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■ What You WantWe are pleased to provide your top three requests:

1. Project Management for the Everyday Professional

Whether you are an accountant, a healthcare administrator or a human resource professional, you need strong project management skills. This 12-hour USI certificate program is ideal for all professionals who want to learn best practice and cutting edge methodologies.

2. Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce The topic comes up during every training

session. Today’s workforce is diverse in age which leads to di� erences in comfort with technology, communication preferences, experience and more. Learn strategies to help professionals of all ages work side-by-side.

3. SHRM Learning System Because of changes

at the national level, this is the final o� ering of the SHRM Learning System, a course which prepares professionals for Human Resources Certification Institute’s PHR/SPHR certification. HR professionals who pass the December 2014 exam will earn certifications from both HRCI and SHRM. Call Deb Wolf at 812-465-1117 for more information about this unique opportunity.

■ Where and When You Want TrainingFor the convenience of Evansville professionals, most courses will be held in the evening at Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, downtown Evansville. See USI.edu/continuinged for details.

■ Continuing Education CreditsIf you hold a professional certification, you will earn education credits for many of our courses. Be sure to check with your accrediting organization for more information.

■ Registration Information

By PhoneUsing VISA, Discover, MasterCard, American Express or purchase order, call between the hours of 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday; 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Friday. 812-464-1989 or 800-467-8600

Online Using VISA, Discover, MasterCard or American Express, register for a course day or night at our website: USI.edu/continuinged

■ Things You Should Know WHEN TO REGISTER — It is always wise to register as soon as you can. Some classes have limited enrollments and fill quickly; at other times, classes have to be cancelled because of low enrollment. As a general rule, go/no-go decisions are made about one week before the scheduled starting date. Registration is not complete until the fee is paid or authorization to invoice is received.

COURSE NUMBERS — Refer to the course number (for example, CIS510 or BUS509) when you register. Using the proper course number will guarantee that your registration is for the correct course section.

COURSE CONFIRMATION — You will receive an electronic or written confirmation/receipt that will include the starting date and time, location and any special information you need.

■ Cancelled Courses and RefundsIF USI CANCELS A COURSE, you will receive a full refund. Normally, courses which do not reach the minimum required enrollment one week prior to the first session will be cancelled. We reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or combine classes, and to change instructors, although every effort is made to conduct courses as listed in this schedule.

IF YOU CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION, a processing fee will be charged. If you notify Continuing Education of withdrawal prior to the second meeting of a multi-session class you will receive an 85 percent refund. (The amount withheld will not exceed $15 per refund processed.) Refund policies vary for single-session programs and those which have fewer than four scheduled meetings. You may choose to have your registration fee held for application to a future course; if you choose this option, no processing fee is charged. The cost of non-reusable materials also will be deducted from refunds.

Questions? Phone: 812-464-1989 or 800-467-8600

Email: [email protected]

Business and Professional Development Schedule at a Glance | Fall 2014

■ SEPTEMBER 20149 SPECIAL EVENT Judith Umlas

Project Management Executive Briefing Breakfast

10 SPECIAL EVENT Judith Umlas Project Management Professional Practitioner Symposium

16 Simplex 1.0 (Tuesday and Wednesday)17 Introduction to Computers18 Simplex 2.0 (Thursday and Friday)18 Windows Level I19 Management Skills Assessment20 Orientation for PHR/SPHR

Certification Learning System22 Certificate of Project Management

(12 Mondays)22 Project Management for the Everyday

Professional Certificate (3 Mondays)

23 PHR/SPHR Certification Learning System (11 Tuesdays)

24 Microso� Outlook25 Internet Navigation29 Certificate in Maintenance

Management (5 Mondays)

■ OCTOBER 20141 Cloud Computing3 Managing a Multi-Generational

Workforce8 Microso� Word Level I (Wednesday

and Thursday)10 Certificate in Meeting Facilitation

(4 Fridays)15 Microso� Excel Level I (Wednesday

and Thursday)17 Management Skills Assessment22 Google My O� ice23 Windows and Networks Level II29 Social Media Marketing30 Microso� PowerPoint

■ NOVEMBER 20143 Essentials of Leadership5 Microso� Word Level II (Wednesday

and Thursday)5 Certificate in Facility Management

(5 Wednesdays)10 Resolving Conflict12 Microso� Excel Level II (Wednesday

and Thursday)13 SPECIAL EVENT Greg Balestrero

Executive Briefing Breakfast14 SPECIAL EVENT Greg Balestrero

Professional Practitioner Symposium17 HR for the Non-HR Manager19 Microso� Project 2013 (3 Wednesdays)21 Management Skills Assessment24 Leading Teams

■ DECEMBER 20141 Coaching Employees8 Managing Performance Problems11 Family Farm Transfer and Estate Planning

Business & Professional Development Programs

Today, your degree is not enough.

Explore ways to enhance your resume.

Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce • Certificate in Meeting Facilitation • Facility Management for the Everyday Professional •

Family Farm Transfer and Estate Planning • Google My O� ice

Fall 2014 Schedule

Outreach and Engagement8600 University BoulevardEvansville, Indiana 4771218008-01215 V14-111020

New Courses:

Human Resource Professionals PHR/SPHR Certification Learning System11 Tuesdays: Sept. 23– Dec. 2; 6–9 p.m. plus orientation on Sept. 20 (Sat.); 9 a.m.–Noon/ $1,149/PHR550If interested in Jasper, IN, sessions, call 812-465-1117.

Project ManagersFor professionals, project management skills are no longer optional, they are necessary. Project Management for the Everyday Professional is a 12-hour USI certificate program for all professionals who want to learn best practice and cutting edge methodologies. For those considering PMP certification, the starting point is the USI Certificate of Project Management, a 36-hour introduction to traditional methodology as outlined in the Project Management Book of Knowledge. Future PMP test-takers, watch for a new course next semester specifically for you!

New Project Management for the Everyday Professional3 Mondays: Sept. 22, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17; 12:30–4:30 p.m./$249/ PMI400

USI Certificate of Project Management12 Mondays: Sept. 22–Dec. 8; 6–9 p.m./starting at $1,188Check website for individual session price and course numbers.

Microso� Project 20133 Wednesdays: Nov. 19, Dec 3 and 10; 6–9 p.m./$199/CIS591

Supervisors/ManagersThese courses can be taken individually or combined to earn a certificate.

Certificate of Leader ExcellenceTo receive USI’s Certificate of Leader Excellence, attend four core (indicated by C) and two elective (indicated by E) courses listed below. The certificate can be earned within one semester or over multiple semesters. When you register for six sessions in one semester, you receive a discount of $20 per class.

Management Skills Assessment (C)Sept. 19 (Fri.); 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m./MDC580A;Oct. 17 (Fri.); 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m./MDC580B;Nov. 21 (Fri.); 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m./MDC580C/ $399 (choose one)

New Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce (E)Oct. 3 (Fri.); Noon–5 p.m. $149/USI Alumni Special: $59/Lunch included/CLE431

Essentials of Leadership (C)Nov. 3 (Mon.); 5:30–9 p.m./$269/CLE520

Resolving Conflict (C)Nov. 10 (Mon.); 5:30–9 p.m./$269/CLE522

HR for the Non-HR Manager (E)Nov. 17 (Mon.); 5:30–9 p.m./$209/CLE530

Leading Teams (E)Nov. 24 (Mon.); 5:30–9 p.m./$269/CLE535

Coaching Employees (C)Dec. 1 (Mon.); 5:30–9 p.m./$269/CLE529

Managing Performance Problems (E)Dec. 8 (Mon.); 5:30–9 p.m./$269/CLE536

Problem Solvers and CollaboratorsNew Certificate in Meeting

Facilitation4 Fridays: Oct. 10 and 24, Nov. 7 and 14; 1–5 p.m./$279/BUS630

Simplex 1.0: Solving Complex ProblemsSept. 16–17 (Tues.–Wed.); 8 a.m.–5 p.m./ $795/BUS900

Simplex 2.0: Leading Others to Solve Complex ProblemsSept. 18–19 (Thurs.–Fri.); 8 a.m.–5 p.m./ $795/BUS901

Maintenance ManagersCertificate in Maintenance Management5 Mondays: Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; 5–9 p.m./$359/MMC520

Facility ManagersNew Certificate in Facility

Management5 Wednesdays: Nov 5, 12, 19 and Dec. 3, 10; 5–9 p.m./$359/BUS550

Small Business OwnerNew Family Farm Transfer and

Estate PlanningDec. 11 (Thurs.); 6–9 p.m./$99/BUS651

Cloud ComputingOct. 1 (Wed.); 6–9 p.m./$69/CIS300

New Google My O� iceOct. 22 (Wed.); 6–9 p.m./$69/CIS301

Computer UsersMicroso� Project 20133 Wednesdays: Nov. 19, Dec 3 and 10; 6–9 p.m./$199/CIS591

Certificates in Business Computer CompetencyLevel I

Introduction to ComputersSept. 17 (Wed.); 6–8 p.m./$29/CIS100

Windows Level ISept. 18 (Thur.); 6–9 p.m./$59/CIS110

Microso� OutlookSept. 24 (Wed.); 6–9 p.m./$59/CIS112

Internet NavigationSept. 25 (Thurs.); 6–9 p.m./$59/CIS113

Microso� Word Level IOct. 8 and 9 (Wed. and Thur.); 6–9 p.m./$109/CIS120

Microso� Excel Level IOct. 15 and 16 (Wed. and Thur.); 6–9 p.m./$109/CIS130

Level II

Windows and Networks Level IIOct. 23 (Thur.); 6–9 p.m./$69/CIS211

Social Media MarketingOct. 29 (Wed.); 6–9 p.m./$69/CIS271

Microso� PowerPointOct. 30 (Thur.); 6–9 p.m./$69/CIS251

Microso� Word Level IINov. 5 and 6 (Wed. and Thur.); 6–9 p.m./$129/CIS221

Microso� Excel Level IINov. 12 and 13 (Wed. and Thur.); 6–9 p.m./$129/CIS231

Database PrinciplesCall for class dates, times and locations/$129/CIS241

Project Management Speakers SeriesIn collaboration with Project Management Institute-Southwest Indiana Chapter (PMISWIC), we are pleased to present two distinguished national speakers, each presenting a breakfast session for all executive-level managers and a one-day symposium for professionals who manage projects.

Grateful LeadershipJudith UmlasJudith W. Umlas is an author, trainer, publisher, speaker and senior vice president of International Institute for Learning (IIL) based in New York City. With 30+ years of professional experience, she has trained more than 20,000 executives and professionals to develop superior leadership and interpersonal skills. Her workshops have a loyal following of repeat clients including Fortune 500 Companies, universities and government agencies. She is the author of three books: The Power of Acknowledgment; Grateful Leadership: Using the Power of Acknowledgment to Engage All Your People and Achieve Superior Results; and most recently, You’re Totally Awesome! The Power of Acknowledgment for Kids.

Executive Briefing Breakfast: Sept. 9 (Tues.); 8-9:30 a.m./$45/PM901AProfessional Practitioner Symposium: Sept. 10 (Wed.); 8 a.m.-4 p.m./$259/PM901B

Discounts for PMI members, USI students and alumni, veterans and groups.

Organizational Survival: Profitable Strategies for a Sustainable FutureGregory BalestreroGregory Balestrero is a strategic advisor on leadership, sustainability and corporate consciousness for International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL) and co-author of Organizational Survival: Profitable Strategies for a Sustainable Future. He has been a global advocate for excellence in performance management and business results for over 40 years and served as project engineer, project manager and senior executive for several professional membership associations, including the Institute of Industrial Engineers, the Construction Specifications Institute and the Project Management Institute.

Executive Briefing Breakfast: Nov. 13 (Thur.); 8-9:30 a.m./$45/PM902AProfessional Practitioner Symposium: Nov. 14 (Fri.); 8 a.m.-4 p.m./$259/PM902B

■ CMA Part II Certification Prep

■ Project Management Certification Prep Level I

■ Leadership Skills for The New Leader Certificate

■ Business 101: Basic Business Skills Certificate

■ Career Sessions – Career Exploration and Pathways – Resume and Cover Letter Writing – Interviewing – Portfolio Development

Every day, 10,000 U.S. baby boomers turn 65. With the largest generational group reducing

their work hours through retirement or semi-retirement, employment and advancement opportunities are on the rise.

As the job market changes, now is the time to prepare for the job you desire.

■ Do you have the skills you need for the role you are seeking?

■ Does your resume reflect that you keep your skills up-to-date?

■ Can you prove you are competent in your profession?

Many professionals prove competency by obtaining alternative credentials, including professional certifications and licenses, or participating in educational certificate programs. USI o� ers courses to help you study for national certification tests as well as certificate programs that allow you to develop job skills you need today. We require no prerequisites, degrees or admission to the University, and most programs can be completed in one semester.

Enroll, learn and enhance your resume today.

“ Overall, people working full-time with alternative credentials earned more than those without any alternative credentials, and people with professional certifications and licenses earned the most.”

Measuring Alternative Educational Credentials: 2012, U.S. Census Bureau

Explore your options by calling 812-464-1989 or visiting USI.edu/continuinged.

Fall 2014 Courses

Coming Spring 2015“ More than 50 million U.S. adults—1 in 4—have obtained educational credentials other than a college degree.”

HR Magazine, March 2014

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