Class Schedule: Non-Credit

Center for Business & Industry
at Virginia Highlands Community College
PO Box 828, Abingdon, VA  24212-0828
Phone: (276) 739-2430  |  Fax: 276.739.2590

 

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Non-Credit Registration Information

To register for a non-credit class, complete the registration form, enclose your payment, and return to the CBI at least five days prior to the first class meeting. Registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis upon receipt of payment.

Cancellations
The College reserves the right to cancel any course that does not have sufficient enrollment. The decision is usually made two days prior to the first scheduled class meeting and all registrants will be notified promptly. A full refund is processed automatically. To help prevent cancellations, please register at least five days before a course is scheduled to begin.

Senior Citizens
In non-credit classes, senior citizens (60 years of age or above) may register in a non-credit course, tuition free, on a space available basis. In the case of a class that has insufficient paying enrollment, all senior citizens will be required to pay the full tuition for the class.

Refund Policy
In non-credit classes, full refunds will be given if a course is cancelled or if a student withdraws three days prior to the course. In order to receive a refund, request can be made in writing, by phone (276-739-2430), or in person.

 

Non-Credit Tuition Rates
Non-credit prices are listed beside each course and are for one class participant. They do not include course materials charges or supplies which vary with each class.

 



                                                                           Spring 2008
Local Government Academy

The Center for Business & Industry at Virginia Highlands Community College is pleased to offer this varied series of classes with the goal of assisting local government employees in their professional development in core skills as well as their technical knowledge.

Essential Skills of Leadership
- Tuesday, February 12 Cost: $79  CEU’s:  .35

This workshop builds a foundation that enables leaders to manage their team toward a shared goal; achieving your non-profit’s strategic objectives. 

25322         BUSC-1046-90            8:30 AM-12:30 PM   GRHL          CBI Staff

Essential Skills of Interviewing - Tuesday, February 26 Cost: $139  CEU’s:  .35

The best hiring decisions result in productive employees who enjoy their jobs and contribute to the organization.  Hiring the wrong person for the job is costly.  This 8 hour workshop teaches participants how to interview the behavior, motivations and knowledge that are needed to be successful in a job.  Human Resources professionals may use this class for HRCI credit.

61540         BUSC-1053-90            8:30 AM-5:00 PM      GRHL          CBI Staff

Essential Skills of Communication - Tuesday, February 19 Cost: $79 CEU’s:  .35

This 4 hour workshop will focus on one-on-one oral communication between team leaders and their teams. 

25324         BUSC-1073-90            8:30 AM-12:30 PM   GRHL          CBI Staff

Survival Spanish for Law Enforcement Officers - Thursdays, March 6 - April 3, Cost: $169 CEU’s:  1.35

This course prepares non-Spanish-speaking officers to use Spanish language skills to improve their ability to aid victims and control offenders in potentially dangerous situations involving Hispanics. Its goal is to enhance officer safety, increase professionalism of Spanish-English interchanges, and help minimize communication difficulties that may lead to legal liabilities. No prior knowledge of Spanish necessary. This program is intended for municipal police officers, sheriff’s deputies, state police officers, federal agents, campus police officers, private security guards, and investigators. 

61535      SPAN-1104-90        6:00 PM-9:00 PM    LRC-728   Wadle,G

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