Archbright University
Our learning and development programs are designed to make a lasting impact on you and your organization.
Information & Registration
Here is how you can access classes at Archbright University:
Instructor-led training is offered at Archbright’s training centers in Seattle, Spokane, and virtually. Connect with people from other companies and learn in an environment away from the distractions of your day-to-day workplace.
Exclusively for Archbright members, our team can customize courses and deliver them onsite at your organization. Ideal for groups of 10-18, or for topics specific to your organization or culture, these training sessions can be held at a time and location convenient for you.
When you need training that can happen anywhere at any time, our on-demand courses provide that flexibility. Classes can be purchased by individual learners or by companies to train groups or teams.
With virtual courses, learners participate from their own workspace, wherever that may be. Classes are conducted live for an effective and engaging learning experience, including video, polling, chat, and other features.
Select one of the sections below to see a list of classes or more details.
Supervision & Management Courses
Human Resource Management Courses
Professional Development Courses
Safety Courses
On Demand HR Compliance Courses
Web-Based Leadership Development Courses
Virtual Instructor-Led Courses
Archbright is a proud partner of Development Dimensions International (DDI)
For more than 40 years, DDI has helped the most successful companies around the world close the gap between where their business needs to go and the talent required to take them there.
Archbright is an approved provider of events and activities to earn recertification credits
The HR Certification Institute has pre-approved this activity for recertification credit towards the aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR® , PHRi™ and SPHRi™ certifications. The content of the activity submitted has met the criteria of the Approved Provider Program.
National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
Archbright is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
What to Expect in Training
Cancellations
For our open enrollment classes, requests for cancellation received 2 business days prior to the class date will be accepted and the class fee will be refunded in full. For cancellations received within 2 business days of the class date,
and for participants who fail to attend the class, no refund will be issued. Please call Member Services to process your
cancellation at 206.329.1120 or 509.381.1635.
Accommodations and Special Requests
- Please contact Member Services at 206.329.1120 or at 509.381.1635 in advance of the course to request an accommodation.
- Please let us know if you plan to bring an interpreter to a training.
- Large print editions of course materials are available if requested ahead of time.
- If a lactation area will be required, please notify your instructor when you arrive for class.
Attire
We suggest you dress comfortably. Temperatures in our classrooms can vary so you may want to bring a sweater or
light jacket for your personal comfort.
Class Size
There will be between five and 18 participants in each class that will likely represent a wide variety of industries.
All locations: Vehicles should be securely locked and valuables placed in the trunk.
Inclement Weather
During times of inclement weather, Archbright’s offices may close or open late. As a result, any classes scheduled for that day will be cancelled. Participants will be notified as soon as possible of the cancellation via email and phone call.
If there is inclement weather and you have not heard from Archbright about the status of your class, please call our main line at 509.381.1635. If we are closed, a recorded message will provide more details about that day’s classes.
Once our operations have returned to normal, every effort will be made to transfer the participant’s registration to another session of the class. If we are unable to do so, a refund will be issued.
What to Expect in Seattle and Spokane Location Details
Parking
Our office has a garage! However, garage parking is limited and on a first come first served basis. When you arrive, obtain a ticket from the gate. Please park in a numbered spot, not in a spot marked Visitor or Reserved. Bring your ticket with you. Head up to Archbright’s office on the 4th floor (details below) and give your ticket to the front desk to validate your parking. There is street parking available should there not be spots still available in the garage.
Please note: Garage parking spots marked VISITOR are 90 minutes only. If you park in the garage without validating your parking at Archbright’s front desk, you may be ticketed.
Getting to Archbright – Suite 400
Please enter the building by way of S. Orcas Street and take the elevator to the Lobby. Turn right out of the elevator and take the next elevator you come to up to the 4th Floor. When you exit the elevator on the 4th floor, you will see the main doors to our offices.
Another entrance to the building is on 6th Ave. S. If you enter here, please take the elevator directly to the 4th floor. Exit to your right and then go left into the main hallway. Follow the hallway until you get to Archbright, located on the left.
If you are parked in the garage, please take the garage elevator to the Lobby level. Turn right out of the elevator and take the next elevator you come to up to the 4th floor. When you exit the elevator on the 4th floor, you will see the main doors to our offices.
Please note: For 8:30 am classes, doors will not open until 8 am. Please come inside, help yourself to some coffee, and relax in our Co-Working Lounge.
Vehicles should be securely locked and valuables placed in the trunk.
Lunch Break
All our full-day courses have a 1 hour lunch break. You are welcome to eat and relax in our co-working lounge; free WIFI and work space is available for all. Lunch is not provided by Archbright but you are welcome to bring a lunch and store it in our co-working refrigerator. The Avanti Market is also available for you to purchase sandwiches, sides, and desserts at the kiosk. Coffee, water and tea will be provided for all classes. We have two food trucks at our building on Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to 2pm and they park behind the Design Center in the 4th Avenue Parking Lot. There are a variety of restaurants within a short walk or drive of our building; please click here for a list.
Co-Working Lounge
We are excited to share this brand-new space with you! In our member-focused co-working lounge you will find tables, chairs, couches, and desks where you can eat, work, or socialize. Check out our heritage wall and learn about the history of Archbright in Washington State! You will also find the Avanti Market; feel free to purchase any of the items at the kiosk. Next to the Avanti Market you’ll see a hallway leading to our mother’s room, the prayer/mindfulness room, and the respite room. If you need a break or a moment to relax you are welcome to do so here. Please defer use of the mother’s room for nursing mothers only.
Meeting Rooms
These meeting rooms are available for meetings, conference calls, and solitary working. You will see a reservation keypad outside each door and if it’s green it is available for use. If it is red, its currently reserved, so please do not disturb the people inside. If you’d like to reserve a room in the future, please inquire at the front desk in person, over the phone at 206.329.1120, or by email at info@archbright.com. If you’d like to reserve a room to use that day, simply type in your name and information into the reservation keypad. If you are using one of the rooms and someone has it reserved, please vacate it when they arrive.
Smoking
There is no indoor smoking at Georgetown Squared but there is a designated smoking area located on the north side of the building, near the corner of 5th Ave S and S Findlay. There is a large waste receptacle and ashtray urn for your use.
Lunch Break
Lunch is not provided. There is a variety of restaurants within a short walk or drive. For full day classes there will be a 45 minute break. You may bring a lunch that does not require refrigeration. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided at most classes.
Parking
Free parking is available in and around the building on a first come first served basis.
For 8 am classes, doors will open at 7:50.
Vehicles should be securely locked and valuables placed in the trunk.
