Lehigh Valley

Enrollment opens for continuing education classes in April

Penn State Lehigh Valley's Office of Continuing Education is currently accepting enrollments in the following courses:

Presentation Skills: Develop and Deliver for Impact
Date(s): April 1, 8 and 15
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Description: This course can provide attendees with techniques to become a better speaker. Also learn how to create and deliver an effective business presentation using Power Point. A Penn State Certificate and 1.8 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.
Fee: $359/person

Interviewing Skills
Date(s): April 12
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Description: This course will discuss proper interview demeanor, including listening and answering, asking questions, effective communication. Strategies for getting past screening interviews, navigating tough interviews, resolving objections, and managing the follow-up process are also provided. A Penn State Certificate and 0.6 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.
Fee: $119/person

Thriving in the Multigenerational Workplace
Date(s)
: April 14
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Description: This presentation will outline the four generations currently in the workforce, and provide an overview of the events that have shaped each generation. A Penn State Certificate and 0.3 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.
Fee: $59/person

The Human Side of Success
Date(s): April 17
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Description: Communication skills, interpersonal relationships, valuing differences, and conflict resolution will be addressed. A Penn State Certificate and 0.4 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.
Fee: $79/person

Resume and Cover Letter Writing
Date(s)
: April 20
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Description: This course walks participants step-by-step through the creation of the most common sections found on résumés in today's job market. In addition to helping determine what information should be included, it also goes a step further to identify pitfalls to avoid when creating this powerful, job-searching tool. A Penn State Certificate and 0.4 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.
Fee: $79/person for class only; $159/person for class and a one-on-one resume review with the instructor.

Train the Trainer
Date(s)
: April 22, 27, and May 5
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Description: This course can provide the trainer with the essential skills necessary to become a natural and effective trainer in any endeavor. A Penn State Certificate and 1.8 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.
Fee: $359/person

Creating Effective Teams and Partnerships
Date(s): April 24
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Rd., Center Valley, Pa.
Description: In this program, participants can learn the principles of building cohesive teams through team work. A Penn State Certificate and 0.4 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.
Fee: $79/person

All courses will be held at the Corporate Learning Center, 100 Brodhead Road, Suite 120, Bethlehem, Pa., unless otherwise noted. Complete course descriptions may be viewed by visiting http://www.lv.psu.edu/CE and clicking on Professional Development. For more information or to register, contact Pam Klass at 610-285-5034 or pnd100@psu.edu.

Last Updated March 3, 2010

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