CWCE Fall 2018 Shine by Community Colleges of Spokane

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Online Registration Available July 17th!

This Fall, the Center for Workforce & Continuing Education (CWCE) is implementing CampusCE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a new online registration system. The CampusCE Education Management System (EMS) is a student information system and e-commerce platform designed for the needs of open enrollment programs. With this software, continuing education students are empowered to explore CWCE course offerings and enroll with ease in real-time. With access to hundreds of continuing education courses, students can advance their career or take a course for fun on their own terms. Students will now have the flexibility to register outside of office hours, and access detailed course information from our online database creating an enriched customer experience.

Please visit ccs.spokane.edu/workforce Center for Workforce & Continuing Education

on or after July 17, 2018 to browse our online catalog!

Fall Registration opens July 17! Visit ccs.spokane.edu/workforce to enroll using our new online registration system! • TABLE OF CONTENTS • Business & Professional Development.......2 TO STAY CURRENT WITH OUR SCHEDULE AND OFFERINGS

Certificate Programs........................................... 8 Computers & Technology..................................13 Health & Medical................................................15 Mastercam University....................................... 19 Social Media & Marketing................................ 20

We welcome new instructors!

Teacher Education..............................................21 Personal Interest.........................................24

• Blogging

• Culinary

Art & Design....................................................... 24

• Lean

• Foreign Language

Cuisine & Libations........................................... 26

• Outdoor Pursuits

Fitness & Sports................................................. 28

• Microsoft Office • Cosmetology • Painting • Beading

• Other ideas welcome!

If you are qualified to teach a class listed above, please email ce@ccs.spokane.edu or call 509-533-8483.

Environmental Science......................................27 Photography........................................................32 Music....................................................................33 Special Interest................................................... 34 Registration and Information....................36

Corporate/Customized Training Whether your organization requires a one-day workshop or an in-depth program of ongoing training and instruction, Community Colleges of Spokane’s Center for Workforce & Continuing Education (CWCE) offers corporate educational expertise and flexible training solutions to meet all of your unique business needs.

Let us help you assess and tailor your training to suit your employees and your organization. To gain immediate measurable returns on your training investment, contact: 509-533-8476 | ce@ccs.spokane.edu

For registration information see page 36

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Business & Professional Development Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Creating Community & Social Change

This course explains financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and provides practical techniques that increase your effectiveness. Understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. 5028 BUSPD 101 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $195

From elected officials to the CEO of Apple, leaders are now urging people in the workplace and community to participate in community and social change to help improve communities and society. Discover how social change can happen (or doesn’t) and how you can influence change. Then explore working within an established organization versus creating your own group for change. Finally, learn different change strategies and techniques to highlight issues and improve your community and society for all. 4863 BUSPD 212 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $195

Online

Advanced Data Analysis After taking this course, you will be able to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization, and have the skills necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on statistically significant information. Whether your business is home based or a large company, this class will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned. 4839 BUSPD 102 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $195 Online

Applying Lean Sigma Practices to HR Functions Develop the mindset of Lean Operational Excellence, an advanced problem solving approach that facilitates continuous improvement within the organization through the identification and elimination of waste. Lean principles can also be used to streamline processes in the human resource functions such as recruiting, hiring, training, compensating and managing performance. Find out about Lean concepts, tools, and methods with which you can benchmark, assess problems, and lead continuous improvement efforts to resolve them. 4844 BUSPD 189 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $245 Online

Business Writing Take away the key practices you need to develop and hone your business writing communication effectively and successfully. Get the best practices for crafting effective, professional business documents. Find out how to avoid grammatical pitfalls. And acquire business writing principles that will be good for years to come. 5032 BUSPD 216 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $195 Online

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Collaborative Management Whether you manage or lead people, collaborative skills are essential to help harness the energy of groups and teams for maximum performance and productivity. Knowledge of collaborative skills will enable you to gain participation quickly, get input and buy-in for building consensus, and plan for cooperation to get crucial projects completed. This course will help you explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight on how to expand your collaborative skills for success of your team or organization. 4848 BUSPD 221 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $245 Online

Conflict Management Discover a workable conflict management model, discuss case studies, and take away successful strategies to apply it in the workplace. 4851 BUSPD 108 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $245 Online

Creating High Performance Virtual Teams Building on the foundation learned in Introduction to Leading Virtual Teams, this course includes how to organize the team and then how to empower communication between team members while meeting the individual team member’s needs. Participants will also learn processes used by most high-performing virtual teams. Finally, the course will cover the leader’s role in developing highly engaged teams; including how to build trust, commitment, respect, and empowerment. 4864 BUSPD 210 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $195 Online

Cash is King

Customer Service Leadership

Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash, and find out your role in cash flow success. 4845 BUSPD 167 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195

From selecting customer service oriented employees to developing the best processes, find simple ways to increase your bottom line with outstanding customer service. 4854 BUSPD 218 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195

Online

Fall 2018

Cyber Security for Managers

Embracing Sustainability in the Workplace

Be proactive against cyber terrorism. This course covers common attacks including viruses, malware, and spyware in addition to intrusion detection, prevention, and disaster recovery planning. 4855 BUSPD 111 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195

Find out how to implement sustainability solutions for your workplace and gain practical information for yourself and your employees. Brand your organization in the world of environmental stewardship. 4859 BUSPD 192 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $195

Developing Your Leadership Skills

Entrepreneur Boot Camp

Online

This course is for future and emerging leaders in Generation Y. Discover the key concepts of being a leader and best strategies for developing leadership skills. Learn the unspoken secrets of leaders and strategies they employ for influencing others. 4856 BUSPD 113 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $145

Starting a business is something that all of us have thought about at one time or another, yet, statistics show that most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics, knowledge, and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. 4860 BUSPD 115 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $195

Online

Developing Your Professional Career

Entrepreneurial Marketing

Have you ever wondered how to get to that next level in your career? This course will help you identify skills that all great leaders possess, while learning new skills that will help take you to the next level. 4857 BUSPD 114 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $145 Online

Effective Copywriting Come away with the tools and techniques needed to improve your copywriting skills and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back. 4858 BUSPD 191 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195 Online

With an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions, learn how to build a strong brand, analyze which tactics to use, and implement your marketing plan. Whether you are starting a business or growing an existing one, take away practical marketing tips and tools that can be used to improve marketing efforts. 4861 BUSPD 116 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $195 Online

Extraordinary Customer Service Extraordinary customer service comes from focusing on the essential elements that yield big results. Discover how easy it is to take your customer service from ordinary to extraordinary. 4862 BUSPD 117 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $145 Online

Business of Retail & Finance Certificate Business of Retail & Finance Certificate is designed to introduce students to the theoretical and practical core competencies that are required for a successful start in a retail and/or financial organization. This four-week training provides a career pathway into multiple jobs within the retail, finance & banking industry. Concentrations are offered in Retail and Finance, or participants may bundle both for a wrap-around customer service experience. For more information, see page 8 For registration information see page 36

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Financial Analysis and Planning for Non-Financial Managers

Grant Writing Boot Camp

Designed for non-financial managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and other decision-makers, this advanced course will take the mystery out of money matters. Throughout this course, financial information that drives your organization will be assessed and analyzed. An understanding of these reports will help participants make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within their own area of influence. 4865 BUSPD 193 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $195 Online

Foundations of Supply Chain Management

NEW!

Supply Chain Management is on the radar for C-Level executives as both a competitive threat and opportunity. Do you have a strategy for your supply chain? Is it aligned? Do you know and understand the decisions and tradeoffs you have to make? If you answered no to any of these questions, you need to attend this program. 5079 BUSPD 224 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $245 Online

Funding Your Business Explore your business’s financial feasibility in three areas—start-up or expansion, profits, and cash. Then, you will explore potential debt and equity sources of funds to help support these areas and create a financially successful venture. 4866 BUSPD 168 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $195 Online

Getting Started in Sales Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, understanding the basic steps of sales and freeing your mind of negativity is the foundation to your business success. Save time, money and effort with these tried and true proven sales techniques that are guaranteed to deliver proven results. 4867 BUSPD 214 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195 Online

Google Analytics If you are not reviewing your website statistics, then you are missing several key opportunities to profit from website traffic. Aimed at nontechnical users, this course teaches you how to use website analytics on the world-standard Google Analytics, a free online tool. 4868 BUSPD 119 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $195 Online

Anytime, anywhere—many classes available online. 4

NEW!

This Comprehensive Grant writing Bootcamp is an inspiring and informative three-day course that will provide the tools, skills, and resources necessary to research, write, and manage successful grant proposals. In this course, students will learn the best ways to research and write winning proposals that get funded in today’s competitive market. By day three of the course, participants will have created a letter of interest and a nearly completed grant proposal. Allison Shirk 5352 BUSPD 232 10/8-10/10 MTW 8:30am-4pm $695 Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 144

How to Avoid Fatal Leadership Errors Review cases of real leaders in business, education, and government who experienced initial success but ultimately failed because of their own actions. Find out the leading errors, inappropriate dispositions and attitudes, and lack of knowledge and skills. Take away several practical recommendations to help you minimize these errors and help you perform your leadership role to an optimal level of efficiency. 4869 BUSPD 176 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $245 Online

Identity Theft

NEW!

Identity theft continues to grow; now more than 50 percent of identity theft occurs in the workplace. Receive information about the basic, common sense steps necessary to protect your identity and assets how to deter data theft, detect fraud, and minimize the impact of any damage inflicted. 5080 BUSPD 225 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195 Online

Improving Email Promotions Find out how to analyze your email response rates including open rates and click through rates. Learn how to improve your email promotion and responses by tracking when to email, what to email, and testing email copy. 4870 COMTE 136 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $195 Online

Introduction to Data Analysis Data analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze this data to see trends and make predictions. 4871 BUSPD 124 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $195 Online

For additional class information and registration, go online: ccs.spokane.edu/workforce Fall 2018

Intermediate Data Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Look at relationships between variables and product recognition as it relates to subsequent product purchase. This Intermediate Data Analysis course introduces statistics behind group differences and relationships. 4872 BUSPD 122 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195

In today’s world, Lean is a part of the business environment. Lean Six Sigma attacks inefficiencies, non-value added wastes caused by defects, non value added flow of information or materials, non-productive time, data storage, stacks of inventory, overproduction, and extra processing. Learn how to minimize waste and maximize efficiency with this online course. 4875 BUSPD 211 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $245

Online

Job Searching Tips with an Executive Recruiter Learn to serve as your own personal headhunter by modeling your job search efforts after professional executive recruiters who place top-quality candidates into Fortune 500 companies. Use the comprehensive systems approach utilized by engineers to help resolve your employment problems in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Don Hite 5021 BUSPD 208 9/24-9/28 MWF 6-9PM $95 Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, TBD

Key Essentials for Conducting Workplace Investigations

NEW!

This course covers key elements for effectively conducting a workplace investigation related to harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, employee retaliation, and management misconduct. 5133 BUSPD 231 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195 Online

Keys to Customer Service Discover the direct relationship between customer service skills and career achievement. Become skilled at being an exceptional service provider. 4873 BUSPD 128 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $145 Online

Law for Non-Lawyers

NEW!

After completing this course, participants will better understand legal issues in the workplace, know when an organization needs to consult a lawyer, and have the knowledge to better serve their organization and work with lawyers. 5081 BUSPD 226 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $195 Online

Leadership Principles Become an effective leader and discover your style of leadership. Learn about task completion, building relationships with subordinates, becoming socially perceptive to changes in the workplace, utilizing your emotions in a positive and effective manner, and addressing challenging goals. 4874 BUSPD 129 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $145 Online

For registration information see page 36

Online

Legal Office Administration This course seeks to enable students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for becoming an exceptional legal practitioner in an administrative capacity. It is a bridge course designed to provide students with the tools to develop a thorough understanding of legal office procedures including database management, the preparation of legal documentation including research, legal accounting methods, legal analysis, communications, and ethics. 4876 BUSPD 195 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $245 Online

Management Boot Camp Enhance your management skills through this course for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders. Nothing creates success like a solid foundation. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees, and increase your effectiveness through use of the DiSC personality profile (included). 4877 BUSPD 135 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $295 Online

Managing Generations in the Workplace Get an understanding of managing workers in different generations in the workplace. Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to, and what messages they value. Each generation has different expectations and styles of work in the workplace. 4878 BUSPD 137 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $175 Online

Managing Productivity Whether you are measuring and documenting your own productivity or managing the productivity of others, acquire four new management systems and procedures to maximize productivity in your organization. 4879 BUSPD 207 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $245 Online

For additional class information and registration, go online: ccs.spokane.edu/workforce ARR=Arranged

Negotiation: Get What You Want

Onboarding New Employees

Negotiation is a key skill for success in business and everyday life. Understanding negotiation strategies helps clarify what you want, prioritize needs, and ensure you gain what is essential. Learn skills that help others get what they want to improve relationships and increase your success in the future. Learn to plan, implement, and win in the bargaining process. 4880 BUSPD 141 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195

Onboarding is the process of socializing new employees into the organization. Ensure a smooth transition from best candidate to star employee. 4883 BUSPD 171 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $195

Online

New 21st Century Strategies for Productivity and Time Management How effectively you manage your time and productivity can affect your business and personal life in so many ways. Learn tips and techniques for managing time and increasing productivity. Whether you are managing your own time, or others’ time, come away with proven tips to put into practice immediately. 4881 BUSPD 196 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $195 Online

Office Operations Office operations refer to the administration and management of office business practices to support the highest level of efficiency and productivity within an organization. Learn how to design, implement, evaluate, and maintain the process of work within your office. 4882 BUSPD 197 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $195 Online

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Power Selling No matter what product or service you represent, there are powerful strategies that will help you become a top-producing sales person. Gain a better understanding of the importance of the sales function and learn new skills in relationship management, prospecting, customer management, and delivering a compelling sales presentation. Move yourself or your sales team to increased success. 4884 BUSPD 206 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $195 Online

Photoshop for Presentations Acquire the skills to navigate an extensive list of Photoshop features. Gain both a foundational and advanced understanding of the popular software and practice the most commonly used methods, such as managing text, working with layers, and image file properties. Learn the purpose of each photo-editing tool and walk away with the skills to use them. 4895 BUSPD 217 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195 Online

Productivity eTools: Be Organized and Get Stuff Done

NEW!

Find out the top 40 favorite applications and eTools of productive workers. Get the latest tools, sites, iPhone and iPad applications to turbo-charge your work and simplify your life. Then discover how to select the right tools for your needs, evaluate your productivity system and develop a framework that gets things done. 5065 BUSPD 223 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR Online

$245

Program Evaluation for Nonprofits

CWCE now offers both online and on-ground courses for the health and medical field: Dialysis Technician Program ECG/EKG Technician Program Veterinary Assistant Take a course in one of these in demand fields, in a format that suits your lifestyle. See page 15 for more information. 6

Enhance your understanding of program evaluation within the nonprofit context. Find out how to improve your evaluation planning, data collection, data analysis and data use. Special attention is given to real-world challenges that organizations may face when conducting evaluation including staff time, costs, and reporting evaluation results to funders. By the close of the course, you will have a complete program logic model and evaluation plan ready for implementation. 4885 BUSPD 146 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $245 Online

We can provide any of these courses in person at your business. Contact CWCE at 533-8476 for information. Fall 2018

Retire Rich: Smart Retirement Steps for 20 and 30 somethings

NEW!

Do you want to achieve financial independence and true freedom to indulge in whatever makes you happy? Do you want to live life to the fullest, while only working when you want to? Imagine how great it would be to spend all of your time doing the things that matter most to you, all the while knowing you are financially secure. Imagine a life filled with enjoyment, leisure, and satisfaction. Envision your future free from the typical 9 to 5 grind. This course will show you how! 5083 BUSPD 227 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR $195 Online

Self-Publishing eBooks Discover what makes a great ebook and how to create, format, and publish your eBook. Learn steps necessary to create your eBook with text, photos, illustrations, audio, videos, and hyperlinks to websites. 4886 BUSPD 148 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195 Online

Understanding yourself and others will increase your overall effectiveness at work, home, and in all of your relationships. Learn how to improve your communication with others, convey your ideas effectively, and improve your ability to understand what is important to those who don’t share your same style. Course fee includes your own DiSC Behavioral Personality Profile assessment and review. 4888 BUSPD 209 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $295 Online

Writing News and Press Releases Being able to write a good news story, press release, or publicity notice is a skill that can set you apart in the workplace. Acquire the skills good journalists have and learn how to craft a news story, press release, or publicity notice that will get attention. 4889 BUSPD 199 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR $195 Online

Your Workplace, Your Employees & The Law

The Business Plan This course teaches basics of the entrepreneurial planning process, culminating in the development of an early-stage business plan. By preparing your business concept, building your plan, and evaluating your business for feasibility you gain knowledge critical for business start-up and development. 4887 BUSPD 150 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195 Online

The Basics of Bookkeeping

Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance

NEW!

How do you keep track of the day-to-day financial transactions of a business? Whether you are looking to advance in your career, or you’re an entrepreneur, (or maybe you are a part of a family business), this course will help if you are looking to understand the numbers. The Basics of Bookkeeping course will help you understand, and know how to record, every penny that comes in and out of your business. 5084 BUSPD 228 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195

Designed for non-lawyers, this course will provide business owners, managers, supervisors, and HR professionals with a roadmap for effectively handling complicated employee-related issues that affect today’s work environment. 4890 BUSPD 200 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR $195 Online

Phlebotomy

Winter Orientation is November 6

Online

Anytime, anywhere many classes available online.

For additional class information and registration, go online: ccs.spokane.edu/workforce For registration information see page 36

Phlebotomy students work hard to develop blood drawing skills by practicing on each other in the CWCE Health and Medical Program’s MA-Phlebotomist Training Program (MA-P). Attend the mandatory orientation to apply for the MA-Phlebotomist Training Program at SCC! For more information or to be added to the interest list, contact ccs.spokane.edu/workforce ARR=Arranged

Certificate Programs 3D Printing for Educators Certificate

Business of Retail Certificate

This certificate covers how 3D Printing technology works and then moves on to how to use it effectively. If participants have 3D printers, the instructors will customize the class as much as possible so participants can follow along on the hardware they have. If a participant does not yet have access to a 3D printer, the instructors can help participants define criteria to make decisions about appropriate hardware to buy.

Business of Retail is designed to introduce students to the theoretical and practical core competencies that are required for a successful start within a retail organization. This four-week training provides a career pathway into multiple jobs within the retail industry including Store Associate or Shift Manager. Along with homework, quizzes, and tests, this course includes: retail fundamentals, cash handling, customer service, Excel 2016, selling smarter, and resume/interviewing.

5022 CRTPG 153 9/4-10/26 ARR ARR Online

$345

5340 CRTPG 169 9/17-10/12 ARR 1-5PM

$495

Business Coaching Certificate Mentoring and coaching have come to be used more frequently in organizations to improve leadership competencies. It has benefits for the employer and employee. The knowledge you gather will change the way you see yourself in the workplace. Through this knowledge, you can find helpful strategies to navigate through work and life. 5132 CRTPG 101 9/4-10/26 ARR ARR Online

$695

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 105

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness. Online

9/17-9/26: Mondays and Wednesdays 10/1-10/12: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers Certificate

5023 CRTPG 142 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR

NEW!

$395

New Online Registration System!

Business of Finance Certificate

NEW!

Business of Finance is designed to introduce students to the theoretical and practical core competencies that are required for a successful start with in a financial institution. This four-week training provides a career pathway into multiple jobs within the finance & banking industry. Along with homework, quizzes, and tests, this course includes: banking fundamentals, cash handling, customer service, Excel 2016, selling smarter, and resume/ interviewing. 9/18-9/27: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10/1-10/12: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 5341 CRTPG 170 9/18-10/12 ARR 1-5pm

$695

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 105

Business of Retail & Finance Certificate

NEW!

Business of Retail & Finance Certificate is designed to introduce students to the theoretical and practical core competencies that are required for a successful start in a retail and/or financial organization. This four-week training provides a career pathway into multiple jobs within the retail, finance & banking industry. Courses include: banking and retail fundamentals, cash handling, customer service, Excel 2016, selling smarter, and resume/ interviewing. 9/17-9/27: Mondays-Thursdays 10/1-10/12: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 5342 CRTPG 171 9/17-10/12 ARR 1-5pm

$995

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 105

Business Writing Certificate

Access our online catalog and search hundreds of classes, with registration right at your fingertips!

Visit: ccs.spokane.edu/workforce on or after July 17th to browse our catalog, and register for Fall classes.

Begin with understanding the format, construction, and successful techniques of writing effective business reports and proposals. Then improve your skills with editing and proofreading. Finally, discover what good journalists know: how to write a news story, press release, or other publicity notice that zings. 5030 CRTPG 143 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR Online

$495

Fall 2018

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certificate

CompTIA Security+ Certificate

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career emphasizing hands-on practical skills, ensuring the security professional is better prepared to problem solve a wider variety of issues. Develop your skills with 40 hours of training in a hands-on learning classroom led by highly qualified instructors. Prerequisite includes current Network+ Certification or equivalent with instructor permission. When you earn your CompTIA Security+ certification you’ll have the skills to secure a network and deter hackers.

Exam voucher (FC0-U51) and books are included (over a $150 value!). 5139 CRTPG 160 9/11-9/22 TTH 6-9PM S 8AM-1PM

$1395

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 18, Rm 127B

CompTIA A+ Certificate CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT, and it is the foundation of an IT career. A+ candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot and problem solve a wider variety of issues, ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security. In this 4-week, 40-hour bootcamp class, get hands-on experience in a classroom led by highly qualified instructors. Prerequisite includes current IT Essentials Certification or equivalent with instructor permission. Earning your A+ certification gives you an internationally recognized credential. Leading companies around the world are hiring A+ certified professionals like you. Two exams are needed to certify; exam vouchers (220-901 and 220-902), additional virtual lab access, and books are included (over a $450 value!). 5140 CRTPG 161 10/2-10/27 TTH 6-9PM S 8AM-12PM $2395

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 18, Rm 127B

Exam voucher (SY0-501) and books are included (over a $350 value!). Winter CRTPG 163 1/8-2/2 TTH 6-9PM S 8AM-12PM

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 18, Rm 127B

Customer Service Certificate Whether it relates to retaining customers, serving your audience, or turning inquiries from potential customers into sales, good customer service is now one of the central factors in organizational success. Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set, improve productivity, and increase your organization’s success. 5034 CRTPG 144 9/4-10/26 ARR ARR Online

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. 5036 CRTPG 104 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR

CompTIA Network+ Certificate CompTIA Network+ verifies that you have the essential knowledge and skills in networking to develop a career in IT infrastructure. It prepares candidates to support the network regardless of the platform, forming the foundation needed before specializing in a vendor solution. Work in a lab setting in a classroom with highly qualified instructors, and learn how to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network and wired devices. Prerequisite includes current A+ Certification or equivalent with instructor permission. Earning your Network+ certification will help you advance toward a rewarding IT career as a network field technician, help desk technician, network support specialist, network administrator, or network analyst.

Digital Marketing (eMarketing) Certificate

5141 CRTPG 162 11/3-12/15 TTH 6-9PM S 8AM-12PM $2395 No class on Thanksgiving Week (11/20, 11/22, & 11/24) Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 18, Rm 127B For registration information see page 36

$245

Data Analysis Certificate

Online

Exam voucher (N10-007), and books are included (over a $350 value!).

$2395

$495

Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising. 5038 CRTPG 130 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR Online

$495

Entrepreneurial Finance Certificate Finance is a key to entrepreneurial success. The lack of financial knowledge about business and business start-ups is one of the leading causes of failure for entrepreneurial ventures. As an entrepreneur, knowing where to put your valuable time and limited resources is critical to the success of your new venture. 5039 CRTPG 155 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR

$495

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Online

Entrepreneurship Certificate

Leadership Development Certificate

Get the latest on planning your business, brainstorming business ideas, and a checklist for going into business. Then learn how to create a business plan, including assessing business feasibility and preparing the management and financial plans. Then take home a step-by-step approach to attract and keep customers, with an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions and building a strong brand.

This certificate provides practical information on advancing leadership potential and making a difference in the workplace. Find out what it takes to become an effective leader and discover your style of leadership.

5040 CRTPG 112 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR

Management Certificate

Online

$495

Flagger/Traffic Control Earn your Washington State Traffic Control card in just eight hours. This intensive one-day course is designed with lecture, reading, and hands-on training to meet required state certification. Certification card issued upon completion of the course, but must be renewed every three years. Card valid in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Parking Pass Required. Dan Gadd 5047 CRTPG 113 10/1 M 8AM-4:30PM

$95

Cindy Close 5051 CRTPG 113 11/16 F 8AM-4:30PM

$95

Dan Gadd 5147 CRTPG 113 12/10 M 8AM-4:30PM

$95

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm TBD

Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This certificate provides participants with a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. Online

$395

Learn more about Google Analytics, Google apps for business, and Google+. Acquire new tips and techniques for greater productivity, effectiveness and even profitability for your work. Online

Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders. Nothing creates success like a solid foundation. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees, and increase your effectiveness. 5057 CRTPG 116 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR Online

$595

Mastering Video Marketing Certificate Video marketing is the latest hot new marketing trend. Shoppers who viewed product videos were 144% more likely to add the product to their cart. Video with good SEO has a 53% higher chance of showing up on page one of Google searches. When done correctly, video can tell a story, and stories connect people. Video also leads to an emotional ‘trigger’ that plain text cannot do. 5058 CRTPG 121 9/4-10/26 ARR ARR

$395

Mobile Marketing Certificate You will learn how mobile marketing can increase your capabilities to retain current customers and gain new ones. Find out about proximity marketing, mobile marketing metrics, and developing a mobile marketing campaign for your organization. 5059 CRTPG 118 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR

$595

Online

Office Operations Certificate

Google Tools Certificate

5054 CRTPG 146 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR

$395

Online

Game Design Certificate

5052 CRTPG 158 9/4-10/26 ARR ARR

5056 CRTPG 106 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR

$495

Quickbooks CWCE is now offering QuickBooks 2018!

The strategies and benchmarks of office operations increase the productivity of every person in your organization. Position yourself in your organization as the one who knows what to get done, and how to get things done efficiently in office operations. 5061 CRTPG 137 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR Online

$495

Bundle both levels for a reduced price!

Run your whole business more efficiently! Learn to master simple and easy-to-use accounting software in this 6 to 12-hour survey

For Fall dates or more information, see page 14 or contact 509-533-8483. Fall 2018

Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator Certification

NEW!

Pre-License Education: Property & Casualty Insurance

Earn your P/EVO certification card in just 8 hours! This course complies with guidelines established by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The training focuses on state regulations, procedures, safety practices, and operator responsibilities. A successful candidate will receive a WSDOT P/EVO certification card that is valid for three years. Parking permit required.

This program prepares individuals to manage risk in organizational settings and provide insurance and risk-aversion services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Includes instruction in casualty insurance and general liability, for business and commercial needs, property insurance, employee benefits, social and health insurance, loss adjustment, underwriting, risk theory, and pension planning.

Dan Gadd

This all-inclusive course includes 40 hours of instruction time, lab, homework, quizzes, in addition to course manual, fingerprinting, background check, testing fee, and licensing. Students must be able to pass a background check in order to receive their license.

5493 CRTPG 172 11/19 M 8AM-4:30PM

$150

5494 CRTPG 172 12/3

$150

M 8AM-4:30PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm TBD

Presentation Media Certificate Whether your presentation is online or in-person, media not only enhances your message but often makes your message successful. Find out how to use Prezi, the new slide software that goes beyond one-dimensional presentations, and the finer points of Photoshop for presentations. 5062 CRTPG 147 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR Online

$495

Pre-License Education: Life & Disability Insurance This program prepares individuals to manage risk in organizational settings and provide insurance and risk-aversion services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Includes instruction in life insurance and annuities for business and commercial needs, employee benefits, elderly needs insurance, social and health insurance, loss adjustment, underwriting, risk theory, and pension planning. This all-inclusive course includes 40 hours of instruction time, lab, homework, quizzes, in addition to course manual, fingerprinting, background check, testing fee, and licensing. Students must be able to pass a background check in order to receive their license. Ari Laguna 5134 CRTPG 166 11/26-11/29 M 10AM-5PM TWTH 8:30AM-4PM $1200 Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 105

Ari Laguna 5135 CRTPG 165 10/22-10/25 M 10AM-5PM TWTH 8 :30AM-4PM $1200 Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 105

Product Prototyping on a Budget Certificate Creating a prototype of a product used to be a very expensive proposition. Now, with the availability of consumer-level 3D printers and relatively easy-toprogram custom electronics controlled by processors like the Arduino, it is possible to prototype many types of products yourself. 5082 CRTPG 156 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR Online

$395

Productivity and Time Management Certificate Boost your productivity by managing your time better. Discover the Top Ten most effective time management techniques to increase your work outcomes without spending more time. Take home new 21st century techniques and strategies. Then find out about the exciting eTools that are available now, and utilize technology to boost your productivity. Finally, get the latest information on documenting your own productivity, and managing the productivity of others. 5063 CRTPG 157 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR Online

$595

NEW! IPC J-STD-001 Soldering Certification Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies Training and Certification has emerged as the prominent authority for electronics assembly manufacturing worldwide. Certified IPC Application training focuses on the knowledge and hands-on skills employees need to produce high-quality soldered interconnections. Course fee covers: written exam, skills evaluation, a copy of the standard and certification, and all necessary tools and materials.

For more information, see page 14 For registration information see page 36

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Programming for Non-Programmers Certificate NEW!

Small Business Boot Camp

With virtually every organization now involved or even dependent on programming, managing or working with programmers is an important part of your toolkit. If you wish to communicate technically with programming teams or wish to code a bit yourself, this certificate is for you.

Small Business Boot Camp is an accelerated program that enables you to take the next step in launching your small business. Small Business Boot Camp prepares you to utilize local resources available to small businesses, determine the viability of your small business plan or business idea, establish your start-up costs, find customers, and market to your audience. The CCS Foundation has generously provided scholarships to help registration costs for the first 20 participants: Pay only $250 for this 8 week workshop to success!

5098 CRTPG 167 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR Online

Project Management (2013) Certificate

$495

NEW!

Get the practical knowledge and tools you need to plan, execute, and close a project successfully. Your abilities as a project manager depend on understanding the competencies and structure of project management. Through discussion, facilitation, and practical exercises you will understand how to integrate and apply the PMBOK® Guide into effective processes for establishing priorities and proactively managing your projects. Upon completion, students will receive 28 Professional Development Units (PDUs) and prepare to take the Brainbench Project Management (2013) online certification exam. Course cost includes 28 hours of on-ground instruction in addition to Brainbench online certification exam voucher. Financial assistance may be provided for those who qualify.

Mike Allen

28 PDUs Brad Malone 5354 CRTPG 132 10/15-10/19 M-F 8AM-4PM $1949

Online

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 105

5355 CRTPG 131 9/25-11/15 TTH 5:30-8PM $250 Spokane Community College, Bldg 1, Rm 127

Workplace Communication Certificate Good communication in the workplace is more important than ever and critical to your career advancement and success. Take back a workable conflict management model, along with successful and practical conflict management strategies, and work with a pro to learn how to improve your negotiation skills. Finally, find out more about yourself and others using personality profiles for better work performance. 5078 CRTPG 148 9/4-11/30 ARR ARR

$595

Coming soon!

Sales Certificate Whether you are a beginner new to the sales process or a seasoned professional who loves selling, understanding the basic steps of sales and freeing your mind of negativity is the foundation to your business success. Gain a better understanding of the importance of the sales function and learn new skills in relationship management, prospecting, customer management, and delivering a compelling sales presentation. Move yourself or your sales team to increased success. 5077 CRTPG 154 9/4-11/30 ARR Online

ARR

$495

Anytime, anywhere many classes available online.

For additional class information and registration, go online: ccs.spokane.edu/workforce 12

IV Therapy Technician This IV Therapy Technician course prepares students for state or national certification, and is intended for current certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs), Medical Assistants (MA), Medical Assistant-Phlebotomists (MA-P), Registered Nurses (RN), Medical Doctors (MD), Dentists, Pharmacists, or Paramedics. IV therapy training generally involves completion of classroom work and at least one clinical shift at a hospital. Topics of study include: Clinical decision making, Fluid and electrolyte balance, IV therapy techniques, Medical and legal ethics, Shock assessment and treatment. Students in an IV therapy training program gain advanced EMT skills, including: IV initiation skills, Medication administration skills, Patient assessment skills.

For future offerings, contact 509-533-8057 ccs.spokane.edu/workforce Fall 2018

Computers & Technology 3D Printed Science and Math: Visualizations and Experiments

Excel 2016 — Intermediate

A 3D printer can be used to teach science and math in two ways: when a teacher creates an accurate 3D model of a concept for students to handle, or to design a “starter set” model that students can then alter and use as the basis for explorations. The instructors will impart ideas for developing appropriate content of concepts ranging from kindergarten to grad school and will teach participants to use the free and open source 3D modeling program OpenSCAD. The class assumes participants already know the basics of using a 3D printer. 5025 COMTE 147 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR

$195

Online

Basic Programming Concepts

NEW!

If you wish to communicate technically with programming teams or wish to code a bit yourself, this course is for you. A lot of programming languages are very similar, and knowing what’s common between all platforms will help non-programmers communicate more efficiently with programmers, help aspiring programmers get started, or transition into any programming language. 5085 COMTE 156 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR

$195

Online

Communicating with Programmers

NEW!

Discover tips on communicating with programmers to make your project go more smoothly and efficiently. Just one tip may make the difference between a timeline being met and misunderstanding being clarified. Every occupation has some unique characteristics, terms, approaches, and professional motivations. Come away with strategies for communicating with your consultant or tech team for a harmonious working relationship. 5093 COMTE 157 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR

$245

Online

Excel 2016 — Foundations

NEW!

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 6

Excel 2016 For registration information see page 36

Expand your knowledge of Excel’s robust commands to create advanced workbooks capable of extracting actionable information from raw data. Explore higher-level functionality to customize the Excel environment, create complex formulas and analyze data using tables, charts, and specialty formatting. Parking permit required. 5337 COMTE 160 9/14 F

9AM-4PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 6

Excel 2016 — Advanced

$225

NEW!

Tap into the full power of Excel to interpret in-depth data. Discover how to automate complex and repetitive tasks, construct elaborate formulas, link and consolidate multiple workbooks, create interactive forms, forecast goals, and collaborate with colleagues. Parking permit required. 5338 COMTE 161 9/21 F 9AM-4PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 6

Excel 2016 — Bundle Deal!

$225

NEW!

Take all three levels of Excel 2016 for a reduced price. Parking fee required. Excel 2016 Foundations, Sep 7, 9AM-4PM Excel 2016 Intermediate, Sep 14, 9AM-4PM Excel 2016 Advanced, Sep 21, 9AM-4PM 5339 COMTE 162 9/7-9/21 F

9AM-4PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 6

$650

Graphic Design for Visual Presentations Learn the latest techniques on graphic design principles including page layout, typography, and basic design considerations. Take away the skills needed to create an effective and beautiful visual presentation on any software program that you choose. 4893 COMTE 142 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR

$195

Online

Gain a foundational understanding of the basic functions and features of Excel 2016. Learn how to efficiently track and analyze data utilizing the program’s powerful commands and settings to develop electronic worksheets, calculate simple formulas, apply formatting, and employ time-saving tools like the new Flash Fill. Parking fee required. 5336 COMTE 159 9/7 F 9AM-4PM

NEW!

$225

How Programming Works NEW! With virtually every organization now involved or even dependent on programming, managing or working with programmers is an important part of your toolkit. This course will give students a basic understanding of the programming process, project timelines, and ways you can help your tech team in project success. 5095 COMTE 158 9/4-9/28 ARR ARR Online

$195

CWCE is now offering Microsoft Office Excel 2016! Get face-to-face help mastering Excel with these three offerings:

• Foundations • Intermediate • Advanced For class information, see page 13 ARR=Arranged

Introduction to 3D Printing

Podcasting

In this online course, learn how to separate the real promise of the technology from the hype, and understand the workflow for a consumer-level 3D printer. Become familiar with some typical online databases of objects available to print, and get a bit of experience with free or open-source software for all stages of the process. This class will primarily focus on introduction to the tools of the open 3D printer ecosystem, and the principles applied to consumer 3D printers in general.

With a rebirth on mobile devices, businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers. Find out how to utilize this medium to maximize your organization’s reach.

4898 COMTE 148 9/4-9/28

This class will survey and provide an understanding of what you will need to create electronics projects for your makerspace, home, or classroom. The course includes electronics like those in the Arduino ecosystem of microprocessors such as sensors, LEDs, and other components. Also covered are the sewable circuits that are the underpinning of interactive fashion garments.

Online

ARR ARR

$245

Introduction to Game Design This course provides a general introduction on what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. By completing this course, participants take the first steps in understanding game design, and how it can be applied in the workforce. 4896 COMTE 138 9/4-9/28 ARR Online

ARR

$245

Intermediate Video Game Design In this course, participants will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin their journey of making games. 4897 COMTE 143 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR Online

$245

IPC J-STD-001 Soldering Certification Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies Training and Certification has emerged as the preeminent authority for electronics assembly manufacturing worldwide. Certified IPC Application training focuses on the knowledge and hand skills employees need to produce high-quality soldered interconnections. Course fee covers: written exam, skills evaluation, a copy of the standard and certification, and all necessary tools and materials. Class has a 1-hour lunch break. Susan Williams, Certified IPC Trainer 5136 CRTPG 164 8/27-8/31 M-F 8AM-5PM $1650

Spokane Community College, Bldg 1, Rm 254

4899 COMTE 134 9/4-9/28 ARR Online

ARR

$245

Prototyping with Maker Electronics

4900 COMTE 146 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR

$245

Online

QuickBooks 2018 – Get Going!

NEW!

QuickBooks makes bookkeeping manageable and efficient. Learn how to set up the inventory for services you sell, invoice, receive payments from customers, and enter and pay bills. Jane McCarville 5380 COMTE 163 F

10/19 9AM-4PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 6

QuickBooks 2018 – Keep Going!

$225

NEW!

Learn to customize forms, create reports and graphs, and track and pay sales tax in QuickBooks. This class also focuses extensively on payroll features. Jane McCarville 5381 COMTE 164 F

10/26 9AM-4PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 6

QuickBooks 2018 – Bundle Deal!

$225

NEW!

Take both levels of QuickBooks 2018 for a reduced price Jane McCarville 5382 COMTE 165 F 10/19-10/26 9AM-4PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 6

$425

See page 34 for class details

Challenge your mental muscles and make new friends. Learn the game of bridge! For more information visit ccs.spokane.edu/workforce

Fall 2018

Health & Medical Adult Family Home (AFH) Administrator Training

Dementia Specialty Training: Capable Caregiver, Level 1

This 54-hour class is required for those who wish to become licensed as a Washington State Adult Family Home owner. Additional training requirements include successful completion of the oneday DSHS AFH Orientation and the ability to pass a CASAS exam.

This class will assist managers and long-term care workers with information and resources to provide care for people with varying types of dementia. Students will examine the differences between dementia, delirium, and depression. DSHS approved 8-hour class includes exam and certificate upon completion. Meets requirements for Manager Dementia class.

Amanda Witthauer, CPG 5291 CRTPG 123 10/2-10/18 TWTH 9AM-4PM $759 Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 108

This class was developed to support caregivers in finding their own balance with stress. Learn how to use music techniques to counteract the effects of stress, burnout, and mitigate anxiety in your own life and the lives of your clients. Carla Carnegie, MT-BC, NMT T 1:30-2:30PM

$24.99

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

CPR for the Health Care Community This 4-hour class will teach participants the skills necessary to perform American Heart Association BLS Provider level CPR. Upon successful completion of the entire course, including the written and skills tests, the students will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR card that will be valid for a two year time period. This card level is acceptable as the CPR requirement for Nursing and Allied Health programs as well as for most educational and workplace needs. Ben Sabori, AEMT 5256 HEMED 156 11/9

8AM-12PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 9, Rm 013

$75

8AM-5PM

$99

Dialysis Technician Program

NEW!

This program is offered both online and on-ground and provides students with the knowledge needed to perform as a dialysis technician. Both programs review kidney dialysis machines, preparing dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems, and review equipment maintenance. Students must complete a screening process prior to enrollment. 5259 HEMED 157 9/19-12/13 Online ARR

$1599

5260 HEMED 157 10/16-12/6 TTH 6-9:30PM

$1199

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 144

DSHS Adult Family Home (AFH) Orientation This 1-day class provides an overview of the AFH program and expectations of the AFH licensee in providing care and services to the residents in a licensed home setting. It also provides a brief overview of the process prospective AFH owners will follow in obtaining an Adult Family Home license. This class is one of the requirements (see Washington Administrative Code [WAC] 388-76-10060) applicants need to meet prior to turning in the application for licensing. Martine Glover

CPR Skills Check off This class is the skills check off for the American Heart Association Heartcode. In order to enroll, participants must have completed the online component and provide printed certificate of completion. Class includes guided instruction in skills performance and time to practice for skills check off for: one and two person adult and infant CPR, adult CPR with AED and bag mask, and adult and infant choking. Upon certificate submission to the instructor and successful skills check offs, the student will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR card that will be valid for a two year time period. This card level is acceptable as the CPR requirement for Nursing and Allied Health programs as well as for most educational and workplace needs. Ben Sabori, AEMT 5257 HEMED 155 11/16

5258 HEMED 145 9/14

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 108

Balancing Stress for the Caregiver

5255 HEMED 144 9/25

James Lippold, MSW

F 8AM-12PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 9, Rm 013 For registration information see page 36

$75

5261 HEMED 106 9/18

9AM-4PM

$39

5262 HEMED 106 11/27

9AM-4PM

$39

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 108

ECG/EKG Course for Nurses This course is a valuable resource for learning the fundamentals of reading and interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs.) Course information includes Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology; Electrical Basis of ECGs; Sinus Dysrhythmias; and much more. 5263 HEMED 158 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online

$899

CWCE provides online learning opportunities to accommodate any schedule! ARR=Arranged

EKG Technician Program

NEW!

This Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician Program is offered both online and on-ground, preparing students to perform EKGs. Both offerings will include information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography, and stress testing. Students must complete a screening process prior to enrollment. 5264 HEMED 159 9/19-12/13 Online ARR

$1599

5265 HEMED 159 10/16-12/6 TTH 6-9:30PM $1199 Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm TBD

EMT Refresher – TEST ONLY 8-hour psychomotor practical skills exam for EMT annual certification renewal. 5775 HEMED 134

12/1

8AM – 5PM

$259

Spokane Community College, Bldg 9, Rm TBD

HIV/AIDS for Professional Licensing This 7-hour online course meets the Washington State requirement of HIV/AIDs education for professional licensure. Students who complete the course with at least 80 percent proficiency on tests receive a mailed Certificate of Completion. You must provide an e-mail address at registration. Becky Scheid, CST/RST, M.Ed. 5266 HEMED 107 9/19-12/13 Online

ARR ARR

$79

Home Care Aide (HCA) Certification – Hybrid Obtain your HCA in 75-hours of course work. Training will provide DSHS certifications in dementia care, mental health care, navigating challenging behaviors, and traumatic brain injuries. This course is the minimum requirement for employment with home care agencies, assisted living facilities, adult family homes, individual state contracted personal care, group homes, and for any other direct care workers providing home or community-based services to the elderly or people with functional or developmental disabilities. For more details call 533-8057 or email cehealthandmed@ccs.spokane.edu.

Home Care Aide Certified to Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Bridge Program This training expands upon the skills and knowledge of the Home Care Aide to offer 24-hours of advanced theory and skills required to sit for the NNAAP exam. This bridge program consists of 8-hours of lecture, 8-hours of lab, and 8-hours in clinical rotation under supervision. Matthew Smith, LPN Deborah Cameron, BSN, RN, CMSRN 5271 HEMED 108 10/1-10/3 MTW 1-9PM $359 Winter HEMED 108 12/17-12/19 MTW 1 -9PM

$359

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109 & 112

Instructional Excellence for Long-Term Care Educators This 4-hour course is required for long-term care worker instructors who want to teach Department of Health & Social Services (DSHS) Dementia and Mental Health Specialty classes. This class is an inclusive approach for individuals who will educate adults and includes information on adult learning theory, facilitation strategy, learner-centered orientation, and assessment. Alvin “Jim” Stillwell 5280 HEMED 152 9/12

8AM-12PM

$59

5281 HEMED 152 12/5

8AM-12PM

$59

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

Medical Assistant (MA) Certified to Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Bridge Program This bridge program allows the MA to obtain the skills required to sit for the NNAAP exam. For persons who have successfully completed an accredited MA program or registered apprenticeship program recognized by the State of Washington, and have successfully passed a Certified Medical Assistant examination through AAMA, a Registered Medical Assistant examination through AMT, a Clinical Medical Assistant Certification examination through NHA or a National Certified Medical Assistant examination through NCCT. Matthew Smith, LPN Deborah Cameron, BSN, RN, CMSRN

Matthew Smith, LPN

5277 HEMED 113 10/1-10/3 MTW 1-9PM

5268 HEMED 131 9/24-10/5 M-F 8AM-2PM $449

Winter HEMED 113 12/17-12/19 MTW 1-9PM $359

5270 HEMED 131 11/26-12/7 M-F 8AM-2PM $449 Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109 & 112

CWCE provides online learning opportunities to accommodate any schedule!

$359

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109 & 112

Mental Health, Level 1: Capable Caregiver for Mental Wellness This class provides long-term care workers with a general overview of mental health disorders along with more information on some of the most common mental disorders. DSHS approved class with certificate upon passing exam. James Lippold, MSW

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5283 HEMED 138 9/21

8AM-2PM

$89

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

Fall 2018

Medical Terminology for Healthcare Workers This program is a guide to identifying and understanding the basic word structure, root words, suffixes, and prefixes in the medical field. The course provides instruction in the organization of the human body and the associated systems, medical abbreviations and symbols, and common medical terms. A great introductory course for aspiring healthcare professionals! 5285 HEMED 160 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online

$799

Music for Dementia and Adult Daily Living (ADL) Music can bring emotional and physical closeness which, in the later stages of dementia, is often lost. This course explains how caregivers, family members, and adult family home facilities benefit from music therapy. Participants will also learn how routines with music can be grounding for a client/ family member, support ADL’s, decrease agitation, and maintain motor movement. Carla Carnegie, MT-BC, NMT 5287 HEMED 143 10/9 T

1:30-3:30PM

$39

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

Navigating Through Challenging Behaviors As a long-term care worker, there will be times when working with a client requires more effort, skill, and patience on your part because of a client’s challenging behavior. The training provides information, tips, and best practices to help guide care workers through these challenging situations. DSHS approved 3-hour class with certificate upon completion. Matthew Smith, LPN 5290 HEMED 135 9/20

TH 9AM-12PM

$39

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

Phlebotomist Certification for Lab Technicians and Scientists This 8-hour class allows the Medical Lab Technician (MLT), Technologist (MT), Scientist (MLS), or individuals who have received their training in another state, to obtain a phlebotomy program completion certificate which is required to apply for the Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist credential and work as a Phlebotomist in the State of Washington. This certification also provides candidates the opportunity to complete their national Phlebotomist certification with the ASCP. All candidates must present proof of successful completion of an MLT, MT, MLS, or a Phlebotomy program from an accredited institution prior to registration, or be nationally certified. Completion of this class does not fulfill the 7-hour HIV/AIDS training required by Department of Health (DOH) prior to obtaining the MA-P credential. Karen Mathison, MLS 5292 CRTPG 151

9/8

8AM-5PM

$249

Winter CRTPG 151 12/8 S

8AM-5PM

$249

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 110

Phlebotomy Refresher This 24-hour refresher course, consisting of six 4-hour sessions, is designed for those who have completed an accredited phlebotomy program within the last 10 years and have not been in the workforce. Must have proof of completion upon request. Recognition of attendance will be provided upon successful completion of the class. Karen Mathison, MLS 5292 HEMED 150 11/26-12/5 MTW 8AM-NOON $349 Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 110

Fall INCA – NEW! Offerings Take a trip south of the border by experiencing some of Mexico’s finest cuisine: For registration information see page 36

• Savory Street Tacos • Enchiladas & Chile Rellenos • Chicken Mole & Carne Asada for more information, and additional offerings, see page 26 ARR=Arranged

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Exam Review I This online class is intended for RNs, CVTs and RTs currently employed in a catheterization lab with two years’ cath lab experience or a graduate of an accredited CVT program. To prepare for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Credential Examination. Review I and II can be taken in any order. Dale Cuilla, RCIS 5294 HEMED 115 9/19-12/13 ARR Online

$179

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Exam Review II This online class is intended for RNs, CVTs and RTs currently employed in a catheterization lab with two years’ cath lab experience or a graduate of an accredited CVT program. To prepare for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Credential Examination. Review I and II can be taken in any order. Dale Cuilla, RCIS 5295 HEMED 116 9/19-12/13 ARR Online

$179

Spanish for Medical Professionals Practice the basic, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and their families. Learn the basics of the language, gain an understanding of the culture, and know how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare. Complete the course with the skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients. 5303 HEMED 118 9/4-10/26 ARR Online

$299

Stress Management Reducing stress is as easy as understanding what stress is, understanding what stress is to you, and using that knowledge to restructure your thoughts. 5303 HEMED 149 8/6-8/31 ARR

$149

Online

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Strategies for Surviving and Thriving This class was developed for caregivers who provide care and services to adults affected by a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This class will assist you with understanding and working effectively with adults with TBI. DSHS approved 6-hour class includes certificate upon completion. Matthew Smith, LPN 5304 HEMED 133 9/13

8AM-2PM

$69

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 108

When Caregiving Gets Personal More people are choosing to remain at home as they age, requiring family members to prepare to provide quality care for their loved ones. In this 6-hour seminar, learn who/what a caregiver is; how to discern who needs care, what type of care they need, and what the cost of that care may be; coping strategies to utilize while caring for a loved one; and some facts about aging issues, impairments, and problems. Information regarding characteristics of caregivers, and the emotional and financial impacts of caring, will also be provided. Included is an extensive list of action steps, a self-care activity, an end of life planning checklist, and more! James Lippold, MSW 5305 HEMED 153

9/4-9/11 TTH 6-8PM

$79

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 108

Special Needs Parenting: Life after High School

Veterinary Assistant Program

Did you know 70 percent of adults with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) such as autism, Down syndrome, or cerebral palsy live at home with their parents or other family caregivers? “Life after High School” is a six-part series designed to help parents and caregivers navigate the complex support system for people with I/DD to create a richer life for their children.

This online and on-ground Veterinary Assistant program provides students an opportunity to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in an entry-level position in the field of veterinary technology. Both programs include an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider! Students must complete a screening process prior to enrollment.

Also offered via ITV at SCC Colville, Inchelium, Ione, Newport, and Republic campuses

5307 HEMED 161 10/8-12/12 MW 6-9:30PM $1899

Brian Holloway 5297 HEMED 142 10/3-11/7 W 6-8PM $18.59 Spokane Community College, Bldg 28, Rm 207

NEW!

5306 HEMED 161 9/19-12/13 Online ARR

$2499

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 143

Coming Soon: Policy and Law Review for Adult Family Home Owners Topics covered:

• Adult Protection Service Laws • Relevant WAC codes and RCWs • Mandatory Reporting

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• Power of Attorney and Guardianship For more information, contact 509-533-8057 or cehealthandmed@ccs.spokane.edu. Fall 2018

Mastercam University Mill Design and Toolpaths

Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS

The Mastercam University™ Mill Design & Toolpaths course provides training that exceeds the minimum requirements for the first level of Mastercam Certification (Mill-CPgmM) as defined by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. This course is the baseline Mastercam® training at both major manufacturing companies and colleges throughout the United States.

Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS® combines the world’s leading modeling software with the world’s most widely used CAM software. You can program parts directly in SOLIDWORKS using toolpaths and machining strategies preferred by shops around the world. The seamless integration not only delivers fast and easy NC programming, but also full access to Mastercam’s groundbreaking Dynamic Motion technology.

5183 COMTE 149 8/27-12/13 ARR ARR

5186 COMTE 152 8/27-12/13 ARR ARR

Online

$199

Online

$199

Advanced Mill Design and Toolpaths

Multiaxis

The Mastercam University™ Mill Design & Toolpaths course provides training that exceeds the minimum requirements for the first level of Mastercam Certification (Mill-CPgmM) as defined by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. The course outline and competencies were developed by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. This course is the baseline Mastercam® training at both major manufacturing companies and colleges throughout the United States.

The Mastercam University Multiaxis Curve / Drill / Circle Mill course provides students with a strong foundation in 5-axis CNC programming. The class starts out with an extensive overview of axis combinations, rotary points, and zero positions as they relate to Mastercam. It then builds on how to control tool axis vectors using different geometric entities. The examples explain the many ways to control how the tool approaches and machines with a controlled 5-axis toolpath.

5184 COMTE 150 8/27-12/13 ARR ARR

5187 COMTE 153 8/27-12/13 ARR ARR

Online

$199

Online

$199

Lathe/Design and Toolpaths

Principles for Machining

The Mastercam University™ Lathe Design & Toolpaths course provides training that exceeds the minimum requirements for the first level of Mastercam Lathe Certification (Lathe-CPgmL) as defined by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. This course is the baseline for Mastercam® training at both major manufacturing companies and colleges throughout the United States.

If you want to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) content into your training program, Principles for Machining is the answer. This course aligns with the STEM National Standards as they apply to the CAD-CAM-CNC process. Principles for Machining can be used as a standalone pre-Mastercam class.

5185 COMTE 151 8/27-12/13 ARR ARR

Online

$199

For additional class information and registration, go online: www.ccs.spokane.edu/ContinuingEd

5188 COMTE 154 8/27-12/13 ARR ARR

$199

Mastercam University – Bundle Deal! Take all 6 Mastercam courses for a reduced price! 5189 COMTE 155 8/27-12/13 ARR ARR Online

$999

CCS ONLINE Now you can earn your AA or Business transfer degree completely online. In addition to our AA and Business Transfer degrees, students can choose from a variety of AAS degrees. All degrees and certificates can be earned in 24 months or less.

For more information:

Visit ccs.spokane.edu/workforce or call 509-533-7070

Consider becoming an online student. Online courses offer you the flexibility to obtain a degree while juggling your personal and professional life. Online students also have access to our online Student Success Coach, eTutoring, online counseling, and priority registration. For registration information see page 36

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Social Media & Marketing Advanced Mobile Marketing

Introduction to Mobile Marketing

After taking this course, you will be able to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization, and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on statistically significant information. Whether your business is home based or a large company, this class will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.

Find out about location-based marketing, mobile payments, QR codes, applications, and mobile coupons. Learn how mobile marketing can increase your capabilities to retain current customers and gain new ones.

5060 BUSPD 104 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR

Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your organization. See how pay-per-click advertising with Google AdWords works and find out how to test low budget Adword campaigns. Learn how you can target local audiences, then discover Facebook advertising and how you can determine the demographics and numbers of people you want to reach.

Online

$245

Boosting Your Website Traffic Acquire the basic skills to boost your website traffic. Learn how to analyze your visitor traffic, use search engine optimization to get greater visibility in Google searches, and redesign your website copy to increase your visitors and results. 4960 BUSPD 106 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR Online

$195

Savvy organizations across the globe are investing in building cell phone apps for reaching customers. Learn step-by-step instructions on how nontechnical users can build, deploy, and market smartphone applications across Android, iPhone, and Blackberry platforms. Online

$245

Learn the advantages of using Google+, how it can help your organization to engage existing users, and techniques for using the platform to create relationships, and expand your reach and knowledge in particular subject matter areas. 4962 COMTE 108 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR Online

$195

Move beyond the basic features you figured out on your own. Learn the advanced time-saving tips and strategies to get more done in you work and personal life. 5055 COMTE 137 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR Online

$195

Online Advertising

4965 BUSPD 143 11/5-11/30 ARR ARR Online

$195

This course enables both successful sales people and those new to the sales profession to leverage powerful social media sales solutions designed to help you save time, save money and make money throughout the sales cycle from prospecting to referrals to closing sales. 4968 BUSPD 215 9/4-9/28 ARR Online

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$195

Find out how to shoot simple and effective videos without costly equipment or savvy technical skills. Learn how to dominate Google and YouTube with your video and to strategically use YouTube to market your business. 4970 BUSPD 153 9/4-9/28 ARR Online

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$245

Discover how to use video as a marketing tool to reach and serve more people. Find out what types of video work best on YouTube, how other businesses use the platform, how to create your own YouTube channel; and the techniques of adding captions, annotations, and other extra features. 4971 BUSPD 155 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR Online

Infographics Students will be exposed to a powerful and concise way to present information. The course begins with a history of Infographics and the types of infographics used in Business, Education, and Industry. Students will be exposed to Pinterest and other web-based sources for infographics.

$195

YouTube for Business

Google Apps for Business

Online

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Video Marketing

Google +

4894 COMTE 141 9/4-9/28 ARR

Online

Strategic Selling with Social Media

Creating Cell Phone Apps for Your Business

4961 BUSPD 110 10/1-10/26 ARR ARR

4963 BUSPD 126 9/4-9/28 ARR

ARR

$195

$245

CWCE provides online learning opportunities to accommodate any schedule!

Fall 2018

Teacher Education Advanced Classroom Management: Children as Change Agents

Drugs & Alcohol in Schools: Understanding Substance Use & Abuse

Geared primarily for professionals serving youth exhibiting behavior problems in the school or community, this course focuses on cognitive and cognitive-behavioral interventions with an emphasis on teaching students how to manage their own behavior. Previous knowledge of traditional behavioral concepts and strategies is required.

This course is designed to help the learner gain a more comprehensive understanding of alcohol, drugs, and their influences in the classroom. Understand a basic historical perspective of substance use along with the biological, psychological, and social factors that comprise the disease of addiction.

5087 EDCE 110 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR

5092 EDCE 115 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR

Online (30 CH)

$200

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Information & Interventions for Effective Teaching This course covers the history of the disorder, accepted methods to assess and identify students with the disorder, and various methods, medications, and strategies that are currently used to treat it. 5088 EDCE 111 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (30 CH)

$200

The course helps the learner understand why individuals with Autism spectrum disorders behave the way they do, and what you can do to enhance more appropriate behavior as well as what resources are available. Online 30 CH

$200

Topics covered include behavioral techniques and intervention strategies that remediate disruptive behaviors and reduce power struggles while increasing classroom control, reducing educator workload, and helping prevent burnout. Online (45 CH)

$230

Designed to help the learner identify and effectively teach students affected by child abuse and/or neglect, this course covers how to recognize the signs of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and physical and emotional neglect in students. Note: This course meets the child abuse and neglect educational requirement in most states. Online (30 CH)

5094 EDCE 116 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (30 CH)

$200

This course explores observation and assessment instruments, as well as recommended practices and available resources for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Content includes an emphasis on observing young children and assessing their early childhood learning environments. 5096 EDCE 117 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (45 CH)

$230

This course is designed to give you a new perspective on planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs for young children from birth through age eight. In this course you will learn what is meant by curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and program planning as these terms apply to early childhood education. 5097 EDCE 118 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (45 CH)

$230

Early Childhood: Typical & Atypical Development

Child Abuse: Working with Abused & Neglected Children

5091 EDCE 114 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR

In this course you will learn what is meant by family-centered services as it applies to diverse systems of care, gain an understanding of family diversity, and explore the major stress factors facing families today.

Early Childhood: Program Planning

Behavior is Language: Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior

5090 EDCE 113 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR

Early Childhood: Family-Centered Services

Early Childhood: Observation & Assessment

Autism & Asperger’s Disorder: Information & Effective Intervention Strategies

5089 EDCE 112 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR

Online (30 CH)

$200

This course explores contemporary best practice and perspectives on early childhood development. Content includes patterns and sequences of typical development for children from birth to six years. Emphasis is on individual differences, cultural influences, and the impact of developmental delay and disability during infancy, toddlerhood, and the preschool years. 5099 EDCE 119 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (45 CH)

$230

For additional class information and registration, go online: ccs.spokane.edu/workforce

For registration information see page 36

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Educational Assessment: Assessing Student Learning in the Classroom

Reading & Writing in Content Area

The focus of the course is on assessment for instructional programming and will outline procedures for designing or selecting, administering, and interpreting a variety of informal assessment measures typically used in schools. 5100 EDCE 120 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (30 CH)

$200

Harassment, Bullying & Cyber-Intimidation in Schools This course will discuss definitions and the personal, social, and legal ramifications associated with sexual harassment, bullying, and cyber-intimidation. We will explore preventative strategies as well as how school staff can address these issues when they occur. 5101 EDCE 121 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (30 CH)

$200

Inclusion: Working with Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms This course is designed to help special and general educators gain a better understanding of inclusion, one of the current educational reform movements that advocates educating students with disabilities in the general education classrooms. 5102 EDCE 122 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (30 CH)

$200

This course is designed to help educators achieve a better understanding of infant and toddler mental health, child development, and strategies that can be used to promote positive relationships with children and their families. 5103 EDCE 123 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (30 CH)

$200

Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher This course describes diverse theoretical approaches to handling learning disabilities in the classroom. It lays the foundation for sensitive, appropriate, assessment and evaluation of students. In addition, this course covers program planning and implementation. Online (45 CH)

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5105 EDCE 125 9/19-12/13 ARR Online (30 CH)

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$200

Reading Fundamentals #1: An Introduction to Scientifically-Based Research It is recommended that the Reading Fundamentals courses be taken sequentially; however, it is not mandatory that all three courses be taken. 5106 EDCE 126 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR

$200

Online (30 CH)

Reading Fundamentals #2: Laying the Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction It is recommended that the Reading Fundamentals courses be taken sequentially; however, it is not mandatory that all three courses be taken. 5107 EDCE 127 9/19-12/13 ARR Online (30 CH)

ARR

$200

Reading Fundamentals #3: The Elements of Effective Reading Instruction & Assessment It is recommended that the Reading Fundamentals courses be taken sequentially; however, it is not mandatory that all three courses be taken.

Infant & Toddler Mental Health: Issues & Information for Educators

5104 EDCE 124 9/19-12/13 ARR

The material stresses the skills of vocabulary building, comprehension, and writing, as well as methods for motivating adolescents to read and write. The course also provides information on recognizing reading difficulties, assessing textbooks, and the integration of reading strategies within a content area.

$230

5108 EDCE 128 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (45 CH)

$230

Response to Intervention: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher NEW! RTI is a process schools can and should use to help students who are struggling with academics or behavior. Even though RTI is primarily linked to special education and the early identification of learning problems, RTI is not just for students in special education. RTI is for all students and is based on the premise that a student might be struggling due to instruction or the curriculum in the past, or in the current classroom. 5109 EDCE 140 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (45 CH)

$230

Six Traits of Writing Model: Teaching and Assessing The first chapter of this course will discuss why teaching writing is important and give you an introduction to the Six Traits of Writing Model. Through chapters 2, 3, and 4 we will discuss the elements of the Six Traits of Writing Model. Throughout those elements we will look at practical ways to use this model in your classroom. 5110 EDCE 139 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (30 CH)

$200

Fall 2018

Talented & Gifted: Working with High Achievers This course provides information on the history of exceptional students in relation to education, current law, and accepted methods for referral, assessment, and identification. It covers major program models and methods of differentiating instruction to meet the rate and level of learning of those students identified. 5111 EDCE 129 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (30 CH)

$200

This course teaches how to identify differences in approaches to learning and performance, including different learning styles and ways in which students demonstrate learning. An emphasis in this course is on understanding how students’ learning is influenced by individual experiences, talents, disabilities, gender, language, culture, and family and community values. Online (30 CH)

$200

Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually: A New Paradigm This course is designed to expand your methodology for teaching Mathematics. Explore an innovative teaching model that incorporates strategies for teaching concepts constructively and contextually. This course will focus on the topics of number sense, basic operations, and fractions. 5113 EDCE 131 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (30 CH)

$200

Teaching Secondary Math Conceptually: Meeting Mathematics Standards The goal of this course is for you to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts of various math topics and explore the principles of teaching those concepts to learners. The course will also explore teaching methodologies that support many federal and state standards. This course will focus on the topics of integers, fractions, factoring, and functions. 5114 EDCE 138 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (30 CH)

$200

Traumatized Child: The Effects of Stress, Trauma & Violence on Student Learning Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of stress and trauma and explore how stress, violence, and trauma affect a student’s learning, cognitive brain development, and social-emotional development. 5115 EDCE 132 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (30 CH)

For registration information see page 36

This course follows Why DI?: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction, which addressed the What, Why, and Who of a classroom that reflects a DI approach. 5116 EDCE 133 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (45 CH)

$230

Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards

Teaching Diversity: Influences & Issues in the Classroom

5112 EDCE 130 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR

Try DI!: Planning & Preparing a Differentiated Instruction Program

$200

The organization of the course covers the rationale for and design of the Common Core State Standards, the “Common Core Mindset” practitioners need for successful implementation, and what specific actions can be taken for deeper implementation across settings. 5117 EDCE 135 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (45 CH)

$230

Understanding Aggression: Coping with Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom This course is designed to help school personnel become more aware of the causes of aggression and ways to evaluate it and intervene before it turns to violence in schools. Topics include: youth gangs, aggression in sports and on television, drugs and alcohol, and “hot spots” that tend to breed aggression and violence. 5118 EDCE 134 9/19-12/13 ARR Online (45 CH)

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$230

Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention & Intervention Strategies This course is designed to give participants an understanding of school violence and increase intervention strategies. The learner will gain an understanding of identification and intervention approaches to working with out-of-control behaviors. 5119 EDCE 136 9/19-12/13 ARR Online (30 CH)

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$200

Why DI?: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction This course is an interactive computer-based instruction course, designed to give you an understanding of the need for creating supportive learning environments for diverse learning populations. In this course you will learn what is meant by Differentiated Instruction (DI) and the common myths associated with creating the differentiated classroom. 5120 EDCE 137 9/19-12/13 ARR ARR Online (45 CH)

$230

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Art & Design Asymmetrical Floral Design

NEW!

Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Learn about the principles of design as you create an artistic asymmetrical fall floral design, using berries, twigs, and beautiful seasonal flowers.

Create your own two-candle Thanksgiving centerpiece using a variety of Fall colored mums, alstromeria, carnations, twigs, and berries. Great for a hostess gift or your own holiday table.

Loretta Etchison

5331 ARTDE 163 10/16

6-8PM

$65

Spokane Community College, Bldg 10, Rm 105

6-8PM

$65

5314 ARTDE 103 11/20 T

6-8PM

$65

Spokane Community College, Bldg 10, Rm 105

Botanical Jewelry Learn to create a beautiful botanical bracelet or necklace using hens and chicks and other plant material.

Vase Arrangement Design

Loretta Etchison 5319 ARTDE 152 10/2

5313 ARTDE 103 11/19 M

6-8PM

$59

Spokane Community College, Bldg 10, Rm 105

Certificate for Intermediate Floral Design

NEW!

In this class we will be building on the skills that you learned in the beginning floral certificate. We will concentrate on ID, the principles of design, and creating flowers as a piece of art. Prerequisite for this course is completion of the Beginner’s Certificate, or prior floral experience. Course cost includes all written materials and flowers. Loretta Etchison 5328 ARTDE 161 9/26-11/28 W 6-9PM

$425

Spokane Community College, Bldg 10, Rm 105

Holiday Centerpiece Create a holiday two candle centerpiece with fragrant evergreens, miniature carnations, holly, twigs and spider mums. Holiday treats included!! Loretta Etchison 5315 ARTDE 115 12/18 T

6-8PM

$59

5316 ARTDE 115 12/19 W

6-8PM

$59

Spokane Community College, Bldg 10, Rm 105

Miniature Pumpkin Arrangements Create a beautiful sugar pumpkin arrangement with interesting foliages, berries and beautiful flowers. A great fall centerpiece!!! Bring your friends, it’s a party!

NEW!

Learn to make a fun, colorful, and beautiful vase arrangement, using seasonal flowers, foliage and berries. Loretta Etchison 5334 ARTDE 164 9/25

6-8PM

$65

Spokane Community College, Bldg 10, Rm 105

Winter Wreath Using an assortment of fragrant evergreens learn to make a traditional holiday wreath, with pinecones and a bow. Loretta Etchison 5317 ARTDE 104 12/10 M

6-8PM

$59

5318 ARTDE 104 12/11 T

6-8PM

$59

Spokane Community College, Bldg 10, Rm 105

Fearless Painting I: Acrylics This 6-week introductory acrylics painting class will demystify and inspire the artist inside of you! Through lots of painting demonstrations and encouragement, students will learn how to successfully paint with acrylics while exploring a variety of painting styles, use different acrylic mediums and explore a range of techniques. If you are interested in taking a class with in-depth, individual creative instruction, then Fearless Painting for Acrylics will help you to improve your artistic skills. Students will need to purchase materials for class. A materials list will be provided before class begins. Elise Beattie 5148 ARTDE 126 10/2-11/6 T 5:30-7:30PM $99 Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 141

Loretta Etchison 5237 ARTDE 102 10/23

6-8PM

$65

Spokane Community College, Bldg 10, Rm 105

Monochromatic Floral Design

NEW!

Learn about the principles of design as you create an artistic asymmetrical fall floral design, using berries, twigs, and beautiful seasonal flowers. Loretta Etchison 5333 ARTDE 165 11/6

6-8PM

$65

Spokane Community College, Bldg 10, Rm 105

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Fearless Painting I: Watercolor This is a 6-week class for anyone interested in knowing the truth about painting with watercolor media. It is fun and easy to paint with transparent watercolors the Fearless way! Demonstration, individual instruction and lots of inspiration will bring out the fearless painter in everyone! Whether you are a beginner or seasoned artist, this painting class will help you find new ways to express yourself and strengthen your artistic skills. Learn about all the basic watercolor techniques, tools and materials while producing art you’ll be proud to hang on your wall! Students will need to purchase materials for class. A materials list will be provided before class begins. Elise Beattie 5149 ARTDE 140 10/3-11/7 W 5:30-7:30PM

$99

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 141

Fearless and Colorful Painting: Acrylics & Watercolors

NEW!

This 6-week class is for anyone interested in learning how to understand and use color successfully. Be inspired as you learn all about color theory the easy and fearless way when painting. Students will learn how color combinations work and can intensify a painting. If you are a painter who is having a

tough time mixing just the right color for your art then sign up forthis 5-week opportunity to improve your knowledge of color mixing, all the while using either watercolors or acrylics. Individual instruction, inspiration and demonstrations will help you bring out a colorful new dimension to your artistic skills! Students will need to purchase materials for class. A materials list will be provided before class begins. Elise Beattie 5150 ARTDE 160 10/4-11/8 TH 5:30-7:30PM $105 Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 141

Yard Art Welding Shape new, used, or recycled metal into yard art by using basic welding techniques, brazing and cutting material to a shape you desire in this 20-hour class. Instructor will choose and provide materials for the first project; students will design and provide materials for additional projects. Students must furnish some supplies, clothing, and safety equipment. Leroy Fautch 5156 ARTDE 105 9/24-10/24 MW

5-7PM

$225

5157 ARTDE 105 9/24-10/24 MW 7:15-9:15PM $225 Spokane Community College, Bldg 28, Rm 119

Pre-licensing Education (PLE) for Insurance Producers

If you want a resident producer license, pre-licensing education (PLE) must be completed before you can sign up for an exam or submit a license application. You must complete 20 hours of PLE for each major line of authority (LOA) you wish to obtain:

Life and Disability Property and Casualty These all-inclusive courses include 40 hours of instruction, lab, homework, quizzes, in addition to course manual, fingerprinting, background check, testing fee, and licensing. Students must be able to pass a background check in order to receive their license. For more information, see page 11

For registration information see page 36

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Cuisine & Libations Call to enroll 509.279.6030

Work and learn alongside some of the Inland Northwest’s best-known chefs during cooking classes for the public, offered by SCC’s highly regarded culinary arts program.

Homemade Holiday Pies

South of the Border Series: Savory Street Tacos NEW!

Step into the holiday season with new pie recipes and skills. Our pastry chef will teach the double crusted fruit pie, pumpkin, pecan, and the beloved chocolate cream pie. Sweet treats and leftovers to take home with you!

Enjoy making taqueria style carne asada tacos and the ultimate handmade Sangria. Throw in a trio or salsas and this cooking parting is ready to start!

Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA) staff 5343 CUSIN 110 12/6

6-8PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 1, Rm 144

Perfect Thanksgiving

$59

NEW!

Learn the perfect way to stuff and roast a turkey and how to brine before roasting. In addition, practice making sides that are guaranteed to impress: sausage stuffing, maple candied yams, sour cream mashed potatoes, and the perfect pecan pie!

Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA) staff 5367 CUSIN 169 10/4

6-8PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 1, Rm 144

South of the Border Series: Enchiladas & Chile Rellenos

NEW!

Come join us in preparing authentic enchiladas with chicken or pork as well as vegetarian cheese filled Poblano peppers with rojo and verde sauces! Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA) staff 5368 CUSIN 170 10/18

6-8PM $59

Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA) staff

Spokane Community College, Bldg 1, Rm 144

5370 CUSIN 172 11/15 TH 6-8PM

South of the Border Series: Chicken Mole & Carne Asada

Spokane Community College, Bldg 1, Rm 144

$59

NEW!

Travel into the states of Puebla and Oaxaca and learn the secret to authentic sauces including Mexican mole sauce! At the same time, learn how to prepare a savory and delicious Mexican steak. Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA) staff 5369 CUSIN 171 11/1

6-8PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 1, Rm 144

$59

Fall 2018

Environmental Science Getting Your Organic Certification

NEW!

Julianne Kellogg is inspector for the Washington State Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Organic Program. She will be discussing the steps vegetable and fruit farmers need to go through to sell their produce and fruit as Organically Certified in the State of Washington. She will discuss how to prepare your farm and production areas for certification, record keeping, use of approved farm inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, soil amendments etc.) and the official list of approved products that can be used on a certified organic farm, labelling, use of logos, expectations during an inspection, and proper handling and processing to prepare crops for sale. Please contact Pat Munts at 477-2173 or pmunts@spokanecounty.org with questions. Pat Munts and Julianne Kellogg 5282 CEES 121 11/29

WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N Havana Room C

6-9PM

$25

Urban Goat Certification This class is required for keeping goats in the City of Spokane and Spokane Valley. Learn the legal requirements of owning goats in Spokane and Spokane Valley including the number and type of animals allowed, as well as tips on manure/odor control, buying goats, basic health care, shelter and fencing, breeding/lactation cycle, and safe milk handling. Scholarships are available through WSU Extension. Contact Pat Munts, 477-2173 for information. Pat Munts and Janice Swagerty 5276 CEES 105 10/25 Th 6-9PM $20 per family WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N Havana Room C

NEW! Project Management (2013) Certificate

Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching Join us for a 12-week course that will introduce all the things you need to know regarding sustaining a small farm or ranch. Crop and animal production, pasture management, pest and weed management, farm insurance, marketing your production, farm record keeping, soil management and planning your farm. Learn from WSU Spokane County Extension staff and faculty and local farmers who are already doing what you want to do. There will be two Saturday field trips to local farms. Reduced tuition for honorably discharged US veterans. Please contact Pat Munts at 477-2173 or pmunts@spokanecounty.org with questions. No class on Nov 13. Pat Munts 5274 CEES 103 9/25-12/11 T

WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N Havana Room C

6-9PM

$125

New INCA offerings with Davenport Chef! Classic Italian Desserts

NEW!

Learn the secrets of Italian pastry desserts with this exclusive course with Davenport Chef Eric Nelson! This class is dedicated for sweet lovers who are eager to experiment with different flavors. 5776 CUSIN 173 10/11 TH

6-8pm

$69

Spokane Community College, Bldg 1, Rm 144

Fundamentals of Seafood Preparation

NEW!

Start at square one with this all exclusive course on preparing savory seafood. Join Davenport Chef Eric Nelson as he shows you all you need to know about the do's and don'ts when working with seafood. 5777 CUSIN 174

11/8

6-8pm

$69

Spokane Community College, Bldg 1, Rm 144 For registration information see page 32

Get the practical knowledge and tools you need to plan, execute, and close a project successfully. Through discussion, facilitation, and practical exercises understand how to integrate and apply the PMBOKÂŽ Guide into effective processes for establishing priorities and proactively managing your projects. Upon completion, students will receive 28 Professional Development Units (PDUs) and prepare to take the Brainbench Project Management (2013) online certification exam. Course cost includes 28 hours of onground instruction in addition to Brainbench online certification exam voucher. Financial assistance may be provided for those who qualify. For more information, see page 12 ARR=Arranged

Fitness & Sports Annual Fitness Use

Ballroom Dance – Experienced Fundamentals

Enroll in the SCC Fitness Center, Weight room, and Swimming pool for use during scheduled open times. For community members ages 18 and older. For open times call 533-7212 8:00am-5:00pm. Parking permit required.

Experienced Fundamentals Social Dance Class will continue to develop the skills presented in Introduction to Social Dance. Students will progress in Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, and Swing, while introducing Rhumba and Tango! With these dances, the student can dance anywhere (weddings, parties, ballrooms, etc.). Have a great time learning new steps and techniques while gaining greater confidence in your dancing abilities. This class is perfect for those who have danced before and want to improve. Emphasis is placed on having fun and enjoying social dance. As always, Partner NOT required. For more course information call 509 496-8138. Class will not be held on November 22.

Michele Heuer 5221 FITNS 108 9/1/2018-8/31/2019 ARR ARR $200 Spokane Community College, Bldg 5, Rm 146

Ballroom Dance – Introduction Learn to dance, now! Instructor Linda Christine is excited to offer beginning Ballroom Dance classes at SFCC. In 10-weeks, you will learn the basics of Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, and Swing. Linda will teach ballroom etiquette, musicality, posture, and simple steps you can use to start dancing right away. This class is meant for the beginning student who has never danced before or one who has forgotten how. An emphasis will be placed on having fun and learning to enjoy yourself in any ballroom dance situation. If you have ever wanted to dance, sign up now! Partner NOT required. For more course information call 509 496-8138. Class will not be held on November 22. Linda Christine 5225 DANCE 102 9/25-11/27 T 6-7:30PM

$50

5226 DANCE 102 9/27-12/6 TH 6-7:30PM

$50

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 13, Rm 101

Ballroom Dance – Intermediate Intermediate Ballroom Dance Class will continue to develop the skills presented in Introduction to Ballroom Dance. Students will progress in the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, and Swing, while new steps are introduced in each dance. With these dances, the student can dance anywhere (weddings, parties, ballrooms, etc.). Have a great time learning new steps and techniques while gaining greater confidence in your dancing abilities. This class is perfect for those who have danced before and want to improve. Emphasis is placed on having fun and enjoying Ballroom Dance. As always, Partner NOT required. For more course information call Linda Christine 509 496-8138. Linda Christine 5227 DANCE 103 9/25-11/27 T 7:30-9PM

$50

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 13, Rm 101

Linda Christine 5229 DANCE 101 9/27-12/06 TH 7:30-9PM

$50

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 13, Rm 101

Body Conditioning, Core & More Body Conditioning, Core & More offers resistance training set to music, while emphasizing proper alignment and technique. Individuals will work out at their own level of intensity and complexity. Students will use handheld weights, exertubes, fit-balls, weighted bars and mats to sculpt the entire body including the core. Warm-up, cooldown, and stretching will also be included during class time. All of the exercise equipment will be provided, all you need to do is show up to class! For more course information, call Carol Dyksterhuis at 509 533-3636 or email Carol.Dyksterhuis@ccs. spokanefalls.edu. Class will not be held on November 12, 22, and December 10. Carol Dyksterhuis 5239 FITNS 186 9/19-12/5 MW 5:25-6:25PM

$58

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 13, Rm 101

Facility Use — Pool and Track This class would give community people, 18 years and older, access to the swimming pool during open swim hours. This would include use of the indoor track, locker rooms, and basketball courts when available. NOTE: This does NOT allow use of the Fitness Center or Weight Room. Parking permit required. Michele Heuer 5203 FITNS 106 9/24-12/07 ARR ARR

Spokane Community College, Bldg 5, Rm 121

Anytime, anywhere

For additional class information

many classes available online.

ccs.spokane.edu/workforce

$50

and registration, go online:

Fall 2018

Facility Use Quarterly

FC/Wt. Room-CCS Alumni

Community Colleges of Spokane Alumni can work out in the Fitness Center and Weight Room at SFCC and/or SCC for the current academic year. Current and/or former CCS students must have earned 36+ credits to be eligible for the alumni rate. Admissions/Registration will verify credits earned prior to enrollment. Closed all national holidays. For more information call Keith Snyder at 509 533-3648, the Fitness Center at 533-FITT (509 533-3488), PE/Athletic Office at 533-3630 or email Keith.Snyder@ccs.spokane.edu. SFCC Fitness Center Hours: 6:30am-6:30pm Monday-Thursday and 6:30am-4:30 Friday. 10:00am-1:00pm Saturday. SFCC Wt. Room Hours: 9:30am-2:30pm Monday-Friday. The Fitness Center will be closed October 25, November 12, 22, and 24.

Michele Heuer 5204 FITNS 107 9/19-12/17 ARR ARR

Spokane Community College, Bldg 5, Rm 146

$90

FC/Wt. Room-Community Quarterly Community members can work out in the Fitness Center and Weight Room at SFCC and/or SCC for the current quarter. Closed all national holidays. For more information call Keith Snyder at 5333648, the Fitness Center at 533-FITT (533-3488), PE/Athletic Office at 533-3630 or email Keith. Snyder@ccs.spokane.edu. SFCC Fitness Center & Wt. Room Hours: 6:30am6:30pm Monday-Thursday and 6:30am-4:30 Friday. 10:00am-1:00pm Saturday. The Fitness Center will be closed October 25, November 12, 22, and 24. Keith Snyder 5223 FITNS 155 9/1-12/31 ARR

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$90

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 7, Rm 117

Keith Snyder 5246 FITNS 194 9/1/2018-8/31/2019 ARR ARR $150 Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 7, Rm 122

Intramurals - SFCC Course required for individuals 16 years and older participating in the Community Colleges of Spokane intramural program who are not currently registered CCS students. For more information on specific activities and schedules, contact Bruce Johnson at SFCC (5333647) or e-mail Bruce.Johnson@ccs.spokane.edu.

FC/Wt. Room-Community Yearly

Bruce Johnson

Community members can work out in the Fitness Center and Weight Room at SFCC and/or SCC for the current quarter. Closed all national holidays. For more information call Keith Snyder at 5333648, the Fitness Center at 533-FITT (533-3488), PE/Athletic Office at 533-3630 or email Keith. Snyder@ccs.spokane.edu.

5269 FITNS 165 10/8-12/7

SFCC Fitness Center & Wt. Room Hours: 6:30am-6:30pm Monday-Thursday and 6:30am-4:30 Friday. 10:00am-1:00pm Saturday. The Fitness Center will be closed October 25, November 12, 22, and 24.

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$30

Jazz Dance @ SFCC Course includes jazz dance oriented stretching and warm-ups. Class will learn jazz combinations, walks and steps incorporated in a variety of dance routines. For more course information, call Carol Dyksterhuis at 509 533-3636 or email Carol.Dyksterhuis@ccs. spokanefalls.edu. Class will not be held November 12, 21, and December 10. Parking permit required. Carol Dyksterhuis

Keith Snyder 5267 FITNS 156 9/1/18 – 8/31/19 ARR ARR

TBD

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 7, Rm TBD

$200

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 7, Rm 117

5235 FITNS 196 9/19-12/05 MW 1:30-2:30PM $58 Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 13, Rm 101

Study Electronics at SCC!

Earn an Associate of Applied Science degree as a Biomedical Equipment Technician or an Electronics Engineering Technician. Learn about: • Internet of Things • AC/DC Theory • Photonics • Wireless Communications • Microprocessors • And more!

Classes start in Fall and Winter Quarters. For more information call 509-533-7133 For registration information see page 36

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Kickboxing

Pickleball: Beginner/Intermediate

Students will learn the basic skills, techniques, and safety procedures of kickboxing. Sport specific activities to improve individual balance, strength, endurance and cardiovascular conditioning are emphasized. For more course information, call Carol Dyksterhuis at 509 533-3636 or email Carol. Dyksterhuis@ccs.spokane.edu. Class will not be held October 25 and November 22.

Pickleball, a paddle sport mixing elements of tennis and Ping-Pong, is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports! Learn or improve your Pickleball skills in this exciting course. Pickleball is a game for everyone! 24 hours of class over 8 weeks—a great value! We supply all equipment. Wear non-marking tennis shoes or court shoes, comfortable clothes. Bring a water bottle & towel! Class will not be held November 20 and 22.

Carol Dyksterhuis 5230 FITNS 150 9/20-12/06 TTH 1:30-2:30PM $58 Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 13, Rm 101

Lifeguarding Upon successful completion of this American Red Cross Lifeguard course students will have the necessary certifications required for a job as a lifeguard. These will include lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid. Students must be 15 years or older and pass a required swim test. Lifeguard book is available online. For course information call 533-7211 9am-5pm, M-TH. Michele Heuer 5220 FITNS 109 9/25-10/25 TTH 6-8:30PM $100 Spokane Community College, Bldg 5, Rm 121

5633 SI 126 10/16-12/13 TTH 3:30-5PM Colville Campus Gym

$59

Pickleball: Intermediate/Advanced Enjoy hours of game time and continue to improve your Pickleball skills! This course is aimed at students already comfortable with the rules of this growing sport. We supply all equipment. Wear non-marking tennis shoes or court shoes, comfortable clothes. Bring a water bottle & towel! Class will not be held November 20 and 22. Joni Holliday 5634 SI 127 10/16-12/13 TTH 5-6:30PM Colville Campus Gym

$59

Recreational Aquatic Fitness

Parent/Child Aquatics For infants/preschool, ages 6 months to 3 years, and a parent. This four-hour class is designed to help young children become comfortable in and around water so they are ready to learn to swim. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or even to survive in the water on their own. Parent and Child Aquatics gives parents information and techniques to help orient their children to the water and to supervise water activities in a safe manner. Parking permit required. Michele Heuer 5210 FITNS 131 9/28-11/2

Joni Holliday

F 10:15-11AM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 5, Rm 121

$20

Progressive program of shallow and deep water exercises to help develop overall body conditioning. For more class information, call 533-7211. Parking permit required. Michele Heuer 5206 FITNS 111 9/24-12/10 MWF 8:30-9:30AM $75 Michele Heuer 5207 FITNS 111 9/24-12/5 MW 4-5PM $53 Staff 5208 FITNS 111 9/24-12/5 MW 5:30-6:30PM $53 Carol Olsen 5209 FITNS 111 9/25-12/6 TTH 5-6PM $53 Spokane Community College, Bldg 5, Rm 121

SFCC Bachelor of Applied Science Programs Do you have an associate’s and want to earn an applied bachelor’s degree? Are you a working professional who needs a flexible schedule?

Enroll in these degrees designed for you! 30

Call 509-533-3522 or email BAS@sfcc.spokane.edu Fall 2018

Step Express/Cardio Party Cardio and more cardio! Get maximum benefits from this aerobic workout. Participants will engage in exciting aerobic routines set to music using a step platform or as a low-impact floor workout without the step. Warm-up, cool down and stretching will be included in class time. For more course information, call Carol Dyksterhuis at 509 533-3636 or email Carol.Dyksterhuis@ccs. spokanefalls.edu. Class will not be held November 12 and 21.

Instructor Spotlight: Kevin Owens

Carol Dyksterhuis 5237 FITNS 184 9/19-12/5 MW 4:15-5:15PM

$58

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 13, Rm 101

Step, Sculpt, Core & More This class will include the elements of Step and Sculpt with the addition of yoga inspired stretching. Combining aerobic fitness and body conditioning in the same hour. Individuals will participate in aerobic routines set to music, using a step platform. Cardio movements can also be performed without the step, as a low impact routine on the floor. Students will use handheld weights, exer-tubes, fit balls, weighted bars, and mats, to sculpt the entire body, including the core. Warm-up, cool-down, and stretching will also be included during class time. Equipment used in class is provided except for yoga mats; please bring your own yoga mat. For more course information, call Carol Dyksterhuis at 509 533-3636 or email Carol.Dyksterhuis@ccs. spokane.edu. Class will not be held on October 25 or November 22. Carol Dyksterhuis 5241 FITNS 188 9/20-12/6 TTH 3:30-4:45PM $70 Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 13, Rm 101

Teeny Tiny Swim 3-5 year olds will learn a respect for the water and basic swim skills while progressing through a beginners swim course. For more class information, call 533-7211. Parking permit required. Michele Heuer 5205 FITNS 115 9/24-10/18 MTWTH 5-5:30PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 5, Rm 121

$20

Zumba® — SFCC Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating. For more course information, call Carol Dyksterhuis at 509 533-3636 or email Carol.Dyksterhuis@ccs.spokane.edu. Class will not be held October 25 and November 22. Carol Dyksterhuis 5232 FITNS 154 9/20-12/6 TTH 1 2:30-1:30PM $58 Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 13, Rm 101 For registration information see page 36

Kevin Owens is a CompTIA certified professional with more than 20 years of experience in computer networking and cybersecurity, in both the commercial industry and government sector. Owens is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a BS in Electrical Engineering and spent a decade with the Department of Defense (DoD), where he led the creation of numerous cyber capabilities to defend the United States and its interests. Owens has traveled globally designing solutions to create a more defensible network posture, increasing the customer’s ability to detect and respond to an attack by closing vulnerabilities and significantly enhancing security. He has coordinated with several government agencies, law enforcement, national intelligence entities, private sector, and international constituents on cybersecurity issues and events.

Owens has been instrumental in developing and delivering CWCE’s Cybersecurity Academy. For Fall offerings, see page 9 ARR=Arranged

Photography Digital Photography 1.0 – Fundamentals of DSLR This 10-hour introductory class includes basic skills using “Manual Mode” on your DSLR, studying the effects of zoom lenses, flash and flash fill, framing, angles, rules of composition, and so much more. Weather permitting, class will go on location, learning indoor & outdoor techniques and cover landscapes, micro photography, candids, and more. Also, learn how to store and transfer your images, and touch a little on using Photoshop as your “digital darkroom.” One hour of private lesson at Green Gables Photography studio is included for free with each student registered for this class. Myron G. Bursell, FPh. Owner of Green Gables Photography 5142 PI 105 10/2-10/30

6-8PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

$115

Digital Photography 2.0 This intermediate class has 10 packed hours and is designed to go beyond the camera basics. Learn the technical aspects of ISO, aperture, and shutter speed--known as the “exposure triangle.” Delve into the Ten plus One Rules of Composition and artistry of creating those great WOW factor images. Explore the nuances of light and how it affects all types of images from micro photos, portraits, landscapes, panoramas, night photography, action-stopping moving streams, and more. Finally, learn to use the “digital darkroom” of Photoshop to produce striking images in black & white, color, and panoramas. LIVE photography sessions will be scheduled outside the classroom so you can learn firsthand the many facets of your DSLR camera, expanding your personal creativity, and seeing the direction and color of the light, time and weather permitting. One hour of private lesson at Green Gables Photography studio is included for free with each student registered for this class. Myron G. Bursell, FPh. Owner of Green Gables Photography 5144 PI 128 10/4-11/1 TH

6-8PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

Myron G. Bursell, FPh. Owner of Green Gables Photography Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

Myron G. Bursell, FPh. Owner of Green Gables Photography 5145 PI 129 10/1-10/29 M

6-8PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

Wet Darkroom and More

$115

NEW!

Do you have experience in black & white wet darkroom? Don’t have one but would like to use one? Then join the photo department on Monday evenings from 6 to 9pm. SFCC has one of the only wet darkrooms in Spokane open to photographers who wish to return to film. This is an open session, so you can work on your project or just re-learn this wonderful medium. The sessions are staffed by the SFCC photography faculty, so you can find help with your work from professionals. Class will not be held on November 12. 5348 PI 154 9/24-12/3 M 6-9PM Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 11

Wet Darkroom and More – Private Session

In this 10-hour introductory class, participants learn the tools and procedures for the main components of Photoshop. Learn how to save different file types, about levels and exposure compensation, the all-important concept of layers, and other aspects to get started with Photoshop CC. Participants will be more confident in their Photoshop abilities and edit like a pro! One hour of private lesson at Green Gables Photography studio is included for free with each student registered for this class.

6-8PM

Develop competency in Photoshop CC in 10 hours! Delve into the different capabilities of the “digital darkroom” and learn how to enhance your images with the various tools that are available in Photoshop CC. Utilize tools such as the new Adobe Camera Raw filter plug-in that works with all file types, the indepth capabilities of layers, exposure techniques for color and black & white images, retouching people with healing tools, artwork on landscapes such as adding a new sky to your image or fixing unwanted objects in your images. Develop your techniques in this class so you can use the digital darkroom to your advantage, turning out photographs that everyone will admire. You will work with the same stock images in class as the instructor, so it makes learning the technique and procedures even easier. Then you can confidently apply what you have learned to your own personal images. One hour of private lesson at Green Gables Photography studio is included for free with each student registered for this class.

Dr. Greg Roth $115

Your Digital Darkroom 1.0: Photoshop CC 2018 for Photographers

5143 PI 124 10/3-10/31 W

Your Digital Darkroom 2.0: Photoshop CC 2018 for Photographers

$115

$450

NEW!

Students can choose to purchase 3 hours of a private session with SFCC photography faculty to work on their individual projects. Please contact Arali Alvarado at 509.533.8483 for more information and to book a session. Dr. Greg Roth 5349 PI 155 9/24-12/3 ARR ARR Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 11

$125

CWCE provides online learning opportunities to accommodate any schedule! Fall 2018

Music Community Choir

Orchestra – Advanced

SFCC Community Choir seeks any interested voice, regardless of skill level or experience, to help present one choral concert a quarter.

The SFCC Advanced Orchestra is a full orchestra including winds, strings, and percussion. Specific instrumentation varies by quarter. Ensemble experience preferred.Fall concert is on Monday, November 26, at 7pm in the Music Auditorium.

This low-impact, low-pressure class is perfect for those who sang in school or wish they had and a great way to engage in the many benefits singing offers. Paint pictures with sound on the canvas of silence! Fall concert is on Tuesday, December 4, at 7pm in the Music Auditorium. Nathan Lansing 5248 MUSCM 105 9/21-12/14 F 1-2PM

$40

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 15, Rm 109

Community Concert Band Shostakovich to Sousa! Unleash your musical inhibitions and perform a variety of literature from new symphonies and band compositions to the old standards. Fall concert is on Monday, December 3, at 7pm in the Music Auditorium. David Larsen 5247 MUSCM 101 9/24-12/10 M 7 :15-9:15PM $40 Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 15, Rm 113

Jazz Ensemble The SFCC Jazz Ensemble is a full big band including trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and rhythm section (piano, bass, guitar, vibes, drums). Music performed will include traditional big band swing literature, contemporary works, Latin style pieces, and original compositions. Fall concert is on Thursday, December 6, at 7pm in the Music Auditorium. David Larsen 5249 MUSCM 102 9/19-12/12

7-9PM

Jason Moody 5250 MUSCM 103 9/24-12/10 M 5:15-7:15PM $40 Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 5, Rm 113

Private Music Lessons For Personal Enrichment ONLY. No grade given and no outcome assessment. Students can choose whatever instrument they are interested in and must contact the SFCC Music Instructor to enroll. Please call (509) 533-3720 for instructor information. Staff 5251 MUSCP 101 9/19-12/12 ARR ARR

$300

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 15, Rm TBA

World Drumming This course introduces students to the basic art of drumming as a gateway to explore the cultures of music of Africa, Brazil, Cuba and the Middle East. No previous reading or drumming ability required (although helpful) and instruments are provided. Combined Fall concert with Jazz Ensemble is on Thursday, December 6, at 7pm in the Music Auditorium. Paul Raymond 5252 MUSCE 105 9/19-12/12 W 4-6PM

$40

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 15, Rm 110

$40

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 15, Rm 113

Floral Classes

Our most popular holiday classes are back for the holidays! • Miniature Pumpkin Arrangements • Thanksgiving Centerpiece

• Winter Wreath • Holiday Centerpiece

For more information, and new offerings, see page 24 For registration information see page 36

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Special Interest Astronomy for Beginners

eBay 1 – the Basics of Selling

Explore the solar system and beyond. Learn about the stars, the planets, and the stories behind their discoveries. Class includes a trip to the SFCC Planetarium.

Whether you simply want to clear the closet, desire additional part-time income or a serious eBay business, this class is your foundation. Learn how to set up an eBay Seller account, create successful eBay listings, upload pictures and accept credit card payments with PayPal. Included are selling “Tips, Tricks and the Traps” to avoid. Covers how to determine shipping costs, where to get FREE shipping supplies, how to print shipping labels from your home computer and get FREE home pickup. The class is taught by a multi-award winning instructor and published eBay author from Seattle.

Dan Bakken 1886 PI 101 7/18-8/1

6-9PM

$50

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 28, Rm 101

Bridge 1 Come and learn or enhance your skills with the world’s most popular card game in a fast, fun, and friendly environment. No previous experience needed. Class will not be held on November 21. William Rottmayer 5159 SI 116 10/3-12/12 W 6-8PM

$65

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 5, Rm 115

Bridge Defense

NEW!

Elevate your bridge game! Come and learn to enhance your defensive skills with the world’s most popular card game in a fast, fun, and friendly environment. The emphasis in the course is on ways to defeat your opponents’ contracts. Class will not be held on November 20. Prerequisite. “Play of the Hand” or experience playing bridge. William Rottmayer 5158 SI 129 10/2-12/11 T 6-8PM

$65

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 5, Rm 115

No programming required! Discover easy-touse, drag & drop design tools that can build your personal or small business website quickly, with no programming! Covers website layout planning, SEO, social media marketing and the tips and traps of website design. Plus how to create money generating affiliate websites. Taught by a multi award-winning instructor and published author from Seattle. Lecture. Kevin Boyd 6-9:30PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

$79

Anytime, anywhere—many classes available online. For additional class information and registration, go online: ccs.spokane.edu/workforce

5151 SI 107

9/18

T 6-9PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

$59

eBay 2 – Advanced Selling Strategies Discover if your item will sell or not in just one minute! Learn the “Insider Tips, Tricks and Strategies” that will draw the most bids, close the sale, and beat your competition. Covers how to find a profitable niche, what to sell, what to avoid and how to use Drop Shippers to minimize inventory costs. Includes eBay research, Marketing and Photography Tips to get your item Noticed, how to sell Antiques, Collectibles and Large items you don’t want to ship. Taught by multi-award winning instructor and published eBay author from Seattle. Kevin Boyd 5152 SI 122

9/19

W 6-9PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

Create a Website for Fun, Profit & Business

4837 SI 124 9/17 M

Kevin Boyd

$59

eBay Selling Series Bundle Take both eBay selling classes at a discount. Must register for both classes at the same time. Kevin Boyd 5153 SI 123 9/18-9/19 TW 6-9PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm 109

$109

German Language: Introduction German is the most widely spoken native language in Europe, and whether you want to travel, study music history, or perhaps read the owner’s manual for your German car, learning German can be exciting and beneficial. Learn German in 16-sessions over 8-weeks, focusing on grammar and pronunciation. The instructor is fluent in German and has a certificate from Goethe Institut. Students will need to purchase the textbook “German Made Simple”, by Arnold Leitner, Ph.D, Three Rivers Press/Crown Publishing Group. Michael Humiston 5154 PI 144 9/4-10/25 TTh 6:30-7:30PM

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm TBA

$115

Fall 2018

Meditation for Peace and Prosperity With instructor and guidance by meditation master Lama Lakshey Zangbo, students practice simple yet profound techniques to calm, stabilize, and clarify the mind and heart. Learn to tame your mind, free yourself from afflicting emotions, and deal with life’s problems more effectively through one-pointed and analytic meditation.

Mastercam University

Llama Lakshey Zangbao 5155 PI 112 9/25-12/4

6-8PM

$45

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 30, Rm 212

Tai Chi - Beginning Form Tai Chi is an ancient exercise which embodies China’s principles of health and movement. The flowing low-impact movements are easy on your joints and can be adapted to fit just about any fitness level. It is a gentle exercise that reduces stress, improves balance, increases circulation and vitality. The classroom has wood floor and you will be asked to take of your shoes, so please come to class wearing comfortable clothes and socks. Charlene Barker 1884 PI 146 9/22-12/8 S 1 1AM-12PM $49

Spokane Falls Community College, Building 9, Lodge

Tax & Income Planning Strategies for 2018 and Beyond

NEW!

A classroom course for those approaching retirement, teaching the principles of tax and retirement income planning with emphasis on the new tax code changes. This course focuses on financial terms and concepts that are important to retirement. Additionally, this course explains strategies designed to accomplish common objectives such as Inflation Protection, Tax-efficient withdrawals, Lifestyle Preservation and Providing a Legacy. Both Retirees and Pre-retirees will benefit from attending this class.

See page 19 for course offerings and more information. Learn tips and tricks at your own pace, in your own time, and from experienced Mastercam trainers. Use these new online classes to get up to speed quickly, keep your skills sharp, or even prepare for official Mastercam Certification.

Richard Keppler 5284 SI 130 9/20-9/27 TH 6:30-8:30PM $59 5286 SI 130 9/22-9/29 S 9 :30-11:30AM $ 59 Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm TBD

Voice Overs…Now is Your Time! This class will show you how YOU could begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos and more! In this class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to cash in on a lucrative full or part-time career. And NOW is the best time to make this happen as new companies are looking for new voices like never before. Instructor Lisa Foster has voiced commercials for dozens of businesses and is a well-known radio personality in the Seattle broadcast market. She has been coaching and instructing beginning voice over talents for 10 plus years. Lisa Foster 4930 PI 143

9/25

T 6 :30-8:30PM $55

Spokane Community College, Bldg 50, Rm TBD For registration information see page 36

Vintage Swing Dance NEW! This class takes you from zero to swing, in just 4 weeks! This class uses a step-by-step approach to learning the steps and how to partner. Great for first time dancers. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. No partner needed. Colleen Robinson 5772 SI 131 9/3-9/24

M 7-8:30PM

$59

5773 SI 131 10/1-10/22

M 7-8:30PM

$59

5774 SI 131 10/29-11/19 M 7-8:30PM

$59

Spokane Falls Community College, Bldg 13, Rm 101

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Five easy ways to enroll. 1. Online! www.ccs.spokane.edu/workforce This quarter CWCE is implementing a new online registration system. visit the website on or after July 17th to register for Fall classes!

2. Mail

3. Phone

4. FAX

5. In Person

Spokane Community College Noncredit Registration MS 2151 Student Services, Bldg 15 2000 N Greene Street Spokane, WA 99217

509-279-6030 509-279-6090 1-800-845-3324 toll free 509-279-6092 TTY

Spokane Community College Noncredit Registration MS 2151 Student Services, Bldg 15 2000 N Greene Street Spokane, WA 99217

Withdrawals and refunds

Class Cancellations

If you register for a class and cannot attend, please call in advance to cancel. This makes it possible for another student to enroll. Students are responsible for initiating the paperwork for withdrawal and refund requests. A $7 processing fee is deducted from the refund amount. All refunds require at least two weeks for processing. The following policies apply whether a student attends class or not.

All class offerings are subject to change. Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) cannot guarantee class offerings, designated times or specific instructor. CCS reserves the right to cancel any continuing education class and may reduce class hours or cancel classes due to low enrollment. Fees for classes cancelled by CCS will be refunded automatically. Some class enrollments are limited due to space and equipment.

• 100% refund for classes and workshops cancelled by the college.

Disability Support Services

• Student-initiated withdrawals must occur three business days prior to the first day of class (including online classes) and are subject to the $7 processing fee. • No refund granted two business days or less prior to the start of a class. A business day is 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

Persons with a disability requiring any auxiliary aids or accommodations should contact one of our Disability Support Services offices in advance of class. Contact: SCC: 509-533-7169 | SFCC: 509-533-4166 For all other locations: 509-279-6037

Office of Campus Security 24-hour line: 509-533-3333

Center for Workforce & Continuing Education

CCS WORKFORCE, CONTINUING EDUCATION & CORPORATE TRAINING REGISTRATION FORM

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Fall 2018

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ACADEMY Find the CompTIA Career Pathway for you CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certificate

CompTIA IT Fundamentals is designed to help you learn more about the world of information technology (IT). In this class, you will learn foundational knowledge on computer hardware, software, networking, cybersecurity, troubleshooting, and emerging technologies. This class will prepare you for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam that can be a stepping stone to more advanced certifications such as CompTIA A+. CompTIA A+ Certificate CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT, and it is the foundation of an IT career. A+ candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot and problem solve a wider variety of issues, ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security. In this 4-week, 40-hour bootcamp class, get hands-on experience in a classroom led by highly qualified instructors. Prerequisite includes current IT Essentials Certification or equivalent with instructor permission. CompTIA Network+ Certificate CompTIA Network+ verifies that you have the essential knowledge and skills in networking to develop a career in IT infrastructure. It prepares candidates to support the network regardless of the platform, forming the foundation needed before specializing in a vendor solution. Work in a lab setting in a classroom with highly qualified instructors, and learn how to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network and wired devices. Prerequisite includes current A+ Certification or equivalent with instructor permission. CompTIA Security+ Certificate CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career emphasizing hands-on practical skills, ensuring the security professional is better prepared to problem solve a wider variety of issues. Develop your skills over 40 hours in a hands-on learning classroom led by highly qualified instructors. Prerequisite includes current Network+ Certification or equivalent with instructor permission.

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Offering NEW! Job Ready Classes The Center for Workforce & Continuing Education (CWCE) offers a wide variety of job ready classes. Whether you are looking to advance your career, or start something new – we have a program for you!

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• Pre-licensing Education for Insurance Producers • CompTIA Certification Exam Prep • Business of Retail Certification • Business of Finance Certification • Grant Writing Bootcamp • Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator Certification • Project Management (2013) Certification • IPC J-STD-001 Soldering Certification • Mastercam University For questions regarding these programs, please visit

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Grant Writing

Bootcamp This Comprehensive Grant writing Bootcamp is an inspiring and informative three-day course that will provide the tools, skills, and resources necessary to research, write, and manage successful grant proposals. In this course, students will learn the best ways to research and write winning proposals that get funded in today’s competitive market. By day three of the course, participants will have created a letter of interest and a nearly completed grant proposal. For more information, see page 4

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