NKBA University has announced 18 courses for Spring and Summer 2014. With more than 300 courses in the NKBA U catalog delivered online in a live, instructor-led training or via an on-demand webinar available 24/7, kitchen and bath professionals are able to advance their career development from an office or home.
“The convenience and flexibility of NKBA U has been a big game changer for the industry,” said Nancy Barnes, NKBA director of learning. “In the past, taking a course meant three or more days in a classroom and out of the office, requiring precious time many businesses can’t afford to lose.”
NKBA U courses are organized into eight different learning paths including: Design & Inspiration, Communication, Adapt & Innovate, Focus on the Customer, Business Management, Leadership, Sales & Marketing and Talent Management.
Through its courses, NKBA U is customizing the curriculum for participants. For example, in “DiSCover Your Selling Style,” a virtual instructor-led course offered this spring in the Sales & Marketing path, learners complete the DiSC Sales Profile assessment and instructors tailor content based on assessment results. Other virtual instructor-led courses offered this spring and summer include “Kitchen & Bath Business Management” and “Designing with Color,” as well as “How to Use Houzz,” a free webinar that discusses how to develop profitable projects with the popular social platform.
