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Administrative Assistant Fundamentals  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Becky and Tony Swaim

Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations, and other industries have created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants. This course will help you d...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Assertive, Get  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Vivian Harte

Get Assertive! Are you tired of being intimidated and treated badly by others? Get the assertiveness training you need in order to be more confident and powerful with family members, friends, bosses, co-workers, professionals...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Business Fundamentals, Mastery of  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Tony Swaim

Mastery of Business Fundamentals Are you interested in acquiring practical business experience in strategic planning, management, and finance without enrolling in an MBA program? This course is for you! You'll understand the significance of st...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Business Writing, Effective  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Ann Linquist

Effective Business Writing Do you have a nagging suspicion that a small improvement in your writing skills might also improve your career prospects? Here’s how to fill in those gaps in your business writing skills so you can reach...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Communication, Interpersonal  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Laurel Bragstad

Interpersonal Communication Communication is more than speaking, hearing, or even having a good vocabulary. This course explores strategies for success in everyday interpersonal communication. You'll explore clear examples of verbal and n...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Communication, Keys to Effective  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Dawn Lianna

Keys to Effective Communication Lost for words? Don't be! Learn to build rapport, trust, warmth, and respect through conversation.  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Computer Skills for the Workplace  $ 69 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  David Paquin

Computer Skills for the Workplace Learn the fundamental computer skills you need to succeed in today's workplace. You'll discover practical applications for email, word processors, spreadsheets, and databases, gaining a working foundation for t...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Difficult People, Achieving Success with  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Judy Snyder

Achieving Success with Difficult People Do you know people whose behavior makes completing even the simplest tasks difficult? Would you like to learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors or...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Get Funny!  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Joanna Sandsmark

Get Funny! Humor enhances everything you do, no matter whether you're looking to deliver better presentations, increase your marketability as a writer, deliver more hits to a Web site, or simply become friendlier and more...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Grammar Refresher  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Ellen Feld

Grammar Refresher Revive your lost or forgotten knowledge of English grammar and gain confidence in your ability to produce grammatically correct writing. Whether you’re a student or professional, a published or beginning...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Homeschool With Success  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Beverly Schulz

Homeschool With Success Discover what you need to know to homeschool your children successfully. You'll find out how to research legal requirements, choose the best curriculum, organize your school day, provide great socialization opp...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Individual Excellence  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Becky and Tony Swaim

Individual Excellence Master twelve career-enhancing skills including goal setting, time management, personal organization, and creativity.  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Job Search, 12 Steps to a Successful  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Todd Bermont

12 Steps to a Successful Job Search World-renowned author and career advisor shows you how to get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy.  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Journaling, Introduction to  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Cheryl Simpson

Introduction to Journaling This insightful course will help you discover an exciting new way to express yourself and enhance your creativity. You'll learn to use powerful journaling techniques to develop a deeper and more spiritual under...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Leadership  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Lynne Morton

Leadership Leadership skills can help you gain the respect and admiration of others, while also allowing you to enjoy success in your career and more control over your destiny. Contrary to popular belief, leadership skill...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Cynthia Christianson

Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow Design a life that makes you happy by learning how you can use work to express yourself and share your interests and talents.  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search  $ 69 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Linda Gravett

Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search This course, based on research and programs developed by AARP, is a guide for older workers looking to make a career change, find employment opportunities, or learn strategies that give them the best chance of...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Math, Everyday  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Ivy Bishop

Everyday Math Ever find math baffling? This course can help you gain confidence in your basic math skills so you can start using math to your advantage. You won't find any theory or memorization here. Each of your lessons w...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Optical Assistant, Become an  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Beverly Smith

Become an Optical Assistant If you think you'd like to become an optical assistant, this is the course for you! You'll get a comprehensive look into the world of optical assisting—a world that's getting more exciting all the time. Y...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Physical Therapy Aide, Become a  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Holly Trimble

Become a Physical Therapy Aide Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team while learning all about the human body, specific disorders, and the way physical therapists treat these disorders. You'll get trai...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Resume Writing Workshop  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Stephanie Donaldson

Resume Writing Workshop Create an effective resume, or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. This workshop will lead you through a self-assessment series so you will...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Skills for Making Great Decisions  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Donna Brown

Skills for Making Great Decisions Learn how to make excellent everyday decisions from an experienced counselor and life coach. Master techniques for achieving your goals, managing risk, dealing with crises, and making decisions--big and small--...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Speed Reading, Merrill Ream  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Merrill Ream

Merrill Ream Speed Reading Are you struggling to keep up with a flood of email, articles, reports, books, and other printed matter? Save yourself oodles of time by learning to read faster and with better comprehension from acclaimed spee...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Teaching ESL/EFL Grammar  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Diane Larsen-Freeman

Teaching ESL/EFL Grammar Do you feel confident enough with your knowledge of English grammar to teach grammar to ESL/EFL students? In this course, you'll learn about the importance of teaching grammar to EFL and ESL students and develo...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Teaching ESL/EFL Vocabulary  $ 75 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Paul Nation

Teaching ESL/EFL Vocabulary Do you know what the different types of vocabulary are and which ones your students most need to learn when you're teaching ESL? In this course, you'll discover how to determine what kinds of vocabulary to have...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Teams That Work, Building  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Vivian Harte

Building Teams That Work Teams are becoming a staple in today's workplace. In this course, you'll learn the components of a successful team and the stages of its development. You'll master the skills you'll need to effectively manage p...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Travel, Get Paid to  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Cherie Anderson

Get Paid to Travel Do you love to travel and enjoy working with individuals? A career as a professional tour director, tour guide, and cruise host may be the job for you! Tour directors are hired to escort local, domestic, and in...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Veterinary Assistant, Become a  $ 72 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Jeff Grognet

Become a Veterinary Assistant Do you like animals? Would you like to prepare for a career as a veterinary assistant? This course, taught by a practicing veterinarian and college instructor, will give you the information you need to counsel...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17


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