Aurora College

Course Withdrawal 50% of Course
2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Inuvik)
No refund, no academic penalty

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS – MGMT 0700 - In Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-03-02 09:00 - 2026-03-04 16:00
This workshop will examine project management from conceptualization through to completion. You will learn:• setting up an effective plan• applying project-planning steps• developing the project plan and implementing it• managing work in progress, monitoring controls, and reporting status.

Date: March 2 – 4, 2026Cost: $1,000.00

Intro to Excel - Online
2026-03-19 09:00 - 12:00
This 3-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:

Purpose of spreadsheets

Moving around the screen

Using the ‘Ribbon’

Entering data

Creating basic formulas

Selecting cells

Working with workbooks

Viewing & printing

Date: March 19, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – NoonCost: $175.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

Formulas & Functions - Online
2026-03-26 09:00 - 12:00
In this 3-hour session, learn how to set up formulas and functions to get the Excel program to do the math for you. Topics include:

Creating and editing formulas

Mathematical operators

Common functions

Conditional functions

Absolute & relative cell references

Protecting your workbook

Date: March 26, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – NoonCost: $175.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

Formatting the Worksheet - Online
2026-04-02 09:00 - 12:00
Make your Excel workbooks look professional and readable by learning how to properly format all the aspects of your spreadsheet. In this 3-hour session, you will learn how to work with:

Formatting dates & numbers

Cell alignment

Fonts & sizes

Borders

Colours and patterns

Format painter

Themes & Styles

Conditional formatting

Date: April 2, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – NoonCost: $175.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

Good Friday
2026-04-03 08:00 - 17:00

Easter Monday
2026-04-06 08:00 - 17:00

Charts & Tables - Online
2026-04-09 13:00 - 16:00
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!

Charts vs. Tables

Creating a chart

Changing chart types

Changing chart layout and location

Using sparklines

Creating a table

Creating a Pivot Table

Date: April 9, 2026Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $175.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

Excel Extras - Online
2026-04-16 09:00 - 12:00
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:

Working with graphics

Inserting a screenshot

Sorting & Filtering

Using hyperlinks

Using comments

Drop-down lists

Grouping & Subtotals

Quick Analysis

Date: April 16, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – NoonCost: $175.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

MANAGING CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN PROJECTS – MGMT 0701- Aurora Campus Inuvik - In-Person
2026-04-20 09:00 - 16:00
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.

Topics include:

• creating and maintaining an environment that enables all participants to naturally reach their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

• clarifying roles and communication procedures for tolerance and flexibility

• building on shared values, goals and similarities.

• developing shared visions and agreeing on processes to accomplish it in an atmosphere of respect and trust.

Date: Monday, April 20, 2026

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT COMMUNICATION – MGMT 0702 - Aurora Campus Inuvik - In-Person
2026-04-21 09:00 - 16:00
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.In this course, you will learn to:

• Prepare a communications plan and put it into action• Learn the obstacles to project communication

• Identify and Assess project stakeholders using proven tools and techniques;

• Develop communications strategies for achieving buy-in and cooperation from stakeholders

Explore different types of communication methods

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026Cost: $400.00

ALIGNING AND DEVELOPING YOUR PROJECT TEAM – MGMT 0703 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-04-22 09:00 - 16:00
In this course, you will learn to:

• Build high-performance project teams through effective leadership and team communication

• Use power, politics and influence to motivate your team

• Resolve conflicts using proven techniques

• Implement effective and creative problem-solving and brainstorming processes

• Select the right team members and balance resources between projects

• Learn proven negotiation techniques

• Explore the stages of team development• Work effectively with people with different personalities

Robert's Rules of Order - Online
2026-04-23 09:00 - 16:00
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.

What are Roberts Rules of Order?o History of the booko What are the principles behind these rules?

Motionso 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

Requesting Points of Somethingo What is a ‘Point’?o Types of points and their purposes

Tips 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

Date: April 23, 2026Time: 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $350.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS – MGMT 0704 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-04-23 09:00 - 16:00
Balance the conflicting resource and priority demands of multiple cross-functional projects, while maintaining the strategic values of your organizationIn this course, you will learn to:

• Define success criteria for each project• Manage resources through project prioritization

• Evaluate and select projects based on strategic importance to the organization

• Learn to apply a filter mechanism to assess all projects prior to making a “go-no go” decision

Winter Term Ends
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00

Add/Drop Deadline
2026-05-08 08:00 - 17:00
Also the last day for tuition to be paid or for a student to setup with a payment plan through Finance.

PROJECT MONITORING AND CONTROL – MGMT 0705 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-05-11 09:00 - 16:00
In this course, you will learn to:

• Establish a baseline from which to measure results

• Develop contingencies for “unknowns” which may affect your project

• Control the project scope and take measures to avoid “scope creep”

• Implement a simple change management process

• Apply techniques for shortening project duration

• Track cost, schedule and quality data

• Report project progress and status

• Apply strategies for getting back on track when a project goes “off the rails”

MANAGING AND ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS, JOINTS VENTURES AND PARTNERSHIPS – MGMT 0706 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-05-12 09:00 - 16:00
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:

Drafting RFP’s and bid documents

Analyzing and evaluating responses

Fundamentals of contracting

Identifying key deliverables and objectives

Establishing quality and delivery criteria

Monitoring budgets and delivery

Managing without micromanaging or “giving away the store”

Closing out agreements

Dismissing contracts

QUALITY METRICS FOR PROJECTS – MGMT 0708 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-05-13 08:00 - 16:00
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.In this course, you will learn:

• Defining quality

• The quality approach

• Prioritizing key quality metrics

• The quality management plan – establishing metrics

• Applying practical tools and techniques

• Applying industry-standard techniques

• Applying quality control tools and techniques

• Compiling and documenting lessons learned

• Sharing best practices

Writing Effective Proposals - Online
2026-05-13 09:00 - 2026-05-14 16:00
This 2-day course is designed to teach students how to write an effective proposal, whether to obtain work for a business or funding for an organization. The steps involved are covered from obtaining the needed information to prepare the proposal right to the layout of the final document. Through a combination of lecture and hands on work, students will work through the development and preparation of an actual proposal.

Date: May 13 & 14, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00. p.m.Cost: $600.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

EFFECTIVE PREPARATION AND START-UP OF PROJECTS – MGMT 0709 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-05-14 09:00 - 16:00
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.In this course, you will learn:

• an overview of approaches, methods, and instruments for the initiation.

• selecting methods and instruments that fit your project

• actively involving others in the analysis and planning of the project

• the role of a project facilitator

• the effect of different leadership styles and training tools and tricks.

• Creating, editing and updating a project handbook.

• how projects should be launched, by applying adjusted versions of workshops, facilitation, handbooks, and other guidelines used by others (best practices)

• implementing the course ideas into your own organization/project

PMP CERTIFICATION PREPARATION – MGMT 0710 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-05-15 09:00 - 16:00
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.

This 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 apersonal strategy for passing the exam.Unfortunately, at this time, Aurora College, Yellowknife Campus does not offer the PMP exam.

Course Withdrawal 1/3 of Course
2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00
50% refund to student and no academic penalty.

BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL OFFICER TRAINING PART ONE – INTRO TO ACCOUNTING - Online
2026-05-25 09:00 - 2026-05-27 16:00
This class is designed to enhance the knowledge of people presently employed in a bookkeeping or finance position or interested in pursuing a career in a bookkeeping position.

This 3-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. Please 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 on-line 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.

Course objectivesAfter completing this course, you will be able to:Better understand the accounting process used in the 5 Journal manual accounting systemBe familiar with the steps involved in the annual accounting cycleUnderstand the five account categories used in accountingUnderstand Debits & Credits

Dates: May 25 – 27, 2026Times: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineInstructor: Heather LyonCost: $750.00

Course Withdrawal 50% of Course
2026-05-29 08:00 - 17:00
Spring Term. No refund, no academic penalty.

BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL OFFICER TRAINING PART TWO – READING AND UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Online
2026-06-01 09:00 - 2026-06-02 16:00
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.

Course Objectives:To learn how the double entry accounting system worksTo develop an understanding of the principles of accounting used in financial statementsTo learn what information is included in a balance sheetTo learn what information is included in an income statementTo learn how to analyze the information in financial statementsTo learn how to read a statement of cash flows

Date: June 1 & 2, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineCost: $600.00

BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL OFFICER TRAINING – PART THREE - COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING - Online
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-25 16:00
This is Part 3 of the Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training Program. You do not have to have taken part 1 as long as you have some basic knowledge and experience with bookkeeping. This 5-day session uses an accounting simulation package to teach you more about the various aspects of bookkeeping while learning how to enter financial transactions using the QuickBooks Desktop software program. Topics include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Banking & Cash Accounts, and GST.

Dates: June 23 – 25 & June 29 & 30, 2026Times: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineInstructor: Heather LyonCost: $1,000.00
