• Live Instruction

• Hands-on, Guided Activities

• LIVE Remote or Classroom Delivery

What’s Included

  • Small class sizes
  • Certificate of course completion

Personal Development

PM 101

Learn to prioritize projects among the changing and competing demands on your time. You will also gain an understanding of how your current workplace requires you to constantly retool to work strategically instead of working harder. This course will help you to focus on key practices for managing your time effectively. You will learn practical tools that can help you to better plan and execute all that you must accomplish on any given day.

Detailed Course Outline

Time Awareness
  • Efficiency vs Effectiveness
  • Pareto Principle
  • Energy Peaks and Valleys
  • Sunk Cost Fallacy
Regulating Your Time
  • REP Plan
  • The Planning Fallacy
  • Calendar Blocking
Outcomes
  • Increasing our awareness of time
  • 4 concepts to think realistically about time
  • Improving our regulation of time
  • Prioritize using the REP plan and calendar blocking

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

PM 101

So, you’ve learned to plan your day by optimizing your schedule. You’ve blocked your calendar to accurately reflect the time you actually need to complete tasks. You’ve matched the different types of work you do with your energy peaks and valleys. Yet it is still a challenge to manage your time because the realities of the modern workplace will conspire to distract you. This course will help you maintain focus and stay on track. You will learn practical tools that can help you to better align your daily activities to accomplish your goals.

Detailed Course Outline

What gets in our way?
  • Multitasking is a myth
  • Flow State
Controlling your distractions
  • Pomodoro technique
  • How to say “no” professionally
How to navigate shifting priorities
  • Reactive vs Proactive Time
  • Distinguishing urgent vs important
  • 2-minute rule
Outcomes
  • What gets in our way?
  • Finding our flow
  • Ways to shut down distractions
  • How to navigate shifting priorities

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

PM 102

In this workshop, participants will gain a finer understanding of what emotional intelligence is and how it develops. The course is built on three EQ pillars: self-awareness, self-regulation and self-improvement. The course draws from the latest research and trends in emotional intelligence, topics like interoception and emotional granularity. By the end, participants will leave with enhanced levels of understanding about their own emotional experience and how to navigate that experience within the context of their everyday work and life situations.


Detailed Course Outline

EQ Pillars
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Regulations
  • Self-Improvement
Introception
Emotional Granularity

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

PM 102

In this workshop, participants will learn how to use emotional intelligence to understand, connect, and work with others more effectively. The course is built on two emotional intelligence pillars: Empathy and Relationship Management. The course draws from the latest research and trends in emotional intelligence, including topics like emotion scientist and attunement. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with enhanced levels of understanding about the emotional experiences of others and how to connect and manage relationships in the workplace and in their personal lives.

Detailed Course Outline

Outline:
  • A model to build emotional intelligence for others
  • Emotion scientist vs. emotion judge
  • How to build empathy
  • Ways to connect and work effectively with others
  • A communication model to help build connection with others
Outcomes:
  • Understand the two key components of social awareness
  • Learn to perceive the emotions of others
  • Understand how to interpret and find meaning behind those emotions
  • Learn ways to build trust and earn respect to work with others effectively
  • Identify our unconscious biases and learn ways to minimize or reduce them

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

PM 101

Managing up creates a healthy, productive relationship with your manager and moves your development forward. Relationships can be particularly challenging in the hybrid workplace where your interactions with managers may be more limited. Intentionally managing up using key practices makes both your job and your manager’s job easier and more collaborative, whenever and wherever you may be working.

Detailed Course Outline

Outline:
  • Three keys to managing up
  • Social styles model
  • Establishing feedback norms
  • The ABCs of meeting to manage Up
  • Know the ROPES: Planning an agenda during advanced preparation
  • Navigating difficult situations
Outcomes:
  • Understanding what managing up is and how it works
  • Communicating with your manager using best practices
  • Collaborative problem solving for accountability and consensus
  • Developing plans to document and share continuous feedback

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

PM 102

Perhaps no topic has garnered more interest in recent years than how to build influence in an organization. This is especially true for those who work in flatter, matrixed organizations where getting work done often depends on the support of others. Influencing Without Authority will show you a clear, actionable model for growing your influence, deepening your relationships, and getting more done.


Detailed Course Outline

Outline
  • Explore the difference between influence and authority
  • Learn why influence is important in the workplace
  • Discover Learnit’s Advantage/Relationship Matrix
  • Learn how to build and manage relationships
  • Make your ask advantageous
  • Use emotion/logic and push/pull to communicate your objective
  • 4 methods to influence
  • Kairos, timing is everything
Outcomes
  • Examine and practice Learnit’s Advantage/Relationship Matrix
  • Communicate your objective using a balance of logic and emotion
  • Learn how and when to time your request

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

Detailed Course Outline

Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
  • How a fixed mindset holds you back
How to achieve a growth mindset
  • Three attitude changes
  • Four action/behavior changes
Myths and Misconceptions of Growth Mindset
  • Growth mindset is more than just a positive attitude
Applying Growth Mindset through a lens of self-efficacy
  • Determine if using a growth mindset is advantageous
Outcomes:
  • How does a growth mindset benefit me?
  • Practical applications of a growth mindset.
  • What gets in the way of utilizing a growth mindset?
  • Identify when it is advantageous to use a growth mindset.

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: Collaborative Negotiations and Relationships
Introduction
  • Negotiator’s Bill of Rights
  • Positive Relationships and Social Styles
Collaborative Negotiation Basics
  • Definition
  • Four Foundational Objectives
  • Preparation
  • Planning Tool
Holistic Negotiation Strategies
  • Three-Tier Holistic Negotiation
  • Relationship Method
  • Building Relationship with Boss: Tools
  • Ways to Ruin the Negotiation
  • Personal Method
  • Tangible and Intangible
  • Win-Win
Module 2: Negotiate Competitively for the Best Terms
Build an Argument to Persuade and Influence
  • Negotiate with Persuasion
Competitive Negotiation Strategies
  • Opening Offer
  • Seven Rules for Competitive Negotiations
  • Deadlines & Bargaining
  • Successful Group Negotiations
  • Opponent’s Tactics
  • Ten Tips
Outcomes
  • Understand the importance of negotiation in everyday interactions to encourage more use of it
  • Engage in amicable negotiations that mind the relationships between the parties and maintain trust
  • Methodically prepare for any negotiation whether individually or in group
  • Learn how to handle heavy-handed tactics in adversarial negotiations

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

PM 102

Changing a work habit can be challenging. It takes self-exploration, practice, and motivation to stay on track. This workshop dives into an easy-to-adopt process of habit formation through a work-focused lens. Participants will revitalize their work routines by exploring the behaviors they want to change and the triggers behind making and breaking habits. Through interactive and self-reflection-driven training, participants will learn how to easily create and stick to healthy work habits by using scientifically proven steps of behavior change and habit formation.


Detailed Course Outline

What is a habit?
  • Habit versus behavior
  • Habit Identity
The Process of Habit Formation
  • Identify the habit
  • Investigate the habit
  • Stage of change
  • Transtheoretical model of behavior change
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • PBO plan – Prompt Behavior Outcome
  • Take action
Outcomes
  • Discover the science behind behavior change and the psychological process that occurs when we go through or stop a behavior change.
  • Learn about and reflect on obstacles that get in the way of changing behavior and the solutions to excel in your role.
  • Experience motivational interviewing by participating in a guided self-reflection activity to discover your motivations for change.
  • Create a plan to make new habits and break the old ones!

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

Detailed Course Outline

Outline
  • Learn a 3-step model to help you experience a fulfilling and meaningful career trajectory
  • Plot your career path using a ladder, lateral or lattice model
  • Learn which competencies are most important for director-level roles
  • Learn how coaching can help you become a more effective leader
  • Understand how your personal brand can help you advance your career and achieve your goals.
Outcomes
  • Accurately assess where your career is today
  • Understand what’s most important to you in your professional career
  • Activate the competencies most essential for leadership roles
  • Develop your personal brand to help you achieve your goals

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

Detailed Course Outline

Course Outline
  • Origins of Chaotic Work Environments
  • 3 choices for dealing with chaos
  • The positive side of chaos
  • Circles of control
  • How to respond when manipulated or provoked
  • Befriend and challenge response
  • Intuition for decision making
Outcomes
  • Analyze the origins and effects of chaotic work environments
  • Explore 3 choices to deal with chaos
  • How to respond when something is out of your control
  • Learn to make decisions under pressure

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

PM 102

Stress is a normal part of every day. We may think of it as only bad or distress, but we also experience eustress, a positive type of stress. This interactive workshop investigates the causes of stress at work and teaches how to differentiate between distress and eustress. Participants will first master stress management strategies by creating an action plan that mitigates or regulates their stress triggers. Participants will then learn how to optimize eustress to use it to their advantage.

Detailed Course Outline

What is stress?
  • Good stress, bad stress, eustress, distress
  • The stress experience
Workplace stress management
  • E.A.S.E
  • Promoting eustress
Outcomes
  • Understand the cause and experience of stress.
  • Differentiate between eustress and distress.
  • Follow an action plan to manage stress by using E.A.S.E., Learnit’s 4-step method for regulating and mitigating stress triggers.

"Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class."

Three Class Discount

Buy any three classes and receive 20% off.

The Training to YOU Three Class Discount is a terrific way for an individual to purchase multiple classes for a discount. Whether you are looking for a series of classes like Excel 1, 2 & 3 or a variety of classes such as Google Sheets, Docs and Slides the Three Class Discount is the way to go!

State of Arizona employees are eligible for an additional discount.

Training to YOU Tickets

Tickets are a great way to reduce the cost of training your team. Save up to 45% by purchasing your training in bulk.

We are now providing a custom-made registration portal for each organization that purchases 50+ training tickets. These portals allow supervisors and employees to schedule training easily and information workflows keep everyone in the loop.

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Class Ratings
4.9 stars from 1984 reviewers:

“I learned so much in this Excel 1 course. My Instructor paced the class just right so you felt challenged but not overwhelmed (even with 264 pages). He ensured we were all engaged in the material and always allowed us an opportunity to ask any questions. He is patient and eager to help. I’m thrilled to have found this class and leaving with so much useful information. Overall one of the best instructors I’ve had! He did an amazing job!! ”

— S.G. took Excel 1

“I really enjoyed this class. My instructor has a very unique ability to convert technical terminology into plain English and makes the material so much easier to understand. My instructor was very attentive and ensured everyone was on the same page before moving on and provided assistance if we were having any difficulties.”

— A.G. took Excel 2

“Alexandre is very easy to learn from. His thorough teaching technique helps you understand the material and hold that info in your brain. I can’t wait to start applying this to my forms I use everyday! Thank you so much!”

— S.P. took Excel 1

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