{"id":80,"date":"2017-05-24T17:46:28","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T17:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.128.1.17\/CGATrain\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2026-05-08T10:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T14:59:52","slug":"choosing-a-certificate-to-pursue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/CGATrain\/choosing-a-certificate-to-pursue\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Certificate to Pursue"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"widgets_on_page wop_tinyl wop_small1 wop_medium1 wop_large1 wop_wide1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"widget widget_recent_entries\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steps-for-Certificates-updated.pdf\"><i class=\"far fa-star \" ><\/i>Step by Step Process <i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o \" ><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"widgets_on_page wop_tinyl wop_small1 wop_medium1 wop_large1 wop_wide1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"widget widget_recent_entries\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/CGATrain\/application-conversation\/\">Application Conversation <i class=\"fa fa-wpforms \" ><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\" magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:;\">\n<p><a class=\"clickPanel\" href=\"#charteroak\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/charter_oak.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:;\">\n<p><a class=\"clickPanel\" href=\"#crandall\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6333 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/crandall.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:;\">\n<p><a class=\"clickPanel\" href=\"#gildeddome\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6335 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/gilded_dome.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:;\">\n<p><a class=\"clickPanel\" href=\"#8point\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6340 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/8point2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:;\">\n<p><a class=\"clickPanel\" href=\"#super\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6983\" style=\"max-height: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/super7-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\" magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:;\">\n<p><a class=\"clickPanel\" href=\"#eagle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/eagle2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:;\">\n<p><a class=\"clickPanel\" href=\"#mandev\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6344 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/mandev.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:;\">\n<p><a class=\"clickPanel\" href=\"#nathanhale\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6365 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hale2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:;\">\n<p><a class=\"clickPanel\" href=\"#mastery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6349 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/mastery.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:;\">\n<p><a class=\"clickPanel\" href=\"#victory\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6349 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/spirit_of_victory.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<div id=\"charteroak\" class=\"panel\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Charter Oak Certificate for Professional Excellence (<a href=\"\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Charter-Oak.pdf\">Tracker <i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o \" ><\/i><\/a>)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> support staff, new hires, sessional employees, staff looking to get started in training, etc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> The focus of this certificate is to enhance the critical skills necessary for CGA professionals. The primary focus of this certificate is in the professional development skill set.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Active Participation in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"\" class=\"iconRow magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#f79646;color:;\">2 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Specialized Skills<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-star fa-skills \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#eeef46;color:;\">4 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Professional Developmet<\/p>\n<i class=\"fab fa-leanpub fa-proDev \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#8de646;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Personal Developmet<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap fa-persDev \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#d99694;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Communication<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-comments fa-communication \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"crandall\" class=\"panel\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Prudence Crandall Certificate for Personal Development (<a href=\"\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Prudence-Crandall.pdf\">Tracker <i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o \" ><\/i><\/a>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> individuals at all levels looking to grow and expand their personal development and communication skills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> The focus of this certificate is personal growth. You have the opportunity to choose from a variety of classes in the personal development and communication skill sets, as well as one from the leadership set, that best meets your individual need for personal improvement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Active Participation in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"\" class=\"iconRow magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#4bacc6;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Leadership<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-compass fa-leadership \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#8de646;color:;\">4 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Personal Developmet<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap fa-persDev \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#d99694;color:;\">3 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Communication<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-comments fa-communication \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"gildeddome\" class=\"panel\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Gilded Dome Certificate for Capitol Enrichment<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> (<a href=\"\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gilded-Dome.pdf\">Tracker <i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o \" ><\/i><\/a>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Committee Clerks, Legislative Aides, individuals looking for a sample of classes across a wide range of the Skill Sets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> The most well rounded of the certificate programs, the focus of this certificate is exposure and application of the classes that are most pertinent to your individual growth, development and productivity across five of the six skill sets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Active Participation in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"\" class=\"iconRow magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#f79646;color:;\">2 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Specialized Skills<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-star fa-skills \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#eeef46;color:;\">2 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Professional Developmet<\/p>\n<i class=\"fab fa-leanpub fa-proDev \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#8de646;color:;\">2 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Personal Developmet<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap fa-persDev \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#d99694;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Communication<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-comments fa-communication \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#4bacc6;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Leadership<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-compass fa-leadership \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"8point\" class=\"panel\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The 8-Pointed Star Communicator Certificate <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EIght-Point-Star-Communicator.pdf\">Tracker <i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o \" ><\/i><\/a>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Ideal for: <\/strong>individuals at all levels who want to prioritize their communication effectiveness and, ultimately, their capacity to lead themselves and others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Focus: <\/strong>Every individual&#8217;s effectiveness hinges on their ability to communicate.\u00a0 This certificate places a heavy focus on developing those skills and the impact they have on your personal development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Active Participation in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"\" class=\"iconRow magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-6\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#8de646;color:;\">3 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Personal Developmet<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap fa-persDev \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-6\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#d99694;color:;\">5 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Communication<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-comments fa-communication \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"eagle\" class=\"panel\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Eagle Certificate for Presentation Skills<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> (<a href=\"\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eagle-Presentation-Skills.pdf\">Tracker <i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o \" ><\/i><\/a>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> beginners looking for a safe environment to learn and practice public speaking or experienced speakers who want to brush up on their skills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> The focus of this certificate is solely on the techniques and practices of public speaking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Active Participation in: <\/strong>The Presentation Skills Series (Three consecutive classes culminating in a presentation.)<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"\" class=\"iconRow magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-12\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#d99694;color:;\">3 Presentation Classes<\/span>\n<p>Communication<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-comments fa-communication \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mandev\" class=\"panel\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Fundamental Orders Certificate for Management Development (<a href=\"\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fundamental-Orders.pdf\">Tracker <i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o \" ><\/i><\/a>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> individuals who supervise others or those looking to make a transition to a supervisory role.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Supervisors play a critical role in executing certain human resources functions. The concentration of this certificate is on providing knowledge in that area and answering questions that will help supervisors to manage their teams fairly and consistently.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Active Participation in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"\" class=\"iconRow magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#d99694;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Communication<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-comments fa-communication \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#8de646;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Personal Developmet<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap fa-persDev \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#4bacc6;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Leadership<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-compass fa-leadership \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#878787;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Essential Skills<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-medkit fa-essentialskills \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-1_5\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#b9cde5;color:;\">4 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Management<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-users fa-management \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"nathanhale\" class=\"panel\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Nathan Hale Certificate for Leadership Development<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> (<a href=\"\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nathan-Hale.pdf\">Tracker <i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o \" ><\/i><\/a>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> both formal and informal leaders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> This certificate places a heavy concentration on demonstrating leadership skills regardless of your title or position.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Active Participation in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"\" class=\"iconRow magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#d99694;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Communication<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-comments fa-communication \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#4bacc6;color:;\">4 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Leadership<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-compass fa-leadership \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#878787;color:;\">2 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Essential Skills<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-medkit fa-essentialskills \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#b9cde5;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Management<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-users fa-management \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mastery\" class=\"panel\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Genius of Connecticut Certificate for Leadership Mastery<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> (<a href=\"\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Genius-of-CT.pdf\">Tracker <i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o \" ><\/i><\/a>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> individuals who have already completed the Leadership Development Certificate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> This advanced level leadership certificate helps transition the leader from learning to leading. Participants brush up on their skills in several skill sets and then actively initiate a process for feedback and lead a discussion relevant to one of the six skill sets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Active Participation in:\u00a0<\/strong>Learning Partner Program<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"\" class=\"iconRow magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#b9cde5;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Management<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-users fa-management \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#4bacc6;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Leadership<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-compass fa-leadership \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#d99694;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Communication<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-comments fa-communication \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#8de646;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Personal Development<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap fa-persDev \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#878787;color:;\">2 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Essential Skills<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-medkit fa-essentialskills \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#548dd4;color:;\">1 Project<\/span>\n<p><a href=\"\/cgatrain\/leadership-master-project\/\">Leadership Mastery Project (LMP)<\/a><\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-brain fa-hotlead \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#3e2999;color:;\">1 Project<\/span>\n<p><a href=\"\/CGATrain\/cga-learning-partner-program\/\">Learning Partner Program<\/a><\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-handshake-o fa-lpp \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div id=\"victory\" class=\"panel\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Spirit of Victory Certificate for Spanish Beginners<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> (<a href=\"\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Spirit-of-Victory-Spanish.pdf\">Tracker <i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o \" ><\/i><\/a>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Staff members who regularly interact with Spanish speaking public\/constituents and plan to practice\/complete assignments in between classes each week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> This series prepares participants to actively communicate in Spanish in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Active Participation in:\u00a0<\/strong>All six classes and assignments each week.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div id=\"super\" class=\"panel\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Statue of Growth Certificate for Supervisory Excellence <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(<a href=\"\/CGATrain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Statue-of-Growth.pdf\">Tracker <i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o \" ><\/i><\/a>)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> current supervisors looking to expand their knowledge and enhance their confidence when supervising others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> This certificate places an emphasis on the skill sand knowledge it requires to successfully supervise others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Active Participation in:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"\" class=\"iconRow magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#4bacc6;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Leadership<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-compass fa-leadership \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#b9cde5;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Management<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-users fa-management \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#878787;color:;\">1 Class<\/span>\n<p>Essential Skills<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-medkit fa-essentialskills \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-3\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<span class=\"magee-shortcode label magee-label\" style=\"background-color:#3A5F0B;color:;\">5 Classes<\/span>\n<p>Supervisory<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-leaf fa-superVis \" ><\/i>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Division of Classes Across Skill Sets<\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Below is a sample of classes offered by L&amp;D. Topics change as needs develop.<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"iconRow magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>Leadership<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-compass fa-leadership \" ><\/i>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The Art &amp; Science of Motivating and Influencing Others<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The Basic Principles<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Exploring Team Dynamics<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Leading Empowering Conversations<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Mindful Leadership<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Supporting Motivation and Engagement in the Workplace<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Values-Based Leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>Management<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-users fa-management \" ><\/i>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Conducting Performance Appraisals: Best Practices for Lasting Success<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Correcting Performance Problems<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Interviewing Skills: Hiring the Right Candidate<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Managing Up: Working In Alignment with Your Supervisor<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Recruitment and Retention<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Sticky Training: Teaching Adults in The Workplace So The Learning Sticks!<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">To Supervise or Not to Supervise<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Thoughtful Delegation<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Transitioning to Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>Communication<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-comments fa-communication \" ><\/i>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Conflict Management<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Confidently Worded<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Creating A Culture of Positive Accountability<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Critical Thinking: Breaking Out of the Box<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Enhancing Communication with DiSC<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How to Have Hard Conversations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Listening Skills<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Media and Social Media Training<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Negotiating Skills<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The Power of Curiosity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"iconRow magee-shortcode magee-row row\">\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>Personal Developmet<\/p>\n<i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap fa-persDev \" ><\/i>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Boosting EQ: How to Increase Our Emotional Intelligence<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Growth Mindset<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Managing Your Career<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Receiving &amp; Delivering Feedback<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Strengths Finder 2.0<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Unlocking Your Energy<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Workplace Happiness: A Critical Success Factor<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">You Cannot Fail: Creating &amp; Mastering Your Personal Goals<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Navigating Change and Building Resilience<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Self-Care &#8211; A Necessity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>Professional Developmet<\/p>\n<i class=\"fab fa-leanpub fa-proDev \" ><\/i>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Getting Unstuck: Finding Options When Your Professional Path Feels Stalled<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Interviewing Skills: Get That Job!<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Meeting Constituents&#8217; Needs<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Modern Telephone Skills<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Networking in Our New World<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Providing Customer Service to Constituents with Mental Health Concerns<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Time Mastery Habits for Success<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Urgent and Important: Where to Start When <em>Everything<\/em> is A Priority<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Winning Resumes: Write It So They Read It!<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Writing for the Legislative Audience<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Working Genius Assessment and Debrief<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>Specialized Skills<\/p>\n<i class=\"far fa-star fa-skills \" ><\/i>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>CT State Library Tour<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Freedom of Information Act<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Intern Prep: Best Practices for Rewarding Relationships<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>JF Report Writing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Learning Partner Program: Information Session<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Legislative Basics<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The Legislative Budget Process<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Reasonable Accommodations for Members of the Public Who Have a Disability\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The Regulation Adoption Process<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The Role of the Auditors of Public Accounts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Upping Your Research Game: <em>How to Research Like a Librarian<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Why Ethics Matter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div id=\"\" class=\" magee-shortcode magee-row row\"><\/p>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p><strong>Essential Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 64px;\"><i class=\"fas fa-medkit fa-esentialskills \" ><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Emergency Procedures<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>First Aid<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Nutrition Fundamentals: Getting Back on Track<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Stop the Bleed<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Today&#8217;s Technology: Making Smart Online Choices<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional EAP and SCPD classes as added to the calendar.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p><strong>Supervisory Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 64px;\"><i class=\"fas fa-leaf fa-superVis \" ><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Everything DiSC Management<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Holding Staff Accountable<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Legally Managing Leaves<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Neurodiversity-Informed Strategies for Supervisors<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is the only skill set where participants must be supervisors in order to attend.<\/p>\n<p>New classes for the Supervisory Skill Set are updated as they are added to the calendar.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" magee-shortcode magee-column col-md-4\" id=\"\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<strong>*Bolded\u00a0<\/strong>courses are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">not<\/span> facilitated by Molly McAllister.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step by Step Process Application Conversation Division of Classes Across Skill Sets Below is a sample 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