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Non-Credit
Course Listing
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
Math Placement Review 1 (18 hours)
This course will provide a brief
refresher on high school level Mathematics.
$60
Math Placement Review 2 (18 hours)
This
course will provide a brief refresher on high school level Mathematics. $60
English Placement Review (18 hours)
This
course will provide a brief refresher on high school level English. $60
Teaching GED Prep (7 hours)
This
course will walk teachers through the GED Connection curriculum. $35
Teaching Basic Skills (7 hours)
This
course will walk teachers through the Workplace Essential Skills
curriculum. $35
Adult Education Teacher Training (20 hours)
This
course is to enhance the development of Adult Education instructors. $50
Basic ESOL (18 hours)
This
course is designed for adult ESOL students who are new comers to the
Intermediate ESOL (18 hours)
This
course will train ESOL students in the communication strategies to effectively function
in jobs where they have intensive contact with the public. $60
Advanced ESOL (18 hours)
This
course is designed to provide advanced ESOL students with the skills to pass
the INS examination and become naturalized
ARTS & CRAFTS
Aquatic Landscaping (40 hours)
This
course is an introduction to the art of Aquatic Landscaping (also called Water
Gardening). The course will explore
concepts of design for water gardens and will provide “hands-on” experience to
construct and maintain a water garden on campus. $328
Sewing Techniques (12 hours)
This
course is designed to prepare students to learn easy techniques in simple
dressmaking. $98
COMMUNICATION
Impromptu Speaking (4/8 hours)
Learn
how to deliver “off the cuff remarks.” This
class will explore guidelines and techniques that can help ease you through
most impromptu speaking experiences.
$25
NonVerbal Communication (40 hours)
This
class will explore how we communicate without words. By being sensitive to nonverbal communication,
you can pick up underlying messages and feelings that are conveyed and to
reduce miscommunication. $25
COMPUTER COURSES
Windows Applications Training (30 hours)
This
focused training concentrates on the five applications by Windows – Word,
Excel, Presentations, Access, Outlook, and Front-Page.
What’s New in Adobe Photoshop 7? (2 hours)
This
focused seminar concentrates on features new to Adobe’s latest version of
Photoshop. $15
Advanced Photoshop Layer & Channel Techniques (4 hours)
Learn
how to use layers and channels to organize and improve your workflow as well as
track large amounts of project information.
$49
Graphic Artist’s Web Readiness Primer (4 hours)
Introduction to concepts, methodologies, and practices for
Web design. $49
Digital Photo Restoration, Retouching, and Manipulation (8 hours)
This
class is a focused training session on using the powerful features of Adobe
Photoshop to retouch, restore, enhance, and manipulate photos digitally. $109
Photoshop WOW Special Effects (4 hours)
Learn
special effects using the Photoshop WOW Book.
$85
Creative Web Graphics (4 hours)
This
is an introduction to concepts and techniques for building creative web graphics,
graphical navigation, and banner advertising.
$50
Snapshots: PageMaker on PC (4/8 hours)
This
course focuses on page design for creating brochures and newsletters using a
PC. $66
Introduction to AS/400 – iSeries Platform (4/8 hours)
This
class will introduce the students to the AS/400 iSeries
platform and its capabilities. $75
AS/400 Query-iSeries (4/8 hours)
This
class will provide the students with the fundamentals of creating and editing Query
Definitions, from the simple to the complex, and also in running “one-time”
impromptu queries. $75
iSeries Application
Development Tools (16 hours)
This
class will enable applications developers to understand and be proficient in
the various utilities that are used to create files, screens, menus, etc., and
others that allow the updating and extracting of information in these
files. Some of these utilities are PDM,
SEU, SDA, UPDDTA, etc. $125
AS/400 ILE (16 hours)
This
ILE Conversion Class must emphasize conversion issues and application structure
design. The focus of the class must be
RPGLE module design, creation, maintenance strategies and activation group
structure. The student will learn the
processes and methodology to be used to build robust ILE applications, and also
V5 R1 RPGLE enhancements including ILE error handling. $125
Web Sphere Development Studio Client V5 – iSeries (16 hours)
This
course will cover the following:
Using Remote
Systems Explorer
Editing Source
with LPEX Editor
Compiling
Programs
Running iSeries commands from WDSc
Debugging with WDSc $125
AS/400 Control Language Programming – iSeries (32 hours)
This
class will enable the student to understand and be proficient with AS/400
Commands and the CL Language. The student
will use CL to control screens, menus, High Level Languages Programs, and
repetitive operational tasks such as saves, messaging, system cleanup,
etc. $225
RPG IV Advanced Topics – iSeries
(32 hours)
This
course is designed to enhance the RPG IV and ILE skills learned in the RPG IV
applications. $225
RPG IV Non-RPG Programmers – iSeries (40 hours)
This
course is designed to enhance the PRG IV and ILE skills learned in the ‘RPG IV
for non-RPG Programmers.’ $265
FITNESS
& RECREATION
Beginning Golf (12 hours)
Learn
the fundamental golf skills and knowledge so that playing the game of golf can
be appreciated and enjoyed. $125
Mastering Golf – Intermediate Level (12 hours)
Ready for the next level? Enrollment is limited. $125
Integrated Massage (12 hours)
A
combination of various styles of massage (Swedish, Zen-Touch Shiatzu, Barefoot Floor massage) giving the student a
sequence allowing for a one-hour massage session covering the whole body. This class will be taught as a “floor
massage.” $100
Meditation & Yoga (14 hours)
Learn
a variety of simple and enjoyable yoga and meditation techniques. You will learn supporting exercises such as
breathing, relaxation mantra, and visualization to help you overcome physical
discomfort, relax and improve your concentration. $123
Guitar for Beginners (16 hours)
This
course is designed to give a basic knowledge of music and guitar chords,
timing, rhythm and strumming. $100
Immediate Guitar (16 hours)
This
course will focus on picking and strumming the guitar using various techniques;
knowledge of transposing guitar chords, time signature and music theory. You must have some level of knowledge on how
to play the guitar at a comfortable level.
$100
HEALTH SCIENCES
Transition in Nursing I (25 hours)
This
course is a brief overview on the fundamental concepts and skills essential to
function as a community based health worker and school health provider. $165
Family Counseling & Therapy I (30 hours)
This
course is part 1 of a series of 2 that will introduce students to pursue the
practice of Family and Marriage Counseling and Therapy. $245
Medical Code & Billing (30 hours)
This
course focuses on medical billing and procedures as well as a diagnostic
coding. $250
School/Community Health (25 hours)
This
course will focus on the fundamentals of assisting personnel in the school health
office and to learn skills to function as a community based health care
provider. $250
Home Health (25
hours)
This
course provides an understanding of the role of the health care provider in a
home setting or long term care facility.
$250
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Training
(4/8/16 hours)
The Tour Guide Certification Training course is designed for
individuals who wish to become a certified
Call 735-5629 for more
information.
Customer Service
(4/8 hours)
This
course will present techniques and methods for Customer Service in the
Hospitality and Tourism Industry. It will focus on the training materials in
those areas and how to implement them.
Call
735-5629 for more information.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Basic Photography I
(12 hours)
It
is an introduction to the use of the 35mm camera designed for the beginner to
understand the basics of photography.
$55
Basic Photography II
(12 hours)
This
is Part II of the Basic Photography Course designed for those who already have
a working knowledge of their cameras but still need a lot of help in the
creative aspect of photography. $123
Introduction to Travel Photography (3 hours)
This
is an introduction to Travel Photography designed for those students who want
to improve their vacation photographs and take that post-card perfect
image. $18
Introduction to Street Photography (3 hours)
This
course is designed to help students identify such photo opportunities. $18
Basic Composition Techniques (12hours)
This
is an introduction to the different composition techniques available for
landscapes, architectural, street, travel, portraits and general
photography. $55
Point
and Shoot Camera (3 hours)
This
is a basic course for those students who want to improve their photos using
their point and shoot cameras. $18
Introduction
to Glamour/Fashion Photography (3 hours)
This
course is designed for those students who want to focus on the modeling aspect
of photography. $18
Introduction
to Black & White Photography (3 hours)
This
course is designed for those who want to learn the basic of this wonderful
medium and see what makes a black and white photo work. $18
Introduction
to Fine Art Photography
(3 hours)
This
course is designed for those who want to explore and capture the beauty of the
sensual figure. $18
Basic
Portraiture (12
hours)
This
course is designed for students who are interested in taking portraits and how
to go about putting together a successful portrait session. $55
Basic Landscape Photography (12 hours)
This
course is designed for outdoor photographers who want to improve their
landscape photographs. $55
PROFESSIONAL
CAREER SKILLS
SHRM Certification Preparation Course (40 hours)
This course will prepare you for the PHR or SPHR
certification exam. It will provide a
solid foundation for managing the HR challenges you face in today’s demanding
work environment. $1250 (member rate) $1300 (non- member
rate) The Society
of Human Resource Management
Notary Public (6 hours)
Interested
in becoming a Notary Public? Attend this
workshop to learn more about Notaries and prepare to take the Notary Public
Examination. Workshops will be offered
on two Saturdays. $50
Non-Life Insurance I (15 hours)
This
course is non-life insurance will give new students an introduction to basic concepts
on what insurance is for entry into the insurance industry. $164
Non-Life Insurance II (15 hours)
Students
equipped with general knowledge of insurance principals under Insurance I will
learn specific Basis Property and Casualty concepts. $175
Non-Life Insurance III (15 hours)
This
course is an advance study in preparation for insurance licensing and intended
for those who wish to pursue a professional career in insurance. $175
Food Service Manager’s Certification (20 hours)
Certification in compliance with Department
of Public Health and Social Services for food service managers in the food
service industry. $100
Teams and
An examination of group dynamics, trust, collaboration and
their role in building positive and productive work groups. Discussion of team stress and distress, ways
of working effectively as a team, and methods for incorporating team building
strategies in staff meetings, professional development activities, and
one-on-one counseling. $52
What a Supervisor Is and Does (6 hours)
Explores the
“person-in-the-middle” concept and supervisor’s role of looking up, down and
throughout the organization. $54
Leadership Skills Supervisors/Managers (6 hours)
This course is an overview of concepts/skills of
leadership; situation theory; styles; and the evaluation of leadership
performance will be topics covered in this workshop. $60
Supervisor’s Role in Increasing Productivity (6 hours)
Examines successful motivational techniques and how
supervisors to increase employee productivity might use these skills. $54
Leadership Skills for Supervisors/Managers (7 hours)
This course is an overview of concepts and skills of
leadership in the work setting. You will
learn the nature of leadership, situation theory, styles and the evaluation of
leadership performance. $60
Effective Performance Planning and Review (4/8
hours)
You will learn how to plan a person’s job responsibilities
including tasks and measurements of success; how to communicate those
responsibilities; and how to conduct performance reviews. $30
Employee Motivation and
Team building experiences and
ways to help motivate employees including exercises and rewards. $30
Dealing
with Difficult People (4/8 hours)
Focuses on methods and approaches for handling difficult
people and developing sound interpersonal relationships. $30
Business
Project Management (15 hours)
This section explores definitions in project management; the
Project Management Life Cycle; organizational matrices; and a project manager’s
role in each phase of project management.
$150
Fundamental
Skills of Managing (4/8 hours)
These are the primary skills that build rapport and
teamwork. This module teaches your team leaders how to maintain everyone's
self-esteem in a work interaction, how to actively listen to achieve consensus,
and how to encourage others to commit themselves to common goals. $120
Developing
Leadership Styles (6 hours)
Various leadership styles, their anticipated effects and
ways to pick the style best suited for your personality and situation. $54
Team Dynamics (4/8 hours)
Contains practical advice and
pragmatic examples to help you integrate teamwork skills into your repertoire. This module is organized into eight essential
topics that cover working in a team, essential elements of a team, how to be a
good team player, how to participate in efficient team meetings, team
development, and much more. At the end
of the module, online resources for further research are provided for every
topic. Four case studies will prompt you
to think critically about the issues facing teams. In addition, pre-assessment and
post-assessment activities help you evaluate your growth in teamwork knowledge
and skills. If you are a Business
Professional, Administrative Professional or Business student, you will
definitely enjoy this class.
Call
735-5574 for more information.
Leadership
in Organizations (4/8 hours)
This course is organized into eight topics for easy
reference. These topics provide an
overview of the responsibilities of leaders within an organization. You will learn different types of styles and
personalities; identify the characteristics and roles of leaders; assess your
leadership potential and develop a plan to accomplish your goals. If you are a Business Professional,
Administrative Professional or Business student, you will definitely enjoy this
class.
Call
735-5574 for more information.
Business
Etiquette and Protocol (4/8 hours)
In this course you will learn how to operate in various
environments and how to handle etiquette and protocol in a responsible
manner. If you are a Business
Professional, Administrative Professional or Business students, you will
definitely enjoy this class.
Call
735-5574 for more information.
Building
High Performance Teams (4/8 hours)
Team players are in high demand. You must have served in a team at some point
in your life – whether it’s temporary, permanent, high powered, self-managed or
even community service related. No
matter what the team situation, this course will help you maximize your
contribution, understand team roles, overcome conflict, negotiate solutions,
evaluate outcomes, and think creatively.
Call
735-5574 for more information.
Business
Skills Exercises (4/8 hours)
If you are a receptionist, telephone operator, or a
business student, then this course will provide realistic experiences to
improve your skills required for entry-level business employment. A combination of class work and home study
approach will be used. $120
Assigning
Tasks Effectively (4/8
hours)
This
module takes the participants step-by-step through the procedures for assigning
tasks effectively. It teaches them how to
form clear explanations, gain agreement, and confirm future plans and
commitments with team members. $120
Delegating
Effectively (4/8 hours)
This module gives valuable insights into and
practice of the Three W's of effective delegation: When should team leaders
delegate? Whom should they delegate to? What explanation should they give to
team members? $120
Performance
Assessment (4/8 hours)
Base assessments on facts and behaviors. Gain team member
participation in the assessment so that the team member will commit to
change. $120
Coaching
for Improved Performance
(4/8 hours)
Once
a team member's performance has been assessed, the team leader identifies
specific areas that need improvement. This module teaches the participant how
to demonstrate the needed skills of a team member and how to motivate him or
her to pursue them. $120
Using Positive Discipline (4/8 hours)
This
may seem like a contradiction in terms, but it doesn't have to be. Managers and
team leaders will learn how to change unacceptable behavior without causing
bruised and resentful egos. $120
Dealing with Conflicts/Complaints (4/8 hours)
This
module shows how to resolve simple complaints and identify the hidden agendas
that so often underlie the grievances.
$120
Preparing Your Staff for Change (4/8 hours)
As the link between management goals and the frontline
labor force, the manager or team leader is the key to preparing for change.
Dealing with the comfort level of team members and involving them in detailed
discussions will facilitate their acceptance of new ways of doing things. This
module teaches managers and team leaders how to introduce change without
inducing defensive reactions. $120
SPECIAL INTEREST
Do It Yourself Automotive (8 hours)
This
course is designed to help you learn basic techniques on how to do minor
maintenance on your vehicle! $66
Maintaining Your Generator – Part A (35 hours)
Learn
the basic fundamentals of generator training.
$131
Maintaining Your Generator – Part B (60 hours)
This is the continuing course of maintaining your
generator. You will learn the functions
of the magnetism of a generator, generator control, and apply basic generator
troubleshooting. $205
Cultures of the World – The
Learn the culture of the Philippine – language, people, the
arts, and the food! $164