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Professional Development

You and your people are your greatest asset. Bring out the best in your talented employees.

Develop Your Talents

We offer many types of training to help jumpstart new businesses all the way through leadership training for seasoned professionals at large corporations. Enrich your employees by investing in their growth or learn how to address challenges through professional development training that covers timely and real-world topics.

Professional Development

Address today’s employer challenges. These training programs will help you develop and retain talent, foster a positive culture and more.

Business Foundations

Designed for current and prospective business owners and managers, these courses equip you with the skills needed to successfully start and grow a business.

Public Safety

Engage in continuing education for law enforcement, correctional and peace officers.

Digital Skills

Increase your digital literacy and advance your career opportunities. Check out Code Labs, offered in partnership with codefi.

October 2025

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The Effective Leader

Increasingly, organizations are realizing the need for leadership at all levels. Because people want to be led, not managed, managers need to develop as leaders in addition to being highly competent in functional management areas. There is an impressive body of knowledge regarding leadership, and the skills needed to be an effective leader. The Effective […]

15 Oct

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

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The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Product-Based Businesses

At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet. Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience for a product-based business that demonstrates how to read, interpret, and use financial statements to make better business decisions. This session builds financial literacy and highlights how […]

16 Oct

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

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AI in Action: Working Smarter with Microsoft Copilot

This course is a hands-on, training designed to equip professionals with practical, repeatable skills for using Microsoft Copilot across the M365 ecosystem. Through guided modules, participants will work directly inside a live O365 tenant to learn how to apply Copilot in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams. They will also work within Copilot Studio and Power […]

16 Oct

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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405 N. Jefferson

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Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series (4-Day Program)

Supervisors today face a world of tremendous change and challenge. This program is designed for new and experienced supervisors and managers who want to keep their knowledge and skill consistent with, or a step ahead, of the demands of the work place. The Boot Camp has been designed to build skills in the basic competencies that supervisors […]

20 - 23 Oct

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

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Coaching & Mentoring to Accelerate Potential

Coaching can close the gap between acceptable and superior performance. Attend this seminar to learn the skills that professional coaches use to cultivate responsibility, innovation, energy, and commitment. This seminar will equip you with coaching and mentoring methods that will transform a team or individual to new heights of improved performance. In addition, you also […]

28 Oct

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

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The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Service-Based Businesses

At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet. Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience of a service-based company that demonstrates how to read, interpret, and use financial statements to make better business decisions. This session builds financial literacy and highlights how day-to-day […]

30 Oct

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

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MEETING YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS

Customized Training

Looking to quickly and efficiently meet a variety of employee and business needs?

Want to bust out of old ways of thinking and propel innovation forward?

We can customize training options based on your company’s individual needs.

Build Ideas. Break Barriers.

You’ve tried standard solutions and got ho-hum results. Let’s build a custom program to address your team’s challenges — with LEGO® Serious Play.®

We’ll work with you to create a workshop dedicated to breaking down communication barriers, fostering teamwork & identifying innovative solutions.

Develop Your Skills

Feel like you’re ready for the next step in your career? Want to gain a deeper understanding of business?

We offer 60-hour packages that result in a certification on a variety of business topics, including:

Leadership & Management
Supervision & Talent
Administrative Professional

Create a Culture of Innovation

Being agile & willing to adapt is crucial. Design a customized Innovation Accelerator for your organization.

We’ll work with you to create a day dedicated to breaking down communication barriers, fostering teamwork & identifying innovative solutions to help your organization overcome challenges & achieve shared goals.