Strong communication is a critical skill for successful project management. This course focuses on developing clear, concise, and grammatically correct business writing tailored to project-based environments. Participants will learn how to effectively communicate with stakeholders, document project updates, and convey complex information in a professional and easy-to-understand manner.

This course is designed to complement other Project Management offerings at St. Johns River State College by strengthening one of the most essential—yet often overlooked—skills: written communication.

Please note: This is not a PMP® certification course. PMP exam preparation is offered separately through SJR State.

Ideal for current project managers, professionals working in project-based roles, and individuals aspiring to earn their PMP credential, this course will help elevate the quality and impact of your written communication in any professional setting.

This hands-on course introduces students to the foundational principles and practical applications of healthcare analytics, with a focus on transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support decision-making across the healthcare ecosystem. Students will learn to work with diverse healthcare data—understanding its structure, cleaning and preparing it, conducting analytical procedures, and presenting findings clearly to stakeholders.

In addition to technical training, the course explores the application of analytics in multiple healthcare business functions:

● Marketing: Segment patient populations, optimize outreach, and evaluate campaign effectiveness

● Customer Acquisition & Engagement: Analyze patient behavior, improve access strategies, and personalize service offerings

● Finance: Forecast costs, assess ROI on health programs, and support budgeting with data-driven insights

● Contracting: Support value-based care arrangements, analyze payer performance, and inform contract negotiation using historical data Key Topics:

● Understanding and interpreting healthcare data (claims, clinical, operational, etc.)

● Data wrangling and preparation for analysis

● Exploratory data analysis and data visualization

● Statistical and predictive modeling techniques

● Application of tools: Excel, R, Python, and SPSS

● Communicating insights through dashboards and presentations

● Use case-driven analysis in marketing, finance, and healthcare operations

This is a hybrid non-credit course, starting January 26th.  

Saturdays- St Augutine Campus from 9-11am

Thursdays- virtual from 5-6pm

In today’s complex work environments, leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking the right questions when the answers aren’t clear. This full-day workshop blends decision science with transformational leadership strategies to help participants lead confidently under pressure and uncertainty.

Drawing insights from Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke and Turn the Ship Around! by L. David Marquet, attendees will explore practical tools to improve judgment, reduce bias, and foster a culture of ownership, clarity, and continuous learning.

Who Should Attend:

Aspiring supervisors and team leads

Safety managers and operational professionals

Anyone seeking to improve decision-making and team performance in uncertain environments

Key Takeaways:

Understand and manage cognitive biases under pressure

Apply strategic decision-making tools like Pre-Mortems, Back Casting, and Decision PODs

Promote servant leadership through decentralized control and competence building

Reinforce a culture of open thinking, accountability, and growth

Topics Include:

Decision Science & Bias Awareness: confidence calibration, mental models, and outcome vs process evaluation

Judgment Tools for Uncertainty: temporal framing, team-based truth-seeking, and future-focused planning

Transformational Leadership: empowerment language, coaching feedback, and lifelong learning habits

Learning Culture in Action: retrospectives, decision journaling, and group simulations

Workshop Format: Interactive lectures, small group exercises, role-play, case studies, and real-world application activities.

Included Materials: Participants receive a comprehensive packet with templates, worksheets, bias checklists, and a personal growth journal sampler.

Workshop dates:

4/6/2026:   Link (Ponte Vedra)     (9:00am-4:00pm)

4/20/2026: St Augustine campus (9:00am-4:00pm)

This course is for individuals seeking certification in CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS). Students will receive up-to-date training and instruction in the areas of basic CPR administration; choke relief; proper Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation; and the role of each in the chain of survival. After completing this course, students will receive a certification card to their email address from the American Heart Association. 

Are you prepared for retirement? Many people spend decades saving for retirement but still have important questions: How much money will I need? When can I retire? How will I pay for healthcare? How can I maximize Social Security benefits?

This comprehensive six-week course is designed to help you build a personalized retirement strategy with confidence. Participants will explore key retirement planning topics, including income planning, Social Security optimization, healthcare and Medicare considerations, tax-efficient retirement strategies, investment planning, and lifestyle considerations for retirement.

Whether you are approaching retirement or are within the first few years of retirement, this course will provide practical tools and guidance to help you make informed financial decisions and create a roadmap for your future.

Who Should Attend: Adults age 45 and older who are preparing for retirement or are currently within the first few years of retirement.

Course Details:

By the end of the course, participants will have a clearer understanding of their retirement readiness and a framework for developing a retirement plan that addresses their financial goals, healthcare needs, and lifestyle expectations.

This course is for individuals seeking certification in CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS). Students will receive up-to-date training and instruction in the areas of basic CPR administration; choke relief; proper Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation; and the role of each in the chain of survival. After completing this course, students will receive a certification card to their email address from the American Heart Association. 

This course is for individuals seeking certification in CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS). Students will receive up-to-date training and instruction in the areas of basic CPR administration; choke relief; proper Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation; and the role of each in the chain of survival. After completing this course, students will receive a certification card to their email address from the American Heart Association. 

Manufacturing Prep Accelerated Program – Taking Ongoing Registrations Through June 30, 2026

The Manufacturing Prep Accelerated Program (MPAP) prepares you for the Certified Production Technician 4.0 (CPT) designation with hands-on exercises and instructor training.

Topics covered are:

Safety

Quality Practices and Measurement

Manufacturing Processes and Production

Maintenance Awareness

Students also earn OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR/AED credentials. Those who pass the CPT certification exams earn 15 credits (one semester) toward the Associate in Science degree in Engineering Technology.

Additionally, participants will make valuable connections with regional employers and receive career assistance. This short-term training program connects participants with local firms and quickly increases their employability for manufacturing production and quality assurance positions.

Operation Next Florida is a partnership between the Florida Department of State and LIFT, a public-private partnership between government, industry, and academia.

The program offers Florida residents FREE training in advanced manufacturing skills. It puts trainees on strong career paths with opportunities to land high-paying, in-demand jobs throughout the state.

Open to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens

18 years or older (by program completion date)

High school diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in a program

Interested in manufacturing

Meeting other program admission requirements

Eligible participants will be enrolled at no cost through the support of Operation Next Florida.

The application deadline is June 30, 2026.

Classes are self paced and can begin within a week of registration

Students will have access to flexible lab time of 4 hours a month at our Palatka Campus, as well as virtual online support with an instructor to support learning

Class can be completed within 6 months of starting