Career Enrichment Courses
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Leadership Essentials: Problem Solving and Decision Making as a Leader
In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll delve into practical techniques to enhance your daily leadership. Learn to distinguish symptoms from core problems, explore diverse problem-solving methods, and apply varied decision-making approaches. Leave equipped to lead more effectively by making informed decisions that address the root of any issue.
Objectives:
- Differentiate between symptoms and problems so that they can identify the core problem.
- Use different techniques to come up with feasible solutions.
- Apply different approaches to making decisions.
New course dates coming soon!
Instructor: Ginine Capozzi
Leadership Essentials: Time and Work Management
This 3-hour interactive workshop will explore what it takes to be an organized leader, including examining current habits and practices that help and/or hinder your ability to manage your work. You will walk away understanding how to use the Evaluate, Plan, and Act approach, as well as two other work management techniques, to help you be more proactive and less reactive.
Objectives:
- Discuss the value of organization and time management in the workplace.
- Recognize habits and attitudes that help and/or hinder your use of time.
- Organize anything using the Evaluate, Plan, and Act approach.
- Use simple time management methods to prioritize tasks.
New course dates coming soon!
Instructor: Ginine Capozzi
Leadership Essentials: Strategies for Building a Committed & Resilient Team
This 3-hour interactive workshop will explore what people are seeking from their leader and their team. You will recognize the value of building a culture of “community and connection” and the role it plays in employee resilience, retention, and engagement. You will walk away with credibility and trust building techniques that help promote connection and commitment.
Objectives:
- Identify qualities, characteristics and behaviors that make up a strong team.
- Describe what people want from their leader and their team.
- Leverage credibility and trust building techniques to help foster connection and commitment.
Spring 2024 Course Information
Genesee Community College, Batavia Campus
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Fee $175
*Enroll in all 3 Leadership Essential workshops for $450. A savings of $75!
Instructor: Ginine Capozzi
Notary Public Review
This course will demystify the office of notary public. For anyone planning to take New York’s notary public examination, and for commissioned notaries who want to improve their understanding of regulations, this seminar will use plain English to clarify laws, concepts and procedures. You will learn how to avoid conflicts of interest, maintain professional ethics, establish proper fees, minimize legal liability, handle special situations, and more. To become a notary, you must be at least 18 years of age and either reside in New York or engage in business in the state.
Summer 2024 Course Information
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
12:30 pm-4:30 pm
GCC Batavia Campus
Fee $69
Thursday, July 18
9:30 am-1:30 pm
Online via Zoom
Fee $69
Instructor: Victor Bujanow
NYS SAVE, DASA, Child Abuse Certification Training
This New York State Certification program involves three teaching/coaching certifications: a). Mandated Reporter (Child Abuse – updated version); b). School Violence/Prevention (SAVE); and c).Bullying Prevention Education (DASA) training. The program is focused on new teachers, new coaches, and new employees hired for healthcare and social services organizations. This self-paced training course will be delivered 100% online, utilizing GCC’s online learning platform, Brightspace. Students will have one week to complete.
Summer 2024 Course Information
Monday, August 12-Friday, August 16
Self-Paced via Brightspace
Fee $99
Security Guard 8 Hr. Pre-Assignment
Under the Security Guard Act of 1992, licensing is mandatory for all contractual and proprietary security guard employers. The law also requires security guards, themselves, to register with the New York Department of State. This 8-hour course is for anyone seeking employment as a security guard and provides an overview of the Security Guard Act of 1992. One hundred percent attendance is required, and participants must earn a passing score on a final exam. Individuals who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of achievement.
Summer Course Information
Saturday, May 11, 2024
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Fee $79
Saturday, July 20, 2024
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Fee $79
Seating is limited. Advanced registration is required. Register by calling 585-345-6868. Visit the FAQs page to get answers to commonly asked questions.
Advancing Entrepreneurship: Cannabis Business Dynamics
Embark on a dynamic journey into cannabis business development, where entrepreneurs and business owners will delve into the legal and regulatory landscape, gain insights into sustainable business models, and unlock the keys to financial management and investment opportunities. This course fosters collaboration, promotes ethical practices, and encourages diversity, all while equipping participants with the knowledge and resources to navigate industry challenges and advance their businesses.
Contact Cory Green for more information.
NY State Real Estate, Appraisal & Home Inspection
The Best Center at Genesee Community College has partnered with The CE Shop to offer online courses. The courses we offer are listed below. Please click on any link you are interested in to read the full description and register for your course today!
Real Estate
- Real Estate Sales Pre-license – prior to becoming a certified real estate agent in New York you must pass multiple requirements. We will help you satisfy and prepare for the educational portion.
- Broker Pre-license – everything you need to prepare and pass the New York Real Estate Broker License Exam.
- Exam Prep – choose from NY Salesperson or NY Broker online exam review.
- Continuing Education – renew your salesperson or broker license by completing this 22.5 hr. course.
Appraisal
- Continuing Education – our New York Appraisal Continuing Education Course has everything you need to satisfy your 14hr/year appraisal continuing education requirement. Sign up for the Official Appraisal Foundation online course now!
- Exam Prep – start preparing for your exam now.
Home Inspection
- Certifications – further your NY home inspection career with online certification courses from AHIT
- Professional Development – grow your NY home inspection career with online professional development courses for AHIT
- Exam Prep – prepare yourself for the NY home inspection certification exam
The BEST Center at Genesee Community College has an agreement with The CE Shop to promote online course information to consumers and real estate licensees. The BEST Center at Genesee Community College is not the developer of these courses and is simply providing a referral. Any questions regarding course content or course technology should be directed to The CE Shop.