

The Staples Learning Centre offers workshops in Microsoft Office which includes, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher, as well as other topics and skills that can be absolutely essential for small businesses or employees, including Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Preparing a Winning Business Plan, Powerful Presentations, Marketing Strategies for Small Business, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks and Social Media. These are the types of workshops delivered through the Staples Learning Centre.” They would prefer to participate in short hands-on workshops that enable them to immediately apply their new skills and knowledge. “However, if given the option, most people don’t want to spend days or weeks in a classroom. “People are typically motivated to learn because they want to accomplish a goal,” said Eddy Della Mora, director with the Canadian Training Company. Class times are scheduled for business professionals with two, four and eight-hour workshops conveniently offered throughout the day, with options for morning, afternoon and evening sessions. The pilot begins in Guelph, Ontario with the expectation that it will expand to additional Staples stores in the future.ĭelivered by experienced instructors, workshops feature a hands-on curriculum designed for immediate application and can accommodate up to nine participants who benefit from access to a laptop, relevant software and training materials. The program offers an assortment of quick workshops to arm individuals and organizations with new skills and knowledge to help increase productivity and efficiency. Staples Canada has launched The Staples Learning Centre pilot program in partnership with the Canadian Training Company.
