Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Classes
All live in-person classes are cancelled until further notice. On-demand and live online classes are available.
Developing Leaders
In the midst of COVID-19, going remote is no longer a choice but has become a critical tool within these new norms. It doesn’t mean that you have to throw effectiveness and collaboration to the wind. If running a virtual meeting feels like one big question mark, don’t sweat it.
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Complete the Course Here!
ALCO Leadership Series
One’s classification or title doesn’t make them a leader. People without anyone “under” them in the organization chart can exhibit exemplary leadership skills without having “supervisor” or “manager” in their title. Leadership is about influence, and the pathway to leadership is about knowing yourself and cultivating a growth mindset. This series is specifically for aspiring and emerging leaders interested in preparing their toolkit for a future in leadership and those who understand that leadership exists at all levels in an organization. Over this course, you will learn and develop your leadership abilities from where you are currently by expanding your knowledge base and your motivation to lead.
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Recommended for any employee interested in leading from where they are and improving their leadership skills, as well as those who aspire to move into a supervisor role. Participants will receive a program certificate upon successful completion of the series.
Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks, 10:00-11:30 am
September 22, 24, 29, October 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29
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This comprehensive series trains on the essential skills and competencies of effective supervision and leadership. The series will teach you how to successfully navigate organizational dynamics, inspire and promote engagement among your employees, strategically plan, effectively communicate and build relationships, and establish a cohesive, productive team that can work through challenges and conflicts. The key competencies covered include strategic thinking, political and business acumen, organizational planning, communication and relationships, coaching, and accountability.
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Recommended for Supervisors and Team/Project-Leads. Participants will receive a program certificate upon successful completion of the series.
Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks, 10:00-11:30 am
November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 and 17
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ALCO Leadership Programs
Formerly titled ‘Key Legal Issues for Supervisors: Absenteeism, Disability and Labor’
This workshop provides attendees with an overview of three key areas. It addresses protected leave and managing attendance, the disability interactive process and the key mechanics of the meet and confer process and the supervisor’s role in management rights. This is an excellent workshop for first time managers or as a refresher to seasoned managers.
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This workshop provides attendees with an overview of three key areas. It addresses protected leave and managing attendance, the disability interactive process and the key mechanics of the meet and confer process and the supervisor’s role in management rights. This is an excellent workshop for first time managers or as a refresher to seasoned managers.
9:00am – 12:00pm | County: $25 | Public/ Non Profit: N/A
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For Alameda County Managers & Supervisors Only
There have been significant changes in disability related employment law over the past several years. Specifically, more types of employee absences are protected by the recently amended Family Medical Leave Act, more employees are covered. Understanding and managing these laws and leaves is critical. This interactive workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Federal and State Disability laws and leave provisions, and related County policies and procedures. It will also provide you with a wealth of information on resources and how to manage a variety of disability leaves and provisions, including Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Maternity & Child Bonding Leave, and much more.
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There have been significant changes in disability related employment law over the past several years. Specifically, more types of employee absences are protected by the recently amended Family Medical Leave Act, more employees are covered. Understanding and managing these laws and leaves is critical. This interactive workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Federal and State Disability laws and leave provisions, and related County policies and procedures. It will also provide you with a wealth of information on resources and how to manage a variety of disability leaves and provisions, including Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Maternity & Child Bonding Leave, and much more.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | County: No Fee | Public/ Non Profit: N/A
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For Alameda County Managers & Supervisors Only
This class will offer an overview of the Civil Service System, how it works and how to navigate through it. This knowledge is critical to the hiring, re-classification, promotion, and related processes. Learn how to do it right the first time.
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This class will offer an overview of the Civil Service System, how it works and how to navigate through it. This knowledge is critical to the hiring, re-classification, promotion, and related processes. Learn how to do it right the first time.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | County: No Fee | Public/ Non Profit: N/A
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For Alameda County Managers & Supervisors Only
Managing an employees’ performance is a critical task for supervisors. Ideally, regularly scheduled performance evaluations serve to formalize ongoing contacts, restate expectations and document employee performance over time. A consistent system of documenting and communicating performance issues facilitates a successful foundation for discipline if and when it becomes necessary. This workshop provides information and tools to improve supervisors’ effectiveness in documenting each of the performance management components.
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Managing an employees’ performance is a critical task for supervisors. Ideally, regularly scheduled performance evaluations serve to formalize ongoing contacts, restate expectations and document employee performance over time. A consistent system of documenting and communicating performance issues facilitates a successful foundation for discipline if and when it becomes necessary. This workshop provides information and tools to improve supervisors’ effectiveness in documenting each of the performance management components.
8:30 pm – 4:30 pm | County: No Fee | Public/ Non Profit: N/A
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This workshop takes the supervisor and manager through each step of performance management from objectively evaluating performance using effective communication techniques, documenting performance issues and, if necessary, imposing discipline.
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9:00am – 12:00pm | County: $25 | Public/ Non Profit: N/A
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Interpersonal problems are a fact of life. Wherever you interact with people, it is likely that you will have problems from time to time. Our natural instinct may be to avoid these conversations for as long as possible, but when you are a supervisor or manager, that is not always possible or advisable. This workshop takes the participant through the steps of successful conversations be it: personality conflicts between co-workers, body odor or emotional outbursts into successful conversations.
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1:00pm – 4:00pm | County: $25 | Public/ Non Profit: N/A
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The Unique Intersection of the Head & the Heart
Emotions are everywhere and, especially the office. It has become important for us to understand how to harness emotions to cultivate productivity and effective workplace relationships. Deficiencies in civility (i.e. courteousness or being considerate) continue to be an issue in the US with the vast majority – some 93% identifying it as a problem in society. The workplace may be ground zero for civility to progress.
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Emotions are everywhere and, especially the office. It has become important for us to understand how to harness emotions to cultivate productivity and effective workplace relationships. Deficiencies in civility (i.e. courteousness or being considerate) continue to be an issue in the US with the vast majority – some 93% identifying it as a problem in society. The workplace may be ground zero for civility to progress.
9:00am – 12:30pm | County: $25 | Public/ Non Profit: $60
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For Alameda County Managers & Supervisors Only
There have been significant changes in disability related employment law over the past several years. Specifically, more types of employee absences are protected by the recently amended Family Medical Leave Act, more employees are covered. Understanding and managing these laws and leaves is critical. This interactive workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Federal and State Disability laws and leave provisions, and related County policies and procedures. It will also provide you with a wealth of information on resources and how to manage a variety of disability leaves and provisions, including Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Maternity & Child Bonding Leave, and much more.
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There have been significant changes in disability related employment law over the past several years. Specifically, more types of employee absences are protected by the recently amended Family Medical Leave Act, more employees are covered. Understanding and managing these laws and leaves is critical. This interactive workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Federal and State Disability laws and leave provisions, and related County policies and procedures. It will also provide you with a wealth of information on resources and how to manage a variety of disability leaves and provisions, including Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Maternity & Child Bonding Leave, and much more.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | County: No Fee | Public/ Non Profit: N/A
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Developing Individuals
In this two-part E-Learning series, we will discuss HOW to heighten your commitment to your work, peers, and mission from one’s individual scope. I-Engage will explore the importance of maintaining a growth mindset to enable the delivery of excellence by discovering the best version of yourself. It is through the WHY that one discovers their personal meaning and purpose in what they do. These sessions will help you to explore what engagement looks and feels like, then introduce strategies to position yourself for greater success.
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Complete the Course Here!
Part One of this micro-learning, will introduce you to the role of a coach and identify the benefits of peer coaching. Part Two of this micro-learning, will introduce you to the COACH model, a framework to use during your coaching session. You will also learn skills and tips for effectively implementing a coaching partnership at work.
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Complete the Course Here!
The Training & Education Center is pleased to offer Staying Buoyant & Proactive, a three-part series from Senior Trainer & Consultant, Ruth Kim.
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In these sessions, Ruth provides helpful guidance on:Understanding Change, Staying Buoyant & Being Proactive During Times of Significant Change.
The current global impact of COVID-19 is establishing new norms in our professional and personal lives, which can cause stress and feelings of defeat. We are facing new challenges of epic proportions, yet here are daily tools to practice for improved self-care and empowerment.
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Did you know that people who use their strengths daily are six times more likely to be engaged, satisfied, and productive on the job and less likely to experience stress or anxiety? In this half-day class, you will use the StrengthsFinder assessment to discover your natural talents and special interests. Through reflection, discussions, and group activities, you will begin to understand how to articulate and apply your unique value in a way that is deeper than the stereotypical phrases we often use to describe ourselves.
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9:00 am – 11:00 am | County: $25 | Public/ Non Profit: $60
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Conflict seems inevitable, especially in the workplace. No matter how well we normally get along with the people we work with, occasionally conflicts will occur. What are the sources of conflict and how do we respond to conflict? Is conflict ever constructive? This workshop will examine the nature of conflict, the different ways people handle conflict, and methods to cope with conflict.
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1:00pm – 4:30pm | 25th Anniversary Special: $25 For All!
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Did you know that people who use their strengths daily are six times more likely to be engaged, satisfied, and productive on the job and less likely to experience stress or anxiety? In this half-day class, you will use the StrengthsFinder assessment to discover your natural talents and special interests. Through reflection, discussions, and group activities, you will begin to understand how to articulate and apply your unique value in a way that is deeper than the stereotypical phrases we often use to describe ourselves.
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1:00 pm – 4:30 pm | County: $25 | Public/ Non Profit: $60
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Media and Software
If you need to go beyond Basic Formulas, this is the class for you. Master Excel Intermediate/Advanced Formulas such as SUMIF, Concatenate, Text to Columns, Nested If Statements, Iserror, Index, Vlookup, Match, and much more.
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm | County: $120 | Public/ Non Profit: $140
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This class starts you on your way to data manipulation using Excel. Learn to Create, Save, Edit, Modify, Format and Print worksheets. Perform calculations using Excel Functions. Explore Managing workbooks and much more.
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm | County: $200 | Public/ Non Profit: $240
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