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A leader in learning and development since 1985, National Seminars Training / SkillPath Seminars provides professionals worldwide with strategic and innovative training solutions

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our revenue funds scholarships for students at Graceland University. We have a long history of partnering with programs that develop individuals’ leadership and innovation skills, and our mission aligns with companies that share a goal to invest in mentoring and scholarship opportunities for students and young professionals.

Click a Category To See a List Of Seminars and Training Classes Offered by National Seminars formerly Padgett-Thompson Seminars  or view all training courses by title

•  ACCOUNTING
  • Essentials of Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
  • How to Legally Collect Accounts Receivable
  • The Accounts Payable Workshop For Those New to Accounts Payable
  • The Controller's Workshop
  • The Sales and Use Tax Seminar
•  COMMUNICATIONS
  • Communicating With Tact, Professionalism, and Diplomacy
  • How to Be an Outstanding Communicator
  • The Basics of Writing Policies and Procedures
•  GENERAL MANAGEMENT
  • Assertiveness Skills for Managers and Supervisors
  • Conducting Employee Performance Evaluations
  • How to Deal With Unacceptable Employee Behavior
  • How to Motivate, Manage and Lead a Team
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills for Managers
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness for Leaders
•  HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
  • Essentials for Personnel & HR Assistants
  • Human Resources For Professionals Who’ve Recently Assumed HR Responsibilities
  • Interviewing People
  • The Complete Course on Interviewing People
  • The Essentials of Human Resources
•  LAW
  • Human Resources and the Law - an HR Law Update
•  MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
  • Facilities Management: Proven Strategies and Emerging Trends
  • How to Organize, Regulate and Tighten Inventory Control in the Warehouse
  • The Basics of Facilities Management
•  ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • How to Get More Organized
•  PURCHASING PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS
  • Bargaining With Vendors and Suppliers
  • The Buyer’s Workshop For Those New to purchasing
•  SALES CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • The Basics of Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Service
•  SECURITY SAFETY
  • Safety & Security Measures for Front-Desk Personnel

Company Policies  (class times, cancellations etc.)

What are the times for seminars and conferences?
Check-in for all programs begin at 8:30a.m. All full day seminars and conferences begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00p.m.

Is lunch provided?
Lunch is on your own and is generally between 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. We often select seminar locations that have eating establishments within the facility or nearby.

What should I wear?
Casual business wear is appropriate and a light jacket or sweater is recommended-some meeting rooms tend to be cool.

How far in advance do I need to register for a seminar or conference?
You may register by phone up to the day before the seminar.

I am interested in receiving continuing education credits. Is this available?
National Seminars Training offers Continuing Education Credits based on program length and completion in accordance with the National Task Force for Continuing Education guidelines for attendance at our seminars. Our courses may also qualify for other continuing education credits based on the content and specific credit hours awarded for each topic. Be sure to save your Certificate of Attendance and course outline—and contact your professional licensing board or organization to verify specific requirements.