Aug 27 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Hilton Garden Inn/ Cherry Creek
When it comes to Human Resources, you've got to know your stuff. Your organization and its employees are depending on you to provide accurate information, advice and answers on everything from government regulatory issues and benefits administration to the finer points of the employee handbook. You've also got to be current on all the latest HR legal issues, be available as a knowledgeable resource for employees, be able to mediate internal conflicts and disputes and be prepared to hire and fire personnel as necessary.
This information-packed HR training will deliver the most information in the least amount of time. From legislation affecting OSHA, COBRA, FLSA, ADA, FMLA and HIPAA to the best practices in benefits, recordkeeping, hiring, firing and discrimination. This course is a comprehensive primer on all the issues you'll face as you meet the daily new challenges of the HR professional.
In just one workshop with our HR training experts, you'll cover:
  • An HR legal primer on FLSA, EEO, FMLA, ADA and more
  • Benefits basics including workers’ comp, FMLA, COBRA and exempt vs. non-exempt
  • Record keeping 101: What to save (and for how long), what to toss and what to shred
  • Best ways to establish and maintain employee confidentiality
  • The essentials of employee coaching, counseling and discipline
  • Critical, need-to-know legal information about hiring and firing
  • And much more!

Aug 28 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Hilton Garden Inn/ Cherry Creek
Training to ease the transition ...
This supervisory training was specifically designed to address the needs of anyone who is new to managing others. What you learn here will arm you with a powerful new set of skills, strategies, and techniques for dealing with the issues you will encounter as you take on your new position and move forward in your career.
You will find out how to relate well to former peers who are now your subordinates, and you’ll learn the communication skills that will help you handle these changing relationships in a way that’s comfortable for everyone. You’ll discover secrets for motivating and encouraging people to do their "personal best" for you, and find out how to discipline firmly and fairly, without creating resentment. This supervisory training will not only show you how to positively influence the behavior of your employees, but also reveal ways to handle negative forces such as gossip, rumors, and poor attitudes.
... and put you on course for success!
You'll learn ...
  • How to communicate more effectively as a new supervisor
  • When to be flexible, and when to stand firm
  • 5 steps for building trust and gaining respect
  • How to develop your own personal management style
  • Strategies for motivating others to achieve results
  • The truth about discipline — how to handle uncomfortable situations
  • What every new supervisor and manager should know about hiring and firing
  • Time management skills that really work
  • And much, much more!

Sep 4 & 5 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Holiday Inn - Cherry Creek
You’ll learn:
  • Time-saving techniques that’ll allow you to get your work done faster with Excel
  • Adding and using the Analysis ToolPak to make complex data analysis a snap
  • How to create a PivotTable report to quickly analyze volumes of data, generate summary views, see comparisons and reveal patterns in your data
  • How to add power to your spreadsheets with Visual Basic® for Applications, including a quick way to learn VBA syntax
  • And much more!
You may use Excel daily, or maybe only casually, but one thing’s for sure—you’ve probably wished you knew more about this dynamic program. That’s why you’ll want to attend this workshop. In it, you’ll learn ways to make your job easier and increase the sophistication of your data reporting and analyzing. Each session focuses on saving-you-time techniques, advanced “how-to’s,” exploring those previously “programmer only” features and more. Along with this practical and usable training, you’ll learn how to integrate your work within the Office “family” for even greater results. If you’ve ever been frustrated using Excel because you knew there had to be a better way of accomplishing your tasks, you’ll soon be on your way to getting more done—and more efficiently—with this power-boosting workshop. Enroll today!

Sep 13 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Holiday Inn East - Stapleton
Microsoft Access is the tool you need for smart data management. Learn how to organize the overwhelming amount of information you have both efficiently and effectively. Track, report, store, analyze and organize data in a way that is easily shared and always at your fingertips.•Design a database that fits your data and project needs
•Pick the right program - explore the different capabilities of Microsoft® Access®
•Avoid common mistakes when building databases
•Plan before you enter a single number to save valuable time
•Reduce redundancy and user-error with tips and best practices
•Discover awesome Access shortcuts to make you more efficient
•Work with external data - learn to import and export like the pros
•And so much more!
Who Should Attend:
This seminar is appropriate for beginning Access users, Excel users looking to optimize their data with databases, those seeking a better way to organize a high volume of data, team leads, managers, entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Sep 20 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Holiday Inn East - Stapleton
What makes you clam up, shut down, or fall apart?
Nearly all work involves interaction with others and communication of some sort. Clear, persuasive communication - between individuals, within teams, among departments -- is a vital part of any successful organization.
Developed specifically to meet the needs of today's working woman, this communication training offers valuable insights you can use to enhance your communication style while earning the respect and cooperation of others. You'll learn to speak up with composure and confidence. We'll help you unearth self-defeating attitudes and replace them with positive expectations. You'll get tips to help you deal with trembling hands, "butterflies," and other nervous symptoms.
This course Communication Skills for Women provides targeted training in how to:
  • Use the techniques of influence and persuasion to build productive and rewarding relationships with all kinds of people
  • Control your emotions and stay composed and effective while under pressure
  • Overcome fears of public speaking, and voice your thoughts and opinions readily
  • Handle high-stakes situations, mistakes and crises with confidence
Spend a day looking at how you interact with others. At this communication skills course, you'll discover the simple yet profound changes you can make to add impact to your communication.
Do you cringe at the thought of speaking in front of others?
  • Do you stifle your suggestions at department meetings, instead of impressing your colleagues with your intelligence and insight?
  • Do you rush clumsily through your agenda during appointments with clients, rather than taking the time to showcase your hard work?
  • Do you avoid making presentations at all costs, when you could be wowing people with your knowledge and professionalism?
If so, you're passing up golden opportunities to highlight your dedication and expertise. Attend this communication training and gain the confidence and skills you need to stay composed under pressure and express yourself in a way that gets results.