Expand your skills and explore new ones with courses from MARC's Government Training Institute. Find the course that fits your needs based on topic.

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Professional Development

In today’s workplace, local officials must be skilled and confident leaders, but also innovators, researchers, and technology troubleshooters. GTI’s Professional Development courses help participants develop the skills required to succeed in local government.

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Planning Commissioner Essentials

Planning Commissioner Essentials is a virtual, self-paced course offered through GTI. This course will give you a foundation of knowledge to help you be successful in evaluating zoning and development decisions for your community.

Personal Strengths and Leadership Styles

Increase awareness of how you work with others, what motivates you, and what kinds of working relationships you find satisfying...

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Project Management

Develop project management techniques to help bring your projects to successful completion on time and within budget.

Coaching for Improved Performace

Learn how to develop a “coaching mindset” and basic coaching skills to help others grow in their careers and meet the challenges of effective public service.

Emotional Intelligence: Awareness and Action

Leaders need to be able to utilize both thinking skills and emotional intelligence to maximize individual productivity and the productivity of their teams.

Data skills to elevate your career

Regional Data Academy

The Regional Data Academy certificate program helps public sector employees learn how to use data to better inform decision-making, improve processes and deliver public services efficiently. This program can benefit front-line employees, management and program analysts, directors, and administrators - anyone looking to increase their capacity to support informed, data-driven decision-making.

Technical Skills

From basic concepts to advanced skills, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud courses through LANTEC show you how to use these powerful applications to their fullest potential.

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Microsoft Excel

Tackle everything from reports and charts to complex data analysis in Excel.

Microsoft Word

Enhance your communication skills by learning the top features of Word.

Microsoft PowerPoint

Develop the skills to make your presentations polished and professional every time with PowerPoint.

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Adobe Creative Cloud Courses

Unlock your design and creative potential by learning in-demand skills in Adobe programs like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator or Acrobat DC.

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Public Works

Stay safe and informed with technical courses on hazards and occupational safety topics.

HAZWOPER Refresher

Recommended for those who have a potential for hazardous substance exposure while performing their normal work duties.

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Permit-Required Confined Space Entry

This course is designed for safety personnel, supervisors and those required to perform entry operations at work.

Safety and Security

Active Shooter Response

If the unthinkable does happen, and your organization finds itself involved in an active-shooter incident, having a plan in place is a key element in reducing risk and harm.

Walking the Narrow Road of Leadership: Leadership Principles for Law Enforcement Personnel

The law enforcement profession continues to face significant challenges in its operational and organizational roles. This course shares methods to become an effective leader and deliver leadership excellence.