Center for Continuing Education | Fayette County
WINTER 2015 www.clayton.edu/conted
Register TODAY for Winter 2015 Courses Offered in Peachtree City! Global TESOL Certificate Program FREE INFO SESSION - See website for details!
Introduction to the Profession of TESOL Explore TESOL teaching and learning in the US, the local area, and other countries. Activities include lecture, interactive study, cross-cultural activities, and interaction with basic principles of language acquisition for curriculum and lesson planning in a variety of environments. No textbook required. 153PCER201A Sat Feb 7 - Feb 28 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CSU Fayette 4 Sessions $399 with Sarah Shope and Leigh Lawrence
TESOL: Issues of Culture and Language Explore the role of cultural factors in teaching and learning of ESL/EFL, with focus on cultural identity construction and interaction between students and teachers with various cultural characteristics. Textbook required. Not included in course fee. 153PCER202A Sat Mar 7 - Apr 4 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m CSU Fayette 5 Sessions $399 with Sarah Shope and Leigh Lawrence
TESOL: Applied Linguistics & Language Acquisition Modern-grammar approach to teaching English, including elements of language structure (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics), dispelling myths, process of language development and languages differences, commonalities, and dialect variations. Textbook required. Not included in course fee. 154PCER203A Sat Apr 11 - May 9 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CSU Fayette 5 Sessions $399 with Sarah Shope and Leigh Lawrence
TESOL: Materials & Methods for Teaching English Language Learners
Project Management Certificate Program FREE INFO SESSION - See website for details! Project Management Institution’s (PMI’s) PMP Certification exam is based off its well-known Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 5th edition. Upon successful completion of the Certification Prep program, participants who meet PMI exam requirements are better prepared to pass the PMP certification exam. The program focuses on PMBOK theory and concepts and provides a foundation for the application of that knowledge on the scenario-based certification exam. Core topics include the 10 PMBOK Knowledge Areas. 153PCER082A Sat Mar 7 - May 2 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 9 Sessions $1999 with Lou Hampton, PMP
Microsoft Excel 2010 Start from the very beginning of Microsoft Excel and go all the way through the intermediate level. Topics include: getting started with Excel, building & editing worksheets, formatting & enhancing worksheets, working with & enhancing charts, managing workbooks, formulas & functions, automating worksheet tasks, using lists & analyzing list data, and working with Excel & the internet. Textbook is required.Student will need to have laptop and software installed. 153PCPT201 Sat Feb 7 - Mar 7 9:00 AM to 12 N CSU Fayette 5 Sessions $249 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified
Microsoft Excel 2010 Charts You will create charts to present data visually. This course is meant for business professionals that need present data visually that will bring about clarity and understanding. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: create a chart, modify charts, format charts and add trend lines.
Practical modern-grammar/communicative approach to teaching English locally or globally. Focus on curriculum and lessons for teaching written and spoken English for formal and informal communication in workplace, community, and school. Textbook required. Not included in course fee.
153PCPT024 Sat Mar 7 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session $69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified
154PCER204A Sat May 16 - June 20 omit 5/23 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CSU Fayette 5 Sessions $399 with Sarah Shope and Leigh Lawrence
Explore the French language and culture in this eight week program. Participants will learn basic communication and conversational skills. Textbook is required.
Screenwriting 101: The Introduction to Screenwriting
153PLAN501 Sat Jan 31 - Mar 21 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CSU Fayette 8 Sessions $199 with Mariella Crea, native language instructor
Have you always wanted to write a story for film or television? In this course you will learn the basics of writing story treatments and screenplays for film and television. Learn how to create memorable characters through research, development, and psychological methodologies while learning the character hierarchy, the application of major character roles in film and television, the importance of the most common archetypes that are used and you will learn how to write much better dialogue. You will learn how to show not tell with your writing. Textbook and laptop (with free software download) are required. Upon successful completion of this course, the you will be able to: • Write a compelling treatment for film and television concepts • Create memorable characters • Apply the correct format for script writing for film and television • Create powerful dialogue between characters • Mobilize your intellectual and emotional capacities • Determine where and how to pitch your film and television concept 153PARE123A Sat Feb 7 - Mar 7 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM CSU Fayette 5 Sessions $399 with Harold L. Gibson, writer/producer
French for Beginners
Digital Photography I Whether you are brand new to the digital world, or have recently jumped in, this course will take the guesswork out and help you become comfortable with this new technology that has opened up a whole new world of photographic possibilities. The course will teach you how to use your digital camera to create great photos in a variety of conditions, how to manage your digital photo files, and print your pictures efficiently from digital sources. DSLR camera required. There will be (1) field trip that will count towards a class meeting. Date to be identified at first class meeting. 153PLEI801 Fri Jan 23 - Feb 27 10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon CSU Fayette 6 Sessions $129 with Robert W. Johnson, professional photographer
Visit www.clayton.edu/conted or call (678) 466-5050 / (678) 466-5118 Digital Photography II
Excel – Advanced
If you enjoyed Digital Photography I, or just want to dig deeper into the world of digital photography, this class is for you! Prerequisites: Digital Photography I or comparable experience. Students who have not taken Digital Photography I should receive advisement from the instructor before registering for Level II. There will be (1) field trip that will count towards a class meeting. Date to be identified at first class meeting.
You will apply visual elements and advanced formulas to a worksheet to display data in various formats. The target students for this course are for those who have a been working with Excel of a number of year but would like to learn more advanced skill.
153PLEI702B Fri Mar 20 - April 24 10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon CSU Fayette 6 Sessions $129 with Robert W. Johnson, professional photographer
Digital Photography Portraiture Workshop Would you like to take better pictures, consistently? Do you want to get more organized with your digital photo collection, or edit your digital images to make each one look its best? In three sessions, this hands-on course covers the skills that are needed to become a better digital photographer. You will learn about camera skills, lighting, image editing, the RAW file format, and participate in a mock photo shoot. Bring your camera and equipment to every class. The third class is completely online. 153PLEI804 Fri Jan 23 - Feb 6 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM CSU Fayette 3 Sessions $139 with Jestein Futrell, professional photographer 154PLEI804A Fri Apr 18 - May 2 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CSU Fayette 3 Sessions $139 with Jestein Futrell, professional photographer
153PCPT106A Fri Mar 20 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session $149 with LeAndra Jordan, M.B.A.
Successful Supervisor Certificate Program The course is designed to help newly appointed supervisors successfully maneuver through the maze of effectively leading and motivating others. You will understand the basic tenants of leadership, the strategies that undergird motivation, motivating team member engagement, effectively communicating, resolving conflict, and building a team that gets results. Course fee includes DiSC assessment for each participant. 153PARE555A Fri, Mar 20 – Apr 10 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM CSU Fayette 4 Sessions $699 with Julie Crews, management consultant
Leadership Development Certificate Program This course teaches you to become a leader through understanding yourself and others using positive influence. Course fee includes DiSC assessment and Conflict Mode Inventory for each participant. 153PARE550A Fri, Jan 23 – Feb 13 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM CSU Fayette 4 Sessions $699 with Julie Crews, management consultant
FABULOUS FRIDAYS! Project Management Fundamentals This course teaches you to understand the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes of effective project management, and techniques such as critical path planning, performance reporting, planning and scheduling, After the completion of this course, you will possess the necessary preparation to sit for Project Management Institute's CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) exam. Textbook required. 153PARE085A Fri Jan 23 – Feb 13 9:00 PM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 4 Sessions $399 with Kevin G. Postich, MBA, PMP
Excel - Basics An introduction to current spreadsheet application software. You will learn basic skills needed to produce business documents. Prior keyboarding experience is valuable but not essential. 153PCPT201A Fri Jan 23 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session $149 with LeAndra Jordan, M.B.A. 153PCPT201B Fri Feb 20 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session $149 with LeAndra Jordan, M.B.A.
OSHA 10* The 10-Hour OSHA Course introduces students to OSHA policies, procedures, and standards as well as general industry safety and health principles covered in 29 CFR 1910. This course is intended to improve employee awareness of OSHA Safety Regulations. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA General Industry 10 Hour course completion card from the Department of Labor. 153PIND301A Fri Feb 6 - 13 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $149 with William Liles, authorized OSHA outreach instructor *NOTE: The first 10 hours of the OSHA 30 course are identical to OSHA 10. You do not need to take both courses.
OSHA 30* The 30-Hour OSHA Course is ideal for supervisors with safety and health responsibilities, and for safety officers. Students are provided a more detailed view of OSHA policies, procedures, and standards as well as the general safety and health principles covered in 29 CFR 1910. Participants will receive a copy of 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards and other references. This course is intended to provide attendees with information for use in improvement of their organizations safety environment. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA General Industry 30 Hour course completion card from the Department of Labor.
Excel - Intermediate Take that intermediate step up to the next level using your worksheets. You will learn more technical skills needed to produce business documents. Prior Excel experience is required. 153PCPT105A Fri Feb 6 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session $149 with LeAndra Jordan, M.B.A. 153PCPT105A Fri Mar 6 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session $149 with LeAndra Jordan, M.B.A.
153PIND302A Fri Feb 27 – Mar 27 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 5 Sessions $349 with William Liles, authorized OSHA outreach instructor
153CARE050A Sat Jan 24 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session $499 with Theodore Heske III, Heske Consulting, Inc., Atlanta Patent Law
Small class size; lunch/refreshments included.
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