Aurora College

Course Withdrawal 1/3 of Course Winter 2024 Term
2024-02-26 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Inuvik)
50% refund to student & no academic penalty.

Add/Drop Deadline Winter 2024 Term
2024-02-09 00:00 - 23:59
Last day to add or drop course for the Winter 2024 term.

*Also the last day for tuition to be paid or for a student to be setup with a payment plan through Finance Division.

Speak Up, Speak Out - Instructor-led Online
2024-02-06 09:00 - 16:00
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.

Date: February 6, 2024Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: Virtual

Cost: $350.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

PowerPoint - Instructor-led Online
2024-01-30 09:00 - 16:00
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!

Date: 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

Board of Governors meeting - Tuesday, January 23
2024-01-23 11:00 - 17:00
Agenda

Any 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.

Delegation contact:

Heather Meacock

Executive Assistant to the President

Email: hmeacock@auroracollege.nt.ca

To receive meeting link and agenda:

Contessa Stead

Governance Coordinator

Email: cstead@auroracollege.nt.ca

Location: Virtual Meeting

Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM (Delegations – 3:00 PM)

Microsoft Teams meeting

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Réunion du Conseil des gouverneurs

Toute 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.

Coordonnées pour les délégations :

Heather Meacock

Courriel : hmeacock@auroracollege.nt.ca

Pour obtenir un lien pour assister à la réunion, écrivez à

Contessa Stead

Coordonnateur de la gouvernance

Courriel :cstead@auroracollege.nt.ca

Lieu : Réunion virtuelle

Date : Mardi 23 janvier 2024

Heure : 11 h 00 (Délégations – 15 h)

Medical Terminology – In Person in Yellowknife
2023-12-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
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.

Date: Tuesday Evenings, September 12 – December 19, 2023

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Tuition: $545.00

Text: Medical Terminology A Living Language – Cost TBD

Instructor: Lesia Lucan

This 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.

Excel Extras - Instructor-led Online Series
2023-12-19 09:00 - 12:00
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:

Working with graphics

Inserting a screenshot

Sorting & Filtering

Using hyperlinks

Using comments

Drop-down lists

Grouping & Subtotals

Quick Analysis

Date: December 19, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

Reading Break Fall 2023 Term
2023-12-18 00:00 - 2024-01-05 23:59

PMP CERTIFICATION PREPARATION (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
2023-12-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
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.

This 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.

Unfortunately, at this time, Aurora College, Yellowknife Campus does not offer the PMP exam.

Date: Friday, December 8, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $300.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises Ltd.

Word Extras - Instructor-led Online Series
2023-12-07 13:00 - 16:00
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:

Working with Tabs

Envelopes & Labels

Mail Merge

Tracking Changes

Using comments

Proofing Tools

Headers & Footers

Page Numbering

Date: December 7, 2023Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

EFFECTIVE PREPARATION AND START-UP OF PROJECTS (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
2023-12-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
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.

In 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

Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $300.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises Ltd.

QUALITY METRICS FOR PROJECTS (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
2023-12-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
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.

In 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

Dates: Wednesday, December 6, 2023Cost: $300.00

Tables & Illustrations - Instructor-led Online Series - Word Training
2023-12-05 13:00 - 16:00
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:

Working with Tables

Inserting a Picture

Working with Shapes

SmartArt Graphics

Inserting Screenshots

Working with Charts

Date: December 5, 2023Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

C.O.R.E De-Escalation - Instructor-Led Online
2023-12-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
Creating Opportunities with Respect & Empathy

Introduction

Introduction Sequence

Traditional lecture vs. skill based learning

De-escalation Overview

Goals of the course

Part I: Realizing Expectations

Being a professional brings expectations from:– The organization, the public, the media and the courts

Natural 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

Intergenerational Communication– For the first time, we are seeing Grandparents working on teams that contain persons their grandchildren’s age. Dr. Mary Donahoe

The Impact of Technology on Interpersonal Communication– Video Technology has created a new reality, the power of social media

Part II: It’s Not Personal!

Rationalizing the Irrational– People under the influence of negative emotions can appear irrational– Their attacks can be very personal and offensive

People 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

Don’t Take the Bait – 80% of Complaints Stem from Our Reaction

EGO Is the EnemyUltimately, that voice in our head that makes us do and say things that we never planned on doing or saying!

Compliance vs. Cooperation – Separating attitude from behavior

The Unanswered Question – the appropriate response to verbal resistance

Part 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!

Breath! – Control your heart rate and prevent your emotions from ‘high jacking’ you

C.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

PROFESSIONAL RESPECT– Performed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship

PROFESSIONAL EMPATHY– Essential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension

Part IV: Communication Essentials

Breath! – Control your heart rate and prevent your emotions from ‘high jacking’ you

C.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

PROFESSIONAL RESPECT– Performed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship

PROFESSIONAL EMPATHY– Essential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension

Part IV: Communication Essentials

Active Listening Revisited – Finding the meanings behind the words

The Power of Paraphrasing – the ultimate communication tool

Digging Deeper – asking the appropriate questions at the appropriate time

Providing Real Options – The essence of persuasion

Part V: Practical Application

Personal Security Awareness– Imminent Jeopardy– Proxemics

De-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact

C.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

Case Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events

Scenario 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

The Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks

Part V: Practical Application

Personal Security Awareness– Imminent Jeopardy– Proxemics

De-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact

C.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

Case Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events

Scenario 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

The Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks

Date: December 4 & 5, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $750.00Instructor: Darcy Pennock

MANAGING AND ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS, JOINT VENTURES, AND PARTNERSHIPS (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
2023-12-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
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:• 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

Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $300.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises Ltd.

Charts & Tables - Instructor-led Online Series - Excel Training
2023-12-05 09:00 - 12:00
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!

Charts vs. Tables

Creating a chart

Changing chart types

Changing chart layout and location

Using sparklines

Creating a table

Creating a Pivot Table

Date: December 5, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

PROJECT MONITORING AND CONTROL (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
2023-12-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
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”

Date: Monday, December 4, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $300.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises Ltd.

Reading and Understanding Financial Statements - Instructor-led Online
2023-11-30 09:00 - 2023-12-01 16:00
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.

Course Objectives:

To learn how the double entry accounting system works

To develop an understanding of the principles of accounting used in financial statements

To learn what information is included in a balance sheet

To learn what information is included in an income statement

To learn how to analyze the information in financial statements

To learn how to prepare a statement of cash flowsCourse

Date: November 30 & December 1, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $600.00

Reading and Understanding Financial Statements - ONLINE
2023-11-30 09:00 - 2023-12-01 16:00

BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL CLERK/ASSISTANT TRAINING – INTRO TO ACCOUNTING - Instructor-led Online
2023-11-27 09:00 - 2023-11-29 16:00
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.

Course Description

This 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.

Course objectivesAfter completing this course, you will be able to:Better understand the accounting process used in the 5 Journal manual accounting system

Be familiar with the steps involved in the annual accounting cycle

Understand the five account categories used in accounting

Understand Debits & Credits

Dates: November 27 – 29, 2023Times: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineInstructor: Heather LyonCost: 750.00

Formatting the Document - Instructor-led Online Series - Word Training
2023-11-21 13:00 - 16:00
Make your Word documents look more professional by learning how to properly format varioustypes of documents quickly & easily. In this 3-hour session, you will learn how to work with:

Text alignment

Fonts & sizes

Borders

Colours and patterns

Format painter

Themes & Styles

Page Setup

Inserting the Date & Time

Date: November 21, 2023Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

Formatting the Worksheet - Instructor-led Online Series - Excel Training
2023-11-21 09:00 - 12:00
Make your Excel workbooks look professional and readable by learning how to properlyformat all the aspects of your spreadsheet. In this 3-hour session, you will learn how towork with:

Formatting dates & numbers

Cell alignment

Fonts & sizes

Borders

Colours and patterns

Format painter

Themes & Styles

Conditional formatting

Date: November 21, 2023Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
2023-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
Balance the conflicting resource and priority demands of multiple cross-functional projects, while maintaining the strategic values of your organization.

In this course, you will learn to:• Manage resources through project prioritization• Evaluate and select projects based on strategic importance to the organization• Learn to apply a filter mechanism to assess all projects prior to making a “go-no go” decision• Define success criteria for each project

Date: Friday, November 17, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $300.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises Ltd.

ALIGNING AND DEVELOPING YOUR PROJECT TEAM (PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES)
2023-11-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
This is the fourth course in the Project Management Certificate program. In this course students will learn to build high-performance project teams through effective leadership and team communication.

Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $300.00

Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises Ltd.

Course Withdrawal 50% of Course - Fall Term 2023
2023-11-16 00:00 - 23:59
No refund for dropped course, but no academic penalty.
