SkillPath Seminars is the nation’s largest management training and publications organization. SkillPath Seminars develops and presents a wide variety of one and two-day public seminars on business management, personal growth and development and technical skill topics under the SkillPath and CompuMaster names throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The division also publishes and markets business and personal growth 'how to' books, audio programs, video training and computer based learning products. We were founded in 1989 and have quickly become the leader in the seminar industry. Our co-founders are Jerry Brown and Denise Dudley, Ph.D. Our current president is Robb Garr. Robb has been with SkillPath since 1990.

Our team of training faculty and corporate staff is the most experienced group of training professionals providing public seminars and workshops today. We train thousands of career-directed, achievement oriented professionals each month. Our faculty members are carefully selected from a variety of backgrounds, including business, industry, psychology and education. The participants attending our seminars are from organizations of all sizes and types, including government, business, health care, education and the military. In addition, we have many participants who are attending on their own to enhance their personal knowledge.

SkillPath Seminars and CompuMaster are registered trademarks of The Graceland College Center for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning, Inc.

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•  ACCOUNTING
  • Accounts Payable Cost Savings Made Easy Audio Conference
  • Accounts Receivable Tips and Techniques Audio Conference
  • Cost Accounting Essentials Webinar
  • Creating And Implementing Effective Internal Controls
  • Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
  • Implementing Effective Internal Controls Audio Conference
  • Payroll Law Update
  • The Collections Law Audio Conference
  • The Controllers Workshop
  • The Controllers Workshop Audio Conference
  • The In’s and Out’s of Payroll Management Audio Conference
  • The Payroll Law Update Webinar
  • Understanding Sales and Use Tax Audio Conference
•  ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS
  • Managing the Front Desk - Securely and Effectively
  • Managing the Front Desk Audio Conference
  • Secrets of Becoming an Indispensable Assistant Webinar
  • Secrets to Supporting Multiple Bosses Audio Conference
  • The Administrative Assistants Conference
  • The Indispensable Assistant
•  BUSINESS
  • Entrepreneurial Thinking Audio Conference
•  COMMUNICATIONS
  • Active Listening Techniques for Effective Communication Audio Conference
  • Building Collaboration Skills in the Workplace Webinar
  • Business Writing and Grammar Skills Made Easy and Fun!
  • Business Writing Basics for Professionals
  • Business Writing Tips Webinar
  • Clear and Concise E-mail and Business Writing
  • Clear and Confident Communication Skills Audio Conference
  • Communicating With Tact, Diplomacy and Professionalism
  • Copywriting for Today’s Diverse Markets Webinar
  • Crucial Business Communication Skills Audio Conference
  • Designing Brochures, Newsletters, Reports and More Webinar
  • E-Mail in The Workplace Webinar
  • Essential Communication and Writing Skills for Supervisors and Managers
  • How to Become a Better Communicator
  • How to Design Attention-Grabbing Brochures, Catalogs, Ads, Newsletters and Reports
  • How to Write Effective Policies and Procedures
  • How to Write Great Sales Copy Webinar
  • How to Write Outstanding Web Copy Webinar
  • Making Your Business Writing Mistake-Free Webinar
  • Proofreading Skills and Strategies Webinar
  • The Business Writing Tips Webinar
  • The Complete Guide to Poised and Powerful Public Speaking
  • The Confident Public Speaking Audio Conference
  • The Copywriters Conference
•  Compliance
  • The FLSA Compliance Update Audio Conference
•  COMPUTERS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • How to Install, Configure, Administer and Troubleshoot Linux®
  • Installing, Administering and Optimizing Exchange Server
  • Mastering Microsoft Access Reports Webinar
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Tips Webinar
  • Project Management for IT Professionals
  • The Essentials of Crystal Reports®
•  COMPUTERS PC HARDWARE TRAINING
  • Advanced Troubleshooting, Maintaining and Upgrading PCs
  • How to Troubleshoot & Administer PCs Without Ever Leaving Your Desk Webinar
•  COMPUTERS SOFTWARE TRAINING
  • Advanced Microsoft© Excel© Techniques
  • Advanced Microsoft® Project Tools
  • Advanced Photoshop® Clinic
  • Advanced Photoshop® Techniques
  • Building Access Tables Webinar
  • Creating Forms in Microsoft® Access® Webinar
  • Creating Special Effects With PowerPoint® Webinar
  • Discovering the Secrets of Microsoft© Access©
  • Excel Data Analysis: Functions and Formulas Webinar
  • Excel Designing Forms & Formatting Webinar
  • Getting the Look You Want With Microsoft Word Webinar
  • Getting the Most from Microsoft© Excel©
  • How to Build Powerful PowerPoint® Presentations
  • Mastering Adobe® Photoshop®
  • Mastering Microsoft Outlook Webinar
  • Mastering Microsoft® Excel® PivotTables® Webinar
  • Mastering Microsoft® Office Sharepoint® Server 2007
  • Mastering Microsoft® Project
  • Maximizing the Power of Excel® With Macros and Modules Webinar
  • Micorosft Excel® Charts and Graphs Webinar
  • Microsoft Access Queries Webinar
  • Microsoft Project: Reports and Views Webinar
  • Microsoft Word: Advanced Document Design Webinar
  • Photoshop® Power User Secrets Webinar
  • PowerPoint® Design Techniques Webinar
  • The Conference for Adobe© Creative Suite© Users
  • The Conference for Adobe© Photoshop© Users
  • Tracking and Managing Your Projects With Microsoft® Project Webinar
  • Unlocking the Secrets of Adobe Acrobat Webinar
  • Using Excel Features Inside PowerPoint to Create Dynamic Presentations Webinar
•  EDUCATION TRAINING
  • Effective Intervention Strategies for Chronically Disruptive Students
  • Motivating and Challenging the Unmotivated Learner
•  EMPLOYMENT LAW
  • FMLA Compliance Update
  • Fundamentals of Personnel Law for Managers and Supervisors
  • Manage the Challenges of Workers' Compensation
  • Termination: Employer Rights and Responsibilities Audio Conference
  • The Conference on State and Federal Personnel Laws
  • The Secrets to Rewarding and Motivating Employees Audio Conference
  • Worker's Compensation Fundamentals Audio Conference
•  EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
  • Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making Seminar
•  FINANCE INVESTING
  • Budgeting Skills for Professionals
  • Finance 101 For Non-Financial Managers Webinar
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • How to Read Financial Statements Webinar
  • Understand and Manage a Budget Webinar
•  GENERAL MANAGEMENT
  • Advanced Managerial Tactics for Handling Problem Team Members Audio Conference
  • Assertive Communication Skills for Women
  • Assertiveness Skills for Women Audio Conference
  • Becoming an Indispensable Office Manager Audio Conference
  • Business Ethics: Making the Right Decisions Audio Conference
  • Business Etiquette – Professional Polish that Shows Audio Conference
  • Coaching and Teambuilding Skills for Managers and Supervisors
  • Conflict Management Skills for Women
  • Conflict Management Strategies That Work Audio Conference
  • Controlling Chaos and Thriving Under Pressure
  • Creating a Customer-Focused Organization Webinar
  • Creative Leadership and Managing an Innovative Team
  • Crucial Leadership Skills for Women Audio Conference
  • Dealing Effectively with Unacceptable Employee Behavior
  • Dealing with Difficult Situations Audio Conference
  • Dealing With Underperforming Employees Audio Conference
  • Defeating Negativity in Workplace Audio Conference
  • Detox Your Workplace
  • Developing Trust in the Workplace Audio Conference
  • Effective Performance Management
  • Effective Performance Reviews Audio Conference
  • Embracing Change Audio Conference
  • Encouraging Employee Accountability Audio Conference
  • Excelling as a Highly Effective Team Leader
  • Excelling as a Manager or Supervisor
  • Generational Management Audio Conference
  • Giving Effective Feedback Audio Conference
  • Great Teambuilding Activities Audio Conference
  • How to Deal With Difficult People Audio Conf
  • How to Excel at Managing and Supervising People
  • How to Handle Emotionally-charged Situations in the Workplace
  • Improving Morale Webinar
  • Indispensable Everyday Management Skills Webinar
  • Leadership and Management Skills for Women
  • Leading a Multicultural, Multigenerational Workforce Audio Conference
  • Making Teamwork Happen Audio Conference
  • Management & Leadership Skills for the First-time Supervisor or Manager
  • Managing and Eliminating Unacceptable Behavior
  • Managing and Motivating Today's Remote Employees
  • Managing Change Audio Conference
  • Managing Employee Absenteeism Audio Conference
  • Mastering the Art of Coaching and Teambuilding Audio Conference
  • Mastering Time Audio Conference
  • Meetings that Work Audio Conference
  • Motivating for Maximum Performance Audio Conference
  • NEW! The Supervisor's Role as Trainer and Coach
  • Preparing for Leadership Audio Conference
  • Problem Solving Skills Audio Conference
  • Project Management for the Accidental Project Manager
  • Self-Directed Work Teams Audio Conference
  • Strategies for Outstanding Executive Leadership Workshop
  • Stress Recovery Tools & Techniques Audio Conf
  • Success Secrets of Today's Most Effective Leaders Audio Conference
  • The Complete Manager's Course
  • The Conference for Women
  • The Conference on Leadership Development and Teambuilding
  • The Creative Leadership Audio Conference
  • The Doing More with Less Audio Conference
  • The Essentials of Credibility, Composure and Confidence Audio Conference
  • The Five-Day PMP Exam Prep Course Seminar
  • The Improving Employee Accountability Seminar
  • The Keys to Delegating Effectively Audio Conference
  • The Leadership & Mgmt. Skills for Women Seminar
  • The Managers and Supervisors Conference
  • The Master Course for Today's Managers
  • The Secrets to Managing Off-Site Employees Audio Conference
  • The Winning Teamwork Strategies Audio Conference
  • Time Management Power Tips Audio Conference
  • Top Tips for Getting Past the Gatekeeper Audio Conference
•  HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
  • A Guide To Human Resources For Professionals New To HR
  • Balancing Human Resources and the Law
  • Dealing with Personality Clashes at Work
  • Designing an Effective Employee Incentive Program Webinar
  • Employee Onboarding
  • HR Professionals Update Webinar
  • HR Records Retention Audio Conference
  • Interviewing Techniques to Avoid Bad Hires Webinar
  • Lawful Interviewing and Hiring Audio Conference
  • Leveraging LinkedIn for Recruiting Webinar
  • Maintaining a Harassment-Free Workplace Audio Conference
  • Navigating Accommodation & the ADA Audio Conference
  • Navigating the Affordable Care Act Webinar
  • Personnel Law Update Audio Conference
  • Records Retention, Retrieval and Destruction: Implementing an Effective System for Your Company
  • Successful HR Management
  • Taking Control of Tough Performance and Attitude Problems Audio Conference
  • Telephone Skills for Front Desk Professionals Audio Conference
  • Termination Practices That Stand Up to Legal Scrutiny Audio Conference
  • The Basics of HR Law Audio Conference
  • The Building Cooperation and Trust With Your Employees Audio Conference
  • The Effective Employee Orientation Audio Conference
  • The Effective Performance Management Audio Conference
  • The New HR Professionals Audio Conference
  • The Personnel/HR Assistants Essentials for Success Audio Conference
  • The Workshop for Personnel/HR Assistants
  • Total Rewards
•  INTERNET
  • Mastering Internet and LAN Security
  • The Hands-On Web Site Development Workshop
  • The Secret to a Great Web Site Using Dreamweaver Webinar
  • The Secrets of Search Engine Optimization and Marketing
  • Understanding and Using Web Analytics Webinar
  • Using Google Docs™ Webinar
•  MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
  • Best Practices for Managing Inventories and Cycle Counts
  • Inventory and Cycle Count Secrets Webinar
  • Real-Life Facilities Management Audio Conference
•  MARKETING
  • Essentials of E-Mail Marketing Webinar
  • Making Your Internet & E-mail Marketing Strategies Pay Off
•  ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Single-Tasking Webinar
  • Sparking Innovation and Creativity
•  PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Building and Maintaining a Professional Image Webinar
  • Dealing With Personality Clashes in the Workplace Audio Conference
  • Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
  • Developing Your Emotional Intelligence Audio Conference
  • Finding Balance in Your Workday Audio Conference
  • How to Influence People Audio Conference
  • Increasing Your Personal Productivity Webinar
  • Managing Emotions and Thriving Under Pressure
  • Mastering Art of Goal Setting Audio Conf
  • Negativity and You Audio Conference
  • Planning Your Professional Future Audio Conf
  • Staying Positive and Optimistic Even When Bad Things Happen Audio Conference
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Strategic Thinking Audio Conference
  • Stress Management for Women Audio Conference
  • The Essentials of Credibility, Composure and Confidence
  • Time Management Secrets Using Microsoft® Outlook Webinar
•  PLANNING
  • Effective Web-based Meetings Webinar
  • The Secrets of Event Planning Audio Conference
•  PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • Crystal Reports Webinar
  • Fundamentals of Successful Project Management
  • Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines
•  PURCHASING PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS
  • How to Negotiate With Vendors and Suppliers
  • Sharpen Your Negotiating Skills—Tips to Use With Your Long-term Vendors and Suppliers Audio Conf
•  SALES
  • Closing the Sale Audio Conference
  • Negotiating with Customers Webinar
•  SALES CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Becoming a Customer Service Superstar Audio Conference
  • Building Relationships with Customers Audio Conference
  • Customer Complaint Resolution Audio Conference
  • Customer Service Through the Customer's Eyes
  • Mastering Total Customer Service Audio Conference
  • The Conference on Customer Service
  • The Secrets to Achieving Customer Loyalty and Repeat Business Audio Conference
•  SECURITY SAFETY
  • An OSHA Compliance Update
  • Essentials of Disaster Planning Audio Conference
  • OSHA 30-hour Outreach Training Compliance Course
  • The Conference on OSHA Compliance
  • The Essentials of OSHA Compliance Audio Conference
•  SOCIAL MEDIA
  • Guide to Facebook Marketing Seminar
  • Social Media Marketing Secrets Webinar
  • The Essentials of Facebook Marketing Webinar
  • The In's and Out's of Social Media for Business Webinar
  • The Leveraging Google to Improve Marketing Webinar
  • The Social Media Marketing Conference

Company Policies  (class times, cancellations etc.)

Tuition is tax deductible. All expenses of Continuing Education (including registration fees, travel, meals and lodging) taken to maintain and improve professional skills are tax deductible according to Treasury Regulation 1.162-5 Coughlin vs. Commissioner, 203 F2d 307.

Cancellations received up to five business days before the workshop are refundable minus a registration service charge, ($10.00 for one-day classes and $25.00 for two-day classes.) which you may apply toward a future workshop. After that, cancellations are subject to the entire workshop fee, which you may also apply toward a future workshop. Please note that if you don’t cancel and don’t attend, you are still responsible for payment. Substitutions may be made at any time.

Continuing Education Credit: SkillPath 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 (save your brochure and/or your Certificate of Attendance). Please contact your professional licensing board or organization to verify specific requirements.

SkillPath is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org. Previous work experience and/or background knowledge should be obtained before attending this seminar.

Standard class times are 9 AM to 4 PM with check-in the first day from 8:15 to 8:45 AM. There are morning and afternoon breaks with an hour off for lunch on your own. Dress is business casual.

A group rate is allowed for each seminar. All attendees must be registered at the same time to receive the discount. See individual event for discount details.

Audio Conferences and Webinars: 

You will receive an e-mail with further instructions within 24 hours after registration.  It will include the 800 number to call to access the session and a private PIN number to use when you call. Call at least 10 minutes before the conference start time, provide your PIN number, get connected and you’re ready to go. Even if you’ve never participated in a conference call before, you’ll be able to set this up easily.