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Apr. 14, 2020 edX.org: Here are some free online classes I researched:

XSeries Program in

Career Development: Skills for Success

What you will learn

• How to inventory your professional skills and interests to build a career roadmap
• How to communicate and collaborate with colleagues
• How to approach complex workplace problems using problem-solving frameworks and design thinking principles
• How to discover and communicate compelling insights through research, data analysis, and data visualization

https://www.edx.org/xseries/career-development-skills-success

Jul.1, 2020: I audited this class.  Auditing as in watching the videos.  This is a good class to check out.

Reinvent yourself: Unleash your creativity

A renowned innovation expert shows how to spark your creativity for career development in 5 proven steps.

About this course

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Leading companies look for innovative thinking in new hires and for career advancement. Yet only 1 in 4 of us feels truly creative. Time to reinvent yourself and unleash the creativity lying dormant in all of us.

Dr. Roberta Ness, featured TED speaker, author, and one of America’s leading creative thinking innovators, will guide you through her exclusive 5-step program to being an effective innovator. 

Learn to break free from your usual thinking pattern

 and start generating creative solutions to life’s challenges. 

Sharpen your powers of observation, 

make surprising associations, 

expand your idea space, 

and even master how to think backwards. 

Hone your creative thinking skills by solving real-world problems from business and science.

The funding for this course was made possible by the UTHealth Innovation in Cancer Prevention Research Training Program (Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas grant #RP160015). The content is solely the responsibility of the creators and does not necessarily represent the views of the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas.

What you'll learn

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Students will learn how to:

• Solve a problem that calls for a new approach
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• Identify habitual ways of thinking and find novel alternatives
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• Use thinking tools such as 
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• analogy, 
• reversal, 
• expansion, 
• narrowing, 
• changing point-of-view
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• Find the best innovative approach to solve specific problems
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• Spread what you’ve learned and effectively communicate your idea

https://www.edx.org/course/reinvent-yourself-unleash-your-creativity

Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

Learn how to apply tools and techniques to better solve problems, generate ideas, and excel in your chosen career.

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In today’s ever-growing and changing world, being able to think creatively and innovatively are essential skills. It can sometimes be challenging to step back and reflect in an environment which is fast paced or when you are required to assimilate large amounts of information. 

Making sense of or communicating new ideas in an innovative and engaging way, 

approaching problems from fresh angles, 

and producing novel solutions are all traits which are highly sought after by employers.

The greatest innovators aren’t necessarily the people who have the most original idea. 

Often, they are people- or teams- that have harnessed their creativity to develop a new perspective or more effective way of communicating an idea. 

You can train your imagination to seize opportunities, 

break away from routine and habit, 

and tap into your natural creativity.

This course will equip you with a ‘tool-box’, introducing you to a selection of behaviours and techniques that will augment your innate creativity. Some of the tools are suited to use on your own and others work well for a group, enabling you to leverage the power of several minds.

The practical approach of this course enables you to acquire an essential skill-set for generating ideas, with plenty of:

• Fun e-tivities and exercises;
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• Practical lectures and tips;
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• Video representations of the techniques in action.

You can pick and choose which of these tools or techniques suit your needs and interests, focusing on some or all of the selected approaches and in the order that fits best for you.

Whatever you’re doing, whether it’s work or leisure, if you practice spending time applying these tools to anything you see or imagine, they will help you get into the habit of making space for observation and imagination. No previous knowledge is needed.

Join this course and our community of practioners in CREATIVITY!

We look forward to seeing you online!

What you'll learn

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• Understand what creative thinking techniques are 
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• Comprehend their importance in tackling global challenges as well as in everyday problem-solving scenarios
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• Apply different brainstorming techniques in group activities
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• Be proficient in the application of the 6 thinking hats tool in different life scenarios
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• Develop a systematic approach to idea generation through the use of morphological analysis
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• Innovate on an existing product, service or situation applying the SCAMPER method
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• Get confident with the theory of inventive problem solving, called TRIZ
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• Select and apply the appropriate technique based on the opportunity to seize or the problem to tackle

Syllabus

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Module 1

In the first module we focus on the basic principles of creativity and highlight its importance in tackling global challenges.  Creativity is explored and applied at two different levels, lower and higher-level creativity. 

Throughout, we're aiming to provoke your thoughts and develop your creative mind through varied activities and interactions.

Module 2

In this module, we will look at how we can augment our creativity using different methods of Brainstorming, a creativity approach that aids the generation of ideas in solving a stated problem. 

We particularly focus on the application of brainstorming tools in group activities, with the aim of enabling you to

understand, 

evaluate 

and apply different types of brainstorming techniques in your own context.

Module 3

We will focus on the principles as well as application of the 6 Hats thinking tool both at an individual level and in a group, under various professional and personal situations, allowing you to develop competency and accelerate proficiency on the use of technique.

Module 4

You will become familiar with the Principles of Morphological Analysis and learn how to apply it in various life scenarios, from design to developing movie plot-lines, whilst developing a more systematic approach to idea generation. 

Module 5

In Module 5, we continue to enhance your fluency, flexibility and originality of idea generation by introducing you to another creativity tool called the theory of inventive 

problem solving (TRIZ). 

We will particularly focus on application of TRIZ and the TRIZ Contradiction Matrix and how it can be used in problem, both at an individual and in group level. 

Module 6

This module we will introduce you to the final creativity tool in the course and its importance in generation of ideas and improvement of the existing ones; SCAMPER. 

You will become familiar with the concepts of SCAMPER and gain proficiency in its application in various unusual, personal or professional situations, whilst inspiring related ideas.

Module 7

Now that you have mastered a wide range of creativity tools and developed competency in their application over a wide range of situations and domains, we will wrap up by asking you to use these tool in combinations and apply these in context and scenarios that are also related to your own discipline or context. 

This will help you reinforce the concepts that you have learnt so far and enable you to use the creativity tools freely in problem solving and idea generation.

https://www.edx.org/course/creative-thinking-techniques-and-tools-for-success?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_course_tuesday_20200630&utm_content=q4_campaign

Dec. 8, 2020  We Know Training:

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Executive Spa Group (ESG)

Jan. 19, 2020 Executive Spa Group (ESG): I found this ad and decided to research it because it's related to jobs.

Executive Spa Group (ESG) is a Career and Employment Centre that is proudly serving Alberta’s Beauty Industry needs. As industry leaders, we take a proactive approach to developing Alberta’s Beauty Industry and the talented Service Providers of the future.

FUNDING STUDIES FOR YOUR CAREER IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY

If you would like to pursue a career in the beauty industry but do not have the funds to pay for tuition and other related expenses, you are not alone.

There are many ways to pay for you studies:

• earnings from part time work while you are in school can help you cover financial costs, for example, there are apprenticeship programs available that help you earn a wage while you earn your diploma/certificate. Not only do earnings from pt work help you cover costs, it also gives you valuable work experience that will work in your favour once you have completed your program
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• scholarships are awarded to students that show dedication to their studies. They are not always granted based on academic achievement, so do not worry if you did not have the best grades in school, you may still be eligible to receive scholarships
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• bursaries are often awarded based on financial need, these are different than loans in that you do not have to pay back bursaries awarded to you during your time of studies
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• Canada or Alberta government loans are great because you do not pay these until you are finished school. In fact, you are given a 6 month grace period before you begin to pay interest on these loans, often the interest rate is lower than a bank loan
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• Canada or Alberta Student Grants may be awarded to supplement your student loan, however, this portion of your loan does not have to be repaid once you graduate. Often, grants are given to students from Low-Income Families, students with dependents, students with permanent disabilities. Grants may also be issued to cover costs for services and equipment for students with permanent disabilities
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• student line of credit from banks or similar bank loans

There are several funding streams available for your new career in beauty! It all depends on:

• the school you plan to attend
• the program you are interested in registering in
• whether you are working at the time
• whether you are currently on EI
• whether you have received EI in the past

Some types of funding available include:

• Alberta Works for EI
• Alberta Works Non-EI
• Alberta Works for Apprentices
• Training Support Application-Part Time Studies
• DRES

EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP CAN HELP YOU ANSWER QUESTIONS SUCH AS:

Q: I’m on EI- sick benefits (or any other special benefits including maternity, parental sick, compassionate care) and want to go to school. Can I access funding?

Q: I want a career in the beauty industry but I am working and want to quit my dead-end job. What can I do?

Q: Can I get funding for short-term training such as Eyelash Extensions?

Contact Executive Spa Group to learn more on how you can get your beauty industry career started!

https://executivespagroup.com/career-services/funding-studies/

EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP: GRANTS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS

At Executive Spa Group (ESG), we are committed to cultivating Alberta’s beauty industry. Our expertise is Beauty Industry Career and Employment matters.

In response to our industry’s need for skilled Service Providers, we offer technical and career development training that helps secure and maintain employment in the beauty industry.

Training grants are available for ESG training with the purpose of helping individuals obtain the job-specific skills required to meet the conditions of employment determined by beauty industry employers.

To be eligible for these grants, Service Providers must meet the following criteria:

• Unemployed or marginally employed
• Job-ready with employability skills but lacking certain job-specific skills required by industry employers
• Committed to seeking employment in the beauty industry immediately after training completion
• Alberta resident
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or convention refugee
• Legally entitled to work and train in Canada
• Adhere to acceptable attendance and progress of training course

Contact ESG to make an appointment to discuss grant eligibility for our training courses.

https://executivespagroup.com/career-services/grants-for-service-providers/

Looking to start your path to a fun and creative career?

Our Beauty Industry Liaisons can help you make a decision on your educational investment for your beauty industry career by providing you with career and employment counselling.

Express yourself through hair design, skin care, makeup artistry, nail art, massage therapy or the like. ESG can help you every step of the way. From career counseling to helping you choose a training provider, we are here to help!

Our Beauty Industry Liaisons can help you address your employment needs for your beauty industry career!

To help you get started, we have reviewed 11 different job descriptions including wages and salaries, and certification required.

Talk to our Beauty Industry Liaison about:

• Occupational information
• RAP- Registered Apprentice Program
• Apprenticeship in Alberta
• Student loans and grants

Let Executive Spa Group help you take your first steps to a new and exciting career!

https://executivespagroup.com/career-services/beauty-industry-careers/

Short Courses for Service Providers

Beauty Industry Employers- Are you thinking of ways to develop your staff, expand your service menu, multiply your client base, and increase your revenue?

Executive Spa Group offers short courses designed to add or perfect your staff’s technical skills and give them the necessary confidence and ability. This is a great way to invest in your team by increasing their skills and competencies. Your employees will appreciate it.

Our short courses are an excellent way to invest in your staff and salon/spa. Our certification courses are guaranteed to produce a great return on your investment, allowing you to earn more revenue by expanding your service menu and enhancing your team’s skills.

Whether you would like to add a menu item to your salon/spa service menu, or would like your staff to take any of our courses as a refresher, your staff will gain the assurance they need to safely provide services to your clients.

At Executive Spa Group, we are committed to your success and meeting the highest professional standard. Our classes are small ensuring your staff receive optimal training and knowledge retention due to our personal and comprehensive instruction. Our top-quality, hands-on certification course are taught by qualified and experienced instructors who are experts in the beauty industry.

Our short courses are thorough. They have been developed to equip your employees with the theory necessary to safely provide the service, plus the sufficient hands-on training time they need to do so confidently immediately after course completion. Our certification courses are detailed. Your service providers will complete our short courses with certainty and the ability to provide services in your salon/spa immediately.

Upon satisfactory completion of the short course, your staff will receive an industry-recognized certificate of completion.

Grant funding is available. Ask Executive Spa Group for grants available for our short courses. You could be eligible to save up to 66% on industry-recognized, short certification courses offered by Executive Spa Group. Learn about grant eligibility, take advantage of available grants and take your team to the next level! 

https://executivespagroup.com/retention-services/short-courses-service-providers-beauty-industry/

https://executivespagroup.com/