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Distance and Continuing Education (DCE) at North Dakota State University

provides high-quality learning opportunities for people all over the world.

We are committed to offering a variety of topics via traditional and non-

traditional means in an effort to meet your educational needs. I am pleased

to present our noncredit catalog, full of personal and professional growth

opportunities. In this catalog you will find an assortment of classes for personal

growth. Topics such as, Breaking into Sitcom Writing and Start Your Own

Edible Garden are available for you to explore. Many classes are perfect for

professional growth. Effective Business Writing Skills and Innovation in

Teams and Organizations will give your employees an extra push in the

right direction. Most of the classes listed in this catalog are available online,

making them a convenient option for your fast-paced lifestyle. They are also

offered at a reasonable price, with some as low as $49. Registration is easy.

When you see something of interest, use the tinyURL listed with the class

and register online. Don’t forget to follow DCE on Facebook and Twitter to

get the latest updates about all of our classes and programs.

Sincerely,

Lisa Nordick

Assistant Dean and Director


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Our noncredit activities include seminars, workshops, and conferences,

designed to meet a range of needs. Are you interested in improving your reading

skills? We offer summer reading development classes that can be taken by

anyone age four and older. We can also coordinate conferences for businesses,

state, or private organizations. our conference planning team can assist you

with participant enrollment or planning your entire event. For a list of upcoming

events, conferences, or workshops go to http://ndsu.me/nc2013events.

*Offerings and prices subject to change without notice.

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K-12

Students

Development ClassEsKids can take our hands-on workshops and learn while they play! We offer

learning experiences in engineering, art, technology, and computer science

concepts. These classes will help your kids develop communication and

problem solving skills, while working in groups and having fun.

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the Center for SCienCe & MathEMatiCs EduCation We are collaborating with NDSU STEM kIDS 2013 to host STEM events for your kids. past class topics include Robot Rumble, Food Detectives, Camp Health Care, Engineering

Adventures, and Gear Heads. The 2013 schedule will be announced soon. »http://ndsu.me/dcen1224

ConferenCeS, eventS, workShopS

inStitute for REading dEvElopMEnt “The more that you read, the more things you will

know. The more that you learn, the more places

you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss. Improve your reading skills

with the Institute for Reading Development. Our

summer program is available for all age groups and

will help you become a strong, independent reader.

» http://ndsu.me/dcen1225



April 26th

2013

expanDing YouR hoRizons Has your daughter shown an interest in science,

math, engineering, or technology? Attend our hands-

on workshops presented by STEM women. Every

April, hundreds of girls get together to experience

opportunities in math and science. Past topics include

Lego Robotics, Physics of Music, and Cheek Your DNA.

»http://ndsu.me/dcen1226


Development ClassEsTake a break from your daily routine and join us for workshops that

offer a variety of topics, from retirement planning, to personal growth,

and more. Our workshop topics change routinely so check our event

calendar throughout the year to see what we offer in your area.

» http://ndsu.me/dcen1223

retirement planningDoes the mere mention of Roth IRA’s, annual annuities, and conversion

tax make your head spin? If so, attend Retirement Planning, an A-Z guide

on how to prepare for your golden years. Your instructor is a licensed

investment professional that will walk you step-by-step through the

process of saving for your future.

» http://ndsu.me/dce1229

aDminiStrative pRofEssionals daY Treat your staff to a day of networking and learning. Every April, we

celebrate and thank our administrative teams for their hard work and

drive to succeed. Administrative Professionals day is an opportunity to

take a break from the hustle and bustle of the office to enjoy a luncheon

and presentation from local experts.

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Have you always wanted to write your life story or learn conversational

Japanese? our classes allow you the ability to conveniently access a variety of

topics from the comfort of your own home. These online classes are perfect for

personal and professional growth and can be completed anytime, anywhere.

Check out our website and register today.

http://ndsu.me/nc2013classes


Administrative Assistant Fundamentals 6 weeks $79 Prepare to take advantage of the

many new job opportunities in

health care, legal services, and

other industries.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gcop

Advanced Fiction Writing 6 weeks $79 In this class, you’ll explore all the

topics a writer needs to create a

successful manuscript, including story

structure, plot, character, dialogue,

setting, suspense, conflict, action,

viewpoint, tense, and even how to get

published. Each lesson includes an

assignment that will help you develop

or polish your manuscript.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gafw

Advanced Grant Proposal Writing 6 weeks $79 Gain a full understanding of the

criteria funders use to determine

whether your grant proposal gets

funded or rejected.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gadp

Advanced PC Security 6 weeks $79Use ethical hacking techniques to

locate and close security holes in your

own network.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2ghck

Advanced Web Pages 6 weeks $79 Take your Web development skills

to the next level as you learn how

to create advanced websites using

CSS, HTML5, media queries for

mobile devices, interactive forms, and

embedded video.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gwb4

aSSet SeCuritization TraininG60 hrs $425 Asset Securitization (AS) has

revolutionized the field of finance.

AS provides an opportunity for

financial institutions to enhance

liquidity, generate fee-based

income, and optimize the usage

of capital. Asset Securitization is

a source of competitive financing

for corporations.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb8c4d

Asset/Liability Management for Insurance Companies60 hrs $600The program has been designed to

discuss concepts and case studies on

Asset Liability Management for the

insurance industry. The class discusses

and reviews ALM concepts such as

cash flows and risks of insurance

products (assets and liabilities),

applicable regulatory and capital

guidelines, actual case studies and

current trends and developments.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb9a8f

Assisting Aging Parents 6 weeks $79 Be prepared to handle the challenges

you and your parents will face in

the coming years, while learning to

cherish the transition.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gaap

Become a Physical Therapy Aide 6 weeks $79 Prepare for a rewarding career as

a valued member of the physical

therapy team.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpta

Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Prep21 hrs $499 This class is designed to prepare

learners for the Project Management

Institute’s Agile Certified Practitioner

(PMI-ACPSM) exam by exploring

the methodologies, practices,

tools, and techniques that Agilists

need to master to become

proficient practitioners.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmepmlc

Allerton Connector Highway Project Management Simulation10 hrs $359Through this simulation, the learner

will play the role of a project manager

on a highway construction project in

the small city of Allerton. This project

is considered to be a “major project”

by the Federal Highway Administration

(FHWA), which means it has a budget

of $500 million or more.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmepmsim

An Overview of Marketing3-5 hrs $79This class provides an introduction to

marketing and marketing planning,

and addressing the definition of

marketing, the marketing mix (the

Four Ps), the strategic importance

of marketing, and customer values

and satisfaction.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmemktg

An Overview of Sustainable Management5 hrs $99 Sustainable management is managing

a firm so that it generates profits for

its owners, protects the environment,

and improves the lives of the people

with whom it interacts. The business

case for sustainable management is

that it can help a company’s long-run

profitability and success.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmesust

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A to Z Grant Writing 6 weeks $79 Learn how to research and develop

relationships with potential funding

sources, organize grantwriting

campaigns, and prepare proposals.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2ggw1

A Writer’s Guide to Descriptive Settings 6 weeks $79Develop your eye for detail and

improve your writing with vivid

descriptions, memorable settings,

and believable characters.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gcsp

Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs3-4 hrs $129 This class provides an introduction to

key topics in accounting and finance

for those involved in new ventures.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmeship

Achieving Success with Difficult People 6 weeks $79Learn how to have more successful

relationships with difficult bosses,

co-workers, participants, neighbors,

or relatives.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gsdp

Achieving Top Search Engine Positions 6 weeks $79Learn proven, step-by-step

strategies to achieve the highest

possible position with the major

search engines.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gse1

Administrative Assistant Applications 6 weeks $79 Gain the skills and knowledge you’ll

need to prepare for the Certified

Administrative Professional exam

and begin a rewarding career as an

administrative assistant.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gaaa

aBaCCounting

FundamenTals 6 weeks $79 Gain a marketable new skill by

learning the basics of double-entry

bookkeeping, financial reporting,

and more.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gacct

Accounting Fundamentals II 6 weeks $79 Give yourself skills that are in high

demand by exploring corporate

accounting with a veteran instructor.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gaccta

Ace Your Job Search!3-5 hrs $79 This class focuses on career planning,

enhancing resume writing, and

improving interviewing skills for those

seeking employment.

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Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant 6 weeks $79 Increase your income while working

from home by starting a grant writing

consulting business.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2ggwc

Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published 6 weeks $79 A published writer shows you how

to give yourself the credibility

you need to get your books and

articles published.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gbgp

Beginning Conversational French 6 weeks $79 Discover how easy it can be to learn

common words and phrases for both

leisure and business.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gbcf

Beginning Writer’s Workshop 6 weeks $79 Get a taste of the writer’s life and

improve your writing skills in this

introduction to writing creatively.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gbwp

Breaking Into Sitcom Writing6 weeks $79 Learn from a veteran TV comedy

writer how to write professional

sitcom scripts and how to break into

show business.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gbsw

Budgeting in a Nonprofit Organization3-5 hrs $79This class covers budgets and

how they are used in nonprofit

organizational settings. You will

gain an understanding of the uses

and functions of budgets and the

relationship between strategic

budgeting and tactical budgeting.

You will also learn about the

organization-wide budget and

different budget systems.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmenpmt

Building Teams That Work 6 weeks $79Teams are becoming a staple in

today’s workplace. In this class,

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

projects, make decisions, and solve

problems in a team setting.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gbtw

Business and Marketing Writing 6 weeks $79 Write great marketing copy to

improve your company’s image

and your chances of getting hired

or promoted.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gbmw

BuSineSS ethiCS in thE 21st CEntuRY10 hrs $249 This class deals with business ethics,

the consideration of questions

of moral right versus wrong in

the context of business practice.

Individual business leaders are

increasingly being held responsible

and accountable for their

ethical behavior.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmemgmt

Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel 6 weeks $79 This class will help you understand

business environments, financial

statements, and strategy so you can

make more profitable business and

personal financial decisions.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gbfn

Business Law for Entrepreneurs3-4 hrs $129 This class covers the basics of

business law for an entrepreneur.

It reviews legal structures for a

new venture, intellectual property,

employment law, contracts,

government regulation, and personal

and real property.


Capital Campaigns 3-5 hrs $79This class covers the key terminology

and practices surrounding running a

successful capital campaign within a

nonprofit organization.


Code Training/New Construction Inspection60 hrs $955If you are interested in working as

a building inspector doing IRC®

(International Residential Code)

Inspections, use our materials to pass

the International Code Council`s

(ICC®) IRC® Examination. Learn code

provisions from actual real-life scenes

and defects. That way, when you get

out on site, you are familiar with what

you are inspecting.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb97a2

Computer ConCEpts

Explore a computer’s

hardware and software while

learning basic skills on how

to operate a computer. Learn

how to use the internet for

job search and basic

workplace purposes.

» http://ndsu.me/dcec6783

Commercial Energy Auditor/Consultant25 hrs $845This program consists of training,

certification, and business start-up

kit. You will receive everything you

need to be able to go out and start

conducting retail energy audits.

The Commercial Energy Consultant

Training Program is a comprehensive

training program designed to teach

you the basics of energy auditing, the

economics of energy and how to turn

that knowledge into a functioning,

profitable business for yourself.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckba604

Communication and Collaboration4 hrs $49Learn the importance of

communication and collaboration in

the workplace.


Communication Skills for Managers20 hrs $139 This class provides an overview of

effective methods of communication

for managers, providing a working

knowledge of the difference between

hearing and listening, and strategies

for improving listening, speaking, and

writing skills.


Compensation2-4 hrs $79 In this class, you will consider

the many issues surrounding the

key aspects of pay policy: legal

requirements, pay equity within an

organization, competitive pay within

the relevant industry, how and when

to grant raises, and different ways

payment can be structured.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmehrm

Comprehensive Income Tax Preparation60 hrs $625Comprehensive Income Tax

Preparation is a 20-lesson class,

designed to offer participants a

solid foundation in individual tax

preparation. This class focuses on

the tax forms needed to complete

standard tax returns. Participants

will acquire the knowledge and skills

necessary to complete federal income

tax returns and research tax issues.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbb005

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online ClassEs

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effeCtive BusinEss WRiting

Improve your career prospects by learning how to develop

powerful written documents that draw readers in and keep them

motivated to continue to the end. http://ndsu.me/dcee2gebw

Credit Derivatives Training60 hrs $585 The development of credit derivatives

is a logical extension of two significant

developments: securitization, and

derivatives. Credit derivatives are

contracts that transfer an asset’s risk

and return from one counterparty

to another without transferring

ownership of the underlying asset.

The choice of the contract depends

upon the goals a financial institution is

looking to achieve.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb8aa6

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving4 hrs $49 The application of critical thinking

and problem solving skills in

the workplace.


CSS and XHTML–Introduction6 weeks $79 Learn to create state-of-the-art Web

sites using modern CSS and XHTML

techniques.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2ghtml

CSS and XHTML–Intermediate6 weeks $79 Take your CSS and XHTML skills to

the next level and learn how to create

professional-quality Web sites.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2ghtmli

Designing Effective Websites 6 weeks $79 Learn powerful graphic design

techniques and build Web sites

that are both attractive and

wickedly effective.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gdew

Discover Digital Photography6 weeks $79 An informative introduction to

the fascinating world of digital

photography equipment.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gdph

Distribution and Logistics Management 6 weeks $79 Learn how to improve your

company’s distribution and logistics

management activities, increase

customer satisfaction, and improve

operations throughput.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gdlm

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner 6 weeks $79 Gain a solid foundation in drawing

and become the artist you’ve always

dreamed you could be!

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gdrw

Effective Business Writing Skills20 hrs $139 An overview of sound business

writing skills introducing the

participant to the process of business

writing, including prewriting

strategies, organizational methods,

and revision techniques. Participants

will examine types of business

writing, such as memos, emails,

formal letters, and presentations.


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Computer Skills for the Workplace 6 weeks $79 Gain a working knowledge of the

computer skills you’ll need to succeed

in today’s job market.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gcsw

Conversational Japanese 6 weeks $79 Whether you want to learn

conversational Japanese for travel or

just for fun, you’ll find this class makes

it easy and enjoyable for beginners to

master the essentials of the Japanese

language.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gjpn

Corporate Governance Training20 hrs $295 Corporate governance deals with the

complex set of relationships between

the corporation and its board of

directors, management, shareholders,

and other stakeholders.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb80af

Creating a SuCCeSSful BusinEss plan6 weeks $79 Turn your business ideas into a

solid plan for financing and long-

term success.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gcbp

Corporate Social Responsibility 5 hrs $99 This class explains corporate social

responsibility (CSR) and taking

responsibility for your impact on

society and the environment.


Creating Web Pages 6 weeks $79 Learn the basics of HTML so you can

design, create, and post your very

own site on the Web.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gweb

Creating WordPress Websites 6 weeks $79Learn how to use WordPress, a free

and popular Web design tool, to

quickly and easily create attractive

blogs and interactive websites.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gcww

Creating WordPress Websites II 6 weeks $79 Discover how to create and maintain

dynamic websites and blogs without

technical coding using the self-hosted

WordPress.org publishing platform.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gcw2

Creativity and Innovation4 hrs $49 The application of creativity skills and

innovative thinking to the workplace.


Creativity in Teams and Organizations4-5 hrs $79 This class looks at spurring creativity

and innovation in teams and

organizations. Drawing on the latest

academic thinking, it outlines the key

factors for creative teams.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmeinov

CompTIA A+ Certification Prep–Basic6 weeks $79 Start preparing for CompTIA A+

certification as you learn PC basics

and troubleshoot in a real world PC

environment.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gctia

CompTIA A+ Certification Prep–Intermediate6 weeks $79 Take the second step toward becoming

a CompTIA A+ certified technician

by going inside the PC to install and

configure drives and then diving into

the Windows operating system.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gctiai

CompTIA A+ Certification Prep–Advanced6 weeks $79 Finish your CompTIA A+ Certification

Prep by learning how to select, install,

and service video, sound, and portable

computers, and how to network,

secure, and troubleshoot.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gctiaa

CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep 6 weeks $99Master the terms and concepts you

need to pass the CompTIA®

Security+ exam and earn your

Security+ certificate.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gctse

CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep 2 6 weeks $110Continue to prepare for the

CompTIA® Security+ exam as you

review the information you need to

pass the test and earn this important

certification.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gctsea

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Effective Negotiations3-5 hrs $79 Everyday we are involved in

negotiations of one form or another.

Even though negotiations are an

integral part of our lives, techniques

for managing these situations are not

instinctive; they must be learned.


Effective Presentations4-6 hrs $125 This class helps learners organize,

structure, and create presentations

and offers advice and guidance on the

most effective and persuasive uses

of PowerPoint.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmecomm

Effective Selling 6 weeks $79 Learn the secret to converting a

potential customer into a long-

term asset. Find out how to lay the

groundwork for repeat business and

your future success.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2geff

effeCtive tiME ManagEMEnt20 hrs $139 An overview of time management

skills, concepts, and techniques,

encouraging the participant to identify

time challenges and set goals for

prioritizing and planning in order to

more effectively use his or her time.


Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers3 hrs $79Emotional intelligence (EI) is our ability

to identify and control our emotions

to achieve positive outcomes in

our relationships. Project managers

with high EI are better equipped to

deal with team members, vendors,

stakeholders, and sponsors and to

handle and resolve conflicts.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmepmsc

Employee Selection2-4 hrs $79 In this class, you will learn about

the process of selecting the best

candidate from a large, diverse pool of

high-quality applicants.


Individual classes are $49

each or bundle them and

pay only $199. Register for Workplace

Readiness classes at:

http://ndsu.me/dcec6784

Employment Law Fundamentals 6 weeks $79 Learn the basics of employment law

so you can legally hire, evaluate, and

manage employees.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gelp

Equal Employment Opportunity2-4 hrs $79 In this class you will learn about many

of the major employment laws, Equal

Opportunity issues, and the anti-

discriminatory regulations employers

must be aware of in hiring, promoting,

and firing employees.


Ethics for Project Managers3 hrs $79 Business ethics represent the

standards for right and wrong that

govern how businesspeople act. The

term also refers to the study of moral

principles in the workplace. This

one-module class reviews the major

ethical issues facing project managers.

It looks at the specific challenges

project leaders may confront as they

deal with team members, vendors,

stakeholders, and sponsors.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmepmsc

Explore a Career as a Paralegal 6 weeks $159 Find out if a paralegal career is the

perfect choice for you, as you explore

the fundamentals of U.S. law and

legal terminology.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpc1

Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant 6 weeks $79 Learn all about the in-demand career

of medical information management

as you explore the job of an

administrative medical assistant (AMA)

in a doctor’s office; from appointment

scheduling and chart creation to

medical billing and coding.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmim

Classes

start at

$49

financial literacy // Creativity & innovation // Critical thinking &

problem solving // Communication & Collaboration // flexibility &

adaptability // initiative & self-direction // social & Cross-Cultural

skills // productivity & accountability // leadership & Responsibility

Polish your skills and prepare yourself for the business world.

workplaCe REadinEss

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online ClassEs


Explore a Career in a Dental Office 6 weeks $79 Discover the wide range of dental

office careers open to you,

master basic dental anatomy and

terminology, and learn how dental

professionals create healthy smiles.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gdtc

Genealogy Basics 6 weeks $79 Learn where to look, who to contact,

and how to use research tools to

begin an exciting and fascinating

exploration of your roots.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2ggen

Get Assertive! 6 weeks $79 Find out how you can stop others

from intimidating you or treating

you poorly.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gatt

Get Funny! 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use humor to speak

more effectively, write better, and

increase your popularity.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gcwr

Get Grants! 6 weeks $79 Learn how to develop successful,

fundable grants from experts in

the field. First, they’ll walk you

step-by-step through the process of

grant proposal writing, revealing the

“must-have” proposal elements and

the seven deadly sins you need to

avoid. You’ll learn to recognize what

makes a project attractive to a funding

agency and see how to create a

compelling case.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gggr

Get Paid to Travel6 weeks $79 Learn everything you need to start

your new and exciting career as a

professional tour director.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2ggpt

GMAT Preparation 6 weeks $79 Discover powerful test-taking

techniques and methods for

improving your score on the GMAT.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2ggma

Explore a Career in Medical Transcription 6 weeks $79 Learn how to transcribe the

medical reports most often used

in healthcare today, and discover

how to get started and advance as a

medical transcriptionist.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmt1

Flexibility and Adaptability2 hrs $49An overview of the principal areas

of flexibility and adaptability.


Fundamentals of Supervision and Management I 6 weeks $79 Learn the people skills required to

motivate and delegate, and learn

tools for solving problems and

resolving conflicts.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gsupv

Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II 6 weeks $79 Learn how to be an effective manager

or supervisor. Master the basics of

communicating effectively, and

learn tools for developing your own

interpersonal skills.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gsupva

Fundamentals of Technical Writing 6 weeks $79Do you have a knack for explaining

complex subjects in a way that makes

them easy to understand? If so, you

should consider entering the well-

paying field of technical writing. This

class will teach you the skills you need

to succeed as a technical writer.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gtec

Fundraising in a Nonprofit Organization4-6 hrs $150Fundraising is one of the central

activities of a nonprofit organization.

To help finance operating budgets,

nonprofits must raise money

every year.


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online ClassEs

Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers20 hrs $139 Explore the principal areas of financial

management. This course enables

you to understand and apply financial

measures to operating performance.

http://ndsu.me/dcec6750

Financial Literacy4 hrs $49An overview of the principal elements

of financial literacy.


Financial Mathematics16 hrs $250Financial Mathematics is a building

block to learners in the field of

finance. The topics expose the user to

fundamental concepts such as cash

flows, present value, future value, yield

and probability that form the basis for

further advanced learning.

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Financial Planning and Control3-5 hrs $79 This class considers practical finance

and accounting tools for decision-

making within organizations.

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First Line Supervision and Leadership20 hrs $139 An overview of general supervision

concepts and methodologies,

helping the participant understand

requirements for making the

transition to first-line leadership, and

introducing the paradoxes of first-

line supervision.


explore a Career in MEdiCal Coding 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use the CPT manual and

the ICD-9-CM to find medical codes

for any disease, condition, treatment,

or surgical procedure.

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Guiding Kids on the Internet 6 weeks $79 Gain confidence and experience so

you can help your children discover

all the Internet has to offer.

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Handling Difficult Employee Behavior10 hrs $199 This class is designed to prepare

managers to deal with troublesome

and difficult behavior by employees.

By effectively addressing, coaching

and counseling employees, you can

improve their behavior and improve

morale, staff retention, productivity

and teamwork.


Handling Medical Emergencies 6 weeks $79 Every second counts during a medical

emergency. Learn how to respond if

someone needs your help.

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HealthMax Software: Project Management Simulation10 hrs $359 Through this simulation, the learner

will play the role of a project manager

on a new product development

project at HealthMax Software. The

goal of the project is to develop

HealthRecords, a new medical

records software system.

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Help for the Helpdesk 6 weeks $79 Learn powerful customer helpdesk

skills that will enable you to resolve

issues quickly and effectively.

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High Speed Project Management 6 weeks $79 Learn to deal with the realities of

managing projects at supersonic

speeds despite truncated

timelines, inadequate staffing, and

skimpy budgets.

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HIPAA Compliance 6 weeks $79 Learn how to comply with the duties,

rights, and responsibilities of HIPAA,

ARRA & HITECH.

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HIPAA Privacy Rule Training for Health Care Organizations8 hrs $49 The class defines HIPAA and introduces

its most current information, including

privacy

rules and security rules, and provides

participants with opportunities to locate

information on HIPAA. Participants are

encouraged to consider HIPAA from

the perspective of the patient as well as

the covered entity.


Going Green at Home 6 weeks $79 Step into a green lifestyle as you

discover simple, cost-effective

ways to make your home

environmentally friendly.

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grammar REfREshER 6 weeks $79 Gain confidence in your ability to

produce clean, grammatically correct

documents and speeches.

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GRE Preparation - Part 16 weeks $79 Discover powerful strategies for

success in the verbal reasoning and

analytical writing sections of the GRE®

revised General Test (class 1 of 2).

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GRE Preparation - Part 26 weeks $79 Learn a variety of useful techniques

for tackling the quantitative reasoning

sections of the computerized GRE®

revised General Test (Class 2 of 2).

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Growing Plants for Fun and Profit 6 weeks $79 An industry professional teaches you

everything you need to prosper in the

backyard nursery business.

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going green at thE WoRkplaCE Learn cost-effective ways to position your business as

a responsible environmental leader in a world of green

consumers and carbon-conscious regulators.

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How to Manage Conflict in an Organization20 hrs $139 An overview of the effective ways to

manage conflict in the workplace,

identifying types of conflict and

providing participants with techniques

for eliminating conflict. Participants

will examine the different types

of conflict resolution and identify

differences between interpersonal and

structural conflicts in the workplace.

Participants will also learn why it

is important to resolve conflicts in

the workplace.


How to Read a Financial Statement3-5 hrs $79 This class covers financial reports

and their meaning. You will learn

the fundamentals and importance

of the income statement, balance

sheet, and statement of cash flows,

and how they can be used to manage

a business.


How to Read a Nonprofit Financial Statement3-5 hrs $79 This class will develop your ability

to appropriately interpret the major

financial accounting statements that

are used by nonprofit organizations.

Ideally, you will gain an understanding

of the types of financial statements

that are used by nonprofit

organizations, and how they differ

from for-profit financial reporting.


Human Anatomy and Physiology 6 weeks $79 Gain a greater appreciation and

understanding of the marvelous

complexity of the human body.

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Human Anatomy and Physiology II 6 weeks $79 Learn the basic characteristics of

the four main types of tissues, the

general and special senses, cellular

metabolism, body chemistry, and

significant events in the life span, from

fertilization through old age.

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Individual Excellence 6 weeks $79 Master twelve career-enhancing

skills including goal setting, time

management, personal organization,

and creativity.

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Initiative and Self-Direction2 hrs $49 An overview of the principal areas of

initiative and self-direction.


Innovation in Teams and Organizations4-5 hrs $75 This class looks at innovation in

corporations and the public sector.

It reviews the latest academic

thinking on innovation, including

Clay Christensen’s seminal thinking

on disruptive technology and the

proper response.


Instant Italian 6 weeks $79 Learn Italian from the comfort of

your home in this fun and enjoyable

online class.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2giit

Integrating Technology in the Classroom 6 weeks $79 In this professional development class

for teachers, you’ll learn the secrets

of technology integration in the

classroom, gaining the skills educators

need to use tools such as wikis,

podcasts, and blogs effectively.

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Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010 6 weeks $79 Master the more advanced features

of Microsoft Word 2010 and learn

how to create an index, build a list of

figures, design a table of contents, do

desktop publishing, perform a mail

merge, and use timesaving shortcuts.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2giw0

Intermediate Networking 6 weeks $79 Gain practical experience in a hot

new career field. Topics include VPNs,

security, and Internet connectivity.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gntn

Intermediate Oracle 6 weeks $79 This class will give you the skills you

need to write powerful and flexible

programs using that language.

You’ll learn the building blocks and

core features of PL/SQL, including

expressions, various iterations, and

built-in functions.

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Intermediate Photoshop CS5 6 weeks $79 Take your Adobe Photoshop CS5 skills

to the next level by mastering layers,

layer masks, Smart Objects, and

other advanced features that let you

re-edit images easily long after you

create them.

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Intermediate PHP and MySQL 6 weeks $79 Learn how to create a dynamic,

interactive online store using

advanced PHP techniques and a

MySQL database server.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gnph

Home Energy Auditor/Consultant25 hrs $795This program consists of training,

certification, and business start-up

kit. You will receive everything you

need to be able to go out and start

conducting home/residential energy

audits. You will learn to identify the

common energy wasting areas of a

residence. You will also learn more in-

depth energy conservation techniques

to enable you to provide your

clients with the maximum in energy

savings insight.

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Homeschool With Success 6 weeks $79 Discover how to homeschool your

children in a way that ensures they

get what they need both academically

and socially.

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How to Coach3-5 hrs $79 Managers who lead and manage

through coaching—providing

encouragement, feedback, and

support—are more successful in

“working through others.” This

brief class focuses on the skills and

techniques of positive coaching in an

organizational setting.


Intermediate C# Programming 6 weeks $79 Learn to write Graphical User

Interface programs in the C#

Programming Language.

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Intermediate Dreamweaver CS5 6 weeks $79 Take your web design skills to new

heights as you master advanced

Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 techniques.

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Intermediate InDesign CS5 6 weeks $79 Master the advanced features of

Adobe InDesign CS5 and get hands-

on practice in creating professional-

quality documents.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gni5

intermeDiate Java pRogRaMMing 6 weeks $79 Deepen your understanding of the

Java programming language, and

start writing programs that are more

sophisticated and professional.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gnjv

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2010 6 weeks $79 Learn how to build more intuitive

and powerful Microsoft Access

2010 databases.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gna0

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010 6 weeks $79 Take your Microsoft Excel 2010 skills

to the next level as you master charts,

PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, and

other advanced Excel features.

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Intermediate SQL 6 weeks $79 Expand your knowledge of

Structured Query Language (SQL),

the industry standard database

programming language.

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Intermediate Windows Vista 6 weeks $79 Master the skills you need to work

with files, folders, disks, programs, and

shortcuts in Windows Vista.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2giwv

Interpersonal Communication 6 weeks $79 Become aware of the conscious

and unconscious codes of meaning

we send when communicating

with others.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gipc

Interpersonal Communication Skills in the Workplace20 hrs $139 An overview of the principal areas

of interpersonal communication,

introducing the participant to its

importance in the workplace.

Participants will examine the key skills

and methods related to workplace

communication, and learn how to

develop and apply those skills.


Introduction for Entrepreneurship3-4 hrs $129 This class explores the different

aspects of entrepreneurship and how

entrepreneurs create and establish

successful new ventures.


Introduction to Adobe Acrobat 9 6 weeks $79 Create PDF documents and more with

Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro, and learn to

use many of the software’s time- and

cost-saving features.

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Introduction to Adobe Acrobat X 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use Adobe Acrobat X to

create PDF files and take advantage

of its many time-saving features,

communication options, and forms.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2giax

Introduction to Agile10 hrs $249 The Introduction to Agile class

explores the methodologies and

practices of Agile development

and explains the key concepts and

principles that form the foundation of

Agile project management.


introDuCtion to ajax pRogRaMMing 6 weeks $79 Learn Ajax programming and discover

how to use the technologies that

comprise Ajax (HTML, JavaScript,

XML, PHP, and more) to create

Web applications with desktop-

like performance.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gajx

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology24 hrs $139 An overview of common terminology

and the major anatomical structures

of the human body systems, exploring

basic physiological processes of each

system and discussing how body

systems work together.


introDuCtion to BusinEss statistiCsStatistics is the science of collecting, organizing, and analyzing

data in order to make more effective decisions. Discover the

importance of statistics in business while learning the basics.


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Introduction to ASP.NET 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use Microsoft’s Visual

Web Developer to create exciting,

interactive, and polished Web sites

with ASP.NET. You’ll begin this hands-

on class by adding powerful controls

to your Web pages, giving visitors the

ability to interact with your Web site.

You’ll find out how to connect to a

database, read the information stored

inside, and display it exactly the way

you want.

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Introduction to Business Analysis 6 weeks $79 This class will teach you powerful

quantitative methods that will have

you making better, more informed,

and more effective business decisions.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2giba

Introduction to C# Programming 6 weeks $79 Learn the fundamentals of computer

programming with the new C#

programming language.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gcpb

Introduction to C++ Programming 6 weeks $79 Learn to program in C++, even if

you have no prior programming

experience!

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gcab

Introduction to Critical Thinking3-5 hrs $95 This program is designed to help

learners define and identify critical

thinking and reasoning skills and

develop those skills.


Introduction to Crystal Reports 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use Crystal Reports to

create attractive business documents

that are easy to read and understand.

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Introduction to Crystal Reports 10 6 weeks $79 Make the points you want to

make by converting raw database

or accounting information into

impressive and meaningful reports.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gicr

Introduction to Database Development 6 weeks $79 An experienced professional guides

you through a structured approach to

database design and development.

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Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking 6 weeks $79 Learn how to make the most of your

scrapbooking talents and artistic

ideas when you combine digital and

traditional scrapbooking techniques.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gdsc

Introduction to Dreamweaver CS5 6 weeks $79 Learn to use Adobe Dreamweaver CS5

to design, create, and maintain user-

friendly Web sites full of professional-

quality Web pages.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2giw5

Introduction to Finance3-5 hrs $79 This class introduces the discipline

of finance in an organizational

setting. You’ll learn how financial

decisions fit into the world of business

decision-making and how these

choices pose problems, challenges,

and opportunities for organizations

and individuals.


introDuCtion to intERioR dEsign

Explore a career in interior design as you learn how to

transform any room into a beautiful and functional space.

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Introduction to Chemistry 6 weeks $79 Gain a solid foundation in the basics

of chemistry and see how everything

that goes on in your body depends on

a chemical reaction.

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Introduction to CorelDRAW X3 6 weeks $79 Learn how CorelDRAW can help

you create dazzling logos and other

artwork for print or the Web.

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introDuCtion to CoREldRaW x5 6 weeks $79 Learn to draw with confidence, using

CorelDRAW to design professional

newsletters, greeting cards, web

graphics, logos, and amazing works of

art created from your own photos.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gcd5

Introduction to Criminal Law 6 weeks $79 An in-depth look at criminal law and

the real world of prosecutors, defense

attorneys, and the paralegals who

work closely with them.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gicl

Introduction to Guitar 6 weeks $79 Master basic guitar skills and become

the musician you’ve always wanted

to be.

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Introduction to Human Resource Management2-4 hrs $79 Human Resource Management

includes the vital tasks of recruiting,

screening, interviewing, training,

appraising, disciplining, rewarding,

and developing the employee—both

for business and nonprofit enterprises.


Introduction to Illustrator CS5 6 weeks $79 Learn to create vector graphics and

add amazing effects using Adobe

Illustrator CS5.

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Introduction to InDesign CS5 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use Adobe InDesign

CS5 software to design and produce

professional-quality letterhead,

brochures, business cards, and more.

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Introduction to Internet Writing Markets 6 weeks $79 A professional writer shows you

how to make money writing on the

Internet. You’ll learn how to make the

Internet work for you from a writer

who has spent years exploring its

potential. You’ll find out how to sell

e-zine articles, write for Webzines

and online magazines, create a blog,

sell manuscripts to an e-publisher,

and self-publish your own work as

an e-book or a traditional book using

print-on-demand (POD) publishing.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2giwm

Introduction to Java Programming 6 weeks $79 An experienced Java programmer

introduces important Java topics with

clear, step-by-step instructions.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gjab

Introduction to Journaling 6 weeks $79 Discover how journaling can help

you learn more about yourself,

explore your dreams, values, and

beliefs, improve your health, survive

unwanted change, succeed in your

career, and express your creativity.

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Introduction to PC Security 6 weeks $79 Security expert teaches the

fundamentals of PC and

network security.

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Introduction to PC Troubleshooting 6 weeks $79 Intro to PC Troubleshooting takes

you step by step through the typical

hardware and operating system

problems encountered by technicians,

teaching troubleshooting techniques

to decipher any problem, and giving

you the skills you need to solve them.

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Introduction to Peachtree Accounting 2012 6 weeks $79 Learn how to perform everyday

accounting tasks quickly and easily

using Peachtree Accounting 2012.

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introDuCtion to pERl pRogRaMMing 6 weeks $79 Learn a programming skill that will

make you a more valuable Web

developer or system administrator.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gipp

Introduction to Photoshop CS5 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop

CS5, the world’s best graphics

program, to edit and process photos

and create original images.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gic5

introDuCtion to nEtWoRkingDiscover computer networking basics in terms that you can easily understand, using concepts common to everyday, non-computing experiences.

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Introduction to Microsoft Access 2010 6 weeks $79 Learn to build, edit, and maintain

a database in Access 2010, using

tables, reports, forms, and queries

to give you fast access to all your

important information.

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 6 weeks $79 Become proficient in using Microsoft

Excel 2010 and discover dozens of

shortcuts and tricks for setting up

fully formatted worksheets quickly

and efficiently.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gixt

Introduction to Microsoft Expression Web 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use Microsoft

Expression Web to create Web sites,

and discover how MS Expression

makes it simple to design, edit, and

maintain your sites.

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Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2010 6 weeks $79 Take control over your meetings,

emails, and to-do lists by mastering

the essentials of Microsoft

Outlook 2010.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gim0

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use Microsoft

PowerPoint 2010 to create exciting

slide presentations that include

SmartArt, multimedia, animation,

sound, charts, clip art, and hyperlinks.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gip0

Introduction to Leadership5-7 hrs $75 This class examines how to be a

successful (that is, effective) leader.

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Introduction to Linux 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use the Linux desktop

operating system along with the

included productivity, multimedia, and

Internet software.

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Introduction to Microsoft Project 2010 6 weeks $79 Discover how to effectively plan,

implement, and control projects

using Microsoft Project 2010,

the world’s most popular project

management software.

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Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2010 6 weeks $79 Learn how to design professional

publications, including newsletters,

fliers, and brochures, with Microsoft

Publisher 2010.

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Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 6 weeks $79 Learn how to create and modify

documents using Microsoft Word

2010, the world’s most popular word

processing program.

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Introduction to Natural Health and Healing 6 weeks $79 Learn how to promote wellness,

balance, and health in all aspects of

your daily life.

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Introduction to Nonprofit Management 6 weeks $79 Develop the skills and strategies you

need to become an integral part of

one of America’s fastest growing

service sectors.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2ginm

Introduction to Oracle 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use the Oracle database

management system to plan,

organize, and manage your data.

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Introduction to PHP and MySQL 6 weeks $79 Learn how to create dynamic,

interactive Web sites using PHP and a

MySQL database server.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2giph

Introduction to Programming 6 weeks $79 Take your first steps toward a career

as a computer programmer as you

master basic programming concepts

and get hands-on practice in writing

applications containing GUIs, sound,

and graphics.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gitp

Introduction to Python 2.5 Programming 6 weeks $79 Learn the fundamentals of computer

programming in Python with topics

that include basic decisions and loops,

advanced data structures, object-

oriented programming, and graphical

user interfaces.

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introDuCtion to pYthon 3 pRogRaMMing 6 weeks $79 Enhance your résumé by adding

Python to your programming skills!

The Python programming language

was developed to provide a way to

develop code that’s easy to create and

understand. While Python contains

the same basic structures as other

languages, it also offers unique

functionality that makes your life as a

programmer easier.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpy3

Introduction to QuickBooks 2012 6 weeks $79 Learn how to quickly and efficiently

gain control of the financial aspects

of your business with this powerful

accounting software program.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gq12

Introduction to Ruby Programming 6 weeks $79 Learn how to create a dynamic

Web blog using the Ruby on Rails

programming environment and the

Ruby programming language.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2grby

Introduction to Screenwriting 6 weeks $79 Learn everything you need to know

to write a great script, from structure,

character creation, and dialogue to

marketing and selling your screenplay.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gisw

Introduction to SQL 6 weeks $79 Gain a solid working knowledge of

the most powerful and widely used

database programming language.

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Introduction to Stock Options 6 weeks $79 Learn how stock options can protect

your portfolio and help you profit in

any type of market.

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Introduction to Windows 7 6 weeks $79 Get up to speed quickly on Microsoft

Windows 7 with this fun and easy

hands-on class for beginners.

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Introduction to Windows Vista 6 weeks $79 Learn the important basic skills and

concepts you need to take control of

your Windows Vista PC.

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Keyboarding 6 weeks $79 Learn how to touch-type or improve

your existing typing skills using

Keyboarding Pro 5.

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Keys to Effective Communication 6 weeks $79 Lost for words? Don’t be! Learn to

build rapport, trust, warmth, and

respect through conversation.

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Keys to Successful Money Management 6 weeks $79 Certified financial planner shows

you how most wealthy people build

their fortunes.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gbwl

Leadership and Management for Entrepreneurs3-4 hrs $129 This class explores the leadership and

management issues entrepreneurs

face as they create and establish

successful new ventures.


Leadership and Responsibility2 hrs $49 The importance of quality leadership

and how to lead with integrity,

discussing ethical behavior in using

influence and power in the workplace

and how to take responsibility.


leaDerShip

Gain the respect and

admiration of others, exert

more control over your

destiny, and enjoy success

in your professional and

personal life.

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Leadership and Work-Life Balance2-4 hrs $79 This class addresses the question

of work-life balance, one which is

of great importance to leaders in

all settings.


Leadership in a Nonprofit Organization3-5 hrs $99 This class addresses the key issues

surrounding leadership. What is

leadership? Why is it important?

What does it require to be a leader?

How does leadership in a nonprofit

environment differ from the private

sector? What is visionary leadership?

What role should ethics play? This

class considers the foundations of

leadership and examines how to be a

successful and effective leader. The

actual work of leadership requires

specific qualities and skills. Some

of these skills are unique to the

nonprofit sector.


Leading and Managing Change3-5 hrs $79 Whether adopting new technology

or adapting to a drastic shift in

an organization’s core focus,

managers play a fundamental role in

effecting changes.


Leading Teams3-5 hrs $79 This class addresses the key issues

surrounding leadership in a team.

Why is it important? What does it

require for a team leader to lead his

team effectively?


Leading the Courtney Museum – Nonprofit Management Simulation10 hrs $399 Leading the Courtney Museum is a

simulation designed to challenge and

engage participants while exploring

key real-world leadership issues

confronted by nonprofit managers.


Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay 6 weeks $79 Auction pros teach you how to work

from home or earn extra income by

buying and selling goods online.

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Legal Nurse Consulting 6 weeks $79 Begin a new career by helping

attorneys understand and resolve

medical cases and claims.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gln

Lose Weight and Keep It Off 6 weeks $79 Discover how to establish a healthy

approach to successful weight loss

and weight maintenance for a lifetime.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2glwt

Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals 6 weeks $79 Join a registered dietitian and discover

how easy it can be to prepare meals

that are both delicious and nutritious!

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gllf

Managing in the Modern Organization2-4 hrs $79 This class considers the

fundamentals of management and

how managers can be effective in

organizational settings.


Managing Multiple Projects20 hrs $139 An overview of the principal areas

of managing multiple projects,

introducing the participant to the

importance of effective project

management in the workplace.

Participants will examine the key

skills and methods related to project

management and learn how to



Managing People2-4 hrs $79 To be successful and move ahead

in his or her career, a manager must

understand how to manage people,

including motivating workers and

coordinating their activities. This

class will explain how the goals,

empowerment, measurement system

of management can be employed,

how organization structures differ, as

well as the difficulty of discipline while

trying to maintain momentum.


Managing Real World Projects10 hrs $249 This online, self-paced six-module

class presents a streamlined approach

to project management based on

the best practices of experienced,

effective project managers. It cuts

through the clutter and focuses

on the key principles of project

management in the real world,

offering tools and techniques for

achieving project success. Managing

Real World Projects™ is intended for

anyone who needs to lead or manage

projects of any kind.


Manufacturing Applications 6 weeks $79 Increase efficiencies and productivity

by learning to apply the principles and

concepts of manufacturing.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmfa

Manufacturing Fundamentals 6 weeks $79 Learn the basic skills required to work

in the manufacturing field. Discover

the role of production design, process

planning, and the heart of 13 different

manufacturing processes. Understand

why facility location and plant layout

decisions are so vital and learn how job

design helps you accomplish company

goals and achieve worker satisfaction.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmff

Market Risk--Basic, Intermediate, Advanced40 hrs $600 Every professional involved in the

Global Financial Services industry

would benefit from this training!

This comprehensive class covers

several important topics in the

industry such as: Statistical concepts,

Risk measurement, Back Testing,

Stress Testing, and Value of Risk

methodologies, used by leading

financial institutions worldwide.


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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.

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online ClassEs

6 weeks

marketing planning4-6 hrs $79 This class reviews the marketing

planning process, the components

of an effective marketing plan, and

the role of market research and

how marketers segment, target and

position their product or service. The

class then looks at planning and the

Four Ps (product, pricing, promotion,

and placement).

» http://ndsu.me/dcencmemktg

Marketing Your Business on the Internet6 weeks $79 Develop an Internet marketing plan

for your business that incorporates

SEO, advertising, email, social media,

and more.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmbi

Marketing Your Nonprofit 6 weeks $79 Further the ideals and goals of your

nonprofit by learning to compete

more effectively for members,

media attention, donors, clients,

and volunteers.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmyn

Mastering Public Speaking 6 weeks $79 You can become an effective public

speaker! In this fun and hands-on

class, you’ll find out how to talk

confidently and persuasively to both

large audiences and small groups.

You’ll learn how to plan and deliver

your presentations skillfully and how

to manage one of the most common

public speaking barriers—fear.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmps

Mastery of Business Fundamentals 6 weeks $79 Acquire practical experience in

strategic planning, management,

and finance without enrolling in an

MBA program.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmsf


Measuring Sustainable Management Performance5 hrs $99 This class reviews the measurement

of sustainable management practices

and performance.


Medical Math 6 weeks $79 Master medical calculations in an

engaging environment! In these fun

and practical lessons, you’ll gain the

medical math skills you need for

anything from calculating dosages to

using scientific formulas. Whatever

medical field you’re in, the hands-on

activities in this class will help you

perform day-to-day math tasks

quickly and easily.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmdm

Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach 6 weeks $79 Prepare for a career in the health

services industry by learning medical

terminology in a memorable and

enjoyable fashion.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmet

Merrill Ream Speed Reading 6 weeks $79 Acclaimed speed reading expert

teaches you how to save yourself

time by reading faster with better

comprehension.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmsr

Music Made Easy 6 weeks $79 Learn the fundamentals of music

theory. Be able to read, write, and play

simple music.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2glrm

Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials 6 weeks $79 Learn the basics of fundraising for

nonprofit organizations, from annual

and special fund drives to more

advanced projects involving corporate

and foundation relations, major gifts,

and planned giving.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gsif

Operational Risk Management60 hrs $450 Changes in markets, techniques,

technologies, and products have

altered the landscape of operations

and fueled the explosive development

of Operational Risk Management.

The regulators of financial and

public companies are demanding

a far greater level of disclosure and

awareness by directors about the risks

they manage and the effectiveness

of the controls they have in place to

reduce or mitigate these risks.

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Performance Management2-4 hrs $79“Performance management” is what

every good manager does every

day: Makes sure employees know

what they need to do to achieve the

organization’s goals, checks to make

sure the employees are doing those

things, praises employees for doing

the right things, and uses constructive

criticism when that is not the case.


Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2012 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use QuickBooks 2012

to create paychecks, pay tax liabilities,

and produce forms and reports.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gqp2

Personal Finance 6 weeks $79 Protect your assets and discover how

best to achieve all your financial goals.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpfn

Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use your digital camera

to take stunning nature photos,

including landscapes, flowers,

animals, and even macro shots.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpnt

Photographing People With Your Digital Camera 6 weeks $79 This class will make taking beautiful

pictures of adults, children, and babies

simple. Don’t be nervous if you’re new

to digital photography, because we’ll

start with the basic principles you

need to know in order to become a

people photographer.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpps

Photoshop CS5 for the Digital Photographer 6 weeks $79 Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop

CS5 to edit and enhance your

photographic images.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpd5

perSonal CREativitY

Tap into your personal creativity and apply it to

organizational challenges through various techniques.

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Mystery Writing 6 weeks $79 Using vivid examples from bestselling

mystery novels, this class will teach

you the techniques you need to

become a successful author.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmys

Navigating the Internet 6 weeks $79 Master the ins and outs of the Internet

with this informative behind-the-

scenes look at the Web, search

engines, email, and more.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gnavi

Nonprofit Board and Volunteer 5 hrs $150 Volunteers are the lifeblood of most

nonprofit organizations. Board

members are a special type of

volunteer. They help to guide the

direction of a nonprofit, to promote

the organization in the community,

and ensure that the nonprofit’s

mission is fulfilled.


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online ClassEs

3-5 Hours


Photoshop CS5 for the Digital Photographer II 6 weeks $79 If you already know the basics of

Photoshop CS5, take your photo-

editing skills to the next level by

mastering its advanced features.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpd6

Photoshop Elements 10 for the Digital Photographer I6 weeks $79 Learn the secrets of Adobe Photoshop

Elements 10 and bring out the best in

your images.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gadps

Photoshop Elements 10 for the Digital Photographer II6 weeks $79 Master the tools in Adobe’s

Photoshop Elements 10, and take your

image-editing skills to the next level!

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gadps

Pleasures of Poetry 6 weeks $79 This class will help you create your

best possible work, whether you’re

looking to be published or simply wish

to craft beautiful poems for friends.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpop

PMP Exam Prep35-40 hrs $699 It provides a comprehensive

preparation for the PMP® certification

exam including exam-taking tips,

11 comprehensive module quizzes,

and two full-length, 200-question

practice exams covering the PMBOK®

Guide areas of knowledge, which

will provide a report to help you

determine your areas of weakness.


Practical Problem Solving Skills in the workplace20 hours $139An overview of the principles

of problem-solving techniques,

introducing the participant to the

importance of a practical problem

solver in business and indicating how

the participant can adapt and apply

techniques from this class to become

a practical problem solver.


Praxis I Preparation 6 weeks $79 Develop the knowledge and skills you

need to pass the Praxis I Exam as you

review and prepare for everything the

test includes.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpx1

Principles of Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations3-5 hrs $79 This class examines how nonprofits

use marketing to publicize their

mission and to gather contributions

of time and money. The class also

discusses marketing planning in the

nonprofit organization.


Productivity and Accountability4 hrs $49 The importance of productivity and

accountability in the workplace.


Professional Sales Skills 6 weeks $79 Today, there are no shortages of

opportunities for skilled salespeople.

In good times or bad, companies

never stop looking for sales

representatives that can help them

meet their financial goals. If you’ve

always dreamed of becoming

successful in sales, this class is exactly

what you need.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpss

profeSSionaliSm in hEalth CaRE8 hrs $109A primer on professionalism in the

health care industry.


Project Management Applications 6 weeks $79Experienced project manager

teaches you tricks of the project

management trade.

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Project Management Essentials20 hrs $139An overview of the principle areas

of project management, introducing

the participant to the advantages

and disadvantages of different

organizational structures, as well as

the phases of an effective project

management system. Participants

will examine the key skills of a

project manager, and learn how to

develop and apply those skills for

project success.


Project Management for Information Technology25-28 hrs $499This class focuses more specifically on

how project management concepts

can be applied to IT projects, as well

as on project management issues that

are unique to IT projects. It reviews

the concepts, methodologies, and

tools of project management as it

relates to IT.


Project Management Fundamentals6 weeks $79Gain the skills you’ll need to

succeed in the fast-growing

field of project management.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpmf

Project Management Team Leadership18 hrs $359This class first discusses the roles

and responsibilities of the project

management team leader, in

particular their responsibility with

regard to project stakeholders.


Project Risk and Cost Analysis20 hrs $139An overview of the principal areas

of project risk and cost analysis,

introducing the participant to

the importance of effective risk

management in the workplace.

Participants will examine the key skills

and methods related to project risk

and cost analysis, and learn how to



Project Risk Management: PMI-RMP Exam Prep30-35 hrs $599This class helps educate project

managers in identifying and

responding to project risk.


Protect Your Money, Credit, and Identity 6 weeks $79Learn how to guard against scam

artists, identity thieves, predatory

lenders, and abusive debt collectors.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmci

Purchasing Fundamentals 6 weeks $79 Discover and master the fundamentals

of purchasing by understanding

your strategic and tactical roles as a

purchasing practitioner. Improve your

company’s bottom-line profitability

by learning and implementing key

concepts such as negotiation,

supplier sourcing and qualification,

outsourcing and make-or-

buy analysis.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpcf

pp

In this series of 11 classes, you will learn key issues surrounding

project management, such as how to best plan and schedule

activities, aquire and negotiate the best staff, or define core

elements of risk management.

pmp 1- intro to project Management

pmp 2- project processes and project

integration Management

pmp 3- project scope Management

pmp 4- project time Management

pmp 5- project Cost Management

pmp 6- project Quality Management

pmp 7- project human Resource

Management

pmp 8- project Communications

Management

pmp 9- introduction to project Risk

Management

pmp 10- project procurement

Management

pmp 11- pMp® practice Exams &

Exam strategies

Register for Project Management classes at:

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proJeCt management ClassEs

»» PMP 1-11

online ClassEs

3-5 Hours


Quality Management Basics12 hrs $299The class combines instructional

material with interactive exercises,

vocabulary games, and flashcards

to explain the core concepts

and strategies of effective

quality management.


QuickBooks 2012 for Contractors 6 weeks $79 Learn how to best utilize the Premier

Contractor Edition of QuickBooks

2012 to create custom contract

estimates, track time and materials,

generate powerful reports, and

maximize efficiencies.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gqc3

QuickBooks for Small Business Owners16 hrs $275 This class was developed for owners

of small businesses, all of which may

have different needs. The topics are

more advanced than the QuickBooks

Introduction class.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb9d0e

QuickBooks Pro130 hrs $275This class was developed for owners

of small businesses, all of which may

have different needs. The topics are

more advanced than the QuickBooks

Introduction class.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbafe7

Ready, Set, Read! 6 weeks $79Take this opportunity to find out how

children really learn to read and write.

Explore current research that cuts

through the media messages about

reading wars and the right way to

teach children.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2grsr

Real Estate Investing6 weeks $79 Build and protect your wealth by

investing in real estate.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2grest

Real Estate Investing II6 weeks $79 Discover the tools professional

investors use, and learn how to make

better decisions with sophisticated,

yet easy-to-use worksheets for doing

your own financial analysis.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gresta

Real Estate Law 6 weeks $79 Learn the basics of real estate law,

including investing, title searching,

and mortgages.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2grel

Research Methods for Writers 6 weeks $79Learn the most efficient and effective

methods to conduct research for any

writing project.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2grmw

Resume Writing Workshop 6 weeks $79 Discover the secret to transforming

your tired, boring resume into

a powerful tool that will get

you interviews.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2grww

Right On The Money: Personal and Practical Personal Finance8 hrs $245Today’s ever changing financial

situations necessitate that each

person with an income and

responsibilities have a solid and

practical personal financial plan,

firmly in place. This class is designed

to provide that basic personal

financial planning.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbba1c

Sarbanes-Oxley Act Training24 hrs $325The series of corporate financial

scandals that took place in the

United States has led to the framing

of new legislation called Sarbanes-

Oxley Act. This legislation was

implemented to help strengthen

corporate governance, restore

investor confidence, and eliminate

corporate corruption.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb9655

Secrets of Better Photography 6 weeks $79Explore strategies and learn a

variety of tricks to create excellent

photographs in all types of situations.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2geph

Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications 6 weeks $79Learn how to effectively apply the

elements and methods of Six Sigma.

Understand how more than 25 tools

and methods relate to the DMAIC

(define, measure, analyze, improve,

and control) model.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gtqa

Skills for Making Great Decisions 6 weeks $79Learn how to make excellent everyday

decisions from an experienced

counselor and life coach.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gdec

Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring 6 weeks $79Discover small business marketing

strategies that can help you attract

attention, woo your target audience,

grow your customer base, and expand

your profits, all for little or no money.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gbms

Social and Cross-Cultural Skills2 hrs $49An overview of the principal elements

of social and cross-cultural skills.


Solar hot WatER hEating60 hrs $995 This online class concentrates on the

basics of installing code compliant

solar hot water systems. This class will

be useful for people who currently

work in or plan to be employed in

the solar hot water industry. Student

technicians will learn practical design

criteria, installation guidelines, safety

issues, maintenance, and legal

considerations of solar hot water

heating systems.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbb6ad

Spanish for Law Enforcement 6 weeks $79 Master the fundamentals of the

Spanish language by practicing basic

conversational skills and learning

essential Spanish terminology for law

enforcement situations.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gsle

Spanish for Medical Professionals 6 weeks $79 Learn medical Spanish quickly

and easily, honing your basic

conversational skills and mastering

key healthcare words and phrases.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gsmp

Speed Spanish I 6 weeks $79 Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish

words together into sentences, and

you’ll be engaging in conversational

Spanish in no time.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gespa

QS

Speed Spanish II 6 weeks $79 Follow-up to our popular Speed

Spanish class. Several new recipes

help you continue building fluency.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gespai

Speed Spanish III 6 weeks $79 Master your ability to speak,

understand, and read Spanish by

taking the final installment in our

unique three-part Speed Spanish

learning series.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gespaa

Start a Pet Sitting Business 6 weeks $79 In this class, you’ll master the

essentials of running a cat and dog

sitting business. You’ll begin with pet

care, including nutrition, exercise, first

aid, and identification of common

diseases. You’ll learn the basics of first

aid and find out how to administer

pills, liquid medications, and injections

to an uncooperative cat or dog.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gpsb

online ClassEs

Learn cooking and business secrets

from a professional caterer.

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SeCretS of thE CatERER

6 weeks


Start Your Own Edible Garden 6 weeks $79Learn how to grow delicious,

nutritious fruit and vegetables in your

own backyard.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gseg

Start Your own gift BaskEt BusinEss 6 weeks $79 Express your creativity in a fun

and profitable way, by starting a

home-based business as a gift

basket designer.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2ggbb

Start Your Own Small Business6 weeks $79Learn how to take your dream of

starting a business and put it into

action. In this class, you’ll learn

everything you need to know about

starting a business. You’ll begin by

discovering the tricks to picking the

right opportunity for you.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gbiz

Starting a Consulting Practice 6 weeks $79 Find out how you can earn income

by sharing your training or knowledge

with others.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gsc1

Sustainable Management: Leadership Ethics5 hrs $99 This class reviews the key issues

surrounding leadership and

business ethics.


Taking the Helm at Coastal Industries Simulation10 hrs $399 This simulation is meant to sharpen

your understanding of the key

leadership skills necessary for effective

sustainable management.


Talent Management and Career Development2-4 hrs $79 This class covers the challenges

and issues that organizations

face in developing and retaining

their employees.


Teaching Adult Learners 6 weeks $79 Learn powerful techniques for

reaching and motivating adult

learners in today’s student-

centered classroom.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gtal

The Analysis and Valuation of Stocks 6 weeks $79 Discover valuable techniques that

show you step-by-step how to

research and value stocks. Designed

to provide you with conventional and

advanced techniques in researching

and valuing stocks. Starting off with

the basics, you will learn how to read

financial statements and calculate

financial ratios, and then move on to

perform industrial comparisons, value

stocks, and conduct economic and

industrial research.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2g10f

Do you dream of starting and running your very own

nonprofit? This highly interactive, hands-on class is ideal

for anyone who is interested in forming a new nonprofit,

converting an informal group to tax-exempt status, or

reorganizing an existing organization.

Starting a nonpRofit

Register at: http://ndsu.me/dcee2gcyn

Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business 6 weeks $79 An experienced entrepreneur teaches

you how to develop the motivation,

discipline, and creativity to quit your

job and be your own boss.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gshb

Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business6 weeks $79You’ll learn how to start your own

arts and crafts business from a

professional artist. You’ll discover how

to find your niche within your chosen

craft and how to create your own

unique business identity.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gacb

St

Strategy in a Nonprofit Organization3-5 hrs $79A nonprofit’s strategy constitutes its

decisions about what it will do and

how it will do it. Managers are critical

to successfully implementing strategy

since they are responsible for carrying

out the actions that will support it. By

understanding a nonprofit’s strategy

and how it helps the organization

fulfill its mission, a manager can do a

better job implementing the strategy.


Supply Chain Management Fundamentals6 weeks $79Master the fundamentals of supply

chain management and prepare for

internationally recognized certification

examinations.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gscf

Survey of Anatomy & Physiology10 hrs $79A primer on the major anatomical

structures of the human body

systems, providing a survey of

homeostasis of the body. Body

systems include the integumentary,

skeletal, muscular, nervous,

endocrine, male and female

reproductive and digestive systems.


Survey of Medical Terminology10 hrs $79A primer on common medical

terminology for individuals new to

the health care industry, providing

a survey of medical terminology,

symbols and abbreviations, and the

application of this new language in

the field of health care.


Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My! 6 weeks $79Learn how to make wise investment

decisions so that you have enough

money to live comfortably through

your retirement.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gsbi

Strategic Marketing for Entrepreneurs3-4 hrs $129This class reviews the strategic issues

that an entrepreneur faces while

starting a new venture or business,

and highlights the questions about

market acceptance that must be

answered during every stage of the

entrepreneurial process


online ClassEs

6 weeks

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The Craft of Magazine Writing 6 weeks $79If you’re a determined new writer, this

class will provide you with the skills

you need to get published.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gmw1

The Keys to Effective Editing 6 weeks $79 If you aspire to be an editor, this class

will teach you the fundamentals of

top-notch editing for both fiction

and nonfiction.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gkee

time value of MonEY and Risk3-5 hrs $79 This finance class covers Time Value

of Money (TVM) principles and Risk

and Return. You will review the basic

TVM techniques used in evaluating

all financial decisions and their cash

flow implications.


Total Quality Fundamentals 6 weeks $79 Learn how to effectively apply

the fundamentals of total quality.

Understand what quality is and

learn about the history of the quality

movement. Discover the role of

customers in quality and determine

the major elements of a quality

system. Master key concepts such as

the cost of nonquality, variation, and

total employee involvement (TEI).

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gtqf

Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer 6 weeks $79 Learn the tricks and techniques digital

photographers need to capture

scenes from around the world and

bring them home.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gtdp

Travel Writing 6 weeks $79 Profit from your experiences in exotic

lands (or your own backyard) by

learning how to write and sell travel

articles and books.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gtrw

Triple Bottom Line Accounting5 hrs $99 The Triple Bottom Line concept, also

known as the “3Ps” (“People, Planet,

and Profit”), is both a metaphor for

thinking about sustainability as well

as the basis for a practical framework

for accounting and reporting on

organizations’ activities and impacts.


Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search 6 weeks $79 World-renowned author and career

advisor shows you how to get the job

you want quickly and easily and in

any economy.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gjhs

Understanding Adolescents 6 weeks $79 Uncover the secrets of the adolescent

mind. Gain valuable information on

how they feel, how their identities

develop, and how you can best meet

their needs.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2guna

Understanding the Human Resources Function 6 weeks $79 This class is designed to help people

without experience in human

resources to understand this very vital

link in the organizational chain. It will

prepare both managers and business

owners to handle basic human

resource functions in a way that will

ensure the best possible result.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gres

time ManagEMEntOne of the more precious resources a manager has is

his or her time. Managers can become more effective

by employing time management and scheduling

techniques, delegating, outsourcing key tasks, and

employing technology. http://ndsu.me/dcencmemgmt

$79

Universal Precautions8 hrs $49 This OSHA standard is a federal

mandate requiring the use of Universal

Precautions and other engineering

and work practice controls to provide

a safe workplace for those employees.

Exposure to blood and OPIM could

result in transmission of bloodborne

pathogens, which could lead to

disease or death.


Weatherization Energy Auditor (BPI)120 hrs $1,145This self study class is specifically

designed to help a person to prepare

for the BPI Envelope Professional

Written and Field Examinations. If you

are interested in working as a shell

technician or installer for helping

weatherize homes, use our materials

to get the training to help prepare

you for working as a shell technician

and to prepare for the Envelope

Professional Field Exams. Learn how

a house and its ducts are tested for

leakiness. Learn about energy in the

home and where to look for reducing

air infiltration and increasing insulation

to reduce energy bills.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb87d8

Weatherization Installer (WAP) Shell Technician60 hrs $1,145 This class is specifically designed to

train a person to do weatherization

assistance program shell technician

work. If you are interested in working

as a shell technician or installer for

helping weatherize homes, use our

materials to get the training to help

prepare you for working as a shell

technician. Learn how a house and its

ducts are tested for leakiness. Learn

about energy in the home and where

to look for reducing air infiltration

and increasing insulation to reduce

energy bills.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbbc03

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online ClassEs

3-5 Hours


unDerStanDing & Managing BudgEts

This class covers budgets

and how they are used in

organizational settings. You will

gain an understanding of the

uses and functions of master

budgets, operating budgets, sales,

production and cost of goods

sold budgets, and cash budgets. http://ndsu.me/dcencmefin

Wireless Networking 6 weeks $79 Industry expert shows you how

wireless networking works, as well as

how to plan, deploy, and connect to

wireless networks.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gwnt

Workers’ Compensation 6 weeks $79 Gain essential skills and a solid

understanding of one of the fastest-

growing areas in law.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gwcp

Workforce Readiness Bundle28 hrs $199 An overview of the skills necessary to

succeed in the workplace, including

topics such as critical thinking,

communication, taking initiative,

productivity, leadership, and financial

literacy. It also covers creativity and

innovation, flexibility and adaptability,

and social and cross-cultural skills.


Wow, What a Great Event! 6 weeks $79 Looking for a fun new career

coordinating special events? Learn

proven techniques from a master

event planner.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gwge

Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book 6 weeks $79 Become a professional author or

advance your career by learning to

write, edit, and publish nonfiction

books of all types.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gwpn

Write Fiction Like a Pro 6 weeks $79 A Hollywood writer and author

teaches you how professional writers

use story outlines to structure any

type of story.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gwlp

Write Your Life Story 6 weeks $79 Learn how to create and distribute

an inspirational and professional

autobiography for family, friends,

and others.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gwl1

Writeriffic6 weeks $79 Banish writer’s block forever with

these tricks from the published

writer’s toolbox.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gwrit

Writeriffic 26 weeks $79 This advanced writing class will

increase your creativity--whether

you’re writing for personal satisfaction

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BuSineSSachieving success with difficult people ........... 18administrative assistant applications ............... 18administrative assistant fundamentals ........... 19Business Ethics in the 21st Century ...................20Computer skills for the Workplace .....................22Corporate social Responsibility .........................22Creativity in teams and organizations ..............22distribution and logistics Management ............23Employee selection ............................................26going green at the Workplace .............................31introduction to Business analysis......................36introduction to Business statistics ....................35Manufacturing applications ...............................43Manufacturing fundamentals ............................43Mastery of Business fundamentals ..................43practical problem-solving skills in the Workplace .................................................46productivity and accountability .........................46purchasing fundamentals .................................. 47social and Cross-Cultural skills ..........................49total Quality fundamentals ...............................53Workplace Readiness Bundle .............................26

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Computer appliCationSEffective presentations ......................................26intermediate dreamweaver Cs5.........................33intermediate indesign Cs5 .................................33intermediate Microsoft access 2010.................33intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010 ....................33intermediate Microsoft Word 2010 ....................33intermediate photoshop Cs5 .............................33intermediate Windows vista ..............................34introduction to adobe acrobat 9 .......................34introduction to adobe acrobat x .......................34introduction to CoreldRaW x3 ...........................36introduction to CoreldRaW x5...........................36introduction to Crystal Reports 10 ..................... 37introduction to dreamweaver Cs5 ..................... 37introduction to illustrator Cs5............................ 37introduction to indesign Cs5 ............................. 37introduction to Microsoft access 2010 ..............39introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 .................39introduction to Microsoft Expression Web ........39introduction to Microsoft outlook 2010 ............39introduction to Microsoft powerpoint 2010 ......39introduction to Microsoft project 2010 ..............39introduction to Microsoft publisher 2010 ..........39introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 .................39introduction to photoshop Cs5..........................39photoshop Cs5 for the digital photographer ...45photoshop Cs5 for the digital photographer ii ....................................................46photoshop Elements 10 for the digital photographer.......................................................46photoshop Elements 10 for the digital photographer ii ....................................................46What’s new in Microsoft office 2010 .................55

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writing anD puBliShinga to z grant Writing ............................................ 18a Writer’s guide to descriptive settings ............ 18advanced fiction Writing ................................... 19advanced grant proposal Writing ...................... 19Becoming a grant Writing Consultant ................20Beginner’s guide to getting published ...............20Beginning Writer’s Workshop .............................20Breaking into sitcom Writing ..............................20Business and Marketing Writing.........................20Effective Business Writing skills ........................23fundamentals of technical Writing ...................29get grants! ..........................................................29grammar Refresher .............................................30introduction to internet Writing Markets ...........38introduction to journaling ...................................38introduction to screenwriting .............................40Mystery Writing ...................................................44Research Methods for Writers............................48Resume Writing Workshop .................................48the Craft of Magazine Writing............................53the keys to Effective Editing .............................53travel Writing.......................................................53Write and publish Your nonfiction Book ...........55Write fiction like a pro .......................................55Write Your life story ..........................................55Writeriffic .............................................................55Writeriffic 2 ..........................................................55Writing and selling self-help Books ..................55Writing Effective grant proposals ......................56Writing Essentials ...............................................56Writing for Children .............................................56Writing Young adult fiction ...............................56

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#ndsuonlineleadership in a nonprofit organization .............42leading the Courtney Museum – nonprofit Management simulation ....................42Marketing Your nonprofit ...................................43nonprofit Board and volunteer ..........................44nonprofit fundraising Essentials .......................45starting a nonprofit ........................................... 50strategy in a nonprofit organization ..................51

perSonal Developmentace Your job search! ........................................... 18Computer Concepts ..............................................21Creativity and innovation....................................22Critical thinking and problem solving ................23discover digital photography .............................23Effective time Management ...............................26flexibility and adaptability.................................29genealogy Basics ................................................29get assertive! ......................................................29get funny! ...........................................................29get paid to travel ................................................29going green at home ..........................................30growing plants for fun and profit ......................30guiding kids on the internet ...............................30homeschool With success .................................32individual Excellence ...........................................33initiative and self-direction................................33introduction to Chemistry ...................................36introduction to Critical thinking .........................36introduction to digital scrapbooking ................. 37introduction to guitar ......................................... 37introduction to interior design ........................... 37keyboarding .........................................................41learn to Buy and sell on eBay ...........................42listen to Your heart, and success Will follow ..42lose Weight and keep it off ..............................42luscious, low-fat, lightning-Quick Meals ........42Mastering public speaking .................................43Merrill Ream speed Reading ..............................44Music Made Easy ................................................44navigating the internet .......................................44personal Creativity ..............................................45photographing nature with Your digital Camera .....................................................45photographing people With Your digital Camera .....................................................45pleasures of poetry .............................................46Ready, set, Read! ................................................48secrets of Better photography ..........................48secrets of the Caterer .........................................49skills for Making great decisions .......................48start Your own Edible garden .......................... 50teaching adult learners ......................................51the analysis and valuation of stocks ................51time Management ...............................................52travel photography for the digital photographer ...........................................53twelve steps to a successful job search ..........53understanding adolescents ...............................53Wow, What a great Event! .................................55

proJeCt managementagile Certified practitioner Exam prep ............... 19allerton Connector highway project Management simulation ........................ 19an overview of sustainable Management......... 19Emotional intelligence for project Managers .....26Ethics for project Managers................................ 27

healthMax software: project Management simulation .....................................30high speed project Management .......................30introduction to agile ...........................................34Managing Multiple projects ................................43Managing Real World projects ............................43pMp 1 - 11 project Management Classes ........... 47pMp Exam prep ...................................................46project Management applications .....................46project Management Essentials .........................46project Management for information technology ......................................46project Management fundamentals ..................46project Management team leadership .............. 47project Risk and Cost analysis ........................... 47project Risk Management: pMi-RMp Exam prep ........................................... 47six sigma: total Quality applications ................48

SaleS, marketing & CommuniCationachieving top search Engine positions ............. 18an overview of Marketing ................................... 19Communication and Collaboration ......................21Communication skills for Managers ....................21Effective negotiations ........................................26Effective selling ..................................................26interpersonal Communication ............................34interpersonal Communication skills in the Workplace ........................................34keys to Effective Communication .......................41Marketing planning .............................................43Marketing Your Business on the internet ..........43principles of Marketing for nonprofit organizations .....................................46professional sales skills .....................................46small Business Marketing on a shoestring .......48strategic Marketing for Entrepreneurs ...............51

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teChnologYadvanced pC security ......................................... 19advanced Web pages ......................................... 19Comptia a+ Certification prep - advanced .......22Comptia a+ Certification prep - Basic ...............22Comptia a+ Certification prep - intermediate ..22Comptiasecurity+ Certification prep.................22Comptiasecurity+ Certification prep 2 .............22Creating Web pages ............................................22Creating Wordpress Websites ............................22Creating Wordpress Websites ii .........................22Css and xhtMl - intermediate .........................23Css and xhtMl - introduction ..........................23designing Effective Websites .............................23help for the helpdesk .........................................30intermediate C# programming ...........................33intermediate java programming .........................33intermediate networking ....................................33intermediate oracle.............................................33intermediate php and MysQl ...........................33intermediate sQl ................................................34


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teaches more advanced topics that

will educate even seasoned veterans

in the field.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbb5b7

Certified Microbial Investigator (CMI)


28 hrs $1,325 Take your HVAC or mold inspection

services to a new level by learning

the latest advances in the industry

and while you’re at it, getting

the industry’s most recognized

microbial certifications, Council-

certified Microbial Investigator (CMI)

and Council-certified Microbial

Consultant (CMC).


Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)


76 hrs $450 Chartered Financial Analyst ® (CFA®)

has become known as the gold

standard of professional credentials

within the global investment

community. Investors recognize the

CFA designation as the definitive

standard for measuring competence

and integrity in the fields of portfolio

management and investment analysis.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckba21a

Checkpoint NG/NGX � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

60 hrs $1,885Learn online, become a Check Point

Certified Security Administrator NG

(CCSA NG) or NGX with Application

Intelligence certification.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb878d

ChartereD tax

pRofEssional


The Chartered Tax Professional

(CTP) designation is the undisputed

professional credential for persons

who typically advise clients on

income tax situations. After

completing this comprehensive

program, certificants will be

prepared to handle almost any

individual and small business

income tax situation encountered.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb8af3

CC


180 Hours


Comprehensive Medical Transcripts


380 hrs $2,695 Our Medical Transcription class

creates a simulation approach to

medical transcription that will give you

a working knowledge of the medical

reports most commonly used in both

inpatient and outpatient care settings.

You will transcribe hundreds of real

medical reports.


CompTIA Learning Series � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

Varies VariesCompTIA Learning Series validates

the latest skills needed by today’s

computer support professionals. For

more information on our CompTIA

classes go to:

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CompTIA+® Security+ Certification Prep 1


6 weeks $99 Master the terms and concepts

you need to pass the CompTIA+®

Security+ exam and earn your

Security+ certificate.

» http://ndsu.me/dcee2gscp

Cooking and Catering Certificate


340 hrs $1,695 This home study cooking instruction

class is perfect for individuals thinking

of starting a catering business or for

those who just love to cook. Designed

by professionals in the field, this in-

depth cooking instruction curriculum

is also an excellent choice for learning

the fundamentals of starting a

catering business.


Corporate Treasury Management


100 hrs $575 This program is designed to introduce

participants to the many career options

in the finance profession, including

cash and treasury management. It

also provides participants with the

analytical expertise and practical

knowledge necessary to excel in

finance professions.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb9df0

Criminal Justice Certificate � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

120 hrs $1,245 Have you been searching for

information about Criminal Justice

jobs? Are you interested in careers in

Criminal Justice? This class can help

you get started! Our Criminal Justice

distance learning class can provide

training about careers in Criminal

Justice and could be a stepping stone

toward getting one of many exciting

Criminal Justice jobs.


Criminal Justice w/ Abnormal Psychology


260 hrs $2,475 Have you been searching for

information about Criminal Justice

jobs? Are you interested in careers in

Criminal Justice? This class can help

you get started! Our Criminal Justice

distance learning class can provide

training about careers in Criminal

Justice and could be a stepping stone

toward getting one of many exciting

Criminal Justice jobs. Abnormal

Psychology class and books included.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbaef9

Customer Service for Health Care

� PEARSON

CERTIFIED BY national association

of healthcare access Management

24 hrs $139 The basics of customer service for

individuals seeking to work in the

health care industry.


Electronic Systems Technician (EST) formerly DHTI+


280 hrs $2,675 The Home Electronics curriculum

is designed to fulfill the growing

requirement of trained professionals

in the area of Home Technology

Automation. The Home Technology

Integration self-paced curriculum

is designed to fulfill the growing

requirement for trained professionals

in the area of Home Technology.

The program will address the

core competencies required to

install, integrate, and troubleshoot

interconnected home subsystems,

including entertainment,

telecommunication, lighting, HVAC,

water management, security, and

access control systems.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbbe89

This class is a US Green Building Council Approved Education Provider Program and provides a

firm foundation for LEED™. Standard 90.1 for Architects is a concise online class to help architects

understand, apply and comply with the standard. It provides the information essential to

architects, with a brief overview of engineering that avoids the complex details.

energY effiCient DeSign foR aRChitECts

Register at: http://ndsu.me/dcenckbb2cc

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Child Day Care Management Certifications


180 hrs $1,685340 hrs $2,895Child day care management distance

learning classes can provide you with

the information to take the first step

toward earning an attractive child care

worker salary. The Child Health, Safety

and Nutrition class is for anyone who

works in a role that touches children’s

lives. The material is based on the

most current research and reflects

the latest developments in health,

safety and nutrition as well as their

application in multiple settings.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbstkc

CiSCo CCna, CCnp � pRotRain CERtifiCatE

230 hrs $3,995 CCNA provides a comprehensive

introduction to deploying Cisco

routers in computer networks. Cisco

routers are the industry standard

devices that are used to connect

computers in local area networks and

the internet. Participants will learn

to identify the major components

of a computer system, to define

basic computer and networking

terminology, and to describe the

benefits and functions of the OSI

reference model. Participants will

gain the fundamental knowledge

and skills needed to install, configure

and troubleshoot Cisco routers.

CCNA certified professionals are

in great demand in the computer

industry today.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb89bf

CISSP (ISC) and SSCP � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

80 hrs $1,895 The CISSP class provides you with

the knowledge and skills to pass the

CISSP certification, after which you’ll

have the ability to manage, operate,

develop and plan an effective network

security infrastructure.


ColdFusion Foundations Certificate


64 hrs $825 ColdFusion is a powerful server-side

scripting language that allows users

to interact with databases to produce

dynamic pages. ColdFusion is a

tag-based language and very easy

to learn to use but also a powerful

programming environment. At

the end of this class, participants

will be able to create pages that

display a requested set of records

from the database,create forms

that allow users to add, edit or

delete records from the database,

create data-driven applications

using application, client and session

variables, improve the processing of

their data-driven web sites by creating

user-defined functions and reusable

components and include dynamic

graphs from their database in their

web applications.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbac94

Complete Home/Building Inspectors Training Program


240 hrs $3,025 Do you want to learn all aspects

of inspection and be prepared for

whatever type of building your client

wants inspected?

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbb9c4



57 Hours


Emergency Response to Bio-Terrorism


74 hrs $925 This class is designed to provide

the participant with an overview of

key issues to be addressed when

developing mass fatalities response

plans and to provide workers with the

knowledge, information, and basic

skills to work safely at a disaster site, a

natural event or man-caused incident.


Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Training


125 hrs $1,650 The risk of not complying with

federal regulations is a high price

to pay for today’s enterprises.

Whether your organization operates

in an office, the field or production

environment, violations, fines,

and plant shutdowns can have

a significant impact on business

and the bottom line. Our ES&H

solution offers hundreds of hours of

approved courseware, in addition to

a robust and flexible infrastructure

and a proven methodology and

implementation process.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb9ac0

Ethical Hacker Certification CEH (self-study)


40 hrs $995 The Certified Ethical Hacker class

will teach you the fundamentals of

ethical hacking, such as footprinting,

scanning, system hacking, social

engineering and sniffing. You’ll learn

the difference between handling

internet-based and database-

based attacks, wireless attacks

and countermeasures as well as

session hacking and deterring

electronic intrusions.


Financial Risk Manager (FRM) � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

� CERTIFIED BY GLOBAL ASSOCIATION

OF RISK PROFESSIONALS

61 hrs $450 In recent years, the globalization of

financial markets, the emergence of

international banking regulations and

the rapid growth of new sophisticated

products have dramatically elevated

the role risk management plays in

an organization. The Financial Risk

Manager (FRM) exam leads to the

Financial Risk Manager Certification.


HazWoper 24-Hour Moderate Risk


24 hrs $365 This self-paced HazWoper education

class on the Internet meets the

OSHA/EPA training requirements for

workers performing hazardous waste

site functions in accord with the

provisions of 29 CFR 1910.120. The

regulation stipulates that employers

at hazardous waste sites, and at many

other “sites” as further defined by

the regulation, shall ensure that all

workers with the potential of chemical

exposure will receive a minimum of

24 hours of waste site health and

safety training.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb82df

Help Desk/Customer Service Certificate


200 hrs $1,999 Help Desk Customer Service online

training programs include interactive

features and downloadable class

materials that are powerfully

engineered to ease IT, help desk

and support professional’s training

experience. The training makes

certification faster, more convenient,

and less expensive than traditional

training classes.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckba9b1

Home Health Aide Certificate � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

140 hrs $1,425220 hrs $2,495Our Home Health Aide Certificate,

also offered with medical terminolgy

provides basic, personal care and

health-related services to a variety

of individuals (patients) who require

more assistance than family and/or

friends are able to provide. HHAs are

part of a category of occupations that

is commonly referred to as “direct

care workers.” The services/care that

a Home Health Aide provides depends

upon their specialty area. For more

information go to:

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbstkh

Homeland Security/Terrorist Agent Control Technology


135 hrs $1,195 This 5-class program includes:

Biological Agents of Terrorism -

identify the biological agents of

primary concern to the Center

for Disease Control and the US

Department of Agriculture. The

potential for release, expected

epidemiology/etiology, detection,

and response protocols are explored

through narrated presentations and

virtual laboratory exercises.


HRCI/PHR Certification Program


50 hrs $1,695 The Human Resource Certification

Institute (HRCI) is the credentialing

affiliate of the Society for Human

Resource Management (SHRM), the

world’s largest association devoted

to professional human resource

management. HRCI works to

define and maintain the HR body of

knowledge, and offers assessments

and certification of this knowledge.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbaabe

human reSourCeS CERtifiCatE


175 hrs $2,450 This comprehensive online program

includes ten classes: Managing

Diversity in the Workplace, Behavioral

Interviewing, Recruiting & Retention

Strategies for the Tight Labor Market,

Effective Hiring and Interviewing,

HRCI/PHR Certification Program,

HRCI/SPHR (Senior Professional

Human Resource), New Employee

Orientation, Human Resources

Management Essentials, Managing

Diversity and Inclusiveness, Hostility

and Aggression in the Workplace.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbaf06

fitneSS & nutrition CERtifiCatEProper nutrition and physical fitness go hand-in-hand

when working to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Discover

a well-balanced combination of nutrition and physical

fitness training to help you take the first step toward a

new career in nutrition and fitness.

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240 Hours

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Flash ActionScript Certificate � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

64 hrs $765 ActionScript is the programming

language that enables you to use

Macromedia’s popular Flash to create

highly interactive multimedia-based

Web sites, product demos, teaching

materials, and more. If you’re familiar

with the logic of other programming

languages, ActionScript will seem

quite familiar. After you’ve learned the

logic behind how scripting works, as

well as the many things it allows you

to create and do, chances are you’ll

wish you had started sooner.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb96fa

Global Capital Markets Certificate


100 hrs $575 The certificate in Global Capital

Markets is a specialized program

for professionals who want to

acquire in-depth understanding

of the financial markets. This class

integrates the conceptual knowledge

with procedural information about

how markets function along with

analysis skills.




Legal Court Interpreter-Spanish


70 hrs $1,195 160 hrs $2,995 Legal Court Interpreter-Spanish

(Advanced & Basic) offers a

comprehensive approach to

theoretical and practical training

for aspiring and working legal

interpreters.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbstkl

Life Skills Coaching 1 & 2 Certificate


520 hrs $3,495 This class assists you in understanding

the role of a coach for parents and

also helps you attain the knowledge

and skills necessary to become a

successful coach for parents. Level 2

takes readers step-by-step through

the coaching process, covering all the

crucial ideas and strategies for being

an effective, successful life coach.


Linux LPI Level 1 & 2 � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

70 hrs $1,075 110 hrs $2,125 The Linux LPI Level 1 and 2 certificates

are designed for participants wishing

to acquire the basic skills required

as a Linux system administrator and

provides you with the knowledge and

skills to effectively do Basic System

Administration on Linux LPI.


inDuStrial maintenanCe tEChnologY CERtifiCatE

Industrial Technologies Curriculum is a dynamic,

comprehensive training solution designed as a progression

or cross-discipline education and training solution.

Industrial Technologies Curriculum has been developed

by subject matter experts with field and educational

experience within each discipline. All lessons are

designed using learning outcome based instructional

design methods. http://ndsu.me/dcenckb905c


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Hydrotherapy Certificate � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

140 hrs $1,150 Hydrotherapy is now used in modern

healing spas, medical spas, and

wellness centers to help clients

improve their daily wellness, fitness

and appearance. Hydrotherapy is

also used in the prevention of major

medical problems plus the healing

and rehabilitation of injuries. This

class guides the participant through

the history, scientific foundations,

and practical applications of spa

bodywork, and includes sections on

what you should expect to encounter

when working in a spa setting.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbbe31

ICD-10 � PEARSON

CERTIFIED BY american association

of professional Coders

16 hrs $169 An overview of the ICD-10 for both

diagnosis and procedure coding. It

covers the transition from ICD-9 to

ICD-10 and reviews the changes and

updates. Participants will learn the

new codes, the structure, and nature

of the characters.


Interior Design Certificate � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

150 hrs $1,545 As an Interior Designer you will

consult with your clients to plan and

carry out the design of their interior

and furnishings.This class covers a

whole range of aspects relating to

interior design and the elements

that need to be considered in the

planning stages.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb8ae0

Introduction to Medical Terminology

� PEARSON

CERTIFIED BY national association of

healthcare access Management

24 hrs $139 Medical terminology, symbols and

abbreviations, and the application

of this new language in the field of

health care.


IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) from ISEB


32 hrs $1,680 The class is a detailed modular

introduction to the concepts,

terms objectives, definitions,

benefits and relationships within

core IT service management

processes and functions, according

to ITIL. It prepares participants

for the examination leading to

the Foundation Certificate in IT

Service Management.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbbef0

Java Certificates � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

Varies VariesOur Java Certificates help developers

and architects face many challenges

when designing an effective and

flexible Java enterprise system,

receive a thorough introduction to the

basic syntax and structure of the Java

programming language, and much

more! For more information go to:

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Java Programming Certification

� PEARSON

CERTIFIED BY oracle

80 hrs $549 Preparation for Oracle Java

Certification - Associate level.


lanDSCaping CERtifiCatE


160 hrs $1,299 This landscaping class provides

the basic knowledge and industry

information needed to be successful

in the field of landscape design and

architecture. Focusing on three areas

of professional practice; design,

contracting, and management,

traditional topics such as design,

plant installation, and pricing, as

well as topics not found in most

other resources, such as interior

landscaping, xeriscaping, water

gardens, and safety are discussed.


Lean Enterprise Certification I � PEARSON

CERTIFIED BY american society

for Quality

40 hrs $559 Preparation to sit for and successfully

pass the Lean Essentials I Certification

exam from the American Society for

Quality. Content includes cultural

enabler principles and processes,

continuous process improvement,

principles of a consistent Lean

Enterprise culture, the use of

measurement systems in a Lean

Enterprise culture.


LEED Green Associate Series � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

Varies $365 LEED Green Associate classes are

for professionals who want to

demonstrate green building expertise

in non-technical fields of practice.

Take all of our LEED Green classes.



600 Hours


Macromedia MX Suite � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

135 hrs $2,645 This suite of classes includes all of

the Macromedia classes including

Flash 8, MX Designer and Developer,

ColdFusion MX Developer,

Dreamweaver 8 and MX Developer.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb8d6b

MCITP Learning Series � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

Varies VariesTake your skills to the next level with

our MCTIP learning series. Database

developers design and implement

relational database models (logical

and physical) and database storage

objects. They also program servers by

using user-defined functions, triggers,

stored procedures, Transact-SQL, or

the CLR. They retrieve or modify data

by using SQL queries or tune and

optimize queries.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbstkm

MCTS Learning Series � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

Varies Varies The Microsoft Certified Technology

Specialist (MCTS) certifications

enable professionals to target specific

technologies and to distinguish

themselves by demonstrating

in-depth knowledge and expertise

in their specialized technologies.

Microsoft Certified Technology

Specialists are consistently

capable of implementing, building,

troubleshooting, and debugging a

particular Microsoft technology.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbstkm

Medical Billing Certificate � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

300 hrs $1,695 Our Medical Billing class will give you

the skills you need to be competitive

in the healthcare market place, as well

as the credentials through certification

to prove your qualifications. In this

class, participants will learn about

managed health care, legal and

regulatory issues, coding systems,

reimbursement methods, coding

for medical necessity, and common

health insurance plans.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb81eb

Medical Office Assistant w/ Medical Terminology


320 hrs $2,655 Common medical terminology

is a critical part of the language

used by health care practitioners.

It is essentially a vocabulary that

requires a uniform pronunciation,

definition, and spelling of terms used

by professionals. Individuals with

medical terminology training are

capable of analyzing and interpreting

medical reports related to specific

body systems. This program is

appropriate for adults looking to

learn new job skills, refresh or refine

existing healthcare knowledge, or

improve occupational performance by

possessing a better understanding of

medical terms.


Medical Office Manager � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

700 hrs $4,125 This provides the foundational

knowledge needed to master the

coding and billing process that

you will be managing in your role.

Participants then complete our

detailed class on Managing the

Medical Office which covers a health

care overview, leadership training,

medical office organization, financial

management, policies, procedures

and compliance planning, managed

care contracts, marketing, human

resources, and government-

required documentation!

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbb7fc

meDiCal terminologY CERtifiCatE


80 hrs $1,225 Common medical terminology

is a critical part of the language

used by health care practitioners.

It is essentially a vocabulary that

requires a uniform pronunciation,

definition, and spelling of terms used

by professionals. Individuals with

medical terminology training are

capable of analyzing and interpreting

medical reports related to specific

body systems. This program is

appropriate for adults looking to

learn new job skills, refresh or refine

existing healthcare knowledge, or

improve occupational performance by

possessing a better understanding of

medical terms.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbb7e1

Mental Health Technician Certificate


280 hrs $1,595 The Mental Health Technician

certificate is a unique, intensive, and

comprehensive online program of

training. It is designed to enhance

the provision of care for the mental

health consumer by educating case

managers, cottage staff, psychiatric

technicians, day treatment staff,

and other mental health direct

care providers.


Microsoft Office Specialist Expert


135 hrs $655 If you’re looking for a way to get up to

speed quickly on the newest version

of Microsoft® Office, this class offers

step-by-step instructions to make it

easy. Office 2010 has new features

and tools to master, and whether

you’re upgrading from an earlier

version or encountering the Office

applications for the first time, you’ll

appreciate this simplified approach.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbbb20

Network+, CCNA � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

180 hrs $2,295 CompTIA Network+ is one of the

five highly demanded computer

industry certifications offered in the

Information Technology Foundation

Class series. This program is ideal

for anyone wanting to start a career

or advance their career in the IT

industry. Network+ is a vendor neutral







Network+, Security+, CCNA - 2 years


180 hrs $3,495 This program is ideal for anyone









» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb87fe

Nursing Assistant Certificate � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

300 hrs $1,625380 hrs $2,595 Our Nursing Assistant Certificate is

also offered with medical terminology.

If you’ve ever thought about

becoming a nursing assistant, this

in-depth curriculum could help you

learn important fundamental, practical

skills involved in a career as a nursing

assistant. Unlike other online nursing

classes, our program lets you study at

home at a time and place that is most

comfortable to you.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbstkn

Medical Billing, Medical Coding & Medical Terminology


680 hrs $3,999 Upon successful completion of our

Medical Coding class, participants

will be prepared for an entry-level

position doing medical coding in a

medical office setting and will be

prepared to sit for the AHIMA national

certification exam to become a

Certified Coding Associate (CCA). Our

Medical Billing class will give you the

skills you need to be competitive in

the healthcare market place, as well as

the credentials through certification

to prove your qualifications.


meDiCal CoDing W/ MEdiCal tERMinologY


380 hrs $2,655 Medical Coding is listed as one of

the fastest growing professions in

allied health. The medical industry is

experiencing a tremendous demand

for individuals with knowledge of

medical office operations, which

includes diagnostic and procedural

coding. Upon successful completion

of our Medical Coding class,

participants will be prepared for an

entry-level position doing medical

coding in a medical office setting and

will be prepared to sit for the AHIMA

national certification exam to become

a Certified Coding Associate (CCA).

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb9e1a

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The Transportation Leadership Graduate Certificate (TLGC) will give you the edge you need to advance in your career. Learn about the transportation industry from anywhere when you take online classes.


Nutritional Consultant � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

140 hrs $1,565 Nutrition Consultant training provides

participants with an understanding

of how food nutrition contributes

to the prevention of illness and

the promotion of optimal health.

Participants learn to conduct in-depth

diet and lifestyle evaluations and

to advise individuals on food plans

customized to each individual’s taste,

temperament, and health goals. The

fundamentals of whole food nutrition,

digestive physiology, metabolism,

nutritional biochemistry, and current

research are presented.


Nutritional Fitness Consultant


380 hrs $2,495 This distance learning class offers

a well balanced combination of

nutrition and physical fitness training

to help you take the first step

toward a new career in nutrition and

fitness. Proper health management

is important to a growing number

of consumers who are interested

in enhancing their lives through

increased physical fitness and better

nutrition practices.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb8bdb

Oracle 10g Certified Database Associate (OCA)


150 hrs $2,595 Oracle certifications are tangible,

industry-recognized credentials

that can help you succeed in your

IT career and provide measurable

benefits to your employer. Oracle

certifications are a reliable validation

of training and experience that

can accelerate your professional

development, improve your

productivity, and enhance your

credibility. The Oracle 10g Training

Certification class provides you with

the knowledge and skills to effectively

design and manage an Oracle10g

database management system.


Oracle 11g Administrator Professional (OCP)


80 hrs $2,595 Oracle 11g certifications are a credible

validation of training and experience

that can accelerate your professional

career, improve your productivity,

and enhance your resume. An

Oracle Professional Certification

demonstrates that you have a solid

understanding of a job role and the

Oracle products used in that role.

Being an Oracle Certified Professional

can help raise your visibility and

increase your access to the industry’s

most challenging opportunities.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckb8da5

Paralegal Certificate of Completion

� PARALEGALSTUDIES.COM CERTIFICATE

7 weeks $195/ClassThis online certificate is designed

to teach students entry level

knowledge of the tri-state law

library access for purpose of writing

a final legal office memo with

proper citation and Shepardizing.

» http://ndsu.me/dcencplcert

ophthalmiC assistant

Ophthalmic Assistants play a vital role in eye care. They perform

ophthalmic procedures under the direction or supervision of a

physician. An ophthalmic allied health professional assists the

ophthalmologist by collecting data, administering tests and

treatments, and supervising patients. This class provides all the

practical information you need to complete your day-to-day tasks

as an Ophthalmic Assistant. http://ndsu.me/dcenckba620



250 Hours

PG81www.ndsu.edu/dce • 1.800.726.1724 or 701.231.7015PG80 NDSU Distance & continuing eDucation 2013

Six Sigma Green Belt � PEARSON


for Quality

48 hrs $699 An overview of the key concepts for

the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

test, exploring processes and team

management, operational metrics,

and key tools and techniques to

achieve process excellence.


Solid Waste Operations Certificate


132 hrs $999 This four-class program is important

training for homeland security as it

relates to solid waste management.

This introductory class includes

instruction in Landfill operations,

Composting operations, Household

Hazardous Waste and Wastewater

Operations (solids).

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbb14e

Stress Management Coaching Level 1 & 2 Certificate


380 hrs $2,495 Stress Management Coaching is

an experience. You will learn about

stress, you will learn and practice

specific techniques, and you will

be inspired to continue a life-long

program of stress management. Level

2 class provides an in-depth look into

a number of relaxation techniques

such as meditation, progressive

relaxation, guided imagery, self-

hypnosis, and many more! It also

covers information on started your

own coaching business.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbstks

Our travel and tourism school can help you learn more about a travel agent career and take the

first step in getting quality travel agent training. Travel agent career professionals consistently

help people plan family vacations, corporate trips, cruises, international travel, and specialty

tours such as adventure vacations.

travel & touriSm CERtifiCatE

Register at: http://ndsu.me/dcenckbb2cc


Sun Certified Java Programmer SE 5.0/6.0


100 hrs $2,695 Sun’s certification program in

Java technology is an industry

recognized, worldwide program

that focuses on critical job roles in

software application development

and enterprise architecture. Sun’s

philosophy is that certification is

central to the learning process as it

provides validation of skill sets for

specific job roles. Sun certification

also offers a natural progression to

support your career goals.


Physical Therapy Aide � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

120 hrs $2,500200 hrs $2,500 Our Physical Therapy Certificate is

also offered with medical terminology.

A physical therapy aide most often

works under the direction of a physical

therapist and/or physical therapy

assistant. Physical therapy aide jobs

often include keeping the treatment

area clean and well organized, as

well as to help escort patients in

wheelchairs, perform clerical duties,

order supplies and more.

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Private Investigator Certificate


100 hrs $1,545 Private investigator jobs can be

intriguing, exciting and sometimes

adventurous, but being a private

investigator is also a serious and

important career. This private

investigator training can provide you

with the essential skills and knowledge

for a number of entry level private

investigator jobs.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbbf40

Professional Risk Manager (PRM)


70 hrs $450 The Professional Risk Manager

Program is a competitive exam that

tests a professional’s competence

in the field of risk management.

Today’s risk professional is expected

by regulators and shareholders alike

to know and understand industry best

practices and to be committed to

using them.


Sales and Consulting Professional Certificate


250 hrs $2,165 Master the art of selling! Our

comprehensive range of sales and

consulting training modules are built

into a complete library that equips

you with all the skills you need to be

successful at Selling.

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Six Sigma Belt Certification Classes


Varies VariesOur Six Sigma Belt Certification

Training Programs integrate online

learning with hands-on data

analysis. The class material provides

an in-depth look at the DMAIC

problem-solving methodology, as

well as deployment and project-

development approaches. You

will also analyze and solve quality

problems and are involved in quality

improvement projects.

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Six Sigma Black Belt � PEARSON


for Quality

48 hrs $799 An overview of the key concepts for

the Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

exam, exploring process and team

management, operational metrics,

and key tools and techniques to

achieve process excellence.


Professional Tax Preparer Certification (DL)


100 hrs $2,199 In response to the increasing demand

for income tax professionals, we offer

The Professional Tax Preparer™ (PTP)

Designation that certifies individuals

fully in personal and business returns.


proJeCt management pRofEssional

� pEaRson

CERTIFIED BY project

Management institute

35 hrs $549 Participants will learn the terminology,

tools, and techniques that are required

to take a project from the initiating

process to planning, executing,

controlling, and closing. This class

is designed to build confidence and

raise the participant’s chances of

passing the PMP Exam.


Reflexology (Therapeutic) � PROTRAIN CERTIFICATE

240 hrs $925 Reflexology is one of the fastest

growing holistic therapies now

gaining worldwide acceptance. It is

based on the scientific principle that

every organ in the body is reflected

in certain reflexes in the feet. The feet

are a microcosm of the human body.

By manipulating the reflex areas on

the feet, energy congestion in the

body is released. Correct stimulation

of the feet reflexes, while the client is

relaxed, improves the energy flow and

the blood supply.

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120 Hours


Sun Microsystems Solars 9: Basic System Admin I & II


80 hrs $1,945 Solaris 9 Exam I class provides

information about the essential tasks

of standalone installation, file system

management, backup procedures,

process control, user administration,

and device management. Solaris 9

Exam II class provides participants

with the skills necessary to administer

Sun systems running Solaris 9 in a

network environment.


Sustainability Professional Certification


120 hrs $1,449 Our CSP certification program is

designed to give our graduates a great

balance of core sustainability topics to

enable them to stand out individually

or to step into a sustainability

leadership role with confidence.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbadfc

Web Design & Development Certificate


160 hrs $1,995 Web Design and Development

Certificate (Advanced & Basic) will

provide you with the skills to get

an entry-level job developing and

designing web sites. Learn advanced

web design skills in the advanced

certificate.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbstkw

Wedding Consultant Certification


260 hrs $1,545 Many couples get overwhelmed with

wedding planning and often rely on a

trained wedding planner to help them

make their important day as special

as possible. The duties of a wedding

consultant can vary, but often include

helping the happy couple with their

wedding ceremony and reception by

helping to choose wedding cakes,

reception sites, flowers, invitations,

and much more!


Wellness Coaching + Natural Health Consultant Certificate


400 hrs $2,495 Our Natural Health Consultant class

will give you broad understanding of

the several disciplines that fall under

the heading of “natural medicine.”

Wellness coaching is about helping

people to improve their lifestyle

behavior. Wellness coaching is a

new field. As it emerges and the

world discovers the value of it, it will

continue to define and re-define itself.

» http://ndsu.me/dcenckbac19

xml founDationS CerTiFiCaTe


64 hrs $765 This class will give participants an

introduction to an overview to

creating XML documents. Students

will be able to create well-formed

and valid XML documents, create

Document Type Definitions (DTD)

and Schemas for validating their XML

documents, create style sheets using

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and the

Extensible Style sheet Language with

Transforms (XLST).


aCCounting & finanCeBanking Management operations Certificate ....64Certificate in finance Essentials ........................67Chartered financial analyst (Cfa) .................... 69Chartered tax professional................................ 69Corporate treasury Management ........................ 71financial Risk Manager (fRM) ........................... 72global Capital Markets Certificate ...................... 73professional Risk Manager (pRM) ..................... 80professional tax preparer Certification (dl) .... 80

BuSineSSCertificate in Business Communications ............65Certificate in innovation and Critical thinking .. 66Child day Care Management Certification Courses ...........................................70Cooking and Catering Certificate ........................70interior design Certificate ................................... 74life skills Coaching 1 & 2 Certificate ................... 75sales and Consulting professional Certificate .. 80stress Management Coaching level 1 & 2 Certificate .......................................... 81travel and tourism Certificate ............................ 81Wedding Consultant Certification ......................82Wellness Coaching + natural health Consultant Certificate .........................................82

health Care & meDiCalactivities professional aging in society.............64anatomy and physiology Certificate ..................64Certificate in Complementary and alternative Medicine ...........................................65Certificate in End of life Care .............................65Certificate in gerontology ..................................67Certificate in growth and development through the lifespan .........................................67Certificate in holistic and integrative health ....67Certificate in integrative Mental health .............67Certificate in issues in oxygenation ...................67Certificate in pain assessment and Management ................................................67Certificate in perinatal issues ............................ 68Certificate in spirituality, health, and healing ... 68Certified Electronic health Records specialist (CEhRs) ............................................ 68Comprehensive Medical transcripts ...................70Customer service for health Care ....................... 71Environmental health and safety Compliance training ............................................ 72fitness and nutrition Certificate ........................ 72home health aide Certificate ............................. 73hydrotherapy Certificate .................................... 74iCd-10tt .............................................................. 74introduction to Medical terminology.................. 75Medical Billing Certificate....................................76Medical Billing, Medical Coding and Medical terminology ...........................................76Medical Coding w/ Medical terminology ............76Medical office assistant w/ Medical terminology ........................................... 77Medical office Manager ...................................... 77Medical terminology Certificate ......................... 77Mental health technician Certificate ................. 77nursing assistant Certificate .............................. 77nutritional Consultant ........................................78nutritional fitness Consultant ...........................78opthalmic assistant ............................................78

physical therapy aide........................................ 80Reflexology (therapeutic) ................................. 80

inDuStrial & SkilleD traDeSCertificate in sustainable Management ............ 68Certified Environmental specialist .................... 69Certified indoor air Quality Manager (CiaQM) ... 69Certified indoor Environmentalist (CiE) ............ 69Certified Microbial investigator (CMi)................ 69Complete home/Building inspectors training program .................................................70Emergency Response to Bio-terrorism ............. 72Energy Efficient design for architects ................ 71hazWoper 24-hour Moderate Risk .................... 73homeland security/terrorist agent Control technology........................................................... 73hRCi/phR Certification program ........................ 73industrial Maintenance technology Certificate . 74landscaping Certificate ...................................... 75lEEd green associate series ............................. 75solid Waste operations Certificate .................... 81Water treatment operations Certificates .........82

law & legalCertificate in legal and Ethical issues in nursing ............................................................67Criminal justice Certificate ................................... 71Criminal justice w/ abnormal psychology ........... 71legal Court interpreter-spanish ......................... 75paralegal Certificate of Completion ....................78private investigator Certificate .......................... 80

leaDerShipBusiness Management ........................................64Certificate in Entrepreneurship ..........................65Certificate in human Resource Management ....67Certificate in leadership .....................................67Certificate in nonprofit Management.................67Certified associate Business Manager.............. 68human Resources Certificate ............................. 73Microsoft office specialist Expert ..................... 77sustainability professional Certification ...........82

proJeCt managementCertified associate in project Management ...... 68Certified associate in project Management (CapM) ......................................... 68lean Enterprise Certification i ............................ 75project Management professional .................... 80six sigma Belt Certification Courses ................. 80six sigma Black Belt........................................... 80six sigma green Belt........................................... 81

teChnologY(isC)2 Cissp and ssCp ......................................70a+ 2009, network + (any 2 Comptia)..............64a+, network+, security+, and MCitp ................64a+/network+/security+ .....................................64CCda (Cisco Certified design associate) ...........64CCdp (Cisco Certified design professional).......65CCna (Cisco Certified network associate) ........65CCnp (Cisco Certified network professional) ....65Checkpoint ng/ngx........................................... 69CisCo CCna, CCnp .............................................70Coldfusion foundations Certificate ...................70Comptia learning series ....................................70Comptia® security+ Certification prep 1 ...........70Electronic systems technician (Est) formerly dhti+ ..................................................... 71Ethical hacker Certification CEh (self-study) ... 72

nonCreDit CertifiCate indEx

alphaBEtiCal BY paRtnER

alphaBEtiCal BY CatEgoRY

eD2goCertificate in Complementary and alternative Medicine ...........................................65Certificate in End of life Care ............................65Certificate in gerontology ..................................67Certificate in growth and development through the lifespan .........................................67Certificate in holistic and integrative health ....67Certificate in integrative Mental health ............67Certificate in issues in oxygenation ..................67Certificate in legal and Ethical issues in nursing ............................................................67Certificate in pain assessment and Management ...............................................67Certificate in perinatal issues ........................... 68Certificate in spirituality, health, and healing...68Comptia+® security+ Certification prep 1 ........70

minDeDgeCertificate in Business Communications ............65Certificate in Entrepreneurship ..........................65Certificate in innovation and Critical thinking .. 66Certificate in finance Essentials ........................67Certificate in human Resource Management ....67Certificate in leadership .....................................67Certificate in nonprofit Management.................67Certificate in sustainable Management ............ 68

paralegalStuDieS.Comparalegal Certificate of Completion ....................78

pearSonCertified associate Business Manager.............. 68Certified associate in project Management ...... 68Customer service for health Care ....................... 71iCd-10 .................................................................. 74introduction to Medical terminology.................. 75java programming Certification .......................... 75lean Enterprise Certification i ............................ 75project Management professional .................... 80six sigma Black Belt........................................... 80six sigma green Belt........................................... 81

protrainall sorted Certificates .................................. 64-82

flash actionscript Certificate ............................. 72help desk/Customer service Certificate ............ 73it infrastructure library (itil) from isEB .......... 75java Certificates .................................................. 75java programming Certification .......................... 75linux lpi level 1 & 2 ............................................ 75Macromedia Mx suite .........................................76MCitp learning series ........................................76MCts learning series .........................................76network+, CCna ................................................. 77network+, security+, CCna - 2 years ............... 77oracle 10g Certified database associate (oCa) ..................................................78oracle 11g administrator professional (oCp) .....78sun Certified java programmer sE 5.0/6.0 ....... 81sun Microsystems solars 9: Basic system admin i & ii ...........................................................82Web design and development Certificate .........82xMl foundations Certificate ..............................82

water treatment opERations CERtifiCatEs


Water Treatment Operations

Certificate—Standard

or Complete—teaches

participants to safely operate

and maintain coagulation,

flocculation, sedimentation,

filtration, and disinfection

processes. These classes

also aim to train participants

in the practical aspects of

operating and maintaining

water treatment plants,

emphasizing safe practices

and procedures.

http://ndsu.me/dcenckbstkw

400 Hours



We grant Continuing Educaton Units (CEUs) or contact hours for a variety

of professions; social work, counseling, education, childcare, etc. CEUs are

often needed for the measurement, recording, transfer, and recognition of

participation in noncredit activities. We will provide you with a transcript upon

completion of your activities. For an up-to-date list of our CEU opportunities go to

http://ndsu.me/nc2013ceus



Distance and Continuing Education and the Department of Pharmacy

Practice at NDSU are working together to offer continuing education

for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. We have ongoing online

programs and events throughout the year. Visit our website for all the

latest updates at www.ndsu.edu/dce/pharmacy.

Pain Management help patients manage pain associated with injuries and illnesses. Earn up to 16 hours

of continuing pharmacy education for participation in this certificate program.

MODULE TOPICS INCLUDE:

� Introduction to pain Management

� pathophysiology of pain and pain Assessment

� overview of Management options

� Barriers to pain Management and pain in Special populations

� Assessing and Treating pain in patients with Substance Abuse Concerns

� Assessing and Treating pain in older Adults

� pediatric pain Management

� Assessing and Treating persistent Nonmalignant pain: An overview &

Common persistent pain Conditions

� Assessing and Treating Neuropathic pain

� overview and Assessment of Cancer pain

� pharmacotherapy for Cancer pain

� Management of Cancer pain: other Analgesic Approaches and

End-of-Life Care

For more information and to register go to http://ndsu.me/dcen1222

About The Patientdesigned for practicing health professionals, About The Patient will enhance your skills

in the delivery of Medication therapy Management (MtM) and diabetes Management.

Earn up to 10 hours with the successful completion of this online class.

MODULE TOPICS INCLUDE:

� Diabetes

� Medication Therapy Management

� The health providers role in motivating patients

� promotion of cognitive service for payers

To register go to http://ndsu.me/dcen1221

Mental Health & Aging1.3 Ceus $129MODULE TOPICS:

� overview on aging and

mental health

� Assessment and diagnosis

� Changes to the aging brain and the

impact on mental health

� psychosocial treatment of mental

disorders in older adults

� Wellness and prevention

� Resources and referrals for older clients

Aging & Mental Health Education: A focus on Alzheimer’s disease0.4 Ceus $49UNIT TOPICS:

� A general overview on

Alzheimer’s disease

� Diagnosis and treatment of

Alzheimer’s disease

� Communication and behaviors

associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Register for the programs online at

http://ndsu.me/dcen1219

The NDSU Gerontology program has

developed curriculum for professionals

that address aging and mental health.

The programs are offered online, self-

paced, and are eligible for continuing

education units (CEUs). Sponsored by

the ND Department of Human Services,

MN-ND Alzheimer’s Association, and

NDSU. Mental Health & Aging and Aging

& Mental Health Education: A focus

on Alzheimer’s disease are perfect for

nurses, social workers, counselors and

those who work in the industry.

MENTAL HEALTH & AGING AND ALZHEIMER’S UNITS

up to

1.6Ceus

up to

1.0Ceus

PHARMACY


helps families search for child care and builds knowledge and skills

of early childhood professionals. Together with NDSU Distance and

Continuing Education, they offer continuing education units for early

childhood providers.

http://ndsu.me/dcen1220

north dakota Child Care Resource & Referral

CCr&r

Ceu oppoRtunitiEs

ConCept to Completion. our services offer you solutions for all your conference planning needs. *Online and onsite registration *Approved to offer Continuing Education Units and Hours *Professional Staff

nDSu DCe ConfEREnCE planning

“This extension of the conference planning services

is yet another example of how the staff of NDSU

DCE do such a great job and are willing to expand

the parameters of their service for any organization,”

-Justin Wageman, Director of the North Dakota

Curriculum Initiative (NDCI)

For more information, go to: http://ndsu.me/dcen1226

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