Career Development Courses

The following Open E nrollment offerings may be taken separately or as part of the Professional Development Certificate Program.

The focus groups are designed to assist adult learners in recognizing issues and deficiences in communication and interpersonal skills and taking positive steps to overcome them. Small group settings provide an informal environment for personalized and comfortable learning. All groups are interactive, creating a safe environment for participation.

Open Enrollment Courses

Creative Writing
NCE 401 • 4 sessions • Fee: $180
An introduction to creative writing that will lend itself to the electronic world of desktop publishing and web page development. Learn how to develop dynamic text and eye-catching headlines while making the most of the limited space you have to work with online.
Section F: Tu, Th, 6:00-9:00 pm, Dec. 10, 12, 17, 19, 2002
Section S: Tu, Th, 6:00-9:00 pm, Apr. 29; May 1, 6, 8, 2003

Business Communications
NCE 402 • 6 sessions • Fee: $270
This course was designed to provide the participants with the necessary oral and written communication skills to effectively reach all organizational levels. Covers all phases of business communication from basic grammar to the persuasive writing of memos, letters and reports, to the art of individual and group speaking and purposeful, productive listening.
Section A: Th, 1:00-4:00 pm, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 2002

Team-Building
NCE 403 • 4 sessions • Fee: $225
This course focuses on team-building and reaching consensus in a diverse environment. Improved perceptual, cultural and gender awareness can create positive changes in productivity, teamwork and work relationships. This course will focus on developing strength from an understanding of diversity and respect for individual differences. Topics include: basic management, human relations, delegation, team building, managing change, and coping with fewer resources.
Section A: Wed, 1:00-4:00 pm, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2002

Taking Control of Your Career Development Process
NCE 407 • 8 sessions • Fee: $360
This class will assist those seeking a career change or wishing to enter/re-enter the workforce. Topics include: making career choices, self-assessment, stress management, employment opportunities, job search strategies, creating an effective résumé, the art of being interviewed, and a résumé review and critique.
Section A: M, 9:00-12:00 pm, Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 2002

The Self-Directed Search Workshop
NCE 407.1 • 1 session • Fee: $49
This interactive, self-administered, self-scored, and self-interpreted workshop is designed to assist participants in identifying and exploring career options and gaining insight into their professional/occupation and personal needs.
Section A: M, 9:00-12:00 pm, Sept 23, 2002
Section F: W, 6:00-9:00 pm, Nov. 13, 2002
Section S: W, 6:00-9:00 pm, Apr. 2, 2003

Career Retooling
NCE 407.6 • 6 sessions • Fee: $270
This course is designed to assist with a focused job search for those who wish for that “perfect” first job or are interested in changing careers. Stop wishing and develop the skills that will enable you to know what jobs are out there and how to go about landing the one you want. Topics include: job opportunities, preparation for and getting the interview, interview skills, negotiating conditions of hire, the Self-Directed Search test, and a class in using Microsoft Word’s résumé wizard to develop a winning résumé.
Section F: W, Tu, Th, 6:00-9:00 pm, Nov. 13, 19, 21, 26; Dec. 3, 5, 2002
Section S: W, Tu, Th, 6:00-9:00 pm, Apr. 2, 8, 10, 15, 22, 24, 2003

Effective Sales Techniques
NCE 410 • 5 sessions • Fee: $225
The focus of this training is to provide the basic knowledge and skills of selling, keeping existing customers satisfied, and developing new customers. Topics include: preparing for the sale, successful approaches, creative introductions, dynamic proposals, closing the sale, servicing the customer after the sale, and assessing sales success. The final session will be a class project in developing real-time sales presentations.
Section A: Th, 1:00-4:00 pm, Nov. 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19, 2002

Problem Solving
NCE 413 • 2 sessions • Fee: $99
By using objective reasoning participants learn to apply a problem-solving methodology to different practical situations that may arise in the workplace. Topics include: identifying key words and situations, planning appropriate strategies, and techniques for logical reasoning.
Section A: Fri, 1:00-4:00 pm, Oct. 25; Nov. 1, 2002

Focus Groups

Learning To Cope
NCE 408 • 1 session • Fee: $49
This workshop identifies effective coping strategies and guides students in selecting their best options to address current life challenges.
Section A: Mon, 1:00-4:00 pm, Oct. 28, 2002

Difficulties Or Opportunities
NCE 408.1 • 1 session • Fee: $49
This course focuses on transferring your personal assets from home to work and from one job to another.
Section A: Mon, 1:00-4:00 pm, Oct. 21, 2002

Let’s Talk Money
NCE 408.2 • 1 session • Fee: $49
Who’s needs a budget? You do! This class explores how to make use of controlled spending and careful allocation of your income.
Section F: Th, 9:00-12:00 pm, Nov. 7, 2002

I’m Staying With You!
NCE 408.3 • 1 session • Fee: $49
This workshop focuses on marketing your future with your current employer.
Section A: Fri, 1:00-4:00 pm, Oct. 18, 2002

Stress Management
NCE 408.4 • 1 session • Fee: $49
Students explore how to handle the predictable and at times, unpredictable, changes in their lives by identifying and utilizing a personalized stress reaction profile.
Section A: Mon, 1:00-4:00 pm, Oct. 14, 2002

Career Management Topics Beginning the Process
NCE 407.2 • 1 session • Fee: $49
This workshop is a first step in getting motivated and establishing a personal career vision. Students will write a personal mission statment and collect information needed to achieve specific goals.
Section F: Th, 9:00-12:00 pm, Oct. 3, 2002

Strategies For Success
NCE 407.4 • 1 session • Fee: $49
In this workshop students develop proven strategies for maximizing their success.
Section F: Th, 9:00-12:00 pm, Oct. 10, 2002.

I’m Always On!
NCE 407.5 • 1 session • Fee: $49
Before you can truly say “yes” you must first know how to say “no”. This course focuses on how to set priorities and the importance of networking. Section A: W, 1:00-4:00 pm, Nov. 28, 2001 Selling Myself NCE 407.7 • 1 session • Fee: $49 Students explore proven techniques for marketing their careers, as well as tips to master the interview.
Section F: Th, 9:00-12:00 pm, Oct. 17, 2002

Selling Myself
407.7 • 1 session • Fee: $49
Students explore proven techniques for marketing their careers, as well as tips to master the interview.
Section F: Th, 9:00-12:00 pm, Oct. 24, 2002

Tips and Tools for Time Management
NCE 407.8 • 1 session • Fee: $49
Too many Post-It Notes and not enough time? This workshop explores specific techniques to establish and meet the goals you set for yourself.
Section F: Th, 9:00-12:00 pm, Oct. 31, 2002

Sign Me Up!
For information on how to register, including a downloadable registration form, travel directions, and where to park, go to Registration. If you would like additional information regarding any of the programs the Division of Career Development offers, send an email or call 631.632.7071.