May 2020 - MHC Continuing Studies Newsletter

May 2020

Pivoting to an online format

The definition of pivot : the action or an instance of turning around on a point.

This word has been used a lot over the last couple months as businesses and people try to figure out how to drastically change what they have always done to follow the news rules and regulations due to COVID-19. We have been no different, as we have been trying to switch from face-to-face classes to an online format where possible.

So if you have some time on your hands right now (and it's okay if you don't!) it might be a great opportunity to add some new skills to your resume. And if your skill resembles the lady on the left, maybe you can teach a course for us ;)

Current Online Course Offerings

These courses are scheduled for June. While we hope we can do these face to face, we are ready to move them online if needed. Same great teachers and courses, just a different format!

Management Skills for Supervisors Certificate (Monday, June 1, 8, 15 & 22 from 9:00am-4:00pm)

Being responsible for the effectiveness of others requires a delicate balance of goals, teamwork and encouragement. This program will provide you with skills and knowledge to effectively manage others and maximize productivity. Combine professional knowledge with people skills to thrive in your management role with increased confidence and purpose. Great leaders are known for their ability to communicate clearly and effectively, listen to problems and provide solutions, and encourage motivation and goals. The Management Skills for Supervisors certificate program will develop your leadership skills or refine existing skills to drive your career to the next level.

Interpersonal Communication: Dealing with Difficult People (June 12th)

· Techniques and skills for dealing with challenging people for positive outcomes including co-

workers, clients, bosses/supervisors and those in your networks

· Practical, effective and specific strategies for creating win - win outcomes with anyone

· Coping and turn-around strategies for dealing with very difficult people

· Understanding underlying causes of difficult behaviours and why they challenge us

Interpersonal Communication: Managing Behaviours (June 19th)

· Managing ourselves and the situation for better outcomes

· Managing “less than perfect” behaviour of others

· Understand the underlying issues in difficult situations

· Specific actions for gaining control and managing more effectively

Online Career Training :

BUSINESS COACHING CERTIFICATE (June 1)

Workplace Mentoring & Coaching—Level 1

Mentoring and coaching have come to be used more frequently in organizations to improve leadership competencies. The knowledge you gather will change the way you see yourself in the workplace.

Workplace Mentoring & Coaching—Level 2

In this course you will develop skills in the development, implementation, and support of coaching and mentoring programs in your workplace. Critical analysis and improvement of your programs alongside group dynamics and innovative strategies will also be examined in terms of coaching and mentoring programs. This course offers the much-awaited toolkit you have been searching for to improve your employees’ performance and create the working environment that your employees will find truly rewarding.

Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 Series (May 13th)

This series combines the Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 into one bundle for a savings of over $115.

PHP and MySQL Series (May 13th)

Introduction to PHP and MySQL

Learn how to create an interactive Web site, allowing visitors to post and retrieve information provided by you or your site's visitors. In this six-week online course, you'll see how to create dynamic Web pages using the PHP programming language and the MySQL database server.

Intermediate PHP and MySQL

Learn how to create an interactive online store complete with an online catalog of products, allowing customers to browse the catalog to select items, place them in a shopping cart, and complete an order. In this six-week online course, you'll see how to create a commercial online store using the PHP programming language and the MySQL database server.

Online Safety Training:

GHS and WHMIS 2015 ($24.95 + GST)

This online GHS and WHMIS course is designed to fulfil the training for both the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and the new Globally Harmonized System (GHS) training requirements.

Excel in 30 min – Getting Started ($29.95 + GST)

There are two kinds of people: Those who are masters at Excel, and those who wish they were. When you master Excel, you have one of the most practical and valuable skillsets in modern business.

TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Canada ($29.95 + GST)

Transporting dangerous goods poses several hazards to workers, the general public, and the environment. Individuals involved in the transportation of dangerous goods within Canada are responsible for preventing injury, property damage, and environmental harm by being adequately trained and operating in a safe and responsible manner.

Ground Disturbance 201 (ABCGA Endorsed) ($94.95 + GST)

This online Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) endorsed course is designed for planners, managers, supervisors, and employees who are required to develop, plan, or undertake any kind of ground disturbance. This Ground Disturbance 201 course contains the same course content and examination criteria as a classroom delivered course that has been endorsed to the Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) Ground Disturbance 201 Standard.

NEW: Coronavirus: Guarding Against COVID-19 ($49.95 + GST)

This online Coronavirus: Guarding Against COVID-19 course discusses COVID-19 hazards and the safe practices that the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and other healthcare authorities recommend that you follow to avoid them. In the midst of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, it's important for everyone to have reliable information about what we should do to protect ourselves and our loved ones from infection.

Connected with Continuing Studies

virtual learning series

Dr. Carl Nohr is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian and a credentialed Director. In addition to working as a community general surgeon, he serves in professional associations and on Boards.

In this video Dr. Nohr assists you in getting started or improving your electronic meetings by:

Defining "meetings", general and electronic
Bylaws and rules
e-meeting platforms and how to choose one
Equipment considerations
e-meeting manners

Fun Facts about Mother's Day

More calls are made on Mother's Day than any other day of the year.

One of the earliest Mother's Day celebrations was in Ancient Greece

The first thing a baby can vocalize is the 'ma' sound, which is why in almost every language the word for mother begins with the letter 'M' or is some iteration of the 'ma' sound.

Woodrow Wilson signed Mother's Day into law in 1914.

The most popular gift for Mother's Day is the greeting card. Every Mother's Day there are approximately 152 million Mother's Day cards sent.

Social Media Conference

Normally in May we would be gathered with our small business community in a room to network, eat lunch and learn about Social Media.

As with most things, the spring social media conference will look different but the show must go on! This conference is brought to you in partnership between APEX, Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures Entre-Corp and Medicine Hat College.

We are so excited to be able to offer all of our small businesses the opportunity to participate in multiple live social media webinars between May 1 and June 30, 2020 put on by Jo(e) Media. Did we mention it's FREE!!

Simply go to this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/joe-social-media-inc-14857394812 and use the promo code Resilience to sign up for courses that will propel your knowledge of social media to new heights! The only course that exempt from this deal is Social Media Managers Workshop.

Our Corporate Training Officer Wes Paterson had the opportunity to share a webinar about Continuing Studies to our community last week. We explains some of the courses we currently offer online. As can happen with technology our lovely moderator Sandra forgot to switch the video to Wes so please start watching at 39 seconds :)

MHC Continuing Education (please skip the first 39 seconds)

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