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Get the skills and knowledge you need

We've put together this collection of professional development programs and seminars that we hope will help you during these uncertain times.

Our career offerings are available online through alternative delivery methods, unless otherwise stated.

Professional leading a meetingPsychologically Safe Workplaces

This course will help the learner to identify and understand the elements of a psychologically safe workplace and its link to overall performance for the organization. Learners will review mental harms and risks, and how their leadership can positively or negatively impact the employee experience.

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Three smiley faces showing emotionsBecoming a Psychologically Safe Leader

In order to become a psychologically safe leader, one must also ensure that they are attending to their own psychological safety. Learners will complete a number of assessments, geared to understanding strengths and opportunity areas in the arena of intrapersonal skills and behaviours that rely on those skills.

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Hands typing at a computerManaging Remote Employees

Companies are embracing the idea of employing remote workers who can provide a diverse range of skills and viewpoints without being bound by location. This course explores the benefits and drawbacks of remote work and provides managers with tips for helping their remote workers stay connected and motivated.

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Lock symbol above a keyboardCertificate in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity, also known as Information Security, is the protection of data and personally identifiable information from malicious attacks, theft, and destruction. Failures of cybersecurity policies, both in large corporations and governmental agencies, have earned significant visibility and negative publicity in recent months and years

Learn more about Cybersecurity Certificate

Individual relaxing in front of a windowMental Fitness Practice

Mental health concerns are on the upswing in Canada. A recent study done by Benefits Canada magazine found that 58% of respondents reported feeling job-related stress on a daily basis. This course is an opportunity for you to develop the foundational knowledge and insights required to create your own personal mental fitness plan.

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A green plant growing out of a crack in pavementPathway to Coping

Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions during uncertain times. Now, more than ever, it is important to take care of your mental health. Pathway to Coping is a structured, developmental program that will show you how to develop skills and techniques to cope better with stress and improve your ability to solve problems and to make healthy and effective decisions.

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Professionals in a meeting wearing masksCertificate in Psychologically Safe Leadership

The Certificate in Psychologically Safe Leadership (CPSL) is a self-paced, online program designed to empower new and developing managers to support the mental fitness of employees, reduce mental harms, and promote mental health in the workplace.

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Workers standing together and talkingSix Sigma & Lean

We've partnered with MindEdge Inc. to offer you Six Sigma training and certification for the three major levels of Six Sigma: yellow belt, green belt, and black belt. Our courses break down the complexities of Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma so that you can master the concepts easily, and earn your certification on the first try.

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Woman at a laptop doing social mediaSocial Media for Business Certificate

Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients.  For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing..

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Phone: 506 453-4646 (Toll Free: 1 866 599-4646)
Email: extend@unb.ca