- Develop a greater mastery of personal leadership skills and increase confidence in applying leadership skills effectively in the nonprofit workplace.
- Understand personal motivational drivers, emotional intelligence, and communication methods.
- Apply or adapt personal leadership style to meet specific challenges.
- Navigate the challenges of transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader.
- Create a personal leadership plan to refine skills.
- Use results from the inventory to understand personal learning and leadership style.
- Engage in interactive activities of leadership trait development.
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Course Description:Â This online course prepares nonprofit leaders and aspiring leaders to focus on the mission and achieve leadership mastery while driving organizational strategy. This course will explore what leadership means, and strategies to improve leadership traits. Learning Objective: Through this innovative curriculum, participants will: -
Course Description:Â This online course will give participants the tools and understanding to build a fundraising strategy to achieve long-term sustainable for their organization, by linking organizational objectives fundraising targets, activities, and methods. Participants will develop an action plan to put their fundraising strategies into practice. Learning Objectives: Students in the Fundraising course will:- Identify the purpose and key elements of fundraising strategies and how they fit with other organizational objective, strategies, and plans.
- Learn to use strategic planning tools to construct a fundraising strategy, taking into account both organizational factors and the external environment.
- Appraise fundraising options and opportunities to determine which methodologies will be a best fit for the organization; both short-term and long-term.
- Recognize the pros and cons of the available fundraising options.
- Understand the importance of preparing an annual fundraising plan for each fundraising area, goal, activity, timescale, performance indicator, and resource requirements.
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Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of computer networking systems. Students will learn about various network types, topologies, protocols, and other concepts related to computer networks. At the end of this course, students will be able to create and debug wireless and wired networks, as well as understand their features, advantages, and limitations. -
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of networking. Participants will become familiar with network models and protocols, topologies, and hardware components. They will also gain an understanding of the OSI layered model, data transmission, and security concerns. This course will provide a theoretical foundation for further studies in networks, setting the stage for more advanced topics such as configuring routers and switches. -
Couse Description:Â This course explores networks and how managers and organizations can navigate them to produce successful strategic innovation outcomes. Although managers are increasingly aware of the importance of social relations for the inner-workings of the organization, they often lack insights and tools to analyze, influence or even create these networks. This course draws on insights from social network theory; insights sharpened by research in a number of different empirical settings including production, engineering, financial services, consulting, and R&D/hi-tech organizations.ÂCourse Objectives:Â- About social network theoryÂ
- How networked organizations are resilient and innovativeÂ
- How social network theory applies to both networks of independent associates as it does to traditional organizationsÂ
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Nature and Needs of Middle-Grade Learners
Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to the nature and needs of middle-grade learners. It covers key concepts, such as cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development. You will learn about different techniques used in understanding how middle-grade students think, act and learn as well as how to apply a deeper understanding of the unique characteristics associated with this age group. You will also gain an understanding of the various contexts that influence their growth and learning potential. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of the needs of middle-grade students while learning practical skills such as recognizing early warning signs regarding student behavior and motivation, implementing instructional strategies for diverse groups of students, fostering a positive classroom culture & climate for learning, responding supportively when facing challenging situations with students and examining external factors that shape academic performance. This course is ideal for those who are new to teaching middle-grade learners or are interested in pursuing a path involving more advanced topics in the subject. Course Objectives:- Analyze cognitive, social & physical development
- Examine emotional growth
- Recognize early warning signs & intervene appropriately
- Implement instructional strategies for diverse student groups
- Foster positive classroom culture
- Address challenging situations with students
- Utilize effective communication
- Identify external influences on academic performance
- Assess student learning & progress
- Leverage technology to facilitate learning
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Mythology
Course Description: This course will focus on the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, as a way of exploring the nature of myth and the function it plays for individuals, societies, and cultures. Participants will learn about mythology from various civilizations such as Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Chinese, and other cultures. Through readings, lectures, virtual learning environment (VLE), assignments, and discussions participants will gain an understanding of how these myths have shaped our world today. Learning Objectives:- Identify key figures in Greek and Roman mythology
- Analyze the themes found in ancient myths
- Compare different mythologies from around the world
- Understand how mythological stories are used to explain natural phenomena or historical events
- Examine how modern culture has been influenced by ancient mythologies
- Explain why certain gods were worshipped in different cultures and what they represented to their people
- Describe the role of heroes in mythology and how they embody values of their society or culture
- Explore how mythological stories can be interpreted differently depending on one’s own cultural background or beliefs system
- Investigate how archetypes are used in literature to convey universal truths or messages about human nature
- Discuss why some myths have endured throughout generations while others have faded away over time
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Interactive activities and learning path. Instant Access to our platform / multimedia content 1 year full access to the purchased courses. -
Interactive activities and learning path. Instant Access to our platform / multimedia content 1 year full access to the purchased courses. -
Movement to Teach
Course Description: This online course is an exploration into the field of teaching and how one can pursue a career in this area. The topics range from teaching methodology, educational technology, and learning theory to evaluation criteria, professional development, and career opportunities. During the course, you will be equipped with the skills necessary to improve your teaching practice and explore new opportunities in the profession. Through interactive lectures, discussions, case studies, and assignments you will develop innovative pedagogical approaches that can be applied in any classroom context. Course Objectives:- Understand teaching methodology & evaluate its impact on learning
- Examine various educational technologies for instruction & engagement
- Analyze learning theories as they relate to instruction design & delivery
- Develop methods for evaluating student performance
- Explore professional development options in teaching
- Recognize characteristics of effective classrooms
- Utilize strategies for working with different types of learners
- Investigate strategies for creating instructional objectives & assessments
- Discuss emerging trends in the field of education including online tools & distance learning frameworks
- Investigate current job opportunities in education & create a career path
