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SUMMARY:Engagement & Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nTuesday\, November 3\, 2026 · In Person · Raleigh \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationRaleigh\nDate & TimeTuesday\, November 3\, 20261:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats26 seats25 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-2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Catapult – Raleigh\, 3150 Spring Forest Road\, Suite 116\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27616\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: Navigating Multi-Generational Benefits Needs
DESCRIPTION:Roundtables & Peer Learning \nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, November 4\, 202611:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPriceFree\nFacilitatorMartha Barker\nSeats35 seats28 available\nCredits1 HRCI · 1 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive series of interactive roundtables designed for HR and benefits professionals. Explore timely topics like managing an aging workforce\, tackling compliance pitfalls\, controlling rising healthcare costs\, and balancing multi-generational benefit needs. Each session offers practical insights\, peer-to-peer discussion\, and real-world strategies to help you stay ahead in today’s evolving benefits landscape. \n \nThe Aging Workforce \nFebruary 11\, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm \n \nThis session will explore the current trends and future projections concerning the 65+ population within the workforce. We will examine historical context\, present-day realities\, and future implications\, with a focus on the impact of an aging workforce on healthcare costs and the subsequent effects on both employers and employees. \n \nCompliance Check-In: Common Employer Mistakes \nApril 29\, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm \n  \nThis session will facilitate a peer-to-peer discussion centered on common compliance challenges. \n\nACA reporting pitfalls\nCOBRA complexities and misunderstandings\nERISA documentation gaps\, including wrap documents\, SPD distribution\, and 5500 filings\nStrategies for streamlining processes and minimizing administrative burdens\n\n \nRising Healthcare Costs & Creative Plan Design \nAugust 4\, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm \n  \nPractical strategies employed by employers to manage and mitigate expenses while maintaining value. \nAnalysis of the primary factors contributing to annual premium increases. \nConsumer-Driven Healthcare (CDH) strategies\, including optimization of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)\, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\, and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). \nImplementation of tiered networks\, virtual care options\, and cost-transparency tools. \n \nNavigating Multi-Generational Benefits Needs \nNovember 4\, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm \n  \nThis session will explore how employers can balance benefit offerings for Gen Z\, Millennials\, Gen X\, and employees aged 65+. We will examine what each generation values most (e.g.\, HSAs\, mental health\, flexibility\, retirement)\, how to design plans that avoid a "one-size-fits-all" approach\, and present real-world strategies employers are using to manage costs and remain competitive. \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-navigating-multi-generational-benefits-needs/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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SUMMARY:MS Excel for HR
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, November 4\, 202611:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats18 seats15 available\nCredits5.5 HRCI · 5.5 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nIs your HR Department wasting time manipulating canned reports from HCM and payroll systems? Do you need help accessing and analyzing data quickly? Are data errors causing you concerns? Whether auditing\, calculating bonuses and PTO\, or analyzing departmental data\, Excel offers tools to help. Based on guidance from HR experts and our interaction with supporting members\, we identified the most common and helpful Excel tips that can benefit new and experienced HR individuals.   \n  \nThe course explores using lookups to pull information out of multiple workbooks\, formatting delimited information from other sources\, filtering information\, using date calculations to figure out things like tenure and turnover\, visually representing data to make it simple to review\, and many tips and tricks that can help most every Excel user increase their productivity and decrease errors. \n \nPrerequisites: This course requires that you are familiar with Excel. You should have successfully completed Excel I and II or used the software for over six months \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-for-hr-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:MS Teams
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, November 4\, 20262:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$135Member · Non-member: $155\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 available\n\n\n\nMicrosoft Teams is a collaboration and communication tool that allows local and remote teams to work together and share information using a common space. This session will cover what Microsoft Teams is\, how to use and create teams\, channels\, and tabs\, using Teams for communication\, scheduling meetings\, storing files\, and file-sharing. \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-teams-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:MS Word Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nThursday\, November 5\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeThursday\, November 5\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats9 available\n\n\n\nThis course covers the skills and concepts needed to use Microsoft Word. Participants will learn how to create\, save\, and navigate documents. They will also learn how to enhance a document's appearance by using various formatting options including tables\, page layout\, graphics\, styles\, and outlines.  \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\n The Word environment\n New documents\n Document navigation\n Working with text\n The Undo and Redo commands\n Cut\, copy\, and paste\n Find and replace\n Formatting text\n Character formatting\n Tab settings\n Paragraph spacing and indents\n Tables\nPage layout\nHeaders and footers\nPage setup (margins\, page breaks\, etc.)\nPrinting\nSpelling and grammar\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-word-level-1-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:MS Word Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nThursday\, November 5\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeThursday\, November 5\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats9 available\n\n\n\nThis course covers the skills and concepts needed to use Microsoft Word. Participants will learn how to create\, save\, and navigate documents. They will also learn how to enhance a document's appearance by using various formatting options including tables\, page layout\, graphics\, styles\, and outlines.  \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\n The Word environment\n New documents\n Document navigation\n Working with text\n The Undo and Redo commands\n Cut\, copy\, and paste\n Find and replace\n Formatting text\n Character formatting\n Tab settings\n Paragraph spacing and indents\n Tables\nPage layout\nHeaders and footers\nPage setup (margins\, page breaks\, etc.)\nPrinting\nSpelling and grammar\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-word-level-1-november-5-2026/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:Influencing From Any Seat
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development \nFriday\, November 6\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeFriday\, November 6\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats26 seats18 available\nCredits2.75 HRCI · 2.75 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nInfluencing others is an essential yet challenging business skill. It is a skill that allows us to get things done\, resolve problems\, obtain permission\, or gain acceptance of our opinions or ideas. Being able to influence others when you have no authority over them is even more challenging.  \n \nThis half-day course introduces the fundamentals of influencing without authority. Participants will learn how to influence others and efficiently achieve their goals.  \n \nWho Should Attend \nAnyone who must influence others to achieve their goals\, including those who frequently work in teams or on projects with colleagues\, vendors\, or clients; those who would like to improve their ability to present their position and/or convince someone else to pursue their ideas.  \n \nLearning Objectives \nAt the end of the course\, you will be able to: \n\nList actions and behaviors that make a person influential even without authority\nIdentify their preferred influencing styles\nDetermine how to adjust their influencing approach to increase effectiveness\nDescribe a process to influence others to take action\nCreate a plan to effectively use their influence to generate action\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/influencing-from-any-seat-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Using Feedback Effectively
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026 · In Person · Raleigh \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationRaleigh\nDate & TimeTuesday\, November 10\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats26 seats25 available\nCredits2.75 HRCI · 2.75 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nParticipants will learn about how to use effective feedback to improve productivity\, performance\, and working relationships. The module begins with defining feedback and its role in effective management\, and then provides strategies for delivering improvement feedback and reinforcement feedback. Finally\, participants will learn how to deal with employees’ challenging responses to feedback. \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\nDefine feedback and its role in effective management\nUse effective strategies to deliver improvement feedback\nUse effective strategies to deliver reinforcement feedback\nManage employees’ challenging responses to feedback\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/using-feedback-effectively-2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Catapult – Raleigh\, 3150 Spring Forest Road\, Suite 116\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27616\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pulling Data using Excel VLOOKUPs and More
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, November 10\, 202612:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$289Member · Non-member: $349\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 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-november-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\, November 10\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeTuesday\, November 10\, 202612:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$289Member · Non-member: $349\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 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-november-10-2026/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:Coaching for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026 · In Person · Raleigh \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationRaleigh\nDate & TimeTuesday\, November 10\, 20261:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats26 seats25 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-2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Catapult – Raleigh\, 3150 Spring Forest Road\, Suite 116\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27616\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T090000
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UID:1991-1794474000-1794499200@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS Outlook Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nThursday\, November 12\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeThursday\, November 12\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 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-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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UID:1992-1794474000-1794499200@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS Outlook Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nThursday\, November 12\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeThursday\, November 12\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 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-november-12-2026/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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UID:40949-1794481200-1794484800@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: Background Checking
DESCRIPTION:Roundtables & Peer Learning \nThursday\, November 12\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeThursday\, November 12\, 202611:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPriceFree\nFacilitatorKevin von der Lippe\nSeats35 seats34 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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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UID:1724-1794834000-1794844800@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Effective Time Management: Tools and Techniques for Success
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development \nMonday\, November 16\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeMonday\, November 16\, 20261:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats24 seats23 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-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T185353Z
CREATED:20260804T185353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185353Z
UID:41871-1794906000-1794916800@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 · In Person · Raleigh \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationRaleigh\nDate & TimeTuesday\, November 17\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats26 seats22 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-2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Catapult – Raleigh\, 3150 Spring Forest Road\, Suite 116\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27616\, United States
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UID:1993-1794906000-1794931200@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS PowerPoint Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeTuesday\, November 17\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 available\n\n\n\nPowerPoint is a computer program that allows you to create and show slides to support a presentation. You can combine text\, graphics\, and multimedia content to create professional presentations. This course covers the essential functions and features of PowerPoint. After an introduction to PowerPoint's components\, participants will create a presentation\, add content; arrange\, insert\, delete slides; and apply themes. Then\, they will learn how to create and edit shapes\, insert\, and modify WordArt objects and pictures\, and work with tables\, charts\, and diagrams. They'll learn how to proof\, show\, and share their presentations.  \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\nGetting started\nThe PowerPoint environment\nCreating presentations\nCreating a basic presentation\nWorking with slides\nTemplates and themes\nEditing slide content\nFormatting text and lists\nEditing efficiently / Modifying your Presentation\nWorking with shapes\nCreating shapes\nFormatting shapes\nApplying content to shapes \nGraphics\nWordArt\nPictures\nTables\nCharts\nSmartArt \nPreparing and printing presentations\nProofing presentations\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-powerpoint-level-1-november-2026/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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UID:1994-1794906000-1794931200@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS PowerPoint Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, November 17\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 available\n\n\n\nPowerPoint is a computer program that allows you to create and show slides to support a presentation. You can combine text\, graphics\, and multimedia content to create professional presentations. This course covers the essential functions and features of PowerPoint. After an introduction to PowerPoint's components\, participants will create a presentation\, add content; arrange\, insert\, delete slides; and apply themes. Then\, they will learn how to create and edit shapes\, insert\, and modify WordArt objects and pictures\, and work with tables\, charts\, and diagrams. They'll learn how to proof\, show\, and share their presentations.  \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\nGetting started\nThe PowerPoint environment\nCreating presentations\nCreating a basic presentation\nWorking with slides\nTemplates and themes\nEditing slide content\nFormatting text and lists\nEditing efficiently / Modifying your Presentation\nWorking with shapes\nCreating shapes\nFormatting shapes\nApplying content to shapes \nGraphics\nWordArt\nPictures\nTables\nCharts\nSmartArt \nPreparing and printing presentations\nProofing presentations\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-powerpoint-level-1-november-17-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000
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UID:41872-1794920400-1794931200@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Managing Work-Life Balance
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 · In Person · Raleigh \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationRaleigh\nDate & TimeTuesday\, November 17\, 20261:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats26 seats25 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-2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Catapult – Raleigh\, 3150 Spring Forest Road\, Suite 116\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27616\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000
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UID:1760-1794920400-1794931200@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Effective Email Communication
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, November 17\, 20261:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 available\n\n\n\nThis course is all about boosting your email game. Learn how to write clear\, concise emails and hit the mark every time. We'll help you understand your audience\, whether it's your boss\, a client\, or a coworker\, so your messages are always on point. \n \nDiscover tips for writing emails that are easy to read\, get straight to the point\, and set the right tone. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of the conversation view\, if recalling an email is really possible\, and more. Join us to make your emails more effective and ensure your messages are always well-received. \n \nWho Should Attend \nAll levels \n \nLearning Objectives \nAt the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the importance of analyzing your audience\nUtilize the 4 C’s of Writing\nFollow the guidelines for writing emails including legal aspects and company culture\nUnderstand the importance of a call to action\nUnderstand Outlook options including the advantages and pitfalls of conversation view\, recalling emails\, and delaying delivery\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/the-art-of-effective-email-communication-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T160000
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UID:1995-1794992400-1795017600@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS Excel Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nWednesday\, November 18\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 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-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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UID:1996-1794992400-1795017600@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS Excel Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nWednesday\, November 18\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeWednesday\, November 18\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 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-november-18-2026/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T120000
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UID:41873-1795165200-1795176000@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Conducting Effective Performance Reviews
DESCRIPTION:HR & Compliance \nFriday\, November 20\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeFriday\, November 20\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorMelani Winter\nSeats26 seats24 available\nCredits2.75 HRCI · 2.75 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nEffective performance reviews are a critical tool for aligning employee performance with organizational goals\, fostering engagement\, and supporting professional growth. When conducted well\, performance reviews provide employees with clear expectations\, meaningful feedback\, recognition of achievements\, and actionable development opportunities. For HR professionals and managers\, strong review practices help improve communication\, increase accountability\, identify talent and skill gaps\, support succession planning\, and promote fair and consistent people management. Well executed performance reviews also strengthen trust\, enhance employee retention\, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. \n \nThe Effective Performance Reviews course equips HR professionals and managers with the skills and confidence to conduct fair\, effective\, and meaningful performance evaluations. Participants will learn how to set clear expectations\, assess performance objectively\, deliver constructive feedback\, manage difficult conversations\, and create development-focused action plans. The course also covers best practices for reducing bias\, ensuring consistency\, and supporting employee engagement and performance improvement. \n \nLearning Objectives \nAt the end of this course\, learners will be able to:  \n• Understand the performance management cycle and how to apply each phase to your team \n• List the components of an effective performance review  \n• Identify factors to evaluate performance in their own teams \n• Be able to differentiate between performance levels \n• Write meaningful feedback that drives performance improvement \n• Describe the steps involved in conducting a performance review conversation \n• Create an appropriate and effective development plan for all employees  \n \nSkills Practice and Action Planning  \nThrough a self-assessment and hands-on case study\, participants will evaluate their current performance review practices and explore the full performance management cycle. Learners will identify effective performance evaluation techniques\, define clear performance expectations\, and practice documenting\, preparing for\, and conducting successful performance review conversations. The course also covers writing descriptive\, actionable feedback and developing meaningful employee action plans that support growth and performance improvement. \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/conducting-effective-performance-reviews-2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:HR & Compliance
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SUMMARY:MS Excel Tips & Tricks
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nFriday\, November 20\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeFriday\, November 20\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 available\n\n\n\nLearning Excel tips is highly beneficial for anyone working with data or spreadsheets regularly. Understanding keyboard shortcuts\, formula shortcuts\, data manipulation techniques\, and data analysis features can save time and reduce errors. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user\, this class will empower you to work smarter\, not harder.  \n \nPrerequisites: The student must be a current Excel user\, and have taken Excel Level 1 or have equivalent experience. \nProgram Level: Intermediate \n \nContents: \n\nWorkbooks and File Secrets \nCustomizing Excel for Efficiency \nFilters and slicers\nThe Most Effective Shortcut Keys \nTips for Selecting and Navigating Efficiently \nFinding and Filling blank cells\nUnderstanding the power of Flash Fill and Autofill\nUsing the Quick Analysis Feature \nUsing Conditional Formatting\nFinding Duplicate records\nUsing Data Validation\nHow to effectively use Excel Indenting \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-tips-tricks-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:MS Excel Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nTuesday\, November 24\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, November 24\, 202611:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats18 seats18 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-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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UID:41874-1796115600-1796126400@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Leadership Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nTuesday\, December 1\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, December 1\, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nPrice$249Member · Non-member: $289\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats24 seats22 available\nCredits2.75 HRCI · 2.75 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nStrategic leaders are future-oriented thinkers who have a vision for a better future at the organization. They formulate and  implement adaptable plans that have well-thought-out contingencies in place. In this module\, participants will reflect upon their own strategic leadership skills. Then they will learn about four types of strategic leadership\, as well as the essential qualities of strategic leaders. Finally\, they will learn about how to apply future-oriented thinking to their own workplace. \n \nWho Should Attend \nAll managers: new/experienced and first-line/middle/senior \n \nThis course is part of Advanced Management III: The Strategic Leader (TSL) 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/strategic-leadership-essentials-2026-12-01/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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SUMMARY:MS PowerPoint Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nTuesday\, December 1\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeTuesday\, December 1\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 available\n\n\n\nThis course builds on the skills and concepts in PowerPoint Level 1. Participants will learn to control global settings using slide masters and applying effects such as transitions and timings. They'll work with images\, and learn to include media files and animation\, and explore advanced tools for using SmartArt\, tables\, and charts. Learners will also integrate other Microsoft Office files\, embed and link external resources\, and create hyperlinks.   \n \nPrerequisites: Familiarity with PowerPoint. It is suggested that you attend PowerPoint 1. \n \nContents: \n\n Slide Masters\n Notes Masters\n Creating Sections\n Transitions and timings\n Headers and Footers\n Custom slide shows\n Graphics and media\n Modifying graphics\n Insert Media\n Animations\n Customizing slide elements\n Integrating Microsoft Office files\n Embedding and linking content Hyperlinks\n Finalizing and distributing presentations\n\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-powerpoint-level-2-december-2026/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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UID:2000-1796115600-1796140800@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:MS PowerPoint Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Technology & Digital Skills \nTuesday\, December 1\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeTuesday\, December 1\, 20269:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET\nPrice$309Member · Non-member: $369\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats10 seats10 available\n\n\n\nThis course builds on the skills and concepts in PowerPoint Level 1. Participants will learn to control global settings using slide masters and applying effects such as transitions and timings. They'll work with images\, and learn to include media files and animation\, and explore advanced tools for using SmartArt\, tables\, and charts. Learners will also integrate other Microsoft Office files\, embed and link external resources\, and create hyperlinks.   \n \nPrerequisites: Familiarity with PowerPoint. It is suggested that you attend PowerPoint 1. \n \nContents: \n\n Slide Masters\n Notes Masters\n Creating Sections\n Transitions and timings\n Headers and Footers\n Custom slide shows\n Graphics and media\n Modifying graphics\n Insert Media\n Animations\n Customizing slide elements\n Integrating Microsoft Office files\n Embedding and linking content Hyperlinks\n Finalizing and distributing presentations\n\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-powerpoint-level-2-december-1-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
CATEGORIES:Technology & Digital Skills
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Supervision Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nDecember 1 – December 3\, 2026 · In Person · Charlotte \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatIn Person\nLocationCharlotte\nDate & TimeDecember 1 – December 3\, 20269:00 AM ET start\nPrice$639Member · Non-member: $769\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats24 seats24 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-7/
LOCATION:Catapult – Charlotte\, 9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.\, Suite 140\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
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UID:1837-1796115600-1796745600@letscatapult.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Management III: Strategic Leader Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management \nDecember 1 – December 8\, 2026 · Virtual Live \n\nRegister Now → \n\n\nCourse Details \n\nFormatVirtual Live\nLocationVirtual Live (Online)\nDate & TimeDecember 1 – December 8\, 20269:00 AM ET start\nPrice$639Member · Non-member: $769\nFacilitatorCatapult HR Specialists\nSeats24 seats22 available\nCredits10.5 HRCI · 10.5 SHRM PDC\n\n\n\nThe greatest leaders have a vision for the future. Additionally\, they are able to analyze many factors in order to make good decisions and plans for the future. They build teams that are ready for the long-term needs of the organization. They use their critical thinking and data analysis skills to predict logical outcomes\, and they can quickly avoid problems and adapt to changes while leading their teams to success.  \n \nIn this course\, participants learn about managing in today’s workplace\, and they gain insights and strategies for planning for the future. They learn how to build a team that is ready for the future\, and how to adapt to needs as they change. They practice thinking critically and strategically to solve complex problems. They learn the fundamentals of collecting and analyzing data to make good decisions. These skills will enable them to be more strategic leaders in their organization. \n \nWho Should Attend \nAll managers: new/experienced and first-line/middle/senior \n \nModules \n\nStrategic Leadership Essentials\nData-Driven Decision-Making\nSolving Complex Problems\nCreating Organizational Change\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-iii-strategic-leader-certificate-program-december-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Live (Online)
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