The Community Education department at Danville Area Community College is a department dedicated to enhancing and enriching the quality of life of area residents and the surrounding communities through courses, workshops, seminars, tours, conferences and other activities. Community Education is focused on providing experiences, knowledge, and information to the general public at an affordable cost. The goal of Community Education is to provide opportunities for individuals to explore new areas of interest, brush up on skills, and to develop employable skills that are needed and desired by employers located within the general college district area.
Community Education Programs and Courses
The courses are offered as a community service to the residents of our service area. As no state funding is received for these courses, they must be self-supporting from the fees charged to the participants.
Complete and current Community Education listings are included in the Fall and Spring Corporate and Community Education Program announcements and can be found at http://www.dacc.edu/cce/
There is a great deal of flexibility in the offerings in these courses. Some of the courses that are currently being offered include:
CAKE DECORATING
Cake Decorating-Course I
Thousands of people just like you have experienced the excitement of
decorating their first cake. Your instructor will guide you as you
see how easy and rewarding it is to decorate wonderful cakes and other
desserts that will delight your family and friends. Course I is the
perfect place to start. Your instructor will show you the right way
to decorate, step by step. You will share the fun with other
students, who encourage you along the way. As you learn each new
decorating skill you will gain a sense of pride in your
accomplishments. Plus you will be able to share your delicious
results with family and friends!
Flowers and More!-Course II
Master elegant new borders featuring rosettes, reverse shells and rope
designs. Give your cakes incredible dimension with the addition of
bold color flow decorations. Create lovely new flowers like rosebuds,
daisies, daffodils, mums and more. Use these flowers in a grand
finale-an impressive flower basket cake using the interwoven
basketweave technique.
Fondant and Tired Cakes-Course III
Reach a new level of decorating sophistication with the beautiful
flowers and techniques in Course III. Begin with intricate accents
such as embroidery and lace, stringwork, garland and ruffle borders.
Discover the beauty of decorating with rolled fondant, great for
covering cakes with an immaculate smooth surface and shaping fun
figures and elegant flowers. Add several new icing flowers to your
repertoire, including lovely holiday blooms like poinsettias and
Easter lilies. Complete your course by assembling and decorating a
tower tiered cake with beautiful stringwork, flowers and borders.
Fondant Cookies
More than just a cookie! Learn to use rolled fondant to create
beautiful cookies-GREAT Bake Sale Item! Be the hit of your next
gathering with friends and relatives.
Fondant and Gumpaste
Reach a new level of decorating sophistication with the beautiful
flowers and techniques learned in this class. Discover the beauty of
decorating with rolled fondant-for covering cakes with an immaculate
smooth surface and making intriguing gumpaste flowers. Complete your
course by assembling and decorating a tower tiered cake with gumpaste
flower swags.
COOKING
Chopsticks
How to use Chopsticks. In this class we will practice; holding
Chopsticks in the proper manner, picking up items, A brief Asian
background of styles and materials of Chopsticks, and Etiquette. Each
participant will be given their own set of Chopsticks.
Hawaiian
Hawaiian luau menus with ingredients adapted for the Danville kitchen.
Recipes include: Kailua pig (roast), chicken ala king, (chicken with
yam noodles/vegetables), Lau-Lau (spinach with coconut sauce), and
Haupia (coconut pudding). Also included: a mini Hula lesson!
Tea
Learn what tea is and its many flavors. We will brew tea for a
maximum flavor and sample teas, from white, green Oolong to black in
the Chinese, Indian, and Moroccan style. The science of tea as a
strong cancer fighting antioxidant and the cultures of tea from
comfort drink to ritual will be explored. Enjoy a healthful cup with
me.
Sushi
Explore Japanese food and culture with preparing heart healthy
California rolls (rice rolls, no raw seafood), inari rolls, tofu miso
soup, and salad.
Wrap and Roll
Learn to make Chinese and southeast Asian rolls with wheat and rice
noodle wrappers, Moo shu pork, eggrolls, and Thai spring rolls, all
served with authentic sauces.
CREATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS
Art History
Impressionism and Post Impressionism--We will look at the different
styles of Art, what shaped their perspectives, and what benefits they
brought to the Social, Economic, and Politics of their time. Learn
about them and their Masterpieces.
Comic/Manga/Fantasy/Cartoon Style Art
The student will be taught from the basics of how to draw in this
style as well as develop their existing skills. Learn techniques on
roughing out your picture, storytelling, costume design, as well as
many other skills for this type of artwork.
Dream Catchers
Learn the History and Lore of Dream Catchers and their uses, then
learn how to make your own! Materials Included: outer ring, covering,
beads, feathers, string, and more.
Origami
The Art of Japanese Paper Folding. Learn a brief background of both
the Japanese culture and Origami. Learn how to fold in the
traditional Japanese style and other developed styles.
Pottery
Hand Building or Wheel Throwing--Beginner, intermediate and advanced
students all WELCOME! Throw functional pots, throw bowls, plates and
cups. Clay, and some glazes provided.
Scrapbooking/Photo Album Making
Have a photo or ticket to a concert that means a lot to you? Want to
show it off in a way that you and others will enjoy? Learn how to
share these. Have more than memories, have fun! Items needed:
photo-album or scrap book, photos, tickets, newspaper clipping,
scissors, or anything you want to share. Don't forget the glue.
Valentine
Discover the Histories of St. Valentines, how that translates into
the modern world we live in, and explore ideas to make this
Valentine's Day one worth remembering for yourself, the Special
Someone, or the Entire Family.
CERTIFICATION/OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS
Food Service
This course is designed to prepare food service employees to meet the
Illinois certification requirement. Topics include: foodborne disease,
facilities, equipment, personal hygiene, and inspection techniques.
Exam will be given at last class meeting. Attendance is a must!
Food Service Renewal
State guidelines requires 5 hours of continuing education credit to
renew licenses prior to expiration. A copy of your current license
MUST be brought to class with you.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE/AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
American Sign Language
This class builds students' receptive and expressive skills in ASL and
fingerspelling, as well as their knowledge of Deaf culture, since a
language cannot be separated from its culture. It is designed for the
student or professional who is interested in working and/or
interacting with deaf people. Active participation is essential.
Say it with Spanish!
Are you ready to speak Spanish? Get ready, because you'll be speaking
it as you leave on the first day! Learn basic conversation skills and
other important parts of the language and culture with plenty of fun
mixed in. By the end, we will be conversing in Spanish only.--No
ingles!--And you'll understand it all!
Swahali
An introduction to the Swahili. This first class will teach the
alphabet, numbers, and some basic words. Included is a brief history
of Swahili, South Africa, and more.
GARDENING, FLORAL DESIGN & LANDSCAPING
Floral Gardening
Ever drive by homes that make you want to stop the car and take a
closer look? Come and find out how to make your yard a colorful
masterpiece that all will admire. Learn how to plan, plant, and care
for your garden. You will be able to enjoy color and variety all
season long.
Vegetable Gardening
Learn how to plant and care for your garden. You will learn when is
the best time to plant your vegetables and when you should start
reaping what you sowed. Learn how to keep pests from invading your
garden. Enjoy your own home grown produce.
Landscaping Your Home
Bring in an overhead sketch of your property. You will learn about
plants, color, line, and design strategies. You will leave this
course with a plan custom designed to your liking, created by you with
help from your instructor. Create your own unique garden.
Spring Floral Design
Tired of the Winter Blues? Ready for Spring? If you answered
yes...then this is the class you will want to take. Learn how to
design with spring flowers, make bows, identify varieties of spring
flowers, make a silk spring flowered wreath and much more!!
HISTORY
A History of Christmas
Learn the history of our holiday traditions and how Christmas as we
know it came to be celebrated.
All About Gravestones
The countless gravestones and monuments in our nation’s cemeteries
are an amazing historic and artistic treasure. Using slides, this
course will explore gravestone art and symbolism from the late 1600’s
to the present, and show how the burying grounds of Colonial America
have evolved into today’s cemeteries. Learn how history, genealogy,
technology, transportation, disease, and ethnicity can all be studied
in your local cemetery.
Secret Societies
With all the popularity of the “DaVinci Code” and all the Books
about Secret Societies, let's learn what they really are, what they
do, and even how you can join. From literature to movies, to
tombstones; have fun exploring the Culture, History, and the good (and
bad) works of Secret Societies in the past and present!
Native American
An Introduction to the Native American peoples, including information
on the Illiniwek, alphabets, and traditional stories from various
Nations.
Women in History
This class looks at Women in different Roles throughout History and
what impact this had on Society. We look at standards and double
standards for women and the effects. As the saying goes; “Bad Girls
Make History!”
MUSIC
Music Appreciation
Music appreciation delves into the History of Music and its many
forms. Learn how to appreciate different types of music and discuss
what we like and why. We will listen to Classical, Modern Classical,
Popular Music and a little in-between. Students have access to
computers away from the class room.
Music: Classical
Classical music has been shown in studies to relax the brain and
improve test scores! Make the time to relax, learn about Classical
Composers, and enjoy the music. Composers include but not limited to:
Bach, Bach (yes, there is more than one) Beethoven, Corelli,
Pachelbel, Paganni, Schubert, Mozart, and more!
PETS
Dog Obedience:
Beginners, 6 months and up—An obedient dog is a part of the family.
Dog obedience training will consist of: proper leash handling,
heeling, sit, sit stay, down stay, recall, and stand for examination
commands. Please bring water and drinking dish and up to date shot
records. You will need (preferably) a 6 foot leather leash and a
chain choke collar or nylon training collar.
Puppy Session:
8 to 20 weeks—Puppies will cover socialization, leash handling, and
some obedience to fit their attention spans. Please bring water and
drinking dish and up to date shot records. See above description for
leash and collar requirements.
Therapy Dogs International — TDI/CGC Testing
After completion of Dog Obedience class, you can have your pet tested.
Testing areas focus on: Accepting a friendly stranger, Sitting
politely, Appearance & grooming, Out for a walk, Walk through a crowd,
Sit/Down/Stay, Come when called, Reaction to other dogs, Reaction to
distractions, Reaction to medical equipment, Being left alone,
Acclamation to infirmities, Supervised separation, Say hello, &
Reaction to children.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Black & White Photography
Discover how to produce, develop, and present traditional black and
white photographs. This workshop will teach black and white
photographic techniques, demonstrate use of filters, different films
and camera formats, B&W zone system skills, demonstrate how to
develop B&W film, produce archival B&W prints, and how to mount
museum quality finished photographs.
Digital Photography
Traditional film is almost a thing of the past. This workshop will
emphasize digital photography techniques, explain digital photography
terms, camera operations and settings, basic photo manipulations, and
file management of digital images.
Photography “The Basics”
This course of study introduces the student to: The use and handling
of a camera; a working knowledge of film and digital imaging; the
basic elements of a photograph; an understanding of lighting, both
natural and artificial (flash); basic portrait lighting and posing;
and the care, storage, and display of printed photographs as well as
digital images.
Photoshop
This class will introduce you to the basics of working with Photoshop
for retouching images and drawing. Students will be able to use
various techniques for selecting in order to edit and retouch images.
Students will be able to prepare images for including in a website or
for including in printed documents. Students will be able to edit
images using the painting tools, clone stamp and drawing tools.
Students will be able to create new images using the pen tool and the
drawing and painting tools. Students will be able to create and edit
images using layers.
Understanding Old Photographs & Postcards
Now over 150 years old, the invention of photography was one of
mankind’s greatest accomplishments. Practically every family has a
box of old photos or postcards carefully stored away, preserving the
likenesses of ancestors or old homes or farms. Using slides from
historic photos, this class will give insight to understanding the
many common types of photos, and will show how the information
recorded in them offers wonderful details about the customs, clothing,
work, and recreation of long ago. If desired, techniques for proper
care and storage will be presented.
RECREATION & FITNESS
Adult Golf
This a great opportunity for beginning and intermediate golfers who
want to learn and improve several areas of their game. The class will
include instruction on problem areas the golfer might have as well as
the basics in: grip, stance, back swing, down swing, follow-through,
and finish position. Each participant will have the opportunity to
have his/her golf swing analyzed. Rules of the game and golf
etiquette will also be covered.
RELIGION
Biblical History
This class will involve the movement of historical biblical events and
the consequent reasons for the existent world conditions. This class
is non-denominational.
Exploring World Religions: Judaism
Learn the Jewish Holidays, how they are celebrated and even some
Hebrew Terminology / Vocabulary. Learn about the different branches
and “levels” of Judaism, the basic rules of Kashrut (what's Kosher
and what's not), what are some Kosher symbols, and a little more.
Exploring World Religions: Buddhism
Learn basic Holidays, how they are celebrated and some Terminology /
Vocabulary. Learn the Tenets, History,and Culture surrounding this
peaceful religion. We will also listen to some modern Buddhist music.
This is an introductory course.
Passover Seder
A traditional Jewish Passover Seder. This includes the the reading
from the Haggadah, the Festive Meal, and answers to many questions.
All meals are Kosher for Passover, come and enjoy the tradition!
SCIENCE
Gemology
There is more than Diamonds and Pearls! There is Amethyst – Zircon!
Learn Birthstones, where gems are from, color, hardness, specific
gravity, and history. Learn traditional usage, legends, and why we
find these so valuable to our society.
Mars Geography
Learn about Mars, the Red Planet! Learn about different Geographic
features and how they compare in our Solar System. Find out what role
Mars has played in our History and what is currently being
explored.
Lunar Moon
Learn about the Moon. Explore the Lunar calendar. Look at various moon
maps, learn the different phases of the moon (from waxing and waning
and everything in-between. Discover what effects this has on the
different tides, theories on hunting and fishing, and more.
SEWING
Basic Sewing for Beginners/Learning Your MachinesRag Quilt Class
Creative, fun and easy quilt to make for holiday gifts or for
yourself. Make a soft raggy seamed lap quilt to snuggle with while
reading or in front of the TV. Need to supply your own fabrics that
ravel and fray well. Flannels, jeans, or “homespun” fabrics work
best.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Anime
In this introductory course, learn the History, Terminology, Character
Design, Genres and more. Everything from books, to videos,
role-playing games, and even e-mail clients. Find out about the
influence Anime is having here; in libraries, bookstores, and what it
is all about anyways. A brief introduction to Japan is included.
eBay Way Buying and Selling
eBay is one of the top ways to buy and sell items without having to
wait until you have accumulated enough “stuff” to have a bargain
sell. Also, this allows you to reach virtually anyone from your own
home. Using eBay to buy and sell is easy and you will learn some of
the easy tricks to making your buying and selling successful. You
will learn how to bid, buy, and pay for items that you purchase, as
well as learn how to sell items. Join in on the craze!
8 Weeks to Optimum Health
A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body’s Natural
Healing Power. Based on the #1 NY Times Best-seller By Andrew Weil,
M.D. A week by week, step -by-step program for enhancing and
protecting present and lifelong health. Build a life-style that
protects you from premature illness and disability. Fine-tune your
current eating habits so that your diet is more nutritious. Walk and
stretch in regimens that satisfy weekly exercise requirements.
Safeguard your healing by adding four antioxidant supplements-vitamins
C and E, selenium, and mixed carotenes to your diet. Incorporate five
basic breathing exercises for greater relaxation and energy. Benefit
from visualization, overcome sleeping problems, and test and filter
your water supply. Make art, music and the natural world more
important aspects of your life.
Get the 411 on Relationships & Communication
Ever wonder why communication in a relationship seems so difficult?
Come and get the 411 on how to increase your communication skills and
how to relate to your significant other effectively. You will learn
things about yourself and others that will demystify irritating
barriers that have stood in the way of successfully communicating with
others. The skills you will learn will help you successfully
communicate and relate to others in personal relationships, parenting,
and dealing with co-workers and employees. Take the day and find out
what makes you tick!
LITERATURE & WRITING
Dream Diary
Keep a journal of your dreams. Write down what goes on inside your
mind while you sleep. Learn about R.E.M., some causes of sleep
disorders, and more. Learn archetypes of Dream Interpretation and
some more modern meanings, the concepts of Focused dreaming and have
fun discovering yourself! Bring a Diary!
Finding Your Voice - Telling Your Story
Have you thought of writing down your memories for your children or
grandchildren? This workshop will help you get started on your
memoirs. The instructor will define “memoir,” present professional
examples of this popular genre, and prompt you to do several focused
freewritings based on your own memories. You will be invited to share
drafts in progress with the group for constructive feedback.
Popular Children’s Literature
Many Children and Youth Readers are coming back to Books. Find out
what the excitement is all about and discover new authors! This course
will review several popular Children’s book series and we will
discuss them. Find time to read with or to your kids again or maybe
even for the first time!
War Poetry
Poetry has often been used as a way of self expression. In this class
we look at Poems from different Wars and examine subject, theme, and
events in them. We will identify and relate them to those that have
been written about horror, love, and everything in-between.
Tolkien Literature
Lord of the Rings was just one of the many books written by Tolkien.
Discover other Tolkien’s works spanning from 1910 – 2007! A look at
Fairies, Dogs, Father Christmas, Hobbits, Knights and more. A
suggested reading list will be given.
Tolkien Terminology
Discover the root meanings to words in our own Language and understand
them. This makes understanding Tolkien even easier and more enjoyable!
This is a great class for any one who enjoys language and word play.
Women in Literature
This class looks at women authors, women in stories, and leadership
roles throughout history and their influence. Together we will
discover what makes a strong female role model in society. A list of
suggested reading materials will be given.
Writing Successful Grant Proposals
In this workshop, you will be introduced to the vocabulary of the
field and will learn many of the tips for influencing judges
positively through format and language use. You will receive a list
of funding sources in addition to opportunities to work individually
and as a group to judge (and score) submitted proposals. The process
will be discussed; time will also be devoted to reading the requests
for proposals (RFPs) and responding to them effectively. This will
provide you with strategies to prepare yourself effectively for
writing and submitting grant proposals
KIDS CLASSES
Bunny Hutch Gingerbread House (8 yrs & up)
Enjoy a cute bunny home to display with the other Easter decorations.
Simple and easy to make.
Cookie Blossom—New!! (8 yrs & up)
Make a cute potted flower bouquet using decorated cookies and on
lollipop sticks. Great centerpiece or as a gift.
Sweet Treats: Cookies & Cupcakes—(8 yrs & up)
Treat your kids to a fun and creative experience! Enroll your kids
today in our Sweet Treats Project Class. In one fun-filled session
your child will learn basic decorating skills. It’s fun and it’s
easy.
Sweet Treats: Giant Cookie—(8 yrs & up)
Have fun and learn the basic uses of Cake Decorating while decorating
(1) Giant Cookie....give your cookie to that special someone for
Valentine’s Day!
Mom & Me...Jewelry in a Jiffy—(8 yrs & up)
Sign up for one or for all four. Different jewelry designs will be
taught at each class. This is a wonderful opportunity for you and
your daughter to enjoy time together and create beautiful jewelry.
Material Included in cost.
PRE-K CLASSES
Your Youngster & YOU!
Come and learn how to help your child get a head start on their
education. Classes are for parents and kids ages 2-5yrs. Spend time
with your child as you learn fun and exciting ways to do easy projects
at home for little or no cost! Classes will include topics like:
potty training, Math, Science, Reading, Language, Art, and much more.
Don’t Miss Out!
COLLEGE FOR KIDS
College for Kids is a program that is offered to youth ranging in age from 2-16. The courses offered are developed to enhance and expose our youth to areas that will build character, enhance skills, and develop a broad range of knowledge that will help them transform into productive, educated citizens within out community. College for Kids provides:
COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY
Classes held at Village Mall or on DACC Campus
For Beginners Only
If you have little or no computer experience this is the course for
you. Topics include: terminology, (learning the lingo) and components
of a computer system. Hands-on labs give students experience with
basic window system operations such as creating and saving files.
Basic word processing, email and surfing the web are included.
Hands-on demo include digital photos, burning CD’s, and flash
drives.
Word Level I
The course will give students a thorough understanding of the features
of Microsoft Word. Students will be able to create, edit, format, and
print Word documents that include outlines, tables, styles, and
sections. Other essential topics including printing, saving, and
retrieving files are also covered. Students will create a newsletter
that uses columns, drawings, and object linking and embedding.
Students will learn how to use the Workgroups features of Word, how to
create Forms, Master Documents, and Macros.
Word Level II
Students will practice working with graphics, using advanced
formatting options, using headers and footers, working with columns,
using styles, creating and formatting tables, using basic
collaboration features, and working with charts, diagrams, and
organizational charts.
Excel Level I
This course will give students a working knowledge of electronic
spreadsheets, what they are and how to use them. Students will be
able to create and format Excel spreadsheets that include charts and
multiple worksheets. Students will be able to create and execute
formulas and use the Excel functions. Data sorting and manipulation
are also covered. Students will learn to work with the workgroup
features of Excel. Students will learn to import data into an Excel
spreadsheet and will work with the data using the data management
functions of Excel.
Excel Level II
Students will practice using multiple worksheets, manipulating screen
display, working with advanced functions, using advanced formatting
features, using advanced print options, filtering lists using
AutoFilter, working with names, protecting data, using basic
integration and web features, using comments, and working with
charts.
Keyboarding
This class walks you through the process of learning each key and
proper hand/finger placement to aid you in becoming a successful
typist on the keyboard. You will learn to identify numbers and
letters and build skills in typing and speed. This class is for all
levels and is delivered in a self-paced atmosphere.
Access Level I
This course will give students a working knowledge of databases, what
they are and how to use them. Students will learn to view data in a
database and change the view by sorting and filtering the data.
Students will create a database and learn to define forms for inputs
and reports for summarizing the data. Students will learn to create
queries to view a subset of data in the database. Students will
create charts to display data and a switchboard to manage their
database application. Students will create relational databases and
learn to create forms, queries, and reports that use relational
databases. Students will learn to build macros in Access.
Access Level II
Students will practice creating relational databases, working with
related tables, using subforms, maintaining data integrity, using
advanced form features, using advanced report features, using advanced
query features, creating advanced queries, using data access pages,
and importing and exporting data.
PowerPoint Level I
This class will give students a working knowledge of creating
presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will learn to work
with the various PowerPoint views to create and view their
presentations. Students will learn to give slide shows using
PowerPoint and use PowerPoint to create web-based presentations.
Students will learn to incorporate Excel data, charts and animations
into their presentations.
PowerPoint Level II
Students will practice working with outlines, creating charts and
tables, working with data from other sources, adding multimedia
elements, working with templates, adding customization, linking
slides, preparing presentations, delivering presentations, and working
with workgroup collaboration.
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Publisher allows you to design documents from calendars to
business cards, newsletters to brochures. In this course you will
learn to create documents using templates and learn to add and format
text images. Students will learn design techniques as well as how to
use publisher.
Internet/World Wide Web Basics
In this course you will learn about the opportunities available with
the internet. Topics include: connection to the Internet, Internet
Explorer search tools, how to use the World Wide Web, and E-mail
address.
Web Page Design/FrontPage
In this workshop, participants will discover how easy it is to produce
a web page. Participants learn how to set up a website, make links to
other pages and web sites, insert graphics, tables, backgrounds and
E-mail links. This workshop is taught using FrontPage.
Dreamweaver
Learn how to make a basic website using one of the most powerful web
authoring programs available. In this workshop, you will learn how to
construct basic web pages, using templates and graphics, make links
and publish the web site.
Flash Workshop
Flash can get your website noticed and remembered by your web site
visitor. Learn how to produce flash animation and graphics and then
be able to add them to your web site.
Photoshop Introduction
Learn the basics of working with Photoshop for retouching images and
drawing. Use various techniques for selecting in order to edit and
retouch images. Prepare images for websites or for print. Learn to
edit images using the painting tools, clone stamp and drawing tools.
Create new images using the pen tool and other drawing and painting
tools. Also learn to create and edit images using layers.
Digital Media
This class is designed to teach you how to use: a digital camera,
scanner, zip drive and CD Burner. Transfer photos from a digital
camera or scanner to floppy disk, zip disk or CD. Copy music CD’s or
create your own music CD’s. Save documents or files to CD. If you
have a digital camera and may or may not know how to operate it, bring
it to class.
COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS
Computer Understanding for Seniors Level I
If you have little or no computer experience, but want to learn, this
is the class for you. It’s easy! In fact it’s a lot of fun!
Topics include: components and terminology of a computer system,
keyboard and mouse usage, care and handling of diskettes, and an
overview of software applications.
Computer Understanding for Seniors Level II
This class is for beginners who need more help with creating file
folders, transferring photos to the hard drive, and backing up data.
More advanced window system operations will be covered. Basics in
spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software will be
included in hands-on lab experiences. Topics will include how to send
files and pictures through email accounts, Ebay auctions, and advanced
search tools in surfing the World Wide Web.
Senior Internet
Learn about the opportunities available with the Internet. Topics
include: connection to the Internet, Explorer, search tools, how to
use the World Wide Web and E-mail access.
ON-LINE COMPUTER COURSES
To view a complete list of courses, syllabus, and required software and text, Visit our website at: dacc.continuetolearn.com
COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY
Adobe Acrobat (32 hours)
Learn to create and manage PDF files. Add navigation aids to files and
prepare documents for review. Add security features to documents and
learn to create forms for users to complete electronically. Students
need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Standard.
Adobe GoLive (32 hours)
Learn the basics of web design using Adobe GoLive. Add text and
graphics to web pages and create page layouts using tables and frames.
Learn how to add interactive links, smart objects, and actions. Add
formatting using cascading style sheets. A copy of GoLive is required.
Adobe Illustrator (32 hours)
Create artwork using the various tools including the pencil and pen
tools. Learn the various ways to apply color to artwork. Work with
layers, the 3D effects, and symbols. Students need a copy of
Illustrator.
Adobe Premiere (32 hours)
Add transitions, special effects, graphics, titles, and music to
Premiere projects. Learn how to adjust the image quality of the video
and edit and mix the sound track. Build picture-in-picture effects,
create animated titles, record voice-overs, add motion effects, and
publish the results to a variety of formats. Create streaming video
for playback on a web site. Students must have a copy of Adobe
Premiere.
ASP.Net Using C# (32 hours)
Collect information from a form and process it. Read and write records
to a database. Learn to track user state, using session, server
variables, and create a secure web application. Learn to work server
controls, validation controls and create user controls. Students will
need a copy of Visual Studio.NET and access to a web server that
supports ASP.NET.
ASP.Net Using Visual Basic.Net (32 hours)
Learn to track user state, using session, and server variables and
create a secure web application. Learn to work server controls,
validation controls and create user controls. Students will need
access to a web server that supports ASP.
Building Accessible Web Pages (8 hours)
Create pages that are section 508 compliant. Learn about page layout,
HTML options, tag attributes, and other requirements to make pages
accessible. Students will need to download a screen reader to
experience how pages are “viewed” by the visually impaired.
C# Introduction (32 hours)
Create applications that use variables, conditional statements,
looping statements, arrays and function. No programming background is
required for this course. Students will need a C# compiler.
C# Advanced (32 hours)
Learn to define classes and how to build new ones by inheriting from
existing classes. Create C# applications that read and write to a
database. Create C# to read and write binary files and to work XML
data. Students will need a C# compiler.
C++ Introduction (32 hours)
Define variables and arrays that use if statements, switch/case
statements, for loops and while loops. Create functions and pass
information into functions by value and by reference using pointers.
Build applications made up of several files.
C++ Advanced (32 hours)
Define classes and use those classes for building applications. The
classes will include overloaded operators, friend functions,
constructors and destructors. Create new classes from existing classes
using inheritance and polymorphism. In addition, learn to read and
write data to files. Students will need access to a C++ compiler.
ColdFusion Introduction (32 hours) 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. Students will need access to a ColdFusion server.
ColdFusion Advanced (32 hours)
Improve the processing of data-driven web sites by creating
user-defined functions and reusable components. Send email from
ColdFusion applications. Create applications that recover from errors
and packages data as XML for sending to other applications. Students
will need access to a ColdFusion server.
Cool Web Pages with CSS and Layers (8 hours)
Learn the latest tricks in web page design. Use Cascading Style
Sheets (CSS) and the layer tags to create page layouts. Position
objects on the page and combine text and graphics for stylish layouts.
Students should have a basic understanding of HTML.
Dreamweaver Introduction (32 hours)
Create and manage web sites using Macromedia Dreamweaver. Learn how to
insert pictures, and Flash text and buttons into web pages. Use
Cascading Style Sheets to format web pages. Use frames, layers and
tables for designing layouts. Manage sites using Dreamweaver’s site
management tools and templates. Design data driven sites using
Dreamweaver’s Server Behaviors. Students will need a copy of
Dreamweaver.
Dreamweaver Advanced (32 hours)
Students will manage sites using Dreamweaver’s site management tools
and templates. Design data driven sites using Dreamweaver’s Server
Behaviors. Learn to customize Dreamweaver’s Interface. Students will
need a copy of Dreamweaver.
Fireworks (32 hours)
Learn how to work with Bitmap images, use Vector drawing tools, create
buttons, and optimize images for web page. Students will need a copy
of Fireworks.
Flash (32 hours)
Create vector graphics using drawing tools. Create basic animations
using motion, shape between, and interactive projects using
ActionScripting. Create a web-based application that reads from files
and links to other pages. Create accessible content. Import sound and
video into animations.
Flash ActionScripting (32 hours)
Learn how to use ActionScripting to create content, manipulate
components, detect browsers, load movies, and animate and process
data. Students will need a copy of Flash.
Flash: Creating Cool Buttons (8 hours)
Create cool buttons for web pages. Learn to create movie clips,
buttons, and combine them to create animation. Use basic ActionScript
commands to create menus. Students will need a copy of Flash.
Freehand (32 hours)
Learn how to use Freehand’s tools to design a logo. Organize and
manage complex illustrations, and create animation. Students will
need a copy of Freehand.
Game Programming with Flash MX (32 hours)
Create a basic game and add scripts, sound, and the physics of games.
Save data and create 3D interactive games. Students need Flash MX
2004.
Getting Started with Blogging (8 hours)
Learn to start blogs and to write for audiences. Topics to be
discussed include telling others about you, getting others to
contribute, hosting blogs and getting the word out about blogs.
HTML: Jumpstart (8 hours)
Learn the basics of creating HTML documents by hand coding HTML.
Create web pages that contain text and formatting. Add graphic
images, as well as add images to backgrounds. Learn the basics of
using tables for page layout.
HTML/XHTML (32 hours)
All web pages are built using HTML. Create web pages by hand by
typing HTML code to add structure and formatting to web pages. Add
graphics, formatting using Cascading Style Sheets, and interactivity
using JavaScript.
Java Introduction (32 hours)
Create text-based Java applications that define variables and arrays,
use if statements, switch/case statements, for loops and while loops.
Define classes and create applications. Learn to create new classes
based on existing classes using inheritance. Create graphical
applications and applets. Students will need a Java compiler.
Java Advanced (32 hours)
Create applications that read and write to files, handle exceptions,
and use threads. Create applications that make use of the Java
Collection classes. Learn the basics of working with JavaBeans,
databases and networking. Students will need a Java compiler.
Java Server Pages (32 hours)
Receive instruction on arrays; how to develop sort routines and menus;
and manipulate string data. Learn how to add, delete and change a
string field; as well as build, manipulate, and maintain sequential
files; direct-access files; and keyed-index files. Students need
Apache Tomcat
JavaScript (32 hours)
Create JavaScript functions that define variables and arrays and that
use if statements, switch/case statements, for and while loops. Work
with the Document Object Model (DOM) for manipulating web pages and
testing user input in forms. Write scripts that create and read
cookies and respond to user interaction through mouseovers and clicks.
Java Web Services (32 hours)
The course will start with a short introduction to XML and then cover
the XML technologies that support web services, include WSDL and SOAP.
Write Java code to process the XML messages and create the WSDL and
SOAP messages for the web service. Students will need a Java compiler
and web server for developing the applications.
Linux: Installation and Overview (8 hours)
Install RedHat Linux Fedora Core on computer. Learn the basics of
command prompt and the graphical user environment. Be introduced to
some basic system administration. Prepare and perform installation of
Linux workstation, explore the X environment and applications, use the
command prompt to perform basic Linux file maintenance commands, and
perform basic system administration commands.
Microsoft Access for Beginners (16 hours)
Learn to view data in a database and change the view by sorting and
filtering the data. Create databases and define forms for input and
reports for summarizing the data. Learn to create queries to view a
subset of data, charts to display data and a switchboard to manage
applications. Students will need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Access for Professional Users (16 hours)
Create relational databases and learn to create forms, queries, and
reports that use relational databases. Learn to build macros and use
to expand the capabilities of the switchboard. Be introduced to the
basics of creating VCA applications. Students need MS Office.
Microsoft Access Comprehensive (32 hours)
Learn to view data in a database and change the view by sorting and
filtering. Create a database and learn to define forms for input and
reports for summarizing the data. Create queries to view a subset of
data and create charts to display data and a switchboard to manage
applications. Build macros and use macros to expand the capabilities
of the switchboard. Students need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Excel for Beginners (16 hours)
This course gives a working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets.
Create and format a basic spreadsheet that includes multiple
worksheets. Ranges and simple formulas are also covered. Create
spreadsheets for evaluation and “hands on” experience. Students will
need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Excel for Professional Users (16 hours)
Learn to create three-dimensional workbooks, and links. Create
financial forecast spreadsheets using financial functions. Learn to
work with the workgroup features, import data into a spreadsheet, and
work with the data management functions. Create macros and learn the
basics of VBA. Students will need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Excel Comprehensive (32 hours)
Create and format spreadsheets that include charts and multiple
worksheets. Create and execute formulas and use the functions. Data
sorting and manipulation are also covered. Learn to work with the
workgroup features and learn to import data into spreadsheet and work
with the data management functions. Create macros and learn the basics
of VBA. Students will need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Excel: Financial Management (8 hours)
Create spreadsheets to manage money from balancing a checkbook to
financial analysis. Create spreadsheets that use financial functions
for calculating a return on investment or calculating payments on a
loan. Students will need a copy of Excel.
Microsoft Expressions Web (32 hours)
Create web pages that contain text, graphics, tables and lists. Learn
how to use hyperlinks and hotspots. Create styles and layouts with CSS
and create interactive behaviors and forms. Students need Expression
Web.
Microsoft FrontPage (32 hours)
Learn to create web pages that contain text, graphics, tables and
lists. Learn to layout pages with frames and tables, create forms and
collect form data. Students will need a copy of FrontPage.
Microsoft Office for Beginners (32 hours)
Create and edit Word documents that include outlines, tables, styles
and sections. Create and edit spreadsheets that include charts and
“what-if” analysis. Create and edit PowerPoint presentations. Learn
to create databases that include tables, forms, queries and reports.
Students will need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Office 2007 Upgrade (16 hours)
Get an overview of the new Ribbon interface that is common in new
Office applications. You will explore the basic features of each of
the Office applications and get accustomed to the new Office 2007
interface.
Microsoft Office for Professional Users (32 hours)
In Word, create newsletters, web pages and macros. In Excel, create
3-D workbooks and link files, formulas using the financial functions,
manage worksheets that contain databases and macros. In Access, create
relational databases, queries, forms and reports that use relational
databases. Be introduced to Access macros and VBA. Students need a
copy of Office.
Microsoft Outlook (16 hours)
Create emails, schedule events, and define contacts and tasks. Learn
to organize email, add formatting and how to personalize email. Learn
to share calendars across the Internet. Students will need a copy of
Outlook.
Microsoft PowerPoint (16 hours)
Learn to work with the various views to create and view presentations.
Learn to give slideshows and to create web-based presentations. Learn
to incorporate Excel data, charts and animations into their
presentations. Students will need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Project for Beginners (16 hours)
Learn the basics of project management. Build project plans that
includes tasks and resources. Learn to manage projects as tasks are
completed. Use various reporting tools to print and view the project
status. Students will need a copy of Project.
Microsoft Project for Professional Users (16 hours)
Track the progress of a project and troubleshoot problems with
schedules and resource usage. Customize the Project environment and
publish the information using various reports, charts and web page
options. Pool resources and link multiple projects together. Students
will need a copy of Project.
Microsoft Project Comprehensive (32 hours)
Build a project plan that includes tasks and resources. Use various
reporting tools to print and view the project status. Customize
Project environment and publish information using various reports,
charts, and web page options. Pool resources and link multiple
projects together. Students will need a copy of Project.
Microsoft Publisher (32 hours)
Microsoft Publisher allows you to design documents from calendars to
business cards, newsletters to brochures. Learn to create documents
using templates and learn to add and format text and images. Learn
design techniques. Students will need a copy of Microsoft Publisher.
Microsoft Visio (16 hours)
Learn to use Visio by creating and formatting diagrams and connection
shapes. Design a project schedule, organizational chart, office
layout, and a network diagram. Learn to integrate Visio with the
Office applications and customize templates. Students will need a
copy of Visio.
Microsoft Windows Vista Upgrade (8 hours)
Explore the new Vista interface and learn to use the redesigned
Explorer. Vista features updated Entertainment and Media features as
well as some new Accessories. Explore the internet using the enhanced
internet features and keep up with correspondence using the windows
mail feature.
Microsoft Word for Beginners (16 hours)
Create, edit, format and print documents that include outlines,
tables, styles and sections. Other topics include printing, saving,
and retrieving files. Create documents for evaluation and “hands on”
experience. Students will need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Word for Professional Users (16 hours)
Create a newsletter that uses columns, drawings, and object linking
and embedding. Create web pages and a website. Learn how to use
Workgroups features, create Forms, Master Documents and Macros.
Students will need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Word Comprehensive (32 hours)
Create, edit, format, and print documents that include outlines,
tables, styles, and sections. Other topics include printing, saving,
and retrieving files. Create a newsletter that uses columns, drawings,
and object linking and embedding. Create web pages and websites.
Learn how to use Workgroups features, create Forms, Master Documents,
and Macros. Students will need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Word: Long Document Tools (8 hours)
Learn to create professional-looking papers and proposals. Add
headers and footers, set page layout, create title pages, and tables
of contents and indices. Create outlines and use them for organizing
and managing documents. Create references for automatically
generating tables of illustrations. An introduction to end- and foot-
notes will also be provided. Create a master document for combining
multiple files into one. Students will need a copy of Word.
MySQL Introduction (8 hours)
Learn the basics of designing a relational database and use SQL
statements to create databases, tables and manage data in tables.
Create a MySQL database and identify the types of data that can be
stored in tables. Use the PHPMyAdmin tool to view and manage MySQL
databases. Learn to write applications in MySQL databases.
Overview of Linux Shells (32 hours)
Learn about the various shells, compare features and scripting
language. Students will need access to a computer running Linux.
PageMaker Introduction (32 hours)
Create flyers, letterhead, proposals, booklets, newsletters and
catalogues. Learn to insert text and graphics into documents and
format text using styles. Learn to create master page layouts and
templates. Learn to generate a table of contents and an index for long
publications. Students will need a copy of PageMaker.
PERL Scripting for the Web (32 hours)
PERL is the scripting language most used in developing web-based
applications. Learn the syntax and structure of PERL and how to read
and write to files. Learn to create functions and classes in PERL.
Learn to read and write to a database and generate output. Learn to
collect data from a web-based form and generate custom web pages.
Students will need access to a web-server that uses PERL.
Photoshop Introduction (32 hours)
Learn to use various techniques to select, edit, and retouch images.
Prepare images for web site use or for printed documents. Edit images
using the painting tools, clone stamp and drawing tools. Create new
images using the pen tool and the drawing and painting tools. Create
and edit images using layers. Students will need a copy of Photoshop.
Photoshop Intermediate (32 hours)
Learn how to correct, change and improve the color of an image, get
rid of stains and scratches, combine images, add special effects and
filters and create images using Photoshop’s artistic tools. Students
need a copy of Photoshop.
Photoshop Jumpstart (8 hours)
Learn to correct the overall appearance of the image by improving
contrast, color and composition. Learn to save images to be used on
web pages. Students will need a copy of Photoshop.
Photoshop: Digital Scrapbooking (8 hours)
Create scrapbook pages using your digital photos! Use Photoshop to
touch up images and to create scrapbook pages. Learn to create
patterned backgrounds, add text and embellishments to pages. Students
will need a copy of Photoshop.
Photoshop: Text Effects (8 hours)
Create cool text for web pages or other projects. Create and edit text
objects in Photoshop. Work with layer effects and filters to create
text that looks like it is made of wood, metal, plastic, or marble.
Students need Photoshop.
PHP Web Programming (32 hours)
Learn to create classes in PHP, read and write to files, and read and
write to databases. Learn to collect data from a web-based form and
use it to create web pages. Students need access to a web server that
supports PHP.
PHP Web Programming Advanced (32 hours)
Explore the object-oriented side of PHP. Design and use objects in PHP
applications. Cover security, networking, PEAR, XML and Ajax. Work
with databases and techniques for developing web-based applications.
Students will need access to a webserver that supports PHP and a
database.
Programming Introduction (32 hours)
Learn about the concepts of looping, functions, conditional statements
and program design. Enter introductory level courses in any
programming language.
RSS Basics (8 hours)
RDF Site Summary (RSS) is a tool that allows web site developers to
share information about sites with other sites or include information
from other sites in their own. It can be used to show weblogs or
newsfeeds. Explore the XML code behind RSS and create and use
syndicated text in web sites.
Setting Up LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) (32 hours)
LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) provides a set of tools that web
developers can use to design, develop, test and deliver web-based
applications. Install and configure a Linux operating system, the
Apache web server, the MySQL database application and the PHP server
scripting language. The course also covers how to maintain and
trouble-shoot the system. Get a quick introduction to using PHP to
create data-driven web applications. Students will need a computer on
which they can install the LAMP applications.
SQL Programming (32 hours)
Create, edit and delete data tables. Learn how to use views,
functions, and stored procedures. Students need access to a database
that uses SQL commands.
UML Fundamentals (32 hours)
Create UML and use case diagrams, activity diagrams, and sequence
diagrams. Create UML class, object and package diagrams and use the
show composite structures and component diagrams. Create State
Machine and Deployment diagrams.
Using SSH – the Secure Shell (8 hours)
Learn to configure SSH on Linux computers and connect through SSH and
use the SSH commands to control Linux computers. Students will need
access to a computer running Linux and the SSH.
Using the BASH Shell (16 hours)
This course will introduce the users to the commands that are
available in the BASH shell. Learn to do file maintenance, system
administration and create shell scripts. Students will need access to
a computer running Linux.
Using the Emacs Editor (16 hours)
Create or edit configuration files and use to create scripts or
programs. Learn to navigate in documents, edit text and to customize
the environment. Students will need access to Linux with a copy of
Emacs installed.
Using the Vi Editor (16 hours)
Create or edit configuration files and use to create scripts or
programs. Learn to navigate in documents, edit text in a file and
customize the environment. Students will need access to Linux with a
copy of Vi installed.
VBA Programming (32 hours)
Learn to define variables, create loops, branching statements, define
functions, get user input and interface with the application of
choice. Students will need a copy of Microsoft Word, Excel or Access.
Visual Basic.Net Introduction (32 hours)
Create Visual Basic programs that define variables and arrays, use if
statements, select case statements, and for and while loops. Interact
with objects on Visual Basic forms. Students need Visual Studio.
Visual Basic.Net Advanced (32 hours)
Create classes and objects to create new classes and objects using
inheritance and polymorphism. Create graphics, read and write data to
files and work with databases. Students will need a copy of Visual
Studio.
Visual C++ 6.0 (32 hours)
Students will use Visual Studio 6.0 to develop graphical applications
using the Visual C++ programming language.
Web Development with Dreamweaver and ASP.Net (32
hours)
Learn to use Dreamweaver to design a web sites and the basics of ASP.
Net programming including: language, SQL language, database design
with Access and SQL Server. Students will need a copy of Dreamweaver
and a web server that supports ASP .Net.
Web Development with Dreamweaver and ColdFusion (32
hours)
Learn the basics of the ColdFusion programming language, SQL language,
database design with Access and SQL Server and how to use Dreamweaver
to design a web site. Students will need a copy of Dreamweaver and a
web server that supports ColdFusion.
Web Development with Dreamweaver, PHP and MySQL (32
hours)
Learn the basics of the PHP programming language, SQL language,
database design with MySQL and how to use Dreamweaver to design a web
site. Students will need a copy of Dreamweaver and a web server that
supports PHP.
Web Graphics (8 hours)
Learn about image formats that can be used on web pages and their
advantages. Add images, background images, bullets, and graphics to
pages. Students should have a basic understanding of building web
pages.
X/Motif (32 hours)
Learn the fundamentals of writing programs in Motif for the Windows
environment. Create programs using widgets and learn to create them.
Applications will include menus, dialog boxes and will be able to
display and format text and graphics.
XML Introduction (32 hours)
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). Identify
XML-based applications. Students will need to download and install
some free applications to complete some exercises.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Basic Management Skills (32 hours)
This course provides tools for moving into a management position and
staying there. Learn how to navigate through the ‘management
minefield’ with ease, deal with peer and upper management, methods
for dealing with unruly employees, understand office politics and
listening techniques for knowing what your boss is really saying. Be
empowered in dealing with all aspects of a position at the management
level.
Becoming an Extraordinary Problem-Solver (8 hours)
Learn the skills that take you beyond ordinary problem solving. Tools
and techniques that give you step-by-step guidance for solving most
challenging problems.
Brain Boosters (8 hours)
Sharpen your learning, remembering, and thinking skills through
stimulating and practical experiences. Explore your current strategies
for learning and remembering as you map out techniques for dealing
with new information and skills. Hands-on practice with concentration
boosters and learning techniques. Develop strategies for meeting
critical challenges.
Business and the Media: I (8 hours)
Learn how to build relationships with reporters as well as learn
techniques used when dealing with media. Also learn how and when to
address the media, which includes reporters’ deadlines and varying
focuses of certain trade publications, newspapers, and broadcast
media.
Business and the Media: II (8 hours)
Gain a better understanding of working with the media. Get a clear
understanding of how and why efforts to answer, or at least respond to
questions from them, even when it is not necessarily positive should
be made.
Business Writing for Busy Professionals – Part 1 (8
hours)
Learn strategies to write documents faster and better. Learn how to
customize documents for a specific reader and to accomplish a writing
purpose. Discover ways to create documents when time is limited.
Master models to organize and format letters, emails, and reports to
make them clear, direct, and reader friendly. Conversational writing
style and parallel structure will also be covered.
Business Writing for Busy Professionals – Part 2 (8
hours)
Practice using different writing styles and determine which is most
appropriate for a specific reader and purpose. Learn to properly
manage active and passive verbs, transitions, and words with a
positive or negative connotation. Acquire techniques to simplify
documents and make more concise. Recognize common surface errors that
undermine professional written images and understand how to fix them.
Dealing Positively with Conflict (8 hours)
Explore your preferred approaches to conflict resolution and learn new
strategies for resolving workplace conflict. Apply conflict resolution
skills using practice scenarios and real situations. Prepare for
anticipated conflict and lay the groundwork for positive interactions
using the practical tools provided in this course.
Editing and Proofreading for Business Writers – Part 1 (8
hours)
This class gives a working knowledge of the quality standards required
of all business correspondence. Standard procedures to follow before
sending and professional techniques to spot errors. Construct complete
sentences and punctuate clauses, phrases, and appositives. Learn how
to correctly use quotation marks, dashes, parentheses, colons, and
semicolons. Avoid confusing common look-alike and sound-alike words.
Locate and correct surface errors in a variety of documents.
Editing and Proofreading for Business Writers – Part 2 (8
hours)
Learn to match subjects and verbs, use correct verb tenses, use
pronouns, and make headings, bullets, and sentences parallel.
Recognize when to use active verbs instead of the passive, and avoid
shifting between them. Locate and correct surface errors in documents.
Introduction to Project Management (8 hours)
Learn the art and science of leading a project and the importance of
being an active sponsor. Learn the different phases in a project’s
life cycle and the key steps to leading and managing a successful
project. How to manage “scope creep” and how to use structured
tools such as work breakdown structure, PERT diagrams, and GANTT
charts will also be covered.
Envisioning Your Desired Future (8 hours)
This course will give the student a new recognition that they are able
to construct a large part of their own future. Through a process
designed to ask tough questions, you will examine your current life,
values and beliefs, and chose a better future in your career and
family life. Review their past to create a sense of history. Clarify
the underlying values and beliefs that determined actions and the
values and beliefs that they want in the future. Link vision to
actionable steps.
Essentials of Managing Successful Meetings (8 hours)
This class will cover guidelines to plan and organize a meeting,
create an agenda, keep a meeting on-track, conduct a discussion,
maintain control, and close a meeting on time. Learn how to deal with
problem meeting participants and review the roles and responsibilities
of both meeting leaders and participants. Discover common frustrations
people have with meetings and how to avoid them. Improve future
meetings through evaluation and feedback.
Fundamentals of Instructional Design (16 hours)
Explore ways courses can be designed. Introduced the ADDIE design
model and other models that work. Write instructional objectives and
design a unit of instruction and assessments that support the
instructional objects. Plan and evaluate instructional materials.
Fundamentals of Project Management (32 hours)
Only about one-quarter of all business projects are successful. The
discipline of Project Management aims to improve those dismal results
with a systematic approach to the unique tasks that abound in an
enterprise. This hands-on course will acquaint the student with
world-recognized methodologies used to produce more successful
projects.
Improving What We Do: Process Improvement Fundamentals (8
hours)
Learn to identify process issues, problems, and opportunities, and how
the customer affects process improvement. Learn the steps that lead to
improving a process and the importance of a process improvement team
and their roles. Learn the tools for understanding and accessing the
current process and what is happening now. The difference between
process improvement and redesign will also be covered.
Introduction to Six Sigma (8 hours)
Six Sigma methodologies are fast becoming a model for doing business
in our global economy. Learn the basic concepts of Six Sigma and
instructs the student in performing some basic calculation and
analysis.
Introduction to Successful Grant Writing (16 hours)
Learn how to prepare effective grant applications to develop new
services, support existing programs, and strengthen operating budgets.
Learn a step-by-step approach to identify funding needs, research
sources, preparing a winning proposals, and laying the groundwork for
successfully completing the projects. Develop ideas and research
resources, write a need statement, define goals and objectives,
develop methods, work plans, develop budgets, and evaluate and
leverage future funding strategies.
Leading Change (8 hours)
This course helps managers and supervisors explore their role as
change managers. Practical scenarios and real examples will help you
understand the predictable phases of change management and develop
strategies for managing them. Checklists and tools provide the
practical link you need to stabilize and re-energize your
workforce.
Learning Styles in the Classroom (16 hours)
Every person brings their own learning style to the classroom. By
learning about your own learning style and others, you will learn ways
to reach all of your students and help them to learn.
Moving a Course From the Classroom to Cyberspace (8
hours)
This course introduces the process of instructional design for online
learning and walks through the process of building one unit of study
for a course. Learn how to build online interactions and make courses
more student-centered.
Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom (16 hours)
Learn to teach to a student’s intelligences and allow them to express
themselves using their preferred intelligence. Explore the Multiple
Intelligence theories and learn to design lesson plans that appeal to
various types.
Overcoming Chaos (8 hours)
Refocus energy and regain control over your workday and life. Explore
your personal preferences for organizing and thinking. Develop a
personal mission statement to guide and improve skills. Worksheets and
questionnaires provide tangible tools to help plan, manage, and track
responsibilities while managing multiple priorities.
Personality Types Among Us (8 hours)
Explore personality theories and discover your own personality and how
that affects the way you think and work. Explore how other
personalities think and work and some communication and motivational
tools to use to work better with them.
Planning to Succeed: Fundamentals of Strategic Planning (8
hours)
Learn the importance of strategic planning and who should be involved.
Learn how to build a model for strategic plans and a methodology for
creating a strategic plan. Also learn how to evaluate the external and
internal environment of organizations as well as how to ensure that
they follow the plan. The differences between business, corporate, and
functional level strategies will also be covered.
Preventive Stress Management (8 hours)
Learn about stress and its relationship to a healthy lifestyle and
productivity. Examine methods of dealing with stress and personal
stress reactions. Students will be given instruction on practical
coping skills to reduce the negative impacts of stress and how to
convert stress into energy. This course offers a historical
perspective of stress and provides tools to be stronger, healthier and
more productive.
Principles of Management (8 hours)
Learn basic management concepts and terminology as well as the history
of management theory. Also learn how organizations are structured and
why managers are important. The different roles and skills of a
manager must have in today’s organizations will also be covered.
Professional Communication (8 hours)
Learn what communication is and ways to improve skills. Topics include
defining communication, understanding the two major communications
theories, discussion of current communication tools and how to use
them. Discuss what makes for good communication and how best to
communicate with others.
QuickBooks Introduction (16 hours)
Learn step-by-step, how to set-up QuickBooks, track customer
information and handle all of the day-to-day accounting needs of a
business. Learn to create estimates, track job costs and progress,
track inventory, invoice customers, track receivables, pay bills
including sales tax, handle payroll, track employees’ time worked,
write form letters in Microsoft Word, create reports in Microsoft
Excel, and create financial statements. Students will need to have a
copy of QuickBooks.
Teaching Online Successfully (8 hours)
Get insight in how to make the move from “stage on the stage” to
“guide on the side” as you move your classroom into cyberspace. This
course will introduce you to the tools used in online classrooms,
concepts of student-centered learning; get ideas on how to encourage
student participation.
Telephone Techniques for Excellent Customer Service (8
hours)
Explore ways to develop an appropriate telephone personality and
convey information clearly, tactfully, and professionally. Learn the
real sources of customer satisfaction and analyze the tension between
the need to handle many calls and the need to satisfy each caller.
Techniques to manage angry and other difficult callers will be
offered.
Thriving on Change (8 hours)
Explore personal and professional reactions to change as you manage
the transition. Reviewing the psychology of change through a
self-discovery and planning process. Develop a plan to help prepare
for and handle a wide range of transitions. Strategies for managing
reactions at all stages of change are also offered.
Understanding and Solving Performance Issues (8 hours)
Understand the true nature of performance problems and take positive
action to solve them. A wide range of performance issues will be
addressed, including low productivity, unacceptable quality,
tardiness, and poor attendance. A step-by-step tool kit will help
analyze performance problems and identify the best strategies for
solving them and carry out solutions. The techniques empower both
managers and employees to take control of their work performance.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
An Expedition to Aztlán – the Treasures of Mexico (32
hours)
Use an innovative mix of tips, language, music, links and anecdotes to
provide travelers and people a unique insight into the beauty of the
“enigma” that is the US’ neighbor to the South.
Basic Church Administration (32 hours)
This course provides an overview of church administration functions
and skills necessary for planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting and
coordinating work of a church. Understand how a minister: relates to
organization and to people; performs administrative functions; and
develops leadership and ministry skills.
GED Math Review (32 hours)
Review the skills necessary to pass the Mathematics portion of the
GED. Topics covered include: whole numbers, decimals, fractions,
Statistics, Data, Percents, Probability, Algebra and Geometry.
GED Reading Review (16 hours)
Review the skills necessary to pass the Reading portion of the GED.
Topics covered include: interpreting fiction, poetry, drama and
nonfiction.
GED Science Review (16 hours)
Review the skills necessary to pass the Science portion of the GED.
Topics covered include: Biology, Earth and Space Science and Physical
Science.
GED Social Studies Review (16 hours)
Review the skills necessary to pass the Social Studies portion of the
GED. Topics covered include: World History, US History, Civics and
Government, Economics, and Geography.
GED Writing Review (16 hours)
Review skills necessary to pass the Writing portion of the GED. Topics
covered include: basic English usage, sentence structure, grammar, and
organization.
GED Review (64 hours)
Review the skills necessary to pass each of the five tests: Reading,
Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies included on the
GED.
History of Christianity (32 hours)
This course provides an overview of Christian history from the time of
Jesus Christ to modern times. Three major periods are examined:
Christian Beginnings; The Reformation; The Modern Period. Readings
and class discussions present major persons, events, and movements in
Christianity.
Intro to Genealogy - Building Your Family Tree (16
hours)
Learn to trace your family’s roots and start your own family tree.
Learn how to begin your hunt, introducing you to the resources
available for performing genealogical research. Learn how to find
online databases, obtain vital (birth, marriage, and death) records,
and discover the resources available at Family History Library
branches across the US.
Positive Parenting (16 hours)
Learn to use Positive Discipline to encourage self-respect,
self-discipline, cooperation, good behavior and problem-solving skills
in children. Topics covered include: create natural and logical
consequences, effectively encourage children, and the four mistaken
goals of behavior.
Old Testament Survey I (32 hours)
Overview of Old Testament history on Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus,
Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) and Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges,
1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings). Student will have: an understanding
of Old Testament history, familiarity with the development and study
of text, knowledge of outline/contents of the books comprising the
Pentateuch and Former Prophets, and insight into the message of the
Old Testament as it applies to today.
Old Testament Survey II (32 hours)
Overview of Old Testament history on Prophets (Isaiah - Malachi),
Hebrew Poetry, and Wisdom literature (Job - Song of Songs). Student
will have: an understanding of Old Testament history, familiarity with
the Hebrew prophets and the origin and usage of prophecy in the Old
Testament, a knowledge of the setting, outline and contents of the
books comprising the Prophets and Poetry and Wisdom literature, and
insight into the message of the Old Testament as it applies to
today.
Who Are the Women of the Bible? (32 hours)
This course provides a history of women in the Bible (Esther, Ruth,
Debra, Mary and Mary Magdalene). Gain knowledge of: how women affected
the makeup of the early church with their teachings, what the roles of
women were in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament, women
who authored books of the Bible, and how these earlier pioneers in the
Bible affect the church today.
Women in Christian Leadership Today (32 hours)
Explore the ministries of women in modern days and what affect they
had on the church of today. Students will have: an understanding of
the relationship women have with the church, knowledge of what the
Bible says about female leaders in ministry and why, what Paul said
about women in the church, and what was the significance of his
teachings, and if the early guidelines in the Bible to the early
church apply to the church today.
Tracing your Civil War Ancestors (16 hours)
Trace ancestors who served in the Civil War through a large variety of
sources of material. Learn to assemble as much information about
veterans from County Histories, family records and recollections of
the older members of the family.
Online Research Using Search Engines and Directories (16
hours)
Learn about directories like DMOZ and popular search engines such as
Google, metasearch, specialty search engines and online directories
that are making it easier to find useful information in less time.
Understanding the search tools available and mastering general and
advanced search tips can make online research efforts much easier.
Understanding Search Engines and Online Directories (16
hours)
Learn more about how to find the websites you are searching for in
less time by learning more about these valuable sources of online
information.
User-Friendly Web Design (16 hours)
Learn how to create: easy to follow and user friendly navigation
links, check your site regularly and develop a quality site map used
to find pages in a web site.
FOR THE SENIOR LEARNER
Microsoft Excel for Seniors (16 hours)
Gain a working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets, what they are and
how to use them. Learn to create and format a basic spreadsheet that
includes multiple worksheets. Ranges and simple formulas are also
covered. Create spreadsheets for evaluation and “hands on”
experience. Students will need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Office for Seniors (32 hours)
Create Word documents that include outlines, tables, styles and
sections. Create Excel spreadsheets that include charts and
“what-if” analysis. Create PowerPoint presentations. Create Access
databases that include tables, forms, queries and reports. Students
will need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Outlook for Seniors (16 hours)
Use Outlook to create email, schedule events, and define contacts and
tasks. Learn to organize email, add formatting and personalize emails.
Learn to share calendars across the Internet. Students will need a
copy of Outlook.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Seniors (16 hours)
Learn to work with PowerPoint to create and view presentations. Create
slideshows and use PowerPoint to create web-based presentations. Learn
to incorporate Excel data, charts, and animations into presentations.
Students will need a copy of Office.
Microsoft Word for Seniors (16 hours)
Create, edit, format and print documents that include outlines,
tables, styles and sections. Other topics include: printing, saving,
and retrieving files. Create documents for evaluation and “hands on”
experience. Students will need a copy of Office.
Photoshop Introduction for Seniors (32 hours)
Learn the basics of Photoshop for retouching images and drawing. Use
various techniques to edit and retouch images. Prepare images for a
web site or for printed documents. Edit images using painting tools,
clone stamp and drawing tools. Create new images using the pen,
drawing, and painting tools. Create and edit images using layers.
Students will need a copy of Photoshop.