Upcoming Training Opportunities

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The following classes will be offered between 10/01/06 and 10/31/06

ET-WORD2 - Word-Level 2
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200F
Dates:  Monday, Oct 2, 2006
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Monday
Instructed by:  OIT Staff
Word Level II is a continuation of Word Level 1. More in-depth topics include: creating and modifying tables, columns, hyperlinks, comments, and lists; exploring using and modifying charts, clip art and word art; and learning about toolbar modifications and menu customization.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Monday, Oct 2, 2006

PD-HRTEIDT - UT Direct Training Class
Location:  Ransom Hall, Room: Room 312
Dates:  Friday, Oct 6, 2006
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Friday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor, Training Coordinator
Learn how to use UT Direct to access your Employee Information Online: upgrade your security level, receive "hands on" instruction, and go paperless!
Enrollment Closing Date:  Friday, Oct 6, 2006

ET-PPOINT1 - PowerPoint-Level 1
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200C
Dates:  Monday, Oct 9, 2006
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Monday
Instructed by:  OIT Staff
This course offers basic skills needed to create a PowerPoint presentation. The course covers using styles, customizing the format of presentations, and adding animation to presentations.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Monday, Oct 9, 2006

PD-CONM200 - Conflict Management
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200F
Dates:  Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Tuesday
Instructed by:  Sharon Walker, EAP
A basic introduction to managing conflict and improving skills to reduce conflict for win-win results, as presented by a licensed counselor from our EAP program. Learn how to diffuse conflict in the workplace and in our personal life. The skills learned in this session will empower you to handle crisis situations in a more effective manner.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006

PD-NEO-003 - New Employee Orientation -
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200F
Dates:  Wednesday, Oct 11, 2006
Times:  8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor, Training Coordinator
This course is designed to acquaint new employees with UT Arlington's philosophy, mission, and goals. It also provides an overview of the structure, systems, and wonderful benefits. A Continental breakfast is provided.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Oct 11, 2006

ET-PPOINT2 - PowerPoint-Level 2
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200C
Dates:  Monday, Oct 16, 2006
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Monday
Instructed by:  OIT Staff
The PowerPoint Level II is a continuation of the PowerPoint Level I course. Participants will learn how the enhance presentations through the customization of colors, templates, placeholders, graphics, animation and sounds. Participants will also learn about managing meetings while using PowerPoint including managing meeting notes, and comments.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Monday, Oct 16, 2006

FE-CPRAEDH - AED/CPR Heartsaver Course
Location:  Environmental Health and Safety, 500 Summit Avenue, Room: Training Room
Dates:  Wednesday, Oct 18, 2006
Times:  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Sherrell Coleman, EH&S
The Heartsaver AED Course teaches the basic techniques of adult CPR and how to use an AED. Students also learn about using barrier devices in CPR and giving first aid for choking. The course teaches how to recognize the signs of four major emergencies: heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest and foreign-body airway obstruction.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Oct 18, 2006

FE-WELLIE3 - Intuitive Eating Series: Feel Your Fullness and Discover the Satisfaction Factor (Lunch-n-Learn)
Location:  Central Library, Room: 315
Dates:  Wednesday, Oct 18, 2006
Times:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Nancy Pacilio, Registered Dietician
This approach to weight management will change the way you view food and will no doubt have more far reaching effects on other parts of your life! You are welcome to attend all five sessions in this series or any that meet your needs. Each session stands alone for great insight into how and why we eat the way we do. Coming Up: Cope with Your Emotions without Food and Respect Your Body
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Oct 18, 2006

ET-ACCESS1 - Access-Level 1
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200C
Dates:  Monday, Oct 23, 2006
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Monday
Instructed by:  OIT Staff
This course covers the basics of using Microsoft Access. Topics covered include creating tables, queries, reports, and forms.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Oct 18, 2006

PD-HRF-DA - HR Forum: Discipline and Discharge Q&A
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200F
Dates:  Wednesday, Oct 25, 2006
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Karen Selby, Employee Relations
An overview of the Discipline, Discharge, Grievance, and Appeals policies at UTA. This class is led by an Employee Relations representative.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Oct 25, 2006

ET-ACCESS2 - Access-Level 2
Location:  Continuing Education Workforce Development Center, Room: E200C
Dates:  Monday, Oct 30, 2006
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Monday
Instructed by:  OIT Staff
This course expands on the basics learned in Access Level I. Participants will learn more in-depth skills dealing with tables, customize reports and queries.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Monday, Oct 30, 2006

PG-HABITSO - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Overview
Location:  Chemistry and Physics Building, Room: 3rd Floor Conference Room
Dates:  Tuesday, Oct 31, 2006
Times:  8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Class Days:  Tuesday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor, Training Coordinator
Cost:  $ 45.00
This course teaches seven distinct habits that lead to effectiveness. These habits apply at all four levels of leadership (personal, interpersonal, managerial, and organizational.) An "inside-out" improvement approach will be taught that first builds on personal trustworthiness, then creates trust on an interpersonal level to improve relationships on the job. Course Fee: $45 (includes class materials and lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Please contact our office if you have dietary restrictions.) Please indicate "self-pay" or "IDT" payment on your registration form. Last day to cancel for a full refund: October 13, 2006.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Friday, Oct 13, 2006