Columbus State University Continuing and Professional Education Summer 2020 (Online Courses)

SUMMER 2020 right where you are

A MESSAGE FROM CPE CSU Continuing and Professional Education is proud to announce our Summer 2020 classes have moved online! We have worked closely with our instructors to develop courses that are easy to follow and take place in real-time, allowing you to interact with others, ask questions, and get feedback instantly.

Registration is easy and can be completed online, by email, or by calling 706-507-8070. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and a reliable internet connection to participate.

Your instructors will provide you with all the details on how to access your online class before your class start date.

Questions? We're always here to help! Please don't hesitate to send us an email at assistance@columbusstate.edu.

HOW TO REGISTER

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columbusstate.edu/ce assistance@columbusstate.edu

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TIPS FOR LEARNING ONLINE Print out your syllabus It is easier to not miss important dates and details if you have a tangible syllabus on hand.

Use the syllabus to map out your assignments on a calendar so that you don’t miss deadlines!

Create a structured schedule for productivity Maximize efficiency by carving out time in your daily schedule to get work done.

Creating a schedule and setting boundaries allows you to balance your priorities in a more effective way!

Don’t be afraid to ask questions Having trouble understanding an assignment? Don’t be shy to ask your instructor for more explanation.

Making a connection with your instructor will help him/her get to know you, which will positively affect your trajectory in the course.

Connect with your classmates Use the discussion boards to make connections with your classmates!

Making allies in an online course will help you feel more engaged as you work through the assignments.

Organize your files Saving your assignments and documents in an efficient manner will make for easy retrieval. Even if the course is complete, you never know if you’ll need to use your work again in the future!

Get & Stay Connected Make sure you have reliable internet and access to a computer with a microphone and webcam.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA Our instructor is the area's most knowledgeable camera guy, and he can help demystify your digital camera. In the morning, get acquainted with your controls and menus; then go outside and practice your new skills. Your photography will never be the same. This class is not part of our certificate program.s.

June 6, 9am- 4pm

$89

ID: 83808

CAMERA LAB Modern digital cameras are amazingly complex pieces of machinery that require you to navigate a dazzling array of menu options, multi-function buttons and switches to operate, and the manufacturer's user manuals can be frustrating to use. This class will teach you the essential settings for your specific camera, train you to use those settings, and prepare you for Digital Photography I.

June 13, 9am- 4pm

$89

ID: 83807

PHOTOSHOP II Go beyond the fundamentals with more advanced selection, masking, retouching and layer techniques. Also learn to use the history panel, history brush, and much more while working on your own image files.

July 14- 23 | T, Th | 6- 9pm

$219

ID: 84644

PHOTOGRAPHY ONLINE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITIQUES There comes a time in your development as a photographer when all of your images seem pretty good, but you need the guidance of a more experienced photographer to take your work to the next level. Bring your images and have them critiqued by a PPA Judge and Master Photographer. You will gain insights into exposure, composition, lighting, posing and emotional impact as the instructor critiques your work and that of your classmates.

July 18, 9am- 4pm

$89

ID: 83811

PHOTOSHOP: CREATING A COMPOSITE If you have ever wanted to combine more than one photograph in a single image, this class is for you. Learn to create a new document in Photoshop, then import 2-3 photos into that document and combine them using a variety of methods. This class isn't offered often, so don't miss this opportunity!

For intermediate Photoshop users.

July 25, 9am- 4pm

$89

ID: 83813

SUMMER 2O2O WATERCOLOR CRASH COURSE Brenda has developed a unique, condensed method of teaching so that anyone can experience the exciting medium of watercolor-- no drawing or previous painting experience is necessary! You will learn how to transfer one of the line drawings to your watercolor paper, how to mix primary colors to make all the colors for that painting, and basic watercolor techniques that can be used in any painting! Brenda’s demonstrations will walk you step by step through the entire process and--in just four hours--you will have the satisfaction of finishing a small painting to take home. You will be amazed by what you can accomplish!

Subject: Tybee Island Lighthouse

June 20, 12:30- 4:30pm

$69

ID: 83826

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ART ONLINE DRAWING CRASH COURSE! This four hour class serves as a great introduction to drawing if you're a beginner and a wonderful review if you've drawn before. Improve your observation skills and experience how drawing can become a time of meditation.

Complete a series of exercises that focus on form, dimension, shading, and basic perspective. You will also be introduced to the intuitive world of artists with exercises from drawing on the right side of the brain.

July 11, 12:30- 4:30pm

$69

ID: 83827

DANCE ONLINE ADULT BEGINNER'S BALLET: LEVEL I Join Katy Hamrick, one of CSU Dance Conservatory's expert instructors, as she introduces you to the elementary positions of classical ballet. Classes are slow and thorough to ensure proper alignment and understanding. You'll gain strength, endurance, and coordination as you gracefully reduce stress over the course of six weeks.

June 4- July 9, 5- 6pm | Th |

$79

ID: 85778

CRAFTS & HOBBIES ONLINE HOW TO CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS

Become a crocheter and learn a skill passed down through generations! Bring a friend or your teen and learn the basics of crochet--the chain, single, and double stitches. Then you'll be ready to make granny squares, blanket edges, and more!

May 18- June 6 | M | 6- 7:30pm

$49 ID: 83830

ORCHID GEN(I)US WORKSHOP

Take the mystery out of the mystical orchid and learn how to cultivate your own beautiful orchid garden. This course will introduce the Orchidaceae family and its most commonly cultivated hobby plants, the Phalaenopsis, or “moth orchid." We will teach you the science behind orchid care, including proper temperature, light, and use of fertilizer, as well as demonstrate orchid culture, repotting, and watering. Gain a better understanding of how to care for this gorgeous plant and leave with the knowhow required to conduct thoughtful research to cultivate your orchid own collection.

June 13, 10am- 12pm

$39

ID: 85720

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HOW TO KNI T FOR BEGI NNER S

HOUSEPLANTS 101

Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit the perfect scarf or a cozy pair of socks? Well, now you can with our beginners knitting course! In this course, learn how to cast on and off and a few basic stitch patterns! Come join us for this exciting class and impress all your friends and family!

Take your knowledge of houseplants to the next level with this two hour workshop. Learn how to pick the best plants for your home environment, how to keep them alive, and how to help them thrive. We'll explore the proper fertilizer, lighting, seasonal favorites, and answer any questions you may have!

June 29- July 13 | M | 6- 7:30pm

$49 ID: 83831

July 11, 10am- 12pm

$39

ID: 85721

LIFESTYLE ONLINE C ER TIFIC ATE IN BR AI N HEALTH

C ER TI FIC ATE I N STR ESS MANAGEMENT

Gain an understanding of the brain and explore how lifestyle choices impact this remarkable organ. This course offers techniques and insights based on recent scientific studies about fostering health, happiness and well-being to support a healthy brain.

Understand strategies and therapies used to reduce and manage stress. This course will help you explore the physiological, social and psychological impacts of stress and provide you with methods to get stress under control.

May 13- July 3

$79

ID: 84676

June 17- Aug 7

$79

ID: 84677

July 15- Sept 4

$79

ID: 84731

May 13- July 3

$109

ID: 84661

June 17- Aug 7

$109

ID: 84662

July 15- Sept 4

$109

ID: 84725

GENEALOGY BASIC S C ER TI FIC ATE IN FOOD , NUTR I TI ON, AND HEALTH The goal of this course is to provide a holistic overview of current food and nutritional issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health. Throughout this course, you will become more conscious of what you eat, why you eat it, how it is prepared, and what consequences your food choices have on your health as well as the health of the planet. You will also learn how to change your 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 will gain insight into how food interacts with your body on multiple levels—physical, mental-emotional, and spiritual—as well as the impact it has globally.

Learn to trace your family history and make it come alive.

This course provides hands-on examples that help you dig deeper into your family's past using several subscriptionbased websites that you will be able to access during the course.

May 13- July 3

$129

ID: 84673

June 17- Aug 7

$129

ID: 84674

July 15- Sept 4

$129

ID: 84729

HELPI NG ELD ER LY PAR ENTS Discover how to appreciate and cherish your aging parents. This course will help you learn what to expect, what to watch for, how to deal with physical and emotional challenges, and where to find resources to help as your parent or loved ones transition into their golden years.

May 13- July 3

$129

ID: 84101

June 17- Aug 7

$129

ID: 84102

May 13- July 3

$129

ID: 84670

July 15- Sept 4

$129

ID: 84103

June 17- Aug 7

$129

ID: 84671

July 15- Sept 4

$129

ID: 84727

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TEENS ONLINE pre-college basics for Gen-Z MANAGE YOUR MONEY MOVES! One thing your parents know for sure--money doesn’t grow on trees! This workshop will give you the tools to start building a solid financial plan. Whether entering the workforce or pursuing higher education, learn tips to navigate the world of loans and credit cards and create a budget that works for you!

June 6, 10am- 12pm

$59

ID: 83853

July 11, 10am- 12pm

$59

ID: 83854

THANK YOU, NEXT. . . TASK! Do you ever feel like there just isn’t enough time in the day?

Juggling studying, working, and socializing can leave you feeling overwhelmed. To avoid crashing-and-burning, you need to understand how to manage time, make smart choices, and prioritize! From practical meal planning and organizational advice to ways to avoid emotional burnout, this workshop has you covered. Whether you work or are in school, step off the struggle bus and learn how to manage time, unplug, and add structure your life!

June 13, 10am- 12pm

$59

ID: 83849

July 18, 10am- 12pm

$59

ID: 83848

KEEP C ALM AND GET PR EPAR ED You’re becoming an adult and that means lots of choices. So. Many. Choices. What career to pursue? What major to choose?

How do I register to vote? Do I need a resume? Who am I and what do I want and what happens when it doesn’t work out?!

Everyone asks these questions, regardless of age. But this may be the first time you are making the decisions on your own and that is scary! In this workshop you’ll learn about yourself and start to uncover what you want and how to get it.

June 20, 10am- 12 pm

$59

ID: 83851

July 25, 10am- 12pm

$59

ID: 83852

TAKE ALL 3 COURSES FOR JUST $169

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ONLINE BOOKKEEPING C ER TI FI C ATE

C ER TI FIC ATE I N PR OJEC T MANAGEMENT

How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business.

In today’s business environment, there is a need for good project management. Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Through continuous monitoring, early detection of variations to plan, schedule, and budget can be communicated to stakeholders for quick resolution, including project cancelation. Project management is one of the fastest paths to promotion by increasing your network through greater exposure.

June 1- Aug 28

$495

ID: 84037

MANAGEMENT C ER TIFIC ATE Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders. Nothing creates success like a solid foundation. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees, and increase your effectiveness and learn how to improve your management of time and productivity. Time is even more valuable in this century than in the last.

June 1- Aug 28

$595

ID: 83891

C ER TIFIC ATE I N AC C OUNTING AND FINANC E FOR NON-FI NANC I AL MANAGER S Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career!.

June 1- Aug 28

$495

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most soughtafter 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.

$495

$495

ID: 83968

C ER TI FIC ATE I N MASTER ING EXC EL 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. This Certificate will help you discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence.

June 1- Aug 28

$495

ID: 83982

C ER TI FIC ATE I N BUSI NESS WR ITING Discover the keys to successful writing for the workplace.

Whether you are writing a report, memo, letter or publicity notice, business writing has some defined characteristics for success. Successful communicators in the workplace move forward, others move back. Enhance your career by improving this critical communication skill!

June 1- Aug 28

$495

ID: 83949

ID: 83948

C ER TI FIC ATE I N D ATA ANALYSI S

June 1- Aug 28

June 1- Aug 28

ID: 83901

C ER TI FIC ATE I N NONPR OFIT AD MI NI STR ATION Nonprofits today need to be run like a business in many respects. You have competition, a need to generate income and a surplus, and staff need to be even more productive.

Get the best training on revenue generation for nonprofits, and program evaluation for nonprofits, with our Certificate in NonProfit Administration.

June 1- Aug 28

$595

ID: 83885

additional online courses are available at columbusstate.edu/ceonline

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C ER TIFIC ATE IN BASI C GAME D ESI GN Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This Certificate provides you with a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment.

June 1- July 31

$395

PR OGR AMMI NG FOR NON PR OGR AMMER S C ER TI FIC ATE With virtually every organization now involved or even dependent on programming, managing or working with programmers is now an important part of your toolkit. If you wish to communicate technically with programming teams or wish to code a bit yourself, this certificate is for you.

ID: 83977 June 1- Aug 28

$495

ID: 84029

C ER TI FIC ATE I N WEB D ESIGN Understanding what it takes to produce effective web design is essential in today's market of highly saturated digital competition. Discover the basics of web design using HTML and CSS. No prior knowledge of HTML or web design is required! Find out how to create effective and dynamic websites/applications and learn about responsive design process, advanced layout and design features using the Bootstrap framework, CMS frameworks, and industry standard technologies and frameworks.

June 1- Aug 28

$595

ID: 83998

ENTR EPR ENEUR SHIP C ER TIFIC ATE

D IGITAL MAR KETING C ER TIFIC ATE Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your website traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising. Relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies. No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary!

June 1- Aug 28

$495

ID: 83935

C ER TIFIC ATE IN LEAR NI NG STYLES New research and information is coming out frequently now about how your learners learn. In this Certificate in Learning Styles, you get the most advanced information about the three most important and most prevalent characteristics you experience with your participants: generation, gender, and the autism spectrum.

June 1- July 31

$395

ID: 83981

Boost your chances of success for your new or small business and reduce your risks. Get the latest on planning your business, brainstorming business ideas and a checklist for going into business. At the end of this certificate, 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 and market your new business.

June 1- Aug 28

$495

ID: 83909

C ER TI FIC ATE I N ONLINE TEAC HING This Certificate is for those new to teaching online or those already teaching online. Get the best instruction from the foremost authorities in online learning. From building an online course to improving an online course, from fostering online discussion to encouraging student interaction, from traditional assessment to online tests, the program will give you both the fundamentals of teaching online, as well as the most advanced tips and techniques in the business.

June 1- Aug 28

additional online courses are available at columbusstate.edu/ceonline

$495

ID: 83869

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ADVANCED CAREER DEVELOPMENT ONLINE

Prepare for your new career or a professional certification!

These expert-developed courses offer a flexible way to learn. Open enrollments let you start any time. And with up to 18 months access, you can learn when it’s convenient to you. Each course also comes with a dedicated Student Advisor, so you’re supported throughout your learning journey.

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