The Department of Continuing & Professional Education at Ocean County College is offering a variety of business classes for individuals looking to branch out into a new career field, upgrade skills, or for personal enrichment. Register today! Classes are held on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ.
NEW! Becoming the Ideal Leader in Life & Business: The Energy Leadership Development System is firmly rooted in the seven levels of awareness, and will catapult your energy and performance to a level that is perceived by those around you as the “ideal” for leadership. You’ll understand the concept of the levels of energy and how they are related to leadership excellence. You’ll then learn how to shift your energy to present yourself in a way that inspires greatness in others. Students will learn the Eight Building Blocks of the Energetic Leader including emotional intelligence, dynamic communication, influencing and engaging others, problem solving, productivity and decision making, high energy relationships, health and wellness, along with time management and balance. Cost: $49. Sat, Feb 4, 9am-12noon.
NEW! Basics of Board Meetings & Associations: Whether you are new to your board/association or have had a chair at the table for years, this class will teach you how to have more effective and productive meetings. The class is taught by an attorney with expertise in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Topics include bylaws, leading effective meetings, the role of directors versus trustees, and effective communication with other board/association and community members. Cost: $69. Thurs, Feb 23, 6:30-9:30pm.
NEW! Personal Branding: Are you just starting out in the job market or are you trying to re-enter in a new career? With all of the social media and online networking today, managing your “Personal Brand” is essential. Learn social media “dos and don’ts,” the importance of face-to-face networking, how to organize your job hunt, interviewing techniques, and how to interact and maintain professional etiquette. Students will also learn how to keep their resume updated, and how to use (and not use) Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. to ensure their social media “online life” doesn’t stop them from getting that next big job! Cost: $139. Mon & Wed, Mar 27-Apr 5, 6:30-9:30pm.
NEW! Building Trust: Training & Retaining Your Employees: Trust is the one thing that changes everything, and is fast becoming the key leadership competency in our new economy. This class is perfect for small business owners and managers. Learn how to build trust with your employees and how to effectively train and develop your staff. Employee morale impacts your sales and your revenue! Learn how to build a relationship of trust and increase loyalty, employee dedication, and customer satisfaction for your business. Cost: $99. Mon & Wed, Mar 6-Mar 8, 6-9pm.
Business & Professional Writing: This class will cover writing etiquette, spelling, punctuation, grammar, revising, proofreading, and use of eloquent language to enhance your communication in emails, papers, and documents used in career, business, and education. Cost: $99. Thurs, Apr 13-Apr 20, 6:30-9:30pm.
OCC’s Continuing & Professional Education also offers a variety of Business, Technology, & Specialized Career Certificate programs including Adobe Photoshop, Animal Control Officer, Bartending, Bookkeeper & Office Manager, Child Development Associate Credential, Digital Blueprint, Entrepreneur, Excel, Fire Protection HHS, Legal Office Assistant, QuickBooks, ServSafe® Food Protection Manger, System Administrator, and Uniform Construction Technical Assistant.
In addition, classes are offered in Human Resources & Management, Microsoft Office, HOPA (Housing for Older Persons Act), and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
For more information, call the Ocean County College Department of Continuing & Professional Education at 732-255-0409 or email cpeinfo@ocean.edu.
Visit www.ocean.edu to view the current non-credit course catalogue.
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