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WRITING & EDITING SKILLS – MAKING THE MESSAGE CLEAR – Virtual Course
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.…
Open House – School of Trades, Apprenticeships & Industrial Training
Open House – School of Trades, Apprenticeships & Industrial Training
Let's Talk Trades! Join us at the Aurora College Thebacha Campus to learn about the exciting possibilities awaiting you in the School of Trades, Apprenticeships & Industrial Training! Campus Tour - Get an inside peek into our extensive trads labs and facilities. Meet the Instructors - Have a question about a career in trades? Our…
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
During this face-to-face workshop you will examine project management from conceptualization through to final completion. You will learn how to set up an effective plan, apply project planning steps, develop the project plan and implement it, manage work in progress, monitor controls, and reporting status. Date: November 7-9, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM…
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MINUTE TAKING – Virtual Course
MINUTE TAKING – Virtual Course
This workshop is for people who are responsible for taking minutes in meetings. You will learn how to co-ordinate meetings, take minutes in formal and informal meetings, edit the minutes without altering content, and how to present, distribute and maintain the minutes most effectively. Topics include agenda preparation, minute taking styles & formats for different…
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EXCEL EXTRAS – Virtual Courses
EXCEL EXTRAS – Virtual Courses
You know the basics of the Excel program. Now learn about what else you can do to make working with this program even easier and more effective in this 3-hour session. Topics include: Working with graphicsInserting a screenshotSorting & FilteringUsing hyperlinksUsing commentsDrop-down listsGrouping & SubtotalsQuick Analysis Date: November 10, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – NoonCost: $150.00Instructor:…
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BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL CLERK/ASSISTANT TRAINING – INTRO TO ACCOUNTING – Virtual Course
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…
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STANDARD FIRST AID WITH CPR AND AED
There are two offerings of this St. John Ambulance course, which includes Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (adult/ infant/ child) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED). It is for those who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. A variety of topics are covered, from basic cardiovascular and breathing…
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SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT
SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT
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…
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Upcoming Events – November/December
November 28, 2023 - Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch, Fort Smith November 29, 2023 - Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch, Yellowknife December 1, 2023 - Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch, Inuvik November 28, 2023 - Strategic Planning Session Public - Inuvik November 29, 2023 - Strategic Planning Session Students - Inuvik November 29, 2023 - Strategic Planning Session Stakeholders - Inuvik…
PROJECT MONITORING AND CONTROL (6TH COURSE IN SERIES)
PROJECT MONITORING AND CONTROL (6TH COURSE IN SERIES)
This is the sixth course in the Project Management Certificate program. In this course students will learn to establish a baseline from which to measure results. Date: Monday, November 28, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Cost: $350.00 Instructor: Janet Dean, TangleTree Enterprises Registration deadline: Thursday, September 29, 2022
Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch Thebacha
Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch Thebacha
Aurora College will be hosting the Fort Smith launch of the new Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal. The Inaugural issue theme is Education in the North. Join us on November 28th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM in the Thebacha Campus main foyer to enjoy bannock, coffee and tea while contributors exchange stories, research, philosophy and art from the inaugural issue.…
Strategic Planning Session
Strategic Planning Session
Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input.Community members are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session to discover, dream, and help design the direction of Aurora College through the transformation to a polytechnic university. Help spread the word! Click HERE to download a printable poster!…
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READING & UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Virtual Courses
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.…
MANAGING AND ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS, JOINT VENTURES, AND PARTNERSHIPS (7TH COURSE IN SERIES)
MANAGING AND ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS, JOINT VENTURES, AND PARTNERSHIPS (7TH COURSE IN SERIES)
This is the seventh course in the Project Management Certificate program. 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. Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM…
Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch Yellowknife
Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch Yellowknife
Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning will be hosting the Yellowknife launch of the new Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal in collaboration with Aurora College and Hotıì ts’eeda. The Inaugural issue theme is Education in the North. Join us on November 29th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Dechinta Office to enjoy soup, bannock and coffee/tea while…
Strategic Planning Session – Aurora Campus Students
Strategic Planning Session – Aurora Campus Students
Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input. Aurora College students are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session on Tuesday, November 29 to discover, dream, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. Lunch will be…
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QUALITY METRICS FOR PROJECTS (8TH COURSE IN THE SERIES)
QUALITY METRICS FOR PROJECTS (8TH COURSE IN THE SERIES)
This is the eighth course in the Project Management Certificate program. 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…
Strategic Planning Session – Tuktoyaktuk
Strategic Planning Session – Tuktoyaktuk
We’re coming to Tuktoyaktuk!Aurora College is in the process of developing our next Strategic Plan and we are seeking input.Community members are invited to attend the upcoming engagement session on Thursday, December 1 to discover, dream, and help design the destiny of the College as we begin the transformation into a polytechnic university. Discover -…