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SUMMARY:STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT COMMUNICATION
DESCRIPTION:Stakeholder Management is one of the most critical factors of project success. This course provides the project manager with an understanding of stakeholder management processes using proven tools and techniques for managing the stakeholders during the various phases of a project. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nLearn the obstacles to project communication\n\n\n\nIdentify and Assess project stakeholders using proven tools and techniques;\n\n\n\nDevelop communications strategies for achieving buy-in and cooperation from stakeholders\n\n\n\nExplore different types of communication methods\n\n\n\nPrepare a communications plan and put it into action\n\n\n\n\nDate:December 3\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$350.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Janet Dean
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/stakeholder-management-and-project-communication/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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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 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:December 3\, 2024 \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/formatting-the-worksheet-cmpt-0014-2/
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:20241202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T155912Z
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SUMMARY:MANAGING CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN PROJECTS
DESCRIPTION:Improve the way your project team accomplishes tasks\, and enhance their interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Identify operating stereotypes and other obstacles to communication. Learn different cultures’ approaches to work\, relationships\, time\, and exchange of information and how this affects attitudes and performance on the job.Topics include: \n\n\n\n\ncreating and maintaining an environment that enables all participants to naturally reach their fullpotential in pursuit of organizational objectives.\n\n\n\nclarifying roles and communication procedures for tolerance and flexibility\n\n\n\nbuilding on shared values\, goals and similarities.\n\n\n\ndeveloping shared visions and agreeing on processes to accomplish it in an atmosphere of respect andtrust.\n\n\n\n\nDate:December 2\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$350.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Janet Dean
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/managing-cultural-diversity-in-projects/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
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SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-11-27/
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:20241120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
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SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-11-20/
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:20241119T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T193307Z
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SUMMARY:Formulas & Functions CMPT 0013 - 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:November 19\, 2024 \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/formulas-functions-cmpt-0013-online/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241118T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241118T235959
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CREATED:20241029T175510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T175513Z
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SUMMARY:Online Winter Registration opens
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/online-winter-registration-opens/
CATEGORIES:Academic Winter Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240703T155639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T155642Z
UID:10000612-1731488400-1731686400@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS - Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will examine project management from conceptualization through to completion. You will learn: setting up an effective plan\, applying project-planning steps\, developing the project plan and implementing it\, managing work in progress\, monitoring controls\, and reporting status. \n\n\n\nDate:November 13-15\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$750.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Janet Dean
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/project-management-fundamentals-multi-day/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240703T151948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T192811Z
UID:10000601-1731402000-1731412800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Intro to Excel CMPT 0012 - 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:November 5\, 2024 \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/intro-to-excel-cmpt-0012-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:20241112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20241029T175223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T175237Z
UID:10000642-1731398400-1731690000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Reading Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/fall-reading-week/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241111T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20241029T175110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T175113Z
UID:10000641-1731283200-1731369599@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Holiday - Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/holiday-remembrance-day/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241106T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
UID:10000542-1730885400-1730887200@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-11-06/
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:20241030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241030T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
UID:10000541-1730280600-1730282400@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-10-30/
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:20241028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240709T200250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T200253Z
UID:10000624-1730106000-1730476800@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\nDatesOctober 28 – November 1\, 2024 \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-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:20241023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241023T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
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SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-10-23/
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:20241017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240703T150519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T150522Z
UID:10000598-1729155600-1729267200@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 17 & 18\, 2024 \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/
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:20241016T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241016T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
UID:10000539-1729071000-1729072800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-10-16/
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:20241009T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
UID:10000538-1728466200-1728468000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-10-09/
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:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240702T202557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T215812Z
UID:10000485-1727982000-1727992800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Instruction (prerequisite – Instructional Skills Workshop) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to teaching and learning for instructors new to a post-secondary\, adult education context. Learners are discipline specific experts who are or will be transitioning to an instructional role. This course extends themes and topics introduced in the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW\, GEN0042); i.e. lesson planning\, participatory learning\, giving and receiving feedback\, instructor professionalism and ethics\, and class management. The course is designed to be experiential\, peer-based and reflective.  This is the first course in the CAED program and lays the foundation for all other courses.  \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on September 12\, 19\, 26 and October 3 \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition: $225.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Josh MacDonald
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/elements-of-instruction-prerequisite-instructional-skills-workshop-online-multi-day/2024-10-03/
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:20241001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20241108T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T152419Z
UID:10000652-1727740800-1727827199@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Online Fall Registration Closes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/online-fall-registration-closes/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240702T202557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T215812Z
UID:10000484-1727377200-1727388000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Instruction (prerequisite – Instructional Skills Workshop) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to teaching and learning for instructors new to a post-secondary\, adult education context. Learners are discipline specific experts who are or will be transitioning to an instructional role. This course extends themes and topics introduced in the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW\, GEN0042); i.e. lesson planning\, participatory learning\, giving and receiving feedback\, instructor professionalism and ethics\, and class management. The course is designed to be experiential\, peer-based and reflective.  This is the first course in the CAED program and lays the foundation for all other courses.  \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on September 12\, 19\, 26 and October 3 \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition: $225.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Josh MacDonald
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/elements-of-instruction-prerequisite-instructional-skills-workshop-online-multi-day/2024-09-26/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240702T202557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T215812Z
UID:10000483-1726772400-1726783200@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Instruction (prerequisite – Instructional Skills Workshop) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to teaching and learning for instructors new to a post-secondary\, adult education context. Learners are discipline specific experts who are or will be transitioning to an instructional role. This course extends themes and topics introduced in the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW\, GEN0042); i.e. lesson planning\, participatory learning\, giving and receiving feedback\, instructor professionalism and ethics\, and class management. The course is designed to be experiential\, peer-based and reflective.  This is the first course in the CAED program and lays the foundation for all other courses.  \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on September 12\, 19\, 26 and October 3 \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition: $225.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Josh MacDonald
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/elements-of-instruction-prerequisite-instructional-skills-workshop-online-multi-day/2024-09-19/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240709T200046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T200049Z
UID:10000623-1726736400-1726848000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
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\nDatesSeptember 19 – 20\, 2024 \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-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:20240916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240709T195753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T195757Z
UID:10000622-1726477200-1726675200@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL OFFICER TRAINING PART ONE – INTRO TO ACCOUNTING - 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\nDatesSeptember 16 – 18\, 2024 \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-one-intro-to-accounting-online-multi-day-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:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240702T202557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T215812Z
UID:10000482-1726167600-1726178400@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Instruction (prerequisite – Instructional Skills Workshop) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to teaching and learning for instructors new to a post-secondary\, adult education context. Learners are discipline specific experts who are or will be transitioning to an instructional role. This course extends themes and topics introduced in the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW\, GEN0042); i.e. lesson planning\, participatory learning\, giving and receiving feedback\, instructor professionalism and ethics\, and class management. The course is designed to be experiential\, peer-based and reflective.  This is the first course in the CAED program and lays the foundation for all other courses.  \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on September 12\, 19\, 26 and October 3 \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition: $225.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Josh MacDonald
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/elements-of-instruction-prerequisite-instructional-skills-workshop-online-multi-day/2024-09-12/
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:20240823T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240823T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240524T151538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T151541Z
UID:10000480-1724371200-1724457599@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Term Ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/summer-term-ends/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academic Summer Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240702T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T191147Z
UID:10000481-1724230800-1724432400@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is available to instructional and non-instructional staff and is a pre-requisite for entry into the Certificate in Adult Education program. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Face to Face Yellowknife or Virtual DeliveryPlease note that the face to face is for participants located in Yellowknife and the virtual session is for participants located outside of Yellowknife.(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:August 21 – 23\, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nTextbooks:ISW Manual \n\n\n\nTuition:$250.00
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/instructional-skills-workshop-isw-multi-day/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240715T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240715T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20241029T174710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T152328Z
UID:10000640-1721001600-1721087999@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Online Fall Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:Online Fall Registration opens
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/online-fall-registration-opens/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240702T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240702T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240524T151256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T151619Z
UID:10000479-1719878400-1719964799@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Term Starts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/summer-term/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academic Summer Term
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164350
CREATED:20240429T164744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T164746Z
UID:10000467-1719478800-1719504000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Excel Advanced (CMPT 0269) – Instructor-led Online Series - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This 2-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: June 20 & 27\, 2024Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pmCost: $700.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/excel-advanced-cmpt-0269-instructor-led-online-series-online-multi-day/2024-06-27/
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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