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University of Arkansas Professional and Workforce Development Offering Courses to Sharpen Your Professional Skills

University of Arkansas Professional and Workforce Development is offering several classes this winter to enhance your professional skills.

Fundamentals of Event Planning
November 15, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Whether you plan corporate, non-profit or charity events, or even personal events like a wedding or a class reunion, this course will help you develop the skills and confidence needed to plan and execute it successfully. 
 
Docker Certified Associate Training Program
December 10-13, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Docker expertise is one of the fastest growing skills that companies are looking for in their engineers. Prepare for the Docker Certified Associate exam with training from the University of Arkansas. The training provides attendees with full stack Docker knowledge. 

WordPress for Business
December 11, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Over 75 million websites are built with WordPress. It’s flexible, versatile, and free. Get a hands-on introduction to one of the most powerful website platforms on the Internet. 
 
Business Communications
December 12, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Possessing advanced communication skills set you apart. Professionals must convey data-driven, meaningful, succinct and persuasive messages to stakeholders. This course will provide you with practical information regarding personal branding, presentation skills, and negotiation and influence that you can implement right away. 
 
Microsoft Excel PivotTables and Power Tools
December 13, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Harness the power of advanced PivotTable and PivotCharts features to summarize, organize, and analyze data to gain actionable insights and a competitive advantage. Gain a solid understanding of Power Tools to maximize your speed and effectiveness when analyzing data. 
 
Innovative Management Series
Multiple classes and dates available
This series offers both new and experienced managers the opportunity to explore best practices and the practical ‘how to’ of multiple management areas and challenges. Courses can be taken alone, or in any combination. Each course is taught by an expert instructor with years of experience in both management and training. 

Adobe InDesign CC
Multiple skill levels and dates available
Adobe InDesign CC provides all the tools needed to produce professional, well-designed documents and distribute them in print or digital format. Combine the two Adobe InDesign CC class levels to maximize your skills, or take a single class to move your talent up a notch. 

Microsoft Excel
Multiple skill levels and dates available
Excel gives you the power to organize, calculate, analyze, update and present your data, helping decision-makers move in the right direction. Mastering Excel is a process. Combine the three Excel class levels to maximize your skills.

For more information, visit training.uark.edu.