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SUMMARY:Effective Time Management: Tools and Techniques for Success
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development \nWednesday\, August 5\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, August 5\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorMelani Winter\nSeats28 seats21 available\n\n\n\nThis comprehensive 3-hour Time Management Course is designed to equip participants with essential skills and techniques to effectively manage their time. Participants will learn how to prioritize tasks\, set goals\, and utilize various tools to enhance their productivity. The course will provide practical strategies to overcome procrastination and distractions and offer insights into creating a balanced work-life routine. \n \nWho Should Attend \nAll employees who are interested in being more efficient in managing their time.  \n \nLearning Objectives \nAt the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nGain awareness of time management strengths and weaknesses\nDevelop strategies to mitigate productivity blockers\nSet realistic and achievable goals\nLearn and implement prioritization techniques\nExplore and utilize various time management tools\, techniques and tips\nImprove efficiency\, reduce procrastination and create a balanced routine\n\n \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/effective-time-management-tools-and-techniques-for-success-august-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:2026 Employment + Labor Law Update (Charlotte)
DESCRIPTION:HR & Compliance \nAugust 6 – August 7\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeAugust 6 – August 7\, 20268:00 AM ET start\nPrice$449Member · Non-member: $549\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats600 seats509 available\nCredits10.25 HRCI · 10.25 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nYou're invited to attend the 2026 Employment and Labor Law Update\, presented by Catapult and Ogletree Deakins. Join us in person in Charlotte\, NC or Raleigh\, NC as we connect HR professionals and business leaders to the legal updates crucial to running a compliant organization. \n \nWho Should Attend \nThis two-day conference is designed to empower human resource professionals\, corporate counsel\, supervisors and managers\, and business owners. This unique offering is a cost-effective opportunity to get specific\, practical advice from Ogletree's experienced employment lawyers and Catapult HR experts. \n \nWhere \nIn-person attendees will experience 2026 ELLU from the Harris Conference Center in Charlotte\, NC or McKimmon Conference Center in Raleigh\, NC. \n \nRegister now to reserve your in-person!  \n \nFor questions\, contact the events team at meeting@letscatapult.org \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/2026-employment-labor-law-update-charlotte/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:HR & Compliance
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SUMMARY:MS Excel Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nThursday\, August 6\, 2026 · Virtual Live · Sold Out \n\nView Details \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeThursday\, August 6\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCarolyn Oakes\nSeatsSold Out\n\n\n\nThis course will familiarize learners with Excel\, helping them to create\, enter\, and edit text\, values\, and formulas\, save workbooks\, and move and copy data and formulas. They will work with ranges (contiguous versus non-contiguous)\, rows\, and columns. Participants will also learn to use simple functions and easily apply formatting techniques to worksheet data. They will review workbooks for spelling errors\, modify page setup\, and learn how to print professional-looking worksheets.   \n \nPrerequisites: The course requires that you are familiar with using personal computers and have used a mouse and keyboard; basic typing skills are recommended. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer. \n \nContents: \n\nSpreadsheet terminology\nThe Excel environment\nNavigating a worksheet\nEntering and editing text and values\nEntering and editing formulas\nSaving and updating workbooks\nMoving\, copying\, and viewing data and formulas\nAbsolute references\nInserting and deleting ranges\, rows\, and columns\nAutoSum and other common functions\nText formatting\nRow and column formatting\nNumber formatting\nAdditional formatting options\nPreparing to print\nPage Setup options\nPrinting worksheets\n\nNote: This course will be taught using the windows operating system environment \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nView Details\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/ms-excel-level-1-august-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:MS Excel Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nThursday\, August 6\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte · Almost full — only 1 seat left \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeThursday\, August 6\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCarolyn Oakes\nSeats5 seats1 available\n\n\n\nThis course will familiarize learners with Excel\, helping them to create\, enter\, and edit text\, values\, and formulas\, save workbooks\, and move and copy data and formulas. They will work with ranges (contiguous versus non-contiguous)\, rows\, and columns. Participants will also learn to use simple functions and easily apply formatting techniques to worksheet data. They will review workbooks for spelling errors\, modify page setup\, and learn how to print professional-looking worksheets.   \n \nPrerequisites: The course requires that you are familiar with using personal computers and have used a mouse and keyboard; basic typing skills are recommended. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer. \n \nContents: \n\nSpreadsheet terminology\nThe Excel environment\nNavigating a worksheet\nEntering and editing text and values\nEntering and editing formulas\nSaving and updating workbooks\nMoving\, copying\, and viewing data and formulas\nAbsolute references\nInserting and deleting ranges\, rows\, and columns\nAutoSum and other common functions\nText formatting\nRow and column formatting\nNumber formatting\nAdditional formatting options\nPreparing to print\nPage Setup options\nPrinting worksheets\n\nNote: This course will be taught using the windows operating system environment \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/ms-excel-level-1-august-6-2026/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:HR Compliance Foundations
DESCRIPTION:HR & Compliance \nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026 · Virtual Live · Sold Out \n\nView Details \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, August 11\, 20269:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET\nPrice$0Member · Non-member: $99\nFacilitatorAshley Wood\nSeatsSold Out\n\n\n\nKnowing which laws apply and what to do first   \n \nA practical grounding in the U.S. employment law that small and mid-sized employers cannot afford to get wrong. The course works through the compliance landscape\, the Fair Labor Standards Act wage and hour rules\, FMLA\, ADA\, and the way leave laws overlap in real cases. It closes with a hands-on activity for putting AI to work inside the compliance workflow without creating new risk.  \n \nWho Should Attend \nHR generalists\, office managers\, and small business owners who carry compliance responsibility without a legal team behind them. \n \nParticipants leave ready to:  \n\nApply the three-part FLSA test to a real role to determine exemption status \nCalculate the rolling-backward 12-month FMLA period and determine when the employer's obligation starts \nFormulate a response to an ADA accommodation request from a plain-language trigger and distinguish when to escalate \nAnalyze a leave request involving FMLA\, ADA\, and Workers' Comp to determine first actions and the right escalation path \nAssess an AI-generated policy output against the three guardrails before use \nDiagnose practice-over-policy misalignment and take the first corrective step \n\n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nView Details\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/hr-compliance-foundations-2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:HR & Compliance
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SUMMARY:HR Connect: Beyond Awareness: Building a Mentally Healthy Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Roundtables & Peer Learning \nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026 · Virtual Live · Members Only \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, August 11\, 202610:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET\nPriceFree\nFacilitatorBreni Malpass\nSeats300 seats284 available\nCredits1 HRCI · 1 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nHR Connect is a complimentary\, members-only live webinar series created to empower HR professionals. Each month\, Catapult's HR experts dive into today’s most pressing topics and emerging trends\, equipping you with practical strategies and actionable insights to strengthen your workplace.  \n  \nThis series is more than just a learning opportunity—it’s a chance to connect with industry experts and access new survey data to make informed decisions as you tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities shaping the future of HR. From cultivating a thriving company culture to navigating complex legal landscapes\, HR Connect provides the tools and knowledge you need to lead with confidence and impact.  \n  \nJoin us each month to build connections\, share ideas\, and elevate your approach to creating stronger\, more resilient workplaces.  \n \nBeyond Awareness: Building a Mentally Healthy Workplace \nAugust 11\, 2026 \n10:00 am – 11:00 am \n \nMental health is no longer just a personal issue—it’s a workplace priority. With nearly 1 in 25 adults in the United States living with a serious mental illness\, HR professionals play a critical role in creating environments where employees can thrive. \nLed by Catapult's own HR Advisor\, Breni Malpass\, this engaging session provides practical strategies for recognizing the early signs of mental health challenges and responding with confidence\, compassion\, and compliance. Participants will explore the connection between mental well-being\, employee engagement\, productivity\, retention\, and overall organizational success. \nAttendees will gain a foundational understanding of mental health in the workplace\, learn how to support employees while navigating employment law considerations\, and discover ways to foster a culture where well-being is valued and supported. Leave with actionable tools to help build a healthier\, more resilient workforce. \nWhether you're looking to strengthen your organization's culture\, support employee well-being\, or better equip leaders and managers\, this session offers practical insights you can put to work immediately. \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/hr-connect-beyond-awareness-building-a-mentally-healthy-workplace-2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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SUMMARY:Pulling Data using Excel VLOOKUPs and More
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026 · Virtual Live · Sold Out \n\nView Details \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, August 11\, 202612:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$289Member · Non-member: $349\nFacilitatorKen Worthy\nSeatsSold Out\n\n\n\nExcel LOOKUPs are powerful and versatile functions that can save time and effort when working with large datasets\, and they are some of Excel's most valuable and least understood functions. They are used to search for specific values within a data range and return related information from another location. In this session\, we will explore ways to return data using advanced techniques like VLOOKUP\, XLOOKUP\, NAMED RANGES\, MATCH\, and INDEX functions\, and more.  \n \nPrerequisites: The student must be a current Excel user and have taken at least Excel I and II or have equivalent experience. \nProgram Level: Advanced \n \nContents: \n\nHow does a lookup function work\nCreate a VLOOKUP to return a single item of data\nCreate a row of VLOOKUP’s\nCreate a drop-down list to facilitate your VLOOKUP search criteria selection\nCreate VLOOKUP’s that return a column of data\nCreate a VLOOKUP that finds the closest match\nCreate VLOOKUP that returns multiple columns\nCreate VLOOKUP’s nesting the Match function to return multiple out of order columns\nUse XLOOKUP to return multiple columns of data\nUse XLOOKUP with multiple criteria\nUse Index and Match as a substitute for VLOOKUP\nUse Index and Match to find data left of your lookup column\nUse XLOOKUP to find data left of your lookup column\nVLOOKUP Tips\n\nNote: This course will be taught using the windows operating system environment \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nView Details\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/pulling-data-using-excel-vlookups-and-more-august-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:Pulling Data using Excel VLOOKUPs and More
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte · Almost full — only 2 seats left \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeTuesday\, August 11\, 202612:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$289Member · Non-member: $349\nFacilitatorKen Worthy\nSeats4 seats2 available\n\n\n\nExcel LOOKUPs are powerful and versatile functions that can save time and effort when working with large datasets\, and they are some of Excel's most valuable and least understood functions. They are used to search for specific values within a data range and return related information from another location. In this session\, we will explore ways to return data using advanced techniques like VLOOKUP\, XLOOKUP\, NAMED RANGES\, MATCH\, and INDEX functions\, and more.  \n \nPrerequisites: The student must be a current Excel user and have taken at least Excel I and II or have equivalent experience. \nProgram Level: Advanced \n \nContents: \n\nHow does a lookup function work\nCreate a VLOOKUP to return a single item of data\nCreate a row of VLOOKUP’s\nCreate a drop-down list to facilitate your VLOOKUP search criteria selection\nCreate VLOOKUP’s that return a column of data\nCreate a VLOOKUP that finds the closest match\nCreate VLOOKUP that returns multiple columns\nCreate VLOOKUP’s nesting the Match function to return multiple out of order columns\nUse XLOOKUP to return multiple columns of data\nUse XLOOKUP with multiple criteria\nUse Index and Match as a substitute for VLOOKUP\nUse Index and Match to find data left of your lookup column\nUse XLOOKUP to find data left of your lookup column\nVLOOKUP Tips\n\nNote: This course will be taught using the windows operating system environment \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/pulling-data-using-excel-vlookups-and-more-august-11-2026/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:Building Belonging at Work
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, August 12\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorMelani Winter\nSeats28 seats18 available\nCredits2.75 HRCI · 2.75 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nParticipants will examine issues related to inclusion and discuss strategies for fostering a welcoming workplace\, current trends\, and the advantages of having a varied and inclusive work environment. They will explore various aspects of individuality\, including culture\, race\, gender\, age\, language\, socioeconomic background\, ability\, and generational differences. \n \nWho Should Attend \nAll managers: new/experienced and first-line/middle/senior \n \nLearning Objectives  \n\nDescribe four types of diversity and list examples of each\nDescribe equity in the workplace and list examples\nList strategies for creating belonging in the workplace\nDiscuss the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace\n\nThis course is part of Advanced Management I: The Relational Leader (TRL) Certificate Program. \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/building-belonging-at-work-2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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SUMMARY:Advanced Management I: Relational Leader Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nAugust 12 – August 26\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeAugust 12 – August 26\, 20269:00 AM ET start\nPrice$639Member · Non-member: $769\nFacilitatorMelani Winter\nSeats28 seats23 available\n\n\n\nManagement is all about building effective relationships – with employees\, lateral managers\, senior management\, and key customers and stakeholders. Great leaders understand the subtle nuances of when and how to communicate to form relationships built on trust and accountability. They genuinely care about teams and individuals (including themselves!)\, and they understand how effective relationships benefit the organization as a whole. \n \nIn this course\, participants get a deep-dive into the human side of the workplace – learning how to communicate and collaborate with individuals from many backgrounds and at all levels of the organization. They learn how to navigate difficult conversations and use empathy while making decisions about the well-being of employees. They consider the many aspects of workplace culture and how it affects the productivity of their team. \n \nWho Should Attend \nAll managers: new/experienced and first-line/middle/senior \n \nModules \n\nBuilding Belonging at Work\nEngagement and Productivity\nUsing Feedback Effectively\nCoaching for Growth\nNavigating Difficult Conversations\nManaging Work-Life Balance\n\n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/advanced-management-i-relational-leader-certificate-program-august-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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SUMMARY:MS Excel Level 3
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, August 12\, 202611:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorKen Worthy\nSeats18 seats12 available\n\n\n\nThis Excel course is a day of finding ways to save time and energy digging into your data to get the desired result. You will be introduced to various functions that will quickly condense substantial amounts of data through a Pivot Table\, pull out specific data through VLOOKUPs\, conditional and logical functions\, and save time through macros\, data validation\, and more. This class is a segue into our more focused courses for individual advanced Excel topics.   \n \nPrerequisites: The course requires that you have successfully completed Excel I and II (or had more than six months using the software and are familiar with the concepts presented in Excel I and II). \n \nContents: \n\nLogical functions \nConditional functions \nFinancial functions \nText functions \nDate functions \nLookup functions \nData Validation \nPivotTables \nRunning and recording a macro \n\nNote: This course will be taught using the windows operating system environment \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/ms-excel-level-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:Engagement & Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, August 12\, 20261:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorMelani Winter\nSeats28 seats20 available\nCredits2.75 HRCI · 2.75 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nHow can managers ensure that employees are consistently engaged and productive? In this module\, participants will learn about strategies to improve engagement\, communication\, and relationships. They will learn how to use empowering words and celebrate their team’s achievements. They will reflect on how to create a workplace that includes the tools and support needed for maximum productivity. They will learn about the importance of taking breaks to achieve max performance. \n \nWho Should Attend \nAll managers: new/experienced and first-line/middle/senior \n \nLearning Objectives \nAt the end of this course participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe strategies for improving engagement\, communication\, and relationships.\nUse empowering words and celebrate achievements.\nProvide the workspace and tools needed for productivity.\nHelp your team with work-life balance to achieve max performance.\n\n \nThis course is part of Advanced Management I: The Relational Leader (TRL) Certificate Program. \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/engagement-and-productivity-2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T160000
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UID:1940-1786611600-1786636800@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS Excel Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nThursday\, August 13\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeThursday\, August 13\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorMonica Lewis\nSeats10 seats7 available\n\n\n\nThis course will teach learners how to work with large worksheets in Microsoft Excel and efficiently use multiple worksheets and workbooks. It will show how to link information from different worksheets and workbooks and introduce more advanced formatting techniques. In addition\, participants will learn how to create outlines and subtotals and create and apply cell names. They will sort\, filter\, remove duplicate data\, and create and format tables. Finally\, they will learn how to protect and share workbooks.   \n \nPrerequisites: The course requires that you have successfully completed Excel I or had more than six months using Excel and are familiar with all Excel I materials. \n \nContents: \n\nManaging workbooks and worksheets\nSetting sheets up in a workbook\nViewing large worksheets\nPrinting large worksheets\nWorking with multiple worksheets\nCell and range names\nLinking worksheets\nUsing multiple workbooks\nCustom Number formatting\nUsing and Creating special formats\nTransposing data\nCreate and Modify Tables\nCreating Subtotals.\nCustom Sorting\nFiltering data\nRemoving Duplicate values\nComments and Notes\nWorksheet and Workbook Protection\n\nNote: This course will be taught using the windows operating system environment \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/ms-excel-level-2-august-2026/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185212Z
CREATED:20260804T185212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185212Z
UID:1941-1786611600-1786636800@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS Excel Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nThursday\, August 13\, 2026 · Virtual Live · Almost full — only 3 seats left \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeThursday\, August 13\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorMonica Lewis\nSeats10 seats3 available\n\n\n\nThis course will teach learners how to work with large worksheets in Microsoft Excel and efficiently use multiple worksheets and workbooks. It will show how to link information from different worksheets and workbooks and introduce more advanced formatting techniques. In addition\, participants will learn how to create outlines and subtotals and create and apply cell names. They will sort\, filter\, remove duplicate data\, and create and format tables. Finally\, they will learn how to protect and share workbooks.   \n \nPrerequisites: The course requires that you have successfully completed Excel I or had more than six months using Excel and are familiar with all Excel I materials. \n \nContents: \n\nManaging workbooks and worksheets\nSetting sheets up in a workbook\nViewing large worksheets\nPrinting large worksheets\nWorking with multiple worksheets\nCell and range names\nLinking worksheets\nUsing multiple workbooks\nCustom Number formatting\nUsing and Creating special formats\nTransposing data\nCreate and Modify Tables\nCreating Subtotals.\nCustom Sorting\nFiltering data\nRemoving Duplicate values\nComments and Notes\nWorksheet and Workbook Protection\n\nNote: This course will be taught using the windows operating system environment \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/ms-excel-level-2-august-13-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185213Z
CREATED:20260804T185213Z
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UID:40924-1786618800-1786622400@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: Background Checking
DESCRIPTION:Roundtables & Peer Learning \nThursday\, August 13\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeThursday\, August 13\, 202611:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPriceFree\nFacilitatorKevin von der Lippe\nSeats35 seats24 available\nCredits1 HRCI · 1 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nAre you responsible for conducting background checks and drug tests for applicants and employees? Join our Background Checking Roundtable to connect with your peers and keep up-to-date with new compliance regulations\, current trends\, and best practices\, while gaining hiring tips for success. \n \nRoundtable Participant Expectations:   \nAttendance: Your roundtable experience is one of the many benefits provided to you as a Catapult member. If you are unable to attend after registering\, please notify us at least 48 hours in advance. This allows us to offer your seat to someone else. Thank you for your support in making these roundtables successful and accessible to all.  \nPreparedness: Help us ensure the ongoing value to all participants by arriving ready to take part and offer your insights and experiences in this specialized area of interest. Before each roundtable\, please prepare at least one question\, discussion topic\, or substantive update on an issue discussed previously.   \nActive Listening & Preparation: To foster an engaging member experience\, video and audio should be turned on throughout the meeting\, unless there are extenuating circumstances.  \nConfidentiality: Roundtables allow members to learn from one another\, share current practices\, and build meaningful connections. Please be mindful of sensitive information that might be shared. These meetings will not be recorded\, and we ask that you also refrain from using any type of recording or transcription tools.  \n \nPlease Note: \nWe ask that you enable both video and computer audio to interact throughout the session. \n \nHelp us ensure the ongoing value to all participants by arriving ready to take part and offer your insights and experiences in this specialized area of interest. We ask that you sign up only for discussions you plan to attend\, to keep seats open for others who can benefit. \n \nIf the date you desire to join is sold out\, please contact our events team to join the waitlist: meeting@letscatapult.org. \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/virtual-roundtable-background-checking/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T123000
DTSTAMP:20260804T200107Z
CREATED:20260804T200107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T200107Z
UID:41834-1787043600-1787056200@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Workplace Conduct and Compliance Response
DESCRIPTION:HR & Compliance \nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, August 18\, 20269:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET\nPrice$0Member · Non-member: $99\nFacilitatorAshley Wood\nSeats15 seats6 available\n\n\n\nDefensible first-action judgment for the workplace conduct situations that land on an HR desk without warning. \nThe course builds harassment triage skills and walks through constructing a five-category compliance checklist\, then sharpens the judgment for knowing when a situation needs to move up the chain. The focus throughout is what to do first\, before any formal process begins.  \n \nWho Should Attend \nHR practitioners and managers who are the first call when a workplace conduct issue surfaces. \n \nParticipants leave ready to:  \n\nEvaluate a workplace conduct situation and take a defensible first action before any formal process begins \nConstruct a five-category compliance checklist with an owner\, first action\, and target date on every identified risk \nAssess which escalation tier a compliance situation belongs in and explain the reasoning to a manager \nDraft a plain-language compliance gap summary a non-HR manager can act on \nApply a specific compliance challenge to a peer conversation in The Hub Community \n\n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/workplace-conduct-and-compliance-response-2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:HR & Compliance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185214Z
CREATED:20260804T185214Z
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UID:1942-1787054400-1787068800@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS Excel Data Cleaning Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeTuesday\, August 18\, 202612:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$289Member · Non-member: $349\nFacilitatorKen Worthy\nSeats10 seats7 available\n\n\n\nBefore diving into data analysis\, it’s critical to ensure your data is both accurate and usable. In this course\, you’ll learn key techniques to clean and manage "dirty data" that can hinder the analysis process. While preventing messy data is ideal\, this course will equip you with practical\, proven methods to transform inconsistent and inaccurate data into clean\, reliable datasets. \n \nThis course will help you establish best practices for data cleaning\, ensuring accuracy and consistency in your datasets for effective analysis. \n \nPrerequisites: The course requires that you have successfully completed Excel I and II. \n \nContents: \nRemove Unnecessary Data \n\nSave a copy of your data in a new tab or separate workbook\nUnhide all hidden rows\, columns\, and sheets\nRemove irrelevant or unnecessary columns\nDelete blank rows\nRun a spell check\nRemove extra spaces\nEliminate labels or unnecessary prefixes/suffixes\nIdentify and remove duplicate entries\n\n \nCorrect Data Inaccuracies \n\nUse Find and Replace to update incorrect values\nParse (separate) data into multiple columns\nCombine data when necessary\nManage missing values or blank cells effectively\nStandardize Data Formatting\nApply consistent capitalization\nConvert data to the correct types (e.g.\, date\, number\, text)\nRemove unnecessary formatting\nFormat data to enhance readability and usability\nCopy and Paste as Values to preserve clean data\n\n \nIdentify and Fix Errors \n\nHighlight and resolve errors in your dataset\nUse IFERROR to manage formulas and avoid calculation errors\n\n \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/ms-excel-data-cleaning-essentials-august-2026/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185215Z
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UID:1943-1787054400-1787068800@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS Excel Data Cleaning Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, August 18\, 202612:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$289Member · Non-member: $349\nFacilitatorKen Worthy\nSeats10 seats8 available\n\n\n\nBefore diving into data analysis\, it’s critical to ensure your data is both accurate and usable. In this course\, you’ll learn key techniques to clean and manage "dirty data" that can hinder the analysis process. While preventing messy data is ideal\, this course will equip you with practical\, proven methods to transform inconsistent and inaccurate data into clean\, reliable datasets. \n \nThis course will help you establish best practices for data cleaning\, ensuring accuracy and consistency in your datasets for effective analysis. \n \nPrerequisites: The course requires that you have successfully completed Excel I and II. \n \nContents: \nRemove Unnecessary Data \n\nSave a copy of your data in a new tab or separate workbook\nUnhide all hidden rows\, columns\, and sheets\nRemove irrelevant or unnecessary columns\nDelete blank rows\nRun a spell check\nRemove extra spaces\nEliminate labels or unnecessary prefixes/suffixes\nIdentify and remove duplicate entries\n\n \nCorrect Data Inaccuracies \n\nUse Find and Replace to update incorrect values\nParse (separate) data into multiple columns\nCombine data when necessary\nManage missing values or blank cells effectively\nStandardize Data Formatting\nApply consistent capitalization\nConvert data to the correct types (e.g.\, date\, number\, text)\nRemove unnecessary formatting\nFormat data to enhance readability and usability\nCopy and Paste as Values to preserve clean data\n\n \nIdentify and Fix Errors \n\nHighlight and resolve errors in your dataset\nUse IFERROR to manage formulas and avoid calculation errors\n\n \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/ms-excel-data-cleaning-essentials-august-18-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185218Z
CREATED:20260804T185218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185218Z
UID:41835-1787130000-1787140800@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Coaching for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nWednesday\, August 19\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, August 19\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorMelani Winter\nSeats28 seats21 available\nCredits2.75 HRCI · 2.75 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nCoaching is all about partnering in a thought provoking and creative process that allows an employee to maximize their personal and professional potential. In this module\, participants will learn how to use the Skill/Will Matrix to determine an employee’s starting point before coaching. Then they will learn how to apply the GROW model of coaching to help an employee set goals\, understand the realities\, brainstorm options\, and decide on the best path forward for optimal growth. \n \nWho Should Attend \nAll managers: new/experienced and first-line/middle/senior \n \nLearning Objectives \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand coaching as a collaborative development process\nUse the Skill/Will Matrix to identify an employee’s coaching starting point\nApply the GROW model to set goals and guide growth conversations\n\nThis course is part of Advanced Management I: The Relational Leader (TRL) Certificate Program. \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/coaching-for-growth-2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185216Z
CREATED:20260804T185216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185216Z
UID:1944-1787130000-1787155200@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS Outlook Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nWednesday\, August 19\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeWednesday\, August 19\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCarolyn Oakes\nSeats10 seats7 available\n\n\n\nOutlook stores\, receives\, and sends emails\, but it is a personal information management tool because it also includes calendars\, meeting invitations\, tasks\, contacts\, and notes. This session teaches learners how to read\, create\, send\, and forward email messages. Participants will then learn to manage notifications and attachments\, configure options\, and use the search bar. Participants will also learn to manage contacts\, work with tasks\, create appointments\, and schedule meetings.  \n \nPrerequisites: The course requires that you are familiar with using personal computers and have used a mouse and keyboard; basic typing skills are recommended. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer. \n  \nContents: \n\nOutlook Interface\nViews\nHelp\nCreating and sending messages\nAttachments\nHandling attachments\nE-mail management\nSetting message options\nManaging junk e-mail\nUsing Search Bar\nPrinting messages and attachments\nContacts\nCreating a single contact\nUsing contact groups\nUsing the People Pane\nTasks\nCreating tasks\nManaging tasks\nAppointments and events\nCreating and sending appointments/events\nUsing Calendar views\nScheduling meetings\nManaging meetings\n\nNote: This course will be taught using the windows operating system environment \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/ms-outlook-level-1-august-2026/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185217Z
CREATED:20260804T185217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185217Z
UID:1945-1787130000-1787155200@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS Outlook Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nWednesday\, August 19\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, August 19\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCarolyn Oakes\nSeats10 seats9 available\n\n\n\nOutlook stores\, receives\, and sends emails\, but it is a personal information management tool because it also includes calendars\, meeting invitations\, tasks\, contacts\, and notes. This session teaches learners how to read\, create\, send\, and forward email messages. Participants will then learn to manage notifications and attachments\, configure options\, and use the search bar. Participants will also learn to manage contacts\, work with tasks\, create appointments\, and schedule meetings.  \n \nPrerequisites: The course requires that you are familiar with using personal computers and have used a mouse and keyboard; basic typing skills are recommended. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer. \n  \nContents: \n\nOutlook Interface\nViews\nHelp\nCreating and sending messages\nAttachments\nHandling attachments\nE-mail management\nSetting message options\nManaging junk e-mail\nUsing Search Bar\nPrinting messages and attachments\nContacts\nCreating a single contact\nUsing contact groups\nUsing the People Pane\nTasks\nCreating tasks\nManaging tasks\nAppointments and events\nCreating and sending appointments/events\nUsing Calendar views\nScheduling meetings\nManaging meetings\n\nNote: This course will be taught using the windows operating system environment \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/ms-outlook-level-1-august-19-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185218Z
CREATED:20260804T185218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185218Z
UID:40925-1787137200-1787140800@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: The Human-AI Balance
DESCRIPTION:Roundtables & Peer Learning \nWednesday\, August 19\, 2026 · Virtual Live · Members Only \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, August 19\, 202611:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPriceFree\nFacilitatorLinda Hunter\nSeats35 seats12 available\nCredits1 HRCI · 1 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nThe Human-AI Balance: Keeping People at the Heart of HR \n \nAs AI continues to rapidly reshape the modern workplace\, HR leaders find themselves at the forefront of guiding organizations through this new era of transformation. This interactive roundtable creates a collaborative space for HR professionals to connect\, share insights\, and explore practical ways to leverage AI responsibly—while still honoring the trust\, empathy\, and human-centered values that define strong workplace cultures. \n \nTogether\, we’ll dive into real-world approaches for integrating AI thoughtfully across HR functions. Potential discussion topics include the AI policies your organization has implemented\, how your teams are currently using AI tools\, strategies for preparing employees for change\, and best practices for communicating new initiatives with transparency and clarity. Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or already experimenting with advanced tools\, this conversation is designed to spark ideas\, surface challenges\, and deepen your understanding of how AI can enhance—not replace—the human experience at work. \n \nPlease Note: \nWe ask that you enable both video and computer audio to interact throughout the session. \n \nHelp us ensure the ongoing value to all participants by arriving ready to take part and offer your insights and experiences in this specialized area of interest.  \n \nIf the date you desire to join is sold out\, please contact our Events team to join the waitlist: meeting@letscatapult.org \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/virtual-roundtable-the-human-ai-balance/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185219Z
CREATED:20260804T185219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185219Z
UID:41836-1787144400-1787155200@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Managing Work-Life Balance
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nWednesday\, August 19\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, August 19\, 20261:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorMelani Winter\nSeats28 seats23 available\nCredits2.75 HRCI · 2.75 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nManagers often face stress and pressure from employees\, senior management\, lateral workers\, and customers. Additionally\, they often have personal responsibilities – family\, friends\, and home commitments. Dealing with all of this requires excellent time management\, prioritizing\, establishing boundaries\, and attention to health and wellness. In this module\, participants will learn about all of this in order to continue to be effective at their jobs and prevent health issues such as burnout. \n \nWho Should Attend \nAll managers: new/experienced and first-line/middle/senior \n \nLearning Objectives \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nRecognize common sources of workplace and personal stress for managers\nApply time‑management and prioritization strategies to competing demands\nEstablish healthy boundaries to improve focus and effectiveness\nIdentify practices that support health\, wellness\, and resilience\nUse proactive strategies to prevent burnout and sustain long‑term performance\n\n \n \nThis course is part of Advanced Management I: The Relational Leader (TRL) Certificate Program. \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/managing-work-life-balance-2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185220Z
CREATED:20260804T185220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185220Z
UID:1752-1787216400-1787241600@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Communication Skills for the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development \nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeThursday\, August 20\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$409Member · Non-member: $489\nFacilitatorElaine Durrman\nSeats24 seats17 available\nCredits5.5 HRCI · 5.5 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nThe ability to communicate skillfully is one of the significant factors contributing to success in the workplace. However\, communication is more than sending explicit messages and listening actively. Effective communication includes understanding and appreciating differing priorities\, preferences\, motivators\, and stressors. \n \nThis interactive course includes engaging facilitation with contemporary video and practical applications to create a personalized learning experience. Core to the program is the Everything DiSC Workplace® Profile\, a simple tool to help people communicate and work more effectively together. This report uses individual assessment data to provide information about workplace priorities and preferences. Additionally\, it allows people to learn how to communicate better with colleagues with different priorities and preferences. \n  \nWho Should Attend: \nSupervisors\, managers\, leaders\, HR professionals\, and employees who would like to improve their communication skills. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nAt the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the DiSC® model and the Everything DiSC Workplace® Map\nIdentify their style and explore the priorities that drive them during the workday\nDescribe similarities and differences among the DiSC® styles that may impact communication\nIdentify ways to increase their effectiveness when communicating with each style\nApply People-Reading principles to learn to recognize others’ DiSC® styles\nApply the DiSC® Model to communicate and build more effective relationships at work\n\n  \nNote \nThe Everything DiSC® Workplace Profile Assessment will need to be completed prior to the course. The price of the public course includes the cost of the assessment. After the assessment has been activated\, cancellation will include a $125.00 assessment fee. \n  \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/advanced-communication-skills-for-the-workplace-august-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SC Cert Prep: What's It All About?
DESCRIPTION:HRCI & SHRM Certification \nMonday\, August 24\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeMonday\, August 24\, 202612:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET\nPriceFree\nFacilitatorDavid Siler\nSeats900 seats896 available\n\n\n\nAre you thinking about getting your PHR® or SPHR® or SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® certification? Wondering how the certification or certifications will help your career and trying to figure out the best way to prepare to pass these rigorous exams? \n \nThen come to this FREE one-hour LIVE webinar to meet the instructor\, David Siler\, SPHR\, SHRM-SCP\, GPHR\, SPHRi\, PHR\, Managing Partner of Distinctive HR\, Inc. David’s HR certification students have an extremely impressive pass rate of more than 90%. \n \nSome of the many questions answered in this session will include: \n\nWhat are the benefits of achieving your HR certification?\nWhat are the eligibility requirements to sit for the exams?\nWhich exam or exams is best for me? (HRCI or SHRM)\nWho is David Siler? Why is his pass rate so much higher than the average pass rate?\nWhat makes this study course the best one to register for?\nWhat tools and resources do you provide to help me pass the exam?\nHow are the aPHR™/PHR®/SPHR®/SHRM-CP®/SHRM-SCP® test questions developed and are they really as tough as their reputation?\nDo you help me with test-taking tips?\nWhen and where do I sign up to take the exam?\nHow do I maintain my certification once I get my designation?\n\n \nInstructor \nDavid Siler\, SPHR\, SHRM-SCP\, GPHR\, is the Managing Partner of Distinctive HR\, Inc. He has more than 35 years of experience as a senior level HR practitioner and has been preparing candidates for these certification exams for 25 years. He is the primary author and creator of the learning system used in the course and recertifies all of his personal professional credentials by retaking the exams on a regular basis. \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/hr-certification-preparation-whats-it-all-about-free-event-08-24-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:HR & Compliance
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SUMMARY:Streamlined Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:HR & Compliance \nTuesday\, August 25\, 2026 · Virtual Live · Almost full — only 2 seats left \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, August 25\, 20269:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET\nPrice$0Member · Non-member: $99\nFacilitatorAshley Wood\nSeats15 seats2 available\n\n\n\nLow-administration hiring and structured onboarding that one person can realistically run.  \nThe course covers a repeatable hiring process\, structured behavioral interviewing that scores candidates on the same scale\, and a 30-60-90 day onboarding plan a manager can actually execute. It also looks at how to use AI on hiring drafts without handing over the judgment that belongs to the practitioner.  \n \nWho should attend:  \nHR generalists\, hiring managers\, and small business owners who run recruiting and onboarding themselves. \n \nParticipants leave ready to:  \n\nAudit hiring and onboarding practices for process gaps\, role-clarity failures\, and compliance risks \nDesign a structured role intake conversation with the hiring manager before any posting goes out \nConstruct structured behavioral interview questions and score candidates consistently \nBuild a 30-60-90 day onboarding plan with manager-executable milestones \nEvaluate AI-drafted hiring artifacts against named criteria before use \n\n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/streamlined-talent-acquisition-and-onboarding-2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:HR & Compliance
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Supervision Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nAugust 25 – August 27\, 2026 · In Person · Raleigh · Almost full — only 5 seats left \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationRaleigh\nDate & TimeAugust 25 – August 27\, 20269:00 AM ET start\nPrice$639Member · Non-member: $769\nFacilitatorLori Bruhns\nSeats26 seats5 available\nCredits16.5 HRCI · 16.5 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nSix modules. Everything a new supervisor needs to lead well. \n \nSupervision covers a lot of ground — and most of it gets learned on the job. The Fundamentals of Supervision Certificate is for new supervisors and those ready to formalize what experience has taught them. From setting expectations and delivering feedback to motivating a team\, managing performance\, and delegating work effectively — the full scope of first-line leadership is covered. They'll head back to work with a practical framework and tools they can put to use immediately. \n \nParticipants leave ready to… \n\nSet expectations with a new employee and spell out exactly what success looks like\nSit down with an employee and give feedback tied to a specific moment\nWork through a team problem and land on the root cause\nCreate the conditions where each team member's motivation can take hold\nWalk an employee through a performance conversation with a clear plan\nHand off a piece of work with clear parameters and full ownership\n\nCertificate Snapshot \nInstructor-led program (3 days / 18 hours)\, in-person or virtual.  \n \nModules \n\nEffective Supervision — Establishes the supervisory role\, key leadership styles and power types\, and how the balance between tasks and people shapes team performance.\nCommunicating Effectively — Builds core supervisor communication skills\, including active listening\, channel selection\, coaching\, feedback\, and leading productive team meetings.\nProblem Solving — Introduces a five-step problem-solving process\, key analysis tools\, and practical decision-making strategies.\nMotivating Your Employees — Translates major motivation theories into simple strategies to create environments where team members find their own drive\, addressing both “can’t do” and “won’t do” patterns.\nManaging Performance — Walks through the full performance cycle: setting SMART goals\, conducting evaluations\, handling tough conversations\, documenting effectively\, and using progressive discipline when needed.\nDelegating the Work — Builds supervisors’ time-management and delegation skills\, using the Eisenhower Matrix and a step-by-step process to hand off work and overcome barriers to letting go.\n\nWhere This Fits \nThis is the foundational certificate in Catapult’s management and leadership series\, The Management Advantage\, built for new supervisors and those ready to formalize what experience has taught them. The Relational Leader Certificate (Advanced Management I) is the natural next step when they’re ready to go deeper on the people side of leadership — feedback\, coaching\, difficult conversations\, and building inclusive teams. \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/fundamentals-of-supervision-certificate-program/
LOCATION:Catapult – Raleigh\, 3150 Spring Forest Road\, Suite 116\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27616\, United States
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SUMMARY:MS Excel Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nTuesday\, August 25\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, August 25\, 202611:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCarolyn Oakes\nSeats18 seats15 available\n\n\n\nThis course will familiarize learners with Excel\, helping them to create\, enter\, and edit text\, values\, and formulas\, save workbooks\, and move and copy data and formulas. They will work with ranges (contiguous versus non-contiguous)\, rows\, and columns. Participants will also learn to use simple functions and easily apply formatting techniques to worksheet data. They will review workbooks for spelling errors\, modify page setup\, and learn how to print professional-looking worksheets.   \n \nPrerequisites: The course requires that you are familiar with using personal computers and have used a mouse and keyboard; basic typing skills are recommended. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer. \n \nContents: \n\nSpreadsheet terminology\nThe Excel environment\nNavigating a worksheet\nEntering and editing text and values\nEntering and editing formulas\nSaving and updating workbooks\nMoving\, copying\, and viewing data and formulas\nAbsolute references\nInserting and deleting ranges\, rows\, and columns\nAutoSum and other common functions\nText formatting\nRow and column formatting\nNumber formatting\nAdditional formatting options\nPreparing to print\nPage Setup options\nPrinting worksheets\n\nNote: This course will be taught using the windows operating system environment \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/ms-excel-level-1-august-25-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:Essentials of HR: Wrkplace Discrimination & Harassment Investigations
DESCRIPTION:HR & Compliance \nWednesday\, August 26\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, August 26\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorBreni Malpass\nSeats24 seats16 available\nCredits3 HRCI · 3 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nProperly investigating concerns of discrimination or harassment in the workplace is important to minimizing liability to an organization. This module will help the participant understand the different types of EEOC charges\, and the different types of discrimination and harassment that may occur at work. Participants will walk through the components of an investigation and receive tips on how to make sure they are done correctly. This module will be great for guidance on conducting any type of workplace investigation.  \n  \nWho Should Attend \n\nHR professionals who would like to increase their knowledge of fundamental HR practices\nOther professionals with HR responsibilities who need to know how regulatory and compliance issues affect their organization\nInternational HR personnel who would like to increase their knowledge of the fundamental HR practices in the United States\n\nUpon completion of this program\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the different types of EEOC charges and their process\nDefine types of harassment and its’ impact on the workplace\nUnderstand sexual harassment and its’ impact\nKnow how to successfully complete a workplace investigation including process\, tips and best practices \n\nNote: This course is a part of the Essentials of HR Certificate Program and can be taken individually or in the series.  \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/essentials-of-hr-wrkplace-discrimination-harassment-investigations/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:HR & Compliance
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SUMMARY:Navigating Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nWednesday\, August 26\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, August 26\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorMelani Winter\nSeats28 seats21 available\nCredits2.75 HRCI · 2.75 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nManagers face difficult conversations on a regular basis – layoffs\, termination\, personal situations\, poor job performance\, admitting to big mistakes\, investigating misconduct\, reporting a grievance\, etc. In this module\, participants will learn effective strategies and processes for dealing with the most common kinds of difficult conversations. They will also learn about the steps for having a crucial conversation – one in which stakes are high\, opinions vary\, and emotions run high. \n \nWho Should Attend \nAll managers: new/experienced and first-line/middle/senior \n \nLearning Objectives \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the most common types of difficult and crucial workplace conversations\nApply a structured process to prepare for and lead high‑stakes conversations\nUse practical strategies to manage emotions\, differing opinions\, and resistance\nCommunicate clearly and respectfully during sensitive discussions\nNavigate challenging situations with confidence while maintaining trust and professionalism\n\n \n \nThis course is part of Advanced Management I: The Relational Leader (TRL) Certificate Program. \n\n\nReady to Advance Your Career?\nJoin professionals across the Carolinas who trust Catapult for professional development. \nRegister Now →\n​
URL:https://letscatapult.org/event/navigating-difficult-conversations-2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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