Corporate and Community Development

QuickClasses for Business

Quick Classes for Business at SCF Lakewood Ranch

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Body Language for Business

It is a scientific fact that gestures and a person's observable "presence" reveal people's true intentions. Learn the secrets of nonverbal communication, how to read body language, and what can be done to better manage and capitalize on what non-verbal indicators and movements say to others. Use this knowledge to gain confidence and control in any face-to-face encounter, especially to make a great first impression.

Tue., Sept 18,  98 - 10 a.m., CRN: 15317, Fee: $49


Grammar Refresher

An understanding of English grammar is important to improve speaking and writing skills. This course helps improve confidence in the ability to produce clean, grammatically correct work. Explore the basics of English grammar, sentence structure and punctuation, get reacquainted with old forgotten rules and meet some new ones while developing grammatical strengths.

Nothing scheduled at this time.

 

Pre-employment Testing Preparation

Have you applied for a job and been asked to take an employment test? Many employers routinely ask applicants to participate in a variety of pre-employment tests and assessments. All of us are capable of improving our study habits and test taking skills. This class provides participants practical, easy to apply steps to increase their testing effectiveness.

Thurs., Oct 11,  9 - 11 a.m., CRN: 15302, Fee: $49

 

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Emotional Intelligence is the capacity to recognize and effectively manage emotions. Emotional intelligence increases the ability to make good decisions, build relationships, deal with stress and cope with change. Research has proved that emotional intelligence (EQ) is more reliable in predicting success than intelligence quotient (IQ). In this course, the topic of EQ and how to develop it will be explored. This will increase career success, relationships both inside and outside of work, and leadership of others.

Tue., Oct 30,  8 - 10 a.m., CRN: 15319, Fee: $49

 
Behavioral Interviewing and Selection - Hiring Great Employees

Successful interviewing and selection are dependent not only on screening in good people but on hiring the right person for the right job. The dilemma is the skills, characteristics, and attitudes most closely linked to job success are often most difficult to assess in the interviewing and selection process. This approach to interviewing maximizes the potential for linking the specific demands of the position to the skills, abilities and attitudes of potential hires.

Tue., Oct 2,  8 - 10 a.m., CRN: 35338, Fee: $49

 
Dealing with Difficult People

Learning to deal with difficult people and situations hinges on people's capacity to adopt a constructive perspective and take control of reactions and responses to them. Participants in this program learn a specific process for developing a healthy perspective, managing emotions, and regaining control of their own responses to otherwise difficult and troublesome people and interactions.

Tue., Aug. 28,  9 - 11 a.m., CRN: 35342, Fee: $49

 

QuickClass Business Bundle*
All 7 classes - Save!CRN: 315336     Fee $239

* Must enroll by phone or in person for these special packages


To enroll call any of these numbers:

  • (941) 363-7080
  • (941) 752-5203
  • (941) 408-1412
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