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SUMMARY:Charts & Tables - Online
DESCRIPTION:In the Excel program\, you can convert your data from a spreadsheet into a table and/or chart. Learn how you can turn dry financial and statistical information into a vibrant visual display that will have a powerful impact on your audience! \n\n\n\n\nCharts vs. Tables\n\n\n\nCreating a chart\n\n\n\nChanging chart types\n\n\n\nChanging chart layout and location\n\n\n\nUsing sparklines\n\n\n\nCreating a table\n\n\n\nCreating a Pivot Table\n\n\n\n\nDate: April 9\, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $175.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/charts-tables-online/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:Formatting the Worksheet - Online
DESCRIPTION:Make your Excel workbooks look professional and readable by learning how to properly format all the aspects of your spreadsheet. In this 3-hour session\, you will learn how to work with: \n\n\n\n\nFormatting dates & numbers\n\n\n\nCell alignment\n\n\n\nFonts & sizes\n\n\n\nBorders\n\n\n\nColours and patterns\n\n\n\nFormat painter\n\n\n\nThemes & Styles\n\n\n\nConditional formatting\n\n\n\n\nDate: April 2\, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – NoonCost: $175.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formatting-the-worksheet-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260326T090000
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SUMMARY:Formulas & Functions - Online
DESCRIPTION:In this 3-hour session\, learn how to set up formulas and functions to get the Excel program to do the math for you. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nCreating and editing formulas\n\n\n\nMathematical operators\n\n\n\nCommon functions\n\n\n\nConditional functions\n\n\n\nAbsolute & relative cell references\n\n\n\nProtecting your workbook\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 26\, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – NoonCost: $175.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formulas-functions-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260319T120000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Excel - Online
DESCRIPTION:This 3-hour session will introduce you to the capabilities of the MS Excel program. Learn the basics of what you can do with the powerful electronic spreadsheet program including: \n\n\n\n\nPurpose of spreadsheets\n\n\n\nMoving around the screen\n\n\n\nUsing the ‘Ribbon’\n\n\n\nEntering data\n\n\n\nCreating basic formulas\n\n\n\nSelecting cells\n\n\n\nWorking with workbooks\n\n\n\nViewing & printing\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 19\, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – NoonCost: $175.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/intro-to-excel-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:High-Impact AI Workflow: An Introduction to Increasing Your Output With Better Prompts - Online
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour intensive workshop is designed for professionals\, managers\, and individual contributors ready to move beyond basic AI queries and leverage generative tools (like Gemini\, ChatGPT\, or Copilot) for a strategic advantage. You’ll explore a Prompt Engineering Framework—a core skill for professional output—and learn high-impact workflows for communication\, research\, and project planning. Leave with practical\, ethical skills to confidently integrate AI into your daily routine\, immediately saving time and significantly boosting your overall work output. \n\n\n\nParticipants will need access to Zoom\, the internet and access to a generative AI tool such as Google Gemini\, ChatGPT\, CoPilot\, etc. \n\n\n\nDates: March 2nd\, 2026Times: 9:00 a.m. – NoonLocation: OnlineInstructor: Jeff O’KeefeCost: $175.00
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/high-impact-ai-workflow-an-introduction-to-increasing-your-output-with-better-prompts-online/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260209T130000
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SUMMARY:High-Impact AI Workflow: An Introduction to Increasing Your Output With Better Prompts – Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour intensive workshop is designed for professionals\, managers\, and individual contributors ready to move beyond basic AI queries and leverage generative tools (like Gemini\, ChatGPT\, or Copilot) for a strategic advantage. You’ll explore a Prompt Engineering Framework—a core skill for professional output—and learn high-impact workflows for communication\, research\, and project planning. Leave with practical\, ethical skills to confidently integrate AI into your daily routine\, immediately saving time and significantly boosting your overall work output. \n\n\n\nParticipants will need access to Zoom\, the internet and access to a generative AI tool such as Google Gemini\, ChatGPT\, CoPilot\, etc. \n\n\n\nDates: February 9th\, 2026Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineInstructor: Jeff O’Keefe
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/high-impact-ai-workflow-an-introduction-to-increasing-your-output-with-better-prompts-online-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260206T160000
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SUMMARY:C.O.R.E De-Escalation - Online
DESCRIPTION:Creating Opportunities with Respect & Empathy \n\n\n\nIntroduction \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction Sequence\n\n\n\nTraditional lecture vs. skill based learning\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Overview\n\n\n\nGoals of the course\n\n\n\n\nPart I: Realizing Expectations \n\n\n\n\nBeing a professional brings expectations from:\n\nThe organization\, the public\, the media and the courts\n\n\n\n\n\nNatural reactions in the face of conflict – Fight\, Flight or Freeze\n\nExceptions are those who benefited from: great parents\, great mentors\, the Anvil of Experience (making mistakes) or effective training Experience Alone is No Guarantee of Success – Ericsson’s 10\,000 hr. principle\n\n\n\n\n\nIntergenerational Communication\n\nFor the first time\, we are seeing Grandparents working on teams that contain persons their grandchildren’s age. Dr. Mary Donahoe\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Technology on Interpersonal Communication\n\nVideo Technology has created a new reality\, the power of social media\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart II: It’s Not Personal! \n\n\n\n\nRationalizing the Irrational\n\nPeople under the influence of negative emotions can appear irrational\n\n\n\nTheir attacks can be very personal and offensive\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople Don’t Mean What They Say …\n\nWords and meanings can be (and usually are)\, completely different\n\n\n\nWe need to ignore the words and search for the correct meanings\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t Take the Bait – 80% of Complaints Stem from Our Reaction\n\n\n\nEGO Is the Enemy\n\nUltimately\, that voice in our head that makes us do and say things that we never planned on doing or saying!\n\n\n\n\n\nCompliance vs. Cooperation – Separating attitude from behavior\n\n\n\nThe Unanswered Question – the appropriate response to verbal resistance\n\n\n\n\nPart III: The Learned Response \n\n\n\nConfidence In Conflict – Confidence comes from skill acquisition and skill development Aristotle – ‘Audiences Are Made\, Not Found’ and the 3 Appeals Emotional Intelligence: \n\n\n\nKnowing who we are and what our role is (moral compass) Recognizing our emotions (and only perform the positive ones) Recognizing the emotions of others (empathy) Using this awareness to start building a relationship THE 93% RULE – It’s not what you say\, it’s how you say it! \n\n\n\n\nBreath! – Control your heart rate and prevent your emotions from ‘high jacking’ you\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. Philosophy\n\nBy recognizing and controlling our negative emotions\, we can now perform only positive emotions. This mindset allows us to see opportunity in conflict as we endeavor to maintain the high ground by showing respect and diffusing the other with empathy\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL RESPECT\n\nPerformed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY\n\nEssential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart IV: Communication Essentials \n\n\n\n\nActive Listening Revisited – Finding the meanings behind the words\n\n\n\nThe Power of Paraphrasing – the ultimate communication tool\n\n\n\nDigging Deeper – asking the appropriate questions at the appropriate time\n\n\n\nProviding Real Options – The essence of persuasion\n\n\n\n\nPart V: Practical Application \n\n\n\n\nPersonal Security Awareness\n\nImminent Jeopardy\n\n\n\nProxemics\n\n\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. PROCESS\n\nIntroduction Sequence\n\n\n\nClarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question\n\n\n\nEstablish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility\n\n\n\nProceed OR Persuade – Verify\n\n\n\nConclude\n\n\n\n\n\nCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events\n\n\n\nScenario Development – Practical application\n\nSkill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases\n\n\n\nSkill building – Clarifying Sequence\n\n\n\nSkill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance\n\n\n\nSkill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion\n\n\n\nSkill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – Verify\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nDate: February 5 & 6\, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $550.00Instructor: Darcy PennockLocation: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/c-o-r-e-de-escalation-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training – Part Three - Computerized Accounting - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This is Part 3 of the Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training Program. You do not have to have taken part 1 as long as you have some basic knowledge and experience with bookkeeping. This five-day session uses an accounting simulation package to teach you more about the various aspects of bookkeeping while learning how to enter financial transactions using the QuickBooks Desktop software program. Topics include Accounts Receivable\, Accounts Payable\, Payroll\, Banking & Cash Accounts\, and GST. \n\n\n\nDatesJanuary 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, & 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-three-computerized-accounting-online-multi-day-4/2026-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260126T090000
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training – Part Three - Computerized Accounting - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This is Part 3 of the Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training Program. You do not have to have taken part 1 as long as you have some basic knowledge and experience with bookkeeping. This five-day session uses an accounting simulation package to teach you more about the various aspects of bookkeeping while learning how to enter financial transactions using the QuickBooks Desktop software program. Topics include Accounts Receivable\, Accounts Payable\, Payroll\, Banking & Cash Accounts\, and GST. \n\n\n\nDatesJanuary 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, & 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-three-computerized-accounting-online-multi-day-4/2026-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132113
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training – Part Three - Computerized Accounting - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This is Part 3 of the Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training Program. You do not have to have taken part 1 as long as you have some basic knowledge and experience with bookkeeping. This five-day session uses an accounting simulation package to teach you more about the various aspects of bookkeeping while learning how to enter financial transactions using the QuickBooks Desktop software program. Topics include Accounts Receivable\, Accounts Payable\, Payroll\, Banking & Cash Accounts\, and GST. \n\n\n\nDatesJanuary 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, & 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-three-computerized-accounting-online-multi-day-4/2026-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training – Part Three - Computerized Accounting - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This is Part 3 of the Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training Program. You do not have to have taken part 1 as long as you have some basic knowledge and experience with bookkeeping. This five-day session uses an accounting simulation package to teach you more about the various aspects of bookkeeping while learning how to enter financial transactions using the QuickBooks Desktop software program. Topics include Accounts Receivable\, Accounts Payable\, Payroll\, Banking & Cash Accounts\, and GST. \n\n\n\nDatesJanuary 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, & 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-three-computerized-accounting-online-multi-day-4/2026-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training – Part Three - Computerized Accounting - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This is Part 3 of the Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training Program. You do not have to have taken part 1 as long as you have some basic knowledge and experience with bookkeeping. This five-day session uses an accounting simulation package to teach you more about the various aspects of bookkeeping while learning how to enter financial transactions using the QuickBooks Desktop software program. Topics include Accounts Receivable\, Accounts Payable\, Payroll\, Banking & Cash Accounts\, and GST. \n\n\n\nDatesJanuary 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, & 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-three-computerized-accounting-online-multi-day-4/2026-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20250714T201909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T191222Z
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training Part Two – Reading and Understanding Financial Statements - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:Many bookkeepers spend a lot of time recording financial transactions that are used to create financial statements each month. It is not unusual for bookkeepers\, along with business owners and managers\, to lack a full understanding of the valuable information included in these statements. This workshop goes through the sections of basic financial statements including balance sheets\, income statements and supporting documents to give you a thorough understanding of the information they contain. You will learn how to use common ratios used by lenders and investors to determine the health of a business or organization\, as well as ways to thoroughly analyze the information contained in the statements. \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives \n\n\n\n\nTo learn how the double entry accounting system works\n\n\n\nTo develop an understanding of the principles of accounting used in financial statements\n\n\n\nTo learn what information is included in a balance sheet\n\n\n\nTo learn what information is included in an income statement\n\n\n\nTo learn how to analyze the information in financial statements\n\n\n\nTo learn how to read a statement of cash flows\n\n\n\n\nDatesDecember 15 – 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-two-reading-and-understanding-financial-statements-online-multi-day-4/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251210T160000
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SUMMARY:BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL OFFICER TRAINING PART ONE – INTRO TO ACCOUNTING (ACCT 0011) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This three-day course looks at the theory and the steps involved in preparing books for a business or organization in the NWT. Using an accounting simulation consisting of actual source documents from a fictitious business\, students will enter one month of financial transactions for a small company using the five-journal system. This course will show students who use a computerized software program what is actually happening behind the entry screens on their computer and will give them a better overall understanding of the accounting process.  \n\n\n\nPlease note: This class includes intensive\, hands-on work that will require your full attention. It is strongly suggested that if you are participating in these online sessions\, you take the class in an environment where you can focus solely on the class. You will need a calculator or adding machine for this session. \n\n\n\nCourse objectivesAfter completing this course\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nBetter understand the accounting process used in the 5 Journal manual accounting system\n\n\n\nBe familiar with the steps involved in the annual accounting cycle\n\n\n\nUnderstand the five account categories used in accounting\n\n\n\nUnderstand Debits & Credits\n\n\n\n\nDatesDecember 8 – 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-one-intro-to-accounting-acct-0011-online-multi-day/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20251020T151610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T151613Z
UID:10000760-1764838800-1764864000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Minute Taking - Online
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for people who are responsible for taking minutes in meetings. You will learn how to co-ordinate meetings\, take minutes in formal and informal meetings\, edit the minutes without altering content\, and how to present\, distribute and maintain the minutes most effectively. Topics include agenda preparation\, minute taking styles & formats for different types of meetings\, some basics on Rules of Order and motions\, what to keep in\, what to leave out\, and more. \n\n\n\nA. Your Role \n\n\n\n\nMeeting Preparation\n\n\n\nWorking with the Chair\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\nDistribution\n\n\n\n\nB. Meeting Preparation \n\n\n\n\nAgenda Preparation\n\n\n\nNotifying & Confirming Attendance\n\n\n\nPreparing the Room\n\n\n\n\nC. Working with the Chair \n\n\n\n\nImproved Communication\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Objectives\n\n\n\nFollow-up and Approval\n\n\n\n\nD. Recording \n\n\n\n\nMinute Formats (narrative\, action\, resolution)\n\n\n\nLevel of formality\n\n\n\nEnhancing your listening skills\n\n\n\nRules of Order\n\n\n\nWhat to keep\, what to leave out\n\n\n\nUsing a template\n\n\n\nStaying “on track”\n\n\n\nIdentifying decisions and action plans\n\n\n\nEditing and Proofreading\n\n\n\nApprovals and Sign-offs\n\n\n\n\nE. Distribution \n\n\n\n\nWho gets a copy?\n\n\n\nStoring the original\n\n\n\nPreparing for next meeting\n\n\n\n\nDate: December 4\, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineTuition: $350.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/minute-taking-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20251021T193432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T194002Z
UID:10000768-1764594000-1764604800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Excel Extras - Online
DESCRIPTION:You know the basics of the Excel program. Now learn about what else you can do to make working with this program even easier and more effective in this 3-hour session. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nWorking with graphics\n\n\n\nInserting a screenshot\n\n\n\nSorting & Filtering\n\n\n\nUsing hyperlinks\n\n\n\nUsing comments\n\n\n\nDrop-down lists\n\n\n\nGrouping & Subtotals\n\n\n\nQuick Analysis\n\n\n\n\nDate: December 1\, 2025Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $175.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/excel-extras-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20250714T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T191143Z
UID:10000751-1763989200-1764000000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Charts & Tables CMPT 0015 - Online
DESCRIPTION:In the Excel program\, you can convert your data from a spreadsheet into a table and/or chart. Learn how you can turn dry financial and statistical information into a vibrant visual display that will have a powerful impact on your audience! \n\n\n\n\nCharts vs. Tables\n\n\n\nCreating a chart\n\n\n\nChanging chart types\n\n\n\nChanging chart layout and location\n\n\n\nUsing sparklines\n\n\n\nCreating a table\n\n\n\nCreating a Pivot Table\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 24\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/charts-tables-cmpt-0015-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20250714T190911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T154831Z
UID:10000750-1763384400-1763395200@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Formatting the Worksheet CMPT 0014 - Online
DESCRIPTION:Make your Excel workbooks look professional and readable by learning how to properly format all the aspects of your spreadsheet. In this three-hour session\, you will learn how to work with: \n\n\n\n\nFormatting dates & numbers\n\n\n\nCell alignment\n\n\n\nFonts & sizes\n\n\n\nBorders\n\n\n\nColours and patterns\n\n\n\nFormat painter\n\n\n\nThemes & Styles\n\n\n\nConditional formatting\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 17\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formatting-the-worksheet-cmpt-0014-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20250714T190325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T190656Z
UID:10000749-1762779600-1762790400@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Formulas & Functions CMPT 0013 - Online
DESCRIPTION:In this three-hour session\, learn how to set up formulas and functions to get the Excel program to do the math for you. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nCreating and editing formulas\n\n\n\nMathematical operators\n\n\n\nCommon functions\n\n\n\nConditional functions\n\n\n\nAbsolute & relative cell references\n\n\n\nProtecting your workbook\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formulas-functions-cmpt-0013-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Learning Centres,Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20250714T190035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T190108Z
UID:10000748-1762419600-1762444800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Speak Up\, Speak Out - Online
DESCRIPTION:Surveys indicate that many people list public speaking as their greatest fear – while fear of death is listed farther down the list! If you are someone who would rather die than speak up in public\, this one-day course is for you. In addition to learning what it takes to be effective in any public speaking situation – whether making a formal presentation or just offering an opinion in a meeting\, you will gain valuable experience in facing your fear and moving through it. \n\n\n\nDate:November 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$350.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/speak-up-speak-out-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20250714T185849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T193814Z
UID:10000747-1762174800-1762185600@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Intro to Excel CMPT 0012 - Online
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session will introduce you to the capabilities of the MS Excel program. Learn the basics of what you can do with the powerful electronic spreadsheet program including: \n\n\n\n\nPurpose of spreadsheets\n\n\n\nMoving around the screen\n\n\n\nUsing the ‘Ribbon’\n\n\n\nEntering data\n\n\n\nCreating basic formulas\n\n\n\nSelecting cells\n\n\n\nWorking with workbooks\n\n\n\nViewing & printing\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 3\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/intro-to-excel-cmpt-0012-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20250714T185516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T185519Z
UID:10000746-1761123600-1761148800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Minute Taking (MGMT 0010) - Online
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for people who are responsible for taking minutes in meetings. You will learn how to co-ordinate meetings\, take minutes in formal and informal meetings\, edit the minutes without altering content\, and how to present\, distribute and maintain the minutes most effectively. Topics include agenda preparation\, minute taking styles & formats for different types of meetings\, some basics on Rules of Order and motions\, what to keep in\, what to leave out\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nYour Role\n\nMeeting Preparation\n\n\n\nWorking with the Chair\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\nDistribution\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Preparation\n\nAgenda Preparation\n\n\n\nNotifying & Confirming Attendance\n\n\n\nPreparing the Room\n\n\n\n\n\nWorking with the Chair\n\nImproved Communication\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Objectives\n\n\n\nFollow-up and Approval\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\nMinute Formats (narrative\, action\, resolution)\n\n\n\nLevel of formality\n\n\n\nEnhancing your listening skills\n\n\n\nRules of Order\n\n\n\nWhat to keep\, what to leave out\n\n\n\nUsing a template\n\n\n\nStaying “on track”\n\n\n\nIdentifying decisions and action plans\n\n\n\nEditing and Proofreading\n\n\n\nApprovals and Sign-offs\n\n\n\n\n\nDistribution\n\nWho gets a copy?\n\n\n\nStoring the original\n\n\n\nPreparing for next meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. to 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/minute-taking-mgmt-0010-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20241118T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T151936Z
UID:10000672-1760000400-1760112000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:C.O.R.E De-Escalation - Multi-Day / Online
DESCRIPTION:C.O.R.E De-EscalationCreating Opportunities with Respect & Empathy \n\n\n\nIntroduction \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction Sequence\n\n\n\nTraditional lecture vs. skill based learning\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Overview\n\n\n\nGoals of the course\n\n\n\n\nPart I: Realizing Expectations \n\n\n\n\nBeing a professional brings expectations from:\n\nThe organization\, the public\, the media and the courts\n\n\n\n\n\nNatural reactions in the face of conflict – Fight\, Flight or Freeze\n\nExceptions are those who benefited from: great parents\, great mentors\, the Anvil of Experience (making mistakes) or effective training Experience Alone is No Guarantee of Success – Ericsson’s 10\,000 hr. principle\n\n\n\n\n\nIntergenerational Communication\n\nFor the first time\, we are seeing Grandparents working on teams that contain persons their grandchildren’s age. Dr. Mary Donahoe\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Technology on Interpersonal Communication\n\nVideo Technology has created a new reality\, the power of social media\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart II: It’s Not Personal! \n\n\n\n\nRationalizing the Irrational\n\nPeople under the influence of negative emotions can appear irrational\n\n\n\nTheir attacks can be very personal and offensive\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople Don’t Mean What They Say …\n\nWords and meanings can be (and usually are)\, completely different\n\n\n\nWe need to ignore the words and search for the correct meanings\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t Take the Bait – 80% of Complaints Stem from Our Reaction\n\n\n\nEGO Is the Enemy\n\nUltimately\, that voice in our head that makes us do and say things that we never planned on doing or saying!\n\n\n\n\n\nCompliance vs. Cooperation – Separating attitude from behavior\n\n\n\nThe Unanswered Question – the appropriate response to verbal resistance\n\n\n\n\nPart III: The Learned Response Confidence In Conflict – Confidence comes from skill acquisition and skill development Aristotle – ‘Audiences Are Made\, Not Found’ and the 3 Appeals Emotional Intelligence:Knowing who we are and what our role is (moral compass) Recognizing our emotions (and only perform the positive ones) Recognizing the emotions of others (empathy) Using this awareness to start building a relationship THE 93% RULE – It’s not what you say\, it’s how you say it! \n\n\n\n\nBreath! – Control your heart rate and prevent your emotions from ‘high jacking’ you\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. Philosophy\n\nBy recognizing and controlling our negative emotions\, we can now perform only positive emotions. This mindset allows us to see opportunity in conflict as we endeavor to maintain the high ground by showing respect and diffusing the other with empathy\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL RESPECT\n\nPerformed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY\n\nEssential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart IV: Communication Essentials \n\n\n\n\nActive Listening Revisited – Finding the meanings behind the words\n\n\n\nThe Power of Paraphrasing – the ultimate communication tool\n\n\n\nDigging Deeper – asking the appropriate questions at the appropriate time\n\n\n\nProviding Real Options – The essence of persuasion\n\n\n\n\nPart V: Practical Application \n\n\n\n\nPersonal Security Awareness\n\nImminent Jeopardy\n\n\n\nProxemics\n\n\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. PROCESS\n\nIntroduction Sequence\n\n\n\nClarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question\n\n\n\nEstablish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility\n\n\n\nProceed OR Persuade – Verify\n\n\n\nConclude\n\n\n\n\n\nCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events\n\n\n\nScenario Development – Practical application\n\nSkill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases\n\n\n\nSkill building – Clarifying Sequence\n\n\n\nSkill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance\n\n\n\nSkill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion\n\n\n\nSkill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – Verify\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nDate:October 9 & 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$550.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Darcy Pennock \n\n\n\nLocation:Online via Zoom
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/c-o-r-e-de-escalation-multi-day-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20240703T153620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T201826Z
UID:10000606-1745830800-1745942400@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Writing & Editing Skills - Making the Message Clear - Multi-Day / Online
DESCRIPTION:OverviewGood business writing leads to good business decisions\, which leads to good business. This course emphasizes business writing (letters\, memos\, emails\, documents\, web material) with the reader and readability in mind. In two days you will focus on new formats\, writing style\, tone\, clarity\, conciseness and results while exploring new skills and time saving approaches. \n\n\n\n\nSpend less time writing and more time communicating\n\n\n\nMotivate and persuade readers to take action\n\n\n\nDevelop an active\, objective and powerful writing style\n\n\n\nWrite sensitive or negative messages in a positive way\n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of word choice\n\n\n\nLearn the implications of FOIP in written documentation\n\n\n\nPrepare written information with objectivity and a results perspective\n\n\n\nDevelop time saving approaches to minute taking\n\n\n\n\nOutline:Why is writing so difficult to do?Preparing to Write \n\n\n\n\nPurpose\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nTone\n\n\n\n\nChoosing a Format \n\n\n\n\nEmails/Memos\n\n\n\nBusiness Letters\n\n\n\nReports\n\n\n\nAdvertising Material\n\n\n\nInstructional Documents\n\n\n\nHistorical Records\n\n\n\n\nPutting it All Together \n\n\n\n\nStart with an Outline\n\n\n\nGreetings & Introductions\n\n\n\nMain body of the message\n\n\n\nWrapping things up\n\n\n\nProof-reading & Editing\n\n\n\n\nEffective and Efficient \n\n\n\n\nClear & Simple\n\nVocabulary\n\n\n\nSentence length & structure\n\n\n\nParagraph length\n\n\n\n\n\nReadability\n\nHeadings\n\n\n\nLists/Tables\n\n\n\nPage Numbering\n\n\n\nUnderlining & Italics\n\n\n\nFont size and weight\n\n\n\nGraphics & Pictures\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMechanics of Writing \n\n\n\n\nCorrect word choice\n\n\n\nCorrect spelling\n\n\n\nComma usage\n\n\n\nCapitalization\n\n\n\nNumbers\n\n\n\nAbbreviations\n\n\n\nLatin expressions\n\n\n\nSubjects & Verbs\n\n\n\nColons & Semi-colons\n\n\n\n\nBest Practices & Practical Application \n\n\n\n\nEmails/Memos\n\n\n\nBusiness Letters\n\n\n\nReports\n\n\n\nAdvertising Material\n\n\n\nInstructional Documents\n\n\n\nHistorical Records\n\n\n\n\nDate:April 28 & 29\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation:Online \n\n\n\nCost:$600.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/writing-editing-skills-making-the-message-clear-multi-day-online/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20240703T151426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T224634Z
UID:10000600-1744707600-1744732800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:SPEAK UP\, SPEAK OUT - Online
DESCRIPTION:SPEAK UP\, SPEAK OUTOnline delivery \n\n\n\nSurveys indicate that many people list public speaking as their greatest fear – while fear of death is listed farther down the list! If you are someone who would rather die than speak up in public\, this one-day course is for you. In addition to learning what it takes to be effective in any public speaking situation – whether making a formal presentation or just offering an opinion in a meeting\, you will gain valuable experience in facing your fear and moving through it. \n\n\n\nDate:April 15\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$350.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/speak-up-speak-out-online/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20240703T155201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T155204Z
UID:10000611-1743498000-1743508800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Word Extras - Online
DESCRIPTION:You know the basics of the Word program. Now learn about what else you can do to make working with this program even easier and more effective in this 3-hour session. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nWorking with Tabs\n\n\n\nEnvelopes & Labels\n\n\n\nMail Merge\n\n\n\nTracking Changes\n\n\n\nUsing comments\n\n\n\nProofing Tools\n\n\n\nHeaders & Footers\n\n\n\nPage Numbering\n\n\n\n\nDate:April 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – Noon \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/word-extras-online/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
CREATED:20241118T181612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T181616Z
UID:10000671-1743411600-1743782400@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training – Part Three - Computerized Accounting - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This is Part 3 of the Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training Program. You do not have to have taken part 1 as long as you have some basic knowledge and experience with bookkeeping. This 5-day session uses an accounting simulation package to teach you more about the various aspects of bookkeeping while learning how to enter financial transactions using the QuickBooks Desktop software program. Topics include Accounts Receivable\, Accounts Payable\, Payroll\, Banking & Cash Accounts\, and GST. \n\n\n\nDatesMarch 31 – April 4\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-three-computerized-accounting-online-multi-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
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SUMMARY:Charts & Tables CMPT 0015 - Online
DESCRIPTION:In the Excel program\, you can convert your data from a spreadsheet into a table and/or chart. Learn how you can turn dry financial and statistical information into a vibrant visual display that will have a powerful impact on your audience! \n\n\n\n\nCharts vs. Tables\n\n\n\nCreating a chart\n\n\n\nChanging chart types\n\n\n\nChanging chart layout and location\n\n\n\nUsing sparklines\n\n\n\nCreating a table\n\n\n\nCreating a Pivot Table\n\n\n\n\nDate:March 13\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – Noon \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/charts-tables-cmpt-0015-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:Word Basics - Online
DESCRIPTION:This 3-hour session will introduce you to the capabilities of the MS Word program. Learn the basics of what you can do with this powerful word processing program including: \n\n\n\n\nTypes of documents\n\n\n\nMoving around the screen\n\n\n\nUsing the ‘Ribbon’\n\n\n\nEntering text\n\n\n\nFind & Replace\n\n\n\nUsing undo and redo\n\n\n\nCreating new documents\n\n\n\nSwitching between documents\n\n\n\nSaving documents\n\n\n\nViewing & printing documents\n\n\n\n\nDate:March 11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – Noon \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/word-basics-online/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T132114
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training Part Two – Reading and Understanding Financial Statements - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:Many bookkeepers spend a lot of time recording financial transactions that are used to create financial statements each month. It is not unusual for bookkeepers\, along with business owners and managers\, to lack a full understanding of the valuable information included in these statements. This workshop goes through the sections of basic financial statements including balance sheets\, income statements and supporting documents to give you a thorough understanding of the information they contain. You will learn how to use common ratios used by lenders and investors to determine the health of a business or organization\, as well as ways to thoroughly analyze the information contained in the statements. \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives \n\n\n\n\nTo learn how the double entry accounting system works\n\n\n\nTo develop an understanding of the principles of accounting used in financial statements\n\n\n\nTo learn what information is included in a balance sheet\n\n\n\nTo learn what information is included in an income statement\n\n\n\nTo learn how to analyze the information in financial statements\n\n\n\nTo learn how to read a statement of cash flows\n\n\n\n\nDatesMarch 6 – 7\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-two-reading-and-understanding-financial-statements-online-multi-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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