Leading Edge: First Steps

Rural Ontario Institute

5653 Highway # 6 N, R.R. # 5
Guelph ON N1H 6J2


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Duration:

More than 2 months

4 - 6 Months/ 18 - 25 hours

Target Audience:

Current and emerging adult leaders wanting to focus their efforts at the local community level

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

Certificate from the Rural Ontario Institute

Method of Instruction:

Workshops

Availability of Program:

Weekends
Evening
Daytime

Regularly scheduled programs held in various parts of the province

Agriculture Business:

General

Subject of Training:

Human Resources

Leadership

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

(519) 826-4204
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Alicia Evans, Project Manager – Leadership Programs


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

Leading Edge: Next Steps

Rural Ontario Institute

5653 Highway # 6 N, R.R. # 5
Guelph ON N1H 6J2


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Duration:

More than 2 months

4 - 6 Months/ 18 - 25 hours

Target Audience:

Current and emerging leaders wanting to focus their efforts at the local regional or provincial level

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

Certificate from the Rural Ontario Institute

Method of Instruction:

Workshops

Availability of Program:

Weekends
Evening
Daytime

Regularly scheduled program in various parts of the province

Agriculture Business:

General

Subject of Training:

Human Resources

Leadership

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

(519) 826-4204
Visit the program Web site
Alicia Evans, Project Manager – Leadership Programs


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP)

Rural Ontario Institute

5653 Highway # 6 N, R.R. # 5
Guelph ON N1H 6J2


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Duration:

More than 2 months

19 Months/ 48 Days

Cost:

$9,000.00

Target Audience:

The program is targeted to current and emerging leaders in rural Ontario and within the agriculture & agri-food sectors

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

Certificates from both the Rural Ontario Institute and the University of Guelph

Method of Instruction:

Workshops

Seminars/Study Travel/Independent Study

Availability of Program:

Year-round
Weekends
Evening
Daytime

AALP Class 14 is currently underway and participants will be graduating in April, 2013.  Applications for class 15 will be accepted in March, 2013.  Please contact the Rural Ontario Institute for more details.

Agriculture Business:

General

Subject of Training:

Human Resources

Leadership

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

(519) 826-4204
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Kathie MacDonald, AALP Coordinator


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

Understanding Not-for-Profit Organization Financials

Rural Ontario Institute

5653 Highway # 6 N, R.R. # 5
Guelph ON N1H 6J2


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Duration:

Less than one week

February 10, 2012 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon)

Location: EastGen Complex, Guelph, ON

Cost:

235

Refreshments included

Target Audience:

The course is targeted to those individuals who are board members of not-for-profit organizations and/or associations

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

Certificate from the Rural Ontario Institute

Method of Instruction:

Workshops

Availability of Program:

Year-round
Daytime

Contact the Rural Ontario Institute for more details

Agriculture Business:

General

Subject of Training:

Business Planning, Strategy and Structure
Financial Management (includes production economics)
Other

Analyse sample financial statements to illustrate the financial liability that board members incur

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

519-826-4204
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Denise Mouter, Administrative Assistant


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

Championship Chairing

Rural Ontario Institute

5653 Highway # 6 N, R.R. # 5
Guelph ON N1H 6J2


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Duration:

Less than one week

1/2 day - February 10, 2012 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

Location: EastGen Complex, Guelph, ON

Cost:

$235.00

Refreshments included

Target Audience:

This course is targeted to those individuals who are board chairs currently and/or may be in the future of not-for-profit organizations and/or associations

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

Certificate from the Rural Ontario Institute

Method of Instruction:

Workshops

Availability of Program:

Daytime

Plesae contact the Rural Ontario Institute for more details

Agriculture Business:

General

Subject of Training:

Other

Learn about the qualities of a champion chair and how to tackle chairing challenges

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

519-826-4204
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Denise Mouter, Administrative Assistant


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

The Board's Role in Risk Management

Rural Ontario Institute

5653 Highway # 6 N, R.R. # 5
Guelph ON N1H 6J2


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Duration:

Less than one week

April 11, 2012 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon)

Location: EastGen Complex, Guelph, ON

Cost:

$235.00

Refreshments included

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

Certificate from the Rural Ontario Institute

Method of Instruction:

Workshops

Availability of Program:

Daytime

Please contact the Rural Ontario Insitute for more details

Agriculture Business:

General

Subject of Training:

Business Planning, Strategy and Structure
Other

Learn about the international standard for risk assessment and how to manage risk within your organization

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

519-826-4204
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Denise Mouter, Administrative Assistant


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

Introduction to Microsoft Project

Rural Ontario Institute

5653 Highway # 6 N, R.R. # 5
Guelph ON N1H 6J2


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Duration:

Less than one week

April 24, 2012 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Location:  EastGen Complex, Guelph, ON

Cost:

$395.00

Refreshments and lunch included

(Note: If also enrolled in Introduction to Project Management, the cost for both workshops is $695.00.)

Target Audience:

For new to upper intermediate users

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

Certificate from Rural Ontario Institute

Method of Instruction:

Workshops

Availability of Program:

Daytime

Please contact the Rural Ontario Institute for more details

Agriculture Business:

General

Subject of Training:

Business Planning, Strategy and Structure
Other

Learn how to build a complex project plan, assign resources and costs, and track progress

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

519-826-4204
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Denise Mouter, Administrative Assistant


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

Introduction to Project Management

Rural Ontario Institute

5653 Highway # 6 N, R.R. # 5
Guelph ON N1H 6J2


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Duration:

Less than one week

April 25, 2012 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Location: EastGen Complex, Guelph, ON

Cost:

$395.00

Refreshments and lunch included

(Note: If also enrolled in Introduction to Microsoft Project, the cost for both workshops is $695.00.)

Target Audience:

For beginner to intermediate users

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

Certificate from the Rural Ontario Institute

Method of Instruction:

Workshops

Availability of Program:

Daytime

Please contact the Rural Ontario Institute for more details

Agriculture Business:

General

Subject of Training:

Business Planning, Strategy and Structure
Other

Gain a working knowledge of a process-oriented approach to the five stages of Project Management 

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

519-826-4204
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Denise Mouter, Administrative Assistant


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

Microsoft Excel 2007 - Level 1

Rural Ontario Institute

5653 Highway # 6 N, R.R. # 5
Guelph ON N1H 6J2


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Duration:

Less than one week

March 22, 2012 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Location: EastGen Complex, Guelph, ON

Cost:

$295.00

Refreshments and lunch included 

Target Audience:

For those who are new to using Excel 2007

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

Certificate from the Rural Ontario Institute

Method of Instruction:

Workshops

Availability of Program:

Daytime

Please contact the Rural Ontario Institute for more details

Agriculture Business:

General

Subject of Training:

Other

Learn how to create, format, enhance and print spreadshieets using Excel 2007

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

519-826-4204
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Denise Mouter, Administrative Assistant


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

Microsoft Excel 2007 - Level 2

Rural Ontario Institute

5653 Highway # 6 N, R.R. # 5
Guelph ON N1H 6J2


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Duration:

Less than one week

May 17, 2012 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Location:  EastGen Complex, Guelph, ON

Cost:

$295.00

Refreshments and lunch included

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

Certificate provided  by the Rural Ontario Institute

Method of Instruction:

Workshops

Availability of Program:

Daytime

Please contact the Rural Ontario Institute for more details

Agriculture Business:

General

Subject of Training:

Other

Participant will build on their knowledge from Microsoft Excel 2007 - Level 1 and learn about the more advanced options when using Excel 2007

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

519-826-4204
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Denise Mouter, Administrative Assistant


Last Updated: 2013-05-09