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September 17, 2020

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Upcoming Events

Microsoft Office Essentials Webinar Series

October 15-December 8, 2020 via Webinar

Get acquainted with, or brush up on skills in, many applications of Microsoft Office and Office 365. Intimate class sizes will contribute to the ability to work with an expert who can provide you with tips and tricks applicable to your daily job functions. Webinars can be taken individually or as an entire series.

Excel Conditional Formatting

This deep dive starts with the essentials of Excel's conditional formatting and then takes off quickly. You will learn to call out interesting data using colors, icons, or data bars.

October 15, 2020

Excel Database/List Management

In this two-part series, students will learn the power of Excel as a database. Topics include understanding what Excel requires in the setup of a database; database terminology; how to sort and filter records; setting the data up in an easily managed, good-looking table; outlining and doing data subtotals; the power of pivot tables and pivot charts; and more.

October 28-29, 2020

Member News

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Additional Benefits and Programs

Surplus Marketplace

Post and advertise surplus material for sale as a member service at no cost.

Learning On Demand

Take these short trainings at your own pace and convenience, return to them as often as you wish.

More Powerful Together

A collection of materials that utilities can use to engage consumers in the value and importance of public power.

Certificate Programs

These certificate programs are designed to enhance and certify your skills as a professional in the utility industry.

Training and Event Catalog

Updated on a bi-monthly basis, the training catalog offers a comprehensive list of all the training and events offered by NWPPA.

Highlighted Classes

Effective Communication for Customer Service

September 30-October 14, 2020

With social distancing, office closures, and increased technology usage, effective communication is more important now than ever. Join us for this three-session series to refresh, grow, and expand your communication skills!

Social Media Issues in the Workplace

October 1, 2020

Social media policies should cover a lot more than simply saying employees shouldn't visit inappropriate websites. Does your utility have a social media policy? Are employees aware of it and have they been trained in its proper application? Is your social media policy aligned with all your other policies and/or collective bargaining agreement(s); the National Labor Relations Act (Section 7 Rights); your state and local labor and employment laws; and the Federal Trade Commission's regulations?

Administrative Professional Series: What Every Professional Needs to Know

October 6 -15, 2020

This is a series is made up of three two-part webinars that provides utility-specific information for administrative assistants and executive secretaries who want to become more effective in managing their tasks and in communicating with others. Webinars may be taken individually or as a series. By registering for all three webinars, you will receive a discount off of the total registration fee.