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Convenient, affordable and effective! Take ed2go courses anywhere. Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners. Complete any course entirely from your home or office, any time of the day or night. Choose from our growing catalog of instructor-led courses designed to teach you a new skill or refresh a current one.
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• Courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end)
Creating Webpages Creating WordPress Websites Intro to CSS3 and HTML5
• Includes project-oriented lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links and more
Effective Business Writing Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Intro To Photoshop CS6 Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5
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Intro to Microsoft Word 2010 Project Management Applications
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Intro to Programming Intermediate SQL Personal Finance Intro to Microsoft Excel 2010 Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners ...and much more!
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Fall Schedule Aug - Dec 2019
Contents
Accounting Programs .....................................................................................11 Administrative Professionals ...........................................................................11 Back To Work: Jobseekers Workshops 50+ .....................................................4 CPR ...............................................................................................................18 Career Training ...............................................................................................13 CIED Workshops ............................................................................................10 Computer Applications ...................................................................................12 Continuing Education For Insurance ...............................................................17
Enhance Your Skills. Your Life. Your Career. Welcome to Continuing Education at Santa Fe College Center for Innovation and Economic Development. We offer diverse programs to meet the professional development needs of our community and non-traditional students looking to advance their education for personal enrichment, career change/advancement or for those starting their own business. In addition, we offer courses to meet your continuing education unit needs (CEU’s) in many industry sectors to keep your industry specific license current. We offer a wide array of instructor led classroom courses and many online courses that will fit into your busy schedule. All of our courses are current, accessible, and affordable. From courses in Career Development, Nonprofit Management and Red Carpet Customer Service to Insurance Pre-Licensing, CPR, Small Business StartUp and Entrepreneurship, take a look and Enhance your Skills, your Life, and your Career today!! Sincerely,
Lisa
Lisa Anderson Coordinator, Continuing Education and Corporate Training
Entrepreneur Series ........................................................................................10 Florida Contractor Exam Preparation ..............................................................16 Grant Writing and More ....................................................................................7 Graphics and Multimedia ................................................................................12 Life Skill Series.................................................................................................11 Networking and Programming ........................................................................13 Pass Prep Courses For Insurance ...................................................................17 Pre-Licensing For Insurance ...........................................................................15 Professional Development.................................................................................7 Project Saint .....................................................................................................9 Quick Response Training (QRT) ........................................................................9 Real Estate Pass-Prep Course ........................................................................17 Red Carpet Customer Service Training .............................................................4 Registration Information ..................................................................................18 Technology Series ............................................................................................4 Workforce Skills ................................................................................................9
Grow at the CIED! Whether you need specialized training to reach your career goals, represent a business needing cutting edge training for your employees, or an entrepreneur seeking business support, SF’s Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED) is here to meet your needs. • Convenient meeting space • Small Business Incubator • Continuing Education • Community Education • Corporate Training
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Red Carpet Customer Service Training
Stay at the top of the BOX OFFICE and learn to serve your customers with a celebrity experience. Attend this 3 hour course and become a TOP PERFORMER and “WOW” perspective employers with your Customer Service skills.
BUS0290.A01 Tue., Sept. 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. BUS0290.B01 Tue., Oct. 17, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. BUS0290.B02 Tue., Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Instructor: Alexandra Harris FEE $59.95 SF CIED 530 W. University Ave., DB-120
Roll Out The Red Carpet!
For more information and to register call SF CIED at 352-395-5896. Fundamental Technology Series
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Sessions begin: Aug. 21, Sept. 11, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20
EDT0809 - Introduction To Excel 2016 — $129 Become proficient in using Microsoft Excel 2016 and discover how to create worksheets, workbooks, charts, and graphs quickly and efficiently.
EDT0814 - Intermediate Word 2016 — $129 Learn how to use the more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2016 including how to add graphics, use templates, and merge data.
EDT0810 - Introduction To Word 2016 — $129 Learn to use the basic features of Word 2016 to type, edit, format, spell check, and print professionallooking documents, letters, and reports.
EDT0022 - Computer Skills For The Workforce — $119 Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you’ll need to succeed in today’s job market.
EDT0811 - Introduction To Access 2016 — $129 Learn to build, edit, and maintain a database in Microsoft Access 2016, complete with tables, reports, forms, macros, and queries to give you fast access to all your important information.
EDT0541 - Creating WordPress — $199 Discover how to easily create blogs and websites with WordPress, the world’s most popular Web publisher.
EDT0813 - Intermediate Excel 2016 — $129 Take your Microsoft Excel 2016 skills to the next level as you master charts, graphs, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, AutoFilter, macros, and other advanced Excel functions.
EDT0815 - Introduction To PowerPoint 2016 — $129 Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 to create professional-looking presentations using slide and layout masters that make global changes in a snap.
EDT0108 - Creating Web Pages — $119 Learn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post your very own site on the Web. EDT0191 - Introduction To PC Troubleshooting — $119 Learn to decipher and solve almost any problem with your PC. EDT0844 - Achieving Top Search Engine Positions— $119 Learn proven, step-by-step strategies to achieve higher positions with major search engines. EDT0569 - Microsoft Office 2016 Value Suite — $324 Learn to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Excel 2016, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, three of the most fundamental software programs used in educational and professional settings.
JOBSEEKERS WORKSHOPS 50+ Are you looking for work? Start the next step of your job search with BACK TO WORK 50+ at Santa Fe College. Our team can help you learn about smart strategies for job searching after age 50. This workshop provides an overview of how to target your job search, create personal marketing tools to impress employers, conquer the job application and interview process, how to network and more. You will also get an AARP Foundation free job search guide. Call toll free 855-850-2525 to register, or just show up to attend our Smart Strategies for 50+ Jobseekers Workshop.
Smart Strategies for 50+ Jobseekers Aug. - Sept. 2019
Oct. - Nov. 2019
Aug. 1, 2 p.m.—4 p.m., Rm. DB-117 SF CIED, 530 W University Ave., Gainesville
Oct. 2, 2 p.m.—4 p.m., Rm. DB-117 SF CIED, 530 W University Ave., Gainesville
Aug. 6, 10 a.m.—12 p.m., Rm. DB-117 SF CIED, 530 W University Ave., Gainesville
Oct. 8, 10 a.m.—12 p.m., Rm. DB-117 SF CIED, 530 W University Ave., Gainesville
Sept. 19, 5 p.m.—7 p.m., Rm. DB-117 SF CIED, 530 W University Ave., Gainesville
Nov. 13, 5 p.m.—7 p.m., Rm. DB-117 SF CIED, 530 W University Ave., Gainesville
Sept. 24, 2 p.m.—4 p.m., Rm. DB-117 SF CIED, 530 W University Ave., Gainesville
Nov. 19, 2 p.m.—4 p.m., Rm. DB-117 SF CIED, 530 W University Ave., Gainesville
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Working With Millenials The next generation is in the workforce now! Are you really ready? Learn the common myths and motivations of the next generations in the workforce. Examine your existing people practices and management styles to get the most from your youngest workers. BUS0644.B01 Wed., Oct. 2, 9 a.m.—12 p.m. Instructor: Christina Sarabia SF CIED, 530 W University Ave, DB-117 FEE $99 Emotional Intelligence Improve your emotional intelligence to increase your leadership potential. Explore your strengths and your best leadership style. Use emotional intelligence skills to create motivating and engaging teams. BUS0029.A01 2 Wed., Sept. 11 & 25, 8 a.m.—12 p.m. Instructor: Christina Sarabia SF CIED, 530 W University Ave, DB-117 FEE $99
Positive Conflict Negotiation Skills Conflict in the workplace is unavoidable. As humans we aren’t naturally wired to handle conflict constructively. We’re actually wired to run away or to fight—neither option is a good one at work! Learn how to spot conflict, stay in control of the conversation and navigate tricky conversations in a productive, positive, collaborative way. BUS0649.B01 Wed., Oct. 30, 9 a.m.—12 p.m. Instructor: Christina Sarabia SF CIED, 530 W University Ave, DB-117 FEE $99
About the Instructor:
Christina Sarabia is a dynamic trainer sharing her 25 years of experience and passion for practical, actionable teaching. A lifelong learner and teacher, Christina is dedicated to making sure you leave knowing how to put your learning into action!
Don’t Let Technology Drive Your Day(s) We’ve all been there. Big thoughts over the weekend and a great drive to work on Monday morning have you pumped to start the week working on the cool, big stuff. Then you open your email and react to what’s there without ever thinking about the big plans you had walking in. Tuesday comes and it happens all over again. Learn simple, effective techniques to get the big stuff done first. Decrease stress by learning to manage your devices and your time. BUS0648.B01 Wed., Nov. 13, 9 a.m.—12 p.m. Instructor: Christina Sarabia SF CIED, 530 W University Ave, DB-117 FEE $99 The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team for Team Leaders The Five Dysfunctions of a Team outlines the root causes of politics and dysfunctions on the teams where you work, and the keys to overcoming them. Counter to conventional wisdom, the cause of dysfunction are both identifiable and curable. However, they don’t die easily. Making a team functional and cohesive requires levels of courage and discipline that many groups cannot seem to BUS0655.B01 Wed., Dec. 4, 9 a.m.—12 p.m. Instructor: Christina Sarabia SF CIED, 530 W University Ave, DB-117 FEE $99
* Requires an additional workbook of $70 per person
Fundamental Grant Writing And More
Sessions begin: Aug. 21, Sept. 11, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20 Grant Writing Suite Learn everything you need to know to start writing grant proposals and consult or volunteer for nonprofit, public foundations.
A to Z Grant Writing Learn how to research and develop relationships with potential funding sources, organize grantwriting campaigns, and prepare proposals.
Nonprofit Management and Grant Writing Suite Learn everything you need to know to enter the world of non-profits and writing grant proposals.
Writing and Editing Value Suite Brush up on your grammar, writing, and editing skills with this discounted bundle of online courses!
Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant Increase your income while working from home by starting a grant writing consulting business. A to Z Grant Writing Series Learn all there is to know about writing grants, fundraising, and organizing a grant writing campaign. This group of online classes is ideal for those wanting to learn more about managing fundraising. Advanced Grant Proposal Writing Gain a full understanding of the criteria funds used to determine whether your grant proposal gets funded or rejected. A to Z Grant Writing II - Beyond the Basics Sharpen your grant research skills, write the most important sections of grant applications, and learn the types of grants available.
Creative Writing Value Suite Spark your creativity and get writing with this group of courses. You’ll cover everything from creative writing techniques to editing your work. Writing Effective Grant Proposals Learn to prepare grant proposals that get solid results for your favorite organization or charity. 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. Writing Essentials Master the essentials of writing so you can excel at business communications, express yourself clearly online, and take your creative literary talents to a new level.
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Fundamentals of Technical Writing Learn the skills you need to succeed in the wellpaying field of technical writing. Make Money From Your Writing You really can make money with your writing. Whether you want to create your own business, add to your income, supplement your retirement, or boost what you’re earning as a writer, you’ll find the how-to’s here. Writing for Children Published children’s author shows you how to touch the hearts of children by creating books for them. Write Your Life Story Learn how to create and distribute an inspirational and professional autobiography for family, friends, and others.
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Fundamental Workforce Series Certificate in Entrepreneurship - FEE $599.00 This online certificate program introduces key issues in entrepreneurship for those looking to start a business on their own. What does it take to build and grow a business from scratch? What personal characteristics are shared by successful entrepreneurs? What types of resources are available to budding entrepreneurs, and where can you find them? Learners who complete this program will have the answers to those questions and others that are essential to the success of their businesses.
Sessions begin: Aug. 21, Sept. 11, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20 EDT0298 - Achieving Success With Difficult People Join this class and get helpful information for understanding yourself, solving people problems, and improving your relationships and personal and professional productivity. EDT0426 - Building Teams That Work Master the skills you’ll need to effectively manage projects, make decisions, and solve problems in a team setting. Plus, you’ll have a chance to learn the pitfalls of unhealthy group interaction and minimize any of its effects on your team. EDT0296 - Leadership Leadership skills can help you gain the respect and admiration of others, while also allowing you to enjoy success in your career and more control over your destiny. This course will teach you how to use the principles of great leaders to achieve success in almost every aspect of your daily life. EDT0300 - Keys To Effective Communication If you often find yourself at a loss for words or lack confidence in your communication abilities, you’ll appreciate this course. Learn to use communication to build rapport and create environments of trust, warmth, and respect. Become more confident, create a great first impression, get along well with others, and create more and better personal and professional relationships. EDT0218 - Grammar Refresher Explore the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, foundational sentence construction, and we’ll even get into the details of phrases, clauses, problem words, common grammar mistakes, and much more! An instructor will guide you every step of the way as you learn grammar
through hands-on, practical exercises. You’ll also learn through short videos, examples, and even fun games. Take your writing and speaking to the next level of excellence! EDT0294 - Get Assertive Learn specific techniques to become more assertive in all parts of your life. Discover how people manipulate you and how you submit to being a victim. Understand the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive behaviors, and see how inner dialogues keep people acting in passive ways. Explore ways to change your inner dialogue, such as using affirmations and visualization, creating new labels for yourself and others, and keeping a journal. EDT0011 - Using Social Media In Business One of the biggest challenges for most business owners is to find a continuous supply of new customers. Whether you consider yourself a social media novice or a seasoned veteran, this course will give you a solid foundation and thorough understanding of what social media is and how you can use it to grow your business. As you progress through the course, you will master a simple process for making social media work for you. You will also learn about the five most popular social media platforms—Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+—and study secrets for using them and other social media platforms to promote your business.
Certificate in Innovation & Critical Thinking - FEE $249.00 This suite of courses will first help you become re-acquainted with your own stores of creativity and innovation. Next, you are given a set of tools that allow you to leverage your creativity to identify and solve organizational problems. One activity asks you how you might look at a problem from a different angle to produce a more creative result; others walk you through the process of using analogies or replacement techniques to invent creative solutions to problems.
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Courses include: • Creativity in Teams and Organizations • Innovation in Teams and Organizations • Introduction to Critical Thinking • Personal Creativity
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Project SAINT Project SAINT (Student Access and Inclusion Together) -- a Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program for students who have mild intellectual disabilities-- offers a modified, mentorsupported, non-credit 1-2 year inclusive college experience at SF College’s NW campus. Students create an intensive personalized weekly plan of academics, vocational preparation and internships, and social and recreational opportunities all of which address students’ goals for lifelong independence. This is a small, highly selective program, available by application only. To learn more or to request an application, contact Linda Mussillo, Project SAINT Administrator at 352-381-3818 or linda.mussillo@ sfcollege.edu. Project SAINT’s base fees are $2,250 each term and scholarships are available for eligible applicants.
Courses include: • Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs • Business Law for Entrepreneurs • Introduction for Entrepreneurship • Leadership and Management for Entrepreneurs • Strategic Marketing for Entrepreneurs
The QRT Training Program provides grant funding for customized training to new or expanding businesses. Through this customer-driven program, Florida is able to effectively retain and attract businesses creating new highquality jobs. The program is structured to be flexible and to “respond quickly” to meet the business’s training objectives. CareerSource Florida administers the program. The QRT program has provided customized training for over 100,608 employees, and more than 303 businesses and industries throughout Florida.
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Program Requirements
- Produce an exportable good or service - Create new, full-time, highquality jobs - Require customized entry-level skills of 24 months or less which is not available at the local level
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- Instructors’/Trainers’ salaries/ tuition - Curriculum development - Textbook/manuals
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Entrepreneur - A person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative & risk. Dealing with Conflict and Disagreement Will you do anything to avoid confrontation? Are you uncomfortable disagreeing with colleagues? Welcome to the club, we all are. But conflict is a natural and unavoidable part of life. So what should we do? We should have tools to deal with it in a healthy non-destructive way, and lucky for us they exist. Join Eva as she walks you through the root causes of conflict and explores different ideas and tools you can use at work (and at home) in an interactive training format. BUS0640.A01 Wed., Sept. 11, 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Instructor: Eva Del Rio
Getting Started with QuickBooks Online: The Importance of Bookkeeping With a QuickBooks Online account, you can take control of your finances. However, the program is intensive, and it can be difficult to get it started. Join Estefania Torres from Crown Consulting to receive a comprehensive introduction tutorial to the program and a step-by-step guide to getting your account started. She will also go over all the benefits and opportunities granted to your business with updated books. BUS0641.B01 Wed., Oct. 9, 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Instructor: Estefania Torres
Forward Thinking: How To Leverage Strategic Creativity Generate fresh thinking and implement new and powerful ideas as you learn to align creativity with strategy in this engaging discussion with Jim Harrison, Senior Creative Director at the University of Florida. Whether it’s articulating big challenges in ways that inspire and motivate your team, getting creative in a group or strengthening ideas as you prepare to present or execute them, Jim explains how unlocking your creative potential is the key to elevating the quality, impact, and reach of your work. BUS0645.A01 Wed., Dec. 11, 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Instructor: Jim Harrison
Entrepreneur Series courses are $75 and are held at SF CIED, 530 W. University Ave., Rm. DB-125
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What Business Should I Start? The Santa Fe Center for Innovation & Economic Development (CIED) Entrepreneur Incubator can help you explore opportunities to start a business. This presentation will give you a better understanding of the world of small businesses, and present you with tools to discover what kind of entrepreneur you might be. This topic is designed to help you discover what you might want from your own business and clarify your vision of the role your business could play in your life. Try to awaken the “fire in your belly” to make a difference for yourself and those around you. Learn where other entrepreneurs have found success. Now is the time to discover the best businesses for you, and learn the secrets for turning your idea into success!
Get Ready to Start That Business! The Santa Fe Center for Innovation & Economic Development (CIED) Entrepreneur Incubator is a program designed to accelerate the successful development of entrepreneurial companies. This presentation provides an overview of the array of business support resources and services that have been developed specifically to help new businesses get started and grow. We know that 70% of small businesses are owned and operated by a single person. Come learn why CIED is a great place to start and test your business concept, and hear about some of the sixty (60) businesses that grew through the CIED Entrepreneur Incubator program in its first three years. If you are interested in starting a business, you owe it to yourself to learn what we can do to help.
BUS0974.A01 Thu., Sept. 12, 1 p.m.—4 p.m.
BUS0926.A01 Thu., Sept. 26, 1 p.m.—4 p.m.
BUS0974.B01 Thu., Oct. 24, 1 p.m.—4 p.m.
BUS0926.B01 Thu., Nov. 7, 1 p.m.—4 p.m.
Instructor: Dominic Orsini FREE—MUST PRE-REGISTER SF CIED 530 W. University Ave., Rm. DB-120
Instructor: Dominic Orsini FREE—MUST PRE-REGISTER SF CIED 530 W. University Ave., Rm. DB-120
Start Your Business Plan With A Pitch In Just One Workshop This innovative new class is the only one in the area providing participants with the support and software needed to successfully complete a business plan and be ready to pitch their business idea to lenders. All class participants receive three months of free Live Plan software created and provided by Eugene company, Palo Alto Software, Inc. This strategic partnership between Seegrowth™ and Peter Thorsson, Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnership at Palo Alto Software provides the support and expertise in a step-by-step process, making completing your business plan a breeze. BUS0867.A01 Thu., Sept. 5, Oct. 10 1 p.m.—4 p.m. Instructor: Dominic Orsini FREE—MUST PRE-REGISTER SF CIED 530 W. University Ave., Rm. DB-120
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QuickBooks 2018 for Small Business Use Explore this powerful software, which is designed to manage all of your small business finance functions: accounts receivable and payable, automating invoices, inventory, chart of accounts management, sales taxes, and more! Students are required to bring a USB Flash Drive to class. (Security Free Version) CMP0011.A01 Thu., Sept. 5, 12, 19, 6 p.m.—9 p.m. CMP0011.B01 Thu., Oct. 9, 16, 23, 6 p.m.—9 p.m.
ONLINE OPTIONS— EDT0261 - Accounting Fundamentals Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting and more.
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CMP0011.B02 Wed., Nov. 6, 13, 20, 6 p.m.—9 p.m. Instructor: Shannon Silcox FEE $189 SF NW Campus, Rm. C-113
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EDT0267 - Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Discover the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning and office ergonomics.
Certificate in Finance Essentials - FEE $399.00 This online certificate program introduces nonfinancial managers to the essentials of finance. The course will help you become conversant in critical financial terminology, and you’ll learn how to calculate key financial management indicators. Courses Include: • Financial Planning & Control • How to Read a Financial Statement • Introduction to Business Statistics • Introduction to Finance • Time Value of Money & Risk • Understanding and Managing Budgets
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EDT0268 - Administrative Assistant Applications 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.
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Certificate in Leadership - FEE $199.00 What is leadership and why is it important? What are the key elements to leading an effective team? How can a leader achieve work-life balance? This suite of courses addresses all of these questions and many more. Courses include: • Introduction to Leadership • Leaders and Work-Life Balance • Leading and Managing Change • Leading Teams
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MIC Check: Make It Count! is MEGA’s Life Skills Series that consist of 2 Hour Workshops that teach on various techniques that can be applied to an individual’s everyday life personally and professionally. MIC Check: Make It Count! 2 Hour Workshop Descriptions In this series, our goal is to help youth and adults understand that their lives matter regardless of their background and helping them to better understand how to care for themselves in a healthy way plus how to develop a plan to be an independent adult. Each workshop can be instructed independently, extended, or combined with other courses to create an impactful change. Self-Confidence BUS0550.A01 Tue., Sept. 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Let’s Talk! BUS0552.B01 Tue., Oct. 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Planning For Your Future BUS0556.B01 Tue., Nov. 12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Teaches individuals how to believe in their abilities, qualities, and judgment to build their careers, dreams, and lives.
Teaches individuals about communication and how to apply communication skills to have progressive conversations plus reach desired outcomes in their lives. Say What? BUS0553.B01 Thu., Oct. 17, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Guides individuals on how to develop a short and long-term plan for their overall future.
Thinking Positively BUS0551.A01 Thu., Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Teaches individuals on the correlation between thoughts, feelings, and actions and how to use the correlation in a productive way in order to improve their decision-making skills and ultimately their overall life.
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Training Facilitator
Educates individuals on conflict resolution skills and how to utilize the skills to resolve problems in a healthy and productive way to ultimately improve their everyday life. Money, Money, Money BUS0554.B01 Tue., Oct. 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Instructs individuals on how to develop and maintain a budget to maintain a lifestyle in reasonable standards to have sustainability.
All classes are $79 and held in Rm DB-120. Register TODAY!
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“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” ~ Vidal Sassoon ~
Fundamental Computer Applications
Sessions begin: Aug. 21, Sept. 11, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20 EDT0569 - Microsoft Office 2016 Value Suite Learn to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Excel 2016, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, three of the most fundamental software programs used in educational and professional settings. EDT0022 - Computer Skills For The Workforce Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you’ll need to succeed in today’s job market. EDT0541 - Creating WordPress Web Sites Discover how to easily create blogs and websites with WordPress, the world’s most popular Web publisher. EDT0108 - Creating Web Pages Learn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post your very own site on the Web. EDT0810 - Introduction To Word 2016 Learn to use the basic features of Word 2016 to type, edit, format, spell check, and print professionallooking documents, letters, and reports. EDT0814 - Intermediate Word 2016 Learn how to use the more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2016 including how to add graphics, use templates, and merge data.
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EDT0809 - Introduction To Excel 2016 Become proficient in using Microsoft Excel 2016 and discover how to create worksheets, workbooks, charts, and graphs quickly and efficiently. EDT0813 - Intermediate Excel 2016 Take your Microsoft Excel 2016 skills to the next level as you master charts, graphs, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, AutoFilter, macros, and other advanced Excel functions. EDT0811 - Introduction To Access 2016 Learn to build, edit, and maintain a database in Microsoft Access 2016, complete with tables, reports, forms, macros, and queries to give you fast access to all your important information. EDT0815 - Introduction To PowerPoint 2016 Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 to create professional-looking presentations using slide and layout masters that make global changes in a snap. EDT0191 - Introduction To PC Troubleshooting Learn to decipher and solve almost any problem with your PC. EDT0844 - Achieving Top Search Engine Positions Learn proven, step-by-step strategies to achieve higher positions with major search engines.
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Project Management for Information Technology - FEE $499.00 This course focuses 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. Students will also learn about fundamentals, such as integration management, scope, costing, quality, human resources, risk management, and procurement. Project Management Team Leadership - FEE $359.00 This course first discusses the roles and responsibilities of the project management team leader, in particular their responsibility with regard to project stakeholders. Next, the course discusses how project management team leaders can build a positive team environment through effective communication, team building activities, and reflective listening. Lastly, the course covers problem solving within the team.
sfcollege.edu/cied/mindedge For Computer Application classes, students must be capable of typing at a steady rate and be comfortable using the mouse and keyboard.
Sessions begin: Aug. 21, Sept. 11, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20 Designing Effective Websites In this course master the basics of Web design and learn how to build sites that are better and more effective. Responsive Web Design Learn to design and build fully responsive websites optimized for smartphones, tablets, and laptop/ desktop viewing environments. Introduction to Photoshop CC This course provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for using Photoshop while accessing it from Creative Cloud (CC) that you’ll have no trouble following—even if you’ve never used a computer graphics program before! Intermediate Photoshop CC If you’re already familiar with Photoshop, this course will help you explore the program’s more advanced features.
Introduction to InDesign CC Come away knowing how to use this popular page layout software to design and create professionalquality letterhead, business cards, brochures, forms, interactive PDF files, an eBook, and more.
Introduction to Photoshop CS6 Discover the fastest and most effective ways to use Photoshop from an expert and former columnist for Photoshop User magazine (who has twice been nominated for the Photoshop Hall of Fame).
Intermediate InDesign CC Lesson by lesson, you’ll discover how to use program features to produce professional brochures, forms, and documents, and produce publications for different page sizes and devices.
Introduction to Illustrator CS6 From drawing objects with the shape tools to mastering the all-important Pen tool to working with shape gradients, you’ll gain the techniques you need to produce stunning vector graphics.
Introduction to Lightroom CC In this course, you can use Lightroom Classic CC (part of Creative Cloud subscription) or Lightroom 6 to see how this powerful program can help you prepare, edit, and organize your photos quickly and effectively.
Introduction to Database Development This course will guide you step-by-step through all the phases of a system development project to guarantee that the resulting product will not only work as it was designed to work, but also that the design truly responds to user needs.
Photographing People With Your Digital Camera This course will make taking beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies simple.
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Graphic Design with Photoshop (200 course hours) - $1995 The need for cutting edge, professionally-designed interactive media keeps growing, and that means qualified graphic designers are in high demand. In this nationally-recognized program, you’ll prepare for a dream job in the graphic design field by mastering Photoshop, the world’s most popular application for creating and editing graphic images. Marketing Design (360 hours) - $3295 The Marketing Design Online Training Program focuses on helping you develop technical skill and creative artistry using applied marketing principles. You’ll complete a variety of projects, including marketing concept development, retouching, compositing, illustration, advertising design, logo design, and corporate branding. 3ds Max (300 hours) - $1695 If you’re looking to create professional 3D graphics that appear just like the ones in the video games you play at home, then this is the program for you! Learn to use Autodesk’s 3ds Max to create your own professional animated 3D graphics for videogames. This 3ds Max Online Training Program takes you through object modeling, material creation, animation, cameras, lighting, scene generation, and so much more. Web Design Professional (330 hours) - $2995 If you’re looking for a career that stimulates both your logical and creative sides, web design courses may be the perfect fit for you. In our Web Design Professional program, you’ll build a strong foundation of skills that will help you create amazing websites and get ahead in this fast-paced, everchanging industry.
Event Management and Design (300 hours) $1995 The Event Management and Design Online Training Program will equip you with the knowledge to advance in the field if you’re already working in special events, or it will prepare you to enter the profession with an understanding of the industry. You’ll build a foundation that you can use to build a career in special events or start your own special event business. Video Game Design and Development (500 hours) - $1995 Video game design and development is challenging, but the rewards are worth it. With this unparalleled comprehensive training program, you’ll master skills that open doors to the growing video game industry. By the end of the program, you will have designed and created your own video game for the PC and will stand ready to join a team working on projects with larger scope or pursue independent development. Mobile and Desktop Web Developer/Responsive Web Design (480 hours) - $2995 Expand your career possibilities by learning Web Development in this online program. Build dynamic websites, and play a key role in increasing client interaction for any company or business. Create your own websites and work with clients, or improve existing websites to increase their functionality and make them more complex or user-friendly. Full Stack Software Developer (600 hours) - $4995 Full stack software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Our Professional Certificate in Software Development program, fast tracks you into one of the most in demand professions worldwide: Full Stack Software Development. Software developers earn an average salary of $70,604 in the U.S.
Digital Game Artist (600 hours) - $2595 The Digital Game Artist Certificate program trains students to become professional video game artists. Training centers around developing core skills for jobs related to Digital Art, 3D Art, Modeling, Character Design and Environmental Art Design. Once completed, students will have multiple employable skills including modeling game props and characters, importing required elements into game specific software, animation of game assets, and more. AutoCAD 3D 2018 (80 hours) - $1695 If you are proficient with the 2D commands in the AutoCAD 2018 software, this online course introduces you to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. The course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of 3D, and explores the main features of the advanced 3D modeling workspace in the AutoCAD 2018 software. CompTIA™ Network+ Certification Training (110 hours) - $1695 If you’re an IT professional looking to improve your resume—or want to join this growing industry—a CompTIA™ Network+ certification could be a great next step. This credential certifies that you have all the skills you need to configure and troubleshoot both wireless and wired hardware. Proven networking skills are sure to set you apart from others in your field. And the best part is that you can learn networking online with the CompTIA™ Network+ Certification Training.
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Fundamental Networking and Programming Sessions begin: Aug. 21, Sept. 11, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20 Intermediate C# Programming This course will show you how to write professional looking applications with many of the common GUI controls, such as buttons, labels, text boxes, check boxes, and radio buttons. You’ll also learn how to put menus and toolbars into your program to make them easier to use. Introduction to XML Master the essentials of XML through easy-tofollow, real-world examples. Even if you’ve never tried computer programming, you’ll discover how quickly you can learn to produce powerful “code.”
Introduction to Python 2.5 Programming The Python programming language was developed to provide a way to develop code that’s easy to create and understand. This course will show you how to create basic programming structures then you’ll move on to more advanced topics.
Advanced CSS3 and HTML5 This course will teach you how HTML5 makes page design far more intuitive, faster, and easier compared to older versions of HTML. And you’ll learn to wield new CSS3 features essential for fast-loading, exciting, interactive websites, especially mobile sites.
Introduction to Programming Take your first steps toward a career as a computer programmer! In this course, you’ll learn to use Just BASIC, a free Windows programming language, to create stand-alone applications for professional or personal use.
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4-40 Registered Customer Service Representative - Online After completion of this course, you will receive the Customer Service Representative designation which allows you to apply to the Department of Insurance for your license and WAIVES the State exam. Course approval #98772 INS0115.BM1 | Offering #1059709 *Student is responsible for purchasing the required text book. FEE $369 / 40 hours No state exam required! 3-20, 5-20, & 6-20 Accredited Claims Adjuster Designation, Online Only (40 hours online, final exam online) After completion of this course, you will receive the Accredited Claims Adjuster designation which allows you to apply to the Department of Insurance for your license and WAIVES the State exam. Course approval #98773 INS0014.BM1 | Offering #1059708 *Student is responsible for purchasing the required text book. FEE $369 / 40 hours No state exam required! To Apply For License: Go to www.FLDFS.com, pay and submit your license application. To Register For State Exam: Visit www.pearsonvue.com, or call 888-274-2020 for information. Note: You must first submit your license application to FLDFS in order to receive your state exam eligibility notice.
2-15 Life, Health, & Variable Annuities PreLicensing, Online Only (60 hours online) Complete online pre-licensing course designed to prepare a student to become a Licensed Insurance Agent without the loss of production income and time. Work at your own pace with your instructor available via email, fax, or telephone. The 60 hours of credit are earned TOTALLY ONLINE in the virtual classroom before you are eligible for the State exam. It is designed and taught to comply with the State requirements for Life, Health, and Annuities education prior to the State exam. Required Text: Florida Life, Health, and Variable Annuity Study Manual. Course approval #94549 INS0520.BM1 | Provider #366468 FEE $399 / 60 hours 2-20 General Lines/Property & Casualty License Pre-Licensing, Online Only (200 hours online) No classroom required. Take all 200 hours online! This course is designed to prepare a student to become a Licensed Insurance Property and Casualty Agent without the loss of production income and time. Work at your own pace with your instructor available via email. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to sit for the State exam. This course is designed and taught to comply with the State requirements for General Lines Agents State Exam. Required Text: Florida General Lines Agent & Customer Representative Study Manual.
4-40 to 2-20 Conversion/Property & Casualty Pre-Licensing, Online Only (40 hours online, final exam online) Pre-requisite(s): Completed at least 1 year of responsible insurance duties as a licensed and appointed Customer Representative (4-40) in either commercial or personal lines of property and casualty insurance.) No classroom required. Take all 40 hours online! This course is designed to prepare a current Customer Representative (4-40) to become a licensed Insurance Property and Casualty Agent (2-20) without the loss of production income and time. Work at your own pace with your instructor available via email. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to sit for the State exam. This course is designed and taught to comply with the State requirements for General Lines Agents State Exam. Required Text: Florida General Lines Agent & Customer Representative Study Manual. Course approval #98770 INS0526.BM1 | Offering #1059707 FEE $529 / 40 hours
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Course approval #98769 INS0522.BM1 | Offering #1059706 FEE $629 / 200 hours If you do not complete your required course work within the course time frame, you will need to re-register and re-pay the full course fee. (Students have 3 months to complete the 2-15, 4-40 and 6-20 courses, and 6 months to complete the 2-20 course).
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SPECIAL NOTE For CE classes: THREE YEAR NO REPEAT RULE — It is the full responsibility of the agent to be absolutely certain that he/she has not taken any of the courses that we offer at any time during the PAST 36 MONTHS. In order to avoid a conflict and/or loss of credit, we strongly suggest that you call the Department of Financial Services. For transcripts, call 850-413-3137 ext. 1108.
For Continuing Education CE requirements, go to www.myflorida.com. If you require verification that the following CE courses will satisfy your individual Insurance CE requirements, you may also call the Department of Financial Services at 850-413-3137 for confirmations.
2-16 Elements of Life Insurance And It’s Use In Contemporary America Can Be Applied to the 2-14, 2-15, 2-16 and 2-18 Licenses. 14 Hours Online - Study for your State of Florida Life Continuing Education courses. This 14 hour intermediate course, approved by the State of Florida, provides an easy way to accomplish 14 hours of Life CE. Course approval #98648 INS0210.BM1 / FEE $139 Offering #1059513 2-18 Elements of Health Insurance And It’s Use In Contemporary America Can Be Applied to the 2-15, 2-18, and 2-40 Licenses. 14 Hours Online - Study for your State of Florida Health Continuing Education courses. This 14 hour intermediate course, approved by the State of Florida, provides an easy way to accomplish 14 hours of Health CE. Course approval #98745 INS0215.BM1 / FEE $139 Offering #1059512
3 Hour Ethics Course Online Can Be Applied to all the agent licenses. 3 Hours Online - Study for your State of Florida Ethics Continuing Education online. This 3 hour intermediate course, approved by the State of Florida, provides an easy way to accomplish the required 3 hours of Ethics CE. Course approval #98744 INS0050.BM1 / FEE $69 Offering #1059508 Health Savings Accounts and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit 3 Hours Online – CE course designed to meet State Continuing Education Requirements Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. This course features Health Savings Accounts and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit.
Flood Insurance Concepts 3 Hours Online - This 3 hour Continuing Education course is designed to provide the General Lines Agent and Customer Service Representative with all the information they need to quote, write and service the most common types of flood insurance. This class has been approved for 3 hours of Continuing Education for General Lines Agents and CSR’s. Course approval #98643 INS0785.BM1 / FEE $69 Offering #1059510
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Course approval #98749 INS0326.BM1 / FEE $69 Offering #1059511
SPECIAL NOTE: The courses listed below should be taken after you have completed a licensing course. The instructional design of the courses takes the
student through the material in a detailed, structured fashion to ensure learning occurs and is verified. This means that you may now gain extra study assistance online – in your free time – which will help to ensure that you gain your state licensure. Experienced insurance agents and others who need to take a refresher course prior to sitting for a state examination can also use the following Review & Pass-Prep Courses.
2-15 Life, Health, and Annuities Pass-Prep Review and cram right before taking the State Exam. This Life & Variable Annuities Course is designed to give you confidence. This review & cram course is better than “flash” cards and better than simple practice questions. There are 800 interactive questions and over 4500 screens of information for this course, which prepares the student to sit for state insurance license exams with confidence. (Unlimited time/ extensions until you pass the exam!) INS0003.BM1 / FEE $79
2-15 Life, Health, and Annuities Tutorial Feel like you need extra study assistance? This online tutorial program will provide you with that extra edge for passing the State Exam. The instructor is normally in the chat room on Mondays from 5 PM to 7 PM. Recommended Text: Florida Life Health and Variable Annuity Study Manual. INS0001.BM1 / FEE $129 2-15 Life, Health, and Annuities Practice Exam This is an actual practice-run for taking the State Exam. You may begin taking this course at your convenience. INS0002.BM1 / FEE $79
2-20 Property and Casualty Pass-Prep Course This Pass-Prep course helps you to review and cram through utilizing a database of over 400 questions and over 2000 screens of information to thoroughly prepare the student to sit for state insurance license exam with confidence. The special design of this course ensures that the student is exposed to only correct information. (Unlimited time/extensions until you pass the exam!) INS0004.BM1 / FEE $129
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SPECIAL NOTE: You can provide yourself with extra preparation and confidence after you have taken the full pre-licensure course and before taking your state exam. These are not state pre-licensing courses. Real Estate Salesperson Pass-Prep Course Review with over 800 questions with more than 4100 screens of information. This course prepares the student to sit for the Florida Real Estate Salesperson licensing exam with confidence. (Unlimited extensions until you pass the state exam!) REE0302.BM1 – FEE $129
Real Estate Appraiser Pass-Prep Course Utilizing a database of over 440 questions and over 2200 screens of information, this course prepares the student to sit for the state license exam with confidence. (Unlimited time/extensions until you pass the exam!)
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REE0301.BM1 – FEE $129
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Healthcare Provide Basic Life Support (CPR) Learn the new 2016 American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This four and a half hour class is designed for the healthcare provider or those individuals who are pursuing a career in a health related profession. After successfully completing of the requirements of the American Heart Association you will receive your Healthcare Provider card which is good for two (2) years. This course does not, however, include first aid training. Pre-registration is required and a 48 business hour time limit advance request is required for a refund. No Nursing CE’s provided for CPR. FEE $55. Registration Instructions: You may register for these courses over the phone at 352-395-5896 with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express fee payment. Onsite registration is accepted at 530 W. University Avenue with a credit card, check or money order.
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CPR0402.B06
Aug 10
S
9a - 1:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B07
Nov 2
S
9a - 1:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A01
Aug 12
M
5:45p - 10:15p
W-27
CPR0402.B08
Nov 4
M
5p - 9:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A02
Aug 13
T
1p - 5:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B09
Nov 6
W
1p - 5:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A03
Aug 20
T
8a - 12:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B10
Nov 13
W
9a - 1:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A04
Aug 22
H
5p - 9:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B11
Nov 19
T
5p - 9:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A05
Aug 24
S
9a - 1:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B12
Nov 23
S
9a - 1:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A06
Aug 27
T
5p - 9:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B13
Nov 25
M
1p - 5:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A07
Aug 29
H
5:45p - 10:15p
W-27
CPR0402.B14
Dec 4
W
5p - 9:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A08
Sept 7
S
9a - 1:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A01
Dec 10
T
1p - 5:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A09
Sept 10
T
5p - 9:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A02
Dec12
H
5p - 9:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A10
Sept 18
W
5p - 9:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A03
Dec 14
S
9a - 1:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A11
Sept 24
T
1p - 5:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A12
Sept 28
S
9a - 1:30p
W-27
CPR0402.A13
Sept 30
M
5p - 9:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B01
Oct 3
H
1p - 5:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B02
Oct 12
S
9a - 1:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B03
Oct 15
T
5p - 9:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B04
Oct 23
W
5p - 9:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B05
Oct 26
S
9a - 1:30p
W-27
CPR0402.B06
Oct 28
M
5p - 9:30p
W-27
Students are required to arrive 10 minutes early for check-in. Students WILL NOT be admitted once class begins! REMINDER! All CPR courses are held at SF NW Campus, 3000 NW 83rd St. Gainesville, Florida 32606 Building W, Room 27
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Continuing Education reserves the right to add or delete without notice any courses offered in this catalog or to alter the fees or costs. If you need special help because of physical disabilities, please contact Continuing Education at 352-395-5896, voice. Fees must be paid at registration by check (made out to SF), money order, Mastercard, Visa, or American Express.
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