Basic Contractor Business Licensing Class - Cost: $199 includes textbooks

This 8-hour course is designed to provide a basic overview of the statutes and regulations that govern contractor licensing in Virginia. This course is recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board of Contractors.

31000

BLDG-1102-90

S (8/25)

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

VHSBI

Griffith,J

Cemetery Management - Cost: $165

This course focuses on procedures regarding cemetery rules and regulations as they relate to various aspects of cemetery operation. At the completion of the one-day class, participants will complete a test to become licensed cemetery operators in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

31168

BUSC-1025-90

Th (10/18)

8:30 AM-5:00 PM

LRC-728

Farris,D

Essential Skills of Leadership for Nonprofits - Cost: $45

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

47430

BUSC-1046-90

Th (11/13 & 11/15)

8:30 AM-5:00 PM

LRC-728

Farris,D

Marketing 101 for Nonprofits - Cost: $45

(Marketing and Public Relations Track) - Product. Place. Price. Promotion. Learn marketing basics to get your non-profit noticed.

47425

BUSC-1047-90

TTh (10/9 - 10/11)

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

LRC-728

Dunham, A

Essential Skills of Interviewing - Cost:  $179 (includes materials)

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. 

45370

BUSC-1053-90

T (10/30)

8:30 AM-5:00 PM

TBA

Staff

AchieveGlobal:  How to Lead Effective Meetings - Cost:  $179

The word meeting gets a bad rap.  Meetings are considered by some to be a necessary evil.  But the key to an effective meeting is an effective leader and facilitator.  In this 8 hour workshop, you will learn the skills that facilitators need to lead effective, result- oriented meetings. 

45370

BUSC-1054-90

T (10/16)

8:30 AM-5:00 PM

LRC-728

Staff

The Fish Philosophy for Customer Service - Cost:  $69

Fish is an exciting concept based on the World Famous ‘Pike Place’ Fish Market in Seattle, Washington where the energy is so infectious business people spend their lunch hour just watching the action and absorbing the energy.  Come learn four simple philosophies that will keep your customers coming back for more. 

47423

BUSC-1056-90

T (9/11)

9:00 AM-12:00 PM

LRC-728

Staff

The purpose of this workshop is to help supervisors become highly aware of daily coaching opportunities and to develop skills to coach effectively in diverse situations.

47439

BUSC-1057-90

T

8:30 AM-12:30 PM

LRC-728

Duffield, B

In this 8-hour workshop, you’ll learn the skills to expand the business relationship with your customers by identifying and satisfying additional customer needs. The training breaks down barriers by using language and context appropriate for employees who often feel they’re not really sales people. The skills help organizations both save money by solving problems better and faster and make money through cross-selling and up-selling.

47440

BUSC-1058-90

T

8:30 AM-5:00 PM

LRC-728

Duffield, B

In this 4-hour workshop you’ll learn the following: Understand the difficult people in your life, learn how to communicate with difficult people and learn how to bring out the best in even the most difficult people.

47441

BUSC-1059-90

TTh

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

LRC-728

Duffield, B

Train the Trainer - Cost: $179 (includes trainer resource materials)

This 4-hour workshop will show you how to optimize your training environment and training programs to achieve outstanding learning results. Topics covered include understanding different adult learning styles and how to accommodate them, engagement strategies for enhanced learning, presentation skills, etc.

47419

BUSC-1256-90

T (8/21)

8:30 AM-5:00 PM

LRC-728

Duffield, B

Command Spanish for Office Personnel - Cost:  $150 (includes materials)

Learn up to 30 important phrases for communicating with the growing Hispanic population.  Topics include greetings, providing instructions, and giving directions. 

45360

SPAN-1101-90

TTh (8/14 - 8/30)

6:00 PM-8:30 PM

MEC-507

Wadle, G

Survival Spanish for Supervisors - Cost: $150 (includes materials)

Learn up to 30 important phrases for communicating with your Hispanic workforce. Topics include greetings, safety issues, time and work schedule, and work rules and regulations.

45361

SPAN-1102-90

TTh (9/11 - 9/27)

6:00 PM-8:30 PM

TBA

Wadle, G

Command Spanish for Physician Office - Cost:  $150 (includes materials)

Learn up to 30 important phrases for communicating with your Hispanic patients.  Topics include greetings, scheduling appointments, patient registration and patient traffic. 

45366

SPAN-1103-90

TTh (11/6 - 11/28)

6:00 PM-8:30 PM

TBA

Wadle, G

Survival Spanish for Law Enforcement - Cost:  $150 (includes materials)

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. 

45362

SPAN-1104-90

TTh (10/9 - 10/25)

6:00 PM-8:30 PM

TBA

Wadle, G

Computers for True Beginners - Cost: $79

Participants learn the basics on how computers work, the internet, spreadsheets, and word processing.

31022

ITEC-1105-90

T (9/11 - 9/25)

6:30 PM-9:30 PM

LRC-727

Henson,J

Keyboarding Fundamentals - Cost: $49

Do you hunt, peck, and type with one finger? This is the class for you. Learn the techniques that create faster and more efficient keyboarding skills.

42844

ITEC-1123-90

TTh (10/2 & 10/4)

6:30 PM-9:30 PM

LRC-727

Henson,J

What’s New with Office 2007? - Cost: $79

In this course, students will learn about those features of Microsoft Office 2007 that are new to the Office suite. Students will learn how to use the Microsoft Office Button, Ribbon tabs and Ribbon groups, galleries, contextual Ribbon tabs, Live Preview, the Dialog Box Launcher, the Document Information Panel, and the Mini toolbar. This course also introduces new features that are unique to each application.

42976

ITEC-1174-90

Th (9/27)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

King,N

MS Word 2007 (Basic) - Cost: $79

In this course, students will learn how to enter and edit text, and save and browse documents with the new Word 2007. They’ll learn how to enhance the appearance of a document by using Word’s formatting options. They’ll also create tables, insert headers and footers, proof and print documents, and insert graphics.

42985

ITEC-1175-90

Th (10/4)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

King,N

Word 2003 (Basic) - Cost: $79

Learn general word processing concepts such as editing text, formatting and paragraphs, and learn how to create professional quality documents.

31014

ITEC-1109-90

F (9/7)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

King,N

Word 2003 (Intermediate) - Cost: $79

Learn to format tables, work with Excel data, work with graphics, templates and manage document revisions. Prerequisite Word (Basic) or equivalent.

31018

ITEC-1129-90

F (9/14)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

King,N

Word 2003 (Advanced) - Cost: $79

Learn to make word processing work for you by creating form letters, working with forms, managing large documents, working with macros. Pre-requisite: Word (Basic), Intermediate, or equivalent.

31016

ITEC-1110-90

F (9/21)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

King,N

MS Excel 2007 (Basic) - Cost: $79

In this course, students will learn how to use the Help system and navigate worksheets and workbooks. Then they will enter and edit text, values, formulas, and pictures, and they will save workbooks in various formats. Students will also move and copy data, learn about absolute and relative references, and work with ranges, rows, and columns. This course also covers simple functions, basic formatting techniques, and printing. Finally, students will create and modify charts, and learn how to manage large workbooks.

42988

ITEC-1176-90

Th (10/11)

9:00AM - 4:00PM

TBA

King,N

Excel 2003 (Basic) - Cost: $79

Learn essential concepts and skills for spreadsheets creation: add text and numeric data, perform calculations, modify and format a worksheet. You will also learn to work with large worksheets and use Excel’s multiple sheet feature.

31004

ITEC-1111-90

F (9/28)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Stevenson,J

Excel 2003 (Intermediate) - Cost: $79

Learn to work with multiple worksheets and workbooks, use advanced filtering techniques, document and audit spreadsheet features, create and use templates, and use advanced charting techniques. Prerequisite: Excel (Basic) or equivalent.

31020

ITEC-1130-90

F (10/5)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Stevenson,J

Excel 2003 (Advanced) - Cost: $79

Learn to work with advanced spreadsheet features. Advanced formulas, lookups and data tables, advanced list management, pivot tables, exporting and importing, and analytical options will be covered. Prerequisite: Excel (Basic), Intermediate, or equivalent.

31006

ITEC-1112-90

F (10/12)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Stevenson,J

PowerPoint 2003 (Basic) - Cost: $79

Learn to spice up presentations and create interesting slides and handouts using PowerPoint.

31008

ITEC-1113-90

F (10/19)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Firebaugh,N

PowerPoint 2003 (Advanced) - Cost: $79 (includes textbook)

Learn to create templates, use advanced formatting to deliver advanced slide shows.

42914

ITEC-1114-90

F (10/26)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Firebaugh,N

Access 2003 (Basic) - Cost: $79

This course provides an introduction to this powerful relational database program. This course covers three aspects of Access databases; Tables, Queries, and Forms. Students will build on basic database management skills to create relational databases, work with related tables, perform advanced queries and enhance forms through adding graphics and calculations.

31010

ITEC-1115-90

F (11/2)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Firebaugh,N

Access 2003 (Intermediate) - Cost: $79

This course is designed for students who are familiar with database management skills. Students will work with advanced forms, macros, SQL statements, Internet integration and security fundamentals. Pre-requisite: Access (Basic).

31012

ITEC-1116-90

F (11/09)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Firebaugh,N

Access 2003 (Advanced) - Cost: $79

42916

ITEC-1146-90

F (11/16)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Firebaugh,N

FrontPage 2003 (Basic) - Cost: $79

This course will cover the basic functions and features of FrontPage 2003. Students will learn how to create and format Web pages, work with lists and tables, create, test, and update hyperlinks, and develop a Website navigation structure. They’ll also learn how to work with images, apply a theme to a Web site, and edit HTML code.

31024

ITEC-1132-90

F (11/30)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Firebaugh,N

FrontPage 2003 (Advanced) - Cost: $79

Students will learn how to apply DHTML effects, insert animations, create banner ads, and use style sheets. They’ll also learn how to work with forms, frames, layers, and behaviors. They’ll use layout tables, layout tools, and reports. Finally, they’ll learn how to manage browser compatibility, use Dynamic Web Templates, and promote a Web site. Prerequisite: FrontPage (Basic) or equivalent.

31028

ITEC-1133-90

F (12/07)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Firebaugh,N

CIW Associate Certification Prep. I - Cost: $195

You can become a Web certified professional by obtaining nationally recognized certifications. This class prepares participants for one of the three components of the lowest level of certification in the CIW certification structure--CIW Associate. Site Development Foundations teaches students essential Web page development skills. Students will learn to develop Web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Extensible HTML (XHTML). Students will learn to write code manually, as well as use graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools.

42935

ITEC-1124-90

TTh (9/18 - 9/27)

6:00PM - 9:00PM

TBA

King,N

CIW Associate Certification Prep II - Cost: $195

You can become a Web certified professional by obtaining nationally recognized certifications. This class prepares participants for one of the three components of the lowest level of certification in the CIW certification structure--CIW Associate. Internet Business Foundations prepares students to work effectively in today’s business environment. In this course, students will learn about the tasks involved in various Information Technology (IT) job roles. Students will also learn about Internet connection methods, Internet protocols and the Domain Name System (DNS). Students will study the basic functions of Web browsers, the components of Web addresses and the use and control of cookies. Prerequisite: Certified Internet Web Professional (CIW) Foundation: Part 1 Site Development.

42937

ITEC-1136-90

TTh (10/16 - 10/25)

6:00 PM-9:00 PM

LRC-727

King,N

CIW Associate Cert. Prep (Part III) - Cost: $195

You can become a Web certified professional by obtaining nationally recognized certifications. This class prepares participants for one of the three components of the lowest level of certification in the CIW certification structure--CIW Associate. Network Technology Foundations teaches essential networking technologies and skills, including TCP/IP, stable network creation, wireless networking and network troubleshooting. Students will learn to use various network components and protocols that enable users to share data quickly and easily. Prerequisite: Part 2 Internet Business Foundations.

42943

ITEC-1137-90

TTh (11/6 - 11/15)

6:00 PM-9:00 PM

LRC-727

King,N

QuickBooks for Beginners - Cost: $79

This course covers features that are in QuickBooks Pro Edition 2004. First-time QuickBooks users will learn the basic features of the software.

31090

ITEC-1141-90

Th (10/11)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Evans,D

QuickBooks (Advanced) - Cost: $79 (includes textbook)

This course covers advanced features of QuickBooks Pro Edition 2004. Topics will include billing and payroll.

42934

ITEC-1142-90

Th (10/18)

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

LRC-727

Evans,D

Adobe InDesign CS2 (Basic) - Cost: $79

Learn how to design professional looking documents and print layouts with Adobe InDesign CS2. This course will cover a broad scope of topics that will provide an overview of the application so that you can start creating documents right away. You will learn how to create a new document, add text and graphics, use master pages, add columns, thread frames, create and apply styles, use layers, and prepare a file for print. Students taking this course should be familiar with Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP, and they should have basic-level word processing skills.

42926

ITEC-1159-90

MW (10/1 & 10/3)

6:00 PM-9:00 PM

LRC-727

King,N

Adobe InDesign CS2 (Advanced) - Cost: $79

This course builds on the concepts and skills taught in Adobe InDesign CS2 Basic. Students will learn how to use the InDesign to create professional-looking layouts more efficiently. Specifically, they will learn how to set up multi-page spreads, work with vector paths, format type using advanced features, create lighting effects, adjust transparency, define object styles, explore the use of tables in a document, use the Story Editor, and manage long documents. Prerequisite: Adobe InDesign CS2--Basic or equivalent knowledge and experience.

42928

ITEC-1160-90

MW (10/8 & 10/10)

6:00 PM-9:00 PM

LRC-727

King,N

Adobe Illustrator CS2 (Basic) - Cost: $79

In this course, students will learn the fundamental concepts and skills for working with Illustrator CS2 to create artwork for both print and the Web. Students will learn how to create simple and complex shapes, add color and text to illustrations, modify and group items, and more.

43015

ITEC-1177-90

MW (9/10 & 9/12)

6:00PM - 9:00PM

MEC-507

King,N

Adobe Photoshop (Basic) - Cost: $79

This course teaches students the fundamentals of using Photoshop to work with photographic images and drawings for the print media and the Web. This course introduces students to the Photoshop toolbox and palettes, and how to create a save a file. Students will use the tools to change magnification levels, crop images, paint images, and retouch images. Cover activities also cover drawing and editing shapes to create original artwork. Students also learn how to create Web photo galleries and work with layers.

42932

PHTG-1102-90

MW (11/26 & 11/28)

6:00 PM-9:00 PM

LRC-727

King,N

Adobe Photoshop (Advanced) - Cost: $79

In this advanced course, students learn how to use selection options, rotate selections, modify images, and retouch images. Students will learn how to make images ready for the Web and for black and white print. Cover activities also cover changing layer opacity, creating layer sets, locking layers, and adding layer effects. Students will also learn how to use the Channels palette, work with the Quick Mask, apply various filters, and automate images by recording and editing actions. Finally, students work with ImageReady and save images as HMTL files.

42933

PHTG-1103-90

MW (12/3 & 12/5)