Virtual Classroom Courses

Course Description: The Virtual Course, Implementing the Family and MWR Delivery System provides the practical hands-on experience necessary to apply the Delivery System process in efficiently providing programs for Soldiers and Families at the Garrison. This five (5) week VIRTUAL course is designed to build knowledge, skills, and abilities required to assemble and develop successful high performing teams, analyze and interpret MIS reports, and identify and fill unmet needs in Family and MWR-DS programs using the Key Result Areas (KRAs). Finally, students will develop a plan to implement the delivery system process to meet their identified needs.

Course Details:

• Target Audience: Family and MWR Program Managers
• Prerequisites: Family & MWR Orientation Course (Online), Team Member Orientation (TMO) for new team members ONLY, Family and MWR Basic Management Course (Online), Operation Excellence – Online or Classroom Customer Service Training, and Introduction to the Family and MWR Delivery System (Online). 
• Duration: Live online sessions will be conducted once a week for five (5) weeks. Each session is two (2) hours in length. You’ll participate via the Defense Connect Online (DCO) platform plus a teleconference for audio.
• Estimated hours of Prework/Homework: 3 hours/week = 15 hours
• IACET CEUs:  1.6
• ACE Credit Recommendation: 2 semester hours in Operations Management, in the upper division baccalaureate degree category (07/2014).

Course Description: Students will examine the various methods for acquiring goods and services needed to operate a non-appropriated fund (NAF) program in the most efficient, cost-effective manner and in accordance with established laws and regulations. Topics include Acquisition Planning, Specifications, Funding Sources, Procurement Methods, SNACS, Contract Monitoring and Close-out.

 Course Details:

• Target Audience: Family and MWR Program Managers or others whose duties include procurement for Family and MWR programs
• Prerequisites: Family & MWR Orientation Course (Online), Team Member Orientation (TMO) for new team members ONLY, Family and MWR Basic Management Course (Online), Operation Excellence – Online or Classroom Customer Service Training and Introduction to the Family and MWR Delivery System (Online).
• Duration: 8 hours/ 4 weeks (4 Adobe Connect Sessions)
• Estimated number of Pre-work and Homework hours: 18 hours
• IACET CEUs: 2.0
• ACE Credit Recommendation: 3 Semester hours in the upper division baccalaureate degree category in procurement and procurement management (9/2014)

Course Description: NAF Financial Management Virtual Course Learners will recognize and apply financial management processes required to successfully operate a non-appropriated fund (NAF) program. This course is a practical hands on approach to increase student proficiency in interpreting regulations and operating guidance, analyzing income statements, calculating and identifying labor and other operating expenses, and formulating an annual operating budget (AOB), including CPMC.

Course Details:

• Target Audience: Family and MWR Program Managers
• Prerequisites: Family & MWR Orientation Course (Online), Team Member Orientation (TMO) for new team members ONLY, Family and MWR Basic Management Course (Online), Operation Excellence – Online or Classroom Customer Service Training, Applied Financial Planning Suite  (Income Statement Analysis; Breakeven Analysis; Forecasting); Budgeting in the NAF System; (Online) and Introduction to the Family and MWR Delivery System (Online).
• Duration: 7  online sessions will be conducted through the School for Family and MWR’s enterprise Adobe Connect platform. Each session is two (2) hours in length. You’ll participate via the platform plus a teleconference for audio.
• Estimated number of Pre-work and Homework hours: approximately 50 hours (includes pre-work, bi-weekly live online sessions, research and post-session assignments)
• IACET CEUs: 3.8
• ACE Recommended Credits: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Financial Management (December 2017).

Course Description: The NAF Internal Controls course is a Virtual Course designed to provide program managers with the knowledge and skills to effectively apply methods of control in everyday program management.  During this course we will review the effective methods of control in everyday management of programs and review the internal Control Process in accordance with established laws and regulations.  Students will examine various standards and policies to deter fraud, waste and abuse, and assess risks to protect assets.  As a result of taking this course, students will be able to select and apply the appropriate techniques, tools, devices, checks, and balances to ensure “what should happen or should not happen/ does or does not happen” during day-today operations .

Course Details:

• Target Audience: Family and MWR Program Managers
• Prerequisites: Family & MWR Orientation Course (Online), Team Member Orientation (TMO) for new team members ONLY, Family and MWR Basic Management Course (Online), Operation Excellence – Online or Classroom Customer Service Training and Introduction to the Family and MWR Delivery System (Online).
• Duration: 4 online sessions will be conducted through the School for Family and MWR’s enterprise Adobe Connect platform. Each session is two (2) hours in length. You’ll participate via the platform plus a teleconference for audio.
• Estimated number of Pre-work and Homework hours: 30 hours. This includes pre-work, weekly virtual sessions, research, and homework.
• IACET CEUs: 2.0
• ACE Recommended Credits: One (1) semester hour in Financial Management, Auditing in the upper division baccalaureate degree category.

Course Description:

In this Virtual Course, students explore non-appropriated fund (NAF) personnel management processes focusing on how Family and MWR Program Managers hire and retain the best people and implement practices to maximize efficiency and productivity in their programs. Course content includes:

• Hiring: analyze the different generations of our workforce, the relationship to NAF hiring practice, and identify important job duties and highly qualifying criteria (HQC) in order to prepare for a strategic requirement discussion with HR;
• Selecting: review and develop a resume/interview matrix and identify best practices for checking references;
• Onboarding: create a realistic onboarding model and job standards;
• Managing Performance: give frequent feedback, evaluate performance and how to reward and discipline.
• Employee rights: review the manager’s responsibilities in relationship to Workers’ Comp and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Course Details:

• Target Audience: Family and MWR Program Managers
• Prerequisites: Family & MWR Orientation Course (Online), Team Member Orientation (TMO) for new team members ONLY, Family and MWR Basic Management Course (Online), Operation Excellence – Online or Classroom Customer Service Training, and Introduction to the Family and MWR Delivery System (Online).  
• Duration: 8 online sessions will be conducted through the School for Family and MWR’s enterprise Adobe Connect platform. Each session is two (2) hours in length. You’ll participate via the platform plus a teleconference for audio.
• Estimated hours to complete the course: 40 hours  (2 hours every week in the virtual classroom and 1- 3 hours preparing for the next week (pre-/post-session assignments) for 8 weeks).
• IACET CEUs: 3.9
• ACE Credit Recommendation: 3 semester hours in Human Resources Management, in the upper division baccalaureate degree category (07/2014).

Course Description: Situational Leadership II (SLII) is a model for developing individuals, over time, so they can reach their highest level of performance on a specific goal or task. It is a process for helping individuals become self-motivated and self-directed. SLII is based on the relationship between an individual’s development level on a specific goal or task and the leadership style (direction and support) the leader provides. Effective leadership lies in matching the appropriate leadership style to the individual’s development level. Students will complete the Leadership Behavioral Analysis II (LBAII) online assessment that measures participant’s leadership style as it relates to flexibility and effectiveness. In this virtual classroom, students will:

1) Discover ways to open up communication–increase the frequency and quality of conversations about performance and development;
2) Help others develop competence and commitment;
3) Teach others how to provide their own direction and
4) Value and honor differences.

Course Details:

• Target Audience: Family and MWR Division Chiefs or those performing similar duties, Program Managers on a space available basis. This course is a prerequisite for the residential Leadership and Management for Division Chiefs courses.
• Prerequisites: Family & MWR Orientation Course (Online), Team Member Orientation (TMO) for new team members ONLY, Family and MWR Basic Management Course (Online), Operation Excellence – Online or Classroom Customer Service Training and Introduction to the Family and MWR Delivery System (Online).
• Duration: 6 hours (3 DCO Sessions)
• Estimated number of Pre-work and Homework hours: 6
• IACET CEUs: 1.2