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.

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)

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.