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Training and Development Seminars
For registration information please contact Barbara Hogg 401-277-5200.
Professional Development Registration FormTraining and development seminars may be taken individually
or as part of a certificate program.
The certificate program consists of 10 seminars culminating in a capstone
project. Candidates for the certificate program must submit a written
letter of application and references to Frank Mattiucci, Professional Development
Coordinator, Office of Special Programs, Alan Shawn Feinstein College of
Continuing Education, 80 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903.
For more information please contact Frank Mattiucci fmattiucci@mail.uri.edu.
Business Writing $170
Whether you write memos, letters, reports, proposals, articles, e-mail, or
performance reviews, you will learn the skills and techniques to improve
the quality of your writing.
Friday, October 26, 2007 or Tuesday, March 4, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Cipriano
Grant Writing $170
Covers all you need to know about being a successful grant writer. Topics will include reading an RFP, writing goals and objectives, designing a management plan, effective program evaluation, and budgeting. Locating grant funds will also be discussed. Anyone who writes grants will find this workshop valuable.
Thursday, October 4, 2007 or Tuesday, March 18, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Cipriano
Finance for Non-Financial Managers $170
This one-day seminar, designed to meet the needs of non-financial managers, will focus on the principles of contemporary financial management and how they affect decision-making.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
or
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Napolitano
Project Management $305
Learn how to manage any project on time, on target, and on budget. Topics include setting goals and objectives, work breakdown structure, determining constraints, PERT, CPM, planning, scheduling, and allocating resources.
Thursday, September 13 & 27, 2007
or
Thursday, March 6 & 27, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Lovett
Managing People $305
The human side of management. Subjects include the role of the supervisor, management style and work climate, clarifying expectations, delegation, giving feedback, coaching, and performance appraisal.
Wednesday and Thursday, December 19 & 20, 2007
or
Wednesday and Thursday, April 9 & 10, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Lovett
Working with Different Personalities $170
Learn how to work with all the difficult people that you encounter on a daily basis. Topics include difficult styles, devising strategies and dealing constructively with conflicting issues.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
or
Thursday, May 15, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Lovett
Adults as Learners $170
This course will provide an overview of Malcolm Knowles' Principles of Adult Learning. Both seasoned and new trainers will have the opportunity to practice the principles in action.
Friday, September 21, 2007
or
Friday, April 4, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Guglielmi
Course Design and Development $305
Learn the basics of designing and developing new courses and seminars. Subjects include translating program goals into activities, sequencing activities, learning styles, design options, and maximizing learning.
Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 12 & 13, 2007
or
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 13 & 14, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Lovett
Effective Platform Skills $305
On the first day participants will learn the latest in classroom training techniques including demonstrations, video, case studies, and interactive activities. On the second day participants will make an individual presentation.
Wednesday, November 7 & 28, 2007
or
Wednesday, May 7 & 21, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Lovett
Planning, Conducting, and Assessing Training Programs $170
Overview of the training process. Topics include planning, designing, and evaluating training programs; writing performance objectives; and evaluating trainers.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
or
Thursday, February 28, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Lovett
Management Skills $305
Focuses on the necessary skills for effective management: goal setting, planning, time management, overcoming time wasters, setting priorities, resolving interpersonal conflicts.
Tuesday & Wednesday, November 13 & 14, 2007
or
Wednesday & Thursday, March 19 & 20, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Lovett
Winning Presentations $170
Learn how to overcome your presentation fears, speak with conviction, and deliver high impact presentations that move your audience to action.
Friday, September 28, 2007
or
Friday, March 28, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
DeLeo
Performance Analysis $170
Learn strategies to determine the "what" of training and quickly create solutions that resolve problems, meet an opportunity, or make knowledge and skill changes necessary for a business or organization.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
or
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Quinlan
Leadership Seminars
Conflict Management $90
Explore techniques for dealing successfully with conflict in the workplace.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Friday, April 25, 2008
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Prov/Shep
Guglielmi
Negotiation Skills $90
Learn the art of successful negotiation. Be adversarial without being an adversary.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Friday, April 25, 2008
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
Guglielmi
Leadership Tools for the New Manager $170
Learn the simple steps that will help you make the transition from team member to team leader. See how easy it can be to empower your team so that they will excel and deliver outstanding results.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
DeAngelis
Engaging Employees – Getting Everyone to Pull Together $170
Learn how to bring your group together. You will accomplish more and build a permanent structure that will increase productivity.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Prov/Shep
DeAngelis
