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CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION F ALL 2010 Secure Your Professional Survival with Workforce Training! Evening, Weekend and Online Courses Available! Classes are Open to Everyone! PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & WORKFORCE TRAINING

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Page 1: Professional DeveloPment & Workforce training FALL... · Whether your business is for-profit or not, volunteer or professional, CPCE is the place in Stockton where organizations and

Center for Professional & Continuing eduCation

fall 2010

Secure Your Professional Survival with Workforce Training!

Evening, Weekend and Online Courses Available!

Classes are Open to

Everyone!

Professional DeveloPment & Workforce training

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Like the cutting-edge degree completion and certificate programs we offer, the University of the Pacific’s Center for Professional & Continuing Education (CPCE) — located at 1776 West March Lane, Suite 290 — is revolutionary. We provide business, civic and governmental organizations an easily accessible, user-friendly, completely wireless, high-tech meeting environment.

the Place Where Business and academia meetWhether your business is for-profit or not, volunteer or professional, CPCE is the place in Stockton where organizations and associations gather to discuss their work, learn best practices, and strategize for the future. CPCE moved to our new location in January 2010 and our state-of-the-art facility is now available for your use.

the facilityCPCE has three training rooms of varying sizes. Each is equipped with user-friendly technology. Interactive Smart Boards and Smart Televisions provide electronic ink, capture, and white boarding capabilities. Our computer lab accommodates up to 20 work stations. Software can be added to each computer to assist in your presentation or training session.

amenities• Clean, bright training rooms• Moveable tables and chairs• High-tech computer equipment• Smart Board and Televisions• Convenient, free parking• Affordable pricing• Friendly, knowledgeable staff

Price list (rentals are based on full day services)• Training room 290A (seating 18) $145• Training room 290B (seating 34) $175• Training room 290A/B (seating 52) $400• Computer Training room 290C (seating 20) $500

If you would like further information regarding our training rooms or wish to reserve one for future use, please contact:

Dave Hamlett, Associate Director of OperationsCenter for Professional & Continuing Education(209) 946-2424, [email protected]

Call now to reserve your place on the cutting edge!

Welcome to the center for Professional & continuing education

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Project management training & PmP® (Project management Professional) exam Preparation course 35 PDUs / 3.5 CEUs

Earn 35 PDUs!! Whether you are planning to update your project management knowledge and skills or seeking to earn your PMP® certification, this course is intended to help you become a better manager while energizing your career development. Designed to help you master the latest Project Management Body of Knowledge (4th Edition), while preparing you to take the PMP® exam, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills that are vital for success in our global and weak economy. Book required!Dates/Time:Tues., Oct. 12, 19, 26, 6:00PM-9:30PMThurs., Oct. 14, 21, 28, 6:00PM-9:30PMSat., Oct. 16 & 23, 8:00AM-3:30PMLinda Evans $1,495

Practical Project management14 PDUs / 1.4 CEUs

Learn why projects fail or why they are successful and put that knowledge into managing your projects in the workplace. This course is for new and seasoned project managers looking for a practical application of the PMBOK. Through focusing on definitions, templates, tools, human resource management, and communication skills, you’ll discover how to apply the theories you have already learned to practical, every day use. Keep your PMP certification credentials active with the PDUs offered for this course! Book recommended!Dates/Time:Tues., Nov. 2 & 9, 6:00PM-9:30PMThurs., Nov. 4 & 11, 6:00PM-9:30PMLinda Evans $428

integrity sales1.3 CEUs

Whether you are new in sales or a seasoned veteran, develop a sales method that focuses on providing a product or service that places the wants and needs of the customer first. Learn the philosophy of integrity sales and the steps and methods you need to employ it in your daily work life. Instruction will be a combination of lecture and actual sales presentations and analysis. Book required!Dates/Time:Wed., Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00PM-9:15PMBarney Kramer $95

spanish for Health care WorkersPart i 1.6 CEUs

Are you a doctor, receptionist, or nurse? Do you need to learn or brush up on your Spanish skills? This 16-hour course is designed for all health care professionals dealing with Spanish-speaking people. Through creative speaking and role playing you will improve your spoken and written communication skills while learning basic Spanish vocabulary pertaining to the medical profession. Book required!Dates/Time:Mon., Oct. 18 & 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 7:00PM-9:00PMSteve Sonntag $397

How to effectively communicate as a leader.4 CEUs

What is the one common problem among all organizations? Ineffective communication. If you have ever been plagued with either poor performance or misunderstanding with an employee, customer or supplier, this class is for you! Learn how to speak (and act) with one voice and communicate to peers, upper management and subordinates. This class is ideal for all supervisors and managers!Dates/Time:Fri., Nov.12, 8:30AM-12:30PMGary Waters $188

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financial Workshop: Your source for financial educationConfused and worried about saving money for retirement? Don’t be! Financial education is an important step in helping you achieve a better future. Learn specific strategies to help you reach your long-term goals by gaining a better understanding of the key principles of saving and investing in a convenient and comfortable atmosphere. Dates/Time:Sat., Oct. 23 & 30, 1:00PM-5:00PMJoel Carignan $89

access 2007: starting a DatabaseThis hands-on class will provide you with a basic introduction to Microsoft Access databases, covering simple tables, queries, forms, and reports. Create your own database for a fictitious customer listing and run reports for basic analysis and mailing address labels. The differences between Access and Excel will also be discussed.Dates/Time:Tues., Nov. 30, 1:00PM-5:00PMDavid Diskin $95

excel 2007 for Beginners Are you new to Microsoft Excel? Learn basic operations including entering and changing data, simple formatting, the SUM function, and printing. You’ll create your own annual budget report, with proper formulas and formatting, and then create a simple chart.Dates/Time:1. Sat.: Sept. 4, 1:00PM-5:00PM 2. Thurs., Sept. 9, 8:30AM-11:30AM 3. Tues., Sept. 21, 1:00PM-5:00PMDavid Diskin $95

excel 2007: formulas level iLearn precisely how mathematical expressions and functions work in Excel, starting from the basics (simple arithmetic, SUM, and AVERAGE) to the more complex (IF, financial formulas, etc). Absolute references are also discussed.Dates/Time:1. Sat., Sept. 11, 1:00PM-5:00PM2. Tues., Sept. 28, 1:00PM-5:00PMDavid Diskin $95

excel 2007: formulas level iiThis hands-on class builds on the prior “Level I” class with more practice using absolute references, named ranges, and a variety of functions. Experience writing basic formulas is required.Dates/Time:Tues., Oct. 12, 1:00PM-5:00PMDavid Diskin $95

excel 2007: tip, tricks, and formattingIntended for users who are looking to get more out of Excel, you’ll learn a wide variety of shortcuts and features, including keyboard time-savers, series fills, format styles, function tricks, and more. This class assumes prior knowledge of basic Excel skills.Dates/Time:1. Sat, Sept. 11, 8:30AM-11:30AM2. Tues., Oct. 5, 1:00PM-5:00PMDavid Diskin $95

Office 2007 for Beginners Intended for beginners transitioning from Office 2003 to Office 2007, you’ll learn about the new interface, features and more in this hands-on class. Time will be spent explaining the Office Ribbon, Office menu, short cut keys, and document compatibility issues. Then, features new to Microsoft Office 2007 will be used throughout Word, Excel, and PowerPoint including photo styles, themes, and more.Dates/Time:1. Wed., Sept. 1, 8:30AM-11:30AM 2. Sat., Sept. 4, 8:30AM-11:30AM David Diskin $95

Office 2007 for Intermediate users For intermediate and advanced users transitioning from Office 2003 to Office 2007, you’ll quickly review the new interface, and then focus on features new to Microsoft Office 2007 in this hands-on class. In Word, walk through the improved mail merge feature and learn about styles and themes. In Excel, discover the powerful tables feature and revised pivot table and charting tools. And in PowerPoint, discover new layouts and photo editing features. Dates/Time:Wed., Sept. 1, 1:00PM-5:00PM David Diskin $95

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Office 2010: New FeaturesIn this demonstration-only session, you’ll discover new features unique to Office 2010 including ribbon customization, the new Backstage view, photo editing and improvement options, and more. Applications covered include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This class is perfect for those who have recently upgraded, or plan to. It is not hands-on.Dates/Time:Tues., Nov. 16, 1:00PM-5:00PM David Diskin $95

Word 2007 for BeginnersLearn word processing from the ground up in a class that focuses on results and not just typing. Using Microsoft Word 2007 you’ll discover how to control text and paragraph formatting, set page margins and columns, insert clip art and images, and other necessary features. You’ll download and customize templates such as a resume, use spell check and other research tools and review copy-and-pasting. Attendees must be familiar with the keyboard and mouse.Dates/Time:Tues., Sept. 7, 1:00PM-5:00PM David Diskin $95

Word: intermediate Document formattingLearn to create and use styles for better, cleaner document control. Additional concepts will be reviewed including page headers and footers, page formatting, and more. Anyone who has difficulty managing large documents or maintaining consistency should take this class. Dates/Time:1. Thurs., Sept. 9, 1:00PM-5:00PM 2. Tues., Oct. 26, 1:00PM-5:00PM David Diskin $95

Workshop: facebook and twitter for BusinessesHelp bring your business or organization into social media with this hands-on workshop. Build and promote a Facebook page with a photo album, events, fans, and more, then learn how to promote it.Dates/Time:1. Thurs., Sept. 16, 1:00PM-5:00PM 2. Tues., Oct. 19, 1:00PM-5:00PM David Diskin $95

PowerPoint 2007 for BeginnersLearn how to create a simple, effective slide show presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint! You’ll cover all of the basics including adding clip art and shapes to your slides, editing text, using the efficient outline mode to brainstorm your ideas and using a professionally-created theme to add the final touch. Presentation and organization concepts are also reviewed.Dates/Time:1. Tues., Sept. 7, 8:30AM-11:30AM 2. Tues., Nov. 2, 1:00PM-5:00PM David Diskin $95

PowerPoint 2007 for intermediate usersGo beyond the basics to wow your audience while delivering a powerful message with Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. Topics covered include photo editing, inserting charts and tables, animation, creating looping presentations, editing the master slide, and more. You’ll also discuss what makes slides powerful to an audience, including a before-and-after comparison of what not to do.Dates/Time:Thurs., Sept. 16, 8:30AM-11:30AM David Diskin $95

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introduction to critical thinking1 Academic UnitCome put your critical thinking skills to work! This fun and interactive course gives you background for understanding the role of applied reasoning and logic in problem solving. You’ll be able to assess your own critical thinking aptitude while learning how to define critical thinking and identify what’s been stopping you.

Developing critical thinking skills1 Academic UnitWhat are the key critical thinking skills? How can you develop and master them? This interactive course will help you to effectively recognize issues, identify conclusions, weigh evidence, and evaluate arguments. You’ll hone your new-found skills through a series of fun exercises. Come and develop those critical thinking muscles!Prerequisite: Intro to Critical Thinking

applying critical thinking in Practice1 Academic UnitHow can critical thinking be applied to your life? You’ll review the basics of problem solving, look at how critical thinkers apply their skills in different disciplines and explore the role of analysis and evaluation and the connection to clear thinking and writing. Come learn how critical thinking can put you on the fast track to success!Prerequisite: Intro to Critical Thinking

introduction to Personal creativity1 Academic UnitYou’ll be surprised at how creative you can be! You’ll review the major academic thinking on creativity, as well as learn how to unlock the creativity within yourself through a series of fun activities and techniques. See how high creativity can take you!

creativity in teams and organizations1 Academic UnitWhen you work in groups, do you have a hard time coming up with new ideas? Drawing on the latest academic thinking, you’ll learn the key factors for developing creative teams that generate fresh ideas. Discover what creativity can do for you and your teams!Prerequisite: Intro to Personal Creativity

innovation in organizations1 Academic UnitApple, Google and 3M are companies that often lead the way in corporate innovation. How do they do it? You’ll review the latest academic advancements on innovation, including Clay Christensen’s seminal thinking on disruptive technology and the proper response. Come learn the tools needed for innovation and see how far you can go!Prerequisite: Intro to Personal Creativity

System Requirements:

Operating System: Windows 98 or newer, Mac OS 9.2 or higher, Linux/Unix (any recent version).

Hardware: 400 Mhz or faster CPU, 128 MB RAM, video card, sound card and headphones or speakers (some assignments have audio components)

For more information on whether your computer is capable of running these courses visit www.pacific.edu/cpce

Don’t feel like sitting in a classroom? Would you rather take class at midnight than 8am? With online classes you can take a class anytime, anywhere! registration must include a current email. fee per unit: $140

ONLINE COURSES

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leading teams1 Academic UnitTeams are everywhere. How well they work depends on you. Discover the key issues surrounding leadership in a team, and how leaders account for the special and unique circumstances surrounding different types of teams. When responsibility, accountability, communication and leadership are shared amongst members of the group everyone needs to know how to lead. Come discover how you can make teams work for you!

leading change1 Academic UnitIs there a change that you would like to see occur in an organization around you? Are you tired of waiting for changes that never happen? Learn the key issues people face in a dynamic environment when trying to enact change. By understanding the steps needed to affect change and learning how to overcome resistance, see how you can successfully lead change. Learn to be the change you want to see!

Day at the museum: Honing Your Non-Profit skills (Part i)2 Academic UnitsInterested in doing good work in the non-profit sector? Through readings, video, and exercises you’ll explore leadership, strategic planning, fundraising, volunteer development, budgeting, and marketing. Take this class to learn the key management issues and latest thinking needed to become an effective, productive, and strategic non-profit leader.

Day at the museum: Non-Profit Simulation (Part II)1 Academic UnitPut your new non-profit skills to work at the Courtney Museum! After Day at the Museum Part I, this eSimulation is designed to challenge you while exploring real-world issues encountered by non-profit managers. Assume the role of executive director of the troubled Courtney Museum and handle a series of personnel, marketing, financial and community relations issues. As you make decisions an adaptive scoreboard reflects the impact of your actions and video commentary will explore the consequences of choosing different paths for reviving the Museum.Prerequisite: Day at the Museum Part I

ONLINE COURSES

Certificate in EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship has become a fast-growing field of study as many individuals contemplate starting a new venture or establishing their own business, especially during these turbulent economic times. Through the use of selected readings, video, interactive exercises and case studies, MindEdge’s Entrepreneurship Program explores key topics in new venture creation in an engaging and structured manner. Entrepreneurs can find the fundamental business training they need for their business to grow successfully. This certificate provides an excellent foundation and starting point for anyone who wishes to fulfill their dream of starting their own business.

The Certificate in Entrepreneurship includes the following self-paced, web-based courses:

• Introduction to Entrepreneurship (.4 CEUs)• Leadership and Management for Entrepreneurs (.4 CEUs)• Strategic Marketing for Entrepreneurs (.4 CEUs)• Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs (.4 CEUs)• Business Law for Entrepreneurs (.5 CEUs)

Each course is offered in partnership with MindEdge. Each 4-5 hour course is ideally suited for adult professionals.

Cost: $129 per course or $599 for all 5 classes (2.1 CEUs)

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Business Research Certificate4.8 CEUsFor business professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone who needs specific information about a business! Discover the specific knowledge needed to succeed in researching and utilizing the best and most appropriate data for decision making for your work organization. You’ll get the skills needed to effectively communicate research results to a specific audience for maximum impact and effective decision making. Topics such as market potential, competitive intelligence, standard industry practice, productivity improvement, will be covered. Courses included are:

Introduction to Business Research (1.6 CEUs) • 9/7/2010 - 10/1/2010 Business Statistics (1.6 CEUs)•

10/4/2010 - 10/29/2010 Qualitative Business Research (1.6 CEUs)•

11/1/2010 - 11/26/2010Only available as a certificate $495David White, Mary Dereshiwsky

eMarketing Essentials Certificate4.8 CEUsGet a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization and how to successfully employ online advertising. With no eMarketing experience or expertise necessary this certificate is relevant for any type of organization. If you are already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your toughest questions. Courses included are:

Improving Email Promotions (1.6 CEUs)• 9/7/2010 - 10/1/2010 $195

Boosting Your Website Traffic (1.6 CEUs)• 10/4/2010 - 10/29/2010 $195

Online Advertising (1.6 CEUs)• 11/1/2010 - 11/26/2010 $195Complete certificate $495Dan Belhassen

supervisory and leadership Certificate 3.2 CEUsYour employees are your most valuable resources. Ensuring the efficiency of your team is the key to your success and is your most important responsibility. You’ll learn about effective delegation, performance management, and writing performance reviews. Discuss the specifics of the supervisor’s role and responsibilities, and strategies for improving your overall effectiveness as a leader. Take home practical information along with tips and techniques that can be applied at your job immediately. 9/7/2010 - 10/29/2010 $395 Sally Klauss

Managing Teleworkers Certificate3.2 CEUsTelecommuters can boost your organization’s profitability, productivity, financial stability, competitiveness and efficiency. Plus you can recruit the best people regardless of where they live! However, understanding the essentials of supervision is critical for both teleworkers and supervisors, management, and organizational leaders. Get the best professional development in telework and discover the keys to making it a success for you and your organization. Courses included are:

Keys to Telework Success (1.6 CEUs)• 9/7/2010 - 10/1/2010 $245

Supervision of Teleworkers (1.6 CEUs) • 10/4/2010 - 10/29/2010 $245

Complete certificate $395Julie Coates, Greg Marsello, William A. Draves

green Buildings & Preparing for leeD green associate3.2 CEUsExcel as a green professional in the new economy! For anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of sustainability and green building concepts, including those with a stake in their company's building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing the LEED Green Associate professional accreditation. Participants who successfully complete this course are eligible and prepared to sit for the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate exam. U.S. Green Building Council 9/7/2010 - 10/29/2010 $695

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Certificate in Generational communication 3.2 CEUsThere are now four generations in the workplace, each having different sets of values, attitudes, work behaviors, and communication styles. With the generation gap the largest in more than 30 years, misunderstanding of other generations is at an all time high. You’ll find out why people in other generations communicate differently and take home successful strategies to communicate effectively in today’s multigenerational workplace. Courses included are:

Working with Baby Boomers (1.6 CEUs)• 9/7/2010 - 10/1/2010 $175

Understanding Gen X and Gen Y (1.6 CEUs)• 10/4/2010 - 10/29/2010 • $175

Complete certificate $295Kassia Dellabough, Heather Dimitt

social media for Business Certificate 4.8 CEUsFrom Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market, and serve your customers and clients. Learn how social media is used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social media into your communication and marketing. Courses included are:

Introduction to Social Media • (1.6 CEUs) 9/7/2010 - 10/1/2010 $195

Marketing Using Social Media • (1.6 CEUs) 10/4/2010 - 10/29/2010 $195

Integrating Social Media in Your • Organization (1.6 CEUs)

11/1/2010 - 11/26/2010 $195Complete certificate $495Suzanne Kart, Jennifer Selke

virtual meeting Planner Certificate4.8 CEUsVirtual meetings are distance seminars and education featuring audio, slides and video in a synchronous format. You’ll discover the various distance meeting formats available and learn about the technology of producing distance meetings. Then get the best instructional techniques on the design and teaching of effective distance or virtual meetings. Lastly, acquire the virtual meeting planning skills involved in budgeting, pricing, and marketing virtual meetings.Courses included are:

Virtual Meeting Technology (1.6 CEUs)• 9/7/2010 - 10/1/2010

Keys to Effective Design of Virtual • Meetings (1.6 CEUs)

10/4/2010 - 10/29/2010Managing Virtual Meetings (1.6 CEUs)•

11/1/2010 - 11/26/2010Only available as a certificate $795Larry Ray, Debbie KopkauWilliam A. Draves

Certificate in Online Teaching4.8 CEUsFrom building an online course to improving an online course, from fostering online discussion to encouraging student interaction, from traditional assessment to online tests, this program will give you both the fundamentals of teaching online, as well as the most advanced tips and techniques in the business. Get the best instruction from the foremost authorities in online learning!Courses included are:

Advanced Teaching Online (1.6 CEUs)• 10/18/2010 - 10/22/2010 $195

Designing Online Instruction (1.6 CEUs)• 11/1/2012 - 11/5/2010 $195

Building Online Learning Communities • (1.6 CEUs)

11/29/2010 - 12/3/2010 $195Complete certificate $495

Optional for those already teaching online: Certified Online Instructor (COI) designation, includes course critique. $795 total

William A. Draves, Mary Dereshiwsky, Rita Marie Conrad, Rena Palloff, Keith Pratt

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online coursesgreen Workplace1.6 CEUsA greener workplace can provide substantial benefits to your organization’s triple bottom line – people, planet and profits. By reducing the energy intensity of their buildings and materials demand and waste, green workplaces can save money and reduce their impact on the environment. Come discover the keys to making green workplaces a success for you and your organization. This course is suitable for those new to green workplaces or already working in a green space and interested in enhancing their knowledge of what makes it a green space. 9/7/2010 - 10/1/2010 $195Pepper Smith, Kelly Gearhart

mentoring & coaching in the Workplace 3.2 CEUsMentoring and coaching have come to be used more frequently in organizations to improve leadership competencies and provide employee support. It has benefits for the employer and employee. Develop skills in the development, implementation, and support of coaching and mentoring programs in your workplace. Take home the much-awaited toolkit you have been searching for to improve your employees’ performance and create the working environment that your employees will find truly rewarding. 9/7/2010 - 10/29/2010 $295Marie Johnson, Sherri Restauri Carson

Workplace law compliance 1.6 CEUsIn today’s lawsuit-prone work environment company leaders are required to comply with various workplace laws, regulations, and mandates that apply to their workplace. Acquiring a basic understanding of these compliance issues, and knowing what policies, record-keeping requirements, and HR forms to use, can minimize the risk of incurring employee-related claims and lawsuits. You’ll learn how to effectively minimize and/or defuse employee-related problems and workplace compliance issues that affect employers of all sizes and work industries. 9/7/2010 - 10/1/2010 $395Lupe T. McElroy

Practical math for the Workplace 1.6 CEUsFor anyone interested in acquiring the skills needed to understand and perform common business activities such as payroll, banking, invoicing, and purchasing. Business owners and managers will find this course beneficial in providing insight into the basic mathematical skills and processes needed to perform financial tasks required in the workplace. 9/7/2010 - 10/1/2010 $145David White

Data analysis with sPss 1.6 CEUsData analysis is a practice in which raw data is ordered and organized so that useful information can be extracted from it. Designed to take anybody into the depths of Data Analysis using a Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) you’ll discover how to analyze how data is presented, and to think critically about the data and the possible conclusions. Learn the necessary skills for performing basic statistical analyses as well as more intermediate to advance skills relating to T-Tests, ANOVA, and Regressions, and more. 10/4/2010 - 10/29/2010 $195Larry Ray

Digital Brochures 1.6 CEUsDiscover the latest hot new technology to support and enhance the current marketing efforts of your products, services and information! You’ll learn how to create a digital brochure for your organization and how to include search, interaction, and interest tracking features. Understand the tools needed to create a multi-modal marketing approach for your program in today’s tough economy. 10/4/2010 - 10/29/2010 $195Julie Coates

Planning for trains 1.6 CEUsPassenger rail and light rail will change the way business, government and other organizations do business, how communities are designed, and where people live and work. Discover how trains will change the business landscape. Find out the keys for repositioning your organization around increasing passenger train and light rail service. A non-technical, user oriented advanced course for anyone interested in how trains are changing society. 10/4/2010 - 10/29/2010 $145William A. Draves

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gmat Prep course(graduate management admission test)

The GMAT is the most commonly used standardized test for admission to graduate business administration programs (MBA, Masters of Accounting, etc.). Effective preparation for the GMAT is important! Instructors provide top-notch in-class instruction, successful test-taking strategies, in-class timed practice exams, and the most comprehensive textbook available. All of these features create a winning combination! Book included in price!Dates/Time:Oct., 9, 10, 16 & 17 (2 Sat., 2 Sun.-4 days total), 9:00AM-3:00PMLocation: 1776 W. March Ln, #290B, Stockton $425

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in person at our neW location:1776 W. march lane, suite 290stockton, ca 95207

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cBest Prep course(california Basic educational skills test)

Get the edge you need to pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test! Special emphasis will be placed on a review of mathematics and applying math skills to CBEST question types. The Essay Section will also be carefully reviewed followed by a short review of the Reading Comprehension Section including skills necessary to help potential teachers understand, interpret and analyze passages. Included in the course fee is the newly revised edition of CliffsTestPrep CBEST Preparation Guide by Jerry Bobrow, Ph.D. and BTPS faculty.Dates/Time:Nov. 6, 7 & 14 (1 Sat., 2 Sun.-3 days total)9:00AM-3:00PMLocation: 1776 W. March Ln, #290B, Stockton $295

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