Soft Skills & Employee Productivity Training in NYC or Live Online

Business Writing, Time Management, Productivity, & Stress Management Training

Learn essential skills for communication, writing, and workplace productivity. Empower your workforce with the management and collaboration tools necessary for organizational success. During COVID-19, we are also offering custom training programs to help employees work effectively, manage stress, and prioritize tasks while working remotely.

  • In-person courses
  • Flexible training solutions
  • Small class sizes
  • Hands-on & interactive

Small Group Soft Skills Classes

Our Soft Skills & Employee Productivity Training courses are instructor-led in our Manhattan classrooms or live online (virtual learning).

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Corporate Training

Drive team performance and efficiency with Career Centers’s industry-leading training. Send employees to our group classes or create a custom training program onsite.

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Why Learn at Career Centers?

Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni

From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.

Effective Business Writing was a great interactive course. Extremely informative.

Martina Romain

It's fun and interactive, not boring.

Li Juan Liang

Excellent! Worth every minute for people who want to improve their writing skills.

Elizabeth Tiburcio

The instructor was fabulous and they provide you with the materials to learn. Feel very fortunate I was able to take these courses!

Nadia Ortiz

I highly recommend Career Centers' courses for all ages!

Doris Revilla

I highly recommend this Grammar Essentials class to anyone; you can always learn something new. It's amazing to observe how grammar has evolved over time compared to how it is viewed today.

Diana Nunez

It's worth taking the Grammar Essentials course. Grace knows her material and explains it well when we are uncertain. It is a lot to cover in a short period of time, but she manages to do it.

Alexandra Rojas

I'm a serious procrastinator and lose time with distractions. Nothing in the class seemed impossible, so I feel like I can actually use this class to make a difference in the way I use my time.

Jonada Burson

Would recommend to anyone who spends time writing either email or letters

Rick Pileggi
Visa

Grace is a nice, patient instructor for Grammar Essentials and I really enjoy taking courses at Career Centers.

Sara Arcia
Eskolta

I'd recommend Effective Business Writing to just about anyone as the content is so rich and valuable, especially in today's fast paced and increasingly informal communication landscape. Grace is a wonderfully outgoing, thorough, and engaging instructor.

Mathew Patalano
Liquidnet Holdings, Inc.

As a vice president, I lead a team of individuals that are tasked with writing on so many levels. This will be a mandatory for future team onboarding. As a professional I will apply the learning in future presentations and communications. Time and money well spent, highly encouraged for all leadership levels and industries.

Lauren Abreu
Soho Experiential

There are times when we feel as if age matters with Career Centers many are given the chance to gain experience they once thought were unachievable. Never give up on your education there are many resources available.

Martina Davis

Michael was extremely knowledgeable and was able to explain the material in a way that everyone understood.

Kristina Merritts
NYU Langone Hospital--Long Island

I really enjoyed this class and got a lot out of it.

Roslyn Arasmo
NYU Lanagone L.I.

Our Soft Skills & Employee Productivity Training are rated 4.7 stars by 913 students

  • Jonada Burson Oct 22, 2024

    I'm a serious procrastinator and lose time with distractions. Nothing in the class seemed impossible, so I feel like I can actually use this class to make a difference in the way I use my time.

  • Alexandra Rojas Aug 7, 2024

    It's worth taking the Grammar Essentials course. Grace knows her material and explains it well when we are uncertain. It is a lot to cover in a short period of time, but she manages to do it.

  • Debby Morgan May 14, 2024

    This class was well worth the time and money spent. It was both a refresher course and an advanced English class, only simplified. This was indeed the best person to teach this course. I would highly recommend this class to both beginners and advanced individuals wanting to improve their command of writing.

  • Gavin Samuel Apr 18, 2024

    I came in nervous, afraid, and hesitant. I left feeling strong, confident, and knowledgeable about PM execution.

  • Jude Baptiste Apr 17, 2024

    The Project Management I class was a good experience and the instructor was excellent. I will recommend this class to my friends.

  • Debby Morgan Mar 8, 2024

    It was an excellent class. The information was well presented. I left the class with excellent tools to control my time and become more productive.

  • Anais Artiges Feb 16, 2024

    An efficient course for people who need a start at managing their time.

  • Annette L. Feb 1, 2024

    This class gave detailed, foundational information in the realm of Project Management.

  • Jared S. Jan 31, 2024

    Grace is a proficient instructor, providing real-life experience and examples with each writing exercise. She is able to expand upon the material to enhance what the course is conveying and to enhance retention of the material.

  • Karla K. Jan 31, 2024

    Grace exhibited a thorough understanding of the subject matter. She displayed enthusiasm for the subject and made concerted efforts to motivate all of us in the class. She has a warm spirit and made me feel comfortable.

  • Raul Zapata Jan 17, 2024

    A joyful time. Grace was so lovely and friendly and did a great job establishing the point of each unit.

  • Jared S. Dec 17, 2023

    I enjoyed the material and course structure, and that Grace adapted the class and coursework to participants' needs. This will be very helpful for my current role and position.

  • Bertrand H. Dec 1, 2023

    Grace was a great teacher! She was clear, concise, gave good instructions, had great material prepared, and gave useful feedback on our assignments. Thank you Grace!

  • Kesiena K. Nov 16, 2023

    This was a great training. My instructor was very knowledgeable and was able to simplify certain information to my understanding. He also used real-life examples to illustrate his points. Looking forward to incorporating what I learned into my work and personal projects.

  • Diana Nunez Nov 8, 2023

    I had the privilege of being taught by an exceptional instructor for Effective Business Writing. She was not just wonderful, but her patience and dedication truly stood out. Throughout the course, she consistently took her time to ensure that every one of us fully understood the material. Her ability to explain complex concepts with clarity and her willingness to provide extra assistance when needed made the learning experience both enjoyable and productive. I'm grateful for her commitment to our learning journey and the positive impact she had on our understanding of the subject matter.

  • Diana Nunez Nov 1, 2023
    Grammar Essentials

    I highly recommend this Grammar Essentials class to anyone; you can always learn something new. It's amazing to observe how grammar has evolved over time compared to how it is viewed today.

  • Lalit Madan Oct 12, 2023
    Effective Business Writing

    This was a EXCELLENT experience! Thank you to the instructor!

  • Neela N. Aug 25, 2023

    Grace Hochheiser, the instructor for the three-day Business Writing Bootcamp, is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. There was a lot of content (some new to me) but it was never overwhelming.

  • Tashonda Shaw Aug 23, 2023
    Grammar Essentials

    This was a great refresher class. I learned many new fundamental tools.

  • Jonathan S. Aug 23, 2023

    Grace's passion for teaching and her past experience in a corporate setting make it easy for students to relate to real-life business writing examples. I really like how the exercises and practice questions are structured; it helps the students learn by repetition in a practical manner.

  • Doris Revilla Aug 16, 2023
    Effective Business Writing

    I highly recommend Career Centers' courses for all ages!

  • Evril Clayton Aug 11, 2023
    Grammar Essentials

    I would highly recommend this class to somebody else.

  • Alexandra Rojas Jul 20, 2023
    Effective Business Writing

    My first time taking a course here, and now I want to return to take another course, hopefully with the same instructor!

  • Allison Surgeary Jul 20, 2023
    Effective Business Writing

    Great class and great instructor. Learned a lot! Highly recommend.

  • Marta T. Jul 20, 2023

    One of the best classes I have ever taken.

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Upcoming Soft Skills Classes in NYC

All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

May 2025
May 13
Tuesday 10–5pm
$325
6 Hours
NYC or Live Online

Gain mastery over grammar. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and misspelled words that reflect poorly on your message. By the end of this course, you'll know essential grammar rules to improve your writing and have the skills to edit your own work to completely eliminate mistakes.

May 13–27
Weekdays 10–5pm
$695
18 Hours
NYC or Live Online

This program includes our Grammar Essentials, Effective Business Writing, and Advanced Business Writing courses at a 20% discount. You'll learn practical strategies to sharpen your writing skills from idea to final draft, review essential grammar rules, and prepare complex multi-page business documents.

May 15
Thursday 10–1pm
$199
3 Hours
NYC or Live Online

In this three-hour workshop, learn about customer service standards, talk about goodwill, and learn seven key principles of outstanding customer service. Practice verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, better listening practices, and questioning methods. Use problem-solving skills to assess customers’ needs and resolve complaints.

May 16
Friday 10–1pm
$199
3 Hours
NYC or Live Online

In this three-hour workshop, learn the benefits of effective time management, how to implement time management techniques, tools to prioritize professional and personal tasks, and useful tips for maximizing time, minimizing distractions, and avoiding procrastination.

May 20
Tuesday 10–5pm
$325
6 Hours
NYC or Live Online

Learn how to write effective emails, persuasive memos, and proposals that generate new business.  After taking this course, you'll be able to write clear sentences, organize your ideas, and write a variety of business documents for different audiences.

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