Continuing Education

Featured Courses and Programs


Microsoft Office Project 2007 Essentials
This course is designed for people who need tools to better manage projects in the workplace. The course is approved by Project Management Institute (PMI) and aligns with terms and concepts in the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK). Participants can earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward applying for or renewing a PMP Certificate® through Project Management Institute.  Topics covered in this course include task and resource identification and linking, resource allocation, conflict resolution, creating baseline plans and updating progress, and reporting project process.

Course price is $349.00 which is a savings of $29 when enrolling in both courses (includes MS Project Basic and MS Project Advanced together comprise this course).  MS Project Basic and MS Project Advanced can also be taken separately at $189.00 per course.  Click here to register for the Microsoft Office Project 2007 Essentials Course or the individual courses.



Project Management Courses
Project Management is a systematic approach to accomplish specific, usually one-time, objectives. Project Management Institute (PMI) is a globally recognized organization that works with businesses to provide standards in the project management field along with researched methods to meet those standards. More information regarding PMI can be found here, or register for PMI classes here.


Leadership Breakfast Lectures - Lectures start on April 7, 2010. 
Self-awareness is a key component to being a successful leader.  Research suggests that 90% of leaders fail due to lack of emotional IQ or "people skills."  In other words, they do not understand their own strengths and weaaknesses or those of their team members.  Whereas, successful leaders know their own strengths and build on their strengths to embrace change and create big results.  The Strength Finder's philosophy based on Gallup's research says that you do not have to change who you are to be a good leader.  Instead learn how to use your strengths to be an authentic leader that people want to follow.

Lecture 1:  April 7, 2010
Discovering Your Strengths - Facilitated by Carol Kronholm

Lecture 2:  April 28, 2010
Leading With Your Strengths - Facilitated by Erin O'Hara Meyer

Lecture 3:  May 19, 2010
Utilizing the Strengths of Your Team - Facilitated by Beth Schaefer

Registration information Here.  Sessions include breakfast, Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why Poeple Follow by Tom Rath and they are held at Cambria Suites of Maple Grove.


Regulatory Affairs
The Regulatory Affairs Certificate program provides broad foundations; exposure to practical and real-world applications of the regulations; and an appreciation for the important role that all employees play in maintaining compliance to federal regulations. For more information visit here, or register here.


Business Support Specialist - Coming Soon!
Whether you are an individual looking to gain technical skills and knowledge to launch your career as a business support specialist, or a business looking to build the skills of your current support staff, this course is for you!  Email us at cect@nhcc.edu to be placed on our mailing list to receive additional information as it becomes available. 
Course Format: Four modules with three of the modules being facilitated online