Course Description:

This course will provide participants with an understanding of how to effectively manage their time. Topics covered include setting goals, planning and organizing tasks, prioritizing activities, managing distractions, and leveraging technology to enhance productivity. Participants will gain an understanding of how to use these concepts to become more productive and efficient with their time. Course Objectives:

• Identify factors that lead to better time management
• Utilize techniques for setting achievable goals
• Develop strategies for planning and organizing tasks
• Prioritize activities based on importance and urgency
• Identify methods for dealing with distractions
• Leverage technology to improve productivity
• Analyze different approaches to managing time
• Develop a plan for self-improvement in regard to time management
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles related to managing time through written assignments and class discussions
• Implement measures for continual improvement in personal productivity

Course Description:

This course provides an overview of the principles of effective verbal and non-verbal communication and how to use them to achieve desired outcomes. Students will learn about verbal protocols, body language, and other topics related to successful communication. At the end of this course, students will be able to express thoughts clearly, explain ideas using appropriate language, listen effectively, identify different types of non-verbal cues accurately, and make sense of ambiguous messages for successful interactions. Course Objectives:

• Understand the basics of verbal and non-verbal communication
• Explore principles of effective expression
• Analyze methods for meaningful listening
• Utilize strategies for differentiating between verbal cues
• Comprehend different techniques for interpreting non-verbal cues accurately
• Evaluate approaches to recognizing ambiguity
• Create custom plans for addressing challenging conversations
• Develop strategies for adjusting communication style
• Design custom solutions based on program needs
• Implement techniques for long-term planning