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What are lightning courses? Lightning Courses are shorter than our full professional certifications and allow you to gain skills and knowledge without committing to the time or financial commitment of a full certification. These courses take from 1-3 hours to complete and are available for purchase individually. Upon completion of each course, you will receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge.
These courses are also part of our Resilient Strategies for the Workplace Professional Certification. You can either purchase each course individually, or in a bundle for the Certification.
While lightning courses do not offer the depth of information included in our full Professional Certifications, they do provide learners with an introduction to important topics. In addition, if you've never taken a course with us before, you may want to explore a lightning course to experience what our courses offer.
Click below to learn more about each Lightning Course:
Resilient Multidisciplinary Teams
In our interconnected, collaborative world, work across disciplines is essential for success. Set yourself and your team up for success by completing our 3-hour course on Resilient Multidisciplinary Teams. Professionals will learn the essential elements of a successful team and crack the code to managing diverse professionals for a cohesive, resilient team. . .Read More
Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace
Managing interactions among people in a multigenerational workforce may be challenging, but this 2-hour training can help promote cooperation and understanding in the workplace. Professionals will gain crucial strategies and knowledge to promote a cooperative, resilient, and productive workplace. Read More
Change Management for Resilient Professionals
Change is constant in the workplace; we must evolve and adapt continuously. This 2-hour course focuses on the human side of progress to guide individual adaptation to change. Your staff can thrive when they navigate barriers to change and embrace a resilient future. Read More
Introduction to Human Trafficking Prevention
Increase awareness and improve services and interventions by taking this 2-hour survey course. Professionals will gain introductory knowledge of human trafficking dynamics, including an overview of legal and research updates. This self-paced course includes common recruitment tactics, risk factors for victims, learning objectives, multimedia materials, myths and facts, and a trauma-aware approach to assisting survivors.
Introduction to Resilience
This course describes the different characteristics of resilience and the interacting factors that contribute to a person’s ability to cope with challenges. Professionals with learn about evidence-based skills for targeted stress management. A great introduction to the topics covered in more detail in our Professional Certification in the Trauma and Resilience Levels One and Two.Read More
Practical Strategies for Effective Communication
This program will equip you with vital communication skills to improve your interactions with clients, customers, and colleagues. The skills gained here will not only strengthen your relationships but also contribute to building a culture of support and mutual respect. Read More
Domestic Violence Dynamics for Professionals
Domestic violence continues to be a public health issue affecting individuals across demographics. In this 2-hour course, professionals will gain a working knowledge of domestic violence dynamics and learn best practices for trauma-informed, and meaningful client interaction.Read More
Supporting LGBTQ+ Colleagues in the Workplace
Every employee deserves to feel safe and respected at work. This 1-hour training offers essential strategies to support LGBTQ+ colleagues in the workplace.Read More