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Professional Development
Online Training Options
The following links can be used to access online training opportunities.
Lynda.com: "Whether you’re into digital photography, web design and development, motion graphics, or just need to brush up on Excel, you can learn all the software skills you need to gain a competitive edge with our online tutorials" -- Lynda.com, Software training online-tutorials...
Adobe Training: "Whether you want to improve your skills, projects or resume, Adobe training and certification programs and resources can help you achieve your goals. Our courses feature hands-on tasks and real-world scenarios—in just a matter of days, you'll be more productive and embracing new technology standards. Our online resources and events enable you to focus on learning just what you want on your timeframe." -- Adobe Training & Certification
Microsoft Office: Microsoft offers many online training options for the various applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Use the links below to find training in a specific application.
Microsoft Training
Access
Excel
Outlook
PowerPoint
Visio
Word
Professional Organizations
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals: "Whether you're an administrative assistant, executive secretary, executive assistant, legal assistant, office manager, or administrative professional, consider us to be your "home at the office."" -- theaeap.com
American Society of Administrative Professionals: The American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) provides tools for administrative staff to succeed in the workplace. This free membership service was designed from suggestions by other administrative professionals. Members include: Administrative Assistants, Administrative Coordinators, Assistants to Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, C-level Executives, Executive Assistants, Executive Secretaries, Meeting Coordinators, Office Managers, Office Support Functions, Sales Assistants, Secretaries, Staff Assistants
SafeSchools Training Programs
In addition to the mandatory safety training programs we all must take, the Safety Training website has some additional trainings available in the areas of Human Resources (Conflict Management, FERPA, etc), Emergency Operations, Social and Behavioral, and others.
University Classes
Want to take a class but you aren't looking to earn credit? Many well-know university programs can be accessed here for free.
