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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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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:20251208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251208T160000
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SUMMARY:PROJECT MONITORING AND CONTROL – MGMT 0705
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nEstablish a baseline from which to measure results\n\n\n\nDevelop contingencies for “unknowns” which may affect your project\n\n\n\nControl the project scope and take measures to avoid “scope creep”\n\n\n\nImplement a simple change management process\n\n\n\nApply techniques for shortening project duration\n\n\n\nTrack cost\, schedule and quality data\n\n\n\nReport project progress and status\n\n\n\nApply strategies for getting back on track when a project goes “off the rails”
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/project-monitoring-and-control-mgmt-0705/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
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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SUMMARY:MANAGING AND ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS\, JOINTS VENTURES AND PARTNERSHIPS – MGMT 0706
DESCRIPTION:Running a successful project is more than just aligning your project team to project goals. It also requires a clear and conscious focus on aligning corollary team participants\, contractors and subcontractors through contract management and administration. In this course\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nDrafting RFP’s and bid documents\n\n\n\nAnalyzing and evaluating responses\n\n\n\nFundamentals of contracting\n\n\n\nIdentifying key deliverables and objectives\n\n\n\nEstablishing quality and delivery criteria\n\n\n\nMonitoring budgets and delivery\n\n\n\nManaging without micromanaging or “giving away the store”\n\n\n\nClosing out agreements\n\n\n\nDismissing contracts
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/managing-and-administering-contracts-joints-ventures-and-partnerships-mgmt-0706/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:QUALITY METRICS FOR PROJECTS – MGMT 0708
DESCRIPTION:Meeting cost and time constraints within a project often compromises quality. This course explores how to maintain your quality standards through a balanced approach to quality time and cost. The focus is on developing and applying a quality framework that works for your own projects. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nDefining quality\n\n\n\nThe quality approach\n\n\n\nPrioritizing key quality metrics\n\n\n\nThe quality management plan – establishing metrics\n\n\n\nApplying practical tools and techniques\n\n\n\nApplying industry-standard techniques\n\n\n\nApplying quality control tools and techniques\n\n\n\nCompiling and documenting lessons learned\n\n\n\nSharing best practices
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/quality-metrics-for-projects-mgmt-0708/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:EFFECTIVE PREPARATION AND START-UP OF PROJECTS – MGMT 0709
DESCRIPTION:Effective initiation processes are key to launching effective projects. This course explores specific tips and strategies you can implement during the preparation and start up phases. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nan overview of approaches\, methods\, and instruments for the initiation.\n\n\n\nselecting methods and instruments that fit your project\n\n\n\nactively involving others in the analysis and planning of the project\n\n\n\nthe role of a project facilitator\n\n\n\nthe effect of different leadership styles and training tools and tricks.\n\n\n\nCreating\, editing and updating a project handbook.\n\n\n\nhow projects should be launched\, by applying adjusted versions of workshops\, facilitation\, handbooks\,and other guidelines used by others (best practices)\n\n\n\nimplementing the course ideas into your own organization/project
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/effective-preparation-and-start-up-of-projects-mgmt-0709/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251212T090000
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SUMMARY:PMP CERTIFICATION PREPARATION – MGMT 0710
DESCRIPTION:Individuals may be certified by the Project Management Institute (an internationally recognized body of project management professionals)\, a comprehensive program that certifies individuals knowledge in the field of project management. If you would like to find out more information\, please visit www.pmi.org. \n\n\n\nThis course provides an intensive review of the subject matter tested on the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. You will improve your test-taking skills by completing Sample Exam questions and by discussing the rationale behind both correct and incorrect answers. This course will help you identify personal strengths and weaknesses in each of the PMBOK knowledge areas and develop a personal strategy for passing the exam. \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, at this time\, Aurora College\, Yellowknife Campus does not offer the PMP exam.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/pmp-certification-preparation-mgmt-0710/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251216T160000
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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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