Extended Studies - Continuing Education at the University of Nevada, Reno

Personality styles are just one kind of diversity in our world of work, but they can make or break your team’s success. We have our own personality style, and that style directly impacts how we connect, communicate and collaborate with others. The July 24 short course Colorful Personalities: Navigating the Differences and Bringing Out the Best teaches how to identify and manage these differences. With instructor Katherine (Kit) Prendergast. Details: https://bit.ly/3R2nnfK

Enrollment is open and ongoing for classes in professional development. Visit www.extendedstudies.unr.edu

APRIL
• Legal Aspects & Liability Issues for Employers — April 29-30

MAY
• Strategies for Understanding Financial Statements — May 6
• Employee Retention Tactics That Work — May 7
• Strategic Casino Management (online) — May 10-June 6
• Management of Table Games — May 11-14
• Employment, Placement & Practices — May 13
• Employee Relations — May 28
• Conflict Resolution and De-Escalation Skills Training — May 29

JUNE
Wine Uncomplicated — June 11
Casino Operations: An Inside Look (online) — June 21-July 18 2 38 6/21/2026 7/18/2026 Active

JULY
Change Fatigue: The People Side of Change (short course) — July 10
Working with the Problem Employee (short course) — July 10
Management of Slot Operations — July 13-16
From Scars to Deep Influence (short course) — July 17
Media Ready: How to Earn Coverage, Handle Interviews and Communicate in a Crisis (short course) — July 17
Talking Til You’re Blue? How to Handle Difficult Conversations (short course) — July 17
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (in-person) — July 20-24
Colorful Personalities: Navigating the Differences and Bringing Out the Best (short course) — July 24
Employee Retention Tactics That Work (short course) — July 24
Building a Talent-Ready Organization (short course) — July 24

AUGUST
Casinos: The Business of Marketing (online) — Aug. 2-29
Advanced Management of Slot Operations — Aug. 17-20

Talking Til You’re Blue? How to Handle Difficult Conversations (short course) will enable team members to strengthen their team results and relationships by helping them learn and practice superior dialogue and conflict management skills. It takes place July 24 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Learn techniques for side-stepping common causes of communication breakdowns, strategies for opening and sustaining dialogue during difficult conversations, and a process for collaboratively creating solutions. Info: https://bit.ly/3R2nnfK

Leaders at all levels grapple with the pressure of mandated directives that may impact employee trust, morale and productivity. The course, Change Fatigue: The People Side of Change, on July 10 teaches strategies to rebuild trust and restore confidence, skills to manage conflict and how to address feelings of anxiety, burnout and disengagement. Info: https://bit.ly/4tQN40L

From Scars to Deep Influence course is designed for individuals who want greater confidence, stronger relationships and better results in both their professional and personal lives. It takes place July 17 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Grounded in the principles of authentic influence, students will learn practical life skills that strengthen communication, decision-making, emotional control and presence. Info: https://bit.ly/3R2nnfK

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program, July 20-24, helps participants lead their organizations to operational excellence. Discover how to increase revenue, decrease costs, improve efficiency, and build trust and transparency. With instructor Rishi Malhotra. Info: https://bit.ly/46j1aQ1

Retention Tactics That Work is an interactive three-hour workshop on July 24 designed for leaders, HR professionals and managers who want to understand why employees stay — or leave — and what organizations can do to strengthen retention in today’s evolving workplace. Explore modern turnover trends, evaluate the true cost of employee loss and learn practical tools that build commitment, motivation and engagement across diverse generations. Info: https://bit.ly/3R2nnfK

Extended Studies offers a special series of short courses for HR and supervisory professionals this summer at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. The three-hour classes are approved for HRCI and SHRM recertification hours. Info:https://bit.ly/3R2nnfK

July 10
• NEW Change Fatigue: The People Side of Change (short course)
• Working With the Problem Employee (short course)

July 17
• NEW From Scars to Deep Influence (short course)
• NEW Media Ready: How to Earn Coverage, Handle Interviews and Communicate in a Crisis (short course)
• Talking Til You’re Blue? How to Handle Difficult Conversations (short course)

July 24
• Colorful Personalities: Navigating the Differences and Bringing Out the Best (short course)
• Employee Retention Tactics That Work (short course)
• NEW Building a Talent-Ready Organization (short course)

Media Ready: How to Earn Coverage, Handle Interviews and Communicate in a Crisis (short course) provides practical, real-world media training for professionals who may only interact with journalists occasionally but need to be prepared when it matters most. It takes place 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 17 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Learn how media works, how to earn coverage ethically, how to prepare for interviews and how to respond during crisis situations without damaging credibility or trust. Info: https://bit.ly/3R2nnfK

Building a Talent-Ready Organization is a July 24 short course on talent review and succession design. It equips leaders with the tools and techniques to evaluate talent consistently, make succession planning decisions and translate insights into actionable employee growth and development plans. Participants will learn how to use the 9-Box talent grid, facilitate calibrated talent discussions and build targeted growth plans that align with organizational needs. Info: https://bit.ly/3R2nnfK