Workplace Essentials
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ABCs of Supervising
$125.00The transition from team member to team leader can be difficult for anyone who has not had experience leading others in the past. This course breaks down what it means to become a leader, how to address the difference in your professional bearing, relationships and best prepare to take on your new responsibilities with great success. -
Communication Strategies
$125.00Creating positive relationships takes work, but like any skill, we can learn how to build these relationships by considering useful techniques and then making a decision to apply them. While we often think of communication as a coding and decoding process, we can also consider how communication is also a process of constructing meaning out of messages. This course is designed to create and maintain healthy, effective communication between co-workers, as well as within your personal relationships. -
Creating a Positive Work Environment
$125.00This course takes an in-depth look at an important topic that is sometimes overlooked – creating a positive environment in the workplace. It is the responsibility of everyone at work to make it the best atmosphere they can, from the executive in the corner office to the newest employee in the mailroom. You will be introduced to this topic here and will be guided through the steps and skills to make your place of work a positive, encouraging place to be. As an employee, or a leader within a company, you have a responsibility to create and maintain a positive work environment. Everyone has a responsibility to create and maintain a positive work environment. Even if this is not a company-wide reality you can seek to provide this type of environment for your department/division or those within your sphere of influence. This course will give you tools to be able to create the type of company environment that you crave through building and nurturing effective workplace relationships. -
Giving Effective Feedback
$125.00As human beings, we often hunger for feedback. However, many people will tell you that when they do get feedback, it’s often because of something they have done wrong. This course is designed to help workplace leaders learn how to provide feedback any time that the message is due. Whether feedback is formal or informal, and whether it is provided to employees, peers, or someone else, there are ways that it can be structured to be effective and lasting. This course will help participants learn why the way we deliver is feedback is important, how to deliver a message so that people accept it and make changes that may be needed, and how to accept feedback that we are offered. -
The Professional Supervisor
$125.00With a host of new challenges and responsibilities to tackle, new supervisors need training that helps them adjust to their new role. Learning how to supervise your new employees on a trial and error basis can lead to discouragement. This course can help you overcome many of the problems a new supervisor may encounter, and to set the groundwork for a successful change in your working life! -
Workplace Harassment: What It Is & What To Do About It
$200.00Have you ever been in a social situation where you felt uncomfortable? We all experience them from time to time, but what happens when harassment is caused by circumstances you or a colleague you know is subjected to at your workplace every day? There is no reason anyone should feel uncomfortable in their workplace environment, and to this end we offer a comprehensive course to clearly define what constitutes harassment and how to address it from your role in your organization whichever that may be. Now is the time to speak up. By the end of this course learners of every background will know if an action is acceptable at work. If they are the victim of or witness an action that is not they will know what to do. Stand up for fair treatment and safe, enjoyable workplace environments. Take our workplace harassment course today! -
Sanitation: Level 1
$399.00This course provides food processing industry sanitation workers – more specifically, those who perform or will be performing sanitation , with an essential general background knowledge related to the principles of cleaning and sanitation as well as common food industry practices. It also provides detailed instruction on the facility-specific cleaning and sanitizing procedures. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Managing the Virtual Workplace
$300.00The International Data Corporation estimates that by 2020 mobile workers will account for nearly three quarters of the workforce in the United States. Make sure you’re on top of the virtual workplace trend with this one-day Managing the Virtual Workplace training course. Through this course you will understand the advantages to business and employees of remote work, as well as the disadvantages that can be associated and the best ways to manage them. Learning Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to: Create a virtual workplace strategy. Develop, implement, and maintain telecommuting programs. Build a virtual team and lead them to success. Plan and lead virtual meetings. Use technology to support your virtual workplace. Overcome cultural barriers when leading virtual teams. Develop your virtual leadership skills. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Workplace Essentials: Document Use
$132.00This course addresses document use, one of the skills which extensive government and industry research has identified as essential to success in work, learning and life. These skills provide the foundation for learning other skills and are the cornerstone of lifelong learning. Lifelong learning and workplace skills training are closely linked to productivity, adaptability and innovation, all vital elements of today’s competitive and rapidly changing global business environment. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Adaptability in the Workplace
$299.00One of the most important reasons for investing time to develop your adaptability is the fact that the world we live in, along with the working world, is constantly changing. This is due to different technological, economic, social, political and environmental events. When change is constant and unpredictable, people who are adaptable are not only better able to survive but also thrive. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Building Personal Resilience
$399.00The purpose of this Building Personal Resilience course is to provide employees with information, guidance, and tips on how to build their personal resilience in order to better manage stress, more effectively deal with challenging and adverse situations, and learn and apply strategies that improve their current and future life. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Building Team Resilience
$399.00The purpose of this Building Team Resilience course is to provide team leaders with leadership and workplace practices that build the resilience of members of their work teams in order to positively contribute to workplace productivity and engagement, create a work environment where employees feel connected, supported, and safe, and reduce employee stress levels. Participants will also learn tips for becoming a more resilient leader. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Coaching for Success
$399.00The EI-Coach is an effective approach to professional coaching that focuses on helping others become more intelligent with their emotions in the workplace and beyond. Exceptional supervisors use coaching to unlock human potential and improve workplace performance. EI-Coaching aims to fine-tune and build deeper connections through conversations and active listening. It also attempts to explore goals that stem from an employee's core values and independent choices. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Effective Problem-Solving
$299.00Everyone experiences problems from time to time. Some of our problems are big and complicated, while others may be more easily solved. Oftentimes solving problems involves dealing with emotions either within ourselves or others. This is one of the main reasons why companies want employees who can effectively identify and solve problems. Effective problem solvers help their organizations operate more efficiently, be more innovative and deliver exceptional customer service, leading to improved job satisfaction and career development for the employee and higher performance for the organization. Regardless of their level of complexity, problems are part of life and work. Therefore, problem-solving can be considered a life skill. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Empathy at Work
$299.00One of the most important reasons to become more empathetic is that empathy, as an emotional intelligence skill, is the key to unlock better and healthier relationships with others. Historically, our survival has depended on empathy because we are social beings who need others to grow and thrive. Employees with high levels of empathy can understand a situation from another person’s perspective and react with care and compassion. This means that employees are able to build true, empathetic connections with one another, which enhances relationships, collaboration, inclusion and diversity in the workplace. When empathy is valued and practiced in the workplace, it benefits everyone. Employees improve their well-being, confidence, and job satisfaction, which makes them happier. Happy employees go above and beyond to serve customers, which translates into higher performing business and prosperity for their communities. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Growing Your Gender-Friendly Vocabulary
$399.00This is the third course of the FPSC DEI (Diversity Equity Inclusion) course series. Feeling comfortable in navigating this transitioning communication landscape and cultural shift is job critical for any supervisor or manager hoping to ensure that all employees are well-supported and respected in their workplace roles. This course will explore key gender definitions, language approaches, and thoughtful practices in the new gender landscape, in a way that is accessible to all. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
How to Attract, Recruit and Retain Talent
$300.00This course will introduce participants to candidate-centric recruiting, including tips and techniques that drive positive candidate experience, strengthen recruitment, maintain engagement and improve retention of new employees. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
I AM FOOD: Introduction to the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry
$199.00This course serves as both an introduction and onboarding tool for anyone wanting to learn more about Canada's Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry. Whether you are deciding if this field is right for you or you've recently started a new position, this course was designed for you. You will have a chance to explore the importance of the industry and the critical role it plays in the lives of Canadians. Jam-packed with critical information for your career advancement, you will explore the dimensions of the Canadian labour market, national occupational standards, and key educational & training opportunities. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Interpersonal Relationships
$399.00Interpersonal skills are one of the building blocks of emotional intelligence and are highly in demand by employers. While your expertise and technical ability are essential components of your success, your social skills might actually be your most precious social skill set of all. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Interview Skills for the Food & Beverage Processing Industry
$99.00Interview Skills for the Food and Beverage Industry addresses the many Interview skills and practices required for finding employment in the Canadian work environment. This course provides strategies, tips, and guidelines for understanding the Canadian hiring process, developing effective cover letters and resumes, being successful in job search activities, knowing what to wear to interviews, and what to expect and do before, during, and after a job interview. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Introduction to Cheesemaking
$300.00This course allows the participant to become familiar with the basics of dairy chemistry and with the microbiology necessary to understand the vocabulary that supports the cheese industry. Furthermore, at the end of this training, the participant will know the main principles of cheese making including notions of quality and will be introduced to the concept of technological levers required to make adjustments during production. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
$299.00Emotional Intelligence skills, also known as skills for success, contribute to 80% of your career and personal success. An employee with high Emotional Intelligence is aware of their emotions and can manage feelings, impulses and communicate effectively with others. They solve problems and build rapport in tense situations. These employees also have empathy, work well with others to build productive relationships in the workplace, remain optimistic in the face of adversity, bounce up quickly from setbacks and strive to perform. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Introduction to Quality Assurance and Quality Control
$299.00This course covers the roles and responsibilities of Quality Assurance and Quality Control in developing a Quality System. Participants will go through the background of the roles as well as what is important to understand when implementing Quality Systems. This course is applicable to all personnel in a food processing plant with roles in determining quality: owners, supervisors, quality manager, quality technician, production personnel, sanitation team, plant manager, food safety team, etc. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Knowing & Handling My Emotions
$399.00Knowing and handling our emotions effectively are the key to self-mastery. One way to define self-mastery is being aware of your own emotions and being able to handle them in positively. You can also think of self-mastery as being similar to self-control. When you do something that you think is the right choice, even if it is hard, you’re showing self-mastery. By completing this training, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools that will help you better understand your own emotions and how to handle them, which results in greater self-mastery. By applying these self-mastery skills, you will experience improved satisfaction with your job, career and life, and your contributions in the workplace will become more positively impactful and professional. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Monitoring Budget Performance
$299.00This course provides the food and beverage processing industry supervisor with the knowledge and skills to monitor budget performance within a department or unit, and to communicate with the manager or financial consultants on budget performance. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Multicultural and Multilingual Leadership
$399.00This is the fourth course of the FPSC DEI (Diversity Equity Inclusion) course series. Managers working with multilingual and multicultural teams face unique challenges but are also presented with exciting opportunities to elevate diverse knowledgebases and cultural identities to produce high-functioning teams. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Numeracy
$299.00The purpose of this Numeracy course is to help frontline production workers gain the skills required to make sense of and apply basic mathematical concepts and information common to job responsibilities and tasks. By completing this course, participants will gain the basic knowledge of numeracy to solve basic mathematical equations, complete mathematical calculations in the correct order, understand and calculate fractions and percentages for workplace situations, calculate and convert common units of measurement, track production data, and calculate averages. The information learned will help participants solve mathematical problems in different workplace situations. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Positive Attitudes in the Workplace
$299.00Attitude is everything! You may be the most skilled or competent person at work, but if you do not accompany your ability to do your job well with a positive attitude, your success will be limited. Your attitude is not only about “how you do your job” and how you choose to behave in all circumstances. It is how you convey yourself to others. Most employees with positive attitudes display several favourable behaviours in the work environment. They are resilient, resourceful, flexible, and open-minded. They radiate inviting energy that positively affects everyone and everything around them. If you can display to your employer, customers and colleagues a sense of positivity, you will quickly become someone they will want to deal with more. The purpose of this course is to equip you with knowledge, tools and practical strategies that will help you develop and maintain a positive attitude so that you can elevate both your professional and personal success. -
Race & Culture in the DEI Workplace
$399.00This is the second course of the FPSC DEI (Diversity Equity Inclusion) course series. Whether you are working to lead a multicultural and/or multilingual workforce or exploring your own attitudes and unconscious biases around racial diversity and inclusion as a manager or supervisor, this course will assist you in learning more about yourself and the possible racial and cultural perspectives within your organization. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Supervise Employee Performance
$299.00Working with people is one of the most important factors of team environments. This is especially important for supervisors, management or anyone responsible for the time, performance and talent of others. This course will provide tools and strategies to better supervise, motivate and manage your teams effectively. *Become a member to receive 20% off
