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SUMMARY:Excel Advanced – Instructor-led Online Series
DESCRIPTION:This two day workshop is for experienced users of the Excel program. In this session\, we learn some of the more advanced features of Excel\, including advanced functions such as lookup\, date & time\, and financial functions; how to nest functions; Data analysis using Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts; and how to perform What-if Analyses. We also learn how to create forms in Excel. Students should have a good understanding of the basics of the program before taking this course. \n\n\n\nFunctions & Formulas: \n\n\n\n\nNamed Ranges\n\n\n\nLookup Functions\n\n\n\nDate & Time Functions\n\n\n\nChecking for Formula Errors\n\n\n\nData Verification\n\n\n\nFinancial Functions\n\n\n\nNesting Functions\n\n\n\n\nPivot Tables & Pivot Charts: \n\n\n\n\nCustomizing Pivot Tables\n\n\n\nFilters\n\n\n\nData Slicers\n\n\n\nGrouping Data\n\n\n\nCreating a Pivot Chart\n\n\n\nChanging Pivot Chart Options\n\n\n\nDrilling Down\n\n\n\n\nCreating Forms in Excel: \n\n\n\n\nAdding Command Buttons\n\n\n\nSpin Buttons and Scroll Bars\n\n\n\nCheck Boxes and Option Buttons\n\n\n\nList Boxes and Combo Boxes\n\n\n\nGroup Box\n\n\n\nText Boxes\n\n\n\n\nPerforming What-if Analysis: \n\n\n\n\nUsing the Goal Seek Tool\n\n\n\nWorking with Scenarios\n\n\n\nUsing Cell Watch\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 19 & 26\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost: $700.00 \n\n\n\nLocation: Online \n\n\n\nInstructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/excel-advanced-instructor-led-online-series-2/2024-03-26/
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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SUMMARY:Writing & Editing Skills - Making the Message Clear - Instructor-led Online
DESCRIPTION:Good 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: \n\n\n\nWhy is writing so difficult to do? \n\n\n\nPreparing 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: March 21 & 22\, 2024 \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-instructor-led-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: Teaching and Learning at a Distance - Online / Multi-day
DESCRIPTION:This course is a practical exploration of techniques\, systems\, challenges\, and benefits associated with distance education for adult educators in the North. It focuses on preparing teachers to facilitate distance learning based on their prior knowledge of adult learning\, communication theory\, and technology. Students will explore the use of relevant technology and appropriate instructional design in distance education. In addition\, participants will investigate ways to establish a community of learning in an online course. Students will make use of Aurora College software platforms to learn how to create and deliver a distance learning course\, in the context of the contemporary environment. Specifically\, consideration will be given to how we can enhance connectivity and better simulate in-person learning using technology in a social distancing environment. The course uses Moodle\, Teams\, Zoom\, and may include other platforms. \n\n\n\nPrerequisiteElements of Instruction \n\n\n\nDatesMarch 19th\, 26th\, April 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th\, and May 7th \n\n\n\nTime7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline via TEAMS/Moodle \n\n\n\nTextbooksTBD \n\n\n\nInstructorHannah Vedamani
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/teaching-and-learning-at-a-distance-online-multi-day/2024-03-19/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
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SUMMARY:Excel Advanced – Instructor-led Online Series
DESCRIPTION:This two day workshop is for experienced users of the Excel program. In this session\, we learn some of the more advanced features of Excel\, including advanced functions such as lookup\, date & time\, and financial functions; how to nest functions; Data analysis using Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts; and how to perform What-if Analyses. We also learn how to create forms in Excel. Students should have a good understanding of the basics of the program before taking this course. \n\n\n\nFunctions & Formulas: \n\n\n\n\nNamed Ranges\n\n\n\nLookup Functions\n\n\n\nDate & Time Functions\n\n\n\nChecking for Formula Errors\n\n\n\nData Verification\n\n\n\nFinancial Functions\n\n\n\nNesting Functions\n\n\n\n\nPivot Tables & Pivot Charts: \n\n\n\n\nCustomizing Pivot Tables\n\n\n\nFilters\n\n\n\nData Slicers\n\n\n\nGrouping Data\n\n\n\nCreating a Pivot Chart\n\n\n\nChanging Pivot Chart Options\n\n\n\nDrilling Down\n\n\n\n\nCreating Forms in Excel: \n\n\n\n\nAdding Command Buttons\n\n\n\nSpin Buttons and Scroll Bars\n\n\n\nCheck Boxes and Option Buttons\n\n\n\nList Boxes and Combo Boxes\n\n\n\nGroup Box\n\n\n\nText Boxes\n\n\n\n\nPerforming What-if Analysis: \n\n\n\n\nUsing the Goal Seek Tool\n\n\n\nWorking with Scenarios\n\n\n\nUsing Cell Watch\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 19 & 26\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost: $700.00 \n\n\n\nLocation: Online \n\n\n\nInstructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/excel-advanced-instructor-led-online-series-2/2024-03-19/
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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SUMMARY:Course Withdrawal 50% of Course - Winter Term 2024
DESCRIPTION:No refund for dropped course\, but no academic penalty.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/course-withdrawal-50-of-course-winter-term-2024/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academic Winter Term,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240311T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240315T235959
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CREATED:20230413T213323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T232832Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Week Winter 2024 Term
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/reading-winter-fall-2024-term/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240226T235959
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CREATED:20221209T182025Z
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SUMMARY:Course Withdrawal 1/3 of Course Winter 2024 Term
DESCRIPTION:50% refund to student & no academic penalty.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/course-withdrawal-1-3-of-course/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academic Winter Term,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240209T000000
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CREATED:20221209T181834Z
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SUMMARY:Add/Drop Deadline Winter 2024 Term
DESCRIPTION:Last day to add or drop course for the Winter 2024 term.  \n\n\n\n*Also the last day for tuition to be paid or for a student to be setup with a payment plan through Finance Division.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/add-drop-deadline-winter-2024-term/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academic Winter Term,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
CREATED:20240110T220534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T220537Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Up\, Speak Out - Instructor-led 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\n\nDate: February 6\, 2024Time: 9:00 a.m. –  4:00 p.m.Location: Virtual \n\n\n\nCost: $350.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/speak-up-speak-out-instructor-led-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:20240130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
CREATED:20231106T160205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T160208Z
UID:10000338-1706605200-1706630400@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:PowerPoint - Instructor-led Online
DESCRIPTION:If you are new to working with this presentation software\, this 1-day online session is for you! You will be introduced to the capabilities of the program and learn some basic techniques for creating and delivering a simple slide show. You will learn some of the tips and tricks for working with the software\, but the session includes even more\, such as the five rules for creating great PowerPoints\, how to ensure that your audience gets your message\, and that they remember it long after you finish! \n\n\n\nDate: January 30\, 2024Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $350.00Instructor: Heather LyonFor information/registration please contact Karen Horn at (867) 920-8802 or emailkhorn@auroracollege.nt.ca
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/powerpoint-instructor-led-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:20240123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
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SUMMARY:Board of Governors meeting - Tuesday\, January 23
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\n\n\nAny person or group wishing to address\, ask a question of\, or make a presentation to the Board of Governors must make the request in writing to the contact below no later than 5:00 PM on Friday\, January 19.  The question or presentation must be submitted either electronically or in hard copy by that date and time as well. Delegations are limited to two minutes with a maximum of six delegations per meeting. Questions about the Board of Governors meeting may also  be addressed to the contact email. \n\n\n\nDelegation contact: \n\n\n\nHeather Meacock \n\n\n\nExecutive Assistant to the President \n\n\n\nEmail: hmeacock@auroracollege.nt.ca \n\n\n\nTo receive meeting link and agenda: \n\n\n\nContessa Stead \n\n\n\nGovernance Coordinator \n\n\n\nEmail:  cstead@auroracollege.nt.ca \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:        Virtual Meeting   \n\n\n\nDate:               Tuesday\, January 23\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:              11:00 AM       (Delegations – 3:00 PM) \n\n\n\nMicrosoft Teams meeting\n\n\n\nJoin on your computer\, mobile app or room device \n\n\n\nClick here to join the meeting \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 259 539 704 680Passcode: anaT3r \n\n\n\nDownload Teams | Join on the web \n\n\n\nOr call in (audio only) \n\n\n\n+1 647-794-6122\,\,110886830#   Canada\, Toronto \n\n\n\n(855) 749-4910\,\,110886830#   Canada (Toll-free) \n\n\n\nPhone Conference ID: 110 886 830# \n\n\n\nRéunion du Conseil des gouverneurs\n\n\n\nToute personne ou tout groupe souhaitant s’adresser\, poser une question ou faire une présentation au Conseil des gouverneurs doit en faire la demande par écrit aux coordonnées ci-dessous au plus tard le vendredi 19 janvier\, à 17 h. Les questions ou les présentations doivent également être soumises par courriel ou en format papier avant cette date. La réunion pourra accueillir un maximum de six délégations et chacune aura un temps de présentation limité à deux minutes. Les questions relatives à la réunion du Conseil peuvent être envoyées par courriel à la personne-ressource. \n\n\n\nCoordonnées pour les délégations : \n\n\n\nHeather Meacock \n\n\n\nCourriel : hmeacock@auroracollege.nt.ca \n\n\n\nPour obtenir un lien pour assister à la réunion\, écrivez à \n\n\n\nContessa Stead \n\n\n\nCoordonnateur de la gouvernance \n\n\n\nCourriel :cstead@auroracollege.nt.ca \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLieu :                Réunion virtuelle    \n\n\n\nDate :                Mardi 23 janvier 2024   \n\n\n\nHeure :              11 h 00        (Délégations – 15 h)  
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/board-of-governors-meeting-tuesday-january-23/
CATEGORIES:Governance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
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SUMMARY:Medical Terminology – In Person in Yellowknife
DESCRIPTION:This course is a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology.  The course will have an emphasis on medical word building\, medical word parts and the use of medical terminology.  The course will take a body systems approach to help the learner understand medical terms related to human anatomy and physiology\, diagnostic procedures\, disease processes\, as well as various medical and surgical treatment modes. \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday Evenings\, September 12 – December 19\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTime: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nTuition: $545.00 \n\n\n\nText: Medical Terminology A Living Language – Cost TBD \n\n\n\nInstructor: Lesia Lucan \n\n\n\nThis course will be delivered face to face at Yellowknife Campus. Contact Karen Horn at (867) 920-8802 or email khorn@auroracollege.nt.ca for more information and to register.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/medical-terminology-in-person-in-yellowknife/2023-12-19/
LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231219T120000
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SUMMARY:Excel Extras - Instructor-led Online Series
DESCRIPTION:You know the basics of the Excel program. Now learn about what else you can do to make workingwith 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 19\, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/excel-extras-instructor-led-online-series-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:20231218T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240105T235959
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CREATED:20230413T213239Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Break Fall 2023 Term
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/reading-break-fall-2023-term/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231212T210000
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SUMMARY:Medical Terminology – In Person in Yellowknife
DESCRIPTION:This course is a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology.  The course will have an emphasis on medical word building\, medical word parts and the use of medical terminology.  The course will take a body systems approach to help the learner understand medical terms related to human anatomy and physiology\, diagnostic procedures\, disease processes\, as well as various medical and surgical treatment modes. \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday Evenings\, September 12 – December 19\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTime: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nTuition: $545.00 \n\n\n\nText: Medical Terminology A Living Language – Cost TBD \n\n\n\nInstructor: Lesia Lucan \n\n\n\nThis course will be delivered face to face at Yellowknife Campus. Contact Karen Horn at (867) 920-8802 or email khorn@auroracollege.nt.ca for more information and to register.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/medical-terminology-in-person-in-yellowknife/2023-12-12/
LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
CREATED:20230504T164148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T202444Z
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SUMMARY:PMP CERTIFICATION PREPARATION (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
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 apersonal strategy for passing the exam. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, at this time\, Aurora College\, Yellowknife Campus does not offer the PMP exam. \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, December 8\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nCost: $300.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor: Janet Dean\, TangleTree Enterprises Ltd.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/pmp-certification-preparation-project-managemnt-series/
LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
CREATED:20230413T202459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T220543Z
UID:10000252-1701954000-1701964800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Word Extras - Instructor-led Online Series
DESCRIPTION:You know the basics of the Word program. Now learn about what else you can do to make workingwith 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: December 7\, 2023Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/word-extras-instructor-led-online-series/
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:20231207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
CREATED:20230504T163930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T202412Z
UID:10000269-1701939600-1701964800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:EFFECTIVE PREPARATION AND START-UP OF PROJECTS (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
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;• an overview of approaches\, methods\, and instruments for the initiation.• selecting methods and instruments that fit your project• actively involving others in the analysis and planning of the project• the role of a project facilitator• the effect of different leadership styles and training tools and tricks.• Creating\, editing and updating a project handbook.• how projects should be launched\, by applying adjusted versions of workshops\, facilitation\, handbooks\, and other guidelines used by others (best practices)• implementing the course ideas into your own organization/project \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, December 7\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nCost: $300.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor: Janet Dean\, TangleTree Enterprises Ltd.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/effective-preparation-and-start-up-of-projects-project-management-series/
LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
CREATED:20230504T163722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T202330Z
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SUMMARY:QUALITY METRICS FOR PROJECTS (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
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:• Defining quality• The quality approach• Prioritizing key quality metrics• The quality management plan – establishing metrics• Applying practical tools and techniques• Applying industry-standard techniques• Applying quality control tools and techniques• Compiling and documenting lessons learned• Sharing best practices \n\n\n\nDates: Wednesday\, December 6\, 2023Cost: $300.00
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/quality-metrics-for-projects-project-management-series/
LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
CREATED:20230714T172714Z
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SUMMARY:Medical Terminology – In Person in Yellowknife
DESCRIPTION:This course is a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology.  The course will have an emphasis on medical word building\, medical word parts and the use of medical terminology.  The course will take a body systems approach to help the learner understand medical terms related to human anatomy and physiology\, diagnostic procedures\, disease processes\, as well as various medical and surgical treatment modes. \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday Evenings\, September 12 – December 19\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTime: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nTuition: $545.00 \n\n\n\nText: Medical Terminology A Living Language – Cost TBD \n\n\n\nInstructor: Lesia Lucan \n\n\n\nThis course will be delivered face to face at Yellowknife Campus. Contact Karen Horn at (867) 920-8802 or email khorn@auroracollege.nt.ca for more information and to register.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/medical-terminology-in-person-in-yellowknife/2023-12-05/
LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T220447Z
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SUMMARY:Tables & Illustrations - Instructor-led Online Series - Word Training
DESCRIPTION:In the Word program\, you can insert a variety of items to enhance the information and make it morevisually appealing to your audience. Learn how to use the following items: \n\n\n\n\nWorking with Tables\n\n\n\nInserting a Picture\n\n\n\nWorking with Shapes\n\n\n\nSmartArt Graphics\n\n\n\nInserting Screenshots\n\n\n\nWorking with Charts\n\n\n\n\nDate: December 5\, 2023Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/tables-illustrations-instructor-led-online-series-word-training/
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:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
CREATED:20231003T162610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T143404Z
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SUMMARY:C.O.R.E De-Escalation - Instructor-Led 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:– The organization\, the public\, the media and the courts\n\n\n\nNatural reactions in the face of conflict – Fight\, Flight or Freeze– Exceptions 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\nIntergenerational Communication– For the first time\, we are seeing Grandparents working on teams that contain persons their grandchildren’s age. Dr. Mary Donahoe\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Technology on Interpersonal Communication– Video Technology has created a new reality\, the power of social media\n\n\n\n\nPart II: It’s Not Personal! \n\n\n\n\nRationalizing the Irrational– People under the influence of negative emotions can appear irrational– Their attacks can be very personal and offensive\n\n\n\nPeople Don’t Mean What They Say …– Words and meanings can be (and usually are)\, completely different– We need to ignore the words and search for the correct meanings\n\n\n\nDon’t Take the Bait – 80% of Complaints Stem from Our Reaction\n\n\n\nEGO Is the EnemyUltimately\, that voice in our head that makes us do and say things that we never planned on doing or saying!\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– By 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\nPROFESSIONAL RESPECT– Performed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY– Essential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\n\n\n\n\nPart IV: Communication Essentials \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– By 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\nPROFESSIONAL RESPECT– Performed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY– Essential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\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– Imminent Jeopardy– Proxemics\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. PROCESS– Introduction Sequence– Clarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question– Establish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility– Proceed OR Persuade – VerifyConclude\n\n\n\nCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events\n\n\n\nScenario Development – Practical application– Skill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases– Skill building – Clarifying Sequence– Skill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance– Skill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion– Skill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – Verify\n\n\n\nThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nPart V: Practical Application \n\n\n\n\nPersonal Security Awareness– Imminent Jeopardy– Proxemics\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. PROCESS– Introduction Sequence– Clarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question– Establish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility– Proceed OR Persuade – VerifyConclude\n\n\n\nCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events\n\n\n\nScenario Development – Practical application– Skill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases– Skill building – Clarifying Sequence– Skill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance– Skill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion– Skill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – Verify\n\n\n\nThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nDate: December 4 & 5\, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $750.00Instructor: Darcy Pennock
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/c-o-r-e-de-escalation-instructor-led-online/2023-12-05/
LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
CREATED:20230504T163523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T202252Z
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SUMMARY:MANAGING AND ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS\, JOINT VENTURES\, AND PARTNERSHIPS (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
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. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will learn:• Drafting RFP’s and bid documents• Analyzing and evaluating responses• Fundamentals of contracting• Identifying key deliverables and objectives• Establishing quality and delivery criteria• Monitoring budgets and delivery• Managing without micromanaging or “giving away the store”• Closing out agreements• Dismissing contracts \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, December 5\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nCost: $300.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor: Janet Dean\, TangleTree Enterprises Ltd.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/managing-and-administering-contracts-joint-ventures-and-partnerships-project-management-series/
LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T205126Z
UID:10000280-1701766800-1701777600@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Charts & Tables - Instructor-led Online Series - Excel Training
DESCRIPTION:In the Excel program\, you can convert your data from a spreadsheet into a table and/orchart. Learn how you can turn dry financial and statistical information into a vibrant visualdisplay 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: December 5\, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/charts-tables-instructor-led-online-series-excel-training-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:20231204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
CREATED:20231003T162610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T143404Z
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SUMMARY:C.O.R.E De-Escalation - Instructor-Led 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:– The organization\, the public\, the media and the courts\n\n\n\nNatural reactions in the face of conflict – Fight\, Flight or Freeze– Exceptions 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\nIntergenerational Communication– For the first time\, we are seeing Grandparents working on teams that contain persons their grandchildren’s age. Dr. Mary Donahoe\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Technology on Interpersonal Communication– Video Technology has created a new reality\, the power of social media\n\n\n\n\nPart II: It’s Not Personal! \n\n\n\n\nRationalizing the Irrational– People under the influence of negative emotions can appear irrational– Their attacks can be very personal and offensive\n\n\n\nPeople Don’t Mean What They Say …– Words and meanings can be (and usually are)\, completely different– We need to ignore the words and search for the correct meanings\n\n\n\nDon’t Take the Bait – 80% of Complaints Stem from Our Reaction\n\n\n\nEGO Is the EnemyUltimately\, that voice in our head that makes us do and say things that we never planned on doing or saying!\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– By 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\nPROFESSIONAL RESPECT– Performed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY– Essential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\n\n\n\n\nPart IV: Communication Essentials \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– By 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\nPROFESSIONAL RESPECT– Performed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY– Essential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\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– Imminent Jeopardy– Proxemics\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. PROCESS– Introduction Sequence– Clarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question– Establish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility– Proceed OR Persuade – VerifyConclude\n\n\n\nCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events\n\n\n\nScenario Development – Practical application– Skill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases– Skill building – Clarifying Sequence– Skill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance– Skill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion– Skill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – Verify\n\n\n\nThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nPart V: Practical Application \n\n\n\n\nPersonal Security Awareness– Imminent Jeopardy– Proxemics\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. PROCESS– Introduction Sequence– Clarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question– Establish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility– Proceed OR Persuade – VerifyConclude\n\n\n\nCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events\n\n\n\nScenario Development – Practical application– Skill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases– Skill building – Clarifying Sequence– Skill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance– Skill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion– Skill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – Verify\n\n\n\nThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nDate: December 4 & 5\, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $750.00Instructor: Darcy Pennock
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/c-o-r-e-de-escalation-instructor-led-online/2023-12-04/
LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
GEO:62.4514546;-114.376353
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SUMMARY:PROJECT MONITORING AND CONTROL (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn to:• Establish a baseline from which to measure results• Develop contingencies for “unknowns” which may affect your project• Control the project scope and take measures to avoid “scope creep”• Implement a simple change management process• Apply techniques for shortening project duration• Track cost\, schedule and quality data• Report project progress and status• Apply strategies for getting back on track when a project goes “off the rails” \n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, December 4\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nCost: $300.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor: Janet Dean\, TangleTree Enterprises Ltd.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/project-monitoring-and-control-project-management-series/
LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132607
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SUMMARY:Reading and Understanding Financial Statements - Instructor-led Online
DESCRIPTION:You pay all kinds of money to your accountant to prepare annual financial statements for your business\, but do you really know how to read them? 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 your business\, 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 prepare a statement of cash flowsCourse\n\n\n\n\nDate: November 30 & December 1\, 2023Time:  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $600.00
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/reading-and-understanding-financial-statements-instructor-led-online/
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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SUMMARY:Reading and Understanding Financial Statements - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:You pay all kinds of money to your accountant to prepare annual financial statements for your business\, but do you really know how to read them? 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 your business\, 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 prepare a statement of cash flowsCourse\n\n\n\n\nDate: November 30 & December 1\, 2023Time:  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $600.00
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/reading-and-understanding-financial-statements-online/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231128T210000
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SUMMARY:Medical Terminology – In Person in Yellowknife
DESCRIPTION:This course is a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology.  The course will have an emphasis on medical word building\, medical word parts and the use of medical terminology.  The course will take a body systems approach to help the learner understand medical terms related to human anatomy and physiology\, diagnostic procedures\, disease processes\, as well as various medical and surgical treatment modes. \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday Evenings\, September 12 – December 19\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTime: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nTuition: $545.00 \n\n\n\nText: Medical Terminology A Living Language – Cost TBD \n\n\n\nInstructor: Lesia Lucan \n\n\n\nThis course will be delivered face to face at Yellowknife Campus. Contact Karen Horn at (867) 920-8802 or email khorn@auroracollege.nt.ca for more information and to register.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/medical-terminology-in-person-in-yellowknife/2023-11-28/
LOCATION:Yellowknife North Slave Campus\, 5004 54 St\, Yellowknife\, NT\, X1A2R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20231129T160000
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SUMMARY:BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL CLERK/ASSISTANT TRAINING – INTRO TO ACCOUNTING - Instructor-led Online
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to enhance the knowledge of people presently employed in a bookkeeping or finance position\, or interested in pursuing a career in a bookkeeping position. \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\n\n\nThis 3-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. Please 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 on-line 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:Better understand the accounting process used in the 5 Journal manual accounting system \n\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\nDates: November 27 – 29\, 2023Times: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineInstructor: Heather LyonCost: 750.00
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-clerk-assistant-training-intro-to-accounting-instructor-led-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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