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This course will assist beginner English language learners in improving their English. The learning materials in the course are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) level A1.

This course will assist beginner English language learners in improving their English. The learning materials in the course are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) level A2.

This Virtual Masterclass is the foundational course in our 3-course Project Management series. Designed for professionals at any level, Essentials provides the shared framework needed for the courses that follow by covering core topics, such as managing different personality types, applying effective estimating techniques, and setting clear, measurable project objectives. This course serves as both a valuable refresher on best practices and an introduction to new approaches. The course strengthens your ability to lead teams, deliver successful projects, and build habits that accelerate your career, while also supporting preparation for the Project Management Institute's PMP® or CAPM® Certification Exams. Students are encouraged to attend all three classes in sequence to gain the full benefit of the series.

The program promotes a step-by-step process that includes an integrated system of procedures designed to deal with pre-crisis situations. In order to achieve your Professional Crisis Management Association certification, you must pass the final exam with an 80% accuracy.

In this freight broker training you will learn the differences between a freight broker and a freight agent, their various duties and responsibilities, and the laws and legal requirements for both. You will also learn the steps of setting up carrier and shipper packets and contracts, marketing and advertising avenues, rate quotes, how to interact with shippers and carriers to keep lines of communication open, and valuable negotiation skills.

This course teaches learners about goal attainment scaling, the theory behind it, how it is used, how to write a goal attainment scale (GAS), and how to measure the quality of the GAS, the initial COMPASS consultation.

The GRE Test Prep Class from Ball State University will give you the confidence you need to maximize your performance on the GRE® General Test.

Gifted and Talented (GT) students often face demanding academic challenges that require significant determination and persistence, which can lead to stress. While these students typically receive support in overcoming difficult academic tasks, it is essential to equip them with effective coping strategies. One effective approach is fostering a growth mindset, which can help students navigate obstacles more effectively. This professional development course is designed to provide you with the tools and resources necessary to cultivate a growth mindset within your classroom. By the conclusion of this course, you will have developed a comprehensive Growth Mindset action plan and acquired a variety of resources to support your students in their journey toward personal and academic growth.

Home Health Aides provide assistance to elderly, disabled, ill, and mentally disabled persons who live in their own homes or in a residential care facility. Some Home Health Aides work with families in which a parent is incapacitated and small children need care. Others help discharged hospital patients who have relatively short-term needs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the Home Health Aide is projected to be the fastest growing occupation through 2024. Numerous job openings with excellent opportunities are expected. Job opportunities will be prevalent in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, home care, long-term care facilities, hospice and assisted living facilities. Home Health Aides can be in the form of paid employees who come into the home for a few hours a day or who live in the home full time or can be family members or friends of the resident.

This free course provides background information about Credit for Prior Learning in general and how it pertains to your academic career at Ball State.