Business & Management
SHRM - The Learning System
Designed for professionals seeking a review course in preparation for HRCI exams, HR professionals seeking professional development, for experienced managers new to the HR field, and PHR-level professionals wanting to upgrade to SPHR level. Fee $899
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 100*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 09/07/2010 | 6:30-9:30PM | Looft Hall TBA |
11 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Smart Start
Presented by the Southwest Iowa Small Business Development Center. The 2 hour workshop is a basic guide to starting a small business. The workshop will cover business start-up check lists, forms of ownership, registering the business name, sales tax permits, writing business plans, marketing basics, and local, state, and federal loan and aid programs. To register for any site call Coreen at 712-256-6552. Fee $20
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 18*19 | Harlan | T | 11/09/2010 | 6:00-8:00PM | Center TBA |
1 session | Call 712-755-3568 |
QuickBooks Level I
Learn the accounting software program that allows you to set up your business records according to your needs and/or the recommendation of your financial advisor. This is a class for those new or who have never used QuickBooks. Fee $169
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 35*50 | Harlan | Th | 09/16/2010 | 6:00-9:00PM | Center 118 |
4 sessions | Call 712-755-3568 |
QuickBooks Level II
Learn how to handle reoccurring transactions, reconcile bank accounts, set up payroll, keep track of payroll liabilities, print liability reports, and process payroll liability payments to state and local governments. Become acquainted with the reports available through QuickBooks, how to manipulate them, add and delete information, and change the format. Fee $169
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 36*50 | Harlan | Th | 10/14/2010 | 6:00-9:00PM | Center 118 |
4 sessions | Call 712-755-3568 |
Leadership and Management
We lead people and manage tasks/processes. These are very different skill sets that are both used to create success. Learn about the new roles that supervisors have and how to be effective in those new roles. Take all 5 classes for $829 or individual class for $169. Fee $169
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 50*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 09/15/2010 | 9:00AM-3:30PM | Looft Hall 006 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Understanding Work Styles
Understanding your own work style and how to recognize other's styles is a necessary first step in building effective working relationships. Each participant will complete a DISC Personal Profile on-line prior to this session and receive an insightful report on their work style to explore in class. Take all 5 classes for $829 or individual class for $169. Fee $169
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 51*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 09/22/2010 | 9:00AM-3:30PM | Looft Hall 006 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Coaching and Feedback
Learn to give effective feedback (both for praise and improvement), develop and grow your employees, gain their commitment and grow their confidence. Advance your star players and make stars out of your up and coming. Take all 5 classes for $829 or individual class for $169. Fee $169
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 55*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 10/13/2010 | 9:00AM-3:30PM | Looft Hall 006 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Communication Skills
Communication is one of the toughest aspects of leadership. Learn about creating the best environment for communication, how to be clear and concise, how to listen effectively and ask great questions. Take all 5 classes for $829 or individual class for $169. Fee $169
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 57*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 10/06/2010 | 9:00AM-3:30PM | Looft Hall 006 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Effective Working Relationship
Learn about conflict prevention and management, building rapport, handling difficult people, creating win-win, and adaptability. These are all important skills in creating effective working relationships and getting things done! Take all 5 classes for $859 or individual class for $169. Fee $169
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 58*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 09/29/2010 | 9:00AM-3:30PM | Looft Hall 006 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
30 Second Speech
This one day session focuses on creating a positive initial first impression of you, your company and your products and services. Participants will learn the benefits of creating and using multiple 30 Second Speeches to introduce themselves, their company, their products and services or an idea to a client/prospect in a manner that allows the recipient to see the value of continuing the dialog. Fee $89
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*04 | Council Bluffs Campus | F | 10/15/2010 | 9:00AM-3:00PM | Looft Hall 023 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
ADD-ON SALES
This two day session provides participants with the understanding and application of ADD-ON SALES and how this technique can improve Client Equity and Client Loyalty. Fee $89
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*03 | Council Bluffs Campus | TW | 10/05/2010 | 9:00AM-3:00PM | Looft Hall 010 |
2 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Creative Problem Solving
Learn more effective problem solving techniques and processes that will help you learn to solve problems more effectively and with innovation and creativity. Expect this class to be very interactive, challenging, engaging and a bit of fun too. Fee is $30 for Chamber members and $149 for non-members. Fee $149
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*08 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 10/11/2010 | 9:00AM-3:30PM | Looft Hall 023 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Customer Service!
This class is great for all people who deal with the public! Learn your own style with a personality asssessment, learn to adapt your style to customer, and learn techniques for effective customer service in this hands-on class! Additional assessment fee: $30 per person. Part of the "Would You Work for You?" management series taught by Liz Parker and partially funded by the Iowa Values Fund Grant. Fee $30
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*34 | Clarinda Campus | F | 10/22/2010 | 8:00AM-12:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-542-5117 |
Effectively Presenting Your Product Or Service
This fast paced one day seminar covers the long overlooked critical element of the effective Presentation of your Product and or Service to match the prospects needs. Buyers in today's market expect professional sales people to be able to tell them how their product and or service will benefit them and they expect this to be done in a short period of time. Fee $89
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*02 | Council Bluffs Campus | F | 09/24/2010 | 9:00AM-3:00PM | Looft Hall 023 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Help! I'm Overwhelmed and Stressed!
Analyze where you waste your time with ideas for improving. Focus on goal setting, prioritization, managing interruptions, procrastination, scheduling, as well as other issues. Learn to manage stress by focusing on the Life Wheel, what stresses you out, your personal 'burnout' assessment, and how to take care of yourself. Part of the "Would You Work for You?" management series taught by Liz Parker and partially funded by the Iowa Values Fund Grant. Fee $30
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*35 | Clarinda Campus | W | 10/27/2010 | 8:00AM-12:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-542-5117 |
How to Build an Effective Team Or Manage the One You Have!
Learn to identify what stage your team is in, understand issues facing teams and how the team can resolve those situations, learn the 5 dysfunctions of a team, and create a plan of action for how to communicate and work together more productively. Part of the "Would You Work for You?" management series taught by Liz Parker and partially funded by the Iowa Values Fund Grant. Fee $30
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*33 | Clarinda Campus | W | 10/20/2010 | 8:00AM-12:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-542-5117 |
Interviewing Skills and Documentation
Learn how to conduct an interview to get the best fit for your company. Focus on format; setting the stage and do's and don'ts; which questions to ask, and not to ask; and pulling it all together! Part of the "Would You Work for You?" management series taught by Liz Parker and partially funded by the Iowa Values Fund Grant. Fee $30
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*30 | Clarinda Campus | W | 09/29/2010 | 8:00AM-12:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-542-5117 |
Leadership Bootcamp
You'll learn fundamental ways in which leaders create common vision, problem solve, develop teams, and handle change in the organization. Fee is $30 for Chamber members and $149 for non-members. Fee $149
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*07 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 11/16/2010 | 9:00AM-3:30PM | Looft Hall 023 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Management Bootcamp
Boot camp offers one day of intensive instuction in: thinking like a manager, setting clear expectations of your employees, coaching employees, disciplining employees, motivating employees and much more. Fee is $30 for Chamber members and $149 for non-members. Fee $149
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*06 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 09/21/2010 | 9:00AM-3:30PM | Looft Hall 006 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Notary Training
Notaries Public hold such an important role in the security of their community! You are the trusted individual that everyone comes to when they need that extra validation and peace of mind on their documents. Do you feel you are up to the task? Do you identify them in the proper manner? Do you administer the verbal oath where applicable? If not, I encourage you to enroll for this class and learn the proper way of performing your Iowa Notary duties. The class is also meant to start new notaries out performing their duties correctly. Course includes a book and handouts. Fee $89
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 10/14/2010 | 1:00-4:00PM | Looft Hall TBA |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
Ultimate Sales Academy
Sell stuff, make money. Sell more stuff, make more money. USA was created to teach selling as a profession. It focuses on the skills and disciplines needed to be a top business to business sales producer. This series of workshops is suitable for people new to the selling profession and experienced business to business sales people. The instructors Jerry Wells and Tom Guerdet have combined 68 years in industry experience. Fee $89
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*05 | Council Bluffs Campus | MTW | 11/01/2010 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
3 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Who Are You? Personality Profile/Behavior Assessment
Take the DISC assessment and learn to identify your own style, understand other styles, learn strengths and weaknesses in yourself and your teammates, and learn to adapt to other styles to eliminate conflict. This is a great teambuilding class! Additional assessment fee: $37.50 per person, Part of the "Would You Work for You?" management series taught by Liz Parker and partially funded by the Iowa Values Fund Grant. Fee $30
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*32 | Clarinda Campus | W | 10/13/2010 | 8:00AM-12:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-542-5117 |
Working With Change
What is change? Why do things have to change? Change happens every day. Learn how to communicate change and handle employee reactions when change occurs. Part of the "Would You Work for You?" management series taught by Liz Parker and partially funded by the Iowa Values Fund Grant. Fee $30
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| MANAG 99*31 | Clarinda Campus | W | 10/06/2010 | 8:00AM-12:00PM | Looft Hall |
1 session | Call 712-542-5117 |
Iowa Sales and Use Tax
Sales tax permit requirements, who needs a sales tax permit and how to get one are all covered in this class. Discussion will also include what is taxable and what is not, exemptions, reasons for not charging tax, documentation required to support exemptions, local option tax and sales tax reports. Fee $10
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TAXES 14*50 | Harlan | T | 08/03/2010 | 9:30AM-12:00PM | Center 113 |
1 session | Call 712-755-3568 |
Iowa Sales and Use Tax for Construction Contractors
Sales and use tax definitions and who is subject to them and responsible for paying and collecting them, when and if local option tax applies, and when a job is taxable are all covered in this class. Discussion will also include options available to contractors, use of exemption certificates, construction contracts with exempt entities, how and when to complete forms and make payments, as well as other resources available for assistance. Fee $10
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TAXES 99*50 | Harlan | T | 08/03/2010 | 1:00-3:30PM | Center TBA |
1 session | Call 712-755-3568 |
Tax Professional Update
For the Accounting professional basic concepts are covered with more in-depth discussion of exemptions for manufacturing, computers, agricultural production, processing. Topics include: Defining "Sales" and "use" taxes, Types of permits isuued and when each is needed, What is subject to sales and use taxes, Detailed discussion of common exemptions and use of exemption certificates, When and if local option tax applies, Using the IDR Tax Research Library, Obtaining assistance from the Dept. on technical issues, Resources available assistance. 6 Hours of CEU's offered. Fee $50
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| TAXES 99*01 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 08/19/2010 | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Looft Hall 006 |
1 session | Call 712-325-3255 |
