Workforce and Professional Development Institute
College of Lake County
Workforce and Professional Development Institute
 

Business Skills

Experience the same professional training that we offer to the most competitive corporations. These seminars will impart skills that make a difference to you and to your company. Classes are available in Grayslake and Vernon Hills.

NEW Business Skills Series!

Enroll in a Business Skills Series and earn a Continuing Professional Development certificate in targeted business topics. Enrolling in a series saves you money.

Programs


Communication Certificate

Effective communication is the key to success in any business or work situation. In this interactive series, you will learn the keys to effective communication. Sessions include the fundamentals of communication, the application and diversity of communication, and business writing for impact.

PPRO 59-All four seminars at a discounted price!

Or, Register for individual Communication courses:

Human Resources Certificate

Have you recently been given human resources responsibilities at your job? Would you like to increase your skill in handling legal or sensitive matters? Gain confidence in performing in your new or existing role as human resources professional.

This series of classes are taught by Sharon Osterberg, a certified SPHR who is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management, and has achieved the Senior Professional in Human Resources Designation. Sharon is currently a board member and the Past President of Stateline SHRM, which is the local chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management.

PHRS 1 Human Resources Certificate-All four seminars at a discounted price!

Or, Register for individual human resources courses:

Strategic Sales Skills Certificate

Complex selling involves multiple contacts and a significant investment of time. During this interactive series process, sales professionals learn and apply critical skills and techniques for achieving success. Sessions focus on key challenges faced by business-to-business selling professionals, including gaining access to decision makers, making effective presentations and managing their time. Join sales professional Monte Lewis for this dynamic series!

PPRO 54-All four seminars at a discounted price!

Or, Register for individual Sales courses:

Supervisory Professional Certificate

Gain the skills you need to effectively supervise your team. Enroll in the entire certificate program and save. Program includes Supervisory Skills – Managing Others Effectively, Coaching for Performance, Conflict Management – Working to Resolve Differences, and Building Effective Teams. Please note the dates, times, and room numbers for each class in the series,

PPRO 15-All four seminars at a discounted price!

Or, Register for individual Supervisory courses:


How to Register

Follow these steps to apply to the College of Lake County, register for classes and pay course fees.

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