Excel Institute of Learning Training

“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.”
Harvey S. Firestone

HALF DAY LEADERSHIP LABS, 1-HOUR EMPOWERMENT CELLS
FULL DAY and CUSTOMIZED MASTERCLASSES
Small & Large Group Training
Virtual & Onsite Classes
Available for Conferences, Workshop & Retreats
***All courses include* *an Excel Institute of Learning Certificate***

EXCEL SIGNATURE SERIES
Great for non-traditional business owners, start-up/new businesses, solopreneurs, businesses under 5 employees and prospective business owners
Excellence in Customer Care & Essentials of Office Administration
Mastering The Art of Management
Mastering Moments: A Time Management Workshop for Peak Productivity
Fundamentals of Strategic Planning & Structuring A Grant Proposal
Bookkeeping Basics
Marketing & Social Media
Foundations of Government Procurement: A Beginner's Workshop for RFP Success
Empowering Ministries for Growth & Community Impact

NAVIGATING THE GRANT INDUSTRY TRAINING SERIES
Is Your Agency Grant Ready? Nonprofit Performance-Based Trainings
Is Your Business/Agency Grant Ready?
Effective Leadership, Management & Administration Practices
Attract, Engage, and Retain Volunteers
Program Design & Service Impact
Nurturing Partnerships With Grant Funders & Donor Retention
Strategies That Win Grants

YOUTH/ADULT ESSENTIAL LIFE & WORK SKILLS
Conflict Management
Essentials of Work Readiness
Communications
Handling Anger & Aggression
Self-Esteem & Confidence Building
Surviving Domestic Violence
Essentials of Financial Management

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COURSES
Time Management
Building High Performing Teams
Leading Effective Teams
Mastering The Art of Management
Conflict Resolution
Strategic Planning
Diversity & Cultural
Excellence In Customer Care
Grant Administration
Nonprofit Administration

YOUTH/ADULT ESSENTIAL LIFE & WORK SKILLS
Our Essential Life and Work Skills training provides youth and adults with the foundational tools needed for personal growth, workplace success, and healthy relationships. These interactive courses equip participants with practical skills to navigate challenges, build confidence, and enhance their ability to communicate effectively.

Conflict Management
Description: Learn strategies to resolve disputes constructively, handle disagreements professionally, and foster positive interactions.
Objectives:

Identify common sources of conflict.
Develop effective negotiation and mediation skills.
Apply problem-solving techniques to manage workplace and personal conflicts.

Communication Skills
Description: Master essential verbal and non-verbal communication techniques for personal and professional interactions.
Objectives:

Understand the impact of body language and tone.
Improve listening and speaking skills.
Enhance clarity and effectiveness in written and spoken communication.

Handling Anger & Aggression
Description: Gain control over anger and aggressive responses while learning positive coping mechanisms.
Objectives:

Recognize personal anger triggers.
Practice techniques for de-escalation and emotional regulation.
Apply conflict resolution strategies to prevent aggressive behavior.

Self-Esteem & Confidence Building
Description: Develop self-awareness and confidence to overcome personal and professional obstacles.
Objectives:

Cultivate a positive self-image and mindset.
Identify barriers to self-esteem and confidence.
Implement daily strategies for personal growth and resilience.

Surviving Domestic Violence
Description: Support and empower individuals experiencing or recovering from domestic violence through education and resources.
Objectives:

Recognize signs of domestic abuse.
Understand safety planning and available support systems.
Develop strategies for emotional healing and rebuilding independence.

Essentials of Financial Management
Description: Learn how to effectively manage personal and household finances, including budgeting, saving, and banking fundamentals.
Objectives:

Create and maintain a personal or household budget.
Understand the purposes and benefits of checking and savings accounts.
Develop smart financial habits for long-term stability and success.

Essentials of Work Readiness
Description: Prepare individuals with the foundational skills necessary to enter and succeed in the workforce.
Objectives:
*Help participants prioritize tasks, set goals, and maximize productivity in a professional setting.
*Foster a sense of responsibility, reliability, and ethical conduct in the workplace.
*Enhance skills in soft skills development to improve life and professional interactions.

Why Choose Our Training?

Interactive Learning: Engaging activities, real-world scenarios, and practical exercises.
Expert-Led Sessions: Facilitated by experienced trainers specializing in life and work skills development.
Customizable Programs: Tailored to meet the needs of individuals, schools, workplaces, and community organizations.

Equip your youth, adults or your team with the essential skills for a successful and fulfilling life. Contact us today to enroll or learn more about our training programs!

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COURSES

Give the leaders in your organization the tools they need to help develop effective teams. We provide everything needed to effectively develop the skills of leaders within your organization. Our Professional Development training specifically targets managers, leaders, supervisors and anyone else that needs to work with a team.

We help leaders build teams that work well together and meet business objectives required of them to accomplish your vision.

TIME MANAGEMENT
How often have you thought you need more time to feel accomplished before the end of the day? Add to this the fact that there are plenty of things that draw us away from what we should really be doing and it’s easy to understand why we are all becoming more and more stressed.

Often it can feel like the amount of time we have available is dwarfed by the amount of tasks we have to cope with in our day to day. It’s important to understand how to improve our time management skills and remove the distractions that we have to achieve success in our work and personal life.

Our Time Management training course materials aim to give your participants the tools and resources they need to increase productivity for both themselves and the organization.

GOAL: To reduce anxiety, stress and increase productivity

The benefits of Time Management:

Encourage your team to be forward thinking respond to actions before they become demands
Help people focus on the important tasks that need to be done first, so they become more productive
Remove procrastination activities that impact time and create stress
Develop plans that support project timescales in a timely manner
Practical work and life balancing skills

Objectives:
By the end of this course your participants will be able to:

Recognize what prevents them from making the best use of their time
Make necessary long medium and short term plans to help schedule, organize activities and reduce stress
Manage their ‘To Do List’ effectively
Control interruptions that limits impact
Recognize and manage common time wasters
Identify why they procrastinate and how to manage it

BUILDING HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS
It’s not easy to develop high performing teams where everyone works together and towards the same goals. If you want to harness the different skills and attributes of the people within your organization, it’s important to focus on helping leaders to understand what makes a team tick and to put the effort into actions that make a real difference.

Our Building High Performing Teams training course materials will give your participants the knowledge and skills required to meet the challenges of your organization and business goals.

GOAL: Analyze team performance, focus on each individual's key attributes to enhance their performance and inspire them to success

The benefits of Building High Performing Teams:

Work effectively with your team by nurturing talent and driving success.
Identify with different types of team members and adapt to their needs.
Understand how to adapt your leadership style to suit the situation.
Communicate effectively with team members for stronger productivity on team goals.
Effectively resolve conflict situations and promote a positive work culture.

Objectives:
By the end of this training course, your participants will be able to:

Describe high performance
Appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of team members
Measure team performance
Manage conflict in the team
Build effective relationships

LEADING EFFECTIVE TEAMS
Having an effective team around you is crucial. However, it is an area that is often left to chance, which can lead to unmotivated individuals that do not feel part of the business and consequently do not perform.

This course looks at what it takes to lead an effective team and how you can get the best out of the people in it by understanding the role of leader, both personally and from the point of view of the team.

GOAL: Motivate staff and develop strategies to support them

The benefits of Leading Effective Teams:

Identify and rate the key characteristics of effective leaders and establish actions to develop their skills.
Establishing the difference between leading and managing
Strategies on how to deal with challenging team members behavior types
Learn coaching methods and action plans