Free courses for McMaster employees are back!
Have you taken a McMaster University Continuing Education Essentials online course? They are free for McMaster staff and faculty and explore a wide range of topics in business, communication, innovation, leadership, productivity and more.
If it’s your first time enrolling, submit an Employee Tuition Assistance application to HR to confirm your eligibility. If fees are not adjusted or you have any questions about eligibility, please email HR at hr.mcmaster@mcmaster.ca.
Once approved, enrol online at mcmastercce.ca (make sure that you are logged out of Mosaic). Once you select your courses and check out, you will log in with your MAC ID and password and the fees will be adjusted. Limited university-funded spots are available.
Featured Courses
Delivering Powerful Presentations – Gain practical and proven strategies for planning, preparing and delivering powerful presentations. Learn and practice how to combat nervousness associated with public speaking and understand how to effectively construct the elements of a meaningful and purposeful presentation.
Date: September 14-15, 2021
Time: 6-9 p.m. EST
Course code: ESS 838
Instructor: Paul Lawton
Exploring Work-Life Harmony – While demands on our time and attention continue to grow, balance remains an essential part of our mental, emotional and physical well-being. Recognize what balance means to you personally and develop strategies and practices to regain and maintain balance throughout your life.
Date: September 15, 2021
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
Course code: ESS 816
Instructor: Lori Stephenson
Unconscious Bias: How We Make Decisions – Our behaviour is impacted by the assumptions that exist in our subconscious. These assumptions can influence how we communicate, lead, approach and resolve conflict. Gain an introduction to unconscious bias and learn strategies to challenge our assumptions, improve our policies and create an inclusive workplace.
Date: September 16, 2021
Time: 6-9 p.m. EST
Course Code: ESS 805
Instructor: Heather MacNeil
September 2021 Courses
Remote Work – Strategies for Efficiency – Discover strategies for developing structure, setting clear goals and implementing strong communication practices when working remotely.
- Date: September 20, 2021
- Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
- Course Code: ESS 905
- Instructor: Lori Stephenson
Effective Business Writing – Learn how to produce reader-friendly written communications that get attention and maintain positive relations within the workplace.
- Date: September 21-22, 2021
- Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
- Course Code: ESS 895
- Instructor: Lori Stephenson
Leadership Foundations – Gain practical tools and strategies to improve your leadership impact and inspire employees to greater performance.
- Date: September 28-29, 2021
- Time: 1-4 p.m. EST
- Course Code: ESS 811
- Instructor: Jennifer Hagen
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