Professional development at no cost to McMaster staff and faculty
McMaster University Continuing Education has a wide range of convenient online Essentials courses with a focus on business, communication, innovation, leadership, productivity and team skills. These courses are provided at no cost to McMaster staff and faculty. They are a great way to explore new topics and take part in professional development, all while providing the opportunity to network!
Interested in registering? If it is your first time, submit this application form 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. Register now to secure your spot!
FEATURED COURSES
Exploring Work-Life Harmony (ESS 816)
Demands on our time and attention only seem to grow. This half-day course is designed to assist participants in recognizing what balance means to them personally, and engage them in developing strategies and practices to regain and maintain balance throughout their lives.
Date: April 20, 2021
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructors: Lori Stephenson
Strategic Planning Fundamentals (ESS 804)
Strategic planning helps us prepare for change, even in evolving circumstances. Managers working in complex environments cannot ‘go it alone.’ They need to tap into the wisdom of their people and engage them in strategy formulation and implementation. This hands-on interactive session will explore practical tools and processes for developing a ‘living and breathing’ strategic plan.
Date: April 21-22, 2021
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Lesley Calvin
APRIL 2021 ESSENTIALS COURSES
The Art of Active Listening (ESS 797)
Date: April 14, 2021
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructor: Lori Stephenson
This is an online course with one 3-hour session
How to Pick Up the Pieces – Leadership, Motivation and Gratitude in Action (ESS 906)
Date: April 19-20, 2021
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jennifer Hagen
This is an online course with two 1.5-hour sessions
Giving & Receiving Constructive Feedback (ESS 834)
Date: April 21-22, 2021
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructor: Laura Cole
This is an online course with two 3-hour sessions
Dealing with Difficult People (ESS 800)
Date: April 27, 2021
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructor: Laura Cole
This is an online course with one 3-hour session
Take courses individually or as part of one of our Essentials program streams to earn a Certificate of Completion.
Visit our website to view the full list of available courses and register today!
See more information on our Essentials policies. Learn more about Productivity Essentials, Business Essentials, Communication Essentials, Innovation Essentials, Team Essentials and Leadership Essentials
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