Skip Navigation

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Extended Education & Outreach

Distance Learning Anytime, Anywhere

Professional Development

Staff development is an important part of the EE&O Strategic Plan and will provide the opportunity for each EE&O employee to improve their ability to perform their job responsibilities. Here is a list of professional development ideas and resources to consider.

Workshops
Communication Skills/Customer Service
Skill Path Seminars
Titles include: "How to Negotiate with Vendors and Suppliers," "The Conference on Customer Service," "Handling Difficult and Demanding Customers: A Communication Course" and others. Online training available.
National Seminars Group
Titles include: "Communicating with Tact & Finesse," "Strengthening Your People Skills in the Workplace," "Dr. Kimberly Ventus-Darks on Communicating with Confidence" and others.
Fred Pryor Seminars
Titles include: "Dealing with Difficult People," "Conflict Management and Confrontational Skills," "How to Become a Great Communicator," "The Art of Communicating with Tact and Skill" and others. Online training available.
 
Computer Skills
Fred Pryor Seminars
Titles include: "Mastering Microsoft Excel," "Microsoft Access - A 2-Day Hands-On Workshop," "Microsoft Office" and others. Online training available.
Advanced Troubleshooting, Maintaining & Upgrading PCs
Getting the Most From Microsoft Excel
Grammar/Writing
Business Writing and Grammar Skills
Human Resources/Accounting
Financial Statement Analysis
Certified Human Resources Specialist
The Complete Course on Payroll Management
IInformation Systems
Mastering Internet & Lan Security
Management/Supervision
The Strategic Management Course
Management Skills for First-Time Supervisors
Dealing Effectively with Unacceptable Employee Behavior
Training the Trainer
Creative Leadership Camp 2005
Leadership Development and Teambuilding
Marketing/Design
Success Strategies for Internet & E-Mail Marketing
Advanced Photoshop
Success Strategies for Internet & E-Mail Marketing
Professional Development
Managing Emotions Under Pressure
The Conference for Women
The Nebraska Administrative Assistants Conference
Safety
The Lincoln Conference on Emergency Response Planning for Your Business
Time Management/Project Management
Essential Time Management & Organization Skills

Other Resources Notes
Events
CASE - Council for Advancement and Support of Education Enter "events" in the CASE Code box for a list of workshops in a variety of disciplines.
Books
CASE - Council for Advancement and Support of Education Enter "books" in the CASE Code box to order books online.