FHBA Learning Library
Wednesday, September 8, 2010

FHBA’s ‘Learning Series’ Library Offers Quality Skills Training Online

The Florida Home Builders Association is pleased to make available the FHBA "Learning Series" – comprehensive online classes to improve your technology, leadership and communication skills. With each course, you’ll receive both a step-by-step training CD and an Online Expert Advisor CD to enhance you understanding of the information presented.

Every 90-days a new series will be brought online. In our first featured series, choose from any of the following comprehensive modules. First course is only $50. Second course $30. Third and additional courses just $20 each.

  • QuickBooks Pro®
    Expert instructor Erin Olsen will teach you how to work with accounts and lists, manage inventory, record sales, process payroll, generate reports and graphs, and perform period-end procedures. Most important, manage your finances and run your business more efficiently. [more info]
     

  • Microsoft® Office Suite

    • Word
      This course will have you easily producing professional-looking documents. You’ll start with the basics, and expert Nikki O’Connell will have you quickly using Word’s more advanced features like adding hyperlinks to documents, doing complex mail merges and using Excel tables in your office documents. [ more info ]

    • Excel
      Whether you’re a spreadsheet novice or have some experience, the Excel course can help you quickly get up to speed. The Expert instructor uses practical examples to show you Excel fundamentals before moving step-by-step into more advanced topics like graphs, charting, formulas and macros. [more info]

    • Outlook
      This course will have you quickly using the powerful organization, time management, calendaring, and communication tools in this latest version of Outlook. [more info]

    • Access
      At the conclusion of this office course, you will understand how to use the basic and advanced capabilities of Access to build databases, query data, design forms and generate reports. [more info]

    • PowerPoint
      Expert Joe Healy starts you off with PowerPoint basics that will quickly have you creating your own slides. He moves step by step to advanced features that will set your presentations apart from the rest. At the conclusion of this course, you’ll understand how to plan, build, output and deliver PowerPoint presentations that bring your ideas to life. [ more info ]
       

  • Leadership Series

    • How to Coach an Effective Team
      Coach Joe will inspire you to develop the leadership techniques that will encourage people to rise to new levels of performance. You'll also learn new communication approaches for handling conflict and negativity, and discover a wealth of coaching and counseling methods designed to bring out the best in your people. [ more info ]

    • How to Supervise People
      There's nothing more challenging than trying to achieve your goals through others. Inspire others to perform with pride, delegate effectively and watch productivity climb. Get people to take ownership of their jobs, so you can devote your time to the big picture. Course sessions cover leadership skills, managing your time, and supervisory success. [more info]

    • How to Handle Conflict & Confrontation
      In this solution-based course, you'll find proven tactics to help you defuse volatile situations and remain in control when tempers flare and emotions overheat. This training program delivers an array of tools, techniques and strategies to help you resolve differences fairly and honestly, without causing frustration, anger or resentment. [more info]

    • Powerful Presentation Skills
      No matter what your role, the power and impact of a clear, persuasive presentation style is your most effective business skill. Learn to present proficiently your ideas with impact and confidence! [ more info ]

    • Powerful Communication Skills
      It takes special skills to get people to listen to you – skills you will learn in this dynamic, interactive training. People will respond to you more positively. You won't have to repeat yourself over and over, trying to be understood. You'll be more in tune with what others need and be more assertive in getting your needs met. Send a clear message...be a powerful communicator. [ more info ]

When you enroll in our new online "Learning Series" presented by trained adult educators, you'll get unlimited access to high-quality courses, 24 x 7 for a full three months, plus you will enjoy the convenience of e-learning:

Study at your own pace

    • Access course from office or home

    • No travel expense or decrease in office productivity

Inexpensive

    • Save up to 75 percent off the normal price

Easy

    • Return registration form and payment for each participant

    • Look for an email from OnlineExpert.com with instructions

    • Begin your course!

Register NOW – enrollment period closes in three weeks. You have 90-days from enrollment date to complete your course. Three ways to register: