Course Catalog by KSUCGPE

2021 | 2022

COURSE CATALOG

WHO IS CPE? CPE is a robust teaching college within Kennesaw State University that focuses on the skills and certificates needed to enhance careers and communities. We work closely with employers to identify the skills most needed in today’s workplace and design our courses around those skills that help you stand out in a competitive job market. Consider us your source for modern-day skillsets that can help you get that promotion or enjoy life after you leave the office.

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WE FOCUS ON THREE AREAS

We understand that sometimes you just want to take

• Corporate Learning

a class or you feel the need to get certified without

Helps organizations develop customized educational

earning another degree. Our role is to make your life,

programs that inspire employees to reach their full

career, company, and community a little brighter

potential as leaders and innovators.

through cost-effective education that fits your schedule. It shouldn’t cost a fortune to change careers or invest in

• Professional Advancement

your wellbeing. That’s why we’re here to help.

Allows you to take your career to the next level. Whether it is to switch career tracks or gain an edge for that

FINANCIAL AID

promotion, these courses prepare you for the modern

The College of Professional Education does not offer

workplace.

credit courses and is unable to process traditional forms of financial aid, such as HOPE Grant/Scholarship,

• Community Courses

Pell Grant, and Stafford Loan. However, we do offer

Include personal enrichment courses, OLLI courses for

a number of financial assistance opportunities for

those 50 and older, and SummerU camps for kids. These

furthering your education, including:

courses enrich lives and include diverse, popular courses that support our community.

CAREER SOLUTIONS Available for your benefit are a few tools to help you

WHY IT MATTERS

advance your career. Our pathway advising team

In today’s business world, you are your own brand, your

is happy to assist you with any questions you may

own moneymaker, and your own best source of income.

have and/or point you in the best direction for your

We want to help you invest in yourself. Why do we do it?

continuing education.Visit our career development

It’s simple. CPE is here to better the lives of those in our

resources page for the assistance you need.

community, including you.

The College of Professional Education is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

BUSINESS

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GET AHEAD IN YOUR CURRENT CAREER OR EXCEL IN A NEW CAREER. From the hottest tech and management certifications to the heart of healthcare, our professional certificate courses will prepare you for today’s most in-demand careers. Earning an industry-recognized certification shows your commitment to learning best practices and establishing your expertise in the field.

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BUSINESS Tuition

Bookkeeper Professional Certificate b RELATED ONLINE COURSES

ookkeeper Certificate B $2,195 Chartered Tax Professional Certificate $1,995

Certified Financial Planner™ Certificate

Delivery

$1,999

Galleria Center

Location

Hybrid w/ Online Live option)

This unique combination course will offer you

work with general ledgers, assets, liabilities,

the fundamental skills of effective bookkeeping.

equity accounts, balance sheets and income

You will become savvy with QuickBooks ac-

statements. You will also learn to compute and

counting software on a remote computer while

record basic book and tax depreciation, manage

being in an environment that allows for hands-

bills and invoices, reconcile bank and credit card

on QuickBooks practice inside and outside of

accounts, and provide financial statements for

the classroom. This program will teach you to

tax preparation.

$4,199

Online Live

KSU Center

Becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

by working professionals, our learning options

entitles you to use the distinguished CFP mark,

allow you to master the eight major domains

setting you apart in the financial services in-

covered on the CFP® exam. Topics in the course

dustry. In partnership with College for Financial

include the financial planning process, securi-

Planning®—a Kaplan Company, our Certificate

ties regulation and licensing, CFP Board ethics,

in Financial Planning program enables you to

the economic environment, the time value of

satisfy one of four CFP Board’s education re-

money, and planning for special situations such

quirements necessary to sit for the CFP exam.

as a college education, the formation and opera-

This program benefits both experienced pro-

tion of a closely held business, and disability. The

fessionals seeking to advance their careers and

course also previews wealth accumulation, tax,

those entering the field for the first time. Taught

retirement, and estate planning techniques.

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Tuition

Payroll Fundamentals Certificate

$1,299

Delivery

Online LiveGalleria

Location

KSU Center

Payroll Fundamentals (formerly PayTrain®

• Fringe benefits

Fundamentals), part of the Payroll Certificate

• Payroll reporting and employment taxes

Program, covers the fundamental concepts,

• Record keeping and payroll practices

calculations, fringe benefits, tax compliance,

• Payroll accounting

record keeping and best practices, account-

• Administration

ing, and administration as they apply to

Who should attend:

Payroll. Whether you want to prepare for the

• Entry-level payroll professionals

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or

• Payroll professionals preparing for the FPC or

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification exams, Payroll Fundamentals is ideal for providing you with the basic knowledge and skills required to maintain payroll compliance and prevent costly penalties. This course is great for new payroll professionals and those who support the payroll industry.

CPP examinations • Managers and supervisors providing strategic payroll management • Sales professionals and consultants serving the payroll industry • Systems analysts and engineers writing payroll programs

Topics include the introductory study of:

• Payroll service bureau client representatives

• Payroll concepts

• Human Resources Professionals PHR/SPHR

• Paycheck calculations

Certified

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BUSINESS

Payroll Mastery Certificate

Tuition

$1,499

Delivery

Online Live

Location

KSU Center

Payroll Mastery (formerly PayTrain® Mastery) is a

Topics include the advanced study of:

comprehensive course that provides you with a

• Payroll concepts

solid understanding of advanced payroll topics

• Paycheck calculations

necessary for payroll managers and supervisors.

• Fringe benefits

This course is ideal if you are an experienced

• Payroll reporting and employment taxes

payroll professional seeking compliance

• Record keeping and payroll practices

training, professional development, or for those

• Payroll accounting

getting ready for their CPP certification. For

• Management and administration

success on the CPP exam, this course should be

Who Should Attend:

taken after completing Payroll Fundamentals.

• Experienced payroll professionals

This course is offered in partnership with the

• Payroll professionals preparing for the FPC or

American Payroll Association and is taught by experienced instructors. For this course we will be using APA’s PayTrain Mastery body of knowledge materials.

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Advanced Topics for New Agents | $299

Adobe Certified Associate Certificate | $2,595

Finance and Settlement Procedures | $299

Certified Internal Auditor | $995

Georgia Real Estate Broker Prelicense | $399

Interior Design Certificate | $2,095

Georgia Real Estate Sales Prelicense Package | $499

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BUSINESS Tuition

Master the Skills of a Digital Marketer

$1500

Delivery

Online Classes

Our highly rated Digital Marketing Science

Location

Online

• How to Use Marketing Technology

course is fully online, combining on-demand

Gain in-demand technology certifications,

curriculum with optional weekly live/online

including Google Ads Search Certification,

group sessions.

Google Analytics Individual Qualification and

• Introduction to Digital Marketing This module will ground you in the core

Hubspot Email Marketing. • Your Digital Marketing Playbook

concepts you will need to be a successful

You’ll walk away with industry-recognized cer-

digital marketer.

tifications and a Strategic Digital Marketing

• Insights to Master Digital Marketing Channels

Playbook that showcases your robust dig-

You will learn marketing analytics, search

ital marketing skills to current and future

engine optimization, paid search, paid social,

employers.

content marketing and more.

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Tuition

Master the Skills of a Business Analyst

Delivery

$1499

Location

Online Classes

Our Business Analytics Science course com-

Online

• Accessing Data with SQL

bines online learning with weekly live/online

Retrieve and summarize data with SQL.

group sessions.

Develop SQL queries and learn techniques

• Business Analytics Fundamentals

such as filtering, working with joins and using

In a data-driven economy, creating value means leveraging data to solve problems.

aggregate functions. • Data Visualization and Technology

Learn how data can help you drive growth

Design research questions and select tools,

and influence decision-making.

techniques and visualization types to high-

• Technical Introduction: Data Modeling

light insights, and get hands-on with Tableau.

Determine the data set for answering key

• KPIs, Business Objectives, and More

research questions. Understand application

Develop business objectives and articulate

workflows, design tables, determine primary

their relationship to business performance.

keys and use the right data types effectively.

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BUSINESS Tuition

Drive Sales Success in Sales Operations

$999

Delivery

Online Classes

Our highly rated Sales Operations Science

Location

Online

• Sales Strategy

course combines online learning with weekly

You’ll go beyond the day-to-day tasks and

live/online peer roundtables facilitated by sales

see the big picture of how sales operations

ops practitioners. Master critical strategies and

supports a business. Grounded in strategies

concepts while earning 14 Salesforce Trailhead

which maximize sales performance, you’ll

badges.

dive into key elements like compensation

• Sales Operations Fundamentals

design, quota setting, and territory planning,

You’ll learn the basics of how a sales organization operates and how the strategic function of sales operations takes sales teams to the next level. • Hands-On Salesforce Experience You’ll set up and apply concepts from the course in a live Salesforce Developer environ-

and develop a strategic framework around efficient sales execution. • Career Planning We’ll break down roles within the sales organization and discuss potential paths for advancement in the discipline. • Results

ment, including building sales dashboards,

You’ll walk away with industry-recognized

reports, and learning the key elements of any

credentials and a Strategic Sales Operations

CRM automation.

Playbook that showcases your sales operations knowledge and skills.

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Tuition

Grow Your Small Business with Digital Marketing

Delivery

$799

Online Classes

Our Growth for Small Business course combines online learning with weekly live/online, mentor-led group sessions. Each week you’ll explore the key digital marketing fundamentals

Location

Online

• Tools & Technology Get hands-on with practical tools and tech platforms to outperform competitors. • Measurement & Performance

required for successfully growing your business.

Identify the most relevant digital marketing

• Website & Branding

metrics and KPIs to track and measure.

Build your brand online with best practices for desktop and mobile. • Channels & Strategies for Maximizing Growth Determine which channels and strategies are the most effective for growing your business by exploring SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing and more.

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HEALTHCARE

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BE THE HEART OF HEALTHCARE With an aging population and new medical technologies, healthcare is an excellent career choice for people who want to make a difference in their communities. Whether you’re interested in patient care, wellness, or administrative and medical support services, our certificate courses are taught by industry experts who will guide you through a comprehensive experience that includes both classroom learning and hands-on experience. You’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to work in hospitals, pharmacies, physician offices, long-term care facilities, and more.

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HEALTHCARE Tuition

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

$1,799

Delivery

Classroom

Location

KSU Center, Off-site

Certified Nursing Assistants work under the

fers, discharges, assessments and care planning,

supervision of a Registered Nurse to gather

mental health and sub-acute care, and resident

vital signs, patient data, and provide care for

safety. Hands-on training in basic nursing skills,

basic physical and emotional needs of patients.

wound care, restorative care, body mechanics,

Certified Nursing Assistants are an important

and measuring vital signs are also performed.

asset in nursing homes, assisted living centers,

Individuals interested in starting a career in the

long term care facilities, independent living

medical field, nursing or physician assistant

facilities, adult day care centers, home health

school applicants, prospective patient care

agencies, hospice agencies, and clinics. The

technicians, or those looking to develop skills

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate includes

may benefit from this program. This certificate

theory, hands-on instruction, and 30 hours of

program will assist students in preparing for

clinical training during the three-month pro-

the State of Georgia Nurse Aide Competency

gram. Students will learn body systems, disease

Examination conducted by the Nurse Aide

and infection control, legal and ethical issues,

Competency Evaluation Services (NACES). Exam

nutrition, and personal care skills. Students will

is included in tuition.

also learn how to assist with admissions, trans-

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Tuition

Medical Assisting Certificate

Delivery

$7,999

Classroom

Location

KSU Center, Off-site

Perform clinical and administrative tasks in

anatomy, physiology, medical terminology,

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the offices of physicians, chiropractors, and

medical office procedures, pharmacology,

Clinical Dental Assistant Certificate $2,095

other health practitioners while taking patient

medical ethics, and clinical procedures. Hands-

Mental Health Technician Professional Certificate $3,670

medical histories, checking vital signs, per-

on training is performed in capturing vital signs

forming laboratory tests, and administering

and measurements, venipuncture, laboratory

injections. This program includes lecture and a

procedures, electrocardiography, and assisting

clinical externship where you will learn human

with examinations and procedures.

Optician Certification Training $1,995

EKG Technician Certificate

$1,299

Hybrid Classes

KSU Center

EKG Technicians perform electrocardiograms

rhythms, AV blocks, and myocardial infarction.

and are one of the first people to assist patients

Individuals interested in starting a career in the

experiencing cardiac symptoms. EKGs are also

medical field, nursing or physician assistant

performed before and after operations, during

school applicants, prospective patient care

physical examinations of patients over 40, for

technicians, current nurses, or those looking to

patients with a history of heart disease, when

develop skills may benefit from this program.

patients are experiencing chest pains, and

This certificate program will assist students

when the doctor deems it necessary. Students

in preparing for the National Healthcareer

will learn anatomy of the cardiovascular system,

Association Certified EKG Technician (CET)

electrophysiology, lead placement, types of

exam.

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HEALTHCARE Tuition

Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

$1,499

Delivery

Hybrid Classes

Location

KSU Center

Phlebotomists work directly with patients to

procedures, heelsticks, and non-blood speci-

collect quality blood samples in clinical settings

mens are also performed. Individuals interested

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and prepare those samples for laboratory

in starting a career in the medical field, nurs-

Clinical Dental Assistant Certificate $2,095

testing. In some settings, a Phlebotomist may

ing or physician assistant school applicants,

perform bedside testing. The Phlebotomy

prospective patient care technicians, current

Technician Certificate includes theory and

nurses, or those looking to develop skills may

hands-on instruction during the two-month

benefit from this program. As a part of this

program. Students will learn the anatomy of the

program, students will participate in a live skills

circulatory system, medical terminology, quality

lab setting, performing venipunctures and

assurance, and infection control. Students will

capillary sticks. This 80 hour certificate program

also learn the basics of HIPAA security and

will assist students in preparing for the National

privacy as it relates to the profession. Hands-on

Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy

training in venipuncture procedures, capillary

Technician (CPT) exam.

Medical Office Manager Certificate $3,995

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Tuition

Medical Coding Specialist Certificate

Delivery

$1,999

Online Live

Location

KSU Center

Do you aspire to be an integral part of the

instruction teaching you ICD-10-CM diagnosis

healthcare field? Our program has partnered

coding guidelines and conventions, outpatient

with the American Academy of Professional

and physician office, and HCPCS level II index

Coders™ (AAPC) to become a professional med-

coding. Additionally, you will learn CPT coding,

ical coding educational site – a gold standard

with emphasis on evaluation and management,

organization – which will help distinguish you

anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology and

as a qualified candidate looking to enter this

laboratory, and medicine coding. This certificate

rapidly growing field This program will train

program will assist you in preparing for the

you to successfully serve as the communication

American Academy of Professional Coders™

liaison between physician offices, patients,

Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam. This

and insurance companies while translating

program focuses solely on physician office

and assigning universally recognized codes to

coding and requires successful completion of

patient illnesses, injuries, and medical proce-

the Medical Office Assistant Certificate

dures. It also includes lecture and hands-on

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HEALTHCARE Tuition

Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Delivery

$1,799

Online Live

Location

KSU Center

Pharmacy Technicians assist licensed pharma-

references, alternative medicine, repackaging

cists in providing medication, medical devices

and compounding, and over-the-counter med-

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or products, and customer service to patients.

icines. Students will also learn names, actions,

Medical Transcription Certificate$2,695

Pharmacy Technicians may also perform

uses, and doses of medication with emphasis

tasks related to preparing or compounding

on medication safety, error prevention, and

patient medication, communicating with

mathematics. HIPAA security and privacy basics

physician offices or insurance companies, and

as it relates to the profession are also covered.

other administrative pharmaceutical duties.

Individuals interested in starting a career in the

Medical Billing and Coding Certificate$2,195 Pharmacy Technician Certificate$2,495

Pharmacy Technicians are a vital team member

medical field, nursing or pharmacy school ap-

in retail, mail order and hospital pharmacies The

plicants, or those looking to develop skills may

Pharmacy Technician Certificate includes theory

benefit from this program. This 65 hour certif-

and a pharmacy tour during the three-month

icate program will assist students in preparing

program. Students will learn dosage forms and

for the Pharmacy Technician Certification

classifications, pharmacy laws and regulations,

Exam (PTCE®).

prescription processing, drug information

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Tuition

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Delivery

$1,999

Online Live

Location

KSU Center

Medical Office Assistants are immersed in the

in electronic medical records, medical practice

daily front

management software, patient billing, and

ring the four-month program.

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Students will learn human anatomy and

insurance claims are also performed. Individuals

Medical Office Manager Certificate $3,995

medical terminology by body system, patient

interested in a career in the medical field or

reception and processing, office operations,

those looking to develop healthcare related skills

electronic medical records, basic diagnostic

may benefit from this program. This certificate

and procedural coding, health insurance claims,

program will assist students in preparing for

and practice management. Students will also

the National Healthcareer Association Certified

learn the basics of HIPAA security and privacy

Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.

Patient Advocacy Certificate $1,000

as it relates to the profession. Hands-on training

Medical Interpreter Certificate

$1,499

Hybrid Classes

KSU Center

The Medical Interpreter Certificate includes

Students will also focus on Hispanic cultural

theory and hands-on instruction during the ten-

appreciation and participate in bilingual discus-

week program. Students will learn and identify

sions, interviews, and presentations. Individuals

human anatomy in both languages, translate

interested in starting a career in the medical

medical documents from English to Spanish,

field, nurses or medical office staff, or those

communicate common medical terminology in

looking to develop skills may benefit from this

written and verbal formats, and understand the

program. The training will help prepare you for

code of ethics and roles of a Medical Interpreter.

taking a National certification test.

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HEALTHCARE

Personal Trainer Certificate

Tuition

$1,499

Delivery

Online Live

Location

KSU Center

Make a difference in the lives of others by help-

human anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition,

ing individuals improve their health through

principles of motivation, behavior change, and

physical fitness. According to the AJC, personal

building client rapport. Upon completion, you

training is one of the fastest growing job indus-

will develop a fully-customized exercise program

tries in Georgia with a growth of 32% since 2008.

for a prospective client. HIPAA security and

This program will teach you to assess individual

privacy are also covered. This certificate program

fitness levels and create customized plans to

will assist you in preparing for the American

help clients achieve personal fitness goals.

Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer

The course is comprised of a combination of

(CPT) exam. Tuition includes American Heart

classroom lecture and hands-on training in our

Association Heartsaver® CPR AED training.

on-site fitness center. You will learn the basics of

Health Coach Certificate

$1,099

Online Live

KSU Center

Help make a difference in the way people live by

This 30 hour program is a great fit if you are

expanding your expertise in the areas of exercise

interested in a specialty certification to enhance

science, fitness, and behavior modification. This

your work in fitness, nutrition, wellness, human

program includes topics to help change the eat-

resources, and the allied health professions or

ing habits and behaviors that keep individuals

if you just want the knowledge to help yourself,

from losing weight, as well as how to incorpo-

family, or friends in the ongoing quest to live a

rate physical activity to improve overall health.

fit and healthy lifestyle.

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HOSPITALITY

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TRANSFORM YOUR PASSION INTO A CAREER Learn to succeed in today’s fast-paced hospitality industry and grow your professional connections! Whether you dream of putting on large events, helping people see the world or crafting unique gourmet dinners in a fine dining establishment, we can give you the background you need to make it happen. Our certificate courses are taught by industry experts who will guide you through a comprehensive experience that includes both classroom learning and hands-on experience. You’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to take your career to the next level.

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HOSPITALITY Tuition

Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate

$9,995

Delivery

Classroom

Location

KSU Center

Earn your chef hat in a fraction of the time and

students in a classroom setting and instill in

cost of similar programs. Earn a prestigious

them the fundamental kitchen skills needed to

Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate in this highly

enter the culinary industry. As the course pro-

in-depth six-month program creatively mod-

gresses, students will partake in interactive and

eled after the European approach of culinary

engaging events allowing them to hone their

education, this innovative course is designed

craft of becoming a culinary artist. Special event

to combine classroom instruction and practical

nights including Mystery Basket and Chef’s

application. Students are placed in an authentic

Table add to the well-rounded experience.

kitchen environment learning and working

Students will also receive instruction in ServSafe

alongside professional chefs and their staff.

Certification in preparation for the ServSafe

Knife skills, nutrition, and the entire cooking pro-

examination administered by the National

cess, from food and equipment prep to plating

Restaurant Association. Upon passing the exam,

and serving exquisite dishes, will be covered in

aspiring chefs will earn clearance to work in any

a weekly format. A distinct offering of appren-

food establishment. This intensive training will

ticeship sites provides an enriching real-world

ignite your journey toward a rewarding career

experience. The comprehensive training pro-

in the culinary profession. If you aspire to lead

gram is led by a distinguished professional chef

large catering events or craft unique gourmet

who possesses more than 20 years of relevant

dinners in prominent dining establishments, we

experience. Chef Rich Matthews will instruct

can give you the tools needed to succeed.

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Tuition

Event Planning and Management Certificate

$999

Delivery

Online Live

Location

Galleria Center

This is a comprehensive overview course where

Anyone who is looking to begin a career in event

you’ll learn the building blocks of hosting and

planning or currently works in event planning,

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managing safe, effective events. You will explore

but would like to take their career to a new level

Event Management and Design Certificate $2,095

a wide range of event types from corporate to

of understanding and networking, is encouraged

special events. This program covers topics such

to take this class. This course helps prepare

as risk management, site selection, contracts,

students to succeed in the hospitality industry.

Wedding Planner Certificate $1,695

marketing and budgeting of various event types.

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LEGAL

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FACILITATE AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM Paralegal positions are among the fastest-growing, well-paying jobs in Georgia that don’t require a four-year college degree. Taught by practicing attorneys, our Paralegal Certificate features 13 courses that focus on Georgia law, while offering flexible scheduling, and pay-as-you-go pricing. As a Paralegal student, you’ll have access to our onsite Joe R. Edwards Law Library and access to job and internship opportunities. The certificate can be completed in as little as one year.

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LEGAL Tuition

Paralegal Civil Litigation I

Paralegal - Tort Law

$279

Delivery

Online Live

Location

KSU Center, Galleria

The second course in the two-part litigation

organizing documents, interrogatories and

series. You will learn how to assist counsel to

pleadings, file summaries, and chronologies.

prepare for litigation, including producing and

Prerequisite: Civil Litigation I

$279

Online Live

KSU Center, Galleria

This course deals with the law of torts - civil

the right of a plaintiff to bring suit against a

wrongs - and the claims and defenses available

defendant. In this course students will learn

to the parties. Tort law includes automobile

the fundamentals of tort law including how to

accidents, product liability, premises liability,

identify a tort

professional malpractice, trespass, nuisance,

and how tort claims are filed, investigated,

defamation, negligence, strict liability, inva-

pursued and defended.

sion of privacy and various factors that affect

Paralegal - Legal Research and Writing II

$279

Online Live

KSU Center, Galleria

The second course in the two-part legal

ments. The focus is on techniques, methods and

research and writing series. You will develop

legal terminology. Prerequisite for this course:

research skills and the ability to write legal docu-

Legal Research and Writing I.

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Tuition

Paralegal - Law Office Management and Technology

Delivery

$379

Online Live

Location

KSU Center, Galleria

Develop essential skills you will utilize through-

also be introduced to Microsoft Office Suite,

out your legal career, including the parameters,

document assembly software, trial presentation

policies, and the different types of programs

software and online legal research engines.

you will be using as a paralegal. Focus on the

Students are required to have access to

nuts and bolts of a law office and the various

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students

legal management areas including legal fees,

should bring their textbook to class. Please note

timekeeping, billing and financial management,

that is an eight-week course.

ethics and professional responsibility. You will

Paralegal - Estate Planning and Probate

Paralegal - Contracts and Business Associations

$279

Online Live

KSU Center

Learn basic concepts and general procedures

also covers federal estate and gift taxes, estate

governing estates, trusts and wills. Instruction

planning, administration and probate.

$279

Online Live

KSU Center, Galleria

Legal concepts, principles, and procedures

remedies, and damages. Includes incorporation

behind contracts and corporations. Emphasis

procedures and regulations, business planning,

on interpretation, modification, and assign-

structure and organization.

ment of contracts, with instruction on breach,

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LEGAL Tuition

Paralegal - Criminal Law

Paralegal - Bankruptcy and Collection Law

$279

Delivery

Online Live

Location

KSU Center, Galleria

An introduction to substantive and constitution-

niques. Emphasis is placed on the practical uses

al law that includes search and seizure, arrest,

in assisting defense attorneys including proce-

confessions, citizens’ rights, court functions,

dural issues for arrest warrants, probable cause

admissible evidence and investigative tech-

hearings, grand juries and trial issues.

$279

Online Live

KSU Center, Galleria

An examination of relief available for individ-

presented. Special emphasis is placed on the

uals and businesses under the Bankruptcy

responsibilities of the paralegal in interviewing

Reform and Consumer Protection Act of

the client and preparing documents to be

2005 (BAPCPA) is the basis of this course. The

filed.

rights and duties of debtors and creditors are

Paralegal - Real Estate Law

$279

Online Live

Principles of real estate law are covered, includ-

estate law; examine a title and prepare a title

ing terminology, documents, types of estate

report; become familiar with the documents

ownership, mortgages, real estate closings,

required in residential and commercial real

title searches and courthouse records. You will

estate closings.

understand the basic concepts and terms of real

KSU Center, Galleria

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Tuition

Paralegal - Contracts and Business Associations

Delivery

$279

Online Live

Location

KSU Center, Galleria

Legal concepts, principles, and procedures

remedies, and damages. Includes incorporation

behind contracts and corporations. Emphasis

procedures and regulations, business planning,

on interpretation, modification, and assign-

structure and organization.

ment of contracts, with instruction on breach,

Paralegal Civil Litigation II

Paralegal - Family Law

$279

Online Live

KSU Center, Galleria

The second course in the two-part litigation

organizing documents, interrogatories and

series. You will learn how to assist counsel to

pleadings, file summaries, and chronologies.

prepare for litigation, including producing and

Prerequisite: Civil Litigation I

$279

Online Live

KSU Center, Galleria

Learn the practical and procedural aspects of

law, divorce, alimony, child custody, adoption,

family law practice. Includes matrimonial

paternity, abortion, and family violence.

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LEGAL

Paralegal - Overview of the Law

Tuition

$279

Delivery

Online Live

Location

KSU Center

Learn the principles of substantive and proce-

emphasis is given to the role of the paralegal,

dural law, and review functions of the judicial

including history and development of the

system, legislature, administrative agencies, law

profession, job responsibilities, prospects, ethics

firms, and legal departments in other firms. An

and personal characteristics for success.

$279

Online Live

Galleria Center

Learn the principles of substantive and proce-

including history and development of the

dural law, and review functions of the judicial

profession, job responsibilities, prospects, ethics

system, legislature, administrative agencies, law

and personal characteristics for success.

firms, and legal departments in other firms. An emphasis is given to the role of the paralegal,

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LEGAL

Anti-Fraud and Forensic Interview Specialist Certificate

Tuition

$2,899

Online Live

Location

Galleria Center

Enter the world of fraud and economic crime

limited to Law Enforcement (Detectives, Federal

investigation. This hybrid certificate program is

Agents, and Criminal Investigators), Regulatory

comprised of 5 modules that can be completed

Examiners, Corporate Security Investigators,

in under one year. The program is designed in

Loss Prevention Professionals, Forensic

partnership with the International Association

Accountants, Cyber-Crime Professionals,

of Interviewers (IAI) and the Georgia Office

Auditors, Compliance Professionals, Financial

of Inspector General (GAOIG). The program

Examiners, and Private Investigators. The field

is intended for college students as well as

of economic crime investigations as well as

post graduate working professionals, who

forensic interview and interrogation has and

are interested in or presently working in the

continues to grow exponentially within the

field of criminal/civil investigations, and/or

government and private sectors.

fraud examination between the government and private sectors. Applicable occupational career fields of interest include but are not

Delivery

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MANAGEMENT

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BE AN INDUSTRY LEADER Master skills that are crucial across multiple industries and gain qualifications employers routinely seek.

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MANAGMENT Tuition

Project Management Certificate

$4,549

Delivery

Online Live

Location

KSU Center, Galleria

The Project Management Certificate at the

and execute a project, analyze project flow,

College of Graduate and Professional Education

resources, timelines, and budget requirements,

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will help you earn the widely-recognized PMP®

and more. This will be taught by industry pro-

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate $2,295

Certification, establish yourself as a leader in

fessionals with years of experience, this course

your industry, and prepare you to take the next

satisfies the 35 hours of project management

step in your career. After this course, you will

training required by the Project Management

be able to describe the 10 project management

Institute for the PMP® Certification.

knowledge areas with key inputs, outputs, tools,

course material covers the Project Management

and techniques, identify the PMI policies and

Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)® Guide and

procedures required to fulfill the standards

Standards. It will help prepare you to take the

of professional responsibility and ethics as a

Project Management Professional (PMP)® and

project manager, apply project management

Certified Associate in Project Management

principles in scope management, schedule

(CAPM)® exams. Professional (PMP)® and

management, and teaming, identify the tools

Certified Associate in Project Management

and techniques project managers use to plan

(CAPM)® exams.

Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate $2,095 Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate $1,995

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The

Tuition

Social Media Marketing Certificate

Delivery

$1,249

Online Live

Location

KSU Center, Galleria

Keep pace with one of the fastest moving

creation and management for blogs, pod-

mediums by effectively using social media to

casts, and posts. Additionally, you will become

market your business. This course is ideal for en-

savvy with the most popular outlets such as

trepreneurs, employees and businesses striving

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram

to expand brand awareness, increase exposure

and Pinterest. In doing so, you will gain the

and boost the bottom line. With global social

ability to identify the functionality differences

commerce revenues reaching $30 billion in 2015

of each platform and determine which are best

(mediabistro), more companies are utilizing so-

suited for your company’s success. The course

cial media than ever before. The comprehensive

will also discuss measuring metrics, legalities of

program will teach you the basics of content

social media, search

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MANAGEMENT

Human Resources Management SHRM-CP/ SHRM-SCP Certificate

Fundamentals of Human Resources Management

Tuition

$1,799

Delivery

Online Live

Location

KSU Center, Galleria

This comprehensive, instructor-led, online

This course offers convenience and there is no

version of the Human Resources Management

preset time that participants must be online.

SHRM-CP/SHRM-CP course, is recommended

The asynchronous learning environment allows

for those who are unable to attend an in-class

you to explore the course material in depth and

course. This HR course is designed as a prep

to express yourself in ways that are not always

course for HR professionals preparing to sit for

possible given the time constraints of a conven-

their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification. This

tional class. Since the course is instructor led,

course is also offered as an educational course

there are also optional assigned class chat times

for those wanting to learn more about the HR

in case students have unanswered questions.

profession. We teach using the SHRM Learning

Course material, including all 4 books, is entirely

System’s Body of Competency and Knowledge.

online.

$599

Online Live

KSU Center, Galleria

This is an overview and introductory course of

Topics Covered:

the Human Resource function where students

• The Functions and Roles of Human Resources

learn the building blocks of effective Human

Management

Resource Management. The class will focus

• Employment Law in Your Workplace

on the fundamental Federal laws that affect

• Effective Recruitment and Selection

Human Resources Administration in every com-

Techniques

pany large and small. It will also cover employee

• Basics of Compensation and Benefits

relations issues such as compensation, perfor-

• Talent Development

mance management, and discipline.

• Managing Employee Performance

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TECHNOLOGY

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GAIN VALUABLE TECH SKILLS. Professional workers enjoy the best prospects, reflecting continuing demand for higher-level skills needed to keep up with changes in technology. Stay at the forefront of fast-moving technology with these relevant courses.

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TECHNOLOGY

Tuition

CompTIA™ A+ Certificate

$1,299

Delivery

Online Live

Location

KSU Center

Discover how to troubleshoot a wide variety of

will be able to, install and configure PC system

issues, ranging from networking and operating

unit components and peripheral devices, install,

systems to mobile devices and security. CompTIA

configure, and troubleshoot displays, multimedia

A+ is the preferred performance-based qualifying

devices, and storage devices., install, configure,

credential for technical support and IT operation-

and troubleshoot internal system components,

al roles. It is known as the industry standard for

install, configure, and maintain operating

CompTIA™ Linux+ $1,395

launching IT careers into today’s digital world.

systems, explain network infrastructure, config-

CompTIA™ A+ Certification $2,095

This course will build on your existing user-level

ure network connection settings, manage users,

knowledge and experience with PC software and

workstations, and shared resources, compare and

hardware to present skills and concepts you will

contrast client-side virtualization and server-side

use on the job. Learn to assemble components

virtualization, implement physical security to

based on customer requirements, install, config-

protect equipment from theft and tampering,

ure, and maintain PCs, mobile devices, and soft-

secure workstations and data, troubleshoot

ware for end users, and understand the basics

workstation security issues, and support and

of networking and security forensics, scripting,

troubleshoot laptops, mobile devices, and print

virtualization, desktop imaging, and deployment.

devices.

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CompTIA™ IT Fundamentals Certification $1,095 CompTIA™ Network+ Certification $1,795 CompTIA™ Security+ Certification $1,795

Upon successful completion of the course, you

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TECHNOLOGY Tuition

Revit Architecture Essentials Certificate

$1,299

Delivery

Online Live

Location

Galleria Center

Learn to create a full 3D architectural project

purpose of BIM and how it is applied in the

model from the ground up using Autodesk

Revit software. By the end of the course, you

Revit. Utilize basic tools that the majority of

will be able to create levels and grids as datum

architectural users need to create walls, doors,

elements for a model, add component features,

windows, floors, ceilings, roofs, and stairs.

such as furniture and equipment, and set up

Navigate the Revit user interface and use the

sheets for plotting with text, dimensions, details,

basic drawing, editing, sketching, modifying,

tags, and schedules.

and viewing tools of the software. Discover the

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Tuition

Revit Architecture Intermediate Certificate

$1,299

Delivery

Classroom & Online Live

Continue building your knowledge of the Autodesk Revit software by learning to create and modify mass elements into many different shapes. Utilize Revit’s space planning tools to set up areas for rooms and apply colors to mark the different areas. Create, embellish, and render

Location

Galleria Center

• Create perspectives, sketches, exploded views, and solar studies • Render views that include materials, lighting, and enhancements such as people and plants • Create topographic surfaces, property lines, and building pads

perspective views for presentations to highlight

• Annotate site plans and add site components

walls, roofs, and floors. Learn the tools necessary

• Modify toposurfaces with subregions, splitting

to create topographic surfaces for site work and

surfaces, and grading the regions

add structural elements, while also utilizing the

• Create structural grids and add columns

software to collaborate within a project, be-

• Add foundation walls, footings, beams, and

tween projects, and with other users, firms, and

beam systems

disciplines. Link and import Revit and other CAD

• Create framing elevations and add braces

files. By the end of the course, you will be able

• Set up project phasing

to use Revit’s powerful Building Information

• Use multi-discipline coordination including

Modeling (BIM) engine to render a drawing from a concept to a complete model.

Copy/Monitor and Coordination Review • Import and export vector and raster files

• Create In-Place Conceptual Mass elements

Link Autodesk Revit files

• Use rooms and areas for space planning and analysis

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TECHNOLOGY Tuition

AutoCAD Essentials Certificate

$1,499

Delivery

Online Live

KSU Center

AutoCAD is the most widely used comput-

Learning Outcomes:

er-aided design (CAD) software for producing

• Demonstrate basic drawing and editing

architectural, engineering, and construction

commands

drawings. This program will teach the core

• Organize drawings using layers

topics required for preparing professional

• Create advanced object types such as arcs,

drawings using AutoCAD.

Learn to navigate

polylines, polygons, and ellipses

the AutoCAD workspace and use basic drawing,

• Set up and organize layouts in AutoCAD

editing, and viewing tools of the software. You

• Create and edit text in a drawing

will organize drawing objects on layers and

• Apply dimensions to drawings

insert reusable blocks. Prepare layouts to plot

• Demonstrate how to annotate drawings

and add text, hatching, and dimensions. You will

Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.

complete a hands-on project in this program

Working knowledge of computers and access

that can be used as a foundation for your profes-

to computer and Internet are required. Students

sional portfolio. Textbook is required at the first

should have a working knowledge of comput-

class meeting and is available at the KSU Center

ers. Access to the AutoCAD software outside

bookstore.

of class is recommended, but not required for successful completion.

Location

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Tuition

AutoCAD Intermediate Certificate

Delivery

$1,199

Online Live

Location

KSU Center

Continue learning how to work more effectively

dimensioning tools for a more complete and ad-

in AutoCAD in this Intermediate-level class. You

vanced drawing. Textbook is required at the first

will be able to better utilize productivity tools

class meeting and is available at the KSU Center

and learn how to work with constraints. Create

bookstore. Internet access is also required.

and organize more advanced blocks and layouts

Access to the AutoCAD software outside of the

as well as build templates and annotation

classroom is recommended, but not required for

styles from scratch. Learn how to use zoom

successful completion.

commands, external references, QuickCalc, and

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TECHNOLOGY

AutoCAD Advanced Certificate

Tuition

$1,499

Delivery

Online Live

Location

KSU Center

Advance your skills in the AutoCAD workspace

Learning Outcomes:

and gain the final pieces of knowledge you

• Demonstrate how to navigate the AutoCAD

need to pursue the Autodesk certification after the class. Learn to work with advanced tables, annotations, editing and viewing tools of the

software and system setup • Demonstrate how to work with advanced text objects and tables

AutoCAD software. You will create advanced

• Organize and manage drawings using layers

dynamic blocks and attributes and learn about

• Define dynamic blocks and attributes

sheet sets. Prepare to publish and use collabora-

• Use publishing, collaboration, and automation

tion tools all while managing layers and learning to use the right tools for optimal performance. You will complete a hands-on project in this program that can be used in your professional portfolio. Textbook is required at the first class meeting and is available at the KSU Center

tools • Show how to publish, create, and customize sheet sets • Demonstrate how to customize the AutoCAD user interface to increase productivity • Use macros and custom routines

bookstore. Internet access is also required.

Prerequisite: AutoCAD Essentials and AutoCAD

Access to the AutoCAD software outside of the

Intermediate or equivalent experience.

classroom is recommended, but not required for successful completion.

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TECHNOLOGY Tuition

Cisco CCNA Certificate

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$4,999

Delivery

Online Live

Location

KSU Center

Gain the knowledge necessary to earn the Cisco

you will learn to describe the architectures and

Certified Network Associate (CCNA v7) creden-

considerations related to wide area network

tial, preparing you for a career in networking. In

(WAN) technologies, quality of service (QoS)

this course, you will develop a comprehensive

mechanisms for secure remote access, along

foundation for designing, securing, operating,

with software-defined networking, virtual-

and troubleshooting computer networks on a

ization, & automation concepts supporting

scale from small business networks to enter-

network digitization. You will build these skills

prise networks. Discover how architectures,

through hands-on learning and essential career

models, protocols, and networking elements

skills, like problem solving and collaboration.

that connect users, devices, applications, and

This program includes a series of 3 courses from

data through the Internet as well as how IP

Cisco:

Introduction to Networks (ITN)

addressing and Ethernet function. Routing

Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

operations and switching technologies that

(SRWE) Enterprise Networking, Security, and

support small-to-medium business networks,

Automation (ENSA)

including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts are also discussed. Finally,

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Tuition

Information Systems Security Professional Certificate

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Delivery

$2,599

Online Live

Location

KSU Center

This course is approved for VA Education

give you a competitive edge in this popular field.

Benefits Companies are falling victim to data

Learn to secure information systems while be-

breaches at an alarming rate. This year, it is

coming thoroughly familiar with the domains of

projected that enterprises and governments will

the CISSP® Common Body of Knowledge (CISSP

fail to protect 75% of sensitive data (Gartner).

CBK®). Unlike boot camp courses, this program

Become a part of the solution by training to be

will teach you the essentials of Information

an asset in this critical industry. Yahoo ranked

Systems Security while helping prepare you for

Information Security as the No. 1 career field

the CISSP® exam once other exam eligibility

with a bright outlook that pays more than

requirements are met.

$70,000 a year. A professional certificate will

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