Dayton Area Talent Academy

Build Stronger Leaders. Build Stronger Teams. Build a Stronger Business. 

The Talent Academy is a leadership and workforce training program for employers who want more capable managers, stronger teams and organizations that perform better in the real world. Designed with employers in mind, the Talent Academy delivers practical, human-centered skills that help people lead effectively, work well together and represent their organizations with professionalism. 

Who It’s For  

Front line employees 
Managers and supervisors 
Emerging and high-potential leaders 
Small and mid-sized business owners 
Teams preparing for growth, change or increased responsibility 

What Skills It Builds 

Leadership, judgment and decision-making 
Team effectiveness, accountability and collaboration 
Service and customer experience excellence 
Organizational capability and performance 

Why Employers Participate 

Practical training employees can apply immediately 
Local, time-efficient programs with minimal disruption 
Improved engagement, retention and teamwork 
A stronger leadership bench for future growth 

About the Essential Communications Course

The Talent Academy is part of a national initiative led by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) and powered by Pravi—a strategy and learning firm built on the belief that Humans Still Matter™ in today’s economy. Your local chamber has partnered with ACCE and Pravi to bring this exclusive opportunity to your community. 

See the tabs at the top for more information about pricing, discounts and FAQs. 

Select from the list of courses below and enroll today. Check back in the future for additional course offerings. 

For the full list of FAQs about Talent Academy, click here. 

You will need to create an account in order to purchase.

How do I create an account?
Click Login in the top navigation bar, choose Create Account, complete the required fields, agree to the privacy policy and submit the form. Passwords must be at least eight characters long. You can see the steps here. 

Can I buy a course for someone else? Or more than one person?
Yes. When you add the course to your cart, you can adjust the quantity for the number of seats in the course you want. On the checkout page, check the box that says, “Are you buying this course on behalf of someone else?” before you complete your payment. See directions here. 

Who do I contact with questions about enrollment or account issues?
Please contact education@acce.org.