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SUMMARY:First Aid/CPR Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to save lives by enrolling in our comprehensive two-day course focused on first aid\, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED for adults\, children\, and infants. This course is perfect for professionals or anyone who wants to improve their knowledge for personal reasons.  \n\n\n\nDate:              October 16 & 17\, 2025Time:             9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost:              $350.00Instructor:    Blyth and BatheLocation:       Thebacha Campus\, Fort Smith
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/first-aid-cpr-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251017T080000
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SUMMARY:Course Withdrawal 50% of Course
DESCRIPTION:No refund\, no academic penalty
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/course-withdrawal-50-of-course/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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SUMMARY:Minute Taking (MGMT 0010) - Online
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for people who are responsible for taking minutes in meetings. You will learn how to co-ordinate meetings\, take minutes in formal and informal meetings\, edit the minutes without altering content\, and how to present\, distribute and maintain the minutes most effectively. Topics include agenda preparation\, minute taking styles & formats for different types of meetings\, some basics on Rules of Order and motions\, what to keep in\, what to leave out\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nYour Role\n\nMeeting Preparation\n\n\n\nWorking with the Chair\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\nDistribution\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Preparation\n\nAgenda Preparation\n\n\n\nNotifying & Confirming Attendance\n\n\n\nPreparing the Room\n\n\n\n\n\nWorking with the Chair\n\nImproved Communication\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Objectives\n\n\n\nFollow-up and Approval\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\nMinute Formats (narrative\, action\, resolution)\n\n\n\nLevel of formality\n\n\n\nEnhancing your listening skills\n\n\n\nRules of Order\n\n\n\nWhat to keep\, what to leave out\n\n\n\nUsing a template\n\n\n\nStaying “on track”\n\n\n\nIdentifying decisions and action plans\n\n\n\nEditing and Proofreading\n\n\n\nApprovals and Sign-offs\n\n\n\n\n\nDistribution\n\nWho gets a copy?\n\n\n\nStoring the original\n\n\n\nPreparing for next meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. to 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/minute-taking-mgmt-0010-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251103T160000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Excel CMPT 0012 - Online
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session will introduce you to the capabilities of the MS Excel program. Learn the basics of what you can do with the powerful electronic spreadsheet program including: \n\n\n\n\nPurpose of spreadsheets\n\n\n\nMoving around the screen\n\n\n\nUsing the ‘Ribbon’\n\n\n\nEntering data\n\n\n\nCreating basic formulas\n\n\n\nSelecting cells\n\n\n\nWorking with workbooks\n\n\n\nViewing & printing\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 3\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/intro-to-excel-cmpt-0012-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251106T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T190108Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Up\, Speak Out - Online
DESCRIPTION:Surveys indicate that many people list public speaking as their greatest fear – while fear of death is listed farther down the list! If you are someone who would rather die than speak up in public\, this one-day course is for you. In addition to learning what it takes to be effective in any public speaking situation – whether making a formal presentation or just offering an opinion in a meeting\, you will gain valuable experience in facing your fear and moving through it. \n\n\n\nDate:November 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$350.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/speak-up-speak-out-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251110T080000
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SUMMARY:Fall Break
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URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/fall-break/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251110T130000
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SUMMARY:Formulas & Functions CMPT 0013 - Online
DESCRIPTION:In this three-hour session\, learn how to set up formulas and functions to get the Excel program to do the math for you. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nCreating and editing formulas\n\n\n\nMathematical operators\n\n\n\nCommon functions\n\n\n\nConditional functions\n\n\n\nAbsolute & relative cell references\n\n\n\nProtecting your workbook\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formulas-functions-cmpt-0013-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Learning Centres,Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251111T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T154659Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/remembrance-day/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161216Z
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SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/registration-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Winter Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T160000
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SUMMARY:MANAGING CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN PROJECTS – MGMT 0701
DESCRIPTION:Improve the way your project team accomplishes tasks\, and enhance their interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Identify operating stereotypes and other obstacles to communication. Learn different cultures’ approaches to work\, relationships\, time\, and exchange of information and how this affects attitudes and performance on the job. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\ncreating and maintaining an environment that enables all participants to naturally reach their fullpotential in pursuit of organizational objectives.\n\n\n\nclarifying roles and communication procedures for tolerance and flexibility\n\n\n\nbuilding on shared values\, goals and similarities.\n\n\n\ndeveloping shared visions and agreeing on processes to accomplish it in an atmosphere of respect andtrust.
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/managing-cultural-diversity-in-projects-mgmt-0701/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T130000
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SUMMARY:Formatting the Worksheet CMPT 0014 - Online
DESCRIPTION:Make your Excel workbooks look professional and readable by learning how to properly format all the aspects of your spreadsheet. In this three-hour session\, you will learn how to work with: \n\n\n\n\nFormatting dates & numbers\n\n\n\nCell alignment\n\n\n\nFonts & sizes\n\n\n\nBorders\n\n\n\nColours and patterns\n\n\n\nFormat painter\n\n\n\nThemes & Styles\n\n\n\nConditional formatting\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 17\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formatting-the-worksheet-cmpt-0014-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251118T090000
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SUMMARY:STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT COMMUNICATION – MGMT 0702
DESCRIPTION:Stakeholder Management is one of the most critical factors of project success. This course provides the project manager with an understanding of stakeholder management processes using proven tools and techniques for managing the stakeholders during the various phases of a project. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nLearn the obstacles to project communication\n\n\n\nIdentify and Assess project stakeholders using proven tools and techniques;\n\n\n\nDevelop communications strategies for achieving buy-in and cooperation from stakeholders\n\n\n\nExplore different types of communication methods\n\n\n\nPrepare a communications plan and put it into action
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/stakeholder-management-and-project-communication-mgmt-0702/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250331T145707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T145710Z
UID:10000711-1763542800-1763568000@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:ALIGNING AND DEVELOPING YOUR PROJECT TEAM – MGMT 0703
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nBuild high-performance project teams through effective leadership and team communication\n\n\n\nUse power\, politics and influence to motivate your team\n\n\n\nResolve conflicts using proven techniques\n\n\n\nImplement effective and creative problem-solving and brainstorming processes\n\n\n\nSelect the right team members and balance resources between projects\n\n\n\nLearn proven negotiation techniques\n\n\n\nExplore the stages of team development\n\n\n\nWork effectively with people with different personalities
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/aligning-and-developing-your-project-team-mgmt-0703/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250331T145828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T145832Z
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SUMMARY:MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS – MGMT 0704
DESCRIPTION:Balance the conflicting resource and priority demands of multiple cross-functional projects\, while maintaining the strategic values of your organization \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nManage resources through project prioritization\n\n\n\nEvaluate and select projects based on strategic importance to the organization\n\n\n\nLearn to apply a filter mechanism to assess all projects prior to making a “go-no go” decision\n\n\n\nDefine success criteria for each project
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/managing-multiple-projects-mgmt-0704/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250714T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T191143Z
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SUMMARY:Charts & Tables CMPT 0015 - Online
DESCRIPTION:In the Excel program\, you can convert your data from a spreadsheet into a table and/or chart. Learn how you can turn dry financial and statistical information into a vibrant visual display that will have a powerful impact on your audience! \n\n\n\n\nCharts vs. Tables\n\n\n\nCreating a chart\n\n\n\nChanging chart types\n\n\n\nChanging chart layout and location\n\n\n\nUsing sparklines\n\n\n\nCreating a table\n\n\n\nCreating a Pivot Table\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 24\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/charts-tables-cmpt-0015-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250602T161141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161143Z
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SUMMARY:Last Day to Accept Applications
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/last-day-to-accept-applications-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Winter Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20251128T175920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T175922Z
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SUMMARY:Robert’s Rules of Order - Online
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever played a team sport where only a few of the players knew the rules? The same types of challenges can occur in your meetings if your group does not understand how to properly “play the game”. In this one-day online session\, you will learn the basics of Robert’s Rules of Order\, the foremost manual on parliamentary procedures that is used by most organizations with boards of directors. By following these rules and other tips included in this session\, you can ensure your meetings will be fair\, efficient\, democratic and orderly. \n\n\n\n\nWhat are Roberts Rules of Order?o History of the booko What are the principles behind these rules?\n\n\n\nMotionso What is a motion?o Types of motions and their purposeso Presenting a motiono Seconding a motiono Debating a motiono Amending a motiono Withdrawing a motiono Voting on a motion\n\n\n\nRequesting Points of Somethingo What is a ‘Point’?o Types of points and their purposes\n\n\n\nTips for chairpersons of a meetingo Know and teach your group the rules of ordero Set meeting times and dates that worko Notify and confirm attendanceo Prepare and distribute an agenda in advanceo Request reports in advanceo Start & finish on timeo Stick to the agendao Assign time limits for reports/debateso Ensure action items are clear and assignedo Do an Action Item Review each meetingo Dealing with “hot topics”o Make every decision unanimous\n\n\n\n\nDate: April 23\, 2026Time: 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $350.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/roberts-rules-of-order-online-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20251021T193432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T194002Z
UID:10000768-1764594000-1764604800@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Excel Extras - Online
DESCRIPTION:You know the basics of the Excel program. Now learn about what else you can do to make working with this program even easier and more effective in this 3-hour session. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nWorking with graphics\n\n\n\nInserting a screenshot\n\n\n\nSorting & Filtering\n\n\n\nUsing hyperlinks\n\n\n\nUsing comments\n\n\n\nDrop-down lists\n\n\n\nGrouping & Subtotals\n\n\n\nQuick Analysis\n\n\n\n\nDate: December 1\, 2025Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $175.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/excel-extras-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20251020T151610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T151613Z
UID:10000760-1764838800-1764864000@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Minute Taking - Online
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for people who are responsible for taking minutes in meetings. You will learn how to co-ordinate meetings\, take minutes in formal and informal meetings\, edit the minutes without altering content\, and how to present\, distribute and maintain the minutes most effectively. Topics include agenda preparation\, minute taking styles & formats for different types of meetings\, some basics on Rules of Order and motions\, what to keep in\, what to leave out\, and more. \n\n\n\nA. Your Role \n\n\n\n\nMeeting Preparation\n\n\n\nWorking with the Chair\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\nDistribution\n\n\n\n\nB. Meeting Preparation \n\n\n\n\nAgenda Preparation\n\n\n\nNotifying & Confirming Attendance\n\n\n\nPreparing the Room\n\n\n\n\nC. Working with the Chair \n\n\n\n\nImproved Communication\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Objectives\n\n\n\nFollow-up and Approval\n\n\n\n\nD. Recording \n\n\n\n\nMinute Formats (narrative\, action\, resolution)\n\n\n\nLevel of formality\n\n\n\nEnhancing your listening skills\n\n\n\nRules of Order\n\n\n\nWhat to keep\, what to leave out\n\n\n\nUsing a template\n\n\n\nStaying “on track”\n\n\n\nIdentifying decisions and action plans\n\n\n\nEditing and Proofreading\n\n\n\nApprovals and Sign-offs\n\n\n\n\nE. Distribution \n\n\n\n\nWho gets a copy?\n\n\n\nStoring the original\n\n\n\nPreparing for next meeting\n\n\n\n\nDate: December 4\, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineTuition: $350.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/minute-taking-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250331T145946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T150233Z
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SUMMARY:PROJECT MONITORING AND CONTROL – MGMT 0705
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nEstablish a baseline from which to measure results\n\n\n\nDevelop contingencies for “unknowns” which may affect your project\n\n\n\nControl the project scope and take measures to avoid “scope creep”\n\n\n\nImplement a simple change management process\n\n\n\nApply techniques for shortening project duration\n\n\n\nTrack cost\, schedule and quality data\n\n\n\nReport project progress and status\n\n\n\nApply strategies for getting back on track when a project goes “off the rails”
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/project-monitoring-and-control-mgmt-0705/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250714T201744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T191754Z
UID:10000757-1765184400-1765382400@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL OFFICER TRAINING PART ONE – INTRO TO ACCOUNTING (ACCT 0011) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This three-day course looks at the theory and the steps involved in preparing books for a business or organization in the NWT. Using an accounting simulation consisting of actual source documents from a fictitious business\, students will enter one month of financial transactions for a small company using the five-journal system. This course will show students who use a computerized software program what is actually happening behind the entry screens on their computer and will give them a better overall understanding of the accounting process.  \n\n\n\nPlease note: This class includes intensive\, hands-on work that will require your full attention. It is strongly suggested that if you are participating in these online sessions\, you take the class in an environment where you can focus solely on the class. You will need a calculator or adding machine for this session. \n\n\n\nCourse objectivesAfter completing this course\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nBetter understand the accounting process used in the 5 Journal manual accounting system\n\n\n\nBe familiar with the steps involved in the annual accounting cycle\n\n\n\nUnderstand the five account categories used in accounting\n\n\n\nUnderstand Debits & Credits\n\n\n\n\nDatesDecember 8 – 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-one-intro-to-accounting-acct-0011-online-multi-day/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250331T150126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T150130Z
UID:10000714-1765270800-1765296000@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:MANAGING AND ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS\, JOINTS VENTURES AND PARTNERSHIPS – MGMT 0706
DESCRIPTION:Running a successful project is more than just aligning your project team to project goals. It also requires a clear and conscious focus on aligning corollary team participants\, contractors and subcontractors through contract management and administration. In this course\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nDrafting RFP’s and bid documents\n\n\n\nAnalyzing and evaluating responses\n\n\n\nFundamentals of contracting\n\n\n\nIdentifying key deliverables and objectives\n\n\n\nEstablishing quality and delivery criteria\n\n\n\nMonitoring budgets and delivery\n\n\n\nManaging without micromanaging or “giving away the store”\n\n\n\nClosing out agreements\n\n\n\nDismissing contracts
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/managing-and-administering-contracts-joints-ventures-and-partnerships-mgmt-0706/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250331T150458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T150502Z
UID:10000715-1765357200-1765382400@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:QUALITY METRICS FOR PROJECTS – MGMT 0708
DESCRIPTION:Meeting cost and time constraints within a project often compromises quality. This course explores how to maintain your quality standards through a balanced approach to quality time and cost. The focus is on developing and applying a quality framework that works for your own projects. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nDefining quality\n\n\n\nThe quality approach\n\n\n\nPrioritizing key quality metrics\n\n\n\nThe quality management plan – establishing metrics\n\n\n\nApplying practical tools and techniques\n\n\n\nApplying industry-standard techniques\n\n\n\nApplying quality control tools and techniques\n\n\n\nCompiling and documenting lessons learned\n\n\n\nSharing best practices
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/quality-metrics-for-projects-mgmt-0708/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250331T150617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T150620Z
UID:10000716-1765443600-1765468800@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:EFFECTIVE PREPARATION AND START-UP OF PROJECTS – MGMT 0709
DESCRIPTION:Effective initiation processes are key to launching effective projects. This course explores specific tips and strategies you can implement during the preparation and start up phases. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nan overview of approaches\, methods\, and instruments for the initiation.\n\n\n\nselecting methods and instruments that fit your project\n\n\n\nactively involving others in the analysis and planning of the project\n\n\n\nthe role of a project facilitator\n\n\n\nthe effect of different leadership styles and training tools and tricks.\n\n\n\nCreating\, editing and updating a project handbook.\n\n\n\nhow projects should be launched\, by applying adjusted versions of workshops\, facilitation\, handbooks\,and other guidelines used by others (best practices)\n\n\n\nimplementing the course ideas into your own organization/project
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/effective-preparation-and-start-up-of-projects-mgmt-0709/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250331T150741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T150808Z
UID:10000717-1765530000-1765555200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:PMP CERTIFICATION PREPARATION – MGMT 0710
DESCRIPTION:Individuals may be certified by the Project Management Institute (an internationally recognized body of project management professionals)\, a comprehensive program that certifies individuals knowledge in the field of project management. If you would like to find out more information\, please visit www.pmi.org. \n\n\n\nThis course provides an intensive review of the subject matter tested on the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. You will improve your test-taking skills by completing Sample Exam questions and by discussing the rationale behind both correct and incorrect answers. This course will help you identify personal strengths and weaknesses in each of the PMBOK knowledge areas and develop a personal strategy for passing the exam. \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, at this time\, Aurora College\, Yellowknife Campus does not offer the PMP exam.
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/pmp-certification-preparation-mgmt-0710/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250714T201909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T191222Z
UID:10000758-1765789200-1765900800@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training Part Two – Reading and Understanding Financial Statements - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:Many bookkeepers spend a lot of time recording financial transactions that are used to create financial statements each month. It is not unusual for bookkeepers\, along with business owners and managers\, to lack a full understanding of the valuable information included in these statements. This workshop goes through the sections of basic financial statements including balance sheets\, income statements and supporting documents to give you a thorough understanding of the information they contain. You will learn how to use common ratios used by lenders and investors to determine the health of a business or organization\, as well as ways to thoroughly analyze the information contained in the statements. \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives \n\n\n\n\nTo learn how the double entry accounting system works\n\n\n\nTo develop an understanding of the principles of accounting used in financial statements\n\n\n\nTo learn what information is included in a balance sheet\n\n\n\nTo learn what information is included in an income statement\n\n\n\nTo learn how to analyze the information in financial statements\n\n\n\nTo learn how to read a statement of cash flows\n\n\n\n\nDatesDecember 15 – 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-two-reading-and-understanding-financial-statements-online-multi-day-4/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250602T153752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T153754Z
UID:10000721-1766044800-1766077200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Term Ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/fall-term-ends-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250602T161008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161010Z
UID:10000733-1767600000-1767632400@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Term Starts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/winter-term-starts/
CATEGORIES:Academic Winter Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250602T161242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161244Z
UID:10000737-1768550400-1768582800@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Registration Ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/registration-ends-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Winter Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20260116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235354
CREATED:20250602T161330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161346Z
UID:10000738-1768550400-1768582800@www.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Add/Drop Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Also the last day for tuition to be paid or for a student to be setup with a payment plan through Finance
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/add-drop-deadline-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Winter Term
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