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 Professional Development Program
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FALL 2010
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Invest in Your Skills with Pace University's Professional Development Program! These exciting courses will provide you with comprehensive, hands-on training to unlock your full potential and dramatically improve your business skills. Take one or all five of these exciting courses and fast track your career today!
Courses offered in:
Writing to Win: Email Etiquette and Business Writing (Part 1)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 9:00am-4:00pm; Course #PDP101
Master 10 essential business writing strategies to win confidence, accuracy, and efficiency. Use the rules of the new 'e' language to save time, improve productivity, and gain trust. Start viewing your writing from the reader centered approach and take your success to the next level.
Topics Include: Getting started efficiently, eliminating grammar mistakes, writing strong subject lines, being your own editor, and maintaining a positive tone
Interactive case studies and exercises will be explored.
Meet the Instructor
The instructor for this course is Theresa Breland. Theresa develops corporate training programs and delivers customized on-site seminars on effective business communications for multinational organizations and governmental agencies. Her training methodology meets the needs of today's professionals by identifying and implementing specific practical strategies and techniques. Theresa holds a BS from the University of Rhode Island and an MA from Columbia University.
Writing to Win: Email Etiquette and Business Writing (Part 2)
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 9:00am-4:00pm; Course #PDP102
Implement practical writing techniques that will make your professional correspondence shine. Explore variations in word choice that can improve overall clarity and structure. Avoid tone blunders. Promote reader response. Persuade, inform, and critique with confidence.
Topics Include: Identifying specific writing objectives, analyzing audience needs, adjusting to your readers' changing expectations, and editing with precision
Meet the Instructor
The instructor for this course is Theresa Breland. Theresa develops corporate training programs and delivers customized on-site seminars on effective business communications for multinational organizations and governmental agencies. Her training methodology meets the needs of today's professionals by identifying and implementing specific practical strategies and techniques. Theresa holds a BS from the University of Rhode Island and an MA from Columbia University.
Public Speaking
Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 9:00am-4:00pm; Course #PDP103
Being able to speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, employees, customers, and clients is critical in the business world. Learn how to improve your communication style, inspire and motivate participants and exude confidence and enthusiasm.
Participants will practice public speaking techniques and make impromptu presentations for constructive feedback.
Topics Include: Tips and tricks to conquer the fear of public speaking in both small groups and large audiences, improve oral and nonverbal communication, using visual aids effectively
Meet the Instructor
This course will be presented by Lisa Montanaro. Lisa is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), the premiere organization for professional speakers. Her presentations are informative, interactive, and entertaining. Lisa has been interviewed by numerous television and radio hosts, and is a frequent guest expert for national teleclasses and webinars. Lisa was ranked the Number 1 Speaker of the 2008 NAPO Conference, sharing the spotlight with such notable speakers as Peter Walsh of TLC's Clean Sweep and the Oprah Winfrey Show, and Hellen Buttigieg of Neat.
Essentials of Project Management for the Non-Project Manager
Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 9:00am-4:00pm; Course #PDP104
To work together effectively on any project, everyone on the team needs to use a common language and have a clear understanding of all expectations. Learn how to break down the chaos of an overwhelming workload into manageable elements. Develop and understand the basic project management techniques to increase efficiency that lead to project success.
Topics Include: A general overview of the project management process, review the different phases -- application, perception and value creation, learn how to effectively accomplish your goal
Meet the Instructor
This course will be presented by Dennis Barnett, President of Propinquity Associates, a business and management consulting firm. He holds a Master Degree from Fordham University and formerly served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps. He is a sought after lecturer and public speaker. His most recent publication is a book titled "Knowledge is not Power nor is value Serendipitous, Using what you have to make your business profitable."
Get Organized! Learn the Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts to Becoming Organized at Work
Tuesday, December 7, 9:00am-4:00pm; Course #PDP105
Learn hands-on, practical solutions that will not only improve your work performance but also assist you in getting and staying organized. Develop smart, efficient systems that are easy to follow for both packrats and neat-nicks! A comprehensive self assessment will be performed to develop your own organizing style.
Topics Include: Learn the basic principles of organizing, learn efficient paper management, filing systems, and email management, learn how to get through your inbox and piles of paper
Meet the Instructor
This course will be presented by Lisa Montanaro, a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and its Golden Circle, reserved for organizers that have been in business for 5 years or more. Lisa is also an inaugural Certified Professional Organizer (CPO), and achievement less than 20% of all NAPO members have achieved.
FALL 2010
Course Schedule
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All courses are held at:
Pace University Midtown
551 Fifth Avenue at 45th Street
New York, NY
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Writing to Win: Part 1
Email Etiquette and Business Writing
Tuesday
October 12
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
COURSE # PDP101
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Writing to Win: Part 2
Email Etiquette and Business Writing
Tuesday
October 26
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
COURSE # PDP102
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Public Speaking
Tuesday
November 9
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
COURSE # PDP103
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Essentials of Project Management
for the Non-Project Manager
Tuesday
November 23
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
COURSE # PDP104
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Get Organized! Learn the Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts
to Becoming Organized at Work
Tuesday
December 7
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
COURSE # PDP105
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PROGRAM FEES
Tuition is $275 per workshop
Special Offer!
Take ANY THREE for $695
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