This course covers basic skills including basic parts of an Excel window, formatting, alignment, indenting, merging cells; creating a simple spreadsheet with formulas, functions, format painter, absolute reference, freezing columns and rows, split windows, copy & paste, paste special, using multiple windows of the same file, printing options, creating charts and graphs, non-adjacent cells, and mail merges.

Excel Level 1 is a great introductory class for those who are starting their Excel journey or would like to know more. Participants should already know how to find a file given a path, have basic math skills, know how to use a mouse and keyboard. Objectives in Level 1 are formatting, inputting data, creating formulas and functions, format painter, absolute reference, viewing and printing options, comments/notes, creating a template and how to use an Excel database to create a mail merge using Word.

Build the Leadership Skills Needed to Lead Teams and Drive Success

Arkansas State University Newport’s Supervisor Apprenticeship is a 35-week, 140-hour program is designed for aspiring or new supervisors seeking foundational leadership and workplace management skills.

With 50% online and 50% in-person delivery, it offers flexibility while maintaining hands-on learning and engagement.

Tuition: $700 (2 payments available)

Total Hours: 140 (70 online / 70 in person)

In person hours are every Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm

Course Modules Include:

✔ Microsoft Applications (24 hrs) Gain proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams to improve daily productivity and team collaboration.

✔ Leadership Development I (12 hrs) Learn the foundational practices for effective leadership, responsibility, vision-setting, and empathic communication.

✔ Transitioning to Supervisor (12 hrs) Explore the essential mindset, skills, and responsibilities of becoming a confident and capable supervisor.

✔ Leadership Development II (7 hrs) Deepen leadership impact by building trust, setting strategic goals, and mentoring others to reach their potential.

✔ Time Management (7 hrs) Master planning, prioritization, and productivity strategies to maximize your time and energy.

✔ HR Essentials for Supervisors (12 hrs) Understand the core HR principles related to hiring, performance management, employee engagement, and workplace safety.

✔ Communication (12 hrs) Enhance your ability to exchange information clearly, professionally, and persuasively across your organization.

✔ Business Budgeting (24 hrs) Build your financial literacy, budgeting skills, and data-driven decision-making abilities.

✔ OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification (10 hrs) Learn the fundamentals of workplace safety and hazard prevention.

Designed For: New or prospective supervisors in any industry who want a well-rounded, practical leadership foundation.

To Register or to Learn More:

Email workforce@asun.edu or call (870) 680-8717

Participants will explore tools for communication, time management, data analysis and more, gaining practical skills for using AI to enhance productivity and decision-making.  This workshop is designed for beginners, no prior AI experience is required. Participants will have the opportunity to receive a certificate of completion for the workshop, recognizing their efforts and new AI skills

Summary

Escalating your personal or professional development begins withen visioning a brighter and more meaningful future. What do you want to achieve? What do you want to get better at? Individuals who create a personal vision, welcome new challenges and expand their comfort zones are destined for greater things. In addition, everyone benefits when relationships flourish. Taking an introspective look at your interpersonal skills to determine specific ways to work better with others is a first step to ensuring positive interactions. To develop effective business professionalism, this workshop is aimed at equipping individuals with the proper vision and interpersonal skills for success.

Context

Success occurs when a person intentionally defines who they want to be and what they want to achieve. Ambitious people have a clear picture of where they are going and a plan to get there. Part of being our best also involves how we relate with others. Building and nurturing interpersonal relationships often takes an intentional effort to connect with others and manage our interactions with them.

In this workshop, you learn best practices for building professional relationships. Not only will you learn ways to adjust your approach for dealing with others, you will set targets for implementing what you learn so that your relations benefit from incremental improvements and trust. The workshop lays the foundation for success by encouraging you to think big and providing tools and tips to get there.

This training will empower participants to:

• Identify opportunities to improve professional relationships.

• Understand and apply a cycle for growth and change.

• Develop a motivating and achievable vision.

• Adopt best practices for improving interactions with others.

• Create professional connections that can facilitate success.

Competency Categories:

Interpersonal Skills—Consistently builds strong, long-term relationships both inside and outside the organization.

Communication—Practices active listening supported with relevant oral and written information.

Vision—Future oriented. Applies imagination and wisdom to develop a picture of what could and what should be in terms of ultimate success.

Influence—Consistently directs situations andinspires mutual agreement and an all-win outcome.

External Awareness—Sees things from different points of view and recognizes the impact that actions have on others. Keeps up todate with issues and trends that affect areas of responsibility.

Contact - workforce@asun.edu or call (870) 680-8743 to register