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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Digital Marketing Strategies for Nonprofits is a specialized course designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to leverage digital marketing tools and strategies effectively within Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs). This course explores the fundamentals of nonprofit digital marketing\, website optimization\, content marketing\, social media marketing\, analytics\, and the tools necessary for achieving digital marketing success. \nUpcoming Sessions:\nMay 1 – May 28\, 2026 (must be completed within 4 weeks)\nFebruary 1 – February 28\, 2027 (must be completed within 4 weeks)\nMay 3 – May 28\, 2027 (must be completed within 4 weeks)\nThis course is delivered online and asynchronously\, enabling participants to learn and complete coursework at their own pace.
URL:https://wbnptbo.ca/event/digital-marketing-fundamentals/
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SUMMARY:Board Governance Essentials for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Board Governance Essentials for Nonprofits is a specialized course focused on equipping students with essential knowledge and skills to effectively lead and govern Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs). This course explores the fundamentals of board governance\, strategies for building strong foundations\, effective risk management practices\, and board succession planning. \nUpcoming Sessions:\nMay 1 – May 28\, 2026 (must be completed within 4 weeks)\nOctober 1 – October 28\, 2026 (must be completed within 4 weeks)\nThis course is delivered online and asynchronously\, enabling participants to learn and complete coursework at their own pace.
URL:https://wbnptbo.ca/event/board-governance-essentials-for-nonprofits/
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SUMMARY:Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:This course provides a comprehensive overview of the essential steps\, tools\, and best practices for developing and implementing a strategic plan that aligns with an organization’s mission\, vision\, and values. Participants will learn how to assess their organization’s current state\, define strategic priorities\, set measurable goals\, and create an action plan for achieving those goals. Emphasizing real-world application\, the course incorporates case studies\, interactive activities\, and practical examples to prepare participants to lead effective strategic planning processes. \nLocation: Online\, asynchronous \nProgram Length: 6 weeks \nTime Commitment: Approximately 12 hours of instruction plus assignments \nCourse Start Dates:\nMay 4\, 2026 – June 12\, 2026\nSeptember 14 – October 25\, 2026
URL:https://wbnptbo.ca/event/strategic-planning/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Event Submission
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trent University Micro-credentials":MAILTO:microcredential@trentu.ca
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SUMMARY:Plain Language for the Public Sector
DESCRIPTION:This micro-credential course provides students with knowledge and practice in plain language communication. It focuses on learning to communicate in a clear\, simple\, and user-focused manner for a public sector setting. The goal of this course is to offer students the opportunity to develop a skill often sought after by public sector employers and valuable for work within such institutions. \nCourse Details:\nOnline and asynchronous\nApproximately 12 hours to complete\nCourse Date: May 11 – July 24\, 2026
URL:https://wbnptbo.ca/event/plain-language-for-the-public-sector/
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CATEGORIES:Member Event Submission
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trent University Micro-credentials":MAILTO:microcredential@trentu.ca
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SUMMARY:French as a Second Language - Level 3
DESCRIPTION:Take your French further – build confidence and greater control in everyday situations. Already comfortable with the basics? In just 6 weeks\, this interactive micro‑credential will help you communicate with more ease\, understand familiar language more reliably\, and express yourself more clearly in routine situations. You will learn to: talk about recent activities and simple future plans; handle slightly more detailed everyday interactions; understand familiar messages and short conversations; read and write slightly longer and better‑connected texts; expand your awareness of French‑speaking cultures; use digital tools to support independent learning. \nCourse Details:\nOnline 6-week course (June 1 – July 10)\nApproximately 2-3 hours of online asynchronous instruction/practice per week\, with a 1-hour remote conversation 6-7 PM every Wednesday with the instructor\, plus assignments \nPrerequisites:\nCompletion of FREN / FRSL 1020 or completion of a placement test.
URL:https://wbnptbo.ca/event/french-as-a-second-language-level-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trent University Micro-credentials":MAILTO:microcredential@trentu.ca
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SUMMARY:A Mindfulness Guide to Emotional and Focus Balance
DESCRIPTION:This course provides the relative theoretical and practical skills within mindfulness and is related to emotional exploration as well. The well-developed curriculum is based on understanding the development of youths’ physical and psychological characteristics\, existing strategies of mitigating emotional distress from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\, and targeted mindfulness teaching techniques for youths. Additionally\, a creative component is from the Buddhist teaching of investigation (dhamma-vicaya)\, which provides an easy-to-use way to pursue a deeper process behind the mindful experience. \nCourse Details:\nStarting: Thursday June 25 6-8pm\nIn-person 8 – session course at Trent University’s Peterborough Symons campus\n8 weekly sessions from 6 PM – 8 PM including a trip to the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden for the eighth class. \nIn partnership with the Buddhist College of Canada
URL:https://wbnptbo.ca/event/a-mindfulness-guide-to-emotional-and-focus-balance/
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SUMMARY:Emotional Health Practitioner Peer Support Program
DESCRIPTION:AGES 15-18 \nThis in-person program equips teen participants with essential emotional health strategies and workforce readiness skills that are directly applicable to school\, work\, and everyday life. \nParticipants will gain practical tools to manage stress\, communicate effectively\, build resilience\, and collaborate with others. These skills foster success in job applications\, support peers and colleagues\, and prepare students to handle challenging situations with confidence and professionalism. \nThe program includes two key components:\n-Building an emotional health management toolbox to help participants and their peers develop positive coping strategies and support mental well-being.\n-Practicing\, reflecting on\, and refining career readiness skills\, including researching job opportunities\, updating resumes and practicing interview skills.\nOur philosophy is that you learn by doing\, so the material will be taught from engaging exercises. \nCourse Details:\nCost: $795 per participant (Earlybird discount of $695 if you register before May 31)\nSuitable for 15-18 year olds (Finishing Grade 10 +)\nHours: Anticipated timings 10am – 4pm daily. (Plus assignments approx. 1 hour per day)\nLocation: Trent University Peterborough campus
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