Become a Certified Personal Trainer—ACE (Livestream) Gain practical knowledge and skills to become an entry-level fitness trainer. Learn guidelines for instructing safe and purposeful exercise, essentials of the client-trainer relationship, conducting fitness assessments, and designing exercise programming. Course materials are from the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Upon successful completion, you will receive an NMC Certificate of Completion and CPR certification, and be prepared to take the ACE national exam. The 36-hour training meets Monday-Thursday evenings for two weeks. Price does not include text, “ACE Personal Trainer Manual” (at NMC bookstore) or the certification exam (exam details at www.nmc.edu/ ees). For more info, email Zack Light (jlight@nmc.edu). Meets 2 weeks, Mon. through Thurs. Oct. 5-8 and Oct. 12-15 5-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Zack Light $399

Get the skills and expertise you need to finance, market and manage your business endeavor or nonprofit organization with short, information-packed courses. NMC partners with area business people to bring you up-to-date information and skills.

Get More Done (Livestream) Offered in partnership with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, this class will review the core principles in Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen and review technology that complements his model. Students will identify limitations of their current task management system. After learning about the five stages of mastering workflow, participants will practice the stages and learn about technology options to support the model. Get ready to start on a new path to effectiveness! Tues., Oct. 6, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Registration Deadline: Sept. 30 Instructor: Karen Goike, PMP $195 Managing Conflict (Livestream) How much of your day do you spend dealing with conflict in the workplace? Studies show the average manager can spend 18-25% of their time dealing with conflict in the workplace. Practice using strategies to prevent unnecessary conflict and to build collaborative agreements between individuals or within a team. Taught by Michele Lurvey, a leadership development and team building coach who has a knack for raising individual and team positivity. This course is part of the Foundations of Leadership I series offered by the NMC Professional Development Institute. Tues., Oct. 27 1:30-4:30 p.m. Instructor: Michele Lurvey $79

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Digital Marketing (Online) Develop a digital marketing strategy for your business including display ads, search marketing, content marketing, email marketing and social media marketing. Learn how to create content that engages and how to ensure you have buy-in from your audience. Instructor Elizabeth Sonnabend has over twenty years of marketing experience working for various local companies in Northern Michigan and 10 years teaching Marketing for NMC. Her educational background includes a BS in Business from Ferris State University and an MBA from Lawrence Technological University. Basic email and internet usage skills required. NMC ID/Password required- -available through NMC Helpdesk, (231) 995-3020. Course may also be taken for academic credit as MKT 208. Technology requirement: computer with internet access and the capacity for word processing and video chat (a telephone or smartphone can also be used for the Zoom meetings). Register by Oct. 18, 2020. 8 weeks, Oct. 20-Dec. 12 Instructor: Elizabeth Sonnabend $299 Biz Start-up 101 (Face to Face) The Biz Start 101 workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs in the beginning stages of starting a business, in need of accessing capital, or simply considering self-employment. Assess your abilities to lead and manage a company, and evaluate market and sales potential for your products/services. This comprehensive 2.5 hour workshop incorporates the SBDC’s fundamental Writing a Business Plan workshop and fully covers topics such as determining concept feasibility, startup costs, financing options, the basics of business planning, along with other necessary resources to launch. The workshop features instruction by a SBDC Business Consultant and is a prerequisite to meeting with a SBDC consultant one-on-one. The workshop is free as the $59 cost is underwritten by the Michigan Small Business Development Center; however registration is required. Class will be held via Livestream if we are unable to hold it in person for any reason. Wed., Nov. 4 9:30 a.m.-noon University Center Rm. 207 Instructor: Annie Olds FREE Introduction to Project Management (Livestream) Learn the fundamentals of project management. This class focuses on the importance of a clearly defined project scope, development of a resource plan, budget and schedule, and the role of effective communication and risk mitigation strategies to the overall success of a project. The eight (8) hour course is broken into 4 separate 2-hour training events to allow attendees to develop a project plan specific to their respective department or area of interest. Come with a project in mind to work on during the class. NMC will email students the class link 24-48 hours before the class starts. Register by October 2.

4 Fri., Oct. 16-Nov. 6 1:30-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Ed Bailey $149

Trusted by some of the largest and most respected names in healthcare, CareerStep, in partnership with Northwestern Michigan College, offers online training programs that teach you the skills employers need.

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Building Resilience in Times of Uncertainty (Livestream) We are living in uncertain times. We are all facing unprecedented change in the workplace and in our personal lives. Kathy Grinsteiner of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan/Blue Care Networks provides tips and techniques to help you develop and strengthen resilience, enabling you to weather the storm of uncertainty. Take steps to alleviate worry and face the unknown with more confidence.

Tues. Sept. 22 11-11:45 a.m. Instructor: Kathy Grinsteiner $29

From Boomers to Zers... and Generations In Between (Livestream) With four generations working together in an increasingly non-traditional environment, conflict is inevitable. The good news is that the opportunity to harness our differences and increase collaboration has never been greater! Learn more about what makes each generation unique and, most importantly, how to leverage that information to benefit you and your organization. Tues. Oct. 20, 11-11:45 a.m. Instructor: Kathy Grinsteiner $29

Effective Listening & Feedback (Livestream) If you cringe at the thought of employee reviews, this course is for you. Learn communication tools that allow you to give feedback that is direct and kind. Discover and practice effective listening skills including giving the speaker your full attention, restating the communication in your own words to check for understanding, demonstrating empathy, using open-ended questions to learn more, reading non-verbal cues and responding appropriately. We will discuss ways of handling difficult topics that result in employee growth and better outcomes. Taught by Michele Lurvey, a leadership development and team building coach who has a knack for raising individual and team positivity. This course is part of the Foundations of Leadership I series offered by the NMC Professional Development Institute.

Wed., Sept. 30 1:30-4:30 p.m. Instructor: Michele Lurvey $79 Benefits of Educating Employees on Retirement Planning (Livestream) As an employer, there are benefits to keeping your employees informed about their retirement and financial well-being, with responsibility being lifted from Social Security and employer pension plans to the individual employee. The majority of U.S. workers have no idea how much money they really need to accumulate for retirement, and many don’t know where to start or how to develop a plan. By educating your employees, you help increase involvement in employer-sponsored retirement plans and communicate that your company cares about its employees and the type of retirement they will have. Instructor Claudia F. Rodriguez has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, most recently as a financial advisor with Edward Jones. An Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), she holds Masters and Bachelors degrees in Business Administration from Davenport University and an Associates from NMC.

Wed., Sept. 30 10-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Claudia F. Rodriguez $39

nmc.edu/marine-center (231) 995-2500 Raising Awareness: Strategy and Evaluation of Advocacy Efforts (Online) Raising awareness is not enough! Social change is baked into the work of many mission driven organizations, but is it effective? Exactly what change are you after? Do you know if your efforts are working? This course is designed to support staff of nonprofit organizations in using planning and evaluation tools to increase the effectiveness of social change advocacy campaigns. You will be guided through case studies, planning tools and evaluation methods specific to advocacy work. This course emphasizes strategy and evaluation. 4 weeks, Oct. 5-30 Registration Deadline: Oct. 9 Access anytime Instructor: Myia Welsh $195

Creating Community & Social Change (Online) From elected officials to the CEO of Apple, leaders are now urging people in the workplace and community to participate in community and social change to help improve communities and society. Discover how social change happens and doesn’t happen, and how you can influence change. Then explore working within an established organization versus creating your own group for change. Finally, learn different change strategies and techniques to highlight issues and improve your community and society for all.

4 weeks, Nov. 2-27 Registration Deadline: Nov. 6 Access anytime Instructor: Lisa Barrow $195

Persuasive Communication Techniques for Today’s World (Livestream) Have you ever had to win over a skeptical client, ask your boss or co-workers to do something they were reluctant to do, encourage participation in a fund-raising event, make a complaint, or change the attitudes or behaviors of others? These messages require persuasive skills that many of us do not possess. This course presents effective persuasive techniques and provides tips for writing persuasive messages. You will learn organizational strategies to request actions, make claims, or deliver complaints and apply the writing process to produce successful direct mail and e-mail sales messages. Joan Berg is an award-winning instructor with extensive business administration and teaching experience. At the end of these two sessions, you will have examples of real-life persuasive messages to take with you and use for future successful and effective communication.

2 Tues., Oct. 6 & 20 4:30-6 p.m. Instructor: Joan Berg $79

When Children Grieve (Livestream - 12 SCECH) All children grieve. As teachers, parents and caregivers, we have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the children with whom we work. Children experience grief in many different situations. In death, divorce, a move or any number of other events (including a global pandemic) we can empower children with positive, effective methods of handling loss. This course prepares you to help children develop a lifelong healthy response to loss. Sharon Neumann, Certified Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist and Senior Program Manager, has 40 years of experience working with individuals, families and organizations. Includes the text, When Children Grieve: For Adults to help Children Deal with Death, Divorce, Pet Loss, Moving, and Other Losses. The class link will be emailed two days before class begins. Questions? Email Laura Matchett: lmatchett@nmc.edu.

4 Wed., Oct. 7-28 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Sharon Neumann $125 Gender in the Classroom (Online - 16 SCECH) Generally speaking, there are differences! Discover why girls waste 30% of their study time, why boys get worse grades than girls, why boys do less homework than girls, and the 5 learning habits girls get in school that hurt them in the workplace. Your female students learn differently than your male students. Discover how girls learn. Take away 10 top tips for helping girls learn more, and the 5 tips to help girls succeed more. Then discover how boys learn. Take away 10 top tips for helping boys learn more, and the 5 tips to help boys succeed more. Receive exclusive info from prominent research on this topic. For information and to register, go to yougotclass.org/index.cfm/nmc. 4 weeks, Oct. 5-30 Registration Deadline: Oct. 8 Access anytime Instructor: Julie Coates $195

Creating WordPress Websites (Online - 24 SCECH) Learn how to create attractive, sophisticated blogs and websites -- without any coding! WordPress is the most popular website publisher in the world, powering more than 25% of all sites on the internet. This easy-touse solution helps you put your site on the web quickly and at a much lower cost than hiring a professional. With hands-on experience create your own WordPress.org site and blog; create pages and posts, add images and videos, change the look and feel of your site, and include user-friendly features. Includes a totally free, no obligation SiteGround hosting account for three months, along with a private place on the Web for practice. For more information or to register go to www.nmc.edu/eesonline and click on Ed2Go Selections.

6-week course offered each month $119

Students with ASD (Online - 16 SCECH) Today, every school in America has students who have been diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)—a neurological disorder on the autism spectrum. The effects of this disorder vary widely; it is important for every teacher to understand how to recognize behaviors that may indicate ASD. You will take away strategies for working effectively with ASD students. And you will find out how to work effectively with parents to create the most positive learning environments for children and teens with this disorder. The course is geared for K-12 teachers, but it is also relevant for counselors, faculty in higher education, parents and anyone else who is interested in gaining understanding of this important issue. For more information and to register, go to yougotclass.org/index.cfm/nmc. 4 weeks, Oct. 5-30 Registration Deadline: Oct. 8 Access anytime Instructor: Julie Coates $145

Talking Circles: A Restorative Approach to Student Discipline (Online - 16 SCECH) Restore order to your classroom and establish a positive school culture with Talking Circles. This evidencebased intervention builds communities that foster social capital and creates a structure to repair the harm that impacts individuals within that community. Grounded in indigenous ways, Talking Circles have the opportunity to subvert the power structures within the punitive discipline model, and reestablish a communal approach that supports our students as 21st Century learners. For more information and to register, go to yougotclass.org/index.cfm/nmc. 4 weeks, Oct. 5-30 Registration Deadline: Oct. 8 Access anytime Instructor: Dan Torrez $195

30+ Online SCECH Classes Available!

Michigan Teachers: Earn your State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH).

In the past four years, Michigan teachers have earned 7,320 SCECH hours by taking 305 courses through NMC-EES.

Singapore Math Achieving Success with Difficult People

Spanish in the Classroom Solving Classroom Discipline Problems I & II

Microsoft Excel

Teaching Math: Grades 4–6 Teaching Students with ADHD Teaching Writing: Grades K–3 Understanding Adolescents and many more!

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Generational Learning Styles (Online - 16 SCECH) Your students learn differently than you do. Regardless of your age, it is always helpful to increase your understanding of how your current students learn and what your future students might need because students learn in a variety of ways. Study the influence of generational characteristics on learning styles. Explore fascinating information about the brain and how each generation has responded to their unique “cohort experience.” Acquire the skills and information needed to facilitate Gen Y and the emerging generation of learners. Understand how your own generational characteristics impact your learning AND your teaching. Come away with our top 20 generational techniques for helping your students learn more effectively. For information and to register, go to yougotclass.org/ index.cfm/nmc.

4 weeks, Nov. 2-27 Registration Deadline: Nov. 6 Access anytime Instructor: Kassia Dellabough $145

Teaching Students with ADHD (Online - 24 SCECH) Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are always hearing things like try harder, pay attention, and sit still. And they want to do these things -- but they do not know how! In this course, you will learn practical ways to help children with ADHD control their behavior and succeed in school. These lessons, based on real students in real classrooms, arm you with powerful strategies you can put to use immediately. In addition, you will explore myths and facts about ADHD. For more info or to register go to www.nmc.edu/ees-online and click on Ed2Go Selections.

6-week course offered each month $119 Enhancing Language Development in Childhood (Online - 24 SCECH) Follow the lead of your child or student, and have fun while enhancing language development. In this fun and user-friendly course for parents, teachers and caregivers, you will discover how children learn to process language and how they become proficient speakers and thinkers. Enrich the life of a child by stimulating his or her continued speech, brain and language development in an enjoyable, age-appropriate and natural way. For more information or to register go to www.nmc.edu/ees-online and click on Ed2Go Selections.

6-week course offered each month $119

Common Core Standards for English Language Arts K-5 (Online - 24 SCECH) Discover the Common Core State standards for English language arts, and gain confidence in applying them to the K-5 classroom. Explore the basic elements of the standards - strands, anchor standards and grade articulations - and see how they relate to each other. Be empowered to speak knowledgeably with parents, peers and the community. Explore the four English language strands - reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Look at the roles of technology, homework, curricula and assessments in the classroom. Be inspired by loads of easy-to-use, practical examples of Common Core State Standards-aligned lessons that you can use with your own students! For more information or to register go to www.nmc.edu/ees-online and click on Ed2Go Selections.

6-week course offered each month $119 Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2016 (Online - 24 SCECH) Take your Excel skills to the next level! Master charting, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines and other advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2016, and discover how this powerful MS Office program can boost your productivity. In hands-on lessons you will learn how to create informative, eye-catching charts and graphs, and harness the power of the data analysis tools and AutoFilter commands. Create macros that let you manipulate data with the push of a button. Discover how to use Goal Seek and Solver and apply them to real-world problems. Add VLOOKUP, INDEX and MATCH, and other time-saving Excel functions to your repertoire. For more information or to register go to www.nmc.edu/eesonline and click on Ed2Go Selections.

6-week course offered each month $129

Singapore Math: Number Sense and Computational Strategies (Online - 24 SCECH) Do your students cringe when it is time to pull out their math books? For many students, basic math is a struggle. But for students and teachers in Singapore, math is much more intuitive. And Singaporean students have been top mathematics performers for over a decade! Learn over two dozen proven strategies to make math click for your students; no passport required! For more information or to register go to www.nmc.edu/eesonline and click on Ed2Go Selections.

6-week course offered each month $119