Workshops and Seminars

Upcoming Professional Development Workshops and Seminars

The Business and Community Development division of Blackhawk Technical College offers a wide array of cost-effective workshops and seminars designed to give working adults and professionals relevant skills for today's workplace.  Whether you are an individual looking to build your skills or an employer looking to provide a few employees with training opportunities, these workshops are designed to meet your needs.  Join us for these interactive and useful workshops.  Check back often to see the latest workshops available.

 

REGISTRATION BEGINS JULY 16TH 

For more information, contact Amy Berendes at (608) 757- 7728 or by e-mail at: aberendes@blackhawk.edu

Course Number	CRN	Course Name	Date/Time	Tuition	Location
47-196-461	29623	Streamline Processes & Eliminate Waste: An Intro to Lean Process Techniques	Sept 14 & 28 8 - 4:30	$299	Central Campus
47-104-453	29599	eNewsletters: Using Publisher to Create Impact	Sept 14   8:30-Noon	$69	Central Campus
47-196-457	29620	Keep the Audience Alive with Powerful Presentations	Sept 19 1 - 5 pm	$69	Central Campus
47-196-420	29614	Applying Leadership Skills: Techniques for Effective Leadership	Sept 21 8 - Noon	$69	Beloit Campus
47-196-427	29619	Introduction to Project Management	Sept 23 & 30 6 - 9 pm	$99	Central Campus

Streamline Processes & Eliminate Waste: An Introduction to Lean Process Techniques
This 2-day course will give you the foundation to implement Lean process improvement tools in your workplace.  We will explore the foundations of Lean through the Toyota precepts and the five critical improvement concepts (value, waste, variation, complexity, and continuous improvement) the first day.  The second day will give you tools to perform continuous improvement in your organization, including 5S, 5W-2H, PDSA, DMAIC, Kaizen, Genchi Genbutsu, and various Lean data mapping methods.  Price includes lunch both days.

eNewsletters: Using Publisher to Create Impact
Many small businesses and non-profit organizations rely on eNewsletters as a cost-effective way to stay connected to customers.  This workshop will provide you with the skills to create professional documents using MS Publisher to reach your target audience.  Learn how to easily create eNewsletters that are attractive, interesting, and worthwhile to read.  Once you understand simple design and layout concepts, you will be able to create stunning eNewsletters (and other documents) that will save you time and money, while providing value to your customers.  If you have a blog or website, easily post these documents as pdf files for quick access.  Any skill level is encouraged to participate in this workshop.

Keep the Audience Alive with POWERFUL Presentations
Do you dread PowerPoint presentations because they are so boring?  Then this workshop is for you.  Avoid "Death by PowerPoint" and learn how to create visually meaningful and effective slides that keeps the audience's attention, while allowing you to verbally deliver your message with impact.  If you want to impress your audience and meet your business goals, join us.  This workshop will help you develop a competitive advantage in any presentation without putting your audience to sleep.

Applying Leadership Skills: Techniques for Effective Leadership
This seminar will introduce Leadership theories and practices. Through activities, role-playing, videos, and discussion, students will explore aspects of leadership in an environment that encourages participation and engages active learning methods.

Introduction to Project Management 
Today's managers are expected to be task- and goal-oriented.  As a result, many employees are expected to understand project management techniques and apply them to projects of any size.  This workshop will give you an overview of the entire project management process as well as key project management tools you can use every day.  You will come away with an understanding of what a project is, steps needed to complete projects on time and on budget, and tools and techniques for planning and tracking projects.  Join us for this practical and informational workshop.

Community Based Residential Facilities Seminars Schedule

Blackhawk Technical College Offers 3 Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) Courses to Meet Your Training Requirements:

• Fire Safety
• Medication Administration
• Standard Precautions

Courses offered in seminar format by our DHS certified instructors.

Fire Safety	4.5 hour course	$47.00
Standard Precautions	3 hour course	$34.00
Medication Administration	11 hour (2-day) course	$108.00
All materials & tests included in above BTC fees. State registry fee of $15 per course required only upon successful completion of training/testing.

 Spring 2013 Schedule of CBRF Courses and Registration Form

 

Access the State Registry or learn more about training requirements.