Professional Training in Washington, DC

Now more than ever, digital marketing is at the forefront of communications for businesses and people alike. Digital Marketing is no longer optional - it is the industry standard. Now is the time to educate yourself on how to promote and sell by leveraging online marketing tactics. This course will ignite your curiosity surrounding the fundamentals...

In this course, you will learn to enhance and augment your creative writing ability. This poetry class is one that will assist in your creative writing process and upon completion you will gain confidence in writing some of the best poetry you have written. Materials Needed to Fully Participate: Pencil/Pen Notebook An open mind About the...

Have you ever noticed that there are some people we just seem to get along with really easily, and then there are others that just rub us up the wrong way? We find ourselves talking at cross purposes & arguments & misunderstanding seem to erupt from nowhere.  Often, what’s at the root of this are our individual behavioral styles –...

Getting thanked for doing a 'good job' is nice, but thank you in a paycheck is much better! So why is that most women have such a hard time asking for a raise, or negotiating a higher salary with a new job offer? It’s crazy making, particularly when so much research shows that women are far more effective negotiators than men, with a much higher...

To lead teams effectively, you need the skills and confidence to be able to coach, support, encourage and motivate members to succeed. All of this requires you have clear communication and a solid facilitation framework. In this interactive workshop, you'll recognize your role as a facilitator, including how to plan and prepare for a facilitated collaborative...

This course is an introduction to key concepts in Lean Six Sigma. You will learn the basics of this continuous improvement methodology, how to identify waste and techniques you can apply to improve processes. Are you looking to enhance your skills and give yourself a competitive edge? Is your employer looking to implement Lean practices and you...

Have you been wanting to learn Excel, but never had time for a long training course?  Do you have a project that requires Excel, but don’t know how to get started?  Are you looking to add another skill to your resume and give yourself a competitive advantage?  In this course you will learn how to get started and gain confidence with...

In Effective Business Writing, you'll learn how to write professional emails and other standard business documents that get results. First, you'll learn key strategies to write effectively. Then, you'll develop a variety of business documents throughout the course, including emails, proposals, and letters. The course begins with an introduction...

Develop proficiency in essential grammar topics during this seven-hour course. You'll review punctuation rules, word choice, and writing techniques to improve your business writing skills. While our other courses help you with ideas and structure, this grammar course will help you with the technical aspects and details. To present your message effectively,...

Take your knowledge to the next level through careful study of the basics, including security pricing, valuation of annuities, measurement of risk and return, and capital budgeting. With this course, you will gain a thorough understanding which will carry you through subsequent courses in this intriguing field. Note: Classroom location listings are...

This is a course to learn what is required to start their business in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The class begins with a look at the Challenges the new business owner will face, the marketing basics quick, and easy guide through the forest of regulations faced by new business start-ups in Los Angeles. Learn what you need to know about city...

How can you navigate small talk towards deeper, more significant topics? How do you gracefully exit from monotonous or unwanted conversations? How do you organically grow your professional network? In this online webinar, we’ll explore how to feel more confident and engaging with strangers and how to forge deeper relationships with existing personal...

If you’re just stepping into the world of playwriting, welcome! In this 5-week class, Kara Lee Corthron will help you build a toolbox of the fundamentals, so your first play (and each play you write after that!) can be built on a strong foundation. This class might be for you if you are: A budding playwright who wants to get down to basics. A...

Break story on your pilot, construct your new series and learn about the TV business in this in-person, day-long intensive. First, spend the day developing your series pitch and structuring your pilot episode with Pilar Alessandra. Then, learn about the business of writing (selling, staffing, representation) with special guest speaker Carole...

Math skills are an important tool for the contractor professional or anyone involved in the construction industry. Accurate estimating and bidding depends on basic math principles, concepts and formulas. Important Notes:  Students must be over 22 Must have at least 4 years of construction experience to sit for the test (California Regulated)...