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Courses
Introduction to the Bio-economy
An introduction to the bio-economy in Canada, its various sectors and sub-sectors, sets the stage for the specific essential skills courses.
Communication Fundamentals
In this course, we will first explore what communication skills are essential to the bio-economy workplace and why they are important. Then, you will have an opportunity to assess your current practices and identify both your communication strengths and opportunities for improvement. The remainder of this course focuses on how you can strengthen your proficiency in these areas by reviewing a variety of communication skills and best practices and taking some time to apply the information you are learning today.
Key Elements
- COMMUNICATE with purpose and clarity
- LISTEN well to understand
- ADAPT to audience, context, communication modes, and tools
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Reading Fundamentals
Defines and puts into practice key terms such as skimming and scanning, identifies essential reading skills, and reviews important reading strategies.
- $75
- Approximate time: 2 hours
Writing Fundamentals
Reviews and puts into practice important writing skills such as preparation, plain writing, formatting, writing for the job, editing, and revising.
- $75
- Approximate time: 2 hours
Numeracy Fundamentals
Reviews metric numbering and conversions, using and converting fractions and percentages, simple equations, and calculating concentrations and dilutions.
- $75
- Approximate time: 2 hours
Document Use Fundamentals
Reviews and puts into practice common documents one might encounter frequently on the job such as lists, tables, entry forms, charts, graphs, and flowcharts.
- $75
- Approximate time: 2 hours
Collaboration Fundamentals
This course discusses the importance of collaboration in today’s bio-economy, examines your current strengths and opportunities for improvement, and hones those skills to help you become the ultimate teammate.
- $75
- Approximate time: 2 hours
Problem-Solving Fundamentals
This course explains why they’re important in the bio-economy, identifies your existing strengths and areas for improvement, and bolsters your proficiencies.
- $75
- Approximate time: 2 hours