Learn all there is to know about writing grants, fundraising, and organizing a grant writing campaign. Gain hands-on experience and knowledge to successfully begin writing grant proposals, including real-world scenarios, and the opportunity to improve your work by reviewing previous grant proposals completed by peers.

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September 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027, Online Course

In this class, you will learn how to create a fundraising plan for all types of grantmakers. In addition, you will explore websites for finding and reviewing corporate, foundation, and government grant funding opportunities and grant application guidelines. Learn every aspect of strategic funding research, preparing a fundraising plan, writing an award-winning plan of operation, and creating a project budget without red flags.

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June 1, 2026 to December 28, 2026, Online Course

Gain the skills needed to plan and design successful corporate events. Learn how to execute a successful corporate event and how to set budgets and charge for event planning services.

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September 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027, Online Course

In this online course, you will train for a career as a paralegal. You will learn how to fulfill the standard duties associated with this vital role. After completing this course, you will be prepared to sit for and pass the Certified Paralegal (CP) exam.

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September 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027, Online Course

Learn everything you need to know to be successful in the nonprofit sector. Further the ideals and goals of your nonprofit by learning to compete more effectively for members, media attention, donors, clients, and volunteers. Learn to prepare grant proposals that get solid results for your organization or charity.

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September 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027, Online Course

Explore critical topics of communication, collaboration, culture, and diversity; examine organizational structure and support; learn new techniques for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding remotely; and tackle team productivity, effective feedback, and conflict issues. Before you know it, you will find that you have a whole new toolkit to help you keep your remote team happy, productive, motivated, and successful.

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September 7, 2026 to December 28, 2026, Online Course

This course will teach you the fundamental techniques that all successful technical writers use. You will learn how to translate complex information into easily understood language, and how to become a wizard at marrying the art of publishing with the science of technology.

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September 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027, Online Course

Learn to use QuickBooks® Online to record income and expenses; enter checks and credit card payments; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; and much more.

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September 7, 2026 to December 28, 2026, Online Course

Become the most qualified and valuable HR professional you can be with the 12-week Virtual SHRM Certification Preparation Course. With the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), you'll have the answers AND know what to do on the job. This course will help you prepare to take the exam.

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February 1, 2027 to April 19, 2027, Online Course

The Social Media Professional Certificate is designed to provide you with the foundation and skill set needed in the evolving world of social media tools and strategies so they can be immediately applied in the workplace.

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February 17, 2027 to March 24, 2027, Online Course

This program is designed to provide you with the skill and knowledge needed to be a successful project manager. The six modules are closely aligned with PMI® PMBOK© Guide and have been developed in cohort with the Northeast Indiana Chapter of PMI Professional Development group.

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October 13, 2026 to November 17, 2026, Doermer School of Business Bldg, Room 320
March 2, 2027 to April 13, 2027, Doermer School of Business Bldg, Room 320

The workforce now predominantly consists of Gen Y and Gen Z, as Baby Boomers retire by the thousands daily. These younger generations have distinct perspectives and motivations compared to Boomers and Gen X. This course equips leaders to understand and effectively manage teams with Gen Y and Gen Z members.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Online Course

Public speaking is one of the most valuable skills you can develop, whether you're interviewing for a job, leading a meeting, presenting ideas, growing a business, or simply communicating with confidence. Beginners and emerging speakers will learn to organize their thoughts, overcome nervousness, and communicate clearly in front of others. Participants will learn practical speaking techniques, presentation skills, and confidence-building strategies they can use in both personal and professional settings. Through hands-on exercises and supportive feedback, students will leave prepared to speak with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.

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January 26, 2027 to February 23, 2027, Doermer School of Business Bldg, Room 320

Learn the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) process, data collection techniques, and statistical methods used in Six Sigma projects.

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Train and certify in Six Sigma techniques. Learn the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) process aided by the advanced statistical methods used in Six Sigma projects. Includes Green Belt Certification.

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This introduction to the human resources profession and its practices is designed for entry-level HR professionals, small business owners responsible for the HR function in their companies, and those considering a potential change in careers.

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Impact is the result of leaders aligning individual and team expectations through shared awareness, ability, and agreement. This track focuses on developing strategies to create meaningful and measurable impacts within teams and organizations.

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Connection is the result of leaders exhibiting emotional recognition and regulation, individually and with others. Participants will explore how to build and maintain strong, empathetic relationships with their team members.

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Change is the result of leaders maintaining focused effort around clearly defined strategy and desired results.

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Success is the result of leaders being highly disciplined to sustain a focused effort over time. Participants will learn the importance of consistency, strategic planning, and goal setting in achieving long-term success.

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Are you working hard, but struggling to accomplish everything on your plate? Everyone can benefit from learning some new ideas for managing work life (or the work of life!) from Northern Indiana's only Certified Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant!

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