Connecticut State Employee Training Program

Business and Workplace Skills

• A Mindfulness Guide to Productivity, Peace—and Sleep!

  Learn techniques to increase workplace productivity while reducing stress and anxiety. This workshop explores mindfulness strategies, meditation and mental clarity exercises.
  

  CRN: AS-81520  
  Dates: April 10, 17, 24, 2026
  Days: Friday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Always Know the Right Thing to Say

  This workshop equips participants with strategies to enhance workplace communication, enabling them to respond effectively in professional situations. Learn key phrases, assertiveness techniques and conflict resolution methods.

  CRN: AS-81514 
  Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2026
  Days: Wednesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Applying Sport Psychology to the Workplace

  Discover how sport psychology principles boost workplace performance, motivation, and teamwork. Learn strategies for resilience, focus, goal setting, and effective leadership to enhance collaboration and productivity.

  CRN: MA-81450
  Dates: April 24-May 1, 2026
  Days: Fridays
  Time: 1-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Manchester
  Instructor: Beverly Salzman
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
  Cost: $200

• Beginning Grant Writing Workshop

  A follow-up to "Introduction to Grant Writing," this course allows students to practice writing a grant using the Connecticut Common Grant Application form. Topics include drafting sections of a grant, peer and instructor reviews and creating a complete draft proposal. Prerequisite: Introduction to Grant Writing or minor experience in grant writing.
  

  CRN: MA-81324
  Dates: April 10-17, 2026
  Days: Fridays
  Time: 1-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Manchester
  Instructor: Beverly Salzman
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
  Cost: $200

• Best Practices of Effective Workplace Writing

  To look at the fundamentals of clear business writing, and the role it plays in a state agency. We look at grammar, sentence structure, most common forms of workplace writing, effective body language, the role of AI assistance in writing, team writing and more. This course is interactive and will require a bit of additional work outside of the class hours. Outcomes include improving written content clarity, formatting and proofreading skills. Engaging, helpful and fun!
  

  CRN: NV-81204
  Dates: May 13 and 15, 2026
  Days:  Wednesday and Friday
  Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
  Modality/Location:  On Ground, Naugatuck Valley Waterbury Campus Tech Hall Rm 646
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley
  Instructor: Frances Trelease
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 1.2
  Cost:  $400

• Business Analyst (EBCA Certification)

  CRN: GW-81086
  Dates: March 16-June 3, 2026
  Days:  Monday and Wednesday
  Time: 12-2 p.m.
  Modality/Location:  Online
  Offered by: CT State Gateway
  Instructor: Belinda McClain
  Contact Hours/CEUs: TBD
  Cost:  $1,267

• Career Success Builder

  This course helps you build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in your career. Learn how to set goals, develop your professional presence and manage your career growth.
  
  CRN: AS-81522
  Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2026
  Days: Tuesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Communication Skills a Must

  Ever think of the perfect thing to say–when it's too late? Or perhaps you're becoming frustrated with the amount of explanation it takes for others just to get the job done. This certificate program will help you build essential and effective communication skills–whether you're interacting with clients or co-workers virtually, reporting upward, or working as part of an actual or virtual team. You'll learn to manage emotional responses, develop intuition (internal wisdom), create "default language," and enhance your critical thinking skills under stress to position yourself as a true professional.

  CRN: AS-TBD
  Dates: June 10, 17, 24, 2026
  Days: Wednesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Effective Negotiations

  This course is designed to help you learn how to negotiate effectively by moving away from confrontational thinking and conflict-based negotiating.  It includes practice exercises and critiques to help individuals gain the confidence to work with difficult negotiators.

  By the end of this session, you will:

  • Define negotiation
  • Discuss I Win-You Lose negotiations
  • Review Win-Win Negotiations
  • Review the 3 Ps and the Big L
  • Work on building effective proposals
  • Gain tips for dealing with difficult negotiators
  • Discuss negotiating from weakness
  • Review how to unlock deadlocks
  • Work on building relationships
  • Negotiate from a position of nice
  • Practice using negotiation skills

  CRN: NV-81248
  Dates: April 23, 2026
  Days: Thursday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Zoom)
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley
  Instructor: Amy Blackwood Gillespie
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
  Cost: $210                

• Emotional Intelligence

  Explore emotional intelligence concepts and practices to improve self-awareness, empathy and relationships in the workplace. Learn to enhance your emotional intelligence for personal and professional growth.
  

  CRN: AS-TBD
  Dates: June 15, 22, 29, 2026
  Days: Monday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Grant Writing Basic and Advanced

  BASIC: This course works to build an understanding of the politics, terminology and processes of effective grant writing. It provides a road map to successful grant applications, but only briefly mentions state and federal grants, focusing more on private and foundation grant funding. 

  By the end of this session, participants will:

  • Recognize grant terminology
  • Discuss the difference between grant writing and fundraising
  • Review the determinants of project fundability
  • Search for sources of grant funding and efficient grant research
  • Review and practice effective proposal development
  • Discuss how to cultivate potential grant funders
  • Review the difference between goals, objectives and outcomes
  • Practice the basic components of grant proposals
  • Review best practices for grant writers

  ADVANCED: This course builds on the materials presented in Grant Writing for Beginners.  It is designed to be the next stage for those looking to apply for state and federal grants.  The course covers the online systems that one must navigate to find, research and successfully apply for state and federal grant funding. 

  By the end of the session, the participants will be able to:

  • Review grant writing basics
  • Discuss acronyms and terminology
  • Discuss nonprofit funding sources
  • Assess whether you have the fundamental pieces in place to begin searching for grants
  • Review types of Federal grants
  • Discuss reasons/conditions for applying for grants
  • Practice working with various state and federal online grant systems
  • Review planning your proposal
  • Discuss criteria and rules

  CRN: NV-81244
  Dates: March 19 and 20, 2026
  Days: Thursday and Friday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Live Virtual / Zoom platform
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley Campus
  Instructor: Amy Blackwood Gillespie
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 1.2
  Cost: $399

• Introduction to AI for Writing and Productivity

  Learn how AI can enhance workplace productivity and writing skills. Experiment with AI tools and effective prompt engineering techniques.

  CRN: AS- 81517 
  Dates: March 20, 27, 2026
  Days: Friday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
  Cost: $480

  CRN: AS- TBD
  Dates: June 1, 8, 2026
  Days: Monday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs 
  Cost: $480

• Introduction to Grant Writing

  This course covers key strategies for writing effective grant proposals. Topics include the Connecticut Common Grant Application form, project descriptions, budgeting, research methods and meeting funders. Students will also learn how to cope with rejection and utilize Online (Live Remote) resources for grant writing.
  

  CRN: MA-81323
  Dates: March 20-27, 2026
  Days: Fridays
  Time: 1-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Manchester
  Instructor: Beverly Salzman
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
  Cost: $200

• Introduction to Personal Finance

  Hands-on introductory class to personal finance. You'll have the opportunity to review and evaluate identifying income, expenses, cyclical expenses, creating a budget, personal finance metrics, credit score, savings (a variety of savings options) and other useful information and resources and tools regarding personal finance.  Microsoft Office tools are primarily used for this course.  Many helpful and excellent resources and sites are shared during this class to assist in developing an individual guide to personal finance.

  CRN: NV-81243
  Dates: April 22, 2026 
  Days:  Wednesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location:  Live Virtual MS Teams or Webex
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley
  Instructor: Juan de la Rosa
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
  Cost: $210

• Level Up Your Customer Service Skills

  This course will teach you how to provide exceptional customer service, with practical tools for handling customer needs, resolving issues and exceeding expectations.

  CRN: AS-81501  
  Dates: March 19, 26, and April 2, 2026
  Days: Thursday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Neuroplasticity: Train the Brain for Better Performance

  Neuroplasticity is the concept that the brain is plastic and capable of change. Your brain is designed to learn, grow and rewire itself throughout life. The key is using your brain's neuroplasticity to create new habits that enhance the quality of your professional and personal life. You can activate your brain's "delete button" to change your unwanted behavior, thinking and emotions. This highly interactive workshop teaches the ten fundamentals of neuroplasticity to help rewire your brain for success.

  CRN: AS-81512   
  Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2026
  Days: Thursday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• OSHA 10

  This self-paced OSHA 10 course is designed to provide workers in various industries—including healthcare, electrical, manufacturing and warehouse settings—with essential safety training. It covers general industry hazards (excluding construction-only jobs). Upon passing the final assessment, participants will receive an OSHA-10 national certification.
  
  CRN: GW-TBD
  Dates: March 2-16, 2026
  Days: Self-Paced (with an initial Online (Live Remote) WebEx meeting on March 2 at 9 a.m.)
  Time: Self-Paced
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote/Self-Paced)
  Offered by: CT State Gateway
  Instructor: Pam Walsh
  Contact Hour/CEU: 10 hours, 1.0 CEUS
  Cost: $267

• Productivity Under Pressure

  Learn strategies for staying productive and managing stress in high-pressure situations. This workshop focuses on improving time management and mental focus when working under tight deadlines.

  CRN: AS-81519 
  Dates: March 5, 12, 2026
  Days: Thursday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
  Cost: $350

• Recharge and Renew: A Guide to Growth and Mental Health

  Focus on mental well-being and personal growth strategies. Learn how to recharge, renew and foster a healthy mindset for professional and personal success.

  CRN: AS-81523
  Dates: May 22, 29, and June 5, 2026
  Days: Friday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Technical Writing

  Learn the skills needed for effective technical writing in the workplace. This course covers writing clear, concise and professional documents such as manuals, instructions and reports.

  CRN: AS- 81518 
  Dates: March 23, 30, and April 6, 2026
  Days: Monday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Time Management Tips, Tricks and Take-Aways

  This workshop will help you increase productivity, manage time stress and enjoy your workday through proven methods like storyboarding, SWOT analysis and goal setting.

  CRN: AS-81513 
  Dates: March 24, 31, and April 7, 2026
  Days: Tuesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

Computer Skills and Technology

• Adobe Acrobat: PDF Files, Formats and Forms

  Create Adobe PDF files from Word, Excel, emails or web pages while maintaining formatting and fonts. Use a variety of tools to edit, combine pages, place graphics, import and export content and assign security. Create electronic forms for easy, secure distribution, collaboration and data collection. Create interactive text fields, check boxes, drop-down menus and more.
  

  CRN: MA-81329
  Dates: April 10-May 1, 2026
  Days: Fridays
  Time: 1-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Manchester
  Instructor: John Hilditch
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
  Cost: $360
  

• CISSP Review

  This Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Review course prepares students for the CISSP certification exam by covering security principles, risk management, asset security, cryptography and security architecture. Ideal for professionals seeking CISSP certification.
  

  CRN: MA-81339
  Dates: April 20-24, 2026
  Days: Monday-Friday
  Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Manchester
  Instructor: Jayson Ferron
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 35 hours, 3.5 CEUs
  Cost: $600
  

• Cybersecurity Framework V2.0

  This intensive course covers the latest version of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), focusing on risk assessment, threat mitigation and security best practices for organizations. Participants will learn how to implement security measures aligned with industry standards.
  

  CRN: MA-81337
  Dates: June 22-25, 2026
  Days: Monday-Thursday
  Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Manchester
  Instructor: Jayson Ferron
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 28 hours, 2.8 CEUs
  Cost: $975
  

• Excel 2019: Intermediate–V Lookups, Pivot Tables and More

  Intermediate Excel is intended for those with previous experience in using Microsoft Excel 365 and who are proficient with basic Excel skills. The main topics covered in this course: Text and Date Functions, Named Ranges, Summarizing Data, Tables, Pivot Tables, Charts and Slicers, Data Validation, Conditional Logic, Automating Lookups, V Lookups, H Lookups, X Lookups, Recording Macros and Professional Dashboards.  Better data analysis and presentation, as well as the required skill set for certification in Microsoft Excel.
  Required text: Live virtual class only. Laptop, Desktop or tablet with audio/video and camera required to participate in the class. Live virtual course using Microsoft Office 365. Reliable internet access required. PC format only. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge and proficiency in an Intro to Excel course or comparable basic knowledge of Excel.

  CRN: 81249
  Dates: Friday
  Days: May 1, 2026
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Virtual Microsoft Teams or WebEx
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley Campus
  Instructor: Cindy Averill
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
  Cost: $275

• Excel Dashboards

  This course teaches students to build real-time Excel dashboards by importing data, using functions, creating charts, pivot tables, interactive filters and macros. It also covers dashboard design, visual element control, security and publishing dynamic dashboards to applications like PowerPoint. Prerequisites: Excel Data and Functions course, Excel Pivot Tables course or equivalent knowledge. Students must also have prior knowledge of functions, formulas, sorting and filtering, pivot tables, pivot charts and slicers.

  CRN: MA-81332
  Dates: April 13-20, 2026
  Days: Monday and Wednesday
  Time: 1-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Manchester
  Instructor: John Hilditch
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 9 hours, 0.9 CEUs
  Cost: $280
  

• Excel Data and Functions

  This comprehensive course teaches students to harness the full power of Excel by mastering pivot tables for detailed data analysis, custom calculations, filtering, grouping and conditional formatting. It emphasizes creating clear, annotated reports and explores advanced pivot table manipulation and slicer design for efficient data filtering and presentation. Prerequisite: Excel Introduction or equivalent (knowledge of simple formulas/functions, charts, basic data sorting and filtering).
  

  CRN: MA-81328
  Dates: March 16-25, 2026
  Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
  Time: 1-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Manchester
  Instructor: John Hilditch
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
  Cost: $360
  

• Excel Pivot Tables and Charts

  Learn to use pivot tables to analyze, summarize and visualize data through filtering, sorting, grouping, custom calculations and conditional formatting. The course also covers advanced tools like slicers, timelines, calculated fields and dynamic reporting elements to create clear, interactive and effective data presentations. Prerequisite: Excel Introduction or equivalent (knowledge of simple formulas/functions, charts, basic data sorting and filtering.
  

  CRN: MA-81327
  Dates: March 30-April 8, 2026
  Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
  Time: 1-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Manchester
  Instructor: John Hilditch
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
  Cost: $360
  

• Excel Power Pivot and Power Query

  This course introduces students to Excel’s advanced data tools—Power Query and Power Pivot—for modern data analysis and business intelligence. Students will learn to clean, transform and model large datasets, use DAX for advanced calculations and build interactive dashboards through hands-on, real-world projects. Prerequisite: Excel Data & Functions, Pivot Tables and Dashboard courses or permission of the coordinator or instructor.

  CRN: MA-81333
  Dates: April 27-May 13, 2026
  Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
  Time: 1-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live/Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Manchester
  Instructor: John Hilditch
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480
  
  

• Introduction to AI and Copilot (Microsoft)

  This is a hands-on, virtual introductory course that utilizes MS Copilot and AI. This class will be using Copilot Chat for brainstorming, analyzing, and creating files using MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. No prior experience necessary!

  CRN: NV-81257
  Dates: May 20, 2026
  Days: Wednesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location:  Live Virtual MS Teams or Webex
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley
  Instructor: Juan de la Rosa
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
  Cost: $210

• MS Access

  This course introduces Microsoft Access, covering database design, table relationships, queries, forms and report generation.

  CRN: AS-81515
  Dates: March 25, 2026
  Days: Wednesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
  Cost: $200

• PowerPoint Level 1

  Learn to create visually engaging PowerPoint presentations using slide layouts, animations and multimedia integration.

  CRN: AS-81516 
  Dates: March 30, 2026
  Days: Monday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
  Cost: $200

• PowerPoint Level 2

  Expanding on PowerPoint Level 1, this course covers advanced design techniques, interactive elements and collaboration tools.

  CRN: AS-81527 
  Dates: April 1, 2026
  Days: Wednesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
  Cost: $200

• Word Level 1

  This introductory Microsoft Word course teaches students how to create, edit and format documents. Topics include text formatting, page layouts, headers and footers and basic table creation.

  CRN: AS-81524
  Dates: April 27, 2026
  Days: Monday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
  Cost: $200

  CRN: AS-81525
  Dates: May 4, 2026
  Days: Monday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
  Cost: $200

• Word Level 2

  Building upon Word Level 1, this course covers advanced document formatting, styles, mail merge and collaboration tools such as track changes and comments.

  CRN: AS-81526
  Dates: May 18, 2026
  Days: Monday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
  Cost: $200

  CRN: AS-TBD
  Dates: June 1, 2025
  Days: Monday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Shyrel Bauby
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 6 hours, 0.6 CEUs
  Cost: $200

Leadership, Management and Supervision

• Communication For Supervisors and Other Leaders

  Learn what to say and how to say it when navigating the challenging terrain of leadership communication. Develop day-to-day communication practices and strategies to bring back to the workplace that will foster cooperation and collaboration. Learn successful techniques to effectively engage--whether at a Teams meeting, across a desk, or via email.

  CRN: AS-81511  
  Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 2026
  Days: Thursday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Effective Leadership Techniques for Women – Part I

  This session is designed to help women assess their current leadership skills and improve those that they see as needing the most improvement. It stresses confidence, power and the natural skills that women bring to leadership. The session also helps women become more successful in dealing with conflicts, interactions that make them feel powerless and with difficult people. Techniques for ways to manage conflicting priorities are also discussed.
   
  At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Gain respect through the effective use of power
  • Become authoritative, self-possessed and in control
  • Become more assertive in your use of decision-making and problem-solving
  • Discuss the benefits and skills that women bring to leadership
  • Practice effective techniques for dealing with difficult people and conflicts
  • Become better at managing conflicting priorities
  • Use practice activities to make yourself more powerful 

  CRN: NV-81246
  Dates: March 16, 2026
  Days: Monday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location:  Online (Zoom)
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley
  Instructor: Amy Blackwood Gillespie
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
  Cost: $210

• Effective Leadership Techniques for Women – Part II

  This session extends the skills taught in the first session.
  This course focuses on giving women the skills they need to expand their leadership roles in the workplace. It reviews the skills needed to increase their personal power, financial stability and future roles in the home and in the workplace.
   
  Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Review the materials covered in Effective Leadership for Women Part 1
  • Discuss Lean In and practice Lean In Circles
  • Discuss the current statistics of women at work
  • Review women's history and the ERA
  • Review pay equity statistics for women
  • Assess your financial well-being and discuss steps to improve your wealth
  • Review and discuss what you do to take care of yourself and your money
  • Review techniques to get ahead and gain respect in the workplace
  • Create an action plan for improving personal empowerment
    

  CRN: NV-81247
  Dates: March 17, 2026
  Days: Tuesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location:  Online (Zoom)
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley
  Instructor: Amy Blackwood Gillespie
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
  Cost: $210

• Everyday Leadership

  You don't have to be an agency director or CEO to be a leader. Leadership can start right here, right now, in the day-to-day practices and strategies you bring to the workplace. This engaging workshop explores leadership in working life, helping participants develop a toolkit of strategies to enhance their leadership skills, from effective listening to motivational techniques.
  

  CRN: AS-TBD
  Dates: June 4, 11,18, 2026
  Days: Thursday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480
  

• First Time Supervisor – Part 1

  Transitioning into a supervisory role can be challenging. This two-day course helps new supervisors develop leadership skills, time-management strategies and conflict-resolution techniques. Topics include team-building, coaching employees and managing the transition from co-worker to supervisor.
  
  CRN: GW-81063
  Dates: March 29-20, 2026
  Days: Thursday and Friday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: On-Campus (CT State Gateway)
  Instructor: Tameika Miller
  Contact Hour/CEU: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUS
  Cost: $325

• First Time Supervisor – Part 2

  A continuation of "First Time Supervisor – Part 1," this course focuses on refining leadership styles and building strong teams. Participants will learn advanced management techniques, conflict resolution and coaching strategies to enhance workplace performance.
  
  CRN: GW-81062
  Dates: April 30 and May 1, 2026
  Days: Thursday and Friday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: On-Campus (CT State Gateway)
  Instructor: Tameika Miller
  Contact Hour/CEU: 12 hour, 1.2 CEUS
  Cost: $325

• Introduction to Strategic Planning

  If you're new to strategic planning or it's been a while since your last plan, Introduction to Strategic Planning will help. Explore strategic planning from its initial framework to vital commitments to accountability. Shape your own approaches to coordination, leadership, effective meetings, SWOT analysis, goals, outcomes, evaluation, follow-up, recordkeeping, distribution, relevance, and sustainability. Use proven sample plans and handy templates to tailor sections of your new strategic plan. Bring your current plan as a starting point.

  CRN: NV-81203
  Dates: April 8, 2026
  Days: Wednesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location:  Naugatuck Valley Waterbury Campus – Room pending
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley
  Instructor: Waldemar “Wally” Kostrzewa
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
  Cost: $210

• Leadership Tools

  Learn what it takes to become a more effective leader. Understand how to leverage your leadership style, while adapting traits based on your secondary leadership style. Discover how to be a more effective “people reader,” communicator, delegator and much more! Leave with a customized “toolkit” of best practices that will help you every day!

  CRN: AS-81510
  Dates: March 4, 11,18, 2026
  Days: Wednesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Leadership Training

  You will gain a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of your leadership style, as well as acquire an abundance of “takeaways” that you can immediately put into practice. We will focus on 5 key areas: self-growth, workplace ethics, communication, team building and change management

  CRN: AS-TBD
  Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 2026
  Days: Tuesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Leading Effective Meetings

  Avoid the common pitfalls of poor meetings and reach your meeting goals. Leading Effective Meetings covers what needs attention before, during, and after various kinds of meetings, beginning with the first question: Do we really need a meeting? Learn to set an agenda, prepare materials, lead the meeting, delegate tasks, coordinate interdepartmental groups, write meeting notes, and follow up on decisions. Your personal action plan will include types of meetings, discussion techniques, difficult personalities, and virtual/hybrid meetings.

  CRN: TBD
  Dates: June 4, 2026
  Days: Thursday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location:  Naugatuck Valley Waterbury Campus – Room pending
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley
  Instructor: Waldemar “Wally” Kostrzewa
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
  Cost: $210

• Leading Together: Best Practices in State Government

  Examine leadership strategies for state government employees, focusing on collaboration and best practices for effective public service.

  CRN: AS-81521 
  Dates: April 15, 22, 29, 2026
  Days: Wednesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Listen to Learn and Lead

  You may hear well, but do you listen well? With all our workplace distractions and those unconscious biases, you’re missing more than you think. Listening makes you a more effective leader. Listen to Lead offers practical approaches with practice time to get the message. Topics include: listening styles, workplace and personal barriers, bad habits, red flag words, body language, better questions, interviewing, virtual meetings, phone calls, and difficult people. You’ll design a personalized action plan to listen better and help others do the same.

  CRN: AS-81202
  Dates: April 28, 2026
  Days: Tuesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Naugatuck Valley Waterbury Campus Founders Hall Rm 121
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley Campus
  Instructor: Waldemar “Wally” Kostrzewa
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
  Cost: $210

• Managing with Emotional Intelligence

  This course is designed to provide you with information regarding your own Emotional Intelligence level.  How to improve your social skills, emotional control, flexibility, optimism and overall ability to deal with conflicts between people.  Acquiring or improving Emotional Intelligence will make you a better communicator and manager.

  Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the benefits and challenges of applying emotional intelligence
  • Review what makes a person emotionally intelligent
  • Obtain tools for assessing individual and organizational strengths and opportunities for improvement
  • Assess why strategies regarding dealing with people are important
  • Learn the core skills needed for emotional intelligence
  • Assess their own emotional intelligence level
  • Discuss the five emotional intelligence skills
  • Review thinking smart strategies
  • Prepare mental scripts
  • Practice optimistic thinking
  • Discuss social skills, emotional control and flexibility
  • Assess organizational self-awareness
  • Practice improving organizational self-awareness
  • Encourage flexibility and problem-solving
  • Model and encourage emotional control
  • Understand model strategies and examples for using emotional intelligence in business and social settings and with family and friends

  CRN: NV-81245
  Dates: April 2, 2026 
  Days: Thursday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location:  Virtual Zoom Link
  Offered by: CT State Naugatuck Valley Campus
  Instructor: Amy Blackwood Gillespie
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 0.6
  Cost: $210

• Supervisory Skills/ Management

  Learn best supervisory practices and strategies to help your direct reports achieve their personal best. This course centers on understanding how to master motivation, goal setting, and communication.

  CRN: AS-TBD
  Dates: June 23, 30, 2026
  Days: Tuesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 12 hours, 1.2 CEUs
  Cost: $350

• The Upward Mobility and Supervisory Skills Toolkit

  Gain the skills needed to advance in your career while improving your leadership abilities. This workshop focuses on essential supervisory skills for upward mobility in your professional life.

  CRN: AS- 81507
  Dates: April 14, 21, 28, 2026
  Days: Tuesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor

  Dealing with “buddy-to-boss syndrome “is one of the most difficult rites of passage as you enter the supervisory ranks. Setting boundaries and expectations are key factors in making a smooth transition. In this highly participative workshop, you will gain an IRL (In Real Life) toolkit of best practices, tips, and strategies that you can put to work immediately.

  CRN: AS-81508  
  Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2026
  Days: Monday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

• Women in Leadership

  This course explores leadership challenges and strategies from a female perspective, encouraging personal and professional growth in leadership roles.
  

  CRN: AS- 81509 
  Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 2026
  Days: Tuesday
  Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Modality/Location: Online (Live Remote)
  Offered by: CT State Asnuntuck
  Instructor: Margaret DeMarino
  Contact Hours/CEUs: 18 hours, 1.8 CEUs
  Cost: $480

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