Continuing Education

Office of

Continuing

Education

Your Business, Government & Community

Resource for:

• Professional Training, Development,

& Certification

• Online Education

• Customized Training Programs

• Conferences, Seminars and Keynote

Speakers

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We address the needs of our community through the following Continuing Educa-tion departments:

Private Sector Professional Training, Development & Certification

This division provides credit and non-credit learning op-portunities for the working professional as well as cus-tomized training programs to meet the needs of local business and industry. We provide high quality, integrated, and innovative programs that enable participants to achieve their career and learning objectives through access to affordable education and employment skills training. We offer a variety of con-tinuing education units (CEU’s), contact hours, certificate programs, lectures, short courses, conferences, symposia, and seminars. For more information on our private sector training, development and certification pro-grams please contact our staff at 239-425-3270 or online at www.fgcu.edu/ced. Public Sector Professional Training,

Development & Certification

The John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government (IOG) has been southwest Florida’s training partner for more than 25 years. Our mission is to improve the

effec-tiveness, quality, and performance of community organizations through training, professional development and organizational assessment. Local governments, schools, and not-for-profits have come to depend on IOG as their resource for professional and organizational development needs and challenges. For more information on IOG’s programs you may contact our staff at 239-425-3271 or online at www.fgcu.edu/iog.

Office of Continuing Education

“Our vision is to be recognized by business, industry,

government, private citizens, and other entities in

southwest Florida as the premier provider for

professional training, education, and lifelong learning.”

Online Education

Convenient for working professionals, those in transition, students, as well as employers, Continuing Education offers online education modules to meet a variety of learning needs, ranging from:

• OLE CARE, FGCU’s one-hour modules meeting annual re-licensure require-ments for health and human services professions;

• The e-Learning center’s self-study, short courses on a variety of topics, includ-ing various CEU offerinclud-ings;

• American Safety Council’s programs, offering OSHA safety-related training, court-ordered driving programs, and the Parent Education & Family Stabiliza-tion course, among others;

• Gatlin Education Services’ in-depth, instructor-guided Career Training Certifi-cate Programs;

• Ed2Go’s 6-week instructor-facilitated professional development and training courses.

For more information on our online education programs please contact our staff at 239-425-3270 or online at www.fgcu.edu/ole.

The Renaissance Academy

Explore a world of ideas and nurture your cre-ativity with the non-credit courses, workshops, lectures, and adventures for the mind, body, and spirit offered through the Renaissance Academy Adult Lifelong Learning Program. The Academy is the University’s and region’s premier lifelong learning program for adults, seniors, and retirees. Single lectures, short courses, day trips, comput-er classes, film scomput-eries, life enrichment, and travel

abroad are just some of programs we offer. There are no exams or grades, just learning for the joy of learning with your friends, neighbors, and peers.

For more information on Renaissance Academy programming you may contact our staff at 239-425-3272 or online at https://registerRA.fgcu.edu.

Online Education

Office of Continuing

Training plays a critically important role in workforce and economic development. Thousands of area professionals have chosen FGCU’s non-credit programs and services as the best alternative for advancing their careers. We invite you to join us on a journey toward skill enhancement while staying current with cutting-edge business strategies and networking with colleagues. We provide our customers with a broad array of top quality CE offerings delivered by nationally recognized trainers and consultants. Our CE offerings are available as custom designed programs that may be brought on-site to address the unique culture and vision of any business. Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s) and Certificate Programs:

• Offer convenient access to professional licensure maintenance and recertification programs

• Develop strategic planning processes, team building, and leadership skills needed for career growth

• Add credibility and influence to your professional skill set Custom On-Site Training:

• Custom designed to meet your organization’s unique needs • Offered on-site for your convenience

• Focused on practical, skill-based outcomes Open Enrollment Workshops:

• Nationally recognized trainers deal with real-life work challenges • Opportunity to network and learn successful interpersonal skills • Affordable and convenient training alternatives for small offices and staff Technical Assistance:

• Consulting services on organizational development, restructuring, board enhancement, program evaluation, and succession planning

• Assistance with public opinion polls, focus groups, needs assessment, data management, and grant writing

Professional Coaching Services:

• Focus on improving individual performance/enhanced goal setting • Resources to aid in professional growth and development

Professional Training,

Development & Certification

Conferences, Seminars, and Keynote Speakers:

• Provide program management for single and multi-day events

• Provide program development assistance, including identification of keynote speakers for meetings and conferences

Our Classes Include:

Leadership & Management Skills • Art of Being the Boss...Take the Lead • Hire the Right Person the First Time • Management Coaching & Mentoring • Delegating for the Results You Want • Managing Change and Transition • Establishing Performance Expectations • Legal Issues

• Leadership...the Critical Difference • Management Skills for Supervisors • Management Styles and Team Building • Managing Problem Employees • Bringing out the Best in People • Successful Mediation and Negotiation • Survival of the Middle Manager Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Service Excellence ...The Winning Formula

• Dealing with Difficult People • Professional Telephone Skills • Promoting Diversity in the

Work-place

• Communication Skills for Women • Stress Management

• Creating Balance in Work and Life • Creating Optimism in the

Work-place

• Getting Results Through Effective Communications & Listening • How to Improve Memory • Networking for Results

Personal & Professional Development

• Computer Application Training • Enhance Employee Productivity • Time Management

• Powerful Presentation & Public Speaking Skills

• Projecting Personal Excellence • Cultivating Creativity and Innovation • From Burnout to Career Renewal • Staying Positive No Matter What Writing Programs

• Professional Business Writing • Email Etiquette Tips

• Writing Winning Newsletters • Writing Policies, Procedures &

Manuals

• Writing Successful Meeting Minutes • Grant Writing

Team Building

• Build An Award-Winning Team • Essentials of Teamwork & Team

Roles

Certification Series

• Certified Public Manager, Levels I - VIII

• Code Enforcement, Levels I - IV • Records Management

• Executive Leadership Series for Non-Profits

• Management Essentials Series Additional Topics

• Managing Media & Public Relations, Workplace Spanish, & many more

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Online Education Programs

OLE CARE: CEU’s for

Health and Human

Services Professionals

www.fgcu.edu/ole/OLEhealthcare.html

• You can’t always attend the conference – now you can view presentations by local and national experts in the field!

• There is 24/7 access to these high quality one to four hour continuing educa-tion modules, helping you stay current with re-licensure requirements.

• Modules are approved by State of Florida’s CE Broker through the Board of Nursing and the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling.

• The first modules provide information important for all those working with aging populations.

Regulatory, Pre-Licensing &

Court-Ordered Programs

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• A diverse set of online educational content including OSHA safety-related training, continuing education for regulated/licensed professionals, self-help and pre-licensing education.

• Courses include Florida Online Traffic School, First Time Driver (D.A.T.A.) Program, Advanced Driver Improvement Program, Driving Records Check, Judge Ordered 8-Hour Driving Program, Mature Driver Course, Florida Boating Course, New York & New Jersey Defensive Driving Course, Notary Courses, Florida Incorporation Service, Florida Insurance Pre-license 2-15 Course, Parent Education & Family Stabilization Course, OSHA 510 & 511 Courses, and Certified Aggression Control Manager Course.

Career Training

Certificate Programs

www.gatlineducation.com/fgcu

• In-depth, instructor-guided, career training certificate programs designed to help you achieve professional caliber positions for many occupations. • Courses range from 12 to 580 hours and cost between $595 and $5,595. • Course categories include Skilled Trades & Industrial, Business & Professional,

Healthcare & Fitness, Hospitality, Information Technology & Software Devel-opment, Management, and Media & Design.

Instructor-Facilitated

Professional Training

www.ed2go.com/fgcu

• Professional development and training courses, many starting at $99. • Six-week courses with comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments. • Topics include Sales, Marketing & Accounting; Health Care, Nutrition, &

Fit-ness; Law; Business Administration; Database Programming; Graphic & Web Design; PC Troubleshooting, Networking, & Security; Health Care; Child Care & Parenting; Courses for Teaching Professionals.

Self-Study Short Courses

& CEU’s

www.fgcu.theelearningcenter.com

• The FGCU eLearning Center offers a comprehensive collection of online, self-study, open enrollment courses starting at just $15.

• CEU’s for licensure maintenance may be earned through a wide variety of professional and industry-specific courses.

• Course categories include business, composition and design, education, engineering, environmental, finance, healthcare, industrial skills, insurance, languages, legal, electronics, real estate, service and hospitality, skilled trades, U.S. Public Service, and more.

Executive Director, Continuing Education John J. Guerra

Director, TheRenaissance Academy 239-434-4838, [email protected]

Joanne Hartke

Director, The John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government 239-425-3273, [email protected]

Business Manager, Continuing Education Ft. Myers Location:

The Atrium Executive Center 8695 College Parkway Suite 1181 Fort Myers, FL 33919 239-425-3270(t) 239-425-3260(f) Naples Location: 1010 5th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 239-434-4737(t) 239-434-4767(f)

Punta Gorda Location: Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Continuing Education Website: www.fgcu.edu/ced CE Online Education: www.fgcu.edu/ole Institute of Government: www.fgcu.edu/iog Renaissance Academy: https://registerRA.fgcu.edu/

Office of Continuing Education Locations

Office of Continuing Education Web Resources

Office of Continuing Education Staff

239-425-3274, [email protected]

Enereida Valentin

239-425-3275, [email protected]

117 Herald Court, Suite 211