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Improve your skills and keep up with all the latest information in our ongoing training events. We offer a variety of training programs focused on the topics that matter.

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February 2026
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Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week program)

The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for frontline supervisors, managers and team leaders. This series is designed to provide new supervisors, and those aspiring to become supervisors, with a unique blend of knowledge, skills and strategies in the areas needed to effectively and efficiently supervise others. Participants will immediately […]
24 Feb - 19 May
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies

Learn to communicate in a manner that builds trust, teamwork and consensus. Develop key skills that result in two-way communication which is critical to a participative management style. Examine obstacles to effective communication and learn to facilitate supportive communication with diverse individuals and groups. Key Information: Identifying barriers to effective communication •Focus your development to […]
26 Feb
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Before You Leap: The Real Talk on Business Ownership

Evaluate whether entrepreneurship aligns with your personal goals, skills, and lifestyle through an honest assessment of what it takes to succeed as a business owner. This session covers the realities of business ownership, including time commitment, financial risk, and the mindset needed to navigate challenges and uncertainty. This program is offered in partnership with Justine […]
26 Feb
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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March 2026
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Dispatch: 40-Hour Public Safety Communications Course

Missouri Professional Training Partnership 40-Hour Course which meets or exceeds Chapter 650.340, RSMo Joint Communications Center initial training requirements. Students upon completion will understand the position, qualifications, and expectations of a Public Safety Telecommunicator covering topics for professionalism, key interpersonal communications skills, call processing, dispatch skills and liability considerations. Additionally, the course will provide familiarization […]
02 - 06 Mar
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders

Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman’s ground-breaking book,”Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting success as did emotional competencies.” Competencies “that have been identified in internal research at hundreds of corporations and organizations as […]
04 Mar
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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LEOSA Training Course

Missouri State University is your certified training provider for the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) HR-218 in southern Missouri.  As a qualified retired or separated officer, you may earn your LEOSA credentials for conceal and carry after successfully completing this training. We will shoot the State mandated 50 round qualification at the firing range. To […]
07 Mar
9:00 am - 10:00 am
MSU - Hammons Student Center Firing Range
731 Bear Blvd, Springfield, MO 65897
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LEOSA Training Course

Missouri State University is your certified training provider for the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) HR-218 in southern Missouri.  As a qualified retired or separated officer, you may earn your LEOSA credentials for conceal and carry after successfully completing this training. We will shoot the State mandated 50 round qualification at the firing range. To […]
07 Mar
10:00 am - 11:00 am
MSU - Hammons Student Center Firing Range
731 Bear Blvd, Springfield, MO 65897
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Business Basics: From Idea to Action

Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? This 3-part training series is designed to help entrepreneurs build a strong foundation by focusing on three core areas: Starting Your Business, Reaching Your Customers, and Financial Management & Cash Flow. Through this interactive and practical series, participants will explore the fundamentals of launching a business, identify […]
10 - 24 Mar
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Reynolds County - MU Extension Office
180 Main St, Ellington, MO 63638
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Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop

Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential through hands-on discovery and creative thinking? This innovative 4-hour workshop uses the proven LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology to help leaders at all levels gain deeper insights into their leadership style, strengths, and growth opportunities. Through guided building exercises and structured reflection, participants will construct their understanding of […]
11 Mar
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Preparing To Open Your Business

Almost all business decisions have legal consequences. Understanding where the laws apply to your business operations can help you make confident decisions, protect your rights, minimize risk and save money. Join SEED Law for an overview of business law hot topics, including choice of entity, managing contractual obligations, and compliance.  This program is offered in […]
11 Mar
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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