17 Personal Development Preparatory Programs

The Miami Visiting Program is an academic program for visiting undergraduate students. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking program at a university or college in the United States or abroad.

This course provides tools that can help you successfully lead individuals, groups, and organizations. The material serves as a practical guide to managing workplace behavior - your own and that of your coworkers. The goal is to apply research-based knowledge to resolve practical dilemmas.

This 4-week programme is designed to inspire participants to become global citizens. It presents insights into South African history, politics, culture, social justice, and social entrepreneurship. The program connects the past to the present, discussing opportunities and challenges of transformation facing the country, the African continent, and the world today.

Once you get into the school of your dreams, how will you be sure you can succeed there? The level of organization and study skills necessary for college success are often very different than in high school. In Working Smarter, you will learn evidence-based, college-level strategies for time management, note-taking, studying, reading, writing, discussion, and oral presentations. This class is a great fit for High School who want to prepare for college and for college students who want to expand their set of strategies for successful learning in STEM, social science, and humanities courses.

When it comes to general interest training, there are various avenues you can explore depending on your interests and goals. Here are some popular areas of general interest training: Personal Development: This includes courses and workshops on topics like time management, goal setting, productivity, resilience, communication skills, and emotional intelligence. Health and Wellness: Explore training programs on fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, stress management, and holistic well-being.

This course is designed to help you develop a wide range of skills to help you become more independent in life and work. Throughout the year you will benefit from valuable work experience, and will learn how to apply for jobs/voluntary work in the career of your choice. Alongside this there will be plenty of time to learn new approaches to independent living such as personal and social development and life skills, as well as continuing to be involved in exciting practical learning in land-based subjects like horticulture and animal care.

Meeting and Connecting with Others, Developing Skills, Personal Management Skills, Interpersonal Management, Financial Management, This course is FREE and if you do not have a laptop, it's no worry! Northern Lakes College will lend you a laptop to complete this course. Take the course online from home.

In this Communication, Negotiation, and Conflict Management course, you will learn how to make a difference in dealing with conflict and negotiating good outcomes. You will gain the capability to solve situations where different values, needs, interests, and goals clash, which is important more than ever – both in your professional and personal life. You will also learn how to effectively mediate conflict, often with intercultural context, using proven and engaging methods and techniques.

Advanced Communication for Professionals is a one-year graduate certificate program for international students only, focusing on improving communication skills within a wide array of sectors. Graduates of this program will feel confident in workplace communication, writing and reports, and project development.

NZIOS are consented by NZ Qualifications Authority, to deliver and teach topics in Assessment Standards and Unit Standards which have credit values and where students can study a topic(s) and earn credits or additional ‘catch-up credits’; which assist them with their study plan for entry into Tertiary institutions such as University, Polytechnics or other specialist colleges and institutes in NZ. Alternatively, students may choose to study the topics in the assessment standards to further their knowledge in selected specialist subject areas of personal interest or to prepare them for a future vocation.

Do you like caring for animals or plants? Do you want to learn how to drive a tractor? Do you prefer to be outside and doing practical tasks? Would you like to have a go at all of these things? If the answer is yes then this course is perfect for you. We can help you develop practical, social and life skills - and gain a recognised qualification - all in the safe and friendly environment of Greys Loft the Centre for Foundation Studies which is based in the centre of the college campus.

Preparation course Improve your academic expectations, skills and readiness on our free online preparation course – ahead of starting your academic programme in January 2024. This online course is designed to give you advice, guidance and support, so that you are ready to begin your academic pathway program.

Develop the skills you need with a Certificate II in Skills for Vocational Pathways. Students studying this course will further develop foundational skills to prepare for vocational training pathways or entering the workforce. Students will learn to read, write, and respond to routine workplace information, use digital technologies for routine workplace tasks, and interact effectively with others at work.

This SEND course caters for 16-25 year olds with mild/moderate learningdifficulties, behavioural or social needs. These courses are also suitable forpeople with mental health concerns.Students gain skills and confidence through activities such as external daytrips, community volunteering and work experience. You will also haveopportunities to try vocational courses at the College in areas such ascatering, construction and music. Courses include literacy, numeracy and IT,as well as jobs search and employability skills.

This course will give you a deeper understanding of the basic ideas and concepts of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. We will also help you to understand your clients' problems and to develop more focused, collaborative working partnerships and create lasting, meaningful change.