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Whether you are a seasoned manager with a large staff, a new supervisor with your first direct report or a team member eager to expand your role, our business leadership courses can help you rapidly refine your existing strengths and develop new skills to confidently lead others and drive the performance of your team or organization. Learn how to overcome challenges, create a culture of excellence and achieve the results that matter most.

Enroll in our business leadership courses as an individual or have your whole team partner with College of DuPage for a customized training program. Our trainers are industry experts who will work with you to tailor course content based on your organization's specific needs. Customized training can be delivered at your location, online or at one of our state-of-the-art campuses.

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  • To participate in online or hybrid classes, you will need access to a computer, tablet (such as an iPad), or similar device with a camera and microphone. Classes are delivered via Zoom and/or the Blackboard learning platform.
  • To ensure a smooth start, registration for online courses may close up to 48 business hours before the course begins.

Programming

Learn the importance of planning and prioritizing your goals and tasks. Identify the best practices of successful time management, including how to establish and protect boundaries, and effectively use practical tools like calendars or to-do lists. You will complete a self evaluation exercise to understand how you spend your time. Leave the workshop with practical, action steps to becoming more productive in your personal and professional life.

Tuesday, June 16
9 a.m. to noon
BSBUS-0600-250, $129

Become skilled at designing and delivering impactful workshop presentations that connect with adult learners. Perfect for consultants, trainers, and anyone who leads non-credit or professional workshops. Two, half-day sessions.

Tuesday, July 14 and July 21
9 a.m. to noon
BSBUS-0600-500, $179

 

Monday, Sept. 21 and Oct. 5
9 a.m. to noon
BSBUS-0600-500, $179

Two locations, two times to choose from; in person-day or virtual evening.

Thursday, Aug. 27
9 a.m. to noon
BSBUS-0600-250, $79
Morning, on Glen Ellyn campus

 

Thursday, Sept. 10
6 to 9 p.m.
BSBUS-0600-251, $79
Evening, Virtual

Wednesday, Sept. 16
6 to 9 p.m.
BSBUS-0600-210, $129
Virtual

Company culture is more than free snacks. It’s how Monday feels. Teamwork and a thriving work culture must be intentional. This workshop will help you define what true teamwork looks like, learn practical tools for conflict resolution, and discover tips for improving your office environment.

Thursday, Oct. 8
6 to 9 p.m.
BSBUS-0600-290, $129

Wednesday, Oct. 14
6 to 9 p.m.
BSBUS-0600-220, $129
Virtual

Learn on your lunch break.

Once upon a time... we all listened to and told stories. Stories can leave an unforgettable impact on our memories, are powerful marketing tools, can persuade others, and empower change. Incorporating storytelling into your communication strategy encourages your audience's imagination, fosters active listening, sparks emotion, and generates further action. Participants will discover why storytelling works and learn the elements of building compelling narratives for your audience. This course is highly interactive, and participants will complete a storytelling project during the class. 

Mondays, Oct. 19, 26, and Nov. 2
Noon to 1 p.m.
BSBUS-0600-530, $179
Virtual, Lunch Break

Learn on your lunch break! When faced with situations where dishonest tactics, aggressive manipulation, or coercion pushes you into a decision, your reaction may be to avoid the person or company all together. True persuasion that impacts lasting change does not use negative techniques. This workshop provides practical guidance on how to generate genuine change to move your audience toward positive actions.

Wednesday, Nov. 4
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BSBUS-0600-510, $99
Virtual, Lunch Break

Learn on your lunch break! Three one-hour workshops to learn how to inspire, influence, and engage. The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority. Having an impactful presence requires assertiveness in a respectful and authoritative manner. Know your own value and your ability to have an impact. This course will help you learn what having an impactful presence means, how to communicate with confidence, and how to leave an impression in any situation.

Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12, and 19
Noon to 1 p.m.
BSBUS-0600-520, $179
Virtual, Lunch Break

Wednesday, Dec. 2
6 to 9 p.m.
BSBUS-0600-240, $129
Virtual

To register for classes, call the CE Registration desk at (630) 942-2208 or email ce@cod.edu

Leadership Keynote Series

Leadership Keynote Classes

Are you curious about AI but don't know where to start? Do you want to learn how AI can help you with everyday business tasks like writing emails or managing projects? If you want to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-changing world of business, looking for innovative ways to streamline your work flow and improve your productivity, this course is for you! In this class, you'll learn how to use ChatGPT to tackle everyday business challenges like writing documents, planning initiatives, and analyzing data. You'll learn what prompts are and how to go beyond just the basics and get customized results that are focused on your specific needs.

Bring your laptop! Our course is designed to be hands-on, so you'll be able to use ChatGPT right away and start seeing the benefits in your work.

If you're looking to get beyond the hype of AI and learn practical ways to leverage it to improve your efficiency and productivity, this course will introduce you to the tools you need to succeed. Register today to unlock the power of AI and take your day-to-day work to the next level. 

Friday, Sept. 11
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
BSPMP-0100-001, $199
Main campus, Glen Ellyn

Do you ever depend on someone in a different part of the organization and they don’t have the same sense of urgency as you? Do you have situations where you need your sponsor to take action or a colleague to deliver, yet you don’t have the authority to make it happen? Our ability to influence can make all the difference in getting commitment and achieving our objectives as leaders. In this session, we’ll talk about what influence is (and how it differs from manipulation). We’ll talk about a five-part model from neuroscience that will help improve your ability to influence without authority. Walk away with recommended books and resources to continue your learning after the session. Instructor: Andy Kaufman
 
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BSPMP-0600-001, $125
Virtual Classroom

We often recognize executive presence when we see it, but it can be more difficult to define. There is something about a person with presence. People are more likely to listen to them and willingly follow them. In this fast-paced, highly interactive keynote, Andy Kaufman shares practical insights gleaned from years of working with executives around the world. He builds on the idea that executive presence is based on confidence without arrogance. But what about those daunting moments when you don’t feel so confident? Through interviews with senior leaders and leading authors and experts, Kaufman shows how the impostor syndrome is an issue we all struggle with, from aspiring frontline leaders to CEOs (and he shares practical ideas on how to address it). From how we show up, speak up and deliver results, executive presence is not something we innately have or do not have—it is something we can develop. This fun, insightful and motivating keynote shows you how. Instructor: Andy Kaufman
 
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BSPMP-0602-001, $125
Virtual Classroom

To register for classes, call the CE Registration desk at (630) 942-2208 or email ce@cod.edu.

For more information about these classes or to set up training for your organization, contact Amanda Skarosi (skarosia@cod.edu).

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