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E-Learning continuing education courses offered through LERN, the Learning Resources Network, the leading association in lifelong learning with more than 4,000 members in 16 countries.
The Business Plan
4-week, Online, Continuing Education Course
Whether writing a business plan to secure capital, lessen the risks of business ownership, or to grow the business you have, the planning process you undertake in The Business Plan course enables you to evaluate and plan the many aspects of your business. In this online course, you discover the basics of the entrepreneurial planning process culminating in the development of a Business Plan. You follow a step-by-step guide for refining your business concept, developing your Business Plan, and assessing the feasibility of your business or growth strategy. Dialogue with fellow entrepreneurs via an online discussion board.
Instructor: Mary Beth Izard (See Bio under "Our Team" tab at top of screen or click on link below)
Course Timeframe: This 4-week course is offered 4 times a year. Click on link below for time schedule. Price: $195
For more information and to register, click on link: http://www.yougotclass.org/courses.cfm/ConsultACH/The-Business-Plan
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BUSINESS COURSES AND CERTIFICATES
BUSINES COACHING CERTIFICATE Price $295 for two courses/certificate Schedule: Click on course links below for schedule of offerings.
Mentoring and Coaching in the Workplace Level 1- Develop skills in the development, implementation, and support of coaching and mentoring programs in your workplace.
Mentoring and Coaching in the Workplace Level 2- Additionally, in this course you will develop skills in the development, implementation, and support of coaching and mentoring programs in your workplace
BUSINESS RESEARCH CERTIFICATE Price $495 for all 3 courses. Click on links below for course schedules
Introduction to Business Research- Will provide the specific knowledge needed to succeed in researching and utilizing the best and most appropriate data for decision making.
Introduction to Business Research- Will provide the specific knowledge needed to succeed in researching and utilizing the best and most appropriate data for decision making.
Business Statistics- Learn how statistics can help you make business decisions and how to look at trends, differences and relationships using statistics.
Qualitative Business Research- Learn how to use qualitative methods (information in words) to make the best possible business decision
CUSTERMER SERVICE CERTIFICATE Price $145 each (2 courses/certificate $245) Click on course link below for schedule.
Extraordinary Customer Service- Discover how easy it is to tweak your customer service from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
Keys to Customer Service- Understand your customer, set customer expectations, develop effective processes, and make customer service extraordinary.
INDIVIDUAL COURSES Schedule of courses: Click on links below for course schedules.
Cyber Security for Managers-Price $245, Designed for non-technical staff, find out about threats and vulnerabilities, safeguards, common attacks, viruses, spyware, disaster recover planning, and intrusion detection/prevention.
Entrepreneur Boot Camp-Price $195. Identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business,
Government Contracting-Price $195. This program will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to pursue government contracting opportunities.
Media Buying Strategies-Price $195. Come away with knowledge of media buying strategies to promote your organization and boost sales and profits.
Photoshop- Gain an understanding of the popular software, and practice the most commonly used methods, such as managing text, working with layers, and image file properties
Practical Math for the Workplace-Price $145. Business owners and manager learn skills needed to understand and perform common business activities such as payroll, banking, invoicing, and purchasing.
The Business Plan-Price $195. Refine your business concept, prepare your Business Plan, and assess the feasibility of your business. Learn a strategic planning process to guide your entrepreneurial journey.
Photoshop- Gain an understanding of the popular software, and practice the most commonly used methods, such as managing text, working with layers, and image file properties
Practical Math for the Workplace-Price $145. Business owners and manager learn skills needed to understand and perform common business activities such as payroll, banking, invoicing, and purchasing.
The Business Plan-Price $195. Refine your business concept, prepare your Business Plan, and assess the feasibility of your business. Learn a strategic planning process to guide your entrepreneurial journey.
Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance-Price $295. Learn to improve your communication with others, convey your ideas effectively, and improve your ability to understand what is important to those who don’t share your same style.
e-MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS COURSES/CERTIFICATES
Improving Email Promotions Discover new ways to improve your email promotions, including when to email, what to email, and testing email copy.
Boosting Your Web Site Traffic- Acquire skills to boost web site traffic by analyzing visitor traffic, using search engine optimization for greater visibility and exposure in Google searches, and redesigning web site to increase visitors.
Boosting Your Web Site Traffic- Acquire skills to boost web site traffic by analyzing visitor traffic, using search engine optimization for greater visibility and exposure in Google searches, and redesigning web site to increase visitors.
Online Advertising,. Get the keys to making online advertising work for you by learning about pay-per-click advertising with Google, how to test low budget Adword, and how to use Facebook advertising.
Individual Courses Schedule: Click on course links below.
Facebook for Business-Price. Learn to increase the chances that your message is seen and acted on, expand your reach, adapt your marketing message for the Facebook platform.
Google Analytics-Price $195. Aimed at non-technical users, this course takes you through all the key techniques and how to use website analytics using Google Analytics, a free online tool.
Google Analytics-Price $195. Aimed at non-technical users, this course takes you through all the key techniques and how to use website analytics using Google Analytics, a free online tool.
Twitter Price $195. Learn the best way to take advantage of the unique opportunities Twitter offers -- and
discover the ways to create relationships & network with your key constituents.
Social Media for Business Certificate. Price $195 per course/$495 certificate Course Schedules: Click on course links below.
Introduction to Social Media- .Learn social media’s role in your business’s success; and find out how businesses are using them for communication, customer retention, marketing & market research.
Integrating Social Media in Your Organization- Learn how to create your own private social media using Ning, work socially using Google Docs and calendars, and move your web site to an interactive Web 2.0 site.
Marketing Using Social Media- Explore major social media, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogging. Learn quick, easy ways to use Twitter, blogs and LinkedIn to engage your customers & keep them interested.
Marketing Using Social Media- Explore major social media, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogging. Learn quick, easy ways to use Twitter, blogs and LinkedIn to engage your customers & keep them interested.
Video Marketing Certificate Price $395. for two courses/certificate Course Scheduels: Click on course links below.
Video Marketing- Find out how to shoot simple, effective videos without costly equipment or savvy technical skills. Discover the secrets to creating content that commands attention.
YouTube for Business- Find out what types of video work best on YouTube, how other organizations are using YouTube, how to create your own YouTube channel, and techniques of adding captions, annotations and extra features.
If you have questions, click on the "Contact Us" tab and send an e-mail. I'll be glad to help.
Mary Beth Izard