dining with Diabetes Online - State Virtual ProgramRegistration is not available at this time.Dining with Diabetes is an online course. |
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Facilitation Basics for Research & Extension ProfessionalsSetting the groundwork for successful facilitation |
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Facilitation Convergent Tools for Research & Extension ProfessionalsFocusing to action with facilitation tools |
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Facilitation Divergent Tools for Research & Extension ProfessionalsCreating possibilities using convergent facilitation tools |
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Family MediationRegistration is not available at this time.This course addresses the multi-dimensional aspects of divorce, including the legal divorce, the psychological divorce, and children of divorce. The second half of the semester focuses on how mediation can empower families, teens, and parents to resolve their interpersonal conflicts using a neutral third party. |
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Formulating an Innovation StrategyThis badge will explore the methods and tools organizational leaders can use to formulate an innovation strategy. We start with the organization's strategic direction and intent and how innovation can help the organization reach its goals. Then we will explore ways firms evaluate which innovation projects to pursue, how to decide if the innovation should be pursued in collaboration with others, and how it might be protected by intellectual property. |
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Foundations of Trauma and Traumatic StressThis course will introduce and review the theoretical and historical beginnings of the concept of trauma, which includes the inclusion of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a diagnosis in the DSM III. It will highlight the other forms of recognized traumatic events and stressors that have more recently been brought to light. It will discuss various trauma reactions, effects of stressful events, as well as the treatment of trauma. Resilience and transcendence of trauma will be outlined, with an emphasis on the importance of self-care for clinicians and helping professionals working in this area. Kansas State University will award 45 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements to those participants who paid the optional fee. |
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Fundamentals of Cloud Computing for Business 2023-2024The Fundamentals of Cloud Computing for Business badge delves into the realm of cloud-based systems, shedding light on the transformative impact these technologies have on organizational computing infrastructure. This comprehensive overview equips students with a clear understanding of cloud computing, exploring its various aspects and implications for businesses. The course provides valuable insights into critical considerations such as service level agreements, elasticity, security, audits, and practical implementation issues. Furthermore, the course encompasses vital topics like automation, infrastructure as code, DevOps, orchestration, and edge computingLearning Management System: Canvas Pro |
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Fundamentals of Data Analytics in BusinessRegistration is not available at this time.Become a data-savvy professional. In this badge, we will develop the most fundamental skills in data analytics, including data collection from websites and databases, data wrangling & ETL (extract-transform-load), visualization, and business intelligence. |
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Grant Development and Management Professional CourseThe online course Introduces students to the grant development process and provides an overview of what happens after a grant is awarded. At the end of the course, students will have completed a fundable proposal. Learners will receive eight weeks of intensive instruction by Dr. Elaine Johannes, Professor in Community Health & Extension Specialist and will have the opportunity of earning a microcredential and digital badge. Kansas State University will award 45 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements to those participants who paid the optional fee. |
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Grant Writing BasicsThis online course is two synchronous classes. The class resource materials are available the week before and three weeks afterwards. |
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Growing Growers - Starting a sustainable vegetable farmLearn the necessary skills for starting and maintaining an urban or peri-urban vegetable farm |
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High School Accounting InitiativeAccounting is the Language of Business. This course will help you develop an understanding of the basic principles of how accounting assists in running and managing a business. |
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Implementing an Innovation StrategyIn this badge, we examine the various factors organization leaders should consider when they implement their innovation strategy. Items such as organization size and structure as well as team size, composition, structure, leadership, and administration all impact the success of an innovation launch. We will also explore the best practices for improving both the effectiveness and efficiency of the new product development process and how the deployment strategy is impacted by effective timing, licensing and compatibility, pricing, distribution, and marketing strategies. |
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Introduction to Accounting AnalyticsThe objectives of this course are to improve data literacy, provide a foundational understanding of how to address accounting questions using data analytics, and help individuals understand where to begin incorporating data analytics in accounting. |
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Introduction to Entomology I: Morphology, Classification, and IdentificationThis course covers the basics of insect morphology, classification, and identification. |
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Introduction to Entomology II: Insect BiologyThis course provides an overview of the major areas of insect biology. |
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Introduction to Entomology III: Applied EntomologyThis course provides an overview of economic entomology as it applies to plants, animals, and Humans. |
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Introduction to IntrapreneurshipRegistration is not available at this time.In this badge, we will explore how existing organizations identify, assess, legitimize, and implement ideas and initiatives. In addition, we will investigate how organizations use the learnings from implementation to reassess the overall strategy and engage in entrepreneurial renewal. We will do an in-depth exploration of the first two intrapreneurship processes: entrepreneurial insight and idea assessment. |
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Introduction to Strategic InnovationRegistration is not available at this time.This microcredential will explore the importance of innovation for a firm's competitive success and the advancement of society in general, introduce some of the risks and costs of innovation, and look at why firms are much more likely to be successful if they have a well-crafted strategy for innovation. Specifically, we will look at likely sources of innovation, how innovations are frequently categorized, and why some innovations are more successful than others. |
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Kansas Hazardous Waste Handler TrainingThis online course must be completed within 30 days of enrollment. |
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Kansas Register of Deeds Training: Legal Descriptions and the Process of ReviewsRegistration is not available at this time.This training is offered for 3 hours of professional development activity. Participants must attend the full training session to receive credit for this program. |
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt CourseRegistration is not available at this time.The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt focuses on mastery of Lean Six Sigma theory, strategies, and advanced tools and techniques through in-depth application and analysis. This course will enhance professional expertise needed to implement and lead complex projects and provide the skills necessary to teach and mentor others. The focus of the Black Belt course is on in-depth coverage of topics including, but not limited to: value stream mapping, advanced statistical theory, A3 management, advanced design for six sigma (DFSS), project management for large projects, coaching and mentoring teams for process improvement, organizational change management, advanced hypothesis testing, history and theory of quality, advanced lean theory and tools, implementation of LSS in an organization, and use of advanced Minitab features. |
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt CourseThe Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course delves into the DMAIC process through in-depth information, analysis, and application of Six Sigma and Lean concepts that can be immediately applied to projects and for leading and managing process improvement teams. The course is designed to certify participants as competent in the fundamentals of the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt body of knowledge as defined by Kansas State University. |
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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt CourseKansas State University Global Campus and the College of Business Administration offer a two-day introductory Yellow Belt course as the foundation program of Lean Six Sigma and its methodologies. The main goal of the Yellow Belt course is to learn how Lean Six Sigma can be used by individuals and teams to improve customer satisfaction, reduce errors, increase efficiencies and work more effectively to solve problems. |
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Market Segmentation and PositioningRegistration is not available at this time.The purpose of market segmentation and positioning is to gain sustainable competitive advantages and superior efficiency on the basis of different customer needs and wants so that marketers can provide effective and efficient marketing strategies and decision making. |
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Master Food Volunteer Online ProgramRegistration is not available at this time.The Kansas Master Food Volunteer (MFV) Program provides a foundation of knowledge to volunteers in the subject areas of food safety, food science, food preparation, and food preservation. |
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Organizational ConflictThis course provides an overview of the theories, methods, and practice issues involved in identifying and assessing sources of conflict. Students will learn about organizations, organizational development, causes and sources of conflict within organizations, dispute systems design, and how conflict resolution professionals work as interveners and agents of change. Kansas State University will award 45 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements to those participants who paid the optional fee. |
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Organizing, Visualizing and Describing Data for Financial ApplicationsRegistration is not available at this time.In this course, participants distinguish between data types and explore data structuring methods. They will use frequency distributions, contingency tables, and diverse visualization tools. Essential statistical measures like central tendency and kurtosis are covered. The course empowers learners with key skills for efficient data analysis and representation. |
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Pharmacological PrinciplesThis continuing education course will review the functions and problems of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems, as well as the nervous, sensory, and genitourinary systems. The human body is susceptible to multiple ailments and disorders. Therefore, several different treatments are available depending on the severity of the malady. In this course, we offer the prescription treatments used to manage or control these diseases. We will review the different diseases and disorders associated with each system and the variety of drugs and therapies required for disease management and prevention. |
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Practicum in Intravenous and Injectable Nutrient TherapyThis continuing education course is intended for chiropractic physicians in the State of Idaho as part of the requirements to apply for the *Clinical Nutrition Certification through the state of Idaho board of chiropractic physicians. This course is offered by the Professional Development Academy, LLC. Laurence V. Hicks, ND, DC, DO is the instructor. Questions about the course should be directed to Dr. Laurence Hicks. Kansas State University will award 24 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements. |
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Recertification in Clinical NutritionThis continuing education course is intended for chiropractic physicians in the State of Idaho as part of the recertification requirements for the Clinical Nutrition Certification through the state of Idaho Board of Chiropractic Physicians. This continuing education course may also be beneficial for the continuing education needs of chiropractic physicians in the states of Oregon, Utah, and Oklahoma where broad scopes of practice exist. This course is offered by the Professional Development Academy, LLC. Laurence V. Hicks, ND, DC, DO is the instructor. Questions about the course should be directed to Dr. Laurence Hicks. Kansas State University will award 12 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements. |
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Register of Deeds Training - Fall 2023Registration is not available at this time.This training is offered for 3 hours of professional development activity. Participants must attend the full training session to receive credit for this program. |
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Research Methods in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceRegistration is not available at this time.Participants enrolled in this course will gain knowledge and skills in management analytics and research methods, and explore how those intersect with AI. Participants will develop and demonstrate an ability to formulate business problems correctly, select appropriate data collection methods, and prepare data for analysis. |
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Risk Management on the FarmK-State Research and Extension recognizes the uncertainty that farmers and ranchers are experiencing due to fluctuating grain and input prices. More than ever, risk management of the operation is critical to long-term sustainability. This course will teach principles of determining cost of production, developing a marketing plan, evaluating crop insurance options, and participating in farm programs (ARC/PLC). Participants will work with a case farm to apply these topics to a real-world farming operation through hands-on, self-graded activities. The goal is for participants to acquire risk management skills they can apply directly to their own farming operations. The bulk of this course focuses on risk management for row-crop farming operations but also includes similar risk management principles for beef cow/calf operations. Other special topics will include managing stress and being resilient in tough times, and communicating effectively with family members. |
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Rural Grocery Transition SpecialistThe Rural Grocery Transition Specialist Program trains and deploys resource professionals across the country to better serve rural grocers through business transitions This professional development opportunity is intended for resource providers who support rural communities. |
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Structured Literacy Professional LearningRegistration is not available at this time.A nine-module, self-paced structured literacy professional learning opportunity for all Kansas teachers. |
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Supporting Struggling Readers with Dyslexia in P-12 ClassroomsEarners can identify those readers who struggle within specific reading pillars due to dyslexia, have the ability to specifically sequence reading skills to improve comprehension, fluency, phonics, and phonemic awareness, and are skilled at using pedagogical techniques learned through content examples and simulations. |
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Tableau for Business IntelligenceTableau is a widely used software environment that provides business analysts with tools for sharing actionable insights with decision makers. Tableau enables analysts to acquire, filter, and transform data into a variety of high-level visualizations used for business intelligence. Tableau insights often are structured into interactive dashboards permitting further data exploration and communication. This course assumes no incoming Tableau knowledge as it moves learners from fundamental business data analytics skills into immediately applicable business intelligence acumen. |
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Using Financial Data to Transform Your Small BusinessThis course empowers small business owners with the tools necessary to create and analyze financial statements and budgets, which allows learners to make informed business decisions. |
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Violence Prevention and InterventionRegistration is not available at this time.**This noncredit course is not available for academic credit.**This course examines various theories of human aggression and violence, exploring their underlying assumptions about human nature and the causes of violence. Included is an introduction to a range of violence intervention and prevention approaches developed for use at the interpersonal, intergroup and societal level. |
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Working with Older Adults in Cooperative ExtensionThis self-paced, asynchronous professional development module is designed for Cooperative Extension professionals who are working alongside older adults. Modules will prepare professionals working in a variety of expertise areas to better understand adult development, ageism, critical issues facing older adults, and best practices for working with the older adult population. |