Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance

Course code:26-SS-215
Dates:April 6 - May 1, 2026 Alternate Course Dates
Location:Online
Instructor:Sally Klauss
Fee: $295.00

Description

Understanding yourself and others is key to improving communication, collaboration, and workplace effectiveness. This course will help you develop stronger professional relationships, enhance teamwork, and boost productivity by exploring different behavioral styles.

As part of the course, you’ll receive a DiSC Behavioral Personality Profile assessment and review, providing personalized insights into your work style and how to interact effectively with others.

Course Outcomes

  1. Understand how employee behaviors impact job performance
  2. Recognize different motivation and reward types
  3. Learn how to engage employees to enhance productivity
  4. Adapt your behavior and communication style to different work situations
Who Should Take This Course?
  • Managers and supervisors looking to improve team dynamics
  • HR professionals wanting to enhance employee engagement strategies
  • Team leaders seeking better collaboration and communication skills
  • Anyone interested in using personality insights to improve workplace performance

Notes

Registration Deadline: Participants can register up to 5 days after the course begins.

Course Access: Offered in partnership with LERN. Log in 24/7—no live meetings.

Course Format: Weekly units include readings, audio-slide lectures, self-quizzes, and discussion forums.

Tips for Success: Log in 2–3 times a week and contribute 2–3 thoughtful posts per unit for the best experience.

Recognized Credentials: Earn nationally recognized CEUs from the Learning Resources Network (LERN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association—perfect for meeting professional development goals or licensure requirements.


Cancellation/Refund Policy: VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers this class/certificate in partnership with LERN. Therefore, you may cancel your registration up until you receive your login and password from LERN and receive a full refund minus any credit card processing fees. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.edu
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Online courses offered with the Learning Resources Network (LERN) continue to run, as scheduled during inclement weather. If there are changes to meeting status, you will receive an email at the address you provided upon registration informing you of the cancelation.
*exempt-this offering is ineligible for waiver use
Student/Participant Conduct:
Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Student Code of Conduct
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/policies.html#accommodations

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