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Training & Exam Schedule

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The SOFEI Group provides professional and business development workshops for women who want to pave the way for better opportunities in their careers or business.  Training is held from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm at our training location at The National Harbor. Workshop fee includes training material, lunch, and parking.

 

Who Should Attend? 

  • Women business owners
  • Women aspiring to become community or organizational leaders

  • Women on the path to advance their careers and earning potential

  • Women who want to converse more passionately and effectively
  • Women who need to accomplish organizational tasks or goals through team-building
  • Women who want to distinguish the role of consulting and contracting
  • Women responsible for helping team members or clients thrive through coaching
  • Women responsible for managing projects

Business & Professional Development


Workshop TitleDateTimeTraining Location

Business Writing

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Advanced Communication Skills

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Applying Leadership Skills

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Advanced Business Writing

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National  Harbor

Creating & Maintaining Life Balance

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Coaching Essentials

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Consulting Skills

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Developing Yourself as a Leader

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Effective Team Management

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Fundamentals of Communication

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Getting Results without Authority

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Managing Organizational Goals

TBD

9:30 am - 4;30 pm

The National Harbor

Positive Work Environment

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Problem Solving Skills

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Project Management Skills for Non-Project Managers

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

What Good Managers Do: The First 100 Days

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Winning With People at Work

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor

Women in Leadership

TBD

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The National Harbor


Certification Testing

 

Exam TitleDateTimeExam Location

Internet and Core Computing (IC3)

TBD

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor

Microsoft Office Access

TBD

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor

Microsoft Office Excel

TBD

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor

Microsoft Office Outlook

TBD

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

TBD

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor

Microsoft Office Word

TBD

9:30 am - 12;30 pm

The National Harbor

Microsoft Technology Associate

TBD

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor


Microsoft Office Certification Training


Workshop TitleDateTimeTraining Location

Microsoft Office 2019 Complete Training Bundle

Anytime

Anytime

Online

Microsoft Office 2016 Bundle (Levels 1-2-3)

Anytime

Anytime

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Microsoft Office Access 2016 - Levels 1-2-3

Anytime

Anytime

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Microsoft Office Excel 2016 - Levels 1-2-3

Anytime

Anytime

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Microsoft Office Outlook 2016 - Levels 1-2-3

Anytime

Anytime

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Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2016 - Levels 1-2-3

Anytime

Anytime

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Getting Up to Speed with Microsoft 2013

Anytime

Anytime

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Microsoft SharePoint 2013

Anytime

Anytime

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Lunch & Learn Workshops


Workshop Title

Date

Time

Training Location

 25 Ways to Influence People

TBD

12:00 -1:00 pm

Washington, DC

Becoming a Person of InfluenceTBD12:00 - 1:00 pmWashington, DC
Build, Sell, & Close:  3 Components of BusinessTBD12:00 - 1:00 pmWashington, DC
Essential Skills for Team LeadersTBD12:00 - 1:00 pmWashington, DC
Five Levels of LeadershipTBD12:00 - 1:00 pmWashington, DC
Grow Your Influence A Day at a TimeTBD12:00 - 1:00 pmWashington, DC
Making a Difference Through Life & WorkTBD12:00 - 1:00 pmWashington, DC
Qualities of an indispensable leaderTBD12:00 - 1:00 pmWashington, DC
Put Your Dreams to the TestTBD12:00 - 1:00 pmWashington, DC


Workforce Development


Workshop TitleDate TimeTraining Location

Career Development

TBD

9:30 am  - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor

Grammar Essentials

TBD

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor

How to be a Success at Work

TBD

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor

Interviewing Techniques

TBD

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor

Resume Writing

TBD

9:30am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor

Stop Thinking Like an Employee

TBD

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor

Surviving a Layoff

TBD

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The National Harbor


About Our Trainers


Our trainers are experienced,  passionate, and committed to the professional and business growth of women.  Our business and professional development trainers have over twenty years combined work and entrepreneurship experience in private and public sectors throughout the Washington region.  And, our trainers hold undergraduate and graduate degrees, and industry-based certifications in human resource, organizational, career, and workforce development.


Training Methods


Our training methods are online, instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.


Training/Exam Cancellation Policy


Training and Exam cancellations are accepted in writing via email to c.ashford@sofeigroup.org or fax to 240.273.9529 three business days prior to scheduled training.  Refunds will not be issued for a missed exam and/or training course.  Credits will be provided to apply to a future training course.  Click here to learn more about our Training/Exam Policy.


Additional Resources


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The SOFEI Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  EIN 52-1970176.

Donations are tax-deductible.

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