Filter by Category
Professional Development
in Course Type
Presence Workshop: How to Present your Authentic Self On Camera, Online, and In Person
with Amy Leigh Wicks
Presence Workshop: How to Present your Authentic Self On Camera, Online, and In Person
Are you looking to build confidence in your voice? Wanting to nail your entrance and be captivating on stage and camera? Come join me for “Presence,” a six week course designed to help you enter a room and captivate those in it with your authentic self. No previous experience is necessary. Whether you host a podcast and want to level up, or are looking to feel more comfortable in your skin at social gatherings, this workshop will help you to get grounded and confident in who you are using voice, breath, and fundamental performance techniques.
Date(s): Session 1: Februrary 4th- March 11th, 2026
Session 2: March 25th- April 29th, 2026
Schedule: 6- Wednesdays
Time: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Location: Online & In-Person - Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St, Redding, CA 96001- Room 9205
Facilitator: Dr. Amy Leigh Wicks
Fee: $250.00
MUST READ: click here to view refund policies -
SBDC - Startup Series
with SBDC
SBDC - Startup Series Developing Your Business Plan
A business plan is a key part of any successful business strategy. It allows entrepreneurs to validate their ideas, research the market and competitors, and develop financial forecasts and analysis. Beyond securing funding, a business plan serves as a roadmap to guide the business in the right direction. This class will cover the essential components of a business plan and give students the opportunity to begin drafting a plan for their own business ideas.
Session 1: Developing Your Business Plan - This is the first of three classes that build off of each other. This will be in-person at the downtown campus. A business plan is an important part of your business strategy. It provides the opportunity to validate your business idea, research the market and competitors, and create a financial forecast and analysis. Not only is it used to secure funding, it also is a guide to ensure the business moves in the right direction. This class will teach on the components of a business plan, as well as give students the opportunity to begin drafting plans for their own business ideas.
Session 2: Creating a Powerful Pitch - A pitch is a concise presentation that communicates a business idea to an audience, whether it’s a 30-second elevator pitch or a presentation to potential investors. A strong pitch must be clear, persuasive, and supported by research and data. This class will explore the core elements of an effective pitch and provide students with the opportunity to develop and present their ideas to their peers.
Session 3: Starting Your Business in Northern CA - Starting a business requires founders to evaluate their personal readiness, finances, and goals while completing critical legal and operational steps. This class focuses on the key concepts and practical steps needed to start a business in Northern California. Students will learn about legal entity structures, tax considerations, and the operational tasks required to launch a business and set it up for long-term success.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date(s): Session 1: March 25th, 2026- Developing Your Business Plan
Session 2: April 1st, 2026- Creating a Poweful Pitch
Session 3: April 8th, 2026- Starting Your Business in Northern CA
Schedule: 1- Wednesday
Time: 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St. Redding CA 96001 Room 9301
Facilitator: Bryan Rheem
Fee: $30.00
MUST READ: click here to view refund policies -
Notary Public Certification
with Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy
6- Hour CA Notary Public Course and Exam
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and professional skills necessary to become a proficient California notary public and prepare for the State’s examination.
In addition, this course will satisfy the California State’s mandatory education requirement of reviewing notary laws and practices for current notary public professionals seeking reappointment. The successful applicant will become a more valuable employee or be able to start his/her own community business.
California State Proctors will administer the Notary Examination at the end of the class.
IMPORTANT: Class starts promptly at 8:30am. Please check in at the door prior to 8:30. Due to the mandated time to be in class, students who arrive after 8:30 will NOT be admitted, no exceptions. No refunds will be granted.
IMPORTANT: Students must each provide a $40 check or money order made to California Secretary of State- this is the registration fee for the State Exam. Please also provide a 2x2 photo or if you would like to purchase a 2x2 photo for the required application you can pay $15 on day of class- cash, venmo, or check to Tracy Boyum are acceptable for photo payment.
Class Schedule:
- 8:30-3:30 Class
- 8-8:30 Check-in/photos for application
- 10:30-10:40am break
- 12:00pm- 1:00pm lunch
- 2:20pm- 2:30pm break
- 3:30-4:30 Check-in for Exam
- 4:30-5:30 State Exam
PLEASE NOTE: There will be appropriate breaks throughout the day as well as a (no-host) lunch break. Participants may bring a cooler with beverages and food. There are also many places to eat in downtown Redding within walking distance.
Date(s): Session 1: April 10th, 2026
Session 2: July 10th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Friday
Time: 8:00am-5:30pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St Redding CA 96001 Room 9205/9206
Facilitator: Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy
Fee: $150.00 (includes materials)
MUST READ: click here to view refund policies -
Incident Safety Awareness For Hired Vendors (College of the Siskiyous)
with Greg McFadden
Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors (College of the Siskiyous)
This course is held at College of the Siskiyous in Weed, CA. This course provides an awareness of fireline and incident safety to hired vendors who plan to engage in wildland fire suppression and other incident support activities. It includes an overview of hazards and safety issues, entrapment avoidance, incident organization, how to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe work practices while working under an agency supervision, fire shelter deployment, and case studies.
Designed For: Hired vendors working with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) or the United States Forest Service (USFS) on any active incident, including water tender operators, heavy equipment drivers or operators, crew bus drivers, vehicles with a driver, mechanics, fallers, and swampers.
Authority: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and United State Forest Service (USFS) agreements
Standard: State Fire Training (SFT) requires every student to attend the entire course, participate in classroom and group discussions, complete and pass all activities, and complete an oral evaluation.
Date(s): April 11th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Saturday
Time: 9:00am- 5:00pm
Location: College of the Sikiyous 800 College Ave, Weed, CA 96094- Science Building Room 110
Facilitator: Greg McFadden
Fee: $200.00
MUST READ: click here to view refund policies -
Negotiating Successfully
with Karl Burch
Negotiating Successfully
Everyone negotiates with others on a regular basis whether they realize it or not. And when we do realize how often we negotiate, it is in our best interest (and the other party’s) to exercise effective negotiation skills.
The "Negotiating for Results" workshop incorporates concepts and practices used by experienced negotiators, well-known authors, and negotiation consultants. Its blend of material has proven meaningful for new and seasoned negotiators alike.
Karl has conducted these negotiation workshops in the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia for procurement professionals, labor negotiating teams, external relations representatives, leadership teams, plus other groups and individuals who negotiate as part of their role.
The following topics will be addressed in an interactive, participative, and constructive workshop environment:
• Negotiation Approaches & Styles
• Negotiation Stages
• Content versus Process
• Needs of the Other Party
• Establishing Ranges
• Listening, Questioning, and Silence
• Creating Leverage
• Tactics and Counter-Tactics
• Gaining and Granting Concessions
• Breaking Deadlocks
• Making Final Offers
Date(s): Session 1: February 25th, 2026
Session 2: March 18th, 2026
Session 3: April 15th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Wednesday
Time: 9:00am- 1:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St, Redding, CA 96001 Room 9201
Facilitator: Karl Burch
Fee: $75.00
MUST READ: click here to view refund policies -
Ask Better Questions, Get Better Results
with Jenn Snider
Ask Better Questions, Get Better Results
When your work depends on input from people, the quality of your questions matters. This practical workshop teaches you how to ask better questions—whether you’re planning programs, interviewing job candidates, gathering client feedback, or running a quick survey.
You’ll learn how to write clear, unbiased questions, choose effective response options, and avoid common pitfalls that lead to confusing answers. Designed for beginners, this class is friendly, hands-on, and immediately useful. You’ll leave with simple tools and templates you can apply right away.
Date(s): Session 1: April 16th, 2026
Online 1- Thursday
Session 2: April 22nd, 2026
Online 1- Wednesday
Schedule: Online 1- Wednesday or Thursday
Time: Wednesday 9:00am- 11:00am
Thursday 5:30pm- 7:30pm
Location: online- link will be sent prior to class
Facilitator: Jenn Snider
Fee: $75.00
MUST READ: click here to view refund policies -
Quick Tips for Microsoft Excel
with Rio Miner
Quick Tips for Microsoft Excel
Improve your MS Excel use with this refresher course. Learn to quickly review, analyze, and interpret data using MS Excel tricks, formulas, tables, and graphs.Become a better Excel spreadsheet user with this practical skill-enhancing class. Use simple tricks to quickly see patterns, identify outliers, and visualize the numbers better than ever. Learn useful Excelfunctions and formulas to make operations more efficient and identify problems before they grow. If understanding data is key to your business, let us help you unlock the analytical power of Excel.Course Overview:
1. Sort & filter; Conditional formatting; Text-to-Columns
2. How to create a pivot table and recognize patterns in large datasets
3. How to use basic & intermediate formulas
4. Quick Check formulas: sum, count, and average
Date(s): Session 1: April 16th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Wednesday
Time: 5:30pm- 7:00pm
Location: Shasta College Health Sciences 1400 Tehama St Redding CA 96001 Room 8113
Facilitator: Rio Miner
Fee: $50.00
MUST READ: click here to view refund policies -
Certified Flagger Training Course (College of the Siskiyous)
with Korey Conry
Certified Flagger Training Course
Learn how to be a safe and effective flagger with ATSSA’s certified flagger training courses. Understand why proper flagger operations are important and learn the standard skillset of a good flagger. Apply and identify standard work zone flagger control references and learn standard flagger practices for various situations. Certification is good for 4 years.
Date(s): Session 1: April 18th, 2026
Schedule: 1 - Saturday
Time: 8:00am- 12:00pm
Location: College of the Siskiyous 800 College Ave, Weed, CA 96094 Science Building Room 110
Facilitator: Korey Conry
Fee: $75 (Regular fee $150.00. Reduced pricing brought to you by Strong Workforce Program funding)
MUST READ: click here to view refund policies -