Sign up for FREE online courses this October!
Did you know that McMaster University employees can take McMaster Continuing Education’s Essentials courses for free? Enhance your professional knowledge and skills with our concentrated online workshops in areas of business, leadership, productivity, teamwork, communication and innovation.
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
As organizations, along with their products and services become more complex, there is a greater need for the discipline of project management. Based on the Project Management Institutes (PMIs) standards and guidelines, this course is an excellent introduction to the art and science of project management.
Date: October 14-15, 21-22
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
Course code: ESS 836
Instructor: Bruce Garrod
During times of growth and change, coaching and mentoring employees are among the most valuable activities in which a leader can engage. This session will provide leaders with the skills needed to use coaching to leverage the organizations investment in people.
Date: October 13-14, 20-21
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
Course code: ESS 902
Instructor: Lori Stephenson
How to Pick Up the Pieces – Leadership, Motivation and Gratitude in Action
The world has come to a stand-still with COVID-19 and created uncertainty that we must all learn to grow from. How do we do this? This course guides participants to re-centre themselves and define how they will show up to lead others, how to hit the mark on what truly motivates people, and how to better understand the power of gratitude to inspire continuous improvement and growth.
Date: October 15
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
Course Code: ESS 906
Instructor: Jennifer Hagen
Managing in a Unionized Environment
This informative and practical course is designed for supervisors and front line leaders across diverse industries who are responsible for leading and managing teams within unionized settings. Participants will acquire an understanding of the legal framework within which unions operate including labour relations and collective agreements.
Date: October 21-22
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
Course code: ESS 903
Instructor: Laura Cole
October 2021 Courses
Effective Prioritization to Improve Decision Making, Manage Workload and Improve Well-being
Explore strategic practices that help leaders better prioritize their time to improve the quality of decision-making, manage workload to reduce stress and improve the morale of their teams.
Date: October 26, 2021
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. EST
Course Code: ESS 907
Instructor: Jennifer Hagen
Unconscious Bias: Moving from Bystander to Advocate
Gain an understanding of unconscious biases and learn how to advocate for moving towards an inclusive society with equal opportunities for all.
Date: October 28, 2021
Time: 6-9 p.m. EST
Course Code: ESS 908
Instructor: Heather MacNeil
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