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Assertiveness Training for Women in Business

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Enhance your professional presence and command respect in the business world with AMA's empowering seminar. Develop assertiveness techniques to overcome challenges and excel in your industry. Join us and unlock your potential for success.

Monday Mar 4th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

Developing Your Analytical Skills

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Developing Your Analytical Skills: How to Research and Present Information When making decisions, how do you assess the credibility of information? Do you conduct research and gather data methodically, or act on instinct and follow the latest trends? Do you know what key questions to ask? Feel confident you’re making valid decisions? Whether you are developing a new product or service, presenting findings on a competitor’s product, or deciding...

Monday Mar 4th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

5-Day "MBA" Certificate Program

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Enhance your business acumen and develop essential leadership skills in this immersive program. Learn how to analyze data, manage people and processes, and navigate new technology, all while practicing in a realistic business simulation. Unlock your potential for success in today's ever-changing business landscape.

Monday Mar 4th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (5 sessions)

$3,995

5 sessions

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Responding to Conflict: Strategies for Improved Communication

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Learn how to effectively manage conflicts and improve communication in a business setting with this comprehensive course from the American Management Association. Gain valuable skills to identify the causes of conflict and choose appropriate strategies to resolve them, while also developing greater self-awareness and emotional control. Expand your conflict management skills and find productive ways to handle conflicts positively.

Monday Dec 18th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,695

2 sessions

Making the Transition to Management

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Learn the essential skills and strategies to successfully transition into a management role and become an effective leader in just two days. Gain confidence in planning, organizing, coaching, motivating, delegating, and communicating with your team to drive productivity and achieve success. Elevate your managerial capabilities with this comprehensive training program.

Monday Feb 26th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

Negotiating to Win

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Gain the skills, insights and competencies required in all negotiations—in every industry—at every level. Whether it’s allocating resources for a project, funding a new initiative or establishing a supply chain for a new product or service, negotiation is inevitably at the heart of the process. But few people understand the structure, techniques and approaches available to them as they seek to positively influence an outcome. This hands-on...

Thursday Mar 7th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,695

2 sessions

Management Skills for New Managers

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Gain the essential management skills you need to excel in your role with this comprehensive course from the American Management Association. Discover effective leadership techniques, enhance your communication abilities, and master the art of delegation to elevate your team and achieve new levels of success.

Thursday Jan 18th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,695

2 sessions

Coaching for Optimal Job Performance

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Every employee can reach higher levels of performance, including your average and best performers. What they need is a manager who can coach: someone who can routinely observe, assess, and interact in ways that develop and maximize their individual effectiveness. This is your seminar to raise their potential and level of performance and get the most out of your team. Who Should Attend Managers who want to improve results and get higher performance...

Monday Mar 11th, 9am–5pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Gain the financial skills you need to advance your career with the American Management Association. Learn to interpret financial reports, make data-driven decisions, and communicate your value to the bottom line. Elevate your role as a non-financial manager in just two days.

Monday Jan 22nd, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

Leadership Development for Women

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Enhance your leadership abilities with this hands-on training seminar. Designed for women looking to advance their careers in today’s workforce. Who Should Attend: Female business professionals who are looking to move forward in their organizations by developing the best possible leadership style to fit the positions they want. Despite years of advances in both legal and corporate policy, many qualified women don’t get the jobs they want....

Thursday Mar 21st, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

Women Leading with Impact: Resilience

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Women Leading with Impact: Resilience and Strategic Risk-Taking Why do some women thrive professionally while others are passed over for career advancement opportunities? The answer is often a lack of resilience and resistance to taking risks—due to a variety of factors. For women, it is especially important to develop greater “bounce back” skills and gain more comfort with strategic risk-taking. Fortunately, the ability to transform challenges...

Thursday Mar 14th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

Building a Powerful Network: How Leaders Get Buy-in, Alignment and Commitment

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Unlock the power of your professional network and gain valuable resources, insights, and opportunities with this course from American Management Association. Discover proven techniques and strategies for building a diverse and powerful people network, both inside and outside your organization, to achieve your goals as a leader or entrepreneur. Expand and maximize your network to access new resources, stay ahead of organizational changes, and make informed decisions in your industry.

Monday Mar 11th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,595

2 sessions

The 7 Habits for Managers: Essential Skills and Tools

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

The 7 Habits for Managers: Essential Skills and Tools for Leading Teams National surveys* of thousands of employees disclosed that while many people work hard, they are worried about their lack of effectiveness. Survey results indicate: 1. Less than 50% of your team’s time is spent on the company’s most important objectives2. Only 14% of employees feel they are contributing to company success3. Less than half of your team know company’s goals...

Thursday Mar 21st, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,795

2 sessions

Leading Change: How to Rise to the Challenge and Inspire Others

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA

Discover strategies to lead more effectively through continuous change and sustain top performance.

Wednesday Mar 13th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,695

2 sessions

PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp

Project Management Academy @ 1900 N Quinn St, Arlington, VA

Get the essential certification you need to advance your project management career. Join our comprehensive training program to become a PMP Certified Project Manager and unlock new opportunities in your field. Don't miss out, register now!

Monday Dec 18th, 8:30am–6pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$1,995

4 sessions

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Discover the Best Business Classes in Washington, D.C.

Business is the practice of exchanging goods and services for a profit or to advance a cause (i.e., non-profit business). There are innumerable jobs in business and a wide application for business knowledge and skills, which is why it is one of the most popular college degrees. Whether you are starting your own business, entering the workforce, or seeking promotion at your current company, taking business classes will give you the skills you need to achieve your goals.

Are you looking for ways to make your brand stand out online? Consider taking a marketing/SEO class to help drive customers to your website. Do you want to advance in your current career and raise your earning potential? A business certification course can give you the knowledge and skills to reach this goal. Are you looking for a way to make your resume stand out and increase your marketable skills? Taking a comprehensive business course will show future employers that you have the skills to be successful in your job. 

Best Business Classes & Schools in

There are numerous classes in many different aspects of business available for area residents. Communication is one of the most important skills to have in any position, but especially in business. In American Management Association's Business Communication Certificate Program, you'll learn how to effectively and tactfully get your point across. 

In three days you'll cover subjects such as the power of self-awareness, the three Vs of communication (vocal, verbal, and visual), customizing your message for your audience, using storytelling to improve rapport, effective business writing, and presentation skills. This beginner-friendly course is open to professionals of all skill levels who need to be strong communicators in their roles. 

Founded in 1923, the American Management Association (AMA) offers professional development classes virtually and in person throughout the country. 

Strengthen your written communication skills with AMA's 2-Day Business Writing Workshop. In this course, you'll learn how to easily and quickly compose a variety of business documents such as letters, proposals, memos, reports, and performance evaluations. The class covers formulas and formats for different types of writing, how to write for a specific audience, as well as proofreading and editing tips. The course is open to all skill levels ages 21 and older.

When working in business, there is a good chance you'll have to deliver a PowerPoint presentation at some point. Noble Desktop's PowerPoint in a Day workshop will help you make your presentation truly stand out from the rest. In this one-day class taught live online, you'll learn how to create dynamic PowerPoint presentations to relay information to your colleagues and clients. 

Suitable for all skill levels, this class is great for both PowerPoint novices and those who want to improve their presentation skills. Included in the price of the class is a PowerPoint video suite with several hours of course content for you to view at any time. Established in 1990, Noble Desktop is a leading design and coding school that provides a variety of courses taught in-person in New York City and online. 

Prepare for a career as a data or business analyst with Noble Desktop's Data Analytics Certificate course. A high-growth and in-demand field, business analytics is the process of extracting raw data and transforming it into actionable insights to improve business decisions. In this project-based course, you'll learn how to use various tools and technologies to gather, analyze and create visualizations of data. D.C. area residents can attend this 26-day class live online. 

Critical thinking skills are crucial for problem-solving and making the best decisions in business. Critical Thinking Training offered by Learning Tree International will show you how to apply problem-solving techniques to a corporate setting. In this three-day workshop, you'll learn how to question assumptions and enhance your personal creativity in order to come up with better solutions to issues in the workplace. 

Learning Tree International provides IT and management training classes to businesses worldwide. They offer courses at their multiple education centers as well as onsite at client facilities. 

Learn how to increase your awareness of others and value human differences in Diversity in the Workplace Training: Building Bridges, also offered by Learning Tree. In this two-day beginner-friendly course you'll learn useful workplace and life skills such as how to identify the major components of culture and its influence on personal identity, as well as how to take steps towards a more inclusive workplace. You'll also have the benefit of receiving one-on-one instructor coaching available after the class. 

Are you a project manager who wants to advance in your career? If so, consider taking Learning Tree's Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. The PMP certification shows that you have the skills and experience to effectively manage projects at a business. 

Taught by a Project Management Institute (PMI) certified instructor, this five-day course will prepare you for successfully completing the PMP exam required to earn your certification. You'll have access to individual coaching as well as an exam simulator that provides hundreds of practice test questions. It is recommended to have at least three years of project management experience to fully benefit from this course. 

Project Management Academy also offers a PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp that will prepare you for PMP certification. This four-day boot camp is meant for project managers looking to earn their PMP certification but can also be taken by anyone interested in learning project management fundamentals.

In addition to in-person instruction, you'll receive test prep assistance such as post-class tutoring, PMP exercises and games, exam prep sample questions, and a realistic mock exam. Project Management Academy offers training across the country for PMP exam prep. Their D.C. area PMP boot camp is located in Arlington, Virginia. 

Washington, D.C Industries That Use Business

As the nation's capital, has numerous business and professional services jobs, as well as a significant proportion of residents working for the federal government. There are also a number of other government-related jobs such as defense contractors, non-profit organizations, law firms, and other professional organizations in the D.C. area. 

Tourism is another major industry in D.C. In 2019, 22.8 million people from the U.S. visited the nation's capital and spent $8.2 billion in the city alone. Such heavy tourism leads to a productive hospitality and leisure sector. D.C. also has productive transportation, education, and healthcare industries, with one of the busiest rail systems in the U.S. and renowned medical research institutions and medical schools. 

Business Jobs & Salaries in

The D.C. area is a great place to be for a career in business. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) business and financial operations jobs account for 12.4% of all employment in the area, the highest percentage of all occupations. Moreover, the average hourly wage for business jobs is about $50, greater than the national average of $41. 

Among business and financial occupations, jobs with the highest employment are management analysts ($118,000 median annual salary), accountants and auditors ($102,000), human resources specialists ($93,140), project management specialists ($115,000), and market research analysts ($93,000). The highest-paid jobs are personal financial advisors ($145,700) and financial examiners ($120,000).

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