Education & PAT Schedule

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Name
Business Fundamentals and Communications [FA23CC01]
Schedule
September 5, 2023 8:30:00 PM
September 12, 2023 8:30:00 PM
September 19, 2023 8:30:00 PM
September 26, 2023 8:30:00 PM
Registration Deadline
August 29, 2023
# Registered
20 / 20

Credit Value: 3 core credits
Cost: $375
Delivery Method: Live instructed eLearning
Course Duration: 4 sessions
Session Length: Each session is scheduled for 90 minutes
Course Availability: Winter and Fall delivery



To be successful in  business, having solid fundamentals is a must.  The business of golf is no exception.  Gain the core skills  necessary to operate a successful business and tell your story to stakeholders effectively Learn the basics of Word and Excel and how they can be used effectively in your golf operation; how to leverage social media for your business; the basics of individual and group email; and developing more complex reporting specific to golf.

At the end of this course your assignments will combine to form the outline of a business plan that you can put into action. Having the knowledge and confidence to build and execute a successful business plan will be a welcome addition to your professional toolkit.

Course Learning Outcomes
• Display a basic understanding of email communication and MS Office programs  
• Professionally communicate with large groups of members, guests and staff using email and digital communication 
• Report clearly and effectively to supervisor when completing a task independently 
• Apply general business fundamental principles to the golf industry
• Explain where revenue is generated at different golf clubs (private, public and resort)
• Demonstrate efficient and effective business decision making abilities 
Meet Your Course Facilitator

Chance Conrad has a passion for the game of golf and places an emphasis on learning as a student every day. For the last decade, he has channelled his love for golf and teaching through his role as a teaching professional and highschool business teacher.

Chance got his start in the game in his native Prince Edward Island, a golfer’s paradise, playing such layouts as Stanhope GC and the sensational Links at Crowbush Cove.

Chance has a Business Commerce degree (with honours) and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Windsor where he played centre and guard on the football Lancers’ offensive line. I am also a graduate of the Professional Golf Management program at Charlottetown’s Holland College.

He plans to teach his daughter, Athena, to golf and continue his ambition to travel and play as many different courses as possible around the world

Evaluation Methods
Successful completion of this course is dependent on attendance (each learner must attend at least 3 out of the 4 live sessions) and bi-weekly project based assignments accumulating to a final project. Each learner must earn a 70% on the final project, if not, is able to resubmit their assignment for a maximum of 3 additional attempts.

 

Course Policies
Missed Time Policy
Learners will only be permitted one missed class per course. If this total is exceeded, the learner will receive a not-yet grade for the course.

Assignment Resubmission Policy
Learners have a maximum of three resubmissions per assignment, project, or knowledge check to achieve a course's passing grade. A missed deadline is considered an attempt.

After receiving a 'Not Yet' grade for an assignment, the learner has a maximum of 2 weeks to resubmit the assignment. If the course passing grade is not achieved after the 3rd attempt, the learner will receive a grade of "Not Yet" and not receive credit for this course.

Refund Policy for Live Instructed Courses
After registration – full refund (minus $25 administrative fee)
After the first class – half refund of the course (minus $25 administrative fee)
After second class – $0 refund

For a detailed list of all PGA Training Academy Policies, please visit https://www.pgaofcanada.com/trainingpolicies

Registration is closed.