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This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of the non-profit sector, helping you understand non-profit operations, board development and engagement, as well as strategic planning and financial compliance.

DePaul is offering online mini-course modules for their students that need to fulfill general education coursework for teacher licensure.

Join us to learn about our three different HR certificate programs and how we can serve your career goals!

The Human Resources Competencies course teaches the competencies and knowledge that the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) believes prepares HR professionals for certification and success in human resource positions.

Geared toward preparing professionals to work in International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, this graduate-level certificate program provides instruction related to the IB history and philosophy, curriculum design and methodology, the assessment of learning, and the use of student data for instructional decision-making.

The four-part workshop will equip participants with a high-level understanding of different types of grants, key components of the grant writing process, nonprofit fundraising terminology, considerations for grant applications, and tips for beginners.

Learn about the roles and rights of being a steward, how to write and handle grievances, how to deal with management, and how to keep your workplace organized. Additionally, learn the rights of workers and union members under various labor laws including the National Labor Relations Act, Illinois public sector laws, the Family Medical Leave Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Learn how to create verbal and written union communications including leaflets, newsletters, phone scripts and field messaging, and how to effectively use social media for outreach and campaigns. The class will also teach students how to improve their public speaking skills, and how to run effective meetings using Parliamentary Procedure and other formats.

In this class, students will learn how to prepare for arbitration. Skills include direct examination, cross examination, and opening and closing statements. Students will also participate in a mock arbitration hearing. In addition, students will learn about the relationship between unions and the political world, and how to engage in it effectively.

Students will learn about the many aspects of collective bargaining including researching employers, costing out the contract, surveying members for contract priorities, preparing contract language and proposals, tools for effective negotiations, interest based bargaining benefits and hazards, recognizing surface bargaining, internal organizing, strike preparation and alternatives to strike, and ratifying the contract. An overview of labor-management relations during and after negotiations will also be covered. In the final weeks, students will participate in a collective bargaining role-play.

Through an expansive overview, students will gain a greater understanding of the history of the United States labor movement. This includes learning about the history of U.S. labor markets, labor leaders, mass movements, the strengths and weaknesses, and mistakes and triumphs of unions and other labor focused organizations. Intertwined with this history, students will be introduced to economic trends and policies, from the federal deficit to the minimum wage law, to see how national and international economics affects workers.