Training Programs and Classes
The GPA Training Department coordinates and provides training on various work-related topics for all GPA employees. A quarterly training calendar, as well as informational flyers and e-mail communication will be sent to GPA employees about available classes. The Training Department also locates and schedules outside seminars and workshops for GPA employees to meet specific training needs. Below is a sampling of courses taught at GPA. To see the full schedule of classes, please refer to the Training Calendar or contact Carolyn Smalls, Manager of Learning & Development. GPA’s Training Center is located in the Raes Hall Office Building.
Franklin Covey – Focus: Achieving Your Highest Priorities
(Lotus Notes Edition)
This course teaches the FranklinCovey method of managing yourself and your priorities within the time we have. You will learn how to identify – and focus - on the tasks and priorities that matter most so that you can deliver maximum results every day.
This program will also teach you how to use Lotus Notes for your daily planning. A FranklinCovey Planner will be provided to participants who desire to use this planning method.
Life Is A Series of Presentations
The course is based on the book by Tony Jeary, Life Is A Series of Presentations, and is designed for anyone who wants to communicate more confidently and persuasively. In this course, “presentations” are defined as any opportunity to inspire, inform, and influence others. Opportunities include e-mail, voice-mail, telephone conversations, one-on-one interactions, presentations to small groups, and formal presentations with large groups. Through a video explanation and demonstration, as well as a variety of discussions, exercises, and practices, you will learn to apply a communications model to follow whenever you want to inspire, inform, or influence others.
Sexual Harassment Training
Let’s Get Honest is a mandatory sexual harassment course for all GPA employees that teaches employees how to avoid inappropriate behavior at work and provides practical tools to help employees filter their behavior before they act or speak. If you or any of your employees have not yet taken this course, please contact Carolyn Smalls for enrollment.
What’s My Communication Style?
This course designed to help participants understand their primary style of communicating with others and how to adapt their styles to be more effective communicators.
What’s My Leadership Style?
This course isnot designed to promote one “correct” leadership style. Instead, the goal is to help participants identify their leadership style, learn how to capitalize on the strengths and overcome the trouble spots of their styles, and learn how to interact effectively with other styles.
Computer Training Classes Available Through PST
Training classes in various computer application skills are provided by GPA for its employees through Premier Systems & Training (PST) located on Abercorn Street. Classes available include Access, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Windows XP Intro, and Word. Classes are offered each month and are generally one-day classes from 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
For a schedule and full description of all classes, please see the Training Calendar or visit www.pstrain.com.
Training Library
GPA has a Training Library that is available to all employees. The Training Library is located in the Annex 1 Building, and is open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Over 200 books and tapes are available for check-out for a four-week period. A catalog of books and tapes is available in the Training Library or may be sent to you upon request. Books cover a wide range of topics including Business & Personal Ethics, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Leadership & Management, Personal & Self-Development, Time Management, Wellness, and many other topics.