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Microsoft Excel: Intermediate - 3 Part Series
with John Dahlgren

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Training Details: March 26th, April 2nd, & 9th, 2025 | 9am - 12pm
*Class Held In-Person* Laptops Provided
Managing complex workbooks and optimizing data organization is essential for efficiency and accuracy. This course equips professionals with advanced Excel skills, including formatting techniques, data management strategies, and collaborative features to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
Learning Objectives:
- Optimize Workbook and Worksheet Management: Freeze panes, split worksheets, manage multiple sheets, and navigate linked workbooks with ease.
- Enhance Data Organization and Formatting: Apply custom number formats, modify themes, merge cells, transpose data, and incorporate backgrounds and watermarks.
- Streamline Data Analysis and Structure: Use outlines, subtotals, sorting, filtering, and structured tables to organize and summarize data efficiently.
- Improve Collaboration and Documentation: Track changes, protect worksheets, add comments, and share workbooks while maintaining data integrity.
Why This Matters to You:
- Boost Efficiency: Automate and streamline data organization for increased productivity.
- Enhance Collaboration: Utilize Excel’s sharing features to improve teamwork and version control.
- Improve Data Accuracy: Implement structured tools and auditing features to maintain consistency and reliability.
Ready to expand your Excel proficiency? Register for “Microsoft Excel Intermediate Training” today!
Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience and teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs. He specializes in Excel training and workforce development, helping professionals refine their data management and reporting skills for improved efficiency and collaboration.
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Laws of Leadership for Managers
with Reanette Etzler

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Training Details: April 1st, 2025 | 8:30am - 11:30am
*Class Held via Zoom*
Effective leadership is rooted in timeless principles that remain relevant despite technological and societal changes. This course provides a structured approach to mastering the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, empowering participants to enhance their influence, develop high-performing teams, and drive organizational success.
Learning Objectives:
- Master Essential Leadership Laws: Understand and apply foundational leadership principles to inspire and guide others.
- Strengthen Influence and Trust: Develop strategies to build credibility, foster collaboration, and drive results.
- Enhance Decision-Making and Accountability: Learn how to leverage leadership laws to make sound decisions and cultivate responsibility.
- Develop and Mentor Future Leaders: Gain insights into nurturing talent and passing on leadership skills effectively.
Why This Matters to You:
- Equip Leaders for Long-Term Success: Provide a proven framework for leadership growth and sustainability.
- Improve Team Engagement and Performance: Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and excellence.
- Drive Organizational Growth: Strengthen leadership capabilities to support strategic goals and innovation.
Ready to elevate your leadership impact? Register today!
Trainer Bio: Reanette Etzler is a leadership development expert with extensive experience in coaching, mentoring, and organizational effectiveness. She specializes in guiding professionals to implement leadership principles that inspire growth, collaboration, and long-term success.
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Five Coaching Conversations - 3 Part Series
with Morgan Massie

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Training Details: April 3rd, 17th, & May 1st, 2025 | 8:30am - 11:30am
*Class Held in Person*
Empower your team and drive exceptional performance with a research-based coaching model. This interactive and award-winning leadership development program has helped leaders across the globe become more effective and achieve the best results from their people. Based on the acclaimed book and facilitated by one of its authors, The Five Coaching Conversations program provides practical leadership tools to enhance coaching skills and maximize individual and team success.
Learning Objectives:
- Strengthen Leadership and Coaching Abilities: Develop a structured approach to coaching that improves communication, motivation, and delegation.
- Maximize Individual and Team Performance: Leverage coaching techniques to enhance productivity, engagement, and talent retention.
- Navigate Ambiguity and Change with Confidence: Equip yourself with tools to guide employees through uncertainty and complex decision-making.
- Enhance Virtual Leadership and Onboarding: Foster strong team dynamics and support new employees for long-term success.
Why This Matters to You:
- Improve Leadership Impact: Equip leaders with tools to coach and develop their teams effectively.
- Enhance Employee Engagement: Build a workplace culture that promotes motivation and success.
- Drive Organizational Growth: Develop talent and leadership capabilities for long-term success.
Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Register for “The Five Coaching Conversations” today!
Trainer Bio: Morgan Massie is a leadership development expert with extensive experience in coaching, talent management, and organizational effectiveness. She has helped leaders across industries refine their coaching strategies, build high-performing teams, and drive measurable results.
OSHA 10 Certification - 2 Part Series
with John Dahlgren

ETP Members Contact: etp@butte.edu
Training Details -
Day 1: April 7th, 2025 | 7am -4pm
Day 2: April 9th, 2025 | 12:30pm - 3pm
*Class Held In-Person*
Workplace safety starts with understanding OSHA standards, regulations, and responsibilities. This OSHA 10-hour training provides a foundational introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, helping participants recognize workplace hazards, understand compliance requirements, and promote a culture of safety. This course is ideal for entry-level workers and employees who need a solid understanding of OSHA policies, inspections, and safety procedures.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand OSHA Standards – Learn the roles, rights, and responsibilities of employers and employees in workplace safety.
- Identify Key Regulations – Explore California Code of Regulations (CCR) and Codes of Federal Regulations (CFR) to ensure compliance.
- Navigate Inspections & Compliance – Understand how OSHA inspections are conducted and where to access safety resources.
Why This Matters to You:
- Ensure Compliance – Stay up to date with OSHA, CCR, and CFR regulations to avoid penalties.
- Reduce Workplace Incidents – Identify and mitigate common safety risks before they become hazards.
- Build a Strong Safety Culture – Equip employees with the knowledge to maintain a safe work environment.
Ready to strengthen your workplace safety foundation? Register today and take the first step in OSHA compliance!
Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience in manufacturing, construction, and workplace safety. As a certified OSHA Outreach Trainer, he specializes in OSHA 10- and 30-hour training, NFPA 70E Arc Flash, and regulatory compliance to help organizations build safer work environments.
OSHA 30 Certification - 4 Part Series
with John Dahlgren

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Training Details:
Day 1 - April 7th, 2025 | 7am - 4pm
Day 2 - April 9thth, 2025 | 12:30pm - 4pm
Day 3 - April 14th, 2025 | 7am - 4pm
Day 4 - April 16th, 2025 | 12:30pm - 4pm
Day 5 - April 21st, 2025 | 7am - 4pm
*Class Held In-Person*
A strong safety culture is essential for reducing workplace risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This OSHA 30-hour training provides in-depth knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, policies, and procedures, equipping safety professionals with the tools to create safer work environments. Designed for safety directors, forepersons, and field supervisors, this course covers workplace hazards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance to help organizations meet both California (CCR) and Federal (CFR) safety standards.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand OSHA Standards – Learn the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in workplace safety.
- Identify and Mitigate Workplace Hazards – Gain expertise in scaffolding, bloodborne pathogens, lockout/tagout procedures, machine guarding, and industrial hygiene.
- Navigate Inspections & Compliance – Examine OSHA inspections, regulatory codes, and strategies for safety plan design and implementation.
Why This Matters to You:
- Ensure Compliance – Avoid fines and violations by staying up to date with OSHA, CCR, and CFR regulations.
- Reduce Workplace Hazards – Minimize risks through proven safety procedures and proactive hazard identification.
- Strengthen Safety Culture – Empower safety leaders to implement best practices and create safer work environments.
Ready to enhance workplace safety? Register today and equip your team with the knowledge to prevent hazards and ensure compliance!
Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience in manufacturing, construction, and workplace safety. As a certified OSHA Outreach Trainer, he specializes in OSHA 10- and 30-hour training, NFPA 70E Arc Flash, and regulatory compliance to help organizations build safer work environments.
Adapting and Driving Change
with Joc Clark

ETP members contact: etp@btte.edu
Training Details: 8:30am - 11:30am | April 8th, 2025
*Class Held In-Person*
In today’s fast-paced world, change is the only constant. Organizations and leaders must continuously adapt to shifts in technology, processes, and workforce dynamics. This course provides the skills and strategies to navigate and lead change effectively, helping professionals embrace transformation, overcome resistance, and build resilient teams ready for any challenge.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Stages of Change – Learn the four phases of change (Denial, Resistance, Exploration, and Commitment) and how to thrive at each stage.
- Develop Change-Leadership Skills – Gain actionable tools to lead change effectively and ensure smooth transitions.
- Build Workplace Resilience – Foster adaptability and a growth mindset for long-term success.
Why This Matters to You:
- Increase Change Readiness – Equip employees to navigate change confidently, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
- Enhance Leadership Capabilities – Develop leaders who drive and sustain change for innovation and competitive advantage.
- Strengthen Team Resilience – Foster a culture where employees embrace change with confidence and optimism.
Ready to turn change into opportunity? Register now and empower your organization to thrive!
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. With a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, Joc helps teams build resilience and drive meaningful transformation.
Performance Reviews
with Ann Wicks

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Training Details: 9am - 11am | April 10th, 2025
**This training is offered both on Zoom and in person at the Skyway Center. A Zoom link will be sent out the week before the training is held, to whoever registered the trainees.**
Investing in your workers and setting clear expectations and standards creates certainty and satisfaction. This course focuses on providing clear, concise performance feedback that helps managers understand how to communicate with employees to engage and excel. By mastering effective feedback techniques, leaders can foster a culture of accountability, motivation, and continuous improvement.
Learning Objectives:
- Deliver Constructive Feedback: Learn how to provide clear and actionable performance insights.
- Enhance Employee Engagement: Improve communication strategies to inspire and motivate teams.
- Set Clear Expectations and Standards: Establish a framework for measurable success.
Why This Matters to You:
- Increase Employee Satisfaction: Strengthen relationships between managers and employees.
- Improve Productivity: Create an environment where feedback drives performance.
- Foster Professional Growth: Encourage development through structured guidance.
Ready to improve your leadership and communication skills? Register today!
Trainer Bio: Ann Wicks is aa expert with extensive experience in performance management. She has trained managers across various industries to communicate effectively, provide impactful feedback, and cultivate high-performing teams.
Business Process Mapping - 2 Part Series
with Guy Martindale

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Training Details: 8am - 5pm | April 11th & April 23rd, 2025
*Class Held In-Person*
Inefficient processes can lead to wasted time, resources, and poor customer experiences. This interactive two-day workshop equips participants with essential process mapping tools to identify inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and improve overall performance. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance process efficiency, this training provides hands-on experience with different mapping techniques and their practical applications.
Learning Objectives:
- Define, map, and analyze business processes from a customer perspective.
- Identify inefficiencies and perform gap analyses to uncover improvement opportunities.
- Create and apply system, relationship, current-state, and future-state process maps.
Why This Matters to You:
- Improve operational efficiency by identifying and eliminating waste.
- Enhance customer satisfaction through streamlined and optimized processes.
- Enable teams to visualize workflows and drive continuous improvement.
Ready to optimize your business processes? Enroll today and gain the tools to drive efficiency and innovation in your organization!
Trainer Bio: Guy is a business process improvement expert with extensive experience in process mapping, operational efficiency, and workflow optimization. He specializes in helping organizations identify inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and drive sustainable change. With a hands-on approach, Guy equips participants with practical tools to enhance productivity and streamline business operations.