Online Courses Fall 2015 by Columbus State University, Continuing and Professional Education

FALL 2015

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Courses for Professionals: Introduction to Business Analysis Managing Customer Service A to Z Grant Writing

Courses for Students: Interview Skills Resume Writing Workshop Test Preparation for GED, GMAT, GRE, LSAT and others

For the Entire Family: Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Introduction to Journaling

TEST PREPARATION

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The competitive job market calls for extraordinary employees. In many fields, passing an industry-recognized exam can help set you apart from the competition. Our online test preparation courses can prepare you to gain a competitive edge in your field of interest and will help you strengthen your test-taking skills.

Select from test prep options on pages 18-21 of this catalog including: CompTIA Network+ certification preparation Basic, Intermediate and Advanced CompTIA A+ certification preparation Project management (PMP® exam) Praxis ™ preparation SAT/ACT preparation GRE, GMAT and LSAT preparation

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Business Communication.......4-5

Career Skills...........................5-6

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Human Resources..................6-7

Leadership................................. 7

LEED Green Workplace...........7-8

Management..........................8-9

New Media Marketing..........9-13

Courses for Parents............13-14

Teaching and Education.....14-15

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Business and Industry........16-32

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Computing and Software....36-47

Going Green............................. 48

Health Care.........................48-56

Humanities.........................56-58

Law and Legal....................58-59

Personal Enrichment..........59-61

Photography.......................61-62

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Columbus State University, Continuing Education has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). As an IACET Authorized Provider, Continuing Education offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

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Introduction to Data Analysis

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Business Research Certificate Instructor: Cathy Profitt Boys and CP Mary Dereshwisky Discover the specific knowledge needed to succeed in researching and utilizing the best and most appropriate data for decision making for your work organization. Get the skills needed to effectively communicate research results to a specific audience for maximum impact and effective decision making. For business professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone who needs specific information about a business; or who is in business and needs specific information about a particular topic such as market potential, competitive intelligence, standard industry practice, productivity improvement, etc. This course will give you the specific knowledge you need to succeed in your research quest. Includes three one-month classes: Introduction to Business Research, Business Statistics, and Qualitative Business Research. Sept 8-Nov 27 $495 Contact Hours 48

Certificate in Customer Research

CEU’s 4.8

Instructor: John Rutledge 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. This course will give you a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 3.2

CEU’s 1.6

Instructor: Mary Dereshwisky Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. For example, would men and women prefer different product features? In addition, you may look at relationships between variables. Does product recognition relate to subsequent product purchase? This Intermediate Data Analysis course will introduce you to the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. In addition, you’ll learn how to work with ratings, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results. $195 Contact Hours 16

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Oct 5-30

$245 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Advanced Data Analysis Instructor: Jeff Kritzer After taking this Advanced course in Data Analysis, 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 Nov 2-27

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Cyber Security for Managers Instructor: Stan Waddell Cyber security issues are all around us and reach nearly every part of our business and work, from online banking and education to Facebook and Wi-Fi. Finally, you can get up to date on Cyber

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Entreprenuer Boot Camp Instructor: Conrad Brian Law Starting a business is something that all of us have thought about at one time or another. Everyone wants to be their own boss. 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. At the end of this course, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, develop an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

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Security basics and fundamentals. Designed for non-technical managers, directors and others in the work place, you will find out about threats and vulnerabilities, safeguards, common attacks, viruses, malware and spyware, disaster recover planning, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, basic security architecture, introductory forensics, and cyber terrorism. At the end of this course, you will have the knowledge needed to practice safer computing and safeguard your business and work information.

Intermediate Data Analysis

Oct 5-30

Instructor: Fred Bayley Your customers hold the key to the future success of your organization. You can find out what your customers know by engaging and interacting with your customers. Find out how to get feedback, information and even answers from your customers. With our low- and no-cost methods of customer research, you will discover new techniques for collecting information that will improve your organization’s products or services, promotion and marketing, and even bottom-line finances. Whether you work in a for-profit or nonprofit environment, our 8-Stage Needs Assessment model will give you a stepby-step proven approach to researching and selecting new services, products or activities. Eight-week course. Sept 8-Oct 30 $395 Contact Hours 32

Business

CEU’s 1.6

The Business Plan Instructor: Mary beth Izard Whether writing a business plan to secure capital, as mandated by most funding sources, or to lessen the risks of business ownership, the planning process you undertake to do so enables you to evaluate the many aspects and potential hurdles of your businesses. Discover the basics of the entrepreneurial planning process culminating in the development of an earlystage 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. A practical, hands-on approach encourages you to immerse yourself in the vision, research, and planning aspects of your new venture. Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

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Entrepreneurial Marketing Instructor: Kathy Nadiman To succeed in today’s marketplace, entrepreneurs must know effective marketing strategies. This course offers a step-by-step approach to attract and keep customers, all within a realistic budget. While emphasizing customer-driven marketing decisions, you will learn how to build a strong brand, analyze tactics, and implement your marketing plan. You will gain practical tips and useful tools that improve your efforts. Nov 2-27

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Accounting and Finance for NonFinancial Managers Instructor: Sharon DeFonteny Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. 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 and career. Get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Cash is King Instructor: Jodia Trana Cash is arguably the most important factor in business success. D&B reports 90% of all small business failures are due to poor cash flow more money gets paid out than collected. It is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Management Certificate CP In Partnership with UGotClass Instructors: Sally Klauss, William Draves & Kassia Dellabough Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors, managers and emerging leaders. Nothing creates success like a solid foundation. Learn how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees and increase your effectiveness. Get tips and techniques you won’t get anywhere else for managing time and increasing productivity, and learn how to manage different generations in the workplace. Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to and what messages they value. Three one-month courses, available separately or as a certificate. Visit ColumbusState.edu/CE and look under the “Certificates” tab for more information.

Management Boot Camp

Learn how effectively managing your time and productivity can affect your business and personal life, and get productivity tips and techniques that you won’t find anywhere else. Oct 5-30

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Managing Generations in the Workplace Get an understanding of both Gen X and Gen Y from an expert who programs and markets to Gen Y. Discover what motivates them at work, what incentives they respond to, and what messages they value. Then take home practical, how-to tips and techniques for recruiting and retaining Generation X and Gen Y workers. Nov 2-27

Enhance your management skills and develop confidence. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how you can create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees and increase your effectiveness as a leader. Sept 8-Oct 2

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UGOTCLASS ONLINE | Funding Your Business Instructor: Jodia Trana What does it take to have a financially feasible business? The short answer is Money! But, where does this money come from? Come 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. Nov 2-27

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Practical Math for the Workplace Instructor: Constance Yates For anyone interested in acquiring the skills needed to understand and perform common business activities such as payroll, banking, invoicing, and purchasing. Business owners and managers will find this course particularly beneficial in providing a clear and understandable insight into the basic mathematical skills and processes needed to perform financial tasks required in the workplace. This course provides a basic foundation for understanding the practical applications of mathematics in common workplace activities. Sept 8-Oct 2 $145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Fundamentals Instructor: Teresa Meehan NLP is a powerful change management tool that transforms the way people think and act to have the greatest impact both professionally and personally. NLP is one of the most powerful skills used today in business, psychology, sales, and all forms of personal development. Find out how to manage your emotional and psychological states to eliminate fear and

Business Communication anxiety, replace negative behaviors with positive ones, and establish rapport in your personal and professional relationships. Then learn how to model highly successful people and better understand your staff ’s and customer’s needs, motivations and behaviors. Oct 5-30

$175 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Keys to Customer Service Instructor: Nanette-Sanders-Cobb Learning to build your customer service skills will have a powerful impact on your career success as well as success in other areas of your life. Through this course you will discover the direct relationship between service skills and career achievement. You will become skilled at being an exceptional service provider. You can help your organization and your career by translating your good service intentions into a workable plan and gain knowledge of ways to consistently deliver great service. The payoff is enormous. Sept 8-Oct 2 $145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Extraordinary Customer Service Instructor: Fred Bayley Transform your customer service into something extraordinary. As a result, more repeat business will improve your bottom line. Excellent customer service separates you from your competition. Extraordinary customer service comes from focusing on the few essential elements that yield big results. Discover how easy it is to tweak your customer service from the ordinary to the extraordinary. You’ll take away a customer service plan that will help you focus on the key elements that will get you started on your pathway to success. Oct 5-30

$145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Effective Copywriting Instructor: Kathryn Will Whether you are sending out a press release, communicating internally with a memo or promoting your own skills on LinkedIn, strong writing skills are the key to success. Get the tools and techniques you need to improve your copywriting skills and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back. Oct 5-30

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CEU’s 1.6

Female Bullying in the Workplace Instructor: Erica Holliday Recently we have seen an upsurge of individuals claiming bullying in the workplace. The phenomenon of females being bullied by other females has been discussed in recent years in the media but little has been done to combat or try to deal with the problem. This course is designed to not only help you understand this issue and to also help you to not become a victim or perpetrator of workplace bullying. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Prezi Instructor: Kimba Green Take a journey into the world of creative presentations. Bring your vision to life with Prezi and leave PowerPoint behind. Learn how to use and engage your creative side for amazing presentations. Your audience will be stimulated with what you are presenting as well as how you are presenting. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Photoshop for Presentations Instructor: Dan Hood 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. Find out the purpose of each photo editing tool and walk away with the skills to use them. You will even learn what the pros know. Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

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Business Communication, Career Skills

Graphic Design for Visual Presentations

Marketing eBooks

Instructor: Jenna Soard Make your visual presentations look professional, and communicate effectively. Get the latest most advanced techniques on graphic design principles, including page layout, typography and basic design considerations. Take away more skills to create an effective and beautiful visual presentation on any presentation software program that you choose. Nov 2-27

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Growing Your Business with Self Publishing

Instructor: Doyle Darvis Having a book idea and publishing it is only half the recipe for success. Find out how to get the word out to your target market. Discover the various marketing avenues for your book. Acquire information on which social media site or sites makes sense for your audience and how to maximize your effort by minimizing your time online. Most importantly, you will create a marketing plan so you can map out your marketing steps from start to finish. Nov 2-27

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

| UGOTCLASS ONLINE Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance Instructor: Sally Klauss 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. Nov 2-27

$295 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Conflict Management

Getting Started in Voice Over

Instructor: Doyle Darvis A book can help you expand your business in the way no form of advertising can. This practical course is designed to help entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations self-publish as well as gain a complete understanding of this often-complicated marketplace. Understand your publishing options and how to select the best pathways given your business and personal objectives. You will learn how to work with print on demand (POD) companies that print books in small quantities economically. You will gain an understanding of the decision-making framework and what factors drive decisions in self-publishing.

Instructor: Sally Klauss A recent study conducted by the American Management Association (AMA) revealed that the average manager spends more than 20 percent of their day engaged in or reacting to a conflict situation. This study also identified that out of twenty-five management skills, conflict management was the only one positively correlated to higher earnings and promotion.

Instructor: David Lawrence The demand for voice over (VO) talent has boomed over the last decade, driven by more demand for content online, an increased demand for audiobooks, and much easier production requirements than ever before. And the demand for that talent continues to grow. All you need is a plan. Getting started in voice over identifies every tool and skill you need to acquire to take advantage of this swelling need for voice over artists. When completed, this course will leave you with exactly the plan you need to get going.

Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

Instructor: Layne Harpine Negotiation is a key skill for success in business and everyday life. Knowing strategies to clarify what you want and how to prioritize needs will ensure you get more of what’s essential. Having the skills to help others get what they want will improve relationships and increase your odds of success in the future. Work with a pro to learn how to plan, implement and win in the bargaining process. Save time, grow your business network and gain confidence when dealing with even the shrewdest of deal-makers. Invest in these skills now and reap a lifetime of rewards.

CEU’s 1.6

Self Publishing eBooks Instructor: Tim Street eBooks are becoming more popular than ever, especially with the release of the iPad and other tablet computers. In addition to publishing fiction and non-fiction books individuals and companies are using eBook publishing as a way to market products, services, and ideas. Discover what makes a great ebook and how you go about creating, formatting and publishing your eBook. Learn the steps necessary to create your eBook with text, photos, illustrations, audio, videos and hyperlinks to websites. Understand the different options you have in self-publishing and distributing your eBook. Come away knowing not only how to make an eBook, but how to market it as well. Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

Sept 8-Oct 2 $245 Contact Hours 24

CEU’s 2.4

Negotiation: Get What You Want

Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Sept 8-Oct 2 $245 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

How to Setup, Protect, and Maintain Your Windows 8 PC Instructor: Brian Selke Ever wonder how some people never seem to have any issues with their Windows PC? Learn the magic formula from an IT professional. You will be guided through installing and setting up your PC with the latest Windows 8 Operating System and desired software. Learn the minimum hardware requirements for today’s software and operating systems and how to choose the right hardware configuration if you need to make a new purchase. Install the Windows Operating System from bare metal, protect and secure your PC, and keep it all running smoothly for the life of the equipment. Sept 8-Oct 2 $175 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

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UGOTCLASS ONLINE | Mastering Compter Skills for the Workplace Instructor: Betsy Flanigan Must-have skills to succeed in the workplace include the ability to create, edit and manage presentations in MS PowerPoint, documents in MS Word, email and calendars in MS Outlook, and spreadsheets in MS Excel. Microsoft Office Suite of applications is the most used software tool in the world. Stay current with this class, as it is always up-to-date and will change as the features of MS Office change over time. Master the most common uses so that you can work faster and more efficiently and can take your computer skills from plain and drab to exciting and engaging. You will leave class with a set of skills that are a workplace requirement in today’s fast paced ever-changing environment and will enable your future career success. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Mastering Microsoft Excel Instructor: Betsy Flanigan A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. Stay current with this class, as it is always up-to-date and will change as the features of Excel change over time. Examine the life of an Excel worksheet and workbook, from creation to presentation. Learn how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Master the options that can take your Excel worksheet from plain, drab numbers to exciting and engaging multimedia. You will leave class with a set of skills that are in high demand and will be a deciding factor in your future success. Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Dementia Care Instructor: Pamela Atwood As babyboomers age, the 21st century workforce is challenged to care for an exponentially growing population of persons with dementia. This course provides essential knowledge and understanding about neurological diseases that affect cognition and memory, and practical application of effective skills for

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Career Skills, Health Care, Human Resources supporting persons with dementia. Nearly all disciplines benefit from expertise in Dementia Care Specialists, as do families of persons with dementia. Come away with increased knowledge in how to care for persons with dementia. Expertise in this growing area of human services also enhances your resume. Sept 8-Oct 30 $495 Contact Hours 32

Spanish for Medical Professionals Instructor: Cristina Sempe Learn medical Spanish quickly and easily, hone your basic conversational skills and master key healthcare words and phrases. Oct 5-30

$145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

CEU’s 3.2

Spanish for Medical Professionals II Dementia Care for Family Care Givers Instructor: Pamela Atwood Designed for family caregivers dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular dementia, LewyBody Dementia or other conditions which cause significant memory problems. In addition to basic information about dementia, this 4-week course will cover essential elements to address throughout the illness, common health complications, and tips from professional care providers who deliver person-centered care. Use of materials and internet will facilitate learning and maximize competence in caregiving beyond the end of the course. Your instructor is an authority on dementia. Sept 8-Oct 2 $149 Contact Hours 16

Instructor: Pamela Atwood Know more about taking care of your loved one. Geared towards family and friends of an elderly person, including spouses/significant others, parent-child, elder-other relative, friends, even long-distance caregivers. You will get essential information that caregivers or care partners need to know as you care for an older adult. Learn how to prepare for changes in personal relationships when taking on caregiving roles. Improve your understanding of resources and the long-term care services and supports available. Come away with a developed confidence in techniques in assisting others with variety of needs. This course will also be useful for health program students and emerging professionals.

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Nov 2-27

$145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Success with Aging Parents

Sept 8-Oct 2 $149 Contact Hours 16

Instructor: Cristina Sempe If you understand basic Spanish, or if you have successfully completed Spanish for Medical Professionals, Spanish for Medical Professionals II will help you expand your knowledge of the Spanish language. You will learn about the near future, present progressive, the command or imperative tenses, direct objects, increase your medical vocabulary and practice interviewing patients, taking health history, diagnosing, giving instructions, and prescribing medication. You will improve your communication skills with your Spanish speaking patients and conquer the frustrating communication gap that can occur.

CEU’s 1.6

Applying Lean Sigma Practices to HR Functions Instructor: Sally Schmall 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 and assess problems, and lead continuous improvement efforts to resolve them. After taking this course you will have an expanded capacity to facilitate small groups and teams using Lean Process Improvement principles and methodologies to create change within your organization. Oct 5-30

$245 Contact Hours 16

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Human Resources, Leadership. LEED Green Workplace

Business Coaching Certificate

CP Instructor: Marie Johnson & Sherri Restauri Carson Mentoring and coaching have come to be used more frequently in organizations to improve leadership competencies and provide employee support. It has benefits for the employer and employee. Develop skills in the development, implementation, and support of coaching and mentoring programs in your workplace. Take home the much-awaited toolkit you have been searching for to improve your employees? performance and create the working environment that your employees will find truly rewarding. Critical analysis and improvement of your programs alongside group dynamics and innovative strategies will also be examined in terms of coaching and mentoring programs. Includes two one-month classes: Mentoring and Coaching in the Workplace Level 1 and Level 2. Sept 8-Oct 30 $395 Contact Hours 32

CEU’s 3.2

Onboarding New Employees Instructor: Anita Orozco Ensure a smooth transition from best candidate to star employee. Onboarding is the process of socializing new employees into the organization. Onboarding of employees begins well before traditional new-hire orientation and has long reaching implications. At the conclusion of the class you will have constructed an Onboarding Program for use in your own organization. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Leadership Principles Instructor: Constance Yates This course is the first in a series of three that develops Generation Y leadership skills. Find out what it takes to become an effective leader while discovering your professional management style. Discuss completing tasks, building subordinate relationships, becoming perceptive to workplace changes, addressing challenging goals and more. To conclude the course you will apply your newly gained knowledge to performing a case study analysis of workplace conflicts that require effective leadership skills and techniques. Sept 8-Oct 2 $145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

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Developing Your Leadership Skills

Fatal Leadership Errors

Instructor: William A. Draves This is the second of three courses specifically for future and emerging Generation Y leaders who want to acquire and learn leadership skills. Become a leader by knowing what to say and do in a professional environment. In this class you will discover the key concepts and best strategies for developing your management style and persuasion techniques while learning the strategies seasoned leaders use to influence others. Determine the significance of workplace meetings, one-on-one interpersonal communication, and more.

Instructor: Henry Findlay Discover how fatal leadership errors begin. 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 fatal leadership errors, inappropriate dispositions and attitudes, and lack of knowledge and skills. You will take away several practical recommendations to help you minimize these errors and help you perform your leadership role to an optimal level of efficiency.

Oct 5-30

$145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Developing Your Professional Career Instructor: Tawanda McLaurin Learn how to advance in your career by identifying the abilities that all great leaders possess. Gain new techniques, such as a polished image and superb communication that will accelerate your professional path. Whether you are leading a department or an organization, you will gain the knowledge you need to be successful and lead others in the workplace. Nov 2-27

$145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Executive Leadership in the 21st Century Instructor: William A. Draves Our economy is moving swiftly out of the industrial age into the new economy of the Internet, knowledge and innovation. Executive leaders require a new perspective on the external environment, and new tools to lead one’s internal organizational structure and way of doing business. Discover information not available anywhere else about how the marketplace and business is changing.Then find out what executive leaders need to know about the new economy to position your organization for success moving forward. The nationally acclaimed book, Nine Shift: Work, life and education in the 21st Century is included in your course fee. Oct 5-30

$395 Contact Hours 16

Nov 2-27

$295 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

LEED AP+ Building Design and Construction Instructor: Summer Gorder Discover the real-world application of Green Building Design and Construction practices on LEED projects. Prepare yourself for the LEED AP+BD&C accreditation exam that (after passing) will allow you to operate as a successful LEED practitioner on and off job sites. The LEED Rating System is the industry leader in Green Building Design and Construction, and has driven market transformation in both the public and private sectors over the past decade. This innovative system is continually evolving to providing guidelines for specifying, designing, building and tracking sustainable best practices for site, water, energy, material and indoor air quality. As a result, numerous building codes such as the International Green Construction Code follow many of the LEED principles, and Federal Agencies along with many corporate policies mandate LEED certification to provide the environmental, economic and social benefits that these buildings have proven to possess. You will learn the tools, knowledge and materials necessary to pursue new opportunities in the growing green field as a LEED AP+ BD&C accredited professional ready to work on the next billion square feet of LEED Certified commercial space! Sept 8-Oct 30 $795 Contact Hours 32

CEU’s 3.2

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UGOTCLASS ONLINE | LEED v4 Accredited Professional for Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance Exam Prep & Study Group Instructor: Kelly Gearhart This study group covers the concepts and strategies of the LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Rating System and is intended for design, construction and real estate professionals, building owners, and anyone who wants to develop their knowledge in this area. The course will prepare students to earn the LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Accredited Professional (LEED AP O+M) credential from the Green Building Certification Institute. This exam tests the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the operation and maintenance of existing buildings that implement sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of a building over its functional life cycle. Please note that experience on a LEED project is an eligibility requirement to sit for this exam. Students examine case studies of LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance certified building projects, concepts of integrated design, third-party verification and the LEED administration process. Sept 8-Oct 30 $795 Contact Hours 32

CEU’s 3.2

LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep & Study Group

CEU’s 3.2

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Revenue Generation for Non-Profits

Interview Skills

Instructor: Fred Bayley Build revenue streams for your non-profit organization. They are essential not only to keep your doors open but also to expand your services. Discover how to increase revenue from your current activities. Develop strategies for building new ones. Know how to effectively set prices or fees. Understand the 20% that generates 80% of your revenue. These are basic concepts that will yield greater results. After taking this course you will have the knowledge to improve your revenue generation and generate a better surplus.

Instructor: Sally Klauss Acquire new skills in job interviewing. You should attend if you want to improve your chances for being hired for a position, as well as if you are a leader who wants to improve the results of your hiring practices. A recent study by The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that up to 75% of employee performance issues can be directly identified during the interview process. This class will help you identify the red flags during the interview process so that you can avoid all the expense and problems associated with a bad hire.

Sept 8-Oct 30 $495 Contact Hours 32

CEU’s 3.2

Program Evaluation for Nonprofit Professionals Instructor: Myia Welsh 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 will be paid to the realworld 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 Nov 2-27

Instructor: Kelly Gearhart Acquire the fundamental concepts of green building. Then prepare yourself to take the Green Associate exam and earn the LEED Green Associate credential from the Green Building Certification Institute. The course is intended for design, construction and real estate professionals, building owners, or anyone who wants to develop their knowledge in this area. You will examine case studies of LEED certified building projects, concepts of integrated design, third-party verification and the LEED administration process. Your instructor holds the designations LEED AP B+C and LEED AP O+M, and will answer your questions in the online discussion. Sept 8-Oct 30 $695 Contact Hours 32

LEED Green Workplace, Management

$245 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 2.4

Lean Six Sigma Instructor: Scott Follett 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. With Lean Six Sigma techniques you will have the skills to lead successfully in both service and manufacturing industries. No pre-requisites required! Nov 2-27

$245 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Management Boot Camp

Get Things Done Instructor: Jennifer Selke & Betsy Flanagan Research has proven that when people have the opportunity to do what they do best every day, the effect on the individual, team, and organizational performance is powerful. A strengths-based management approach incorporates the latest research on engagement and workplace performance from the Gallup organization. Using the Clifton StrengthsFinder, you will learn how to be more successful by using the unique strengths and contributions of each team member to get more done at work and increase productivity. Fee includes a Top 5 Strengths access code to take the Clifton StrengthsFinder. Sept 8-Oct 2 $245 Contact Hours 16

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Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: Sally Klauss 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). By the end of the course we will have you managing like a pro -quickly and with confidence. Sept 8-Oct 2 $295 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

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CEU’s 1.6

Management, New Media Marketing

Supervisory & Leadership Certificate

New 21st Century Strategies for Productivity and Time Management Instructor: William Draves Time is even more valuable in this century than in the last. How effectively you manage your time and productivity can affect your business and personal life in so many ways. You’ll get tips and techniques you won’t get anywhere else 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 on Monday morning. Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Managing Generations in the Workplace Instructor: Kassia Dellabough Get an understanding of both Gen X and Gen Y from an expert who programs and markets to Gen Y. Discover what motivates them at work, what incentives they respond to and what messages they value. Then take home practical, how-to tips and techniques for recruiting and retaining Generation X and Gen Y workers. Nov 2-27

$175 Contact Hours 16

Online Advertising CP

Instructor: Sally Klauss Your employees are your most valuable resources. Ensuring the efficiency of your team is the key to your success and is your most important responsibility. Get practical, easy to understand and insightful methods for new and even experienced supervisors and managers. Learn about effective delegation, performance management and writing performance reviews. Discuss the specifics of the supervisor’s role and responsibilities and strategies for improving your overall effectiveness as a leader. Take home practical information along with tips and techniques that can be applied at your job immediately. Sept 8-Oct 30 $395 Contact Hours 32

CEU’s 3.2

Improving Email Promotions Instructor: Dan Belhassen & Susan Hurrell Discover new ways to improve your email promotions, including when to email, what to email and testing email copy. Find out how to analyze your email response rates, including getting the bench marks for open rates and click through rates. Learn how to improve your email promotion and responses with tracking and testing. Get a basic introduction to email promotions. If you are advanced, your instructor is an email expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Boosting Your Website Traffic Stress Management Instructor: Meredith Brown Stress isn’t the enemy. It is our perceptions of stress that amp our anxiety and use up all our steam. Events happen every day. How we interpret those events can set the stage for how we feel and how we react to others. Reducing stress is as easy as understanding what stress is, understanding what stress is to you, and using that knowledge to restructure your thoughts. Turn stress into a stepping stone, not a stumbling block! Nov 2-27

$145 Contact Hours 16

Instructor: Dan Belhassen & Susan Hurrell Acquire the basic skills to boost your web site traffic, including how to analyze your visitor traffic, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure in Google searches and how to redesign your web site copy to increase your visitors and results. No experience necessary, but if you are at an advanced level, your instructor is an SEO expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

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Instructor: Dan Belhassen & Susan Hurrell Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your organization. Learn how payper-click advertising with Google AdWords works. Find out how to test low budget Adword campaigns. Learn how you can target local audiences. Discover Facebook advertising and how you can determine the demographics and even numbers of people you want to reach. No experience necessary, but if you are at an advanced level, your instructor is an online ad expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. Nov 2-27

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Introduction to Mobile Marketing Instructor: Simon Salt More than half of U.S. consumers who’ve made purchases on their smartphone have done so in response to a mobile marketing message. Smartphones? sales exceeded $420 million in 2011. Analysts forecast these sales will surpass 1 billion by the end of 2016. Find out about location-based marketing, mobile payments, QR codes, applications and mobile coupons. You will learn how mobile marketing can increase your capabilities to retain current customers and gain new ones. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Creating Cell Phone Apps for your Business Instructor: Dan Belhassen & Susan Hurrell Smart organizations across the globe are investing in building cell phone apps for their businesses to reach customers. In this fourweek course, we will provide you with stepby-step instructions on how non-technical users can build, deploy and market smartphone applications across Android, iPhone and Blackberry platforms. The course is ideal for business owners and executives who want to understand how smartphone applications can be inexpensively built and also for technical users who want to understand how to deploy smartphone applications. Oct 5-30

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$245 Contact Hours 16

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New Media Marketing

Certificate in Self Publishing & eBooks CP In Partnership with UGotClass Instructors: Tim Street & Penny Sansevieri This practical certificate is designed to help entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations self-publish as well as gain a complete understanding of this often-complicated marketplace. Learn how to understand your publishing options and how to select the best pathways given your business and personal objectives. Then come discover what makes a great ebook and how you go about creating, formatting and publishing your eBook. Finally acquire the keys to marketing your book or eBook. Most importantly, you will create a marketing plan so you can map out your marketing steps all the steps from start to finish.

Mobile Marketing Certificate CP

In Partnership with UGotClass Instructors: Dan Belhassen, Susan Hurrell & Simon Salt More than half of U.S. consumers who’ve made purchases on their smartphone have done so in response to a mobile marketing message. Find out about location-based marketing, mobile payments, QR codes, applications, and mobile coupons. Get stepby-step instructions on how non-technical users can build, deploy and market smartphone applications across Android, iPhone and Blackberry platforms. You will finish this program with the knowledge you need to implement a mobile marketing plan for your organization. Visit ColumbusState.edu/CE and look under the “Certificates” tab for more information.

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Growing Your Business with Self Publishing A book can help you expand your business in the way no form of advertising can. This practical course is designed to help entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations selfpublish as well as gain a complete understanding of this oftencomplicated marketplace. Learn how to understand your publishing options and how to select the best pathways given your business and personal objectives. You will learn how to work with print on demand (POD) companies that print books in small quantities economically. All participants will gain an understanding of the decision-making framework. Sept 8-Oct 2 Online $195

Self Publishing eBooks eBooks are popular, especially with the release of the iPad and other tablets. This is why companies are finding that eBook publishing is an effective way to market products, services and ideas. Discover how you can create, format and publish your eBook with text, photos, illustrations, audio, videos and hyperlinks to websites. Walk away knowing not only how to make an eBook, but how to market it as well. Oct 5-30

More than half of U.S. consumers who’ve made purchases on their smartphone have done so in response to a mobile marketing message. Smartphone sales exceeded $420 million in 2011. Analysts forecast these sales will surpass 1 billion by the end of 2016. Find out about location-based marketing, mobile payments, QR codes, applications and mobile coupons. You will learn how mobile marketing can increase your capabilities to retain current customers and gain new ones. Sept 8-Oct 2

Online $195

Creating Cell Phone Apps for Your Business Smart organizations across the globe are investing in building cell phone apps for their businesses to reach customers. In this four-week course, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how non-technical users can build, deploy and market smartphone applications across Android, iPhone and Blackberry platforms. The course is ideal for business owners and executives who want to understand how smartphone applications can be inexpensively built and also for technical users who want to understand how to deploy smartphone applications. Oct 5-30

Online $245

Online $195

Advanced Mobile Marketing

Marketing eBooks

Introduction to Mobile Marketing

Having a book idea and publishing it is only half the recipe for success. Find out how to get the word out to your target market. Discover the various marketing avenues for your book. Acquire information on which social media site or sites makes sense for your audience and how to maximize your effort by minimizing your time online. Most importantly, you will create a marketing plan so you can map out your marketing steps from start to finish.

Get the knowledge you need to implement a mobile marketing plan for your organization. Find out about proximity marketing, mobile marketing metrics and developing a mobile marketing campaign. Learn how to promote your app on the web, build a landing page for your app and track your application usage. Then take home a blueprint for creating guidelines and standards for your mobile marketing effort and learn how to measure its success. You will leave this course with the knowledge to implement a mobile marketing plan for your organization.

Nov 2-27 Online $195

Nov 2-27

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New Media Marketing

Advanced Mobile Marketing Instructor: Simon Salt Come get the knowledge needed to implement a mobile marketing plan for your organization. Find out about proximity marketing, mobile market&shy;ing metrics and developing a mobile marketing campaign. Learn how to promote your app on the web, build a landing page for your app and advanced tracking of your application usage. Then take home a blueprint for creating guidelines and standards for your mobile marketing effort and how to measure its success. You will leave this course with the knowledge to implement a mobile marketing plan for your organization. Nov 2-27

$245 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Introduction to Social Media Instructor: Jennifer Selke Get involved in the move from in-person to online communication. Learn what social networks are and their role in your business and personal life. Find out the top sites and how businesses are using the sites for communication, customer retention, branding, marketing, market research, needs assessment and serving customers and clients. Explore the options for your organization. Look at case studies of what other organizations are doing. Let your instructor guide your exploration of Facebook and YouTube. Your instructor is a nationally known speaker, consultant and trainer on social networks and social media. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Marketing Using Social Media Instructor: Suzanne Kart Develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization using social networks. Let your instructor guide you in exploring major social networks, including Twitter, LinkedIn and blogging. Learn quick, easy ways to use Twitter, blogs and LinkedIn to engage your customers or clients and keep them interested in your organization or business. You’ll find out the advantages and disadvantages of each and learn what’s right for your work and kind of organization. Your instructor is a director of marketing for a national association and writes and speaks on the topic. Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

Integrating Social Media in Your Organization Instructor: Jennifer Selke Take away a practical strategy and techniques for implementing social networks for your organization or business. Learn how to create your own private social network using Ning, work socially using Google Docs and calendars and move your web site to an interactive Web 2.0 site. Your instructor will help you choose which social network tools are right for your situation and integrate them into your web site to develop a social networking strategy for your organization. Find out what you should be be doing and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. Nov 2-27

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

| UGOTCLASS ONLINE Introduction to Inbound Marketing Instructor: Suzanne Kart Inbound marketing is a process of using your website in a way that attracts visitors naturally through search engines, the blogosphere, and social media. The average human today is inundated with more than 2,000 outbound marketing interruptions per day - and we’re all figuring out how to block them. Caller ID, spam filters, TiVo, and satellite radio are all things we use today so that we can avoid being marketed to. In this course, you will discover how to attract customers to your site, what kind of content to share with them, how to use landing pages and forms to collect names and email address, and how to implement lead-nurturing campaigns that result in sales. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Google Analytics

Content Marketing

Instructor: Dan Belhassen Learn how to track and generate traffic to your website, create reports, and analyze data with Google’s free, state-of-the-art Web analytics tools.

Instructor: Michael Weiss Discover the marketing planning process to clearly delineate the relationship among marketing and media buying decisions. Marketing functions are examined through case analysis to successfully integrate all elements of the media buying process. The course presents concepts and strategies from a business decision-making perspective. This approach reflects the emphasis on the marketing decisions that business owners are most likely to confront in their marketing operations when meeting with various media outlets and managing their marketing campaigns. Come away with a knowledge of media buying strategies to promote your organization and boost sales and profits.

Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Google Apps for Business Instructor: Jennifer Selke Google has variety of web based applications and tools to help you become more productive, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, Hangouts, Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, and more. Move beyond the basic features you figured out on your own. Be able to use them to work collaboratively and increase productivity. Learn how to run online meetings and webinars. Learn the ins and outs of all the tools Google has to help you become more productive and improve your work communication skills. You will learn time saving tips and strategies to get more done in your work and personal life. Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

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New Media Marketing

eMarketing Essentials Certificate

Boosting Your Website Traffic

In Partnership with UGotClass Instructors: Dan Belhassen & Susan Hurrell Get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing web site traffic, performing search engine optimization and successfully employing online advertising.Instructors are experts and can provide the latest, most advanced information and answers to your toughest questions. VisitColumbusState.edu/CE and look under the“Certificates” tab for more information.

Acquire the basic skills to boost your web site traffic, including how to analyze your visitor traffic, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure in Google searches and how to redesign your web site copy to increase your visitors and results. No experience necessary, but if you are at an advanced level, your instructor is an SEO expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. Oct 5-30

Online $195

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Improving Email Promotions Discover new ways to improve your email promotions, including when to email, what to email and testing email copy. Find out how to analyze your email response rates, including getting the bench marks for open rates and click through rates. Learn how to improve your email promotion and responses with tracking and testing. Get a basic introduction to email promotions. If you are advanced, your instructor is an email expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. Sept 8-Oct 2

Advanced Inbound Marketing Instructor: Dan Belhassen & Susan Hurrell Get under the hood of inbound marketing and learn how to monitor, measure, and manage the integrated results of your inbound marketing activities at a more advanced level. We’ll focus on the data that actually matters and how it is influenced by visitor/user engagement. Gain deeper insights into user behavior; learn how to track meaningful conversions, measure visitor engagement and how to use landing pages more effectively - including how to create forms that get results. Nov 2-27

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Podcasting Instructor: Travis Allison Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers. People with a niche hobby are turning podcasts into a business. Podcasting is experiencing a rebirth as mobile devices are everywhere. The intimate nature of the audio medium allows

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Online Advertising Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your organization. See how pay-per-click advertising with Google AdWords works. Find out how to test low budget Adword campaigns. Learn how you can target local audiences. Discover Facebook advertising and how you can determine the demographics and even numbers of people you want to reach. No experience necessary, but if you are at an advanced level, your instructor is an online ad expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. Nov 2-27

Online $195

potential clients to get to know who you are and determine if you are the kind of company with which they want to do business. Learn how to take your business or hobby and turn it into a podcast. This step-by-step class will take you from start to finish and cover the required elements needed to get your show online. Come to class with your idea and end with your show online for all to hear. Sept 8-Oct 2 $245 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Video Marketing Instructor: Rob Lee Sight, sound and motion are much more compelling than static words on a page. Video is very hypnotic and it quickly speeds up the know, like and trust factor with your audience. In this course you will discover how to use simple online video to quickly bond with your viewer, drive traffic to your website, boost business and build brand awareness. Find out how to shoot simple, effective videos without costly fancy equipment or savvy technical skills. Discover the secrets to creating content that commands

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attention. Learn how to dominate Google and YouTube with your video and to strategically use YouTube to market your business 24/7. Sept 8-Oct 2 $245 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

YouTube for Business Instructor: Rob Lee Increase your business with YouTube, the online video site and now the second largest search engine. Discover the power of video for your organization, and 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 business organizations are using YouTube, how to create your own YouTube channel, and the techniques of adding captions, annotations and other extra features. YouTube can enhance your current marketing and communication strategy. After attending this course you will take back proven strategies and techniques for making YouTube work successfully for your organization. Oct 5-30 |

$245 Contact Hours 16

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CEU’s 1.6

New Media Marketing, Courses for Parents

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Evernote

Facebook for Business

Intercultural Communication

Instructor: Kimba Green Save project inspiration you find online and in the real world with Evernote. Snap a picture, record audio, clip entire webpages. Save all kinds of information (documents, hand written notes, audio, images) in one place. Record meetings, store files, save receipts, scan contracts and store contracts. Create a digital file cabinet for all of your projects, documents and to-dos; add multiple layers of organization using notebooks, notebooks stacks and tags. Find what you need fast. Search by keyword or tag and quickly find what you are looking for (even typed and handwritten text inside of attached photos, images, PDFs, documents, spread sheets and presentation).

Instructor: Nicole Siscaretti Find out what goes on behind the scenes on Facebook Pages and how to increase the chances that your message is seen and acted on. Discover new tools and proven techniques to increase business and expand your reach. Discuss how to adapt your marketing message for the Facebook platform and how to integrate Facebook across all marketing areas. This is an advanced class and assumes you have started a Page on Facebook and have some basic knowledge of the platform.

Instructor: Andrew Osborne Globalization requires us to adapt our communication skills to be successful in a culturally diverse world. Whether you’re in business, education, the social services, or are simply an adventuring globetrotter, understanding intercultural communication will go a long way to ensuring success in navigating the currents of communication across cultures. Delve into the different approaches to crosscultural communication, and come away with a new perspective on culture. Take away from the course a better understanding of how culturalworldview shapes and drives communication.

Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Instagram for Business Instructor: Nicole Siscaretti With over 100 million users, Instagram is a marketing gold mine. Discover ways to have your audience generate excellent content for you. Build your community while doing it. Learn how to make hashtags work for you, how to make and keep your followers happy and how a small input can cause exponential growth. We’ll also explore Dos and Don’ts of Instagram to get you on the fast track to success. Make the most of Instagram and lead your business to unending exposure. An android or iOS device is needed to take full advantage of the exercises in this class. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Twitter Instructor: Suzanne Kart Twitter is a hot social media platform these days - and everyone seems to be using it. Learn the best way to take advantage of the unique opportunities Twitter offers - and discover the best ways to create relationships and network with your key constituents. You will find out the best - and easiest - techniques for successful interactions in the Twitterverse. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

706.507.8070

Oct 5-30

$245 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

LinkedIn For Business Instructor: Jennifer Selke LinkedIn is the most popular business social network and the website for professionals to network, build business relationships, and provide or receive referrals. Most people rarely get beyond setting up a profile, and therefore miss out on all the advanced features that have come to make LinkedIn so popular. Learn how to set up your personal profile so that it gets noticed by others. Discover how LinkedIn can be used to generate leads, recruit new employees, and find new jobs. This class will cover all the intricacies of LinkedIn to help you create, customize, and optimize your presence on LinkedIn. Nov 2-27 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Creative Problem Solving Instructor: Cathy Niven In today’s business environment, employers expect employees to have a solid set of interpersonal skills. The ability to solve problems quickly and effectively is a critical interpersonal skill well worth developing. Using the problem solving model in this course will enable you to be more successful. Interpersonal and businesses relationships fail because of poor problem solving. Find out how to recognize problems and deal with them more appropriately. You will take home techniques relevant for any organization or group context, but can also be easily adapted to work at an individual level. Oct 5-30

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Powerful Presentations and Effective Speaking Techniques Instructor: Bridget Brady This course will allow you to master all three and accelerate your success in every aspect of your career. Learn everything from voice and speech basics like proper breathing, diction and enunciation, to specific presentation templates and techniques that will allow you to deliver your presentations with ease and confidence. From the board-room, to the class-room, to speaking for thousands of people, there are several critical factors that every speaker must master. You will learn how to effectively deliver a presentation to one person across the table, in front of a small group in a boardroom, from stage for a large audience, and host tele- seminars or webinars online. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Reasearching Public Records Instructor: Leigh Ann Wilson Have you ever wanted to look up some information on your ancestors? Or find out the ownership history of a certain piece of property in your town? Or maybe you want to know if a potential employee, tenant, or companion has a criminal background. With this course, you will learn how to utilize free or low-cost websites and gather the information you seek without hiring an expensive (and sometimes unreliable) 3rd party research firm. Sept 8-Oct 2 $195 Contact Hours 16

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Courses for Parents, Teaching and Education

Workplace Ethics and Etiquette

Parenting Gifted Children

Managing and Marketing Webinars

Instructor: Cathy Profitt Boys For entrepreneurs, managers or anyone in the workplace, understanding workplace ethics and etiquette is critical to individual and organizational success. Discover new information about the related but different concepts of business ethics and etiquette. Learn the how-to’s of making ethical business decisions. Then find out the 5 secrets of how to interact properly in business and social settings to improve your communication and networking skills.

Instructor: Steve Schroeder-Davis Raising gifted children in an educational climate where the focus is on mass proficiency and grade level outcomes make it difficult to challenge students who are academically advanced. You will learn how to accommodate your children’s academic and social-emotional needs both at home and school, while staying sane in the process.

Instructor: Suzanne Kart Boost your success with webinars by getting the most advanced and latest information on managing and marketing webinars. Find out when and how often to promote webinars, how to do follow up promotion to those who click-through on your initial emails and how to generate more leads and inquiries.

Sept 8-Oct 2 $145 Contact Hours 16

Instructor: Jeff Kritzer Help your child succeed in school. The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), was put in place to make sure that every child with a diagnosed disability gets the help he or she needs throughout their education process. Parents have significant rights as advocates for their child, both before any evaluation is done as well as afterward if the child is determined to have special needs. Find out what an Individual Educational Program or Plan (IEP) is. Understand these rights and learn how to assure your child is receiving the accommodation she or he needs. Parental advocacy is essential for school success. $145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Instructor: Julie Coates & William Draves Discover how girls and boys learn differently. Take away 10 top tips for helping girls learn more, and 10 top tips for helping boys learn more. Get research data not available anywhere else. (Optional 1.0 graduate credit for each course is awarded by the School of Education at the University of South Dakota, a nationally recognized university and academic pioneer in distance learning. After you register for your course, you pay the additional fee of just $40 to the University of South Dakota for the awarding and processing of your graduate credit.)

$145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

ColumbusState.edu/CE

$145 Contact Hours 16

Nov 2-27

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Developing Hybrid Courses

Instructor: Julie Coates Today, every school in America has students who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome - a neurological disorder on the autism spectrum. The effects of this disorder vary widely, but it is important for every teacher to understand how to recognize behaviors that may indicate Asperger’s Syndrome. In this course, you take away strategies for working effectively with Asperger’s students. And you will find out how to work effectively with parents to create the most positive learning environments for children and teens with Asperger’s Syndrome. The course is geared for K-12 teachers, but it is also relevant for counselors, faculty in higher education, parents and anyone else interested in understanding this important issue. Oct 5-30

Gender in the Classroom

Oct 5-30

CEU’s 1.6

Students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

CEU’s 1.6

A Parent s Guide to the IEP

Nov 2-27

Sept 8-Oct 2 $145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Instructor: Kassia Dellabough The rapid growth of online and other digital tools to deliver course materials has opened the door to many possibilities for expanding regular face-to-face courses or developing new ones. This is a great opportunity to reach broader audiences and add rich resources and materials to the topics you want to teach. Use the strength of the face-to-face engagement and the power of the Internet to deliver great content, reach broader audiences and support different learning styles. The Hybrid or flipped classroom encourages students to learn at their own pace while also building on the unique exchanges that can happen in both the face-toface class and online. Nov 2-27

$195 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Using Gallup’s StrengthQuest in Higher Education

Instructor: William Draves Webinars are a hot new meeting format that save money and reach more people than inperson meetings. Use them for customer education, staff meetings and training, presentations, virtual seminars and much more. The technology is simple, but good webinar presentation techniques are critical. Discover the power of successful webinars for your business organization. Then learn the 4 key strategies to make your webinars more successful. Acquire techniques and tips that will make your webinars winners with your audiences.

Instructor: Jennifer Selke & Veronica Rodriguez Gallup research has shown that engaging students in what they are interested in and where they excel will lead to the outcomes of better academic performance, higher test scores, and ultimately students’ ability to reach their full potential. Based on this research, Gallup has developed strengthsbased assessments to help students identify and capitalize on their strengths. Faculty use the StrengthsFinder to support student learning in First Year Experience (FYE) courses. This course is designed for a wide array of higher education personnel including people at the beginning of of their career to seasoned professionals.

Oct 5-30

Nov 2-27

Designing Successful Webinars

$195 Contact Hours 16

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$245 Contact Hours 16

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Teaching and Education

Generational Learning Styles for K-12 Teachers Instructor: Kassia Dellabough Your students learn differently than you do. Come find out how to help your students learn more. Then discover something new about yourself. Come away with our top 20 generational techniques for helping your students learn. (Optional 1.0 graduate credit for each course is awarded by the School of Education at the University of South Dakota, a nationally recognized university and academic pioneer in distance learning. After you register for your course, you pay the additional fee of just $40 to the University of South Dakota for the awarding and processing of your graduate credit.) Nov 2-27

$145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Online Learning & Teaching for K-12 Teachers Instructor: William Draves Specifically for K-12 teachers, this course will show you why and how your students learn online. Find out about all the wonderful eTools being used, from drag-and-drop games to virtual labs, and find out how you can begin to use the web in your own teaching. (Optional 1.0 graduate credit for each course is awarded by the School of Education at the University of South Dakota, a nationally recognized university and academic pioneer in distance learning. After you register for your course, you pay the additional fee of just $40 to the University of South Dakota for the awarding and processing of your graduate credit.) Oct 5-30

$145 Contact Hours 16

blogs, virtual labs and yes, even Facebook and Twitter can help you add dimension and interest to your class. (Optional 1.0 graduate credit for each course is awarded by the School of Education at the University of South Dakota, a nationally recognized university and academic pioneer in distance learning. After you register for your course, you pay the additional fee of just $40 to the University of South Dakota for the awarding and processing of your graduate credit.) Nov 2-27

$145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Substitute Teacher Preparation Instructor: David Reilly To be a substitute today, it takes student respect, skills and a portfolio of ideas and workable presentations. You may get the first call, but the successful substitute gets the second and third calls to report. Understand what is expected of a substitute and how to maximize your value to a school. Find out about how to develop a subnotebook, understand classroom management, the latest techniques in developing lesson plans, how to use your own portfolio to assist in teaching, and much more. With information applicable to any U.S. state, this course will provide you with the information you need to know to be successful at any level in any school. It will start you on the teaching path with a working knowledge and a portfolio of ideas

| UGOTCLASS ONLINE to use the day you walk into a new teaching environment. It will also assist you in finding important information to make you a valuable asset to any school system. One-month course. Oct 5-30

$145 Contact Hours 16

CEU’s 1.6

Using Cell Phones in the Classroom Instructor: Ryan Moore Class, turn your cell phones - - on! Most of your students have cell phones, and now you can use this valuable tool in your classroom to engage and involve your students more in their learning. Discover how to implement cell phones in your classroom from a teacher who has done it successfully. Come away with a step-by-step howto plan on enhancing your students’ learning, and your teaching. One-month course. (Optional 1.0 graduate credit for each course is awarded by the School of Education at the University of South Dakota, a nationally recognized university and academic pioneer in distance learning. After you register for your course, you pay the additional fee of just $40 to the University of South Dakota for the awarding and processing of your graduate credit.) Nov 2-27

$145 Contact Hours 16

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Social Media and Online Tools for K-12 Teachers Instructor: Dan Torrez Since many of your students are already involved with Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, have you been curious if any of these tools might keep them engaged in your class? Do you ever wonder if there might be some time effective ways to communicate with their parents? GoogleDocs, Adobe ConnectNow, iGoogle, Flicker, Animoto, earth album, Teacher Tube,

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BU SIN E S S A ND IN DUS T R Y

Professional Sales Skills Instructor: Dave Paquin Today, there are no shortages of opportunities for skilled salespeople. In good times or bad, companies never stop looking for sales representatives that can help them meet their financial goals. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Steve Payseur The goal of Effective Selling is not to teach you how to make a sale today, but to help you discover how you can easily convert a potential customer into a long term asset. Effective Selling will help you lay the groundwork for repeat business and your future success $109 CEU’s 2.4

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Accounting Fundamentals II

Effective Selling

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: Charlene Messier Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, analyze and record financial transactions, and prepare financial reports. Learn about accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, and sales taxes.

Instructor: Charlene Messier Explore such topics as special journals, uncollectible accounts receivable, plant assets, deprecia- tion, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses, dividends, retained earnings, and various financial reports for corporations. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Creating a Successful Business Plan Instructor: Carol Parenzan Smalley Complete the first step on the path to small business success. Create a business plan and emerge with your first draft in hand. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Real Estate Investing Columbus State University, Continuing Education is accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). As an IACET Authorized Provider, Continuing Education offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

Instructor: Josh Fuhrer Explore how to find, finance, and negotiate a deal, how to invest in lease options, foreclosures, quick flips, rehabs, and mobile homes. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Keys to Successful Money Management

Instructor: Aaron Clarey This course walks you through the fundamentals of investing. You will learn about the stock markets, 401k plans, and retirement, as well as how to manage personal financial issues that are essential to your success as an investor. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

The Analysis and Valuation of Stocks Instructor: Aaron Clarey The Analysis and Valuation of Stocks is a comprehensive course designed to provide you with conventional and advanced techniques in researching and valuing stocks. Starting off with the basics, you will learn how to read financial statements and calculate financial ratios, and then move on to perform industrial comparisons, value stocks, and conduct economic and industrial research. This course is taught in a manner that uses everyday language, simple, yet insightful analogies, and a just the facts attitude that you will understand and appreciate. By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in the analysis and valuation of stocks. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to Stock Options Instructor: Mark Quinn Learn how stock options can protect your portfolio and help you profit in any type of market. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Ann Linquist Don’t let gaps in your business writing skills prevent you from reaching your full potential! Discover the secret to developing powerful written documents that keep readers motivated to continue until your very last, well- chosen word. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Effective Business Writing

Instructor: Kirsten Iseminger Certified financial planner shows you how most wealthy people build their fortunes. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My!

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Fundamentals of Technical Writing Instructor: Janet Underwood Learn technical writing con- ventions, interviewing skills, documentation, publishing and formatting techniques, and how to land a technical writing job. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

The Keys to Effective Editing Instructor: Jacquelyn Landis Red pen in hand? Key in on the fundamentals of top-notch editing. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Business and Marketing Writing Instructor: Lisa Adams Write great marketing copy to improve your company’s image and your chances of getting hired or promoted. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Project Management Applications Instructor: Tony Swaim Experienced project manager teaches you tricks of the project management trade.

Introduction to Networking

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: David Iseminger Learn why networks have become so important, how software and hardware make networking possible, and how networks function.

Fundamentals of Supervision and Management

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Start and Operate Your Own HomeBased Business Instructor: Helene Liatsos Earn what you deserve, be independent, and have tax deductions Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Project Management Fundamentals Instructor: Tony Swaim Gain the skills you’ll need to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Instructor: Patricia Adesso If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory or management position or want to learn how to become a more effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management. You will learn how to make a successful transition from employee to manager and you’ll learn how to manage your time so that you can deal with the constant demands of a managerial job. You will learn the skills required to delegate responsibility and motivate your employees. A large part of a manager’s job involves getting things done through other people, and this course will help you understand how to influence and direct other people’s performance. Finally, you will learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts so you can accomplish your job more effectively. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II Instructor: Patricia Addesso What does a supervisor or a manager need to know? Have you ever felt technically prepared for a supervisor’s role, yet felt defeated by all of the people issues that seem to arise? You are not alone; many people feel the same way. In this six-week online course, you will learn how to be a more effective manager or supervisor. You will master the basics of communication, because effective communication is essential in your quest to be a good manager or supervisor. In addition, we will discuss how you can develop your interpersonal skills, by understanding and dealing with the various people issues that arise at work. We are going to show you how you can understand various personality traits—in yourself and in others—and how they impact the ability to get the job done. These traits include emotional intelligence, the need for power, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and more. You will be able to assess your own personality, as well as the personalities of your co-workers and boss, and you’ll develop a plan of action to improve both your interpersonal skills and your work relationships. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Instructor: Becky & Tony Swaim Discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Learn English! MyCAA

English Language Institute Accredited English as a Second Language Program

Administrative Assistant Applications

• 4-level ESL program

Instructor: Becky & Tony Swaim Discover how time management, accounting, business law, organizational behavior, and management affect administrative assistant responsibilities and activities.

• TOEFL preparation

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Ann Nevers Become prepared to handle basic human resource functions to ensure the best possible results. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Mastery of Business Fundamentals Instructor: Tony Swaim Acquire practical experience in strategic planning, management, and finance. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

• Day and evening classes

Leadership Instructor: Lynne Morton Leadership skills can help you gain the respect and admiration of others, while also allowing you to enjoy success in your career and more control over your destiny. Contrary to popular belief, leadership skills can be learned and developed. Even if you don’t hold a leadership position, this course will teach you how to use the principles of great leaders to achieve success in almost every aspect of your daily life. PMBOK‚ Guide, PMI‚, PMP‚, CAPM‚, and the PMI R.E.P. logo are either marks or registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Instructor: Laurel Schaub Become aware of the conscious and unconscious codes of meaning we send when communicating with others.

Instructor: Becky and Tony Swaim Develop career-enhancing skills in a single course that covers twelve popular one-day seminar topics, including goal setting, time management, and personal organization. You’ll learn how to improve your creative abilities, gain confidence with financial matters, and how to minimize conflict in your life. Develop a fulfilling career plan and improve relationships with co-workers, friends, and family. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Individual Excellence

Instructor: Judy Snyder Learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors, or relatives.

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Interpersonal Communication

Achieving Success with Difficult People

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: Dawn Lianna Lost for words? Don’t be! Learn to build rapport, trust, warmth, and respect through conversation.

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Understanding the Human Resources Function

Keys to Effective Communication

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Introduction to Internet Writing Markets

Total Quality Fundamentals

Instructor: Linda Aksomitis You may have heard that every day, another traditional writing market disappears. Don’t let that discourage you from writing! Instead, discover the thousands of lucrative publishing opportunities that await you on the Internet if you understand Internet marketing. Whether you’re just taking your first steps toward that dream of getting published, or you have a dozen books to your credit, this course will show you how you can start earning income on the Web right away. You’ll learn how to make the Internet work for you from a writer who has spent years exploring its potential. You’ll find out how to sell e-zine articles, write for Webzines and online magazines, create a blog, sell manuscripts to an e-publisher, and self-publish your own work as an e-book or a traditional book using printon-demand (POD) publishing. You’ll also find out about the unlimited opportunities to make income from your writing through advertising revenue. You can achieve that either by adding advertising to your own Web content or by letting a revenue-sharing site take care of the technical details for you. We’ll explore both options. Then you’ll learn how to query and submit your writing electronically, how to understand electronic submission guidelines and online contracts, and all about the future of Web writing. So, get ready to publish whatever you want, whenever you want, and make good money in the process! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Resume Writing Workshop Instructor: Stephanie Donaldson Discover the secret to transform- ing your tired, boring rèsumè into a powerful tool that will get you interviews Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: Todd Bermont Get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy. In this course, a world-renowned author and career advisor will help you identify the job that is best for your needs. You’ll then be given complete step-by-step instructions on how to get that job, regardless of your level of expertise or state of the economy. You will learn how to build rapport with any interviewer, both verbally and non-verbally, while mastering the six phases of a successful job interview.

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This motivational course will increase your confidence, help you feel great about yourself, and provide you with the foundation you need to get the job you want.

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Tony Swaim Learn how to effectively apply the fundamentals of total quality. Understand what quality is and learn about the history of the quality movement. Discover the role of customers in quality and determine the major elements of a quality system. Master key concepts such as the cost of nonquality, variation, and total employee involvement (TEI). Increase your value to your company by learning about various motivational models, leadership, and teamwork. Determine how to effectively apply quality standards by creating and implementing internal and external auditing activities. Learn the ins and outs of ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. In this six-week online course, you will learn how successful organizations apply quality to their everyday activities. You will find out how to use teamwork to make the most of employees’ abilities and potential. I will help you manage the process of change, reduce customer complaints, and increase customer service. You will learn of a number of quality fallacies and how to lessen their impact. PMBOK‚ Guide, PMI‚, PMP‚, CAPM‚, and the PMI R.E.P. logo are either marks or registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. ed2go is a global Registered Education Provider for the Project Management Institute (PMI). Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s) offer programs and courses that are preapproved for professional development units through PMI and have been reviewed by a project management professional (PMP) to ensure that they meet PMI’s expectations for professional development in project management. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Workers’ Compensation Instructor: Neal Bevans Gain essential skills and a solid understanding of one of the fastest-growing areas in law. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION Quality courses in the classroom and online!

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Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications

Learn how effectively managing your time and productivity can affect your business and personal life, and get productivity tips and techniques that you won’t find anywhere else. Oct 5-30

Online $195

Management Boot Camp

Sep 8-Oct 2

New 21st Century Strategies for Productivity and Time Management

Online $175

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Instructor: Tony Swaim Learn how to effectively apply the elements and methods of Six Sigma. Understand how more than 25 tools and methods relate to the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) model. Determine the relationship of basic statistics to Six Sigma and learn about the Six Sigma business case including strategic planning, the voice of the customer (VOC), quality function deployment (QFD), benchmarking, and financial investment methods. Discover how to use brainstorming, Pareto charts, and critical to quality help define processes, problems, and opportunities. Master the use of other key tools such as cause and effect diagrams, checksheets, scatter diagrams, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and force field analysis. In this six-week online course, you will learn how to apply the DMAIC model each step of the way. You’ll learn how to define, plan, implement, and close a Six Sigma project. You’ll also know how to use process capability and how to apply lean thinking. And you’ll understand the basics of advanced Six Sigma tools such as sampling, design of experiments (DOE), analysis of variance (ANOVA), hypothesis testing, control charts, and probability distributions. This course will help you prepare for the internationally-recognized Six Sigma Black Belt and Quality Manager exams offered by the American Society for Quality‚ (ASQ‚). PMBOK‚ Guide, PMI‚, PMP‚, CAPM‚, and the PMI R.E.P. logo are either marks or registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. ed2go is a global Registered Education Provider for the Project Management Institute (PMI). Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s) offer programs and courses that are preapproved for professional development units through PMI and have been reviewed by a project management professional (PMP) to ensure that they meet PMI’s expectations for professional development in project management. This program/course is a good choice for those looking for project management experience and those aspiring to obtain a PMI credential. It’s also an excellent choice for existing PMI credential holders looking for an approved activity for PMI’s continuing certification PDUs. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Purchasing Fundamentals Instructor: Tony Swaim Discover and master the fundamentals of purchasing by understanding your strategic and tactical roles as a purchasing practitioner. Improve your company’s bottom-line profitability by learning and implementing key concepts such as negotiation, supplier sourcing and qualification, outsourcing and makeor-buy analysis. Learn the basics of supplier partnerships, capital budgeting and green buying. In this six-week online course, you will learn how to define internal customer needs, generate purchase requisitions and purchase orders, expedite, trace and receive supplier deliveries, maintain effective purchasing records and create and manage various purchasing budgets. I will help you learn about business law, contracts, leasing, Six Sigma and total quality management (TQM). You will learn how to recruit, select and evaluate purchasing personnel, and learn the importance of business ethics. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Distribution and Logistics Management

Supply Chain Management Fundamentals

Instructor: Tony Swaim Distribution and logistics management is a critical company function. Professionals in this field play a key role in fulfilling customer demands, ordering and managing inventory, controlling inbound and outbound shipments, reducing costs, saving time, and meeting company objectives. This course will not only show you how to create and operate a logistics function, but it will also show you how to achieve success through a combination of strategies and tactics. All elements of distribution and logistics management will be covered, including physical distribution, warehouse selection, material handling, packaging, order fulfillment, customer service, inventory management, receiving, production stores, and returned goods. The course will also address key technology issues such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), bar coding, electronic data interchange (EDI), electronic commerce (e-commerce), and distribution resource planning (DRP).

Instructor: Tony Swaim Supply chain management professionals play a key role in capturing customer demands, creating forecasts, developing schedules, ordering and managing inventory, controlling production orders, and maximizing customer satisfaction. You will learn which actions to take when confronted by almost any situation. You’ll understand how to represent top management’s interests on the shop floor, and you’ll know how to translate such initiatives as strategic planning, sales and operations planning, and new product introduction into achievable, operational plans. You’ll understand all the necessary elements to fulfill the requirements of a formal supply chain cycle beginning with developing longrange production, sales, and capacity plans and ending with planning, implementing, and controlling daily manufacturing schedules. Master the fundamentals of supply chain management, including customer demand forecasting, master production scheduling (MPS), material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and production activity control (PAC).

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Introduction to Business Analysis Instructor: Frank David

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Give yourself an employment advantage by developing analytical skills that are consistently in high demand. This course will teach you powerful quantitative methods that will have you making better, more informed, and more effective business decisions. The days of making critical business decisions by instinct or coin toss are long gone. If you are planning a career in business, you cannot afford to miss this course!. Start 9/16, 10/14 $109 Contact Hours 24 CEU’s 2.4

Managing Customer Service Instructor: Tony Swaim Become indispensable to any organization by understanding how to identify and meet customer needs. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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High Speed Project Management

Secrets of the Caterer

Marketing Your Nonprofit

Instructor: Tom Myers With accelerated schedules driving many technology projects today, the smart project manager must rapidly retool their skill set. This course offers a breakthrough model for dealing with the realities of managing projects at supersonic speeds. Learn to meet and win the challenges of truncated timelines, short-staffed project teams, skimpy budgets and crippling risks.

Instructor: Dawn Simmons Do you love to cook and plan par- ties? Then start your own catering business and make money doing what you love! In this course, you learn how to become an effective and reputable caterer. Learn the business and the tricks of the trade, including many delicious catering recipes!

Instructor: Linda Kissam Further the ideals and goals of your nonprofit by learning to compete more effectively for members, media attention, donors, clients, and volunteers.

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Starting a Nonprofit

Manufacturing Fundamentals Instructor: Tony Swaim Learn the basic skills required to work in the manufacturing field. Discover the role of production design, process planning, and the heart of 13 different manufacturing processes. Understand why facility location and plant layout decisions are so vital and learn how job design helps you accomplish company goals and achieve worker satisfaction. Find out what makes up the physical work environment and learn how to characterize different types of production materials. Master product development concepts such as the voice of the customer (VOC), quality function deployment (QFD), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). Learn how performance measurements and standardization improve manufacturing operations. In this six-week, instructor-facilitated online course, you will learn how successful organizations use costs to communicate manufacturing progress and how to effectively develop short and longterm budgets. Also, you will discover how the application of technology turns an ordinary company into a high-performing organization. You will also find out how ISO 9000 and enterprise resource planning (ERP) make the most of a manufacturer’s potential. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Instructor: Linda Kissam Learn the many aspects of taking a nonprofit start-up from vision to reality. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Wow, What a Great Event! Instructor: Cynthia Grzelak Develop skills, find resources, and gain confidence to plan and produce any size or type of event. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: Linda Kissam Develop the skills and strategies you need to become an integral part of one of America’s fastest growing service sectors.

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Tony Swaim Increase efficiencies and productivity by learning to apply the principles and concepts of manufacturing.

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Instructor: William Flood Find out how you can earn income by sharing your training or knowledge with others

Manufacturing Applications

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Starting a Consulting Practice

Introduction to Nonprofit Management

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Certificate in Data Analysis

Intermediate Data Analysis

In Partnership with UGotClass Instructors: John Rutledge, Mary Dereshiwsky & Jeff Kritzer 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. Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally you will find out how 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.

SAVE MORE! Take all three courses in the Data Analysis Certificate for just $495.

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 that data to see trends and make predictions. This course will give you a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Sep 8-Oct 2

Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. For example, would men and women prefer different product features? In addition, you may look at relationships between variables. Does product recognition relate to subsequent product purchase? This Intermediate Data Analysis course will introduce you to the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. In addition, you’ll learn how to work with ratings, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results. Oct 5-30

Online $195

Advanced Data Analysis After taking this advanced course in Data Analysis, you will be able to perform inquiries that will be useful toyour 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. Nov 2-27

Online $195

A to Z Grant Writing

Writing Effective Grant Proposals

Skills for Making Great Decisions

Instructor: Linda Vallejo Research and develop relationships with potential funding sources, organize grantwriting campaigns, and prepare proposals.

Instructor: Jillian Poole Assemble, write, and submit complete grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and wealthy individuals for any number of your pet projects.

Instructor: Donna Brown Learn how to make excellent everyday decisions from an experienced counselor and life coach. In this six-week online course, you’ll learn about some wonderful abilities we’re born with for figuring things out and making good decisions. You’ll also see why our instincts and intuition sometimes deceive us and how self-knowledge can help us guard against becoming overly confident. You’ll discover the steps necessary to achieve your goals, as well as the power that ordinary, everyday decisions can have over the quality of your life. You’ll learn how to deal effectively with crisis, how to use your emotions as decision-making tools, and how to work with others to make good decisions. You’ll develop some important guidelines for when to take risks, when to trust your luck, and what to do if you make a mistake. The goal of this course is to give you the power to live the best life you can and make the very most of every opportunity.

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Get Grants! Instructor: Bo Morton & Janet Levine Focus on the skills you’ll need to prepare professional, competitive and compelling grant proposals. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Advanced Grant Proposal Writing Instructor: Beverly Browning Gain a full understanding of the criteria funders use to determine whether your grant proposal gets funded or rejected. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Certificate in Self Publishing & eBooks

In Partnership with UGotClass Instructors: Tim Street & Penny Sansevieri This practical certificate is designed to help entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations self-publish as well as gain a complete understanding of this often-complicated marketplace. Learn how to understand your publishing options and how to select the best pathways given your business and personal objectives. Then come discover what makes a great ebook and how you go about creating, formatting and publishing your eBook. Finally acquire the keys to marketing your book or eBook. Most importantly, you will create a marketing plan so you can map out your marketing steps all the steps from start to finish.

Mobile Marketing Certificate CP

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Take all three courses in the Mobile Marketing Certificate for just $595.

Take all three courses in this certificate for $495.

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Advanced Mobile Marketing

Marketing eBooks

Introduction to Mobile Marketing

Nov 2-27

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Business and Industry

Building Teams That Work Instructor: Vivian Harte Master the skills you’ll need to effectively manage projects, make decisions, and solve problems in a team setting. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business Instructor: Instructors Various Discover how to create a niche in your chosen craft, price your work effectively, find the best craft shows, and market your product to a Worldwide Internet customer base. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book Instructor: Lisa Adams Become a professional author or advance your career by learning to write, edit, and publish nonfiction books of all types. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

entice financial institutions to loan you money. To complete the picture, you’ll identify many opportunities for expanding your pet sitting services. Is a dog-walking service right for you? Can you train puppies? Do you want to look after other animals, including horses? By the end of this course, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to become a professional pet sitter. In addition, you’ll see how your pet sitting business can grow to continually challenge and satisfy you. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring Instructor: Glynns Thomas Discover small business marketing strategies that can help you attract attention, woo your target audience, grow your customer base, and expand your profits—all for little or no money. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to Microsoft Project 2010 Instructor: Tony Swaim Discover how to effectively plan, implement, and control projects using Microsoft Project 2010. In these lessons, you’ll learn how to use Microsoft Project to think through and organize your project’s details, plan a schedule, sequence tasks, produce a baseline, assign resources and costs, track your progress, identify and analyze variances, and revise your project plan. Once you’ve constructed a basic schedule, you’ll see how to enlarge it and share it with clients and co-workers. In addition, you’ll learn Microsoft Project’s techniques for fine-tuning different aspects of your project, including splitting tasks for work interruptions and defining material consumption rates. The knowledge you gain from this course will help you avoid going down dead-end alleys and prevent you from overloading your schedule. If you encounter trouble on your project, you’ll be able to apply a number of powerful problem resolution techniques to help get your project back on track. No matter how complex your projects are, Microsoft Project will help you cut them down to size. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to produce project plans that wow your audience and empower you to achieve your business goals. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Start a Pet Sitting Business Instructor: Jeff Grognet If you’re an animal lover, find out how you can start your own pet sitting business to translate your passion into a profitable career! In this course, you’ll master the essentials of running a cat and dog sitting business. You’ll begin with pet care, including nutrition, exercise, first aid, and identification of common diseases. You’ll learn the basics of first aid and find out how to administer pills, liquid medications, and injections to an uncooperative cat or dog. Next, you’ll discover how to handle home visits and impress your potential clients. You’ll also explore sticky situations that can arise, such as lost pets, pets that die unexpectedly, and pets that need immediate veterinary care. In addition, you’ll delve into finances and explore start-up costs, accounting, fee-setting, business plans, and low-cost marketing. You’ll find out how to obtain required insurance, hire employees as your business expands, and

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Introduction to Crystal Reports Instructor: Allen Taylor Learn how to use Crystal Reports to create attractive business documents that are easy to read and understand. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010 Instructor: Chad Wambolt Take your Microsoft Excel 2010 skills to the next level as you master charts, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, and other advanced Excel features. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Instructor: Curt Simmons Learn the secrets of effective public speaking and small group communication. $109 CEU’s 2.4

Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2012 Instructor: Scott Paxton Take control of your payroll with QuickBooks 2012! No matter what size your business is, federal and state payroll requirements can be frustrating and confusing. But the payroll feature in QuickBooks 2012 allows you to create checks, pay liabilities, calculate payroll taxes and withholding, and generate reports with little effort. In this course, you’ll master all the steps for setting up your payroll system. You’ll learn how to access IRS information, create entries for new employees, and enter employee time and job cost data. Packed with stepby-step instructions and practical activities, these lessons will give you the hands-on training you need to feel confident using your new accounting skills. In addition, you’ll get troubleshooting tips and solutions for common problems and mistakes. Whether you’re new to QuickBooks or want to expand your skills, this course will teach you time-saving techniques that will make performing payroll a breeze. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel Instructor: Matt Crabtree Are you interested in making better business decisions to increase your company’s profits, move you up the corporate ladder, and help you reach a better, personal financial position? Then you need to take this course. Using practical explanations and real-life examples, this course will show you how money flows through a typical business. You will learn the basics of how a business operates, including how to develop successful business strategies and how to use financial statements to make better business decisions. Whether you’re an employee, sales executive, supervisor, or manager, this course

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Instructor: Scott Paxton Contractors have many unique bookkeeping needs, so we’ve designed this course from the ground up specifically for the construction industry. In this six-week course, you’ll learn how to use the Premier Contractor Edition of QuickBooks 2012 to run your business more efficiently. Lessons are clearly illustrated and include step-by-step instructions written so you can get hands-on practice with the features you’re sure to use every day. You’ll discover how to create custom and professional-looking contract estimates, track time and materials, and properly set up accounts, customers, and jobs. You’ll also learn the different methods for billing your clients, including the QuickBooks progress invoicing and job-costing features. You’ll find out how to deal with tricky situations, like change orders and retainage requirements. All along the way, you’ll acquire tactics for avoiding many of the big and often costly mistakes contractors make with QuickBooks. Finally, you’ll even gain some techniques to protect your business from fraud, prepare for tax time, and generate useful and dynamic reports.

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Intermediate QuickBooks 2012 Instructor: Scott Paxton Discover how to use the advanced features in QuickBooks to gain more control over how you manage your company’s accounting files, lists, and inventory. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010 Instructor: Chad Wambolt In this practical and information- packed course, you’ll see how to maximize this program’s functions and capabilities. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to QuickBooks 2013 Instructor: Scott Paxton Learn how to quickly and efficiently gain control over the financial aspects of your small business with this powerful accounting software program. In 12 lessons, you’ll master the tools you’ll need to set up a chart of accounts; reconcile your checking account; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; create estimates; and generate reports. With QuickBooks, you get the same ease of use of Quicken coupled with a more traditional approach to accounting to meet the needs of small to midsized businesses. Whether you’re new to QuickBooks or have already used earlier versions of this accounting software program, this course will empower you to take control of financial accounting for your business. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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eMarketing Essentials Certificate In Partnership with UGotClass Instructors: Dan Belhassen & Susan Hurrell Get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing web site traffic, performing search engine optimization and successfully employing online advertising.Instructors are experts and can provide the latest, most advanced information and answers to your toughest questions. VisitColumbusState.edu/CE and look under the“Certificates” tab for more information.

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Discover new ways to improve your email promotions, including when to email, what to email and testing email copy. Find out how to analyze your email response rates, including getting the bench marks for open rates and click through rates. Learn how to improve your email promotion and responses with tracking and testing. Get a basic introduction to email promotions. If you are advanced, your instructor is an email expert and can answer your toughest questions as well.

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Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your organization. See how pay-per-click advertising with Google AdWords works. Find out how to test low budget Adword campaigns. Learn how you can target local audiences. Discover Facebook advertising and how you can determine the demographics and even numbers of people you want to reach. No experience necessary, but if you are at an advanced level, your instructor is an online ad expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. Nov 2-27

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Certificate in Leadership Development (For Gen Y) CP In Partnership with UGotClass Instructors: Constance Yates, William Draves & Tawanda McLaurin This certificate, specifically for Generation Y future leaders, provides practical information on developing leadership potential and making a difference. Discover your professional style and how to become an effective leader. Discuss completing tasks, building subordinate relationships, becoming perceptive to workplace changes, addressing challenging goals and more. Learn and develop the secrets and strategies leaders use to influence others. After completing the three-course certificate you will have a new toolbox of leadership skills and information to move your leadership development into high gear. Visit ColumbusState.edu/CE and look under the “Certificates” tab for more information.

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Leadership Principles This course is the first in a series of three that develops Generation Y leadership skills. Find out what it takes to become an effective leader while discovering your professional management style. Discuss completing tasks, building subordinate relationships, becoming perceptive to workplace changes, addressing challenging goals and more. To conclude the course you will apply your newly gained knowledge to performing a case study analysis of workplace conflicts that require effective leadership skills and techniques. Sept 8-Oct 2

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Developing Your Leadership Skills This is the second of three courses specifically for future and emerging Generation Y leaders who want to acquire and learn leadership skills. Become a leader by knowing what to say and do in a professional environment. In this class you will discover the key concepts and best strategies for developing your management style and persuasion techniques while learning the strategies seasoned leaders use to influence others. Determine the significance of workplace meetings, one-on-one interpersonal communication, and more. Oct 5-30

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Developing Your Professional Career Learn how to advance in your career by identifying the abilities that all great leaders possess. Gain new techniques, such as a polished image and superb communication that will accelerate your professional path. Whether you are leading a department or an organization, you will gain the knowledge you need to be successful and lead others in the workplace. Nov 2-27

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Instructor: Scott Paxton Learning how to use QuickBooks to its full potential goes far beyond learning the basic features of the program. Even many experienced QuickBooks users often struggle when applying certain business situations to QuickBooks. In this course, we’ll go beyond the basic introductory concepts and you’ll learn how to utilize many of the more advanced features and applications. You’ll learn how to manage multiple company files and how to export and import list data from one file to the next. If your business handles inventory, you’ll learn how to enter price levels and track discounts and credits. This course also covers many other common topics that small business owners encounter. You’ll learn how to create customer statements, assess finance charges on overdue balances, and write off these past due balances when it appears that the customer is not going to pay. Lastly, you’ll learn how to enter common transactions that occur between the owner and the business, including when the owner takes money out of the business or invests new capital. You’ll even learn how to make journal entries to deal with those difficult situations when you may pay for a business transaction using personal cash. The course concludes with a discussion of how to track loans and how to use the budgeting feature to better plan and control your business. This course is designed for those QuickBooks users who already feel that they have a good grasp on the basics or have successfully completed the Introduction to QuickBooks course. Whether you are a small business owner, bookkeeper, or accountant needing a QuickBooks refresher, after taking this course, you’ll feel more confident and secure in accounting for your business. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2013 Instructor: Scott Paxton Learn how to use Quickbooks to create paychecks, pay tax liabilities and produce forms and reports. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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QuickBooks 2013 for Contractors Instructor: Scott Paxton Contractors have many unique bookkeeping needs, so we’ve designed this course from the ground up specifically for the construction industry. In this six-week course, you’ll learn how to use the Premier Contractor Edition of QuickBooks 2013 to run your business more efficiently. Lessons are clearly illustrated and include step-by-step instructions to give you hands-on practice with the features you’re sure to use every day. You’ll discover how to create custom, professional-looking contract estimates and perform time tracking, and you’ll learn the different methods you can use to bill your clients, including how to use the QuickBooks progress invoicing and jobcosting features. You’ll find out how to deal with tricky situations, like change orders and retainage requirements, and you’ll learn how to properly set up accounts, items, customers, and jobs. All along the way, you’ll discover how to avoid many of the big and often costly mistakes contractors commonly make with QuickBooks. Finally, you’ll learn how specific transactions impact all your various accounts, and even gain some techniques to protect your business from fraud, prepare for tax time, and generate useful and dynamic reports. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Instructor: Tony Swaim Discover how to effectively plan, implement, and control projects using the world’s most popular project management software, Microsoft Project 2013. From sequencing tasks, producing a baseline, and assigning resources and costs, to tracking progress, analyzing variances, and revising your project plan, Microsoft Project can help you organize all your project’s details quickly and effectively. In this course, you’ll master the basics of Microsoft Project 2013 so you can create a project schedule in no time flat and then share it with clients and co-workers. Using the program’s different views, such as the Calendar and Gantt chart views, you’ll be able to manage your project information and produce effective reports. Armed with this information, you’ll avoid going down deadend alleys and overloading your schedule. And should you encounter trouble, you’ll master a number of tried-and-true problem-resolution techniques to help get your project back on track. You’ll also learn how to fine-tune different aspects of your project, including splitting tasks for work interruptions and defining material consumption rates. After completing the course, you’ll know how to develop, implement, and control a project plan that meets organizational and customer objectives. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Using Social Media in Business Instructor: Brad Semp Learn how to use the five most popular social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+ to grow and promote your business. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Intermediate QuickBooks 2014 Instructor: Scott Paxton Learning how to use QuickBooks to its full potential goes far beyond learning the basic

features of the program. Even many experienced users struggle when applying certain business situations to QuickBooks. In this course, we’ll go beyond the basic introductory concepts, and you’ll master many of the more advanced features and applications. You’ll learn how to manage multiple company files and how to export and import list data from one file to the next. If your business handles inventory, you’ll learn how to enter price levels and track discounts and credits. You’ll even learn how to enter and track mileage for any vehicles that you use in your business. This course also covers many other common topics that small business owners encounter. You’ll learn how to create customer statements and assess finance charges on overdue balances, and write-off these past due balances when it appears that the customer is not going to pay. Lastly, you’ll learn how to enter common transactions that occur between the owner and the business, including when the owner takes money out of the business or invests new capital. You’ll even learn how to make journal entries to deal with those difficult situations when you pay for a business transaction using personal cash. The course concludes with a discussion of how to track loans and how to use the budgeting feature to better plan and control your business. This course is designed for those QuickBooks users who have a good grasp on the basics or have successfully completed the Introduction to QuickBooks course. Whether you are a small business owner, bookkeeper, or accountant needing a QuickBooks refresher, after taking this course, you’ll feel more confident and secure in accounting for your business. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 Instructor: Chad Wambolt Become proficient in using Microsoft Excel 2013 and discover countless shortcuts, tricks, and features for creating and formatting worksheets quickly and efficiently Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2013 Instructor: Chad Wambolt Take your Microsoft Excel 2013 skills to the next level as you master charts, graphs, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, AutoFilter, macros, and other advanced Excel 2013 functions.

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Introduction to QuickBooks 2014 Instructor: Scott Paxton Learn to manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently with this powerful accounting software program. QuickBooks is designed especially for the small to midsized business owner who enjoys Quicken’s ease of use but prefers a more traditional approach to accounting. You’ll gain hands-on experience as you learn how this well-designed accounting program can make it a snap to set up a chart of accounts; reconcile your checking account; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; create estimates; and generate reports. Whether you’re new to QuickBooks or have already used earlier

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Instructor: Linda Aksomitis Is your Web content as effective as it could be? Would you like more visitors - more sales - and better search rankings? In this course, you’ll gain tips for crafting content to make your website or blog into an exciting multimedia place for visitors. You’ll learn how to develop a website writing style that speaks to your readers’ needs and ensures that your content is clear and easy-to-understand. We’ll explore ways your Web copywriting can convey the right feel through your content, how to get conversations going with your visitors, and how to organize your content to produce better search engine rankings and happier readers. You’ll also explore all kinds of multimedia from images to infographics to slideshows to screencasts, as well as ways to encourage interaction with your readers, such as polls, surveys, and quizzes. Finally, we’ll examine ways to make your online copywriting appear as professional and authoritative as possible. By the end of this course, your content will be well on its way to rising to the top of the billions of pages on the Web! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Management for IT Professionals In Partnership with Gatlin Learn leadership skills that will help you succeed as a manager in the IT field. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 390

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$2,295 CEU’s 39

Technical Writing In Partnership with Gatlin This program is designed for anyone who wishes to develop their technical writing abilities to a professional level. You’’ll learn research methods, audience considerations, style, drafting and revision techniques, how to work in a collaborative environment, and more. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 80

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Chemical Plant Operations In Partnership with Gatlin Prepare for an entry-level position in a chemical plant with the Chemical Plant Operations Online Training Program. Starts Anytime $2,595 Contact Hours 400 CEU’s 40

Casino Blackjack Dealer In Partnership with Gatlin The Casino Blackjack Dealer Online Training Program will teach you everything you need to know to work in a casino as a blackjack dealer. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 120

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Non-Profit Management In Partnership with Gatlin Examine the fundamental principles of nonprofit management, explore the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors and the management team, discover the essential aspects of fundraising, and become acquainted with the fundamentals of the budgeting process. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 300

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Casino Poker Dealer In Partnership with Gatlin The Casino Poker Dealer Online Training Program prepares you to work as a dealer for casino table games, including seven card stud, Omaha, and Texas hold-em. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 100

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In Partnership with Gatlin This program will give you the skills you need to gain entry-level employment as a paper mill operator.

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn the skills you need to gain entry-level employment as a power plant operator.

In Partnership with Gatlin As a search engine marketer, you’ll pay for Web advertising that appears when consumers type specific search terms into a search engine. Using a combination of search optimization techniques, copywriting skills, and bid-ding dollars to pay for targeted advertising, you’ll be able to place a product or a business directly in front of the right consumer at the right time. The Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Online Train- ing Program covers all aspects of search engine marketing, including search engine optimization, pay-per-click marketing, and website copywriting.

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In Partnership with Gatlin Pay-per-click marketing refers to a specific type of advertising where you pay a search engine every time a potential customer clicks on your ad. The program covers search-engine marketing, Internet advertising, using Google’’s AdWords program, keyword marketing, building ads, conducting research, and more. $1,495 CEU’s 15

Payroll Practice and Management In Partnership with Gatlin Become knowledgeable in all facets of payroll rules and regulations, and join one of the fastest-growing career fields today. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 80

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Fitness Business Management In Partnership with Gatlin Learn how to manage a personal training program, department, or facility as a strategic business with this innovative program.

Project Management

In Partnership with Gatlin The Project Management Online Training Program will help you improve your project management skills and prepare you for certification as a Project Management Professional. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 100

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In Partnership with Gatlin Develop essential managerial skills, and learn how to effectively manage all aspects of the purchasing process, including procurement, distribution, supply chain management, and more, with the skills you’’ll learn in this online program. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 300

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In Partnership with Gatlin If you’re thinking of starting a business or pursuing an MBA, learn the essentials here! The Management Training Online Program is perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to learn the basics of business and management. $2,295 CEU’s 36

Modern Automotive Service Technician In Partnership with Gatlin This program will teach you about the construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of late-model automobiles and light trucks. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 380

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RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) on the Web

In Partnership with Gatlin RFID on the Web will give you the knowledge to successfully implement and support an RFID system and to pass the CompTIA RFID+ Certification exam. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 60

$1,895 CEU’s 25

Management Training

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Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

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In Partnership with Gatlin Become a pulp mill operator with the skills you learn in this program.

In Partnership with Gatlin This program covers everything from financing to leadership. You’’ll learn the keys to business planning, communication skills, marketing, and management. If you’’ve ever thought about owning your own business, this program can help make that dream come true!

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In Partnership with Gatlin Learn to write grant proposals that get funded in this nationally recognized Grant Writing online training program.

Pulp Mill Operations

Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management

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Grant Writing

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Freight Broker/Agent Training In Partnership with Gatlin Become a part of the exciting trucking, freight logistics, and transportation industries! This program will teach you everything you need to know to start your own freight business or become a freight agent. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 150

$1,895 CEU’s 15

In Partnership with Gatlin Eliminate waste from your business by learning and implementing the principles of lean business. $1,895 CEU’s 6

Event Management and Design In Partnership with Gatlin From planning to pyrotechnics, the Event Management and Design Online Training Program will teach you everything you need to know to create events that are truly special. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 300

$1,995 CEU’s 30

Travel Agent Training In Partnership with Gatlin Learn the basic skills needed to operate a computer reservation system for airlines, travel agencies, cruise lines, hotels, or as a homebased agent, and get started in a career in the travel industry! Starts Anytime Contact Hours 250

$1,795 CEU’s 25

Oil Refinery Operations In Partnership with Gatlin Learn the skills you need to start work as an indemand oil refinery operator. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 400

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In Partnership with Gatlin Improve your project management skills while preparing for certification as a Project Management Professional, and learn how to use Microsoft Project 2007 software as you prepare for the Microsoft Project professional certification exam. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 160

Lean Mastery

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Project Management with Microsoft Project 2007

$1,995 CEU’s 16

HVAC Technician In Partnership with Gatlin The only HVAC Technician training program of its kind on the Web, this program will prepare you for a career as a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration installer or technician. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 320

$3,095 CEU’s 32

CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep 1 CP

Instructor: Alan Simpson The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts that computer security and related computersupport specialties will be among the fastestgrowing occupations through 2018. CompTIA’s Security+ certificate is widely regarded as the entry-level certificate for this fast-growing field. Getting that certificate requires passing CompTIA’s challenging SY0-301 exam. This course covers the key terminology and concepts needed to ace the exam, all in a condensed format for rapid reading. The course provides helpful study tools including crossword puzzles, games and practice questions to aid with learning. All of the content is geared toward helping you pass the SY0-301 exam so you can leave the test center with your Security+ certificate in hand. Please note that if you received your Comp TIA A+ certification before 1/1/2011, you will be a lifetime credential holder not subject to credential renewals. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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CompTIA Network+ Certification Prep CP

Instructor: Scott Jernigan This course will teach you everything you need to know to take and pass the challenging CompTIA Network+ certification exam and become an excellent network technician. You’ll learn about topologies, the OSI SevenLayer model, protocol suites, modern network operating systems, network hardware, cabling standards, remote connectivity, Internet connections, network troubleshooting, and more. This course will prepare you for the 2009 exam objectives (N10-005 and JK0-016). CompTIA Network+ certification also counts as one of the elective exams for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$134 CEU’s 2.4

Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep CP

Instructor: Scott Jernigan Time to roll up those sleeves and dive inside the personal computer!The Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course teaches you about the hardware common to virtually every personal computer, including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, BIOS, CMOS, the expansion bus, and input/output devices. You’ll learn how things work, how to configure everything, and how to troubleshoot in real world environments. This course gives you the |

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Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep

$134 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Scott Jernigan TheIntermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course picks up where the Basic course left off and plunges you head-first into Windows. You learn how to install, organize, maintain, and troubleshoot three different versions of Windows. You’ll examine and compare the features and structures of Windows XP, Vista, and 7. Toward the end of the course you’ll get a deeper understanding of how we use virtualization and virtual machines in modern networks. Plus you’ll learn about printers, from the various technologies in use to installing and troubleshooting. This course takes you through the second of three steps you need to become both a highly-competent PC tech and a CompTIA A+ certified technician, using the 801 and 802 competencies. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Advanced CompTIA A+ Certification Prep

$134 CEU’s 2.4

PMP Certification Prep 1

Instructor: Tony Swaim Learn how to prepare for the Project Management Institute’s prestigious PMP‚ certification exam. Master the first seven chapters of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK‚, Guide), 5th edition—the essential resource for the PMP‚ certification exam. Find out about the 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas, five Process Groups, and 47 project management processes. Raise your project management IQ by discovering tips and techniques related to the questions you’ll encounter on the PMP‚ exam. Use proven learning strategies to help absorb key terminology, concepts, and formulas. This course, the first part of a two-course series, will demystify the PMBOK Guide, including relationships between inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs. The course will also bring clarity to such topics as precedence diagramming, estimating, and scope management. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$129 CEU’s 2.4

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certification exam. Learn all about the 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas, five Process Groups, and 47 project management processes. Raise your project management IQ by discovering tips and techniques related to the questions you’ll encounter on the PMP‚ exam. Use proven learning techniques to help you absorb key terminology, concepts, and formulas. In this, the second part of our two-part certification preparation series, your instructor will continue to demystify the PMBOK‚, Guide, including relationships between inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs. You’ll also gain a strong understanding of such topics as earned value management, risk management, simulation, sensitivity analysis, and make-orbuy analysis. In addition to learning about the PMBOK Guide, you’ll gain insight into PMI‚’s code of professional responsibility and discover powerful techniques you can use to continue preparing for the PMP‚ exam after this course is over. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$129 CEU’s 2.4

Prepare for the GED Test PMP Certification Prep 2

Instructor: Tony Swaim Prepare to pass the Project Management Institute’s PMP‚ certification exam. Master chapters seven through 13 of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, the most essential resource for the PMP‚

Instructor: Barbara Rolston Want to pass the GED? This course will help you develop the skills you’ll need to succeed. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Scott Jernigan TheAdvanced CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course focuses on fun technology. You’ll learn everything you need to know to select, install, and service video, sound, and portable computers. The course teaches networking, both wired and wireless, because every wellrounded tech needs to know it. You’ll learn about security, security, security. Plus you’ll get excellent insight into adding mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones to your computing environment. The Advanced course completes the three-course CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Prep cycle and prepares you for both the 801/802 exams and for real life as a PC tech. Let’s get to it! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$134 CEU’s 2.4

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Certification and Test Preparation

GRE Preparation - Part 1 (Verbal and Analytical) Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch Discover powerful strategies for success in the verbal reasoning and analytical writing sections of the GRE revised General Test. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

GRE Preparation - Part 2 (Quantitative) Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch Learn a variety of useful techniques for tackling the quantitative reasoning sections of the computerized GRE revised General Test. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing CP

Instructor: Instructors Various Enhance your professional marketability by recognizing the impact spiritual values and beliefs have on health and healing. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$209 CEU’s 2.4

GMAT Preparation Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch Discover powerful test-taking techniques and methods for improving your score on the GMAT. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen & CP Caroline Young Earn a certificate proving you have the skills required to meet the health care needs of a rapidly aging population. $199 CEU’s 2.4

Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine CP

Instructor: Instructors Various Enhance your professional marketability by gaining a broad understanding of alternative health care options. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen & CP Caroline Young Earn a certificate proving you understand the needs of individuals living with debilitating, chronic, or terminal illnesses. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Certificate in Gerontology

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Certificate in End of Life Care

$209 CEU’s 2.4

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$129 CEU’s 2.4

you discover how legal concepts are put into practice every day. In addition to clearly worded descriptions of real property concepts, we’ll identify key words and phrases and define them on the spot to help you comprehend them. You’ll also benefit from a wealth of additional materials including extensive real estate forms and practical applications of the lesson material. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

LSAT Preparation - Part 1 Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch Learn about law school entrance procedures, developing analytical reasoning skills, and improving your test-taking skills. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Real Estate Law

LSAT Preparation - Part 2

Instructor: Neal Bevans Explore the legal issues involved in real estate law, from investing to title examinations. You’ll not only master the essentials, but you’ll receive hands-on applications and examples that will show you how to use this knowledge in a day-to-day real estate practice or in personal real estate investing. The instructor’s own enthusiasm for the subject comes through in every lesson. His extensive experience as a real estate title examiner, investor, and real property attorney helps him to present real estate law in down-to-earth terms. By mixing explanation of legal theory with specific and practical examples, the instructor draws a balance between legal philosophy and legal practice. You’ll soon see just how fascinating a topic real property law can be. Each lesson proceeds from an explanation of theory to application, helping you build a strong knowledge base as

Instructor: Benjamin Gialloreto Improve your reading comprehension and logical reasoning skills, and discover proven approaches for selecting correct exam answers.

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management CP

Instructor: Instructors Various This certificate provides an overview of the mechanisms of pain, the multidisciplinary methods of assessment, management, and treatment of pain, which include adults, children, and the elderly with cancer-related and non-cancer-related pain. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24 |

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Certification and Test Preparation

Certificate in Perinatal Issues

Instructor: Instructors Various The Certificate in Perinatal Issues is a multidisciplinary educational experience designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who provide care and support for childbearing women, newborns, and families. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing; new jobs are being developed and new services created. Health professionals who work with this population will need continuing professional education to gain a broad understanding of this specialized area of care and to stay current with emerging trends. Program Benefits Your Certificate in Perinatal Issues will distinguish you as a knowledgeable, skilled, and committed professional in this specialized field of care. The program: enhances professional marketability, builds skills and competencies, and fulfills continuing education requirements for many professionals. Start 9/16, 10/14 $119 Contact Hours 24 CEU’s 2.4

SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 1 Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch Master the reading, writing, English, and science questions on the ACT and new SAT. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24 CEU’s 2.4

$109

SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 2

CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep 2 CP

Instructor: Ron Gilster The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts that computer security and related computersupport specialties will be among the fastestgrowing occupations through 2018. CompTIA’s Security+ certificate is widely regarded as the entry-level certificate for this fast-growing field. Getting that certificate requires passing CompTIA’s challenging SY0-301 exam. This course, the second of two courses, reviews the key terminology and concepts needed to ace the exam, all in a condensed format for rapid reading. The course provides helpful study tools, including crossword puzzles, games, and practice questions to aid your learning. All of the content is geared toward helping you prepare to pass the SY0-301 exam, so you can leave the test center with your Security+ passing score in hand. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$139 CEU’s 2.4

Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist 2007 Training CP

In Partnership with Gatlin Become a successful administrative professional by learning general office management, effective business communication, customer service skills, and more. This program also includes training on Microsoft Office 2007.

Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch Master the math questions on the ACT and new SAT.

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 480

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24 CEU’s 2.4

CompTIA Network+ Certification Training CP

$109

Praxis I Preparation Instructor: Nicole Taylor-Buckner Become familiar with the different types of questions that appear on the Reading and Writing Praxis tests. Also master the many areas of math that are included on the exam. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24 CEU’s 2.4

$109

$2,395 CEU’s 48

In Partnership with Gatlin Prepare for a career as a network technician and qualify to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam as you master basic networking concepts and gain a fundamental knowledge of network design, security, routing, and switching. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 80

$1,495 CEU’s 8

Digital Arts Certificate

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 360

$5,995 CEU’s 36

AutoCAD 2009

In Partnership with Gatlin AutoCAD is now the leading program for computer-aided design (CAD) throughout the world. This online training program takes a step-by-step approach to learning the 2D tools associated with AutoCAD 2009. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 150

$1,995 CEU’s 15

Marketing Design Certificate

In Partnership with Gatlin This program focuses on design for marketing and business - creating logos, advertisements, communications, and more. You’’ll learn Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft PowerPoint while gaining fundamental technical and aesthetic skills. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 360

$5,995 CEU’s 36

Certified Bookkeeper

In Partnership with Gatlin Designed for entry-level students interested in gaining knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 140

$1,995 CEU’s 14

Cisco CCNA Certification Training

In Partnership with Gatlin Become familiar with bookkeeping fundamentals and be introduced to doubleentry bookkeeping. You will also be introduced to the popular bookkeeping software, QuickBooks, used by many small businesses. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 150

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In Partnership with Gatlin The Digital Arts Online Training Program will help you develop technical skills and creative artistry in digital photography, imaging, and illustration. This program covers Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and more.

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Home Inspection Certificate

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn about standards of practice, defects recognition, inspection guidelines, reporting methodologies, and liability management as you prepare to become a home inspector. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 200

Multimedia Arts Certificate

Records Management Certificate

In Partnership with Gatlin The Multimedia Arts Online Training Program gives you the conceptual, technical, and visual design skills required to create multimedia applications and environments. You’’ll explore Adobe Photoshop, Flash, and After Effects, as well as digital video editing. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 360

$5,995 CEU’s 36

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn the skills necessary to become a certified pharmaceutical sales representative. The program covers pharmacology, medical terminology, physiology, and regulations for selling pharmaceuticals. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 90

Chartered Tax Professional

$1,795 CEU’s 9

In Partnership with Gatlin Recent economic changes make it more important than ever for taxpayers to claim all of the credits and deductions due to them and to pay no more than the exact amount of taxes they owe. As a result, qualified tax preparers are in high demand. The Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) designation is the undisputed professional credential for persons who typically advise clients on income tax situations. After completing this comprehensive program, certifi- cants will be prepared to handle almost any individual and small business income tax situation encountered. Textbooks included. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 180

$1,895 CEU’s 18

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In Partnership with Gatlin This comprehensive program will help you establish a successful records management program, including electronic, magnetic, and paper media. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 180

Certified Mediator

Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative CP

$2,295 CEU’s 20

$1,595 CEU’s 18

In Partnership with Gatlin This comprehensive online training program will provide you with the core skills necessary for the practice of mediation. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 120

$1,795 CEU’s 12

Paralegal

In Partnership with Gatlin The Paralegal Online Training Program will prepare you for success in this growing career field. Learn about the American legal system, how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. Your training will prepare you to become a legal secretary or paralegal and to take the certification exam. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 300

Six Sigma Black Belt

$1,995 CEU’s 30

Certified Wedding Planner

In Partnership with Gatlin This comprehensive program covers everything an aspiring wedding planner needs to know to get started in the business. This program will provide all the knowledge you need to work as a professional wedding planner or start your wedding planning business. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 340

Game Art Certificate

$1,395 CEU’s 34

In Partnership with Gatlin The Game Art Online Training Program will help you build technical and artistic skills in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation using Autodesk Maya and Photoshop. Challenging, practical projects will help you develop a high-quality portfolio of game art. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 360

Microsoft Office Specialist 2007

$5,995 CEU’s 36

In Partnership with Gatlin The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Online Training Program (formerly Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, or MCAS) is the only performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to assess and validate computer skills using Microsoft Office 2007 Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, as well as the Windows Vista operating system. This program will teach you to master these programs while preparing you for certification. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 400

CompTIA A+ Certification Training

$1,995 CEU’s 40

In Partnership with Gatlin The Six Sigma Black Belt Online Career Training Program provides you with an indepth look at the Six Sigma Black Belt problemsolving methodology, deployment, and project development approaches.

In Partnership with Gatlin CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for validating the skills of entry-level computer technicians. It opens the door to an exciting career in computer technology, and ed2go’’s online program makes training convenient and interactive.

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 200

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$2,695 CEU’s 20

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Computing and Software

Certified Global Business Professional

Web Design Certificate CP

In Partnership with Gatlin The Certified Global Business Professional Online Training Program prepares you for the credential exam by educating you in four areas: global management, global marketing, supply chain management, and trade finance. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 160

ICD-10 Medical Coding

$2,495 CEU’s 16

In Partnership with Gatlin ICD-10 is an upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding system that, by law, must be imple- mented throughout the healthcare industry by October 1, 2015. Gain comprehensive training in diagnostic and procedural coding, using the ICD-10-CM (diagnostic) and ICD-10-PCS (procedural) coding manuals. This course includes detailed instructions for using the coding manuals, understanding the coding guidelines, and accurately applying the ICD-10 coding steps. Learn about the impact of coding changes on medical coders, healthcare staff, physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology. There are more than 40 quizzes and exams for diagnoses and procedures by body system to test your knowledge and understanding. All materials included. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 200

Six Sigma Green Belt

$1,795 CEU’s 20

In Partnership with Gatlin The Six Sigma Green Belt Online Training Program encompasses all aspects of running a Six Sigma Green Belt business, including management, service delivery, design, production, and customer satisfaction. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 100

$1,895 CEU’s 10

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn to use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash to create stunning Web sites. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 360

$5,995 CEU’s 36

Certified Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialist

In Partnership with Gatlin This online Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate (ADR) program is offered in partnership with IADR GLOBAL. Dispute Resolution is a rapidly growing field of study and a process commonly used in federal and local government agencies, corporations, nonprofit and for profit agencies as well as in private ADR practices. This online training program will give you the educational background you need to break into this fast-growing field. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 240

$2,995 CEU’s 24

Building Analyst Quick Start

In Partnership with Gatlin This program will teach you about the principles of green buildings - from insulation to indoor air quality - as well as how to perform comprehensive building assessments. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 60

AutoCAD 3D

$1,395 CEU’s 6

In Partnership with Gatlin Become proficient in 3D methods and concepts, explore AutoCAD’’s advanced 3D modeling workspace, and prepare for a portion of the Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Certified Associate exam. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 80

$1,695 CEU’s 8

AutoCAD 2011

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 150

$2,595 CEU’s 15

AutoCAD 3D, Software Included

In Partnership with Gatlin Become proficient in 3D methods and concepts, explore AutoCAD’’s advanced 3D modeling workspace, receive a student AutoCAD 2011 software license and 2011 AutoCAD Course Notes, and prepare for a portion of the Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Certified Associate exam. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 80

$1,995 CEU’s 8

AutoCAD 2011 With AutoCAD 3D

In Partnership with Gatlin Master the 2D commands and 3D modeling tools in AutoCAD 2011, and prepare for the Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Certified Associate exam. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 230

$3,295 CEU’s 23

Certified Residential Interior Designer

In Partnership with Gatlin Prepare for a career as a residential interior designer by learning the basics of good design, getting familiar with design styles and movements, exploring the materials that interior designers use, and putting your knowledge to work as you create your own design concept. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 120

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In Partnership with Gatlin Master the fundamentals of AutoCAD 2011 and learn the skills you need to prepare for the Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Certified Associate exam.

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Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office 2010 Master CP

Computer Skills for the Workplace

In Partnership with Gatlin Get the training to become an administrative professional, and prepare to become a certified Microsoft Office 2010 Master at the same time. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 380

$1,995 CEU’s 38

Microsoft Office 2010 Master Certification Training

$1,695 CEU’s 30

Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist 2010

$2,395 CEU’s 46

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$1,695 CEU’s 12

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Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Oracle Instructor: Cindy Delia Learn how to use the Oracle database management system to plan, organize, and manage your data. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn how to develop basic Android Applications using the Android ADT framework. This course will take you through the basics of Android Framework to working with complex applications. You will learn to install and use Android, Apache, and Java, Eclipse, and debugging code. You’ll also explore programming concepts, android resources and the user interface, how to debug programs and applications, activities and intents, garments, the action bar and dialogs and services and content providers.

Instructor: Allen Taylor An experienced professional guides you through a structured approach to database design and development.

Instructor: Cecelia Allison Gain a working knowledge of the most widely used database programming language.

Android Application Developer

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 120

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to SQL

In Partnership with Gatlin Get the training to become an administrative professional, and prepare to become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 (MOS) at the same time. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 460

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Introduction to Database Development

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn basic to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 2010 while you prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 300

Instructor: David Paquin Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you’ll need to succeed in today’s job market.

$109 CEU’s 2.4

the basics, the course launches into some of the more advanced and nasty problems that sometimes crop up in the PC, teaching you how to diagnose and fix those problems. Finally, this course will show you how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 Instructor: Craig Power Learn how to create and modify documents in Word 2007. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: Cindy Delia Gain hands-on experience with Oracle’s PL/ SQL programming language. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to PC Troubleshooting

Instructor: Craig Power Discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Creating Web Pages Instructor: Craig Power Learn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post your very own website. You’ll also discover low-cost marketing techniques and search engine strategies. $109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to CSS3 and HTML5 Instructor: Alan Simpson Create cascading style sheets, apply syntax, style text, and control layout. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: Scott Jernigan This course takes you step by step through the typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians, and teaches you troubleshooting techniques to decipher any problem and gives you the skills you need to solve them. Once you’ve mastered

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Intermediate Oracle

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Computing and Software

Designing Effective Websites

Intermediate Networking

Instructor: Patricia Franks Learn powerful graphic design techniques and build powerful websites that are both attractive and effective.

Instructor: David Iseminger Gain a full understanding of almost every aspect of networking technology, including virtual private networks, security, and Internet connectivity.

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Achieving Top Search Engine Positions

Introduction to Java Programming

Instructor: Robert Viers Learn proven, step-by-step strategies to achieve the highest possible position with the major search engines. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to ASP.NET Instructor: Jeffrey Kent Create powerful, interactive, community-based websites with ASP.NET. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to PHP and MySQL Instructor: Richard Blum Learn how to create dynamic, interactive websites using PHP and a MySQL database server Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Keyboarding Instructor: Kathy Van Pelt Learn how to touch-type or improve your existing typing skills using Keyboarding Pro 5. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to PC Security Instructor: Debbie Mahler What you don’t know about PC security really can hurt you! Learn why you’re at risk and what you can do to protect your precious personal and business data from the outside world. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Advanced PC Security Instructor: Debbie Mahler When is hacking legal? When you use it to secure your own network. This new method of hacking, called ethical hacking or white-hat hacking, uses common and readily available hacking tools and techniques to audit your network so you can locate and close security holes. This course will teach you how to better protect your system against those who wish to gain unauthorized access. You’ll gain an understanding of the complex method of electronic breaking and entering. You’ll learn the terms and programming behind the interaction between hardware and software when communicating through a network. You’ll follow packets of data from one point to another through an entire network, and find out where the flaws exist for data loss and security breaches. You’ll discover the role of the seven layers of the OSI model, and the dependencies of hardware and software interaction through packet transmission. And you’ll find out how private data can quickly become public knowledge. Hackers are costing businesses around the globe several billions of dollars every year. Don’t become part of that sad statistic. Sooner or later, you know that somebody is going to try and break into your network. Why not learn how hackers think so you can harden your defenses against them? Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Wireless Networking Instructor: David Iseminger An industry expert shows you how wireless networking works, as well as how to plan, deploy, and connect to wireless networks. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Merrill Hall Start with the basics of program design and go on to write your own programs and integrate input and output, calculations, decision making, and loops. Build your knowledge and confidence with easy-to-understand examples and plenty of skill-building exercises. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to C++ Programming Instructor: Jeffrey Kent Examine object-oriented programming techniques, class libraries, exceptions, and templates to write programs. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to C# Programming Instructor: Mike Orsega Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with C#, the programming language that incorporates the best features of Visual Basic, C++, and Java. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Intermediate C# Programming Instructor: Mike Orsega Build upon your current knowledge of programming logic by writing Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications in the C# programming language. Prerequisite: C+ Programming Introduction (or equivalent experience) Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to Python 2.5 Programming

Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay Instructor: Kara Gordon & Shirley Muse Online auctions match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item. If you’ve ever dreamed of working from home or just earning extra income by buying and selling goods online, our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way. You’ll learn how to create titles that get noticed, how to craft advertising copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You’ll also learn how to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free. If you’re a buyer, you’ll learn how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price, how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against other bidders. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Craig Power Store and manage information you’ve collected about your business, home, or community in this powerful database application.

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Chad Wambolt Discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2007 Instructor: Alan Simpson Expand your Microsoft Access 2007 skills to build better, more user-friendly Access databases. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007 Create indexes, lists of figures, and tables of contents; do desktop publishing, perform a mail merge, and use time saving macros. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Intermediate PHP and MySQL

Intermediate Visual Basic

Instructor: Richard Blum Advance your PHP and MySQL techniques to enhance your interactive websites.

Instructor: Jeffery Kent Gain in-demand VB skills writing sophisticated Windows programs that access and modify business databases.

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Alan Simpson Master specific techniques for creating flexible, tableless page layouts that adapt to all Web browsers, screen resolutions, and user needs. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners Instructor: Robin Sellers Create, manage, and promote your own blog and audio and video podcast. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Intermediate Java Programming

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Intermediate CSS3 and HTML5

Instructor: Patricia Franks Discover proven methods that will help you establish an Internet presence and build an online brand identity. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: Mike Orsega The Python programming language was developed with the idea that programmers should have a way to develop code that’s easy to create and understand. While Python contains the same basic structures of other languages, it also offers unique functionality that makes the programmer’s life easier. This course will show you how to create basic programming structures like decisions and loops. After that, we’ll move on to object-oriented techniques with classes and exceptions. You’ll also learn how to use some unique Python data structures like tuples and dictionaries. You’ll even learn how to create graphical elements from simple squares and circles to graphical user interface objects like buttons and labels. By the end of the course, you’ll have the foundational knowledge you need to create a variety of Python files, whether they be short scripts, full programs, or graphical user interfaces.

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Marketing Your Business on the Internet

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007

Instructor: Merrill Hall Deepen your understanding of the Java programming language, and start writing programs that are more sophisticated and professional.

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Chad Wambolt Discover the advanced features and functions of Microsoft Excel 2007 and find out everything this powerful program can do for you.

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Introduction to Ajax Programming Instructor: Richard Blum Discover how to use the technologies that comprise Ajax (HTML, JavaScript, XML, PHP, and more) to create Web applications with desktop-like performance. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

Instructor: Craig Power Learn how to create and modify documents using Microsoft Word 2010, the world’s most popular word processing program.

Instructor: Kathy Van Pelt Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 to create exciting slide presentations that include SmartArt, multimedia, animation, sound, charts, clip art, and hyperlinks.

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Intermediate SQL

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010

Instructor: Cecelia Allison Expand your knowledge of Struc- tured Query Language (SQL), the industry standard database programming language.

Instructor: Wallace Wang Learn how to create an index, build a list of figures, design a table of contents, do desktop publishing, perform a mail merge, and use timesaving shortcuts.

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Programming Instructor: Richard Blum Take your first steps toward a career as a computer programmer as you explore basic programming concepts and get practice in writing applications containing GUIs, sound, and graphics. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 Instructor: Chad Wambolt Become proficient in using Microsoft Excel 2010 and discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Photoshop CS5 Instructor: Sherry London Make the world’s most powerful imaging software work for you. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Introduction to Windows 7 Instructor: Alan Simpson If you’re new to computers, or just new to Microsoft Windows 7, this course will get you up to speed fast. In just six weeks, you’ll make the transition from helpless beginner to happy PC user. We’ll start with the absolute basics: the computer terms and skills everyone else assumes you already know. (And soon, you will know them!) Then you’ll explore some fun Windows 7 features that let you personalize your screen so it suits your style and your specific needs. You’ll also learn about some handy gadgets you can put on your computer desktop for work or play. Next, you’ll find out how to type and edit text so you can easily create emails or documents. You’ll also learn how to save and organize your work so it’s always a snap to find your files. In addition, you’ll discover how to save and organize photos, fix the annoying red eye caused by flash cameras, and use basic photo editing techniques like cropping. After that, you’ll pick up some tips that will help you search the Web like an expert using the Internet Explorer web browser that comes with Windows 7. You’ll also learn how to use flash drives, CDs, and DVDs, and how to protect your system against viruses and other threats. By the time you’re done, you’ll know the Windows 7 operating system from top to bottom - and you’ll be using it like a pro! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2010 Instructor: Bill Mann Take control over your meetings, emails, and to-do lists by mastering the essentials of Microsoft Outlook 2010. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Advanced Web Pages Instructor: David Karlins Take your Web development skills to the next level as you learn how to create advanced websites using CSS3, HTML5, media queries for mobile devices, interactive forms, and embedded video. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Introduction to CorelDRAW X5 Instructor: John Sadlouskos Let CorelDRAW X5 unleash your creative genius! Whether you’re a crafter, student, or professional graphic artist, this software is the perfect choice for your graphic design needs. CorelDRAW is easy to learn, and you’ll be amazed at the professional results you can achieve right from the start. Even if you can’t draw a straight line, this vector-based software program will help you draw with confidence as you create professional newsletters, greeting cards, web graphics, and logos. In addition, you’ll learn how to turn plain photographs into brilliant works of art. You’ll also delve into graphic design as you learn about line and shape tools, color fills, layers, text tools, page layout, templates, and import and export functions. And you’ll discover how to apply special effects including shadows, transparences, 3D effects, distortions, and PowerClips so you can change an ordinary drawing or illustration into a masterpiece. While the course focuses on CorelDRAW X5, if you’re using CorelDRAW X6 you’ll get all the support you need in each lesson’s discussion area. Whether you’re designing for business or pleasure, this course will give you all the skills you need to create images of the highest quality. So get ready to release the pent-up Picasso inside you! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Python 3 Programming Instructor: Mike Orsega Learn how to create basic programming structures as well as object-oriented programming with classes and exceptions. Explore unique Python data structures and learn how to create Python programs with graphic elements. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Intermediate Photoshop CS5 Instructor: Sherry London Explore new and more advanced techniques for creating images, editing photos, and combining existing images in amazing ways. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Introduction to Microsoft Access 2010

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2010

Instructor: Laurie Fuller Learn to build, edit, and maintain a database in Access 2010, using tables, reports, forms, and queries to give you fast access to all your important information.

Instructor: Ken Cook Learn how to build more intuitive and powerful Microsoft Access 2010 databases.

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

What’s New in Microsoft Office 2010

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2010

Instructor: Barbara Clemens Get up to speed on the latest version of Microsoft Office 2010! In these lessons, you’ll explore all the new features of Office as you work with Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and Access databases. As you master each program, you’ll explore both the new 2010 features and those added in 2007. If you’re still using Office 2003 or 2007, you’ll learn how to transition smoothly to this newer version - and if you’re already using Office 2010, you’ll discover ways to work more quickly, efficiently, and confidently. Before you know it, you’ll be using each MS Office 2010 program with ease, accomplishing your work faster, and creating documents that look better than ever!

Instructor: Curt Simmons In this course, you’ll learn to use Microsoft Publisher 2010 to create impressive publications. It’s perfect for beginners who want to learn how to produce professional-quality newsletters, fliers, letterheads, and brochures. You’ll start by learning how to navigate the Publisher workspace using the ribbon, and how to access both local and online Publisher templates. Next, you’ll find out how to create and manage text, pictures, graphics, and other elements, such as tables and shapes, and see how you can use these different components to create a variety of documents. You’ll see how to create documents from scratch, but you’ll also learn how to modify existing templates so you can create customized documents more easily. Finally, you’ll learn all about printing your publications and how to share Publisher documents electronically.

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking

Mac, iPhone, and iPad Programming

Instructor: Beverly Richards Schulz Learn to use digital editing techniques to show off your photos and memorabilia in Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking! Using Photoshop Elements 11 or 12, this course will teach you how to make the most of your scrapbooking talents and artistic ideas when you combine traditional and digital scrapbooking. Starting with simple projects, you’ll quickly learn how to build pages, use artistic journaling, and produce sophisticated illusions. Photoshop Elements 11 lets you build your own clip art, create frames, and develop multi-layer pages with an endless array of layouts and designs. Join us and take your scrapbooking to a new level!

Instructor: Wallace Wang Learn to create Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps and programs using Objective-C and the Xcode compiler.

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Intermediate Photoshop CS6

Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5

Introduction to Visual Basic

Instructor: Sherry London Photoshop is one of the most amazing software programs ever developed. It’s a fun and creative way to alter photos and prepare them for print or the Web. In this course, you can take your Photoshop skills to the next level by exploring more advanced features in Photoshop that let you easily re-edit projects long after they were originally created (and long after the Photoshop undo command has expired). These techniques, called non-destructive editing, let you work faster and reuse parts of images over and over again. If you like scrapbooking or want to make page layouts that you can fill with different graphics, you’ll learn how to create reusable templates. You’ll learn how to save every single pixel in your original image so you never have to say, I’m sorry I tossed that information. You’ll see how to use Smart Objects, so that even if you crop or resize an image, you’ll be able to get it back to its original size months afterwards.

Instructor: Chris Minnick Learn how to imagine, design, build, and optimize mobile apps that run on iPhone and iPad, as well as on Android, Blackberry, and Windows Phones. Use the latest HTML5 standards to create fast cross-platform mobile apps.

Instructor: Jeffrey Kent Discover how to write Windows applications using the Visual Basic programming language and the Visual Basic 2008 development environment.

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Photoshop CS6 Instructor: Sherry London Photoshop is the world’s best-known photoediting program. Artists, photographers, designers, and hobbyists all rely on Adobe Photoshop for image creation and editing. Discover the fastest and most effective ways to use Photoshop from an expert and former columnist for Photoshop User magazine. You’ll learn how to use Photoshop with detailed, stepby-step instructions that you’ll have no trouble following - even if you’ve never used a computer graphics program before! And you’ll have a lot of fun doing it. Photoshop CS6 has a host of impressive new features for photographers, and you’ll encounter a number of them. We’ll begin with an introduction to the Photoshop environment. Next, you’ll learn techniques for creating simple digital paintings (including some brushes that let you create the look of an oil painting from a photo). Then you’ll be editing your own photographs to get rid of dust and scratches, fix the color, and correct image exposure. By the time you finish this fun, handson, project-oriented course, you’ll be well on your way to expressing yourself with the most exciting graphics program ever developed. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Photoshop CS6 for the Digital Photographer Instructor: Beverly Richards Schulz Adobe’s Photoshop CS6 is a powerful software solution providing support and specialized editing tools for digital photographers and graphic artists. In this course, you’ll master techniques to make the most of your digital images and add a professional polish to your work. Designed for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished photo editor. In Photoshop CS6, Adobe has combined the power of their award-winning technology with sophisticated tools that produce dynamic results. This course offers simple, step-by-step instructions for correcting flaws, enhancing the final product, adding text, and preparing images for email and the Web. Along the way, you’ll learn how to use the tools that make this software so popular and unique in the world of digital image editing. As the high-end program in Adobe’s collection of photo-editing software, Photoshop CS6 gives users all the tools they need to create outstanding digital images. Because this course is specifically targeted at photographers, you’ll come away with a collection of useful techniques and quickly start seeing amazing results in your images. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Creating jQuery Mobile Websites With Dreamweaver Instructor: David Karlins The heart of the course is generat- ing mobilefriendly sites using jQuery Mobile pages in Dream- weaver. We’ll survey the design challenges in creating sites that are inviting and attractive to mobile device users, including color scheming and page design. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Dreamweaver CS6 Instructor: Robert Fuller Harness the power of one of the most popular tools in web design. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Photoshop Elements 11 for the Digital Photographer Instructor: Beverly Richards Schulz Bring out the best in your photos! In this course, you’ll learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 to do everything from quick fixes to detailed enhancements that will greatly improve the look of your images. Even if you’ve got no image-editing experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished user. It’s also a great solution if you’re upgrading from an earlier version of Photoshop Elements. As you explore this program’s many easy-touse features, you’ll gain control of Photoshop Elements’ award-winning technology. Elements is so well designed that even from the start, you’ll be able to get results that you never imagined possible. You’ll master techniques for editing images, fixing flaws, enhancing the final product, creating simple art projects, preparing images for email and the Web, and organizing your images. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this course makes it easy to learn how to edit your images like a pro.

quickly master the program’s user interface and be able to create pages from your first lesson. In addition, you’ll learn how to easily transfer documents between Word 2011 for Mac and any version of Microsoft Word running on Windows so you can share documents with friend and coworkers effortlessly. If you’re not familiar with any version of Word for Windows, don’t worry. This course will guide you through the basics of using Word 2011 for Mac, starting with creating a document, typing and editing text, and formatting your text with different colors, fonts, and font sizes so you can truly express yourself. You’ll even learn how to design individual pages and add pictures to your documents. You’ll also learn how to save your documents and how to print all the pages in a document, or just the one or two pages you really need. You’ll even learn how to customize Word so it works and looks the way you like. Finally, if you need to type foreign languages that require accent marks, you’ll learn how to do that too! By the end of this course, you’ll be comfortable using Word 2011 to create everything from simple letters to reports.

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2011 for Mac

Introduction to Adobe Edge Animate

Instructor: Wallace Wang The world’s most popular word processor for creating documents and formatting text is Microsoft Word. Now you can learn to use Word 2011, the version specifically designed to work with Apple’s popular Macintosh computers. Whether you’re new to Word or you’re familiar with Word for Windows, you’ll

Instructor: Rob Huddleston Create engaging content and graphics quickly and easily. Explore the basics, including an introduction to the interface, fundamentals of animation, and how to create graphics and add interactivity. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to Flash CS6 Instructor: William Harrel Discover how to create anima- tions, build online applications, manage photos, integrate video, and upload your very own Flash presentation to a website. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Photoshop Elements 11 for the Digital Photographer II Instructor: Beverly Richards Schulz Bring out the best in your digital images! If you have a basic working knowledge of Adobe’s Photoshop Elements 11, these lessons will help you take your skills to the next level. Gain ability and confidence as you master the advanced features of this award-winning software, specifically designed for photo enthusiasts. Packed with hands-on activities and step-by-step instructions, this course will make you an accomplished user in just a few weeks. Adobe combines the power of their award-winning technology with the ease of use and quick results you want. You’ll be amazed at how effectively you can use artistic filters, layering techniques, and advanced editing tools. Before long you’ll be creating collages, turning images into text, merging images, and restoring old photos like a pro. Photoshop Elements 11 gives you room to grow while allowing you to create exciting effects right from the beginning. Because it offers you more features and tools than you’ll find in simpler programs, it broadens the options available to you as an amateur photographer. With the techniques you’ll learn here, you’ll be able to edit and enhance your photos with ease, and you’ll have the power to transform any shot from okay to wow! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Lightroom 4 Instructor: Beverly Richards Schulz Learn how to prepare, edit, and organize photos quickly and effectively. You’ll also learn to organize, tag, and make collections with Lightroom’s powerful organization tools and create customized slideshows and presentations. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to Illustrator CS6 Instructor: Sherry London Create logos, advertisements, and other illustrations in Illustrator. Learn how to draw and manipu- late simple shapes and how to combine text and graphics. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Google Analytics

Introduction to JavaScript

Instructor: Laurie Fuller Nearly every business and non-profit organization has a website, and probably a Facebook page and a YouTube channel. Individuals have them too, to promote ideas, to share a vision, or to educate the public. No matter what brings you to the Web, your hope is that a lot of people see your website, your wall, your tweets, and your videos. Why else go to the trouble of sharing them? In this course, you’ll learn to use Google Analytics to make the most of your online traffic. You’ll see how you can track not just the traffic to all of your online content, but also determine which content is the most appealing, where your visitors came from, what devices they used, how long they stayed, which links they clicked, and where they went when they left. The course guides you step by step, report by report, through the major parts of the Google Analytics interface. From setting up your Google Analytics account and getting the all-important code you’ll need to add to your website’s pages to begin tracking your visitors, you’ll learn everything you need to know to get everything you can from the data that Google Analytics provides. You’ll even find out about Google AdWords and other tools to enhance your traffic as well as your Google Analytics reporting.

Instructor: Alan Simpson Build on your knowledge of HTML and CSS by learning to add interactivity to your Web pages with JavaScript code and jQuery.

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Intermediate Dreamweaver CS6 Instructor: Robert Fuller Take your skills to the next level and explore CSS layouts and incorporate more multimedia elements in your Web pages. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Introduction to Final Cut Pro X Instructor: Lewis Weinberg Make the leap from home video enthusiast to professional video editor using Apple’s revolutionary Final Cut Pro X editing software! Whether you’re an absolute beginner, an iMovie user, or an editor needing to upgrade from a previous version of Final Cut Pro, this course will prepare you to work on any type of editing project quickly and intuitively. We’ll cover the FCPX interface and its basic editing toolset including its advanced handling of metadata, the Magnetic Timeline, the Ripple and Insert edit tools, filters, titles, transitions, and audio tools. We’ll also explore many of its advanced features such as Auditions, Compound clips, color correction, masks, and Roles. You’ll discover every feature of the FCPX software via hands-on tutorials in which you’ll edit footage to produce finished works that you can show to potential employers, family, and friends. Each lesson focuses on general editing techniques and strategies for many different kinds of projects involving dialogue, music video, documentary interviews, action sequences, and promotional video. Along the way, you’ll develop essential skills that will make editing your videos fast, expert, and fun. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to edit professional video presentations for use on the Web, in education, for business, or for a career in the motion picture industry! Course Revised March 2014 Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013 Instructor: Curt Simmons In this course, you’ll learn to use Microsoft Publisher 2013 to create impressive publications. It’s perfect for beginners who want to learn how to produce professional-quality newsletters, fliers, letterheads, and brochures. You’ll start by learning how to navigate the Publisher workspace using the ribbon, and how to access both local and online Publisher templates. Next, you’ll find out how to create and manage text, pictures, graphics, and other elements, such as tables and shapes, and see how you can use these different components to create a variety of documents. As the course progresses, you’ll learn about different kinds of publications Publisher can help you produce. You’ll see how to create documents from scratch, but you’ll also learn how to modify existing templates so you can create customized documents more easily. Finally, you’ll learn all about printing your publications and how to share Publisher documents electronically. Once you learn how to manage Publisher tools and features and how to design effective publications, you’ll be able to create anything you might need. Introduction to Publisher 2013 is a course that will help you do just that! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to InDesign CS6 Instructor: Donna Baker Get hands-on desktop publishing training and come away knowing how to use this popular page layout software. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Advanced CSS3 and HTML5 Instructor: David Karlins You’ve heard the buzz about CSS3 and HTML5? These latest versions of HTML and CSS have redefined how Web pages are created. So if you’re going to design Web pages, you need to know how to work with CSS3 and HTML5. This course will teach you how to take advantage of HTML5 semantic tags that make page design far more intuitive, faster, and easier compared to older versions of HTML. And you’ll learn to use HTML5 to create basic mobile pages and apps. In this class, you’ll learn to use HTML5 to provide video that works in any environment. HTML5 makes it possible to build inviting forms that test user data without back-end coding. It also allows designers to include friendly tools like calendars, calculators, and color palettes to encourage accurate user input. You’ll leave this course with the skills to create all those elements. And you’ll learn to wield new CSS3 features essential for fast-loading, exciting, interactive websites, especially mobile sites. You’ll create complex gradient blend backgrounds for pages and page elements, without using image files. And you’ll learn to use jQuery Mobile to create app-like mobile Web pages and themes - complex sets of styles for mobile sites. In short, you’ll leave this course with valuable skills essential to creating modern websites. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$100 CEU’s 2.4

and fine-tune the overall color and lighting of your images. You can use Lightroom 5 as a companion to Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or other digital photo editors, and you can export or print your work in exactly the size or format you need. So put some polish on your photos, save time, impress clients, and stay organized as you unlock the mysteries of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Intermediate Flash CS6

Microsoft Word 2007 In Partnership with Gatlin Learn how to create, format, and secure professional and creative documents using Microsoft Word 2007 while preparing for certification. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 80

$595 CEU’s 8

Help Desk Analyst: Tier 1 Support Specialist

Instructor: William Harrel Master the use of more advanced Flash techniques including Movie Clip symbols, ActionScript, animation, application programming, and interactivity techniques.

In Partnership with Gatlin Train for a challenging, rewarding career in technical support. This program will teach you to focus on the business needs of the customer, establish credibility, and provide excellent customer service and support!

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Microsoft Office Specialist 2003 (MOS) In Partnership with Gatlin Prepare for certification in Microsoft Office 2003 Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Gain the skills to use these programs like a pro. Starts Anytime $1,595 Contact Hours 300

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Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist 2003 Training In Partnership with Gatlin Learn the skills you need for a successful career as an administrative professional. Office management, communication skills, event planning and more are covered in this program, along with training on the Microsoft Office 2003 suite of programs.

Introduction to Lightroom 5

Microsoft Excel 2007

Instructor: Beverly Richards Schulz Do you have a lot of images to manage? Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 is a fantastic tool for any digital photographer who needs to edit and sort images quickly. Whether you’re a busy parent shooting lots of pictures or a professional photographer with many clients, Lightroom 5 will help you get the results you want in a lot less time. In this course, you’ll see how Lightroom 5 can help you prepare, edit, and organize your photos quickly and effectively. Using Lightroom 5’s non-destructive editing, you’ll be able to control how you edit your images and make additional alterations later. You’ll learn to apply changes to multiple images while developing an efficient image processing workflow. You’ll also see how to organize, tag, and make collections with Lightroom’s powerful organization tools; create customized slideshows and presentations;

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 380

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn basic through advanced skills using Microsoft Excel 2007 while preparing for certification.

Search Engine Optimization

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Microsoft Outlook 2007 In Partnership with Gatlin Master Microsoft Outlook, including formatting e-mail, scheduling appointments, creating contacts and more. You’’ll prepare for certification as you learn the ins and outs of Outlook. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 40

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In Partnership with Gatlin The Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Online Training Program will teach you how to increase a website’s traffic by improving its rankings with search engines. Whether you want to start a career in Internet marketing, add a new skill to your Web business, or learn the secrets to search engine success for your own site, this program will help you reach your goals. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 150

$595 CEU’s 4

$1,995 CEU’s 38

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Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office 2007 Master In Partnership with Gatlin Start your career as an administrative professional with this online training program. You’’ll learn administrative skills, travel and event planning techniques, effective communication skills, and more. You’’ll also learn to master Microsoft Office 2007. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 340

Video Game Design and Development

Forensic Computer Examiner

In Partnership with Gatlin Using a comprehensive and analytical approach to game engine architectures, this program offers you the opportunity to learn how to effectively implement game ideas. The curriculum is divided into eight modules covering five major areas of study: programming languages, mathematics skills, 3D graphics pipeline programming, real-time game engine architectures, and artificial intelligence algorithms. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 500

$1,995 CEU’s 50

Webmaster In Partnership with Gatlin The Webmaster course prepares students with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in the Web development. Web applications are a vital part of communication on the Internet, and Web developers are in high demand in large and small companies and organizations. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 150

$1,995 CEU’s 15

Microsoft Access 2007 In Partnership with Gatlin Master Microsoft Access 2007 software with this convenient online training program. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 120

$595 CEU’s 12

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In Partnership with Gatlin The Forensic Computer Examiner Online Training Program will train you to thoroughly examine digital media and to clearly document, control, prepare, and present examination results. This program will prepare you for the Certified Computer Examiner test. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 80

$3,095 CEU’s 8

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 software. This online training program will teach you to create dynamic slideshows and presentations while you prepare for certification. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 60

$595 CEU’s 6

Microsoft Office 2007 Master

In Partnership with Gatlin The Microsoft Office 2007 Master Online Training Program is the only comprehensive, performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to validate business computer skills using Microsoft Office 2007: Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook. This online program will prepare you for certification while teaching you basic through advanced skills with Microsoft Office 2007 programs. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 260

Project Management with Microsoft Project 2007, Standard Edition Software Included In Partnership with Gatlin Improve your project management skills while preparing for certification as a Project Management Professional, and learn how to use Microsoft Project 2007 software as you prepare for the Microsoft Project professional certification exam. Tuition includes the required Microsoft Project 2007, Standard edition software. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 100

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

$1,695 CEU’s 26

$2,495 CEU’s 10

Microsoft Project 2007

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn how to use Microsoft Project to plan, manage, and track projects effectively while getting the preparation you need to take the Microsoft Project professional certification exam. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 60

$795 CEU’s 6

Microsoft Project 2007, Standard Edition Software Included CP

$1,995 CEU’s 34

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Going Green, Health Care

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Growing Plants for Fun and Profit Instructor: Mike Harlan Turn your love of plants into an enjoyable and profitable home business. Learn how to grow and market plants on a small scale without major capital investment. In an area as small as 1000 sq. ft., you can generate thousands of dollars worth of plant material in a single growing season. This course is your practical guide to licensing, site preparation, equipment, how and where to find supplies, how to select and produce plants appropriate to your climate zone, how to produce quality material and, most importantly, how to market your product. Start 9/16, 10/14 $109 Contact Hours 24 CEU’s 2.4

Principles of Green Buildings In Partnership with Gatlin The Principles of Green Buildings (PGB) program explains the science that individuals in the building, remodeling, or trade industries need to know in order to make buildings perform more efficiently. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 30

$795 CEU’s 3

Performing Comprehensive Building Assessments In Partnership with Gatlin This program will give you a thorough understanding of the building assessment process, focusing on the skills you need to professionally conduct visual building inspections, perform diagnostic testing, determine improvement opportunities, and prepare a work scope that will guide the homeowner’’s decision-making process for making the improvements. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 30

$895 CEU’s 3

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In Partnership with Gatlin Are you prepared for an exciting career as a leader in the green collar economy? The Senior Certified Sustainability Professional Online Training Program will prepare you to set the course and coordinate an enterprise’’s sustainability strategy. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 110

$2,495 CEU’s 11

Certified Green Supply Chain Professional

In Partnership with Gatlin Help your company achieve its environmental goals with the Certified Green Supply Chain Professional Online Training Program. Gain the skills you’’ll need to make a green impact on global sourcing, material management, procurement and buying, transportation and logistics, and new product development. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 60

Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager

$1,595 CEU’s 6

In Partnership with Gatlin Are you a facility manager, building engineer, or health and safety officer who wants to improve the indoor air quality of your building? If so, the Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager Program is just for you. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 16

Certified Indoor Environmentalist Prep

$795 CEU’s 1.6

In Partnership with Gatlin Would you like to become an indoor air quality or green building consultant? Would you like to better understand how to create a healthy home or building by preventing, diagnosing, and resolving indoor environmental problems? The Certified Indoor Environmentalist Program will help you take the next step in your career. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 32

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Wind Energy Professional In Partnership with Gatlin This entry-level Wind Energy Professional program prepares you for a career in the wind energy industry. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 240

$2,395 CEU’s 24

Biofuel Production Operations In Partnership with Gatlin The Biofuel Production Operations Online Training Program will give you the education you need to work as a biofuel production operator, inspecting and repairing equipment, operating computer systems, and handling lab equipment. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 400

$2,595 CEU’s 40

Natural Gas Plant Operations In Partnership with Gatlin For decades to come, natural gas will be produced and consumed in the United States, creating an ongoing demand for natural gas plant operators. This online program provides the fundamental technical background you need to get started in this field. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 400

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Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach Instructor: Doug Best This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach. Root terms are divided by each body system. The origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage is provided for each root term. Word Associations are provided as a learning tool. Unusual and interesting information is provided in regards to each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and suffixes as your learning will culminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs of medical notes. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Human Anatomy and Physiology Instructor: Holly Trimble Learn how our organ systems work together to allow us to process sensations, think, communicate, grow, move, reproduce, and stay alive. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$125 CEU’s 2.4

Become a Veterinary Assistant Instructor: Jeff Grognet Do you love animals? Have you ever thought about a career as a veterinary assistant? This course, taught by a practicing veterinarian and college instructor, will give you the information you need to prepare for work in veterinary hospitals. What vaccinations do cats and dogs really need and how often should they be given? What is the best way to control fleas? What do you do if your dog has a cut? What is the best way to deal with an emergency situation involving a pet? This course will answer all these questions and more. You’ll learn about pet nutrition and a variety of health and safety issues. You’ll understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and heartworms. You’ll even learn the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and cats. You’ll explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, and how to deal with the very emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist clients in a time of need. Special lessons will target specific aspects of veterinary assistant duties. Did you know that a veterinary assistant needs to dispense medications just like a pharmacist? You’ll learn how to interpret medical prescriptions that look like Greek scribbles to the untrained eye. You’ll also understand the hazards of working in a veterinary setting so that you can protect yourself from x-ray exposure, infections carried by animals, and potential damage from teeth and claws. You will also explore marketing and communication because they are essential factors in making a business successful. Even if you are already employed in a veterinary hospital, you will find this course invaluable in helping you understand the reasoning behind decisions and recommendations made by veterinarians. And if you’re a pet owner, this course will help you better assess the quality of veterinary care your pets receive. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction Instructor: Jeff Grognet This course is the definitive guide to the principles of sound dog breeding. If you’re a veterinary assistant or preparing to become one, this course will help you understand the essential facts so you can knowledgeably converse with clients on the complexities of canine reproduction. Candidates for a breeding program need to be assessed not only for conformation, but also for health. They need a thorough reproductive examination and they should be screened for hereditary conditions such as hip dysplasia and eye diseases. Once selected, individual dogs are prepared for breeding with the help of proper nutrition, good parasite control, and appropriate vaccination programs. By studying the hormonal cycle of the female dog in depth, the optimal time for breeding, for both natural mating and artificial insemination, can be identified. When a female fails to conceive, it is important to understand the potential causes. She may be suffering from infertility, but so may the male dog. You’ll find out why. Once the female has been confirmed pregnant, her needs must be met and preparations made for whelping (by knowing what is normal, when to intercede, and when to seek professional help). Postpartum complications in the female must be considered and close attention given to the needs of the puppies to ensure they reach weaning time in good health. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Become a Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills Instructor: Jeff Grognet Learn the practical skills you’ll need to be a valuable veterinary assistant or educated pet owner. Taught by a practicing veterinarian, this course is the third installment in our Become a Veterinary Assistant series. Please join us as we explore all the many duties that a veterinary assistant typically performs. Through instruction and demonstration, you’ll learn how to safely restrain an animal for blood tests, urine collection, and injections. Then you’ll find out how to obtain blood samples, which needles to use for which patient, where the best anatomical sites for collecting blood are located, and how

to catheterize a bladder. We’ll also review the basics of blood and urine interpretation so you’ll come to understand how veterinarians diagnose various conditions. You’ll gain a throughout understanding of examination room procedures, including disinfecting, prepping, and taking a patient’s TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration). Other handy skills we’ll cover include expressing anal glands, bathing, cleaning ears, giving medication, establishing the sex of a young kitten, puppy, or bunny, determining age, and trimming nails. Throughout the course, you’ll benefit from videos that demonstrate many of these procedures and techniques, as well as state-of-the-art interactive graphics. It’s as close as you can get to actually being right there in the veterinarian’s office! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to Natural Health and Healing Instructor: Theresa Snyder Would you like to learn more about natural health but don’t know where to start? If so, then this is the course for you! We’ll discuss the various stages of health and illness, and you’ll discover that true health means wholeness of the mind, body, and spirit. You’ll start a personal health journal to evaluate your current lifestyle and observe how your behaviors can affect your health. We’ll also explore naturopathy, which seeks ways for the body to heal itself. You’ll find out about proper breathing techniques that enhance health, and you’ll learn the value of hydrotherapy, diet, biorhythms, and fasting. We’ll also examine using the power of the mind for healing the body—discussing brain function tests, visualization, and relaxation therapies. You’ll see the great power of belief. Then we’ll delve into vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, free radicals, and the basic requirements that constitute a healthy diet. After our talk, you’ll be able to develop menus that improve health. We’ll also look at herbal healing, aromatherapy, body therapies, massage techniques, osteopathy, chiropractic, T’ai Chi, reflexology, yoga, Feng Shui, therapeutic touch, natural remedies for common emergencies, and much more. By the end of this course, you’ll have begun taking charge of your own health and healing! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Handling Medical Emergencies

Explore a Career in Medical Coding

Become a Physical Therapy Aide

Instructor: Bryan Scyphers What would you do if a member of your family suffered a medical emergency? You could certainly call for trained emergency medical responders, but what would you do while you’re waiting for them to arrive? Every second counts during a medical emergency. Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of common medical conditions and providing appropriate treatment can mean a better outcome for the patient. Early recognition and intervention can greatly reduce the seriousness of the illness, which means a shorter hospital stay and lower medical costs. This course will identify common medical emergencies affecting children and adults, help you recognize signs and symptoms, and teach you how to render appropriate emergency care. For adults, you will learn how to recognize and manage chest pain, heart attack, stroke, diabetic problems, seizures, breathing difficulty, burns, and allergic reactions. For children, you will also learn about poisoning, fever, childhood illnesses, injuries from accidents, and the signs of abuse.

Instructor: Jennifer Della’Zanna Take your first step toward a lucrative career as a medical coder! In this course, you’ll learn how to use the CPT manual and the ICD9-CM to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure. This knowledge will help prepare you to work almost anywhere in the medical field - doctors’ offices, clinics, public health facilities, hospitals, labs, nursing homes, insurance agencies, or even the comfort of your own home. We’ll go through each of the main systems of the human body - integumentary (skin), musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and male and female genitourinary - outlining the medical terminology, conditions, diseases, injuries, treatments, and procedures you’ll see most often in each of those systems. Along the way, we’ll go through lots of realworld examples and coding exercises to get you using your coding tools in conjunction with your analytical skills to come up with just the right codes to describe any medical situation. In the process, you’ll get all the hands-on experience you’ll need to code medical insurance claims with confidence. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to find your way through both the CPT manual and the ICD-9-CM manual, and you’ll be well on your way to a career as a medical coder!

Instructor: Holly Trimble Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team while learning all about the human body, specific disorders, and the way physical therapists treat these disorders. We’ll begin by exploring the history of physical therapy and the relationships between physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy aides. You’ll get training on how to communicate effectively with other health care professionals and patients. You’ll also come to understand the medical documentation that physical therapists use and principles of ethics and law that affect the PT aide. You’ll learn the names of the organs in each system, their main functions, and some common disorders. Health care professionals must take extra care to avoid the spread of infection, so we’ll go over that important subject. Along with infection control, you’ll learn proper body mechanics and how to safely move patients. We’ll also cover the normal gait cycle, and you’ll learn how to help patients walk with assistive devices like walkers, crutches, and canes. Physical therapists use physical agents like heat, cold, ultrasound, and electricity to treat many of their patients, so we’ll explore these agents. You’ll learn when PTs use them and important precautions. We’ll move on to a discussion of exercise, and we’ll spend a lesson studying the principles of strengthening, aerobic, and range-of-motion exercises. We’ll close with a study of balance and coordination disorders. You’ll learn about the vestibular system - an important mechanism that helps you keep your balance. We’ll also talk about treating children with developmental coordination disorder and developmental delays.

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Legal Nurse Consulting Instructor: Neal Bevans If you’ve dreamed of using your medical background as the basis for a new and lucrative career, you might want to consider legal nurse consulting. Attorneys are increasingly relying on experienced nurses to help them understand and resolve complex medical cases or claims. If you’re interested in working as a legal nurse consultant to share your expertise in nursing and health care with others, this course will introduce you to the specific legal fields where your skills and knowledge are most needed. You’ll receive a step-by-step introduction to areas such as tort law, criminal law, medical malpractice, civil and criminal litigation practice, legal research and writing, legal ethics, personal injury, and more. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in several different areas of law to help you understand exactly what you can do to assist attorneys in all phases of civil and criminal litigation. You’ll also learn how to create your very own legal nurse consulting practice from the ground up. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

HIPAA Compliance Instructor: Lynn Gibson Learn how to comply with the duties, rights, and responsibilities of HIPAA, ARRA & HITECH Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Explore a Career in Medical Transcription

Become an Optical Assistant Instructor: Beverly Smith If you think you’d like to become an optical assistant, this is the course for you! We’ll take a comprehensive look into the diverse world of optical assisting - a world that’s becoming more exciting all the time. You’ll see why optometry is such an interesting field and how rewarding it can be to help people solve their vision problems. You’ll be amazed to learn all the different places optical assistants can work. We’ll cover optical assisting in private practice, healthcare clinics, the military, teaching facilities, and in retail sales. You’ll discover the personal and professional skills needed to work in a front and back office and in an optical dispensary and lab. You’ll find out how fun it is to help others select the right eyeglass frames - getting familiar with all the things optical assistants must know about frames, styles, lenses, contact lenses, and working with people. You’ll also discover how our amazing eyes work and come to understand some common eye conditions. In addition, we’ll delve into specialty areas that optical assistants can work in such as refractive surgery centers, low vision clinics, and vision training practices. And finally, we’ll cover how to become certified and licensed, which will open up even more opportunities for you and identify you as an expert. This course is an ideal springboard for starting a career in this growing and ever-indemand field! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Lose Weight and Keep It Off Instructor: Donna Acosta Establish a healthy approach to successful weight loss and weight maintenance for a lifetime. You will master how to set and achieve goals that make sense for you! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Instructor: Instructors Various Take your first step toward a lucrative career as a medical transcriptionist! In this course, you’ll learn how to transcribe the most common medical reports used in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We’ll review a lot of the grammar you might have forgotten since high school and apply it to the reports. This knowledge will help prepare you to work almost anywhere in the medical field - doctors’ offices, clinics, public health facilities, and hospitals. With this foundation, you’ll be set to advance your education so you can work as a subcontractor for a company that outsources transcription, or you can eventually even take on your own clients - all from the comfort of your own home. We’ll go through each of the nine main report types - their formatting requirements, the components of each one, and how they are used in the clinical setting. We’ll review grammar points in every lesson, pointing out important elements that will make your reports perfect. You’ll also gain important clinical knowledge of major disease processes that are essential to enhance your skill as a medical documentation specialist. We’ll download a free transcriber that you’ll use to listen to dictation, and we’ll cover how to use it to produce the reports in your word processor. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Human Anatomy and Physiology II Instructor: Holly Trimble Discover the main types of tissues, the general and special senses, cel- lular metabolism, body chemistry, and significant events in the life span. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant Instructor: Carline Dalgleish Learn what it takes to have a successful career as an administrative medical assistant in the exciting and high-demand world of healthcare. In this course, you’ll master the basics of scheduling patients’ appointments, surgeries, and hospital admissions. In addition, you’ll discover how to create, maintain, and file

medical charts. You’ll also find out how to verify patients’ insurance, create encounter forms (charge tickets), post charges, obtain pre-authorizations from insurers, and schedule return visits. After that, we’ll go behind the scenes as you learn how to apply diagnostic and procedure codes to patients’ accounts and bill their insurance companies. Next, we’ll explore additional accounts receivable tasks including posting payments and adjustments, billing secondary insurance, and following up on unpaid insurance claims. You’ll also learn what a day sheet is, why it’s important, and how to keep track of all your patient accounts on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis. Finally, we’ll delve into the basics of keeping a medical office running smoothly - from ordering supplies to scheduling staff meetings and making travel arrangements. If you’re organized, you’re a people person, and you’re interested in a secure job in the healthcare field, a career as an administrative medical assistant may be just what you’re looking for. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Spanish for Medical Professionals Instructor: Tara Williams Are you struggling to communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients? If so, here’s the perfect solution. Whether you’re new to the Spanish language or just want a refresher, this fun and simple course will give you the basic tools you need to bridge the communication gap. With increasing numbers of Spanishspeaking patients entering the healthcare system every year, it’s more crucial than ever for health professionals to learn medical Spanish. What’s more, adding Spanish skills to your r?sum? can broaden your career horizons. But you’re a busy person, and you don’t have time to waste - so this course skips the touristy topics and focuses on the survival Spanish medical personnel really need to know in a medical setting. Starting with the basics of Spanish pronunciation, you’ll move right into simple words for everyday topics including colors, numbers, conversational phrases, family names, and words for asking questions. Entertaining games and stories will help you practice your new vocabulary as you gain awareness about Latin American culture. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Explore a Career as a Pharmacy Technician

Medical Math

Instructor: Lorraine Zentz Health care is a booming field these days, and pharmacy technicians are in high demand. In this course, you’ll take a look at the many job settings and career paths open to you if you become a pharmacy technician. In addition, you’ll master the skills you need to get an entrylevel position as a pharmacy tech or clerk. You’ll start by learning basic terms for medical conditions and anatomy, gaining the skills you’ll need to read prescriptions and patient records easily. In addition, you’ll find out how common classes of drugs are made and how they work. You’ll learn how to calculate dosages accurately, practice using simple formulas and math tools, and find out how to translate metric measurements into familiar household measures like teaspoons and tablespoons. Turning to the business side, you’ll look at sales and find out how prescription pricing works. In addition, you’ll learn about the important laws and regulations that govern pharmacies. You’ll also hone your communication skills, learning how to handle customers courteously and efficiently. And finally, you’ll explore the steps you can take to enhance your career prospects becoming a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). By the time you’re done, you’ll be prepared to start your career in this popular and rapidly-growing field. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health

$500 CEU’s 2.4

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Instructor: Ben Sellers Master the math skills you need to succeed in the medical field. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Certificate in Integrative Mental Health

Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen & CP Caroline Young This groundbreaking certificate program addresses the dramatic shift taking place in the healthcare field as alternative, holistic, and integrative therapies are increasingly being used to treat mental health conditions. Integrative mental health emphasizes treating the mind, body, and spirit. In this program, you’ll learn how this new model of medical care combines scientifically proven alternative and complementary methods with medications and psychotherapy to address the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of individuals with anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), posttramatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental conditions associated with aging, depression, chronic pain, and Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, this program explores the treatment of bipolar disorders in children and adolescents. This program is ideal for professionals in nursing and other healthcare fields, as well as individuals interested in integrative mental health. ACCREDITATION ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This course meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education credit for MFCCs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$149 CEU’s 2.4

Start Your Own Edible Garden Instructor: Katherine Powell-Lee Learn how to grow delicious, nutritious fruit and vegetables in your own backyard. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to Chemistry Instructor: Holly Trimble Even if chemistry tormented you in high school or college, you can master its principles! In this course, you’ll gain a solid foundation in the basics of chemistry. Along the way, you’ll learn how everything that goes on in your body depends on a chemical reaction. This course also prepares you for a health-related career or for success in a college chemistry course. The course begins with a discussion of matter and energy. You’ll learn about the particles that make up matter and the different states matter can take. You’ll also discover the differences between potential and kinetic energy, examine different ways to measure energy, and explore endothermic and exothermic reactions. Once you’ve mastered these basics, you’ll move on to the study of the atom and its subatomic particles. You’ll learn about ions and isotopes, and their very important uses in medicine. As you study the periodic table of elements, you’ll grasp why atoms combine with each other, why some chemical bonds are strong and some are weak, and what they have in common with romantic relationships. In the lessons that follow, you’ll learn more about chemical reactions and see how to interpret and balance chemical equations. You’ll find out why chemicals react with each other and what can be done to speed those reactions. You’ll also master stoichiometric calculations - a powerful way to figure out the relationship between the chemicals you start out with in a reaction and what you’ll end up with. The course concludes with a discussion of solutions, inorganic molecules, and organic molecules. You’ll study the differences between solutes and solvents; unsaturated and saturated solutions; and acids, bases, and salts; and examine the four types of bioorganic molecules in your body. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to Biology Instructor: Rene Kratz Are you interested in learning more about living things, or perhaps beginning to train for a career in the healthcare or medical professions? This course will help you understand the structure and function of the human body at the level of your tiniest living components your cells. You’ll also learn about DNA - what it is, what it does, and even a little bit about how forensic scientists use it to solve crimes. The knowledge you’ll gain from this course is essential to understanding the fundamental causes of human disease, and will prepare you for more advanced courses in human anatomy and physiology. We’ll begin the course by focusing on the structure and function of your cells. You’ll get to know how your cells are organized, then you’ll explore how they obtain the materials and energy your body needs. After you’ve mastered cells, we’ll examine DNA and figure out how it sends messages that have a major impact on your physical appearance, general health, and even your personality traits. You’ll look at how your cells divide for growth and sexual reproduction, and how you can pass some of your traits on to your children. As a grand finale, you’ll bring together many of the elements you’ve learned to understand cancer - what causes it, how it progresses, and how it can be treated. As you explore each topic, you’ll have lots of opportunities to deepen your understanding and relate what you’re learning to your own life. When things get complicated, you’ll have the guidance you need, so you won’t get overwhelmed by the details. By the end of the course, you’ll have a better appreciation of the fundamental characteristics of living things as well as a solid foundation in the biology of human beings and the biological and medical sciences. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24 CEU’s 2.4

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Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 1 Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen & CP

Caroline Young The concepts of alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine have their roots in healing traditions that have been around for thousands of years. Today, this philosophy is gaining attention as more practitioners recognize the benefits of combining traditional medicine

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with the nonphysical exploration of healing. In this four-lesson certificate program, you’ll gain insights into a unique, person-centered approach to health care. Designed for both health care professionals and consumers, the program explores key topics in integrative and holistic health care, including stress management and the beneficial effects of physical activity, nutrition, and healing environments. Each lesson examines the often centuries-old traditions that underpin these approaches and offers a variety of methods for empowering patients, including journaling, fitness programs, cognitive restructuring, and how to create an environment that fosters wellness. As you master the philosophies and treatments of these four holistic approaches, you’ll also develop a deeper appreciation of wellness. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$149 CEU’s 2.4

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 2 Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen & CP

Caroline Young In today’s health care community, many practitioners have begun to recognize that traditional Western medicine can be successfully combined with treatments drawn from alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine. These alternative modalities draw upon healing traditions that have been practiced for thousands of years. Designed for both health care professionals and consumers, this fourlesson certificate program introduces you to fundamental topics of this person-centered approach to health care. You’ll examine some of the key areas of study in holistic health care, including the healing systems of Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, the connection between health and the human spirit, and the ancient and diverse practices of meditation. In each lesson, you’ll delve into the philosophies that underpin these traditions and gain knowledge of practical techniques for putting these teachings into action. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 3 Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen & CP

Caroline Young The healing traditions of alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine have been practiced around the world for thousands of years. In recent years, practitioners of Western medicine have begun to recognize the benefits of incorporating these traditions into their healing methods to provide more effective care for their patients. In this four-lesson certificate program, you’ll gain an understanding of this unique and effective approach to health care. Designed for both health care professionals and consumers, the program explores key integrative and holistic therapeutic modalities, including the use of humor, the impact of music and sound, energy healing, and massage and bodywork. As you’ll learn, both the experience of practitioners and mounting scientific evidence supports the use of these integrative techniques. In the program, you’ll gain an awareness of the philosophies of health and wellness that guide all integrative and healing techniques, and learn ways to put these philosophies into action to promote healing. Above all, you’ll gain a new respect for human individuality and the healing power of the integrative health approach. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$59 CEU’s 2.4

$139 CEU’s 2.4

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Certificate in Healing Environments

Certificate in Meditation

CP Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen & Caroline Young Although there are many ways to meditate and many different forms of meditation, they all share a unifying characteristic: Each focuses on intentionally training a person’s attention and concentration. Meditation practices have been used by cultures around the world for thousands of years. In this certificate program, you’ll explore the many meditation techniques that can be used to support the mind-body connection and promote healing and wellness. You’ll gain an overview of the religious roots of meditation in Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Sufism, as well as how these techniques can be used by any practitioner, regardless of faith or religious affiliation. The program is designed for health professionals and nurses as well as general consumers, and covers techniques including Transcendental Meditation, guided imagery and visualization meditation, mindfulness meditation, Osho Kundalini Meditation, Vipassana meditation, walking meditation, laughter meditation, centering prayer meditation, and concentration meditation. As you’ll learn, meditation’s health effects have been well documented. The practice offers improvement of the symptoms of various diseases and allows practitioners to experience a deeper spiritual connection. This program will guide you as you discover how the practice of meditation can be used to increase mindfulness, reduce stress, deal with pain and illness, and support overall well being. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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CP Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen & Caroline Young The design of a health care facility can contribute greatly to the well-being of patients, staff, and the wider community. In this innovative certificate program, you’ll examine how Optimal Healing Environments (OHEs) impact the health of individuals and communities on a physical, social, psychological, and spiritual level. You’ll learn how evidence-based design can create environments that foster healing and support the mission of health care facilities. You’ll explore the effect of all the elements of an environment, including color, light, sound, and art, and the role they play in supporting physical and emotional health. In addition, the program examines how a facility can use a focus on nature to create a sense of connection, how to benefit from the use of technology while mitigating the emotional stress that can result from it, and the importance of such environmental aspects as clean air and water. At the end of this program, you’ll appreciate all aspects of a healing environment and be able to describe methods of enhancing personal and work environments so they support the health of individuals and surrounding communities in a sustainable, healing manner. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Certificate in Healthy Aging Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen & CP Caroline Young As the population in the United States ages, there are many opportunities to learn how to work with seniors in multiple settings in a way that supports quality of life. In the Certificate in Healthy Aging, you’ll gain an overview of specific aspects of aging to provide a longterm foundation for treatment of the senior community and overall health during the later years of life. You’ll see how increasing scientific, clinical, and social interest helps us understand the relationship between nutrition and aging. You’ll explore the characteristics of the healthy aging brain, and examine how cognitive function can be maintained into old age. The program also examines the ways physical activity can enhance well-being for seniors and uncovers the keys to longevity that allow some people to live to 100 years old. Finally, the program explores

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the role that intimacy and sexuality play in the health of seniors. This certificate is designed for anyone working in the health care field, those who are interested in the topic, those who are working with the aging population, or anyone who wishes to prepare for a career in aging services or gerontology. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health

Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen & CP Caroline Young Food and nutrition have a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of what foods to eat, which diets are healthy, and where our food originates. The goal of this certificate program is to provide a holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health. Throughout this certificate, you’ll become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and what consequences our food choices have on our health as well as the health of our planet. You’ll examine the impact of stress on the body and the health crisis posed by obesity in the U.S. You’ll also learn how we can change our eating habits for more healthful outcomes, including swapping processed sugar for other sweeteners, adding probiotics to the diet, and harnessing the healing effect of herbs. Ultimately, you’ll gain insight into how food interacts with our bodies on multiple levels - physical, mentalemotional, and spiritual - as well as the impact it has globally. This certificate is designed for individuals who are working in the health care field and those who are interested in the topic. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Explore a Career in Medical Writing Instructor: Christina Loguidice Take your first step toward a lucrative and rewarding career as a medical writer; no specialized or advanced degrees required! In this course, you’ll learn about the different types of medical writing that you can do, how to break into and succeed in this industry, and how to write effectively on medical topics, whether you’re writing for healthcare providers, patients, or regulatory organizations like the U.S. Food |

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Health Care and Drug Administration. We’ll examine the various types of writing that you can do, from producing technical pieces like abstracts and regulatory documentation to writing breezier items like medical news stories and patient education materials. You’ll gain insights about what goes into putting together a solid and compelling article, regardless of what you’re writing about or who you’re writing for. Along the way, we’ll review how to consider your audience and construct an outline that addresses your audience’s informational needs. You’ll also learn how to keep your writing free of medical jargon and common grammatical errors, while ensuring the scientific integrity of your work. Throughout the lessons, you’ll discover lots of invaluable tools and technologies that can make your life as a medical writer easier. We’ll examine informational resources, productivity tools, marketing resources, devices, and software, and we’ll review how to use them optimally to achieve your goals. You’ll also discover numerous tips and tricks that can help set you apart from others in the field and enable you to keep your career momentum going. And of course, you’ll master key medical and statistical terms that you’ll need to know. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Happy and Healthy Pregnancy Instructor: Denise Hopkins Without a doubt, having a baby is a lifechanging experience. And it can sometimes feel overwhelming as you prepare for the many changes you’ll face. By learning all about pregnancy, childbirth, and the basics of newborn care, you’ll feel better prepared and ready for the challenges ahead. In this course, you’ll learn how the different stages of pregnancy will affect your body, your moods and emotions, and even your relationships. We take a look at the latest nutrition, diet, and exercise information, how pregnancy can change your sex life, and how to financially prepare for your baby. We’ll even learn about ways you can cultivate a strong support network to help you through these transitions. We will review different types of childbirth preparation classes, how to choose your healthcare provider, and options for where you would like to give birth. We also cover the basic physical aspects of childbirth and taking care of mom and baby after the birth. The goal of this class is to help you feel more confident and calm in the many

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding CP

In Partnership with Gatlin The medical industry is experiencing a tremendous demand for individuals with knowledge of medical office operations, which includes billing and coding processing insurance forms and using medical software. In addition to the extensive Medical Billing and Coding instruction, you will learn all the tasks and skills for an Administrative Medical Specialist, including those in the “front office” and the Business Office. You will be prepared to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant/ Certi- fied Billing and Coding Specialist (CMAA/CBCS) dual-certification exam offered with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). All materials including student version of medical billing software included. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 300

$1,995 CEU’s 30

Administrative Dental Assistant In Partnership with Gatlin Enjoy the rewards of working with a dentist to create brighter smiles! You’ll learn about dental terminology and anatomy, medical records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 150

In Partnership with Gatlin Skilled medical billing and coding technicians are in high demand these days! This course will give you the skills you need to find the job you are looking for in medical billing or coding. Upon successful completion of the Medical Billing & Coding Certificate, you will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical billing or coding in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) national certification offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). All materials included. $1,795 CEU’s 24

In Partnership with Gatlin Continuous changes in the medical billing and coding industry and HIPAA have created a high demand for trained coders. The Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office Certificate covers the CPT, ICD-9-CM (Vol. I and II), and HCPCS Level II Coding, along with information on the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), compliance and reimbursement issues, E&M guidelines, and more. Students are prepared for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Textbooks included. Designed for students who have completed the Medical Billing & Coding Certificate or who have previous coding experience. $1,595 CEU’s 8

Advanced Hospital Coding & CCS Prep

In Partnership with Gatlin Facility coding (hospital coding) is one of the best-paying sectors of the coding profession. This course is designed for coders who wish to further develop their facility coding skills. This nationally recognized Advanced Hospital Coding Certificate covers advanced ICD-9 & CPT-4 medical coding procedures. You will be prepared to take the American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) official certification exam to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Textbooks are included. Designed for students who have completed the Medical Billing & Coding Certificates or who have previous coding experience. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 80

$1,795 CEU’s 15

Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 80

Medical Billing and Coding

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 240

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$1,895 CEU’s 8

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Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer

Veterinary Assistant

In Partnership with Gatlin This advanced certificate program will further your personal training education by teaching you to incorporate specialized resistance training, functional movements, and nutritional programs for your clients.

In Partnership with Gatlin This program will prepare you to become a productive member of a veterinary team.

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 400

$2,795 CEU’s 40

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn to develop individual nutrition programs for clients, patients, or personal use. $2,595 CEU’s 20

In Partnership with Gatlin Gain the knowledge you need to develop safe and effective exercise programs for older adults. $2,595 CEU’s 20

Pharmacy Technician In Partnership with Gatlin Pharmacy technicians support licensed pharmacists in providing health care to patients. Train to enter this rapidly growing field with this respected online program. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 330

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn how to apply your client’’s health history, goals, and abilities, as well as integrating exercise science curriculum and practical training techniques, into a systematic model you can use to progress your clients through different training levels and phases. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 250

Clinical Dental Assistant

Personal Training and Group Exercise Training for Older Adults

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 200

$1,995 CEU’s 17

Personal Fitness Trainer

Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 200

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 170

$1,995 CEU’s 33

$2,295 CEU’s 25

In Partnership with Gatlin You’ll learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting, including invaluable realworld perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more. Upon finishing this program, you’ll be prepared to successfully complete the radiology and infection control portions of the Dental Assisting National Board exam. Textbooks included. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 240

$1,995 CEU’s 24

Medical Transcription

Medical Transcription + Medical Terminology

In Partnership with Gatlin Learn to transcribe medical reports in hospitals, offices, or from home with the most popular transcription program in the country for entrylevel training.

In Partnership with Gatlin Start a new career as a medical transcriptionist with the training provided in this program, which also includes medical terminology training.

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 240

Starts Anytime Contact Hours 300

$1,795 CEU’s 24

$1,995 CEU’s 30

Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology In Partnership with Gatlin This nationally recognized program combines the Medical Billing and Coding program with 60 hours of medical terminology training to give you a competitive edge in the healthcare field. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 300

Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology In Partnership with Gatlin This nationally recognized program combines the Administrative Medical Specialist program with training in medical billing and coding and medical terminology to give you a competitive edge. Starts Anytime Contact Hours 360

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HU MA NIT IES

Beginning Writer’s Workshop Instructor: Ann Linquist Get a taste of the writer’s life and discover a variety of strategies and techniques the pros use to develop characters, create a compelling point of view, build interest through dialogue, and meaning to your stories. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Mystery Writing Instructor: Steve Alcorn Explore the techniques you need to know if you want to become a best-selling mystery author. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Write Fiction Like a Pro Instructor: Steve Alcorn Master the secrets to selecting a genre, building strong characters, writing memorable dialogue, and developing powerful storylines. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$1,995 CEU’s 30

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Humanities

Advanced Fiction Writing Instructor: Steve Alcorn Explore advanced fiction writing techniques with a published novelist. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Eva Shaw Whether you’re at work now or hoping to write a novel, a non-fiction book, a memoir, short stories or articles, Writeriffic liberates the imaginative, inventive bolts of genius that are inside everyone. $109 CEU’s 2.4

How to Make Money From Your Writing Instructor: Eva Shaw Learn advanced methods to create and write like the professionals—whether you’re launching a career or seeking personal satisfaction through writing. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Eva Shaw Have you ever thought about writing for magazines? Turn your dreams into bylines and help yourself to a bright future as a magazine writer. $109 CEU’s 2.4

Write Your Life Story Instructor: Eva Shaw If you’ve ever thought about writing your life story, now is the time. This course leads you through the process from idea to complete manuscript, helping you write like a pro. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Genealogy Basics Instructor: Bob Moyer Begin tracing your family’s history through hands-on examples that help you dig deeper into your family’s past. This course explains in simple terms where to look, whom to contact, and how to make your family history come alive. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Sabri Bebawi This 6-week online course includes in-depth analysis of English grammar for intermediate to advanced English as Second Language college students. Structure of Standard English is explored in order to prepare the learner for regular mainstream English classes. Topics include a review of all tenses, the use of modals, the adjective clause, the noun clause, the adverb clause, phrases, count and non-count nouns and some English terms. The course is designed to provide students ample opportunities to apply their knowledge to their particular areas of study throughout college and beyond. As one of the required courses in most college ESL programs to transfer to mainstream English or to transfer to a university, this course establishes a foundation for continuous learning and serves as a complement to other courses the student may be taking or will take.

Travel Writing

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: Eva Shaw Profit from your experiences in exotic lands (or your own backyard) by learning how to write and sell travel articles and books.

Conversational Japanese

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24 CEU’s 2.4

$109

Research Methods for Writers

The Craft of Magazine Writing

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Grammar for ESL

Instructor: LeeAnne Krusemark If you really want to be a writer, this step-bystep course will give you all the tools you need to get published—again and again. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers

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Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published

Instructor: Jacquelyn Landis Learn how to efficiently and effectively conduct research for any writing project: fiction, nonfiction, business. Research has progressed far beyond a visit to the library. Learn how to identify and access every information source imaginable. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Journaling Instructor: Cheryl Simpson Discover how journaling can help you learn more about yourself, explore your dreams, values, and beliefs, improve your health, survive unwanted change, succeed in your career, and express your creativity. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Instructors Various Master the essentials of the Japanese language for travel or just for fun! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Easy English 1 Instructor: Rob Jenkins & Staci Johnson Do you need to learn English–and learn it fast? If so, this is the course for you! Don’t worry if you don’t know a lot of English. In these lessons, you’ll start with the basics and build your skills step-by-step. Fun activities and games will help you learn the English you need for reallife situations including shopping for clothes and food, job-hunting, and finding a place to live. You’ll also learn key words and phrases you can use at school or in social settings, and you’ll know the right things to say in a medical emergency. You’ll build grammar and vocabulary skills step-by-step as you go through the course. You’ll also improve your listening skills through audio and video activities. By the time you’re done, you’ll have the skills you need to speak basic English with confidence. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Easy English 2 Instructor: Rob Jenkins & Staci Johnson Do you need to learn intermediate-level English –and learn it fast? If so, this is the course for you! In these lessons, you’ll review some basics and build more intermediate-level skills stepby-step. Fun activities and games will help you learn the English you need for real-life situations including using the bank, finding a job or a home, dealing with sicknesses, and making good shopping decisions. This course will teach you some important skills including how to set and achieve goals, solve problems, and manage your time and money. You’ll build grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills stepby-step as you go through the course. You’ll also improve your listening skills through audio and video activities. By the time you’re done, you’ll have the skills you need to speak intermediatelevel English with confidence. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: John Agress Learn how to use WordPress, a free and popular Web design tool, to quickly and easily create attractive blogs and interactive websites. $109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Rob Jenkins & Staci Johnson Want to take your intermediate English skills to the next level? Don’t worry if you don’t know a lot of English. In these lessons, you’ll review intermediate skills and build additional skills step-by-step. Fun activities and games will help you learn the English you need for reallife situations including interviewing for a job, buying a home, and taking care of your health. You’ll also learn key words and phrases you can use in everyday and emergency situations. This course will teach you some important skills including how to fill out a job application, read a roadmap, and make a budget. You’ll build grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills stepby-step as you go through the course. With each lesson, you’ll become more fluent, more confident, and more prepared to speak English at home, at school, or on the job.

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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English Language Institute Accredited English as a Second Language Program

Instructor: Linda Aksomitis It’s no secret that e-books now out- sell traditionally published books around the world. In this course, you’ll learn step by step how to use free tools to turn your manuscript into a professionally published book ready for distribution. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

• 4-level ESL program

L AW A ND L EG A L

• TOEFL preparation

Employment Law Fundamentals

• Day and evening classes

Writing Young Adult Fiction Instructor: Steve Alcorn Develop your own young adult novel and learn how to break into one of today’s hottest publishing markets.

Easy English 3

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Creating WordPress Websites

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Learn English!

Publish and Sell Your E-Books

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Creating WordPress Websites II Instructor: John Agress Discover how to create and maintain dynamic websites and blogs without technical coding using the self-hosted WordPress.org publishing platform. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Screenwriting Instructor: William Rabkin This course will teach you everything you need to know to create a script that can sell. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Instructor: Ann Nevers Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate and manage employees as a manager, supervisor, small business owner, human resource specialist, or corporate executive. Learn the difference between an employee and independent contractor; the basic types of employee benefits; effective hiring, evaluation, and termination procedures; methods to resolve employment disputes in and out of court; discrimination and union laws; and workplace safety rules. You’ll gain an inside view of the law with court examples, real situations, and prevention strategies that prepare you to effectively resolve workplace issues. You’ll learn effective communication techniques, negotiation strategies, and what to expect if you do go to court. This course is a must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Criminal Law Instructor: Neal Bevans Criminal law is one of the most fascinating areas of legal practice. The instructor—a former major-felony prosecutor who has appeared on Court TV—gives a behind the scenes look at criminal law by examining the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them. You will examine all major areas of crime: from theft to murder, conspiracy to sexual assault. The trial of a criminal case will be dissected and explained for you. You’ll also explore the various types of criminal defenses, sentencing, and appeals |

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Law and Legal, Personal Enrichment procedures. A variety of exercises based on the lessons will give you a hands-on experience. Each lesson will also feature A View from the Inside — compelling information about the criminal justice system, in the words of actual people who experience it every day. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Explore a Career as a Paralegal Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch Does working in a law office sound exciting? Would you like to do legal research, help with trial preparation, and be the right hand of a busy attorney? If so, consider a career as a paralegal! Careers in the legal field often require many years of training, but paralegals can enter the job market quickly. What’s more, paralegals earn good salaries and have many opportunities for advancement. In addition, a skilled paralegal can do almost all of the jobs a lawyer does. In this course, you’ll discover what paralegals do and find out what you’ll need to know in order to begin your own paralegal career. You’ll start by getting an excellent grounding in legal terminology, contract law, and the tort system. Next, you’ll learn how to perform legal analysis, conduct interviews and investigations, write legal briefs, and prepare for appeals. And finally, you’ll get tips on internships and job-hunting. By the time you’re done, you’ll know if becoming a paralegal is the right career choice for you. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$169 CEU’s 2.4

Start Your Own Small Business Instructor: Kris Solie-Johnson Stop dreaming and learn how to start your own successful small business Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials Instructor: Timothy Kachinske Learn the basics of fundraising for nonprofit organizations, from annual and special fund drives to more advanced projects involving corporate and foundation relations, major gifts, and planned giving. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Spanish for Law Enforcement

Personal Finance

Instructor: Tara Williams With more and more Spanish-speaking people living in the United States every year, learning the Spanish language is becoming ever more important - especially in the field of law enforcement, where clear and quick communication is crucial. It’s a smart career move because adding Spanish skills to your resume can open the door to new job opportunities. Whether you’re new to the Spanish language or just want a refresher, this course will teach you the basic Spanish phrases you need for everything from making casual conversation to handling life-or-death situations. Learn Spanish terminology you can use during arrests, traffic stops, medical emergencies, and many other common law enforcement situations. In this course, you’ll focus specifically on Spanish for law enforcement personnel, skipping the touristy phrases you don’t need to know.

Instructor: Gail Perry Gain control over the financial impact of the choices you make! Learn to create and use a budget, borrow and invest wisely, and plan your financial future.

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Instructor: Cynthia Christianson Intelligently facilitated and fast-paced, Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow will help you enjoy the rewards that come from doing what really makes you happy! Your instructor and a caring community of students will help you begin designing a life that really works for you. With a complete understanding of your own interests, values, needs and abilities, you’ll learn how you can use work to express yourself and share your interests and talents. This course is skillfully crafted to weave experiential learning with the conceptual presentation, giving you time to experience, understand, and implement each new strategy as it is introduced.

$109 CEU’s 2.4

PER SO NA L ENRICHMENT

Where Does All My Money Go? Instructor: Susan Price-Batting Ever get frustrated that you never seem to get ahead? Are you and your family constantly arguing about money? Do you ever wonder where your money went last month? Do you have trouble saving money? Do you wish you had financial security? Want to work on paying down your debt but don’t know where to find the money? This course will teach you the very basics of how to get control of your finances rather than letting them control you. It is the help you need before learning about investing, debt elimination, retirement or college planning. There aren’t many places that you can go to learn these principles, so take advantage of this opportunity to learn online. Start to make conscious decisions about spending and saving. Find out where your money goes. Make your own informed choices about where you want it to go. This course is an investment in your future and you will save the cost of the course many times over by applying what you learn. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Get Assertive! Instructor: Vivian Harte Gain the skills to be assertive with family members, friends, bosses, co-workers, professionals and clerks. It’s your turn to speak out! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow

Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Personal Enrichment

Get Funny!

Assisting Aging Parents

Instructor: Joanna Sandsmark The ability to create humor is a skill many people don’t have, yet wish they did. If you’re interested in learning how to come up with jokes or witticisms on the fly, punch up dull material for an audience, or make a living as a comedy writer, this course will get you going. Your instructor, an experienced comedy writer and working actress, will guide you through a wide range of comedic sources. You’ll learn how to write a one-liner, use physical humor, target your audience, find the humor in everyday events and much, much more. Once you’ve learned some of the methods of creating humor, you’ll be ready to apply it to all aspects of your life. Punch up speeches and presentations so that the audience is instantly on your side. Add some humor to your web page and watch the hits explode as word gets out. Use your newfound sense of humor to entertain your friends, meet interesting people, and even make new friends! For the aspiring comedy writer, there are invaluable techniques for finding the methods that work consistently and without the worries of whims, moods or blocks. Get Funny promises an entertaining and informative six weeks.

Instructor: Marsiea Warren Be prepared to handle the challenges you and your parents will face in the coming years, while learning to cherish the transition

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Donna Acosta Have you ever wished you had a personal chef preparing luscious, low-fat meals for you? This course is the next best thing! You’ll learn how to ferret out fat in recipes, and discover how to reduce fat without sacrificing flavor or texture. Explore how to use flavor profiling to expand your culinary horizons. Learn how to prepare casseroles, crock-pot dishes, vegan dishes, oven-fried foods, meat-based meals, and many other entrees that are both nutritious and delicious! You’ll discover how to get in and out of the kitchen faster, including tips for grocery shopping, menu planning, food preparation, and quicker cooking. You’ll also learn a dietitian’s tricks of the trade for encouraging reluctant family members to eat more healthfully.

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Music Made Easy Instructor: Marianne Murawski If you enjoy music and would like to know more about what makes it work, this is the course for you. You’ll gain a complete understanding of rhythm, melody, and harmony, and you’ll be able to recognize pitches on the musical staff and on the keyboard. Each lesson will build on previous lessons, while also introducing new musical concepts. Your course begins with an introduction to rhythm and the various aspects of rhythm; including beat, meter, note, and rest values. You’ll explore the keyboard in full detail, with an emphasis on the structure of major scale and the signatures of major keys. And you’ll understand the many significant contributions early music theorists made to our understanding of music. You’ll also be able to build intervals, major scales, and chords. By the time you complete this comprehensive and fullfeatured course, you’ll be able to read, write, and even play simple musical pieces on a keyboard. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Luscious, Low-Fat, LightningQuick Meals

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$109 CEU’s 2.4

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Instructor: Chad Walker Have you always been interested in drawing, but never really knew how to get started? If so, then this is definitely the course for you! Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics to drawing and become the artist you’ve always dreamed you could be! You’ll gain a solid understanding of the many tools of the trade. You’ll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques, and the basic principal of perspective, layout, design, lighting, volume, and space. If you have an interest in learning what it’s like to draw or would love to increase your current knowledge in the field of art and illustrating, then this course aims to fulfill all of your needs. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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The Differentiated Instruction and Response to Intervention Connection Instructor: Marsha Spears Today’s teachers are using two powerful approaches - Differentiated Instruction (DI) and Response to Intervention (RTI) - to help every child succeed academically. In this course, you’ll learn how to put this dynamic duo to work in your own classroom teaching and lesson plans. You’ll start by exploring different learning styles and delving into a concept called multiple intelligences. In addition, you’ll look at the factors that motivate students to learn in a child-centered classroom. After that, you’ll master the basics of both DI and RTI and learn how these two approaches work hand-in-hand to enhance children’s learning. You’ll find out why collaboration is crucial when you’re implementing RTI and DI. You’ll discover how you and your colleagues will work together as a team to identify at-risk students, plan solutions, and address problems quickly and efficiently. And finally, you’ll learn how to get parents involved as active partners in the education process. Case studies and examples will help you see how DI and RTI strategies work in the real world, and you’ll get lots of ideas for handson activities you can start using right away in your own classroom. You’ll come away armed with powerful and easy-to-implement strategies that will benefit every student you teach. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Start Your Own Gift Basket Business Instructor: Shirley George Frazier Take your first step toward a career as a gift basket designer! This course will tell you everything you need to know about starting a gift basket business and running it successfully. First, you’ll learn how to make gift baskets that stand out from everyone else’s. You’ll discover where to find foods, products, and supplies to make your baskets, and you’ll find out how to set up your own design studio. In addition, you’ll explore the requirements and guidelines for running a home-based business. You’ll also get the inside story on finding customers and marketing your gift baskets online and offline. Next, you’ll learn how to maximize your profits by pricing your gift baskets correctly. You’ll |

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Personal Enrichment, Photography also see how to collect payments involving cash, checks, and credit cards. After that, you’ll investigate cost-effective ways to ship and deliver the gorgeous gift baskets you create. And of course, you’ll want a Web site - so this course will teach you how to create an attractive, professional-looking site that entices customers to buy your baskets. In addition, you’ll find out the sales secrets that most long-time designers won’t reveal, such as standalone gift sales and drop shipping. Finally, and best of all, you’ll follow step-by-step instructions to make your very first professionally-styled gift basket! By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to start your own business as a gift basket designer and you’ll have the confidence you need to excel in this fun and profitable career. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Sarah Smallwood Explore a career in interior design as you learn how to transform any room into a beautiful and functional space. $109 CEU’s 2.4

Introduction to Guitar Instructor: Edward Burns Learn to play guitar, and become the musician you’ve always wanted to be! In these fun and informative lessons, you’ll build basic guitar skills step-by-step with the help of hands-on exercises, audio and video recordings, and detailed illustrations. First, you’ll get to know all the parts of your guitar, from frets to strings, and learn how to tune your instrument. After that, you’ll explore the fundamentals of music notation and find out how to produce clear, beautiful notes and chords. You’ll also discover how to control your rhythm, tempo, and volume, and how to express yourself artistically. You’ll make rapid progress as you follow a carefully planned practice schedule that reinforces each new skill you learn. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate student, this course will take your musical talent to the next level. By the time you’re finished, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a skilled guitar player. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

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Instructor: Jennifer Wolf Learn to manage your life more effectively, from streamlining your daily routines and dealing with challenging behaviors to handling conflicts and building a support network. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Navigating Divorce Instructor: Carolyne Call Getting through a divorce is a daunting, emotional, and disori- enting process. In this course, you’ll learn how to move through the divorce process step by step to gain a sense of control and stabil- ity, and emerge on the other side as a healthier and happier person. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Introduction to Interior Design

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Managing Life as a Single Parent

$109 CEU’s 2.4

learn tools and techniques to help you make better design decisions and achieve greater efficiencies as you develop your own games. You’ll learn why many games fail and how to ensure your games are positioned for success. During the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience in many of the game development processes. By the end of the course, you’ll have the experience and confidence to start developing your own game. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Mastering Your Digital SLR Camera Instructor: Curt Simmons Take your photography to the next level with your Digital SLR camera by learning how to master lenses, apertures, shutter speed, exposure settings, and more. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Teaching Writing: Grades K-3 Instructor: Sara Hardin Examine the developmental stages of writing, from scribbling to the standard spelling stage, so that you can foster your students’ skills and gently nudge them to grow as authors. This course is full of practical ideas that you can use to motivate students in your classroom. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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How to Get Started in Game Development Instructor: Edward Lavieri There’s never been a better time to start a career in the game development industry. Games can be found on computers, the Web, gaming consoles, and virtually every mobile tablet and phone. Industry forecasts indicate that gaming will be worth close to $100 billion dollars in the next two years. Talented, creative, and enthusiastic people are in great demand in this industry. Whether you want to start your own indie game project in your basement or work with a small creative team or for a large game development studio, this course will prepare you to start developing your own games. You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of game development and get an overview of game genres, platforms, and audiences. Next, you’ll

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Discover Digital Photography Instructor: Beverly Schulz Learn the basics of digital photography, equipment, software, digital darkroom, Internet and email use, and more. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Secrets of Better Photography Instructor: Beverly Schulz Explore strategies and learn a variety of tricks to create excellent photographs in all types of situations. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Photographing People With Your Digital Camera Instructor: Curt Simmons Discover how to take beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Ready, Set, Read! Instructor: Kt Paxton Using the latest research, become a powerful guide to literacy development for young children. Relish the smallest events that can be big steps in reading and writing success.

Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer

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Instructor: Beverly Schulz Learn the tricks and techniques digital photographers need to capture scenes from around the world and bring them home. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Instructor: Curt Simmons Learn how to use your digital camera to take stunning nature photos, including landscapes, flowers, animals, and even macro shots. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Teaching Math: Grades 4-6 Instructor: Michele Thrailkill Reinvent math instruction by bringing handson learning, inexpensive manipulative, and realworld connections into your classroom. $109 CEU’s 2.4

The Creative Classroom Instructor: Robin Sellers Enrich your teaching talents and encourage your students’ creative thinking as you learn to turn your classroom into a creative classroom.

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems Instructor: James Thompson An experienced classroom teacher divulges secret and time-tested techniques that will have your children behaving responsibly. $109 CEU’s 2.4

Survival Kit for New Teachers Instructor: Tracey Birch Whether you’re already teaching, newly credentialed, or a substitute looking to become

Instructor: Holly Trimble Increase your effectiveness as a science teacher for children in fourth through sixth grades.

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Teaching Science: Grades 4-6

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Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom Instructor: Tracey Birch Improve your ability to teach diverse learners with real-world examples from elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Integrating Technology in the Classroom Instructor: Robin Sellers Take your teaching to another level with these fun new ways to incorporate technology into your lesson plans Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Using the Internet in the Classroom Instructor: Robin Sellers Harness the power of the Internet to make your textbooks and lessons come alive! Teach students to locate and evaluate Internet resources, use email, and more Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Writing for Children Instructor: Carol Parenzan Smalley Discover how you can touch the hearts of children by creating books for them. Explore the changing world of children’s literature and understand the various formats - from baby’s first books to novels for young adults. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Grammar Refresher Instructor: Ellen Feld Gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct documents and speeches. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Speed Spanish Instructor: Dan Mikels Learn easy ways to form sentences in Spanish and you’ll be able to engage in conversational Spanish in no time. ¡Qué Bueno! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Speed Spanish II

Writing for ESL

Instructor: Dan Mikels Continue gaining comfort in Spanish-speaking situations by learning additional sentence structures, grammar, and pronunciation techniques.

Instructor: Sabri Bebawi Has your academic or career progress been slowed by the challenges of writing in English? Many ESL learners have excellent educations, training, and skills in their native countries. However, their dreams of success elude them in English-speaking countries because they cannot write effectively in their new language. This course will show you what English readers expect and how your writing can achieve your goals. You will learn about the entire writing process and its five stages: prewriting, outlining, writing, revising, and editing. In the first two stages, you will see how to generate and then focus your ideas. In the writing and revising stages, you will discover how to write clearly focused topic sentences and thesis statements, which will guide you in writing logical, unified paragraphs and essays. In the final stage, you will refine and perfect your work, making it free of grammatical and punctuation errors. When you finish this course, you will be able to write clearly, logically, and cohesively, and you will be able to apply what you have learned in any academic or work setting.

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Speed Spanish III Instructor: Dan Mikels Master your ability to speak, understand, and read Spanish by taking the final installment in our unique three-part Speed Spanish learning series. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Instant Italian Instructor: Robert Bertoldi This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. The course audio even lets you hear and practice Italian with a simple click of your mouse. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Instructor: Amy Page This course will teach you how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You’ll learn practical, common phrases that will make your trip to the many Frenchspeaking regions of the world more pleasant. You’ll learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you’ll be surprised how easy it can be to speak another language! Each lesson introduces a scenario, presented in short dialogues. You’ll be able to practice and learn both sides of the conversation, so you’ll easily understand and expect common responses. Every lesson also has cultural tips, which will make you more comfortable in a foreign setting. This course will help you master the best pronunciations. Simply click on each word to hear it spoken! This course makes learning French fun and surprisingly easy. You’ll be pleased with your quick progress, and you’ll be prepared for your next trip! $109 CEU’s 2.4

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Merrill Ream Speed Reading

Beginning Conversational French

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Instructor: Merrill Ream Save yourself time by reading faster and with better comprehension. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Math Refresher Instructor: Ivy Bishop Gain confidence in your basic math skills and start using math to your advantage. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Introduction to Algebra Instructor: Sharon Daniels Become skilled at solving a variety of algebraic problems and understand how algebra is relevant to almost every aspect of your daily life. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Enhancing Language Development in Childhood Instructor: Kt Paxton Discover how children learn to process language and how they become proficient speakers and thinkers. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Understanding Adolescents Instructor: Sonya Jodoin Uncover the secrets of the adoles- cent mind and gain valuable information on how they think, how they feel, and how their identities develop. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL Instructor: Dr. Tom Scovel Would you like to increase your effectiveness as an English language teacher? Would you like to go beyond the well-known methods that often leave teachers frustrated with their one-sizefits-all approach? This course will take you on a fascinating exploration of what it means to be a teacher, how to understand who your students are and the needs they have, and how to choose the most appropriate materials and activities for your classroom. You’ll learn how you can choose and fine-tune the principles that exactly fit your teaching situation. During the next six weeks, we’ll rethink the traditional native vs. nonnative speaker distinction, see why teaching English is so different from teaching other subjects, and explore innovative approaches like Communicative Language Teaching and the lexical approach. You’ll gain new insights and ideas for teaching vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You’ll also discover what some of your options are in designing fair and accurate tests. Also, students who successfully complete this course will receive a TESOL Certificate of Completion. So join us on this journey of becoming a more reflective and effective English language teacher! Course content is approved by the TESOL Professional Development Committee so students who successfully complete this course receive a TESOL Certificate of Completion. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Guided Reading: Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom

Singapore Math Strategies: Model Drawing for Grades 1-6

Response to Intervention: Reading Strategies That Work

Instructor: Marsha Spears Learn creative ways to bring differentiated instruction and guided reading to life in your classroom.

Instructor: Anni Stipek In this professional development course for teachers, you’ll get the training you need to start teaching model drawing, the powerful Singapore Math strategy that gives word problems a visual context. As a teacher, you know that many students groan when it’s time to solve word problems. Why is that? Are the problems too difficult? Do students get lost trying to decipher the wording or figure out the computation? Do they simply not know which strategy to use? Actually, it’s a combination of all these issues. Luckily, model drawing, a Singapore Math strategy for working word problems, will help your students start to enjoy math in a way they may never have before. The secret behind model drawing is that it gives students a concrete, reliable set of seven steps that they can use to solve 80% of the word problems out there. They won’t have to memorize 20 different techniques and know when to use which anymore. Instead, they’ll learn how to read the problem, determine its variables, draw a unit bar (the visual model), adjust that bar, place the question mark to indicate what they’re solving for, do the computation, and write a complete sentence at the end. Does it sound too good to be true? This six-week course will prove to you just how effective model drawing can be in your classroom!

Instructor: Instructors Various Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could be proactive in helping our struggling readers? Well, we can! In this six-week course, you’ll learn response to intervention (RTI) strategies that ensure the struggling readers in your classroom get the help and education they need. RTI is research based and gives us a strategic plan to bring tiered interventions to our students, at their reading level and with their unique challenges in mind. Helping them with phonics, fluency, vocabulary mastery, comprehension, and writing, these intervention strategies tackle the toughest literacy problems with flexibility and creativity. During our time together, you’ll discover tools like Elkonin Boxes, alphabetic arcs, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and new and exciting graphic organizers. Whether you’re working with struggling readers in kindergarten or 12th grade, you’ll find that these strategies work with a full 80% of students, without the need for special pull-outs or extra IEP intervention. Why? Because RTI gets to the root of the problem - quickly! If you’re eager to learn the right ways to help your struggling readers make steady progress throughout the year, you’ll find that this course gives you the power to teach flexibly and creatively, without the need for extra training in literacy or fluency. As an added bonus, there’s nothing quite like helping students discover the pleasures of reading!

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Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities Instructor: Sara Hardin Successfully meet the diverse needs of the learning disabled students in your classroom. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Guided Reading and Writing: Strategies for Maximum Student Achievement Instructor: Marsha Spears Get the professional development training you need to improve student literacy as an accomplished teacher shares the secrets of turning guided reading strategies into opportunities for teaching writing Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Solving Classroom Discipline Problems II Instructor: James Thompson Use a six-step approach to solve severe and chronic discipline problems such as bullying, fighting, using abusive language, stealing, and refusing to work. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Creating the Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for Success Instructor: Ellen Arnold Get the training you need to reach the diverse mix of students you face every day. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Teaching Writing: Grades 4-6 Instructor: Melanie Park Explore new strategies to motivate and assist developing writers. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Creating a Classroom Web Site Instructor: Robin Sellers Become a more effective and dynamic teacher by learning how to create a classroom website. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Teaching Students With Autism: Strategies for Success

Homeschool With Success

Instructor: Ellen Arnold Help your students with high- functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome unlock their potential in the classroom.

Instructor: Instructors Various Discover how to homeschool your children in a way that ensures they get what they need both academically and socially.

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Practical Ideas for the Adult ESL/ EFL Classroom Instructor: Rob Jenkins Learn ESL teaching strategies that will set your adult ESL/EFL students up for success! Over the next six weeks, you’ll discover ways to teach ESL that create a meaningful and positive learning environment for your students. You’ll get to know what motivates them and how you can tailor your ESL teaching methods to their needs. We’ll look at the key role that planning plays, because when your students know what to expect, they’ll respond positively - and you’ll teach with more confidence. You’ll gather a wealth of principles for how to choose truly effective activities for such skills as listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and pronunciation. Along the way, you’ll pick up practical ways to incorporate both traditional and alternative forms of assessment into your classroom teaching. And finally, we’ll spend some time talking about how you can become a more reflective teacher and continue to grow both professionally and personally. By the end of this course, you’ll be teaching ESL in a way that helps your students move skillfully from the classroom to the real world! Course materials are developed by Heinle I Cengage Learning, a global leader in ESL/EFL materials. Course content is approved by the TESOL Professional Development Committee so students who successfully complete this course receive a TESOL Certificate of Completion. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Teaching ESL/EFL Reading Instructor: Neil Anderson Did you realize that reading is one of the most important skills you can teach? The skill of reading not only gives your students what they need to be successful learners, but it also makes them more self-confident and eager to learn their whole life long. It’s truly at the core of the other language skills - listening, speaking, writing, and grammar. In this course, you’ll learn how to show your students the value of reading to motivate them to become strong readers. Together, we’ll explore the core skills of intensive reading. Then we’ll examine extensive reading and how to integrate it into your curriculum. Next, we’ll cover ways to bring vocabulary teaching into your reading classroom. You’ll find out the difference between

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teaching comprehension and merely testing on it. They’re not the same! We’ll also look at ways to help your students develop a fluent reading rate and use strategies for reading successfully. And we’ll round out our time together by discussing how to plan effective lessons, design a strong reading curriculum, select appropriate reading materials, and assess students to encourage their growth. If you would like to pass a passion for reading on to your students, then this is the course for you! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Spanish in the Classroom Instructor: Tara Williams Learn the essential Spanish for teachers so you can communicate effectively with your Spanishspeaking students and parents. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Singapore Math: Number Sense and Computational Strategies Instructor: Anni Stipek Do your students cringe when it’s time to pull out their math books? For many students, basic math is a struggle. But for students and teachers in Singapore, math is much more intuitive. And Singaporean students have been top mathematics performers for over a decade! Using a layered curriculum founded on solid number sense and concrete, pictorial, and abstract computational strategies, Singaporean teachers make math purposeful, interesting, and relevant. Soon you’ll learn their secrets and be able to have the same kind of meaningful math lessons in your classroom. In this teacher training course, you’ll learn over two dozen strategies to make math click for your students. We’ll begin by exploring what Singapore Math is and how it has become such a powerful and highly regarded math curriculum. Then we’ll talk about how number sense and place value instruction are the basis for all Singapore Math. From there, we’ll learn a variety of computational strategies to make addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division a cinch. You won’t need a passport to discover the curriculum of the world’s math leader! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

$109 CEU’s 2.4

Teaching ESL/EFL Grammar Instructor: Diane Larsen-Freeman In this course, you’ll come to see English grammar as a three-dimensional process that’s useful in bringing coherence, cohesion, and texture to writing and speech. We’ll begin by considering seven definitions of grammar that we’ll draw on throughout the course. We’ll also discuss the differences between patterns and rules, and why second-language learners benefit from our instruction on both. You’ll learn why students need to understand the three dimensions of grammar - form, meaning, and use - and how seeing grammar as a dynamic and changing system helps students overcome many of their grammar challenges. You’ll also see why teaching grammar in a way that makes it personally meaningful to your students brings the best results. And since teaching isn’t just about presenting lessons, we’ll also go over the importance of reading your students - observing them to try to figure out what learning process they’re using. Get ready to discover how to teach grammar in a way that’s both effective and enjoyable for your students! Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Teaching ESL/EFL Vocabulary Instructor: Paul Nation Do you sometimes wonder if the vocabulary your textbook is teaching is really what your ESL students need to learn? Well, you’re not alone. Many teachers long to have a more precise and effective way of helping their students learn English vocabulary, and in this course, I’ll show you how. Over the next six weeks, you’ll discover what the different types of vocabulary are, as well as how to accurately assess what your students already know and what they need to learn. You’ll also explore the most powerful way of teaching vocabulary as you teach ESL: across the four strands. These four strands include meaning-focused input (listening and reading), meaning-focused output (speaking and writing), language-focused (deliberate) learning, and fluency development. You’ll find ways to evaluate how successful your vocabulary activities are, see how to teach vocabulary with content-based instruction, and explore how to monitor your students’ learning. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Teaching Preschool: A Year of Inspiring Lessons Instructor: Usha Fortna Learn how to come up with creative and balanced preschool lesson plans for every month of the school year. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Instructor: Sara Hardin Explore common disabilities you’ll encounter in the classroom and master techniques for promoting academic, behavioral, and social skills in students with special needs. $109 CEU’s 2.4

Instructor: Ann Linquist Hone the skills you need to communicate clearly on the job, express yourself fluently online, and show off your creative literary talents. $109 CEU’s 2.4

Teaching Adult Learners Instructor: James Thompson Discover how to use the latest educational tools and methods to create a student-centered classroom that is perfectly suited for adult learners. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Teaching Smarter With SMART Boards Instructor: Lori Elliott Master the use of SMART Board and SMART Notebook technology so you can create powerful interactive lessons that capture your students’ attention. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

Instructor: Laureen Reynolds Discover how easy and effective classroom centers can really be! In this course, you’ll learn how to create and implement activities that boost independent learning in the classroom. You’ll start out by learning what centers are (and aren’t), what benefits they offer, and how to make the most of them. Next, you’ll explore some very common mistakes teachers make with centers and gain tips for keeping your planning time to a minimum. You’ll also get step-by-step instructions for creating a centers schedule all your students can use independently - even if they can’t read. The insights you’ll gain will show you how to adjust your centers routine for both your fastest learners and those who need more time. Short on classroom space? You’ll get great ideas for storing your centers and explore some alternatives to having a permanent spot for every center. Increased small-group instruction time is one of the biggest benefits of centers, and you’ll explore the kinds of instruction you can pursue during centers time.

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Instructor: Ellen Arnold Learn practical strategies for helping children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) succeed in school. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Instructor: Anni Stipek When you say, It’s time for math, do your students roll their eyes? What teacher hasn’t dealt with that? It doesn’t have to be that way. In this course, you’ll master model drawing, a revolutionary technique for teaching problemsolving to middle school math students. Model drawing is a core part of Singapore Math, a base-10 math program that forms the foundation of math instruction in Singapore. When you introduce model drawing into your classroom, your students will succeed with word problems, build math skills, and develop self-confidence. And they’ll even look forward to math! You’ll learn how to use model drawing with many different types of word problems, including part-whole problems, word problems involving comparisons, and before-and-after word problems. You’ll also master advanced techniques to help you model more complex problems, and gain insights into how to guide students as they grapple with consecutive integers, remainders, percents, and problems involving rate and distance. Finally, you’ll put it all together as you create your own word problems based on models provided in the course. You’ll even learn how to train parents in the basics of model drawing so they can help their kids continue to build their problemsolving skills. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Singapore Math Strategies: Advanced Model Drawing for Grades 6-9

Writing Essentials

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Creating Classroom Centers

Instructor: Cheryl Dick Learn effective strategies for differentiating your assessments and empowering every student in your class to succeed

Teaching Students With ADHD

Empowering Students With Disabilities

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Differentiating K-12 Assessments

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Common Core Standards for English Language Arts K-5 Instructor: Katherine McKnight Discover the Common Core State (CCSS) standards for English language arts, and gain confidence in applying them to the K-5 classroom. In this course you’ll explore the basic elements of the standards - strands, anchor standards, and grade articulations and you’ll see how they relate to each other. You’ll be empowered to speak knowledgeably with parents, peers, and the community. We’ll explore the four English language strands reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language - outlining the goals that students will aim for in each of those areas. We’ll also examine how teaching literature gives students the opportunity to explore language, and consider the impact of a school-wide literacy plan. We’ll discuss the roles of technology, homework, curricula, and assessments in the classroom. Start 9/16, 10/14 Contact Hours 24

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Center for Professional Solutions A NEW division of Continuing Education serving businesses throughout the Columbus region

What we do: • Provide customized solutions in the form of consultation and training • Conduct a needs assessment with you to develop a unique action plan tailored to fit your company • Assist you in identifying and closing the gap between current and desired performance

Core offerings include: • Business Intelligence • Lean Six Sigma • Project Management • Talent Management • Customer Service

706.329.3595 or 706.507.8070 Call us today to schedule a meeting with our professional solutions consultant. Let us help you drive change and impact your business results!

Website: http://continuinged.columbusstate.edu/cps/

4225 University Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31907-5645 Columbus State University is a member of the University System of Georgia and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution

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Skilled Project Managers are In Demand Around the World Earn your certificate in Project Management and show employers that you have the knowledge, experience and education to effectively contribute to project team success. Call 706-507-8070 for more informaiton