Professional Development
- Business Etiquette In The Age Of Technology
Communication technologies have allowed workers to be more productive than ever. But our increasingly connected world is not an excuse to forget good taste or manners. Successful professionals make smart use of technology by balancing speed and efficiency with courtesy and politeness. This course will show you how to best represent yourself and your company--in person, on the phone, and via email and social media.
- - Section 1 - Jun 14; Th; 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm; 1 mtg
- Honolulu Community College; Honda; $75
course code: 122F1TMGT020B - Business: Writing Memos & E-Mail Messages That Work
Since memoranda and e-mail are your most common forms of written communication with superiors, subordinates, and employees in other locations, they must effectively communicate to save time and problems. In this seminar, you will concentrate on the various uses and misuses of these forms of communication and learn how to create memos and e-mail documents that are concise, easy to read, friendly, and easy to under-stand.
Recommended Prep: Review of English grammar.
- - Section 1 - May 21 - May 23; MW; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm; 2 mtgs
- Kapiolani Community College; $72
course code: 121BMST147
Register after May 14, 2012, tuition is $80. - How Effective Is Your PowerPoint?
You’re a beginning or a seasoned PowerPoint presenter, but how do you know whether the points you’re trying to make are really getting across and having an impact on your audience? The hallmark of this two-session course is that you will receive constructive verbal and written feedback on your presentation in a supportive environment. As business communication transitions from the Information Age to the Conceptual Age, you will first learn the new principles of digital presentations. You will learn how to create a more effective and powerful balance between text and image that breaks through the clutter and increases the receptivity of the audience. Participants will create and give presentations based on the principles learned, and will receive individual written feedback on their talks from the instructor as well as the other participants. Note: Although the term “PowerPoint” is used in this description, you may use Keynote, Prezi, SlideRocket, and other formats for your presentation.
- - Section 1 - Jun 25 - Jun 29; M-F; 8:30 am - 11:30 am; 2 mtgs
- Honolulu Community College; Honda; $95
course code: 122F1TMGT022A - People Skills in Writing
Interpersonal skills are critical to professional success. But with so much of business communication being conveyed through writing, how can you be sure that you are putting your best foot forward through your words as well as your actions? This course helps you realize that every message you send out is an opportunity to strengthen your professional relationships. It will show you how to turn each message into relationship-enhancing bond with customers, coworkers, and employees. Special care will be given to ensure positive outcomes for sticky situations, such as handling a customer complaint, turning criticism into constructive feedback, and giving difficult performance evaluations.
- - Section 1 - May 10; Th; 8:30 am - 10:30 am; 1 mtg
- Honolulu Community College; Honda; $45
course code: 122F1TMGT023A - - Section 2 - Jul 11; W; 8:30 am - 10:30 am; 1 mtg
- Honolulu Community College; Honda; $45
course code: 123F1TMGT023A - University of Hawaii Community Colleges Health Information Technology (HIT) Program
Join the fast growing HIT (Health Information Technology) workforce. This program is being offered to meet the needs for electronic medical records and management in response to our national Health Care initiative. This 6-month online, classroom and lab course program is designed to prepare qualified individuals for work in new roles. The roles being offered by the University of Hawaii Community Colleges (UHCC) include:
- Implementation Support Specialist
- Practice Workflow and Information Management Redesign Specialist
- Technical Software Support
- Implementation Manager
- Trainer
The course material is based on a national curriculum designed to prepare a workforce to serve the emerging needs of the healthcare industry. You can read about the national Health IT Workforce Development Program at http://bit.ly/cBQulB
For a limited time, this program is being offered at a low or no cost to participants. The next six-month cohort of classes will start in 2012, but no dates are currently set. If you're interested, contact the campus most covenient for you for more information and an application.
Funding for this project was made possible through the Office of the National Coordinator, Department of Health and Human Services, award number 90CC0078/01 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Public law 11-5: Information Technology Professionals and Health Care: Community College Consortia to Educate Information Technology Professionals in Health Care.
- - Section 1 - Online
- Hawai‘i Community College; $0
course code: HIT100HAW
Contact for information: Hawaii Community College 808-934-2700 ocethawc@hawaii.edu - - Section 2 - Online
- Kapiolani Community College; $0
course code: HIT100KAP
Contact for more information: Kapiolani Community College M. Julie Croly 919-399-3030 mjcroly@hawaii.edu - - Section 3 - Online
- Kaua‘i Community College; $0
course code: HIT100KAU
Contact for more information: Kauai Community College Joe Meboe 808-245-8318 jmeboe@hawaii.edu - - Section 4 - Online
- Leeward Community College; $0
course code: HIT100LEE
Contact for more information: Leeward Community College Patrice Jackson 808-455-0501 pmj3318@hawaii.edu - - Section 5 - Online
- UH Maui College; $0
course code: HIT100MAU
Contact for more information: UH Maui College Peggy Kelley 808-984-3498 keley@hawaii.edu