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Of Elk and Cameron Counties
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Professional Development |
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Summer 2008 Semester |
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Community Education Council |
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University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Classes in St. Marys To register or for more information contact Gerry at 814-834-9329
Introduction to Dreamweaver and WEB Design Concepts This course will cover the basics for designing an attractive and efficient Web page. Learn what draws people to your site and how to keep them coming back. Along with learning design concepts, you will also learn how to use Dreamweaver to develop your page, work with text, add hyperlinks, add images, and tables to streamline your Web page. You will also learn how to build a site using frames and how to define and upload your Web site. This course is ideal for small companies who want to develop a web presence as well as larger companies who want to save money by developing and maintaining their Web pages in house. St. Marys at the CEC, Wednesday May 28 and June 4th, 5:00 pm—9:00 pm. Fee: $90.00. To register or for more information contact Gerry at 814-834-9329
Noontime Nuggets You bring your lunch ~ We will supply the drinks! Microsoft Publisher 2003 - Fee: $5.00 - Pick up tips and tricks of Microsoft Publisher 2003. With all the tools you need in one place, you can achieve quick, impressive results. Create your own publications for print, such as: certificates, banners, business cards, business forms, calendars, flyers, greeting cards, labels, newsletters and signs. St. Marys at the CEC, Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm. To register or for more information contact Gerry at 814-834-9329
Microsoft Office 2003 / Application Courses To register call Gerry 834-9329 or email: vogt@upb.pitt.edu These 8-hour non-credit computer courses are designed to help you focus on the software you need most, step-by-step at the CEC in St. Marys. Cost: $89.00 per class. Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Word I - This course will teach you the basics of Microsoft Word so that you can create and edit documents to make them look the way you want. May 12 & 14
Excel I - You will learn the basics of Microsoft Excel so that you can create spreadsheets, work with existing spreadsheet, use formulas and functions. May 19 & 21
Excel II - This course will expand on the material covered in basic Excel. Topics covered include graphing, more advanced formulas and other features. June 2 & 4
Access I – This course will teach you the basics of Microsoft Access. You will learn how to work with an existing database, create a database, run queries and print reports. June 9 & 11
Access II - This course expands on the material covered in basic Access I, to some advanced concepts including creating relationships, advanced queries and reports. June 16 & 18
Certified Coding Associate Exam Prep Course To register call Gerry 834-9329 or email: vogt@upb.pitt.edu This intense two day workshop is designed to help prepare you for the Certified Coding Associate Exam and give you experience with practice exams under similar testing conditions you will face when sitting for the exam. Information will also be provided on scheduling and registering for an exam. The Professional Review Guide for the CCA Exam is included in the cost of this program. Students are responsible for providing their own CPT & ICD-9 code books. St. Marys at the CEC, Friday May 9th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday, May 10th from 9:00 am to 12:00. Fee: $239.00 includes materials
Strictly Business: The Dale Carnegie Immersion Seminar This unique three-day seminar will help you master the skills you need to excel in today’s competitive workplace. You’ll learn to handle people more professionally and keep pace with fast-changing workplace conditions. Your seminar experience will power you beyond your comfort zone and help you stretch for and attain ambitious new goals. The program emphasizes the principles of success and shows you how to put them into action every day. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the ranks of the world’s most successful people. Register for strictly Business: The Dale Carnegie Immersion Seminar here in St. Marys at The Community Education Council, June 10, 17 and 24 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Training consultant: Scott Muirhead. For more information or to register call 814-553-5656 or email scott_muirhead@dalecarnegie.com
Manufacturer’s Association Supervisory Skills Certificate Program Learn the critical skills necessary to meet the ever-increasing challenges of being an effective supervisor in today’s workplace. The position of “supervisor” is constantly evolving and to keep up with those changes, it is critical the people in that role change with it. A five-part series will teach new and experienced supervisors the skills needed to properly motivate and direct their teams to meet company goals, objectives and be in compliance with the law. The emphasis is on mastering management techniques essential to the success of both the supervisor and the company. Each Supervisory Skills class is two days. Certificates are awarded to those completing all five courses. Fee: Members $195.00 Non-members $325.00. Courses need not be taken in sequence. ON-SITE training available
Course II - May 14& 15, 2008: Leadership skills; Employee involvement; Motivating employees & ourselves; Time management for supervisors; effective delegation; interviewing skills.
Course III - June 4&5, 2008: Communication; Feedback & active listening; Basic Training skills; Conducting better meetings; Giving clearer instructions, Counseling the problem employee.
Course IV - July 23&24, 2008: Methods of group problem-solving; Decision-making skills; Developing an action plan
Course V - August 23-24, 2008: Diversity in the workplace; Handling conflict; Effective presentation skills; Stress management for supervisors; Goal-setting: How to do it! For more information call 814-833-3200 or 800-815-2660 or www.manp.org
Community Education Council of Elk and Cameron Counties
Introduction to Quickbooks Understand the basic concepts/applications of the Chart of Accounts and the organizations Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement. Classify and enter transactions. Set up Vendors and Suppliers. Set up and Manage Employee accounts. Utilize Report functionality. Set/Change preferences. Practical accounting issues dealing with system productivity. In St. Marys 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 13, 15, 20, 22, 2008. Cost: $125.00. Instructor: Richard Danz For more information or to register contact the CEC at 814-781-3437
GPS/GEO CACHING 101 This course will provide a basic overview of what a Global Positioning System (GPS) is all about, how it works and its limitations. Learn about geocaching history and etiquette, setting up a geocaching account and how to download coordinates. Experience your first field study of finding caches located near downtown St. Marys. GPS units can be borrowed for the class or bring your own. All participants should have basic computer skills. Instructor: Dr. Neal Lepovetsky; Fee: $10.00; May 15; 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm If interested or for more information contact the CEC at 814-781-3437 or 877-672-3667
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