Spring 2014 wc continuing ed schedule

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JANUARY - APRIL 2014 WANT TO EXCEL AT EXCEL? WE HAVE A CLASS FOR THAT. PG 11


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Want to Excel at Excel? Jim Boschert worked for fifteen years after college as a design engineer in the Aerospace and the high tech industry. Gradually realizing he had a natural talent for teaching and the classroom experience, he decided to get a professional teaching license in IT and computer skills to pursue the education side of the high tech industry. Applying the same attention to detail and commitment to greater competence that is essential to industry, he encourages and enables students to develop a stronger proficiency with computers and to the many varied Microsoft applications.

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Table of Contents | Spring 2014 Professional Development 5-22

Photography Certificate 30-31

Academic Non-Credit 5-7 Architectural Engineering Technology & Construction Management 5 Computer-Aided Drafting 5 Horticulture 6 Music 7 American Sign Language 8 Career Development Skills 8 Computer Technology and Computer Software Applications 10 Equine Management & Training Certificate 14 Foreign Language & Culture 15 Health & Safety 18 How Do I Training Sessions 17 Job Search Skills & Tools 18 Multimedia & Web Design 20 Online Courses 8 Real Estate Investing & Management 22

Basic Motorcycle Rider Course

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Personal Enrichment 33-38 Arts 33 Caregiving 34 Health 36 Hobby 41 Home Improvement & Construction 43 Home Organization 45 Money Management 45 Pet Care 48 Photography 49 Primitive Skills 50 Real Estate 51 Recreation 52 Social Media 52 Travel 53 Writing 54 Education 55 Our Courts Series 56

ESL Westminster Campus

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UGotClass Online Courses Small Business GED Preparation Courses Development Centers 23-29 Broomfield 23 Registration

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Brighton Commerce City North Metro

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Looking for something that isn’t listed in the Table of Contents? It might be available through our online courses. There are hundreds of courses at your fingertips for affordable prices with expert instructors. Courses start every month. Go to www.edu2go.com/frcc Front Range Community College (UPS 022-237) (Volume 10, Number 6, December 2013, Spring Schedule) is published monthly (March, May, June, July, November and December) by the staff of Continuing Education, 3645 West 112th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031. Periodical postage rates 2 paid at Westminster, Colorado and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Continuing Education, Front Range Community College, 3645 West 112th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031.

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Professional Development Academic Non-Credit Courses Courses that have a “C” in the section code are cross listed with credit courses. They are the non-credit sections of credit courses. These courses are held for a longer time period and are usually more formal in format. The registration fee DOES NOT include course textbook. If you have questions regarding these courses, please call 303-404-5465.

Architectural Engineering Technology & Construction Management Basic Architectural Drafting CNST5015-0C1 CNST5015-0C2

T/R (1/21-5/8) 9-11:30am M/W (1/22-5/12) 5:30-8:00pm

$565 $565

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This course introduces the student to basic architectural drafting techniques. Topics explored in lecture and through project work include; use of instruments, geometric construction, multiview, oblique and isometric projections, and basic construction drawings. Instructors: TBD

Computer-Aided Drafting Computer-Aided Drafting I

CNST5002-0C1 CNST5002-0C2

T/R (1/21-4/3) T/R (1/21-3/11)

8:30-11:40am 5:30-9:15pm

$445 (Horticulture Students) WC $445 WC

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This course focuses on basic computer-aided drafting skills using the latest release of CAD software. Includes file management, Cartesian coordinate system, drawing set-ups, drawing aids, layer usage, drawing geometric shapes, editing objects, array, text applications, basic dimensioning, and Help access. Instructor: TBD

Computer-Aided Drafting II CNST5003-0C1

T/R (3/13-5/8)

5:30-9:15pm

$445

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This course focuses on advanced computer-aided drafting skills using the latest release of CAD software. Includes blocks and wblocks, polylines, multilines, polyline editing, advanced editing, editing with grips, hatching, isometric drawings, dimensions and dimension variables, paper space and viewports, templates, external references, and printing/plotting. Instructor: TBD

SketchUp CNST5006-0C1

W (1/22-5/7)

5:30-9:15pm

$445

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This course focuses on the understanding of basic concepts of the software program Google SketchUp®. Students will learn how to draw and extrude building shapes, stairs, roofs, and interiors utilizing advanced modeling techniques. Instructor: TBD

Revit Architecture CNST6007-0C1

W (1/22-5/7)

12:30-4:15pm

$445

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This course provides students with the software application training in Autodesk Revit necessary to produce 3D Architectural models and 2D drawings utilizing AIA standards. Instructor: S. Lee

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Professional Development Horticulture Introduction to Horticulture HRTC5002-0C1 HRTC5002-C60

T/R (1/21-5/8) W (1/21-5/12)

1-2:50pm

$565

Hybrid Course 6-7:50pm $565

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This course introduces the biology of horticultural plants and basic horticultural practices. Instructor: D. Bacheler

Landscape Graphics Studio HRTC5031-0C1

T (1/21-5/6)

4-7:30pm

$445

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This course introduces students to the basics of graphic communications used in landscape design and construction. Students learn the proper use of graphic tools and materials to manually produce site analysis, concept plan, preliminary plan, planting plan, and master plan documents in both plan and perspective views. Instructor: D. Gregory

Principles of Xeriscape HRTC5021-0C1

R (1/23-5/8) 3-4:50pm Plus two 4-hour field trips

$330

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This class covers the principles and practices used in establishing water-conserving landscapes. Special attention is given to the proper siting, establishment and care of plant materials in water conserving landscapes, and the installation of low water use irrigation systems. Instructor: A. Peck

Herbaceous Perennials HRTC6011-0C1

M/W (1/22-5/12) 3:00-5:00pm

$565

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This class discusses the identification (common and botanical names), landscape usage and culture of herbaceous perennials common to Colorado landscapes. This course has two, 4-hour Saturday labs. Instructor: R. Daugherty

Landscape Bidding and Estimating HRTC6019-0C1

W (1/22-4/2)

3:00-5:20pm

$330

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Students will discuss the process of bidding for landscape construction. Plan reading, quantity takeoffs, bidding and estimating practices and processes are also covered. This course has three, 4-hour field trips. Instructor: D. Bacheler

Pesticide Applicator Training HRTC6004-C60

F (1/21-5/12)

Hybrid Course 10am-12pm

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Students will study the requirements for the qualified supervisor license as outlined in the training manuals published by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Students may elect to take the certified operator test if they do not meet the experience qualifications for the qualified supervisor license. Areas studied will include the general weeds, agricultural insect, plant disease, and industrial right-of-way tests administered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Students may elect to take any of the other tests available. Instructor: T. Blunt

Combined Course: Turf Grass Management / Golf and Sports Turf Management HRTC6021-C60

M/W (1/21-5/12) Hybrid Course 6-8pm $798

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This class discusses the fundamentals of turf grass establishment and maintenance as it is practiced at different cultural intensities. Topics include the growth and development of turf grass plants, the turf grass environment, turf grass species selection and identification, turf grass cultural practices, and turf grass pest management. Also, discusses all aspects of sports turf management and culture. Topics include the design, construction, and renovation of golf courses, baseball, football and soccer fields as well as safety standards and practices, and non-turf maintenance practices. Instructor: M. Schutter

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

Plant Propagation HRTC6034-C60

T (1/21-5/12)

WC Westminster Campus

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Hybrid Course 6-8pm $565

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This class teaches the theory, biology, and practical applications of plant propagation technologies. This course discusses propagation by seed, cuttings, budding, grafting, layering and tissue culture. The course also discusses the propagation environment, techniques of stock plant management and seed handling. Instructor: Ray Daugherty

Introductory Soil Science HRTC6020-0C1

T/R (1/21-5/8)

3-5:30pm

$565

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This course discusses the formation, physical properties, chemical properties and management of soils emphasizing conditions that affect plant growth. The principles of soil fertility and practice of fertilizer use is also discussed. Instructor: E. Hammond

Nursery Management HRTC6006-C60

W (1/21-5/12)

Hybrid Course 1-2:50pm $330

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This course introduces students to the basics of nursery production and management. Topics include: management structures and organization; site selection; laws, regulations and standards; shipping and receiving nursery stock; marketing nursery crops; and crop production management. Instructor: R. Daugherty

Garden Center Management HRTC6007-C60

M (1/21-5/12)

Hybrid Course 1-2:50pm $330

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This course introduces students to the basics of garden center management. Topics include: personnel management; locating a garden center; purchasing product lines; marketing and advertising; and merchandising and shop layout. Instructor: R. Daugherty

Landscape Irrigation Design HRTC6028-C60

M (1/21-5/12)

Hybrid Course 3-4:50pm

$445

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This course teaches students to determine irrigation design capacity and working pressure using hydraulic analysis of residential irrigation and drip systems. Irrigation system components are examined and their application explained. Students analyze site conditions, and apply their knowledge of hydraulic analysis to produce sample irrigation designs. Instructor: D. Bacheler

Music FRCC Community Choir ARHU5020-0C1

T/R (1/21-5/8)

11:20am-12:15pm $210

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The Choir at Front Range Community College invites you to join the fun! Open to all, young, old, women, men‌ anyone! This non-auditioned choir works on and performs choral works in a variety of styles from a variety of musical eras and cultures. Learn to craft an ensemble sound; learn to sing your part in a community choir blending with other voices. Course concludes with a public performance at the end of the semester. No text required. Instructor: A. Halladay

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Professional Development American Sign Language American Sign Language Beginning LANG1020-100 LANG1020-101

T (1/28-3/18) T (4/8-5/27)

6-8pm 6-8pm

$175 $175

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This course is designed to teach American Sign Language in a fun-filled and comfortable way so that you will remember what you have learned. For adults and teens we will focus on: learning the language and increasing communication skills, embracing deaf culture and history, and using basic signs to express yourself with your hands in order to talk across crowded rooms and in noisy environments. For parents of infants and toddlers we will focus on: understanding what your child wants and needs, reducing tears, tantrums, and frustration, and increasing your child’s IQ and reading skills. Required: Course textbook, Learning American Sign Language. (Minimum course size is 12 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Elizabeth McClelland

Career Development Skills Caring Communication for Professional Caregivers WLNS1125-001 WLNS1125-002

M (2/10) S (4/12)

6:30-9:30pm 2-5pm

$36 $36

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Care giving can be demanding and all consuming. When we become depleted and burned out our effectiveness suffers. Attending to our own needs rejuvenates us and enables us to attend more compassionately to our client’s needs. When we are grounded in our own well-being, we more effectively support the well-being of others. This course explores how to deeply connect with ourselves and our clients. You will learn how to listen to your client’s needs, gain clarity about your own boundaries, and how to handle frustrations that arise, bringing more compassion and peace to your care giving practice. This course is rooted in the deep communication work of Marshal Rosenberg, PhD. Required: $3 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: David Steele

Communicating with Assertiveness, How to Communicate on Purpose BUSI1089-001

S (3/15)

9am-12pm

$59

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Is holding people accountable a challenge? If you have ever woken up at three in the morning wishing you could have effectively responded to someone’s negative behavior the day before, you’re ready for this powerful workshop. How would it feel to be able to get your point across and express your expectations with confidence? We’ll cover a three-step model you can use for any type of interaction that requires you to speak up. You’ll leave this workshop knowing that assertiveness and confidence are learnable skills and how you can start building them right away. The skills learned in this class are powerful tools for both personal and professional situations. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 35.) Instructor: Elizabeth Gold

Online Professional Development Classes from Education to Go For full course descriptions and extended listing visit our website at www.ed2go.com/frcc.

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

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Dealing with Difficult People, How to Communicate Through Conflict BUSI1088-001

S (3/22)

9am-12pm

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Ever walked away from conflict because you did not know how to deal effectively with the situation or the people involved? Imagine knowing how to speak with clarity, authority and respect without caving in to emotional banter. This interactive workshop will open your eyes to what drives different personalities and how you can turn emotional time bombs into solution-focused interactions. We’ll also cover techniques to deal with specific behaviors – from negativity to anger. Knowing these skills increases productivity and decreases stress by setting the stage to turn conflict into collaboration. How would that change your day? The skills learned in this class are powerful tools for both personal and professional situations. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 35.) Instructor: Elizabeth Gold

Going for the Win-Win: Effective Communication in the Workplace WLNS1110-001 WLNS1110-002 WLNS1110-003

S (2/1) M (3/31) M (5/19)

2-5pm 6:30-9:30pm 6:30-9:30pm

$36 $36 $36

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Much of our time is spent at work where our effectiveness depends on our ability to communicate and cooperate. Learn how to enhance the quality of your work experience, get things done more quickly, build alliances, and transform adversaries into allies. Once we learn to recognize the motivations that drive actions, we can build strategies that serve those motivations without conflict. When people realize we understand and respect their motivations, they are likely to respect and support what motivates us. This mutual respect enables us to participate in a common purpose which enhances our ability to work together effectively and achieve more. This course is rooted in the deep communication work of Marshal Rosenberg, PhD. Required: $3 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: David Steele

How to Create and Run a Live Teleclass from Your Office EDUC1020-001 EDUC1020-100

W (2/19) S (4/12)

6:30-8:30pm 10am-12pm

$39 $39

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Learn how easy it is to teach a course from your home, office or anywhere you and your students are just by dialing up and participating live. Your students can be anywhere in the world as long as they have a telephone connection. During this course you will learn how a teleclass works and the technical needs to support the delivery. We will also review what type of content is best for delivery and how to create learning materials that are professional and stream lined. This is a teleclass and will be held by telephone, not at a physical location. The instructor will contact you by email prior to course to send the pre-course checklist, handouts and explain the log-on information. Instructor: Kim Wolinski

Speed Reading, How to Pump Up Your Reading, Recall & Retention BUSI1080-001

S (4/12-4/19)

9am-12pm

$99

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Imagine reading two, three or even four times faster and remembering it! Speed Reading is a proven system that will double (as a start) your reading speed, comprehension and retention. The benefit is that you’ll zip through everything from books, technical documents and reports to emails, magazines and course books and remember what you read. Students of all ages and everyone else leave this course with the power to save time, increase retention and enjoy reading more. If you can read…you can read faster! Join the ranks of five U.S. presidents and numerous Fortune 500 CEO’s, who save hours a day using this system. The course includes a 75-page comprehensive workbook to use during and after the course. Required: $10.25 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 35.) Instructor: Elizabeth Gold

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Professional Development Computer Technology and Computer Software Applications Learn How to Maximize Your Time Using Windows 7 COMP1064-001 COMP1064-100

T (1/28) R (2/13)

6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm

$79 $79

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Do you work on your PC more than 4 hours a day? During this course you will learn shortcuts saving you at least ten minutes a day. This course covers computer user tips, tricks, shortcuts, and hidden application features that will make computer use more efficient and effective. This is not a programming course. Included in the cost of the course is unlimited access to the TenFiveForty website content. Instructor: Nathan Paul Womack

Learn How to Maximize Your Time Using Windows 8 COMP1069-001 COMP1069-100

R (1/30) T (3/4)

6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm

$79 $79

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Do you work on your PC more than 4 hours a day? During this course you will learn shortcuts saving you at least ten minutes a day. This course covers tips, tricks, shortcuts, and hidden application features that will make computer use more efficient and effective. This is not a programming course. Included in the cost of the course is unlimited access to the TenFiveForty website content. Required: You must bring your own Windows 8 laptop or tablet. Instructor: Nathan Paul Womack

Learn How to Maximize Your Time Using a Macintosh Computer COMP2050-001 COMP2050-100

T (2/11) R (3/6)

6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm

$79 $79

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Do you work on your Mac more than 4 hours a day? During this course you will learn shortcuts saving you at least ten minutes a day. This course covers computer user tips, tricks, shortcuts, and hidden application features that will make computer use more efficient and effective. This is not a programming course. Included in the cost of the course is unlimited access to the TenFiveForty website content. Instructor: Nathan Paul Womack

Computers Without Fear: An Introduction to Personal Computing COMP1060-001 COMP1060-100 COMP1060-002

F (1/24) S (2/8) T/R (3/4, 3/6)

8am-5pm 8am-5pm 5:30-9:30pm

$119 $119 $119

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This course is for individuals who have little or no experience with personal computers and who want to learn the basics. You will learn about the main components of a typical computer system and the basic elements of the Windows 7 interface. You will learn how to navigate in Windows Explorer, organize files and folders, search for items on their computers, and personalize Windows. You will also learn how to browse the Web with Internet Explorer 8 and how to protect their computers from malware. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

Next Level of Personal Computing COMP1061-001 COMP1061-100 COMP1061-002

F (1/31) S (2/15) T/R (3/11, 3/13)

8am-5pm 8am-5pm 5:30-9:30pm

$119 $119 $119

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Students will learn how to use the Start menu and taskbar; move and resize windows; create and manage files, folders, and libraries; edit file metadata; and search for content on their computers. You will also create shortcuts, use gadgets, and change system settings. Finally, students will browse the Web with Internet Explorer 8, add sites to their Favorites lists, and add RSS feeds. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

Apple iPad: 101 COMP1081-100 COMP1081-001

W (3/12-3/19) R (3/13-3/20)

6-8:30pm 6-8:30pm

$95 $95

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New and basic iPad users typically use only a very minor amount of the iPad’s incredible capabilities. In this course you will learn the basics of the interface and setup. You will then cover a wide variety of uses from personal to business and then move onto products and accessories to further the iPad’s capabilities. Required: An iPad. (Minimum course size is 10 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: BJ Strass

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

Access Beginning COMP1021-100 COMP1021-001

F (2/7) M/W (4/7, 4/9)

WC Westminster Campus

8am-5pm 5:30-9:30pm

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$169 $169

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This course covers the basic functions and features of Access. After an introduction to database concepts and the Access environment and Help systems, students will learn how to design and create databases. Then you will work with tables, fields, and records; sort and filter data; and set field properties and data entry rules. You will then learn to create queries, forms, and reports. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

Access Intermediate COMP1022-100 COMP1022-001

F (2/21) 8am-5pm M/W (4/14, 4/16) 5:30-9:30pm

$169 $169

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Builds on the skills and concepts taught in the beginning course. Students will learn how to normalize data, manage table relationships, and enforce referential integrity; work with Lookup fields and subdatasheets; create join queries, calculated fields, and summary values; add objects to forms and create advanced form types; print reports and labels; create and modify charts; and use PivotTables and PivotCharts. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

Access Advanced COMP1023-100 COMP1023-001

F (2/28) 8am-5pm M/W (4/21, 4/23) 5:30-9:30pm

$169 $169

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Students will learn how to query with SQL; create crosstab, parameter, and action queries; create macros; import, export, and link database objects; interact with XML documents; create hyperlink fields; optimize, split, and back up databases; password-protect and encrypt databases; and set Access options and properties. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

Excel Beginning COMP1011-001 COMP1011-002 COMP1011-100

S (1/25) 8am-5pm M/W (2/24, 2/26) 5:30-9:30pm F (4/18) 8am-5pm

$169 $169 $169

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This course reviews the basic functions and features of Excel. After an introduction to spreadsheet terminology and Excel’s window components, students will learn how to use the Help system and navigate worksheets and workbooks. Then you will enter and edit text, values, formulas, and pictures, and they will save workbooks in various formats. You will also move and copy data, learn about absolute and relative references, and work with ranges, rows, and columns. This course also covers simple functions, basic formatting techniques, and printing. Finally, students will create and modify charts, and learn how to manage large workbooks. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

Excel Intermediate COMP1012-001 COMP1012-002 COMP1012-100

S (2/1) M/W (3/3, 3/5) F (4/25)

8am-5pm 5:30-9:30pm 8am-5pm

$169 $169 $169

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Builds on the skills and concepts taught in the beginning course. You will learn how to use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently, and they will start working with more advanced formatting options including styles, themes, and backgrounds. You will also learn how to create outlines and subtotals, how to create and apply cell names, and how to work with tables. Students will save workbooks as Web pages, insert and edit hyperlinks, and learn to share workbooks by email. This course also covers advanced charting techniques, use of trendlines and sparklines, worksheet auditing and protection, file sharing and merging, and workbook templates. Finally, students will learn to work with PivotTables and PivotCharts. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

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Professional Development Excel Advanced COMP1013-001 COMP1013-002 COMP1013-100

S (2/8) 8am-5pm M/W (3/10, 3/12) 5:30-9:30pm F (5/2) 8am-5pm

$169 $169 $169

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Students will work with advanced formulas, as well as lookup functions such as VLOOKUP, MATCH, and INDEX. In addition, students will learn about data validation and database functions such as DSUM. They will learn how to import and export data, and how to query external databases. Finally, students will learn about the analytical features of Excel (such as Goal Seek and Solver), running and recording macros, SmartArt graphics, and conditional formatting with graphics. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

Excel Pivot Tables and Charts COMP1054-001

T/R (4/1, 4/3)

5:30-9:30pm

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This course focuses on the set up and use of pivot tables and charts. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

Excel Formulas and Advanced Functions COMP1055-001

T/R (4/8, 4/10)

5:30-9:30pm

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This course focuses on the set up and use of formulas and advanced functions. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

PowerPoint Beginning COMP1031-100 COMP1031-001

F (3/14) 8am-5pm M/W (4/28, 4/30) 5:30-9:30pm

$169 $169

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This course covers the basic functions and features of PowerPoint. After an introduction to PowerPoint’s window components and Help system, students will learn to create, save, and rearrange presentations. Then they will format text, use drawing objects, work with graphics, and insert tables and charts. You will then learn to use templates and themes, slide masters, and transition effects. Finally, students will learn to proof, run, and print presentations. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

PowerPoint Advanced COMP1032-100 COMP1032-001

F (3/21) M/W (5/5, 5/7)

8am-5pm 5:30-9:30pm

$169 $169

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Building on the skills and concepts taught in the PowerPoint beginning course. Students will customize PowerPoint by modifying the Ribbon and changing application settings. They will also apply themes and templates, and they will work with SmartArt graphics and tables. You will add multimedia content and interactive elements to slides, and they will learn about presentation distribution options including PDF, HTML, and online broadcasts. Finally, students will integrate PowerPoint with Word and Excel. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

Word Beginning COMP1001-001 COMP1001-100 COMP1001-002

M/W (2/3, 2/5) F (4/4) T/R (4/15, 4/17)

5:30-9:30pm 8am-5pm 5:30-9:30pm

$169 $169 $169

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This course covers the basic functions and features of Word 2010. After an introduction to Word’s window components, students will learn how to use the Help system and navigate documents. Then you will enter and edit text, create and save documents, and learn how to enhance the appearance of a document by using various formatting options. You will also create tables, insert headers and footers, proof and print documents, and insert graphics. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

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Word Intermediate COMP1002-001 COMP1002-100 COMP1002-002

M/W (2/10, 2/12) 5:30-9:30pm F (4/11) 8am-5pm T/R (4/22, 4/24) 5:30-9:30pm

$169 $169 $169

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Builds on the skills and concepts taught in the beginning course. Students will work with styles, sections, and columns and will use the Navigation pane to work with outlines. You will format tables, print labels and envelopes, and work with graphics. You will also use document templates, manage document revisions, and work with Web features. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

Word Advanced COMP1003-001 COMP1003-100 COMP1003-002

M/W (2/17, 2/19) 5:30-9:30pm F (4/18) 8am-5pm T/R (4/29, 5/1) 5:30-9:30pm

$169 $169 $169

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Students will perform mail merges, create and use forms, and create master documents that include a table of contents, a table of figures, footnotes, endnotes, an index, bookmarks, cross-references, and Web frames. You will also create macros, customize the ribbon and Quick Access toolbar, and work with XML documents. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: TBD

QuickBooks Level I COMP1171-001 COMP1171-002 COMP1171-003

T/R (1/21, 1/23) S (2/22) F (3/21)

6-9pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm

$175 $175 $175

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This course is an introduction on how to use QuickBooks to best meet the needs of your business. The main objective is to introduce you to QuickBooks’s basic features and give you an opportunity for hands-on practice. You will learn about the types of information you need to track in your business, and how to enter that information and track it in QuickBooks. By the time you complete this course you will have a good idea of how an accounting software package can save time and help organize business finances. When you are ready to use QuickBooks, you will be familiar with the most common tasks and will know where to find information about more advanced features. The registration fee includes course textbook. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 8.) Instructor: TBD

QuickBooks Level II COMP1172-001 COMP1172-002 COMP1172-003

T/R (1/28, 1/30) S (3/8) F (5/2)

6-9pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm

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This course is a more advanced look at how to use QuickBooks to best meet the needs of your business. The main objective is to introduce you to more of QuickBooks’s features and give you an opportunity for hands-on practice. You will learn about how to create reports and graphs and use forms and other QuickBooks accounts. You will examine how to track and pay sales tax using QuickBooks, and also how to do payroll with QuickBooks. By the time you complete this course you will have a good idea of how an accounting software package can save time and help organize business finances. The course text is included with the registration fee for the Level I course. Students use the course text from Level I for the Level II course. If you have not taken the Level I course please call the Continuing Education department at 303-404-5465 to notify them that you will need a course text. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 8.) Instructor: TBD

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Professional Development Equine Management & Training Certificate Gain academic, technical, and professional skills and learn to establish safe, trusting, and responsive relationships with horses in this Equine Certificate Program. Courses may be taken individually or as a series culminating in a non-credit professional certificate. The program is seven semesters in length and includes weekly training and horsemanship labs, in addition to special topic seminars with guest speakers.

Internships HRSM1009-001 HRSM1009-002 HRSM1009-003

TBD (1/13-4/18) 20 hours a week TBD (1/13-4/18) 30 hours a week TBD (1/13-4/18) 40 hours a week Day and Time Scheduled with Instructor

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Gain professional experience in equine training and management through internships in the equine industry. Students will be placed in a variety of locations and horse training situations. The lead instructor approves placements and works closely with intern and sponsor. Instructor: Damian Ficca

Horse Training & Horsemanship Lab HRSM1010-001

TBD (1/13-4/18) Day and Time Scheduled with Instructor

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Gain hands-on practice in the skills and methods for ground handling babies, yearlings and older horses as well as the training of green horses, and retraining older horses. Students will also experience farrier techniques, nutritional skills, and wound management. Students must complete an average of 10 hours of lab work per week and a five page research paper of their choosing to be completed by the end of the term. Lab sessions are held at barns throughout the region. Instructor: Damian Ficca

Equine Special Topics HRSM1002-001

T (1/14-4/15)

6-7:30pm

$130

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Presentations and guest speakers on a variety of topics related to horsemanship, horse training, health care, hoof care, nutrition, and management. Course covers seasonal as well as timely topics. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Damian Ficca

Bits and Bitting I HRSM1045-001

M/W (1/13-3/3, skips 1/20) 6-7:30pm

$130

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This course provides a study of the five groups of bits, the use of the bitting wall, the anatomy and physiology of the equine oral cavity, the identification of injury and disease, the history and use of the hackamore with bosal, and the use of leg aids.

Breed Evaluation I HRSM1003-001

M/W (1/13-3/3, skips 1/20) 7:45-9:15pm

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The core work of this course is the conformation of the horse. It begins with the history of the different breeds of horses, their common use and characteristics, and their performance and potential for competition. Students begin to gain skills in compiling a detailed study of the confirmation of the horse.

Bits and Bitting II HRSM2045-001

M/W (3/5-4/21)

6-7:30pm

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A further examination of the use of the five groups of bits, the stand-up seat, several rein aids and half haults, leg aids, stirrup pressures, and saddles and tack. Pre-requisite: Bits and Bitting I

Breed Evaluation II HRSM2001-001

M/W (3/5-4/21)

7:45-9:15pm

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This course allows students to continue to examine the conformation of the horse by the study of the fore legs, the hind legs, the back, the head and neck, the chest, the muscular system, the skeleton, and the hoof. Pre-requisite: Breed Evaluation I

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Foreign Language & Culture We offer a variety of non-credit foreign language programs where students learn basic grammar, meaning, vocabulary and use of the language. Courses are taught with an integrated approach that emphasizes oral proficiency but also focuses on reading and writing appropriate for everyday communication. The program is appropriate for those hoping to travel to a foreign country or simply wanting to be able to communicate in the target language. For a complete course descriptions and textbook information, please go to wcicpd.frontrange.edu. The registration fee does not include course textbook.

Chinese/Mandarin Level I LANG1031-001

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Covers but is not limited to practical and colloquial Chinese for business and travel, proper pronunciation and practical phrases for everyday conversation. Chinese characters will also be introduced along with an introduction to Chinese culture. Required: Course text, “Integrated Chinese” Textbook Simplified Characters. ISBN 9780887276385. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: TBD

Chinese/Mandarin Level II LANG1032-001

R (2/20-5/1 skips 3/27) 6:30-8:30pm

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Expands and reviews material covered in Chinese I. Also covers but is not limited to more complex grammar and vocabulary needed for everyday conversation and activities, expanded use and understanding of Chinese characters, and further discussion of Chinese culture. Required: Course text, “Integrated Chinese” Textbook Simplified Characters. ISBN: 9780887276385. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: TBD

French Level I LANG1051-001 LANG1051-100

M (2/17-4/28 skips 3/24) 6:30-8:30pm W (2/19-4/30 skips 3/26) 6:30-8:30pm

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Covers but is not limited to the noun and definite and indefinite articles, present indicative tense and regular verbs. Themes include but are not limited to introductions, the city, restaurants and shopping, and emotions. Required: Course text, French Now! Level One w/audio CDs, 4th Edition, Barrons, ISBN-13: 978-0764179587, ISBN-10: 0764179586. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: TBD

French Level II LANG1052-001 LANG1052-100

T (2/18-4/29 skips 3/25) 6:30-8:30pm R (2/20-5/1 skips 3/27) 6:30-8:30pm

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Expands and reviews material covered in French I. Also, covers but is not limited to present indicative tense of regular verbs, reflexive verbs, cardinal and ordinal numbers, time expressions, and use of the imperative. Themes include shopping and the marketplace, art, sports and leisure, travel and transportation. Required: Course text, French Now! Level One w/audio CDs, 4th Edition, Barrons, ISBN-13: 978-0764179587, ISBN-10: 0764179586. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: TBD

Italian Level I LANG1071-001 LANG1071-100

W (2/19-4/30 skips 3/26) 6:30-8:30pm M (2/17-4/28 skips 3/24) 6:30-8:30pm

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Covers but is not limited to masculine vs. feminine forms, polite address, articles, gender, adjectives, subject pronouns and cardinal numbers. Themes include but are not limited to introductions and greetings, transportation, school, and currency. Required: Course text, Italian Now! Level One, New Edition, May 2012, Barrons, ISBN-13: 9781438000060, ISBN-10: 1438000065. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: TBD

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Professional Development Italian Level II LANG1072-001 LANG1072-100

R (2/20-5/1 skips 3/27) 6:30-8:30pm T (2/18-4/29 skips 3/25) 6:30-8:30pm

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Covers but is not limited to masculine vs. feminine forms, polite address, articles, gender, adjectives, subject pronouns and cardinal numbers. Themes include but are not limited to introductions and greetings, transportation, school, and currency. Required: Course text, Italian Now! Level One, New Edition, May 2012, Barrons, ISBN-13: 978-1438000060, ISBN-10: 1438000065. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: TBD

Japanese Level I LANG1081-001

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Covers but is not limited to basic pronunciation, personal pronouns, question formation, prepositions of place, weather and time expressions, and cardinal numbers. An introduction to Japanese culture is also covered along with katakana and hiragana. Required: Course text, Japanese For Busy People, Revised Edition, January 1995, Kodansha USA, ISBN-13: 9784770018823, ISBN-10: 4770018827. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: TBD

Japanese Level II LANG1082-001

M (2/17-4/28 skips 3/24) 6:30-8:30pm

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Expands and reviews material covered in Japanese I. Also, covers but is not limited to verb usage, money and number expressions. A more complex study of the Japanese alphabets including an introduction to Kanji is also covered. Continued study of Japanese culture is also integrated into the lessons. Required: Course text, Japanese For Busy People, Revised Edition, January 1995, Kodansha USA, ISBN-13: 978-4770018823, ISBN-10: 4770018827. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: TBD

Spanish Level I LANG1091-001 LANG1091-002 LANG1091-100

W (2/19-4/30 skips 3/26) 6:30-8:30pm S (2/22-5/3 skips 3/29) 9-11am M (2/17-4/28 skips 3/24) 6:30-8:30pm

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Covers but is not limited to the noun and the definite article in singular and plural form, indefinite articles, conjugation of regular present tense verbs, simple negative and interrogative words, and an introduction to Hispanic culture in the United States. Themes include, home and work, school, the city, food, and health among others. Required: Course text, Practical Spanish Grammar, Wiley, 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0471134466, ISBN-10: 0471134465. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: TBD

Spanish Level II LANG1092-001 LANG1092-002 LANG1092-100

T (2/18-4/29 skips 3/25) 6:30-8:30pm $169 S (2/22-5/3 skips 3/29) 11:15am-1:15pm $169 W (2/19-4/30 skips 3/26) 6:30-8:30pm $169

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Expands and reviews material covered in Spanish I. Also, covers but is not limited to cardinal numbers, time, days, months, dates, and seasons, present irregular verbs, prepositions, be-verbs and continued discussions of Hispanic culture in the United States. Themes include, vacation and travel, sports and leisure, and holidays among others. Required: Course text, Practical Spanish Grammar, Wiley, 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0471134466, ISBN-10: 0471134465. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: TBD

Spanish Level III

LANG1093-001 LANG1093-100

M (2/17-4/28 skips 3/24) 6:30-8:30pm R (2/20-5/1 skips 3/27) 6:30-8:30pm

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Expands and reviews material covered in Spanish II. Also, covers but is not limited to adjectives and comparatives, ordinal numbers, commands, possessive adjectives, and more complex discussions of Hispanic culture in the United States. Themes include, people, relationships, personalities, travel, and leisure among others. Required: Course text, Practical Spanish Grammar, Wiley, 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0471134466, ISBN-10: 0471134465. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: TBD

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BCC Boulder County Campus

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Spanish For Healthcare Professionals LANG2009-001

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M (2/17-4/28 skips 3/24) 6:30-9:00pm

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This course builds Spanish skills within the context of your profession. You will learn essential medical vocabulary for accommodating clients and operating in various healthcare environments. In the process you will develop an understanding of the mechanics of Spanish which extends beyond your profession and into real world situations. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Diane Singh

How Do I Training Sessions Do you have specific questions about using your computer and its programs? The How Do I training program can help. Front Range Community College has partnered with Westminster Digital Workshop (http://digitalworkshopcenters.com/) to bring you this training opportunity. This program is a customized, one-on-one, three-hour training session. An expert instructor will work with you to answer all of your questions, and guide you through step-by-step lessons based on your specific needs. You will walk out of the classroom with a customized reference packet, one month of free technical support (phone or email), and the confidence to use your computer to the fullest.

How Do I Get Started? It’s easy! Before attending the training session, you will work with an expert administrator who will ask you specific questions about what you would like to learn. The administrator will give those questions to our training staff. The staff will then create a training session based on those questions.

Common “How Do I” Questions:

• Controlling Your Computer: Pop-Up Windows, Settings, Control Panel, Updates • Setting Up and/or Troubleshooting Email • Using the Internet: Browsers, Setting a Homepage, Navigation, Online Safety, etc. • What is Spam and How to Avoid It • Using Microsoft Word • Using Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest…Which is Right for Me?

How Much Does it Cost? How do I Sign Up? The “How Do I?” three-hour training session is $199. To register for this training session call 303-404-5465 and the Continuing Education staff can guide you through the process.

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Professional Development Health & Safety 40-Hour HAZWOPER: Waste Site & Emergency Response OSHA1012-001

M-F (3/10-14)

8:30am-5pm

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This class provides training in all areas required by OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.120 for persons involved in hazardous waste operations. Hands-on exercises and scenarios are used throughout the class to reinforce the training. Please wear casual, outdoor attire and closed-toe shoes (athletic shoes are okay) for hands-on exercises. The online class includes an online text, interactive exercises, web links, self-grading quizzes, and final exam. Two days of hands-on training on Thursday and Friday during the week of an on campus class is required. (Minimum course number is 5 and 12 maximum) Instructor: Doug Smith

8-Hour HAZWOPER: Annual Refresher OSHA1010-001

F (3/21)

8:30am-5pm

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This class is a required annual refresher for persons who have completed the 40-Hour or 24-Hour HAZWOPER training or who provide Emergency Response to hazardous materials releases. New regulations and information pertinent to the hazardous materials field will be introduced. All persons attending this class must bring a copy of their original training certificate to class. Please wear casual, outdoor attire and closed-toe shoes (athletic shoes are okay) for hands-on exercises. (Minimum course number is 5 and 12 maximum) Instructor: Doug Smith

10-Hour Outreach Training for General Industry OSHA1015-001

M/T (4/7, 4/8)

8:30am-3pm

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This class is designed to meet the new 2012 training guidelines from OSHA for General Industry workplaces. Topics include: Introduction to OSHA; Walking and working surfaces; Exit Routes/Emergency action plans; Fire prevention and protection; Electrical safety; Personal protective equipment; Hazard Communication; Machine Guarding; Materials Handling/Ergonomics; Respiratory Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens and First Aid. (Minimum course number is 5 and 12 maximum) Instructor: Doug Smith

8-Hour P.E.C. SafeLand Basic Oilfield Safety Orientation OSHA2020-001 OSHA2020-002 OSHA2020-003 OSHA2020-004 OSHA2020-005

F (1/24) F (2/28) F (3/28) F (4/25) F (5/30)

8am-5pm 8am-5pm 8am-5pm 8am-5pm 8am-5pm

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This class is designed for oilfield workers needing to have the SafeLand Card offered by the Petroleum Education Council. It provides a basic 8-hour safety orientation for the oilfield on 15 critical topics. (Minimum course number is 5 and 12 maximum) Instructor: Doug Smith

Job Search Skills & Tools Career Coaching BUSI2067-001

TBD – by coach and student1 hour

$100

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Individual career coaching is available in one hour increments. The coaching is customized for each student who wants the opportunity to explore their individual job search in more depth, to discuss their job search challenges, and the next steps to success. Please call the Continuing Education department to schedule and register for a session at 303-404-5465. Instructor: Patricia Tinney

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BCC Boulder County Campus

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Get Linked In: The Basics BUSI1010-001 BUSI1010-002 BUSI1010-003

S (2/8) S (3/8) S (5/17)

11am-1pm 1-3pm 11am-1pm

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$50 $50 $50

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This workshop will give you the basics of using LinkedIn. You will learn how to use it for job searches, build a professional network, and understand groups, tips, and techniques to get started in LinkedIn. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Trina Maull

Social Media and Your Job Search BUSI2006-001 BUSI2006-002 BUSI2006-003

R (2/20) R (3/20) R (4/17)

7-9pm 7-9pm 7-9pm

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$55 $55 $55

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Social media is connecting people in ground-breaking ways. If your job search isn’t getting results, perhaps you need more compelling ways to present yourself to potential employers, utilizing the latest social media tips and techniques. Learn the importance of developing and managing your social media presence, strengths and weaknesses of various sites, RSS feeds and account aggregating, plus some Do’s and Don’ts for connecting with hiring managers. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 10). Instructor: Christopher Mahoney

Interviewing Basics: Practice Makes Perfect BUSI1009-001 BUSI1009-002

S (3/22) S (5/17)

3-5pm 3-5pm

$65 $65

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This workshop will take an in-depth analysis with practical application of successful interviewing. You will learn the basics of interviewing, different types of interviewing, how to handle the interview, behavioral interviewing, the use of technology in interviewing, how to close the deal and much more. Required: $10 materials fee payable to instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Trina Maull

Mock Interviewing Session BUSI1029-001 BUSI1029-002

Su (3/23) Su (5/18)

1-4pm 1-4pm

$75 $75

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Do you have a big interview coming up? Are you not sure what you should or should not do in an interview? Do you need help? Do you need practice? Then a mock interview session is just for you. In this one hour session you will participate in a mock interview, receive an evaluation and feedback and develop strategies for success. Each session lasts one hour and will be scheduled during the times listed above. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Trina Maull

Resumes, Cover Letters, & Job Search Tactics for Challenging Times BUSI1005-001 BUSI1005-002 BUSI1005-003

T/R (2/11, 2/13) 7:30-9pm T/R (3/11, 3/13) 7:30-9pm M/W (4/14, 4/16) 7:30-9pm

$30 $30 $30

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Are you anxious about your job search? Are you getting results? There are time-proven tactics that work. Get insider information from an experienced human resources professional. This course will show you an approach to cover letters, resumes and following up with employers that will get results, even in a challenging economy. You’ll learn to avoid the mistakes 90% of resume writers make, and ensure that your resume stands out and gets read. Learn a cover letter format that is short, to the point, and that generates return phone calls for interviews! (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Christopher Mahoney

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Professional Development Multimedia & Web Design Adobe versions CS5, CS6 or CC are required for these courses.

Dreamweaver Level I GPHA1047-001 GPHA1047-002

T/W (2/18, 2/19) T/W (4/15, 4/16)

8am-3pm 8am-3pm

$475 $475

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Learn the basics of HTML and CSS through Dreamweaver. We will build a basic website by adding images, formatting text, and adding links. Required: Course textbook, Adobe Classroom in a Book Dreamweaver CC. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Melissa Piccone

Dreamweaver Level II GPHA1048-001

R/F (4/17, 4/18)

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Master layouts using divs, rounded corners, custom borders, css rollovers and sprites. This course picks up the pace with more complicated examples of designing with Dreamweaver. Required: Course textbook, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 Level2: CSS Intensive by Noble Desktop. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Melissa Piccone

InDesign Level I GPHA1037-001 GPHA1037-002

T/W (2/25, 2/26) T/W (5/13, 5/14)

8am-3pm 8am-3pm

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Learn the basics of InDesign starting with setting up and working with documents and objects. You will learn to work with type, edit text and flow text. Importing and modifying graphics, working with color and styles are all covered. Required: Course textbook, Adobe Classroom in a Book InDesign CC. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Melissa Piccone

Illustrator Level I GPHA1035-001 GPHA1035-002

R/F (3/6, 3/7) R/F (5/8, 5/9)

8am-3pm 8am-3pm

$475 $475

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You will learn the basics of Illustrator. We will review getting around in the program, using tools, creating shapes, and selecting and transforming objects. You will also draw with the pen and pencil tools, learn about color and painting, and work with type. Required: Course textbook, Adobe Classroom in a Book Illustrator CC. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Melissa Piccone

Photoshop Level I GPHA1040-001 GPHA1040-002 GPHA1040-003

T/W (2/4, 2/5) T/W (3/11, 3/12) T/W (4/22, 4/23)

8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm

$475 $475 $475

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Learn the basics of Photoshop in this quick paced course for beginners. Get to know the work area and tools, how to make selections, and work with layers. You will also learn how to make basic photo edits including color correction, removing blemishes, and basic retouching techniques. Required: Course textbook, Classroom in a Book Adobe Photoshop CC. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Melissa Piccone

Photoshop Level II GPHA1042-001 GPHA1042-002

T/W (3/4, 3/5) T/W (4/29, 4/30)

8am-3pm 8am-3pm

$475 $475

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This course is for intermediate Photoshop users. You should be familiar with the interface, tools, comfortable using layers, and making selections. We will explore advanced topics including masks and channels, removing backgrounds and compositing techniques. We will work with type and vector drawing tools. Prerequisite: Photoshop Level I or equivalent. Required: Course textbook, Classroom in a Book Adobe Photoshop CC. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Melissa Piccone

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Photoshop Digital Mastery I GPHA1044-001

T/W (3/18, 3/19)

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8am-3pm

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This advanced Photoshop course covers restoration of old photos and retouching. Learn how to improve tone and contrast, use curves, levels and adjustment layers, remove color casts, dust and mold, and repair damaged and aged photos. Prerequisite: Photoshop Level II or equivalent. Required: Course textbook, Adobe Photoshop Restoration & Retouching, 3rd edition, by Katrin Eismann. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Melissa Piccone

HTML5 and CSS3 GPHA2020-001 GPHA2020-002

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R/F (1/30, 1/31) T/W (5/6, 5/7)

8am-3pm 8am-3pm

$475 $475

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Explore the many ways the newest version of HTML differs from previous iterations. Learn how to code cutting-edge web pages using new HTML5 tags. Discover HTML5 web forms and how to use them today. Add multimedia content that does not rely on browser plugins and is mobile friendly. Use the Canvas element to create shapes complete with fills, color, strokes, gradients, and more. Combine the powerful styling and animation capabilities of CSS3 to enhance your web pages. Work with the supporting technologies of HTML5 to make building web applications easier than ever. Required: Course textbook, HTML5 Digital Classroom by Jeremy Osborn & AGI Creative Team. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Melissa Piccone

Mobile and Responsive Web Design GPHA2021-001

T/W (4/8, 4/9)

NE W

8am-3pm

$475

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During this course you will be taken step-by-step through a variety of exercises that teach you mobile and responsive web design. Begin by learning important issues for mobile-optimized websites. Then work on a responsive site that will adapt to a device’s screen size. Learn to optimize pages for faster download on mobile devices by using CSS3 instead of graphics, how to deal with Retina displays, CSS media queries (break points), new HTML5 form elements and more. Prerequisite: Should be familiar with HTML and CSS, or have taken Dreamweaver Level I. Required: Course textbook, Mobile & Responsive Web Design by Noble Desktop (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Melissa Piccone

Introduction to WordPress GPHA2023-001

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T/W (5/20, 5/21)

8am-3pm

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Interested in creating a dynamic website using WordPress? Not only is WordPress a powerful blogging platform, but it is also a great way to set up a Content Management System (CMS). By turning your site into a CMS, it will be much easier to maintain, update and add special functionality to. This workbook will teach you how to do a custom install of WordPress, develop your own themes and install plugins. Prerequisite: Dreamweaver Level I or HTML5. A solid HTML/CSS knowledge. This course is not for beginners. Required: Course textbook, wordpress.org by Noble Desktop. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Melissa Piccone

Digital Painting GPHA2022-001

NE W

R/F (5/15, 5/16)

8am-3pm

$475

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We will explore brushes, filters and mixed media painting and drawing techniques in this unique, one of a kind class. Learn how retouch portraits to prepare them for painting, start with a blank canvas, create your own custom brushes and more. You will actively participate in creating a series of projects to expand your knowledge and proficiency in Photoshop. This is hands-on, live training environment. Prerequisite: Photoshop Level I and II or equivalent experience. A Wacom tablet is not necessary, but highly recommended. Painting with a mouse can be frustrating. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Melissa Piccone

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Professional Development Real Estate Investing & Management Fundamentals of Real Estate Investing: How to Take Advantage of This Buyer’s Market & Profit In Real Estate RLST1004-001 RLST1004-100 RLST1004-002 RLST1004-101

T (1/28) T (3/18) T (4/8) T (5/6)

6:15-9:30pm 6:15-9:30pm 6:15-9:30pm 6:15-9:30pm

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Learn how to buy homes at foreclosure sales, how much money is needed and how to bid. Every week, Denver County alone has 700 homes scheduled to be sold. Find that diamond in the rough! Learn how to get 15% or more on your money, 1031 Exchanges and Reverse Exchanges, and how to reduce your income taxes. You can get cash flow starting day one. Learn an analytical approach to investing. You can be your own boss and never get fired! Learn how to invest in cash flow mini storages. An individual meeting with the instructor is included. The instructor, Jim Flint, CRS, has 30 years of experience with real estate in five states. If you have questions about the course, please call Jim Flint at 303-759-2222. Required: $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of course. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Jim Flint

Managing Your Rentals: Learn How to Avoid Trouble & Vacancies RLST1002-001 RLST1002-100 RLST1002-002 RLST1002-101

R (1/30) R (3/20) R (4/10) R (5/8)

6:15-9:30pm 6:15-9:30pm 6:15-9:30pm 6:15-9:30pm

$49 $49 $49 $49

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This course is taught by a 25-year veteran property manager that currently manages over 800 units. Learn how to screen your prospective tenants and keep the bad ones out. Be aware of “do’s and don’ts” when dealing with tenants. If you must evict, how? Have a pool of qualified service people that respond quickly. We’ll explain how to keep your property rented when others have vacancies. We also review the fair housing laws. Is professional property management for you? It will eliminate your landlord headaches. Included is a copy of a lease used in over 800 housing units. If you have questions about the course, please call Jim Flint at 303-759-2222. Required: $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of course. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Bill Cooper

Real Estate Investing: The Next Step RLST2001-001

T (2/4)

6:15-9:30pm

$49

WC

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This course will take the experienced investor to the next level. You will learn how to plan for your retirement with real estate, how to determine the income you will need, and how to meet those goals. What are the advantages and disadvantages of trades vs. refinance? Commercial real estate, multi-family, mini-storages, office buildings, retail, and triple net leases will be discussed. A personalized meeting is included. The Instructor, Jim Flint, CRS, has 30 years of experience with real estate in five states. If you have questions about the course, please call Jim Flint at 303-759-2222. Required: $20 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of course. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Jim Flint

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Small Business Development Centers Our Small Business Development Centers offer quality counseling and training for start-up and existing businesses. We can assist you with a wide range of solutions, including legal matters, financial analysis, marketing strategies, and management development to provide you, the entrepreneur, with crucial information that can mean the difference between success and failure. We have consultants available with an array of expertise to meet your needs, such as tax saving strategies, obtaining financing, regulatory compliance, and marketing. There are four locations in the north metro area: Broomfield, Brighton, Commerce City and Westminster.

Broomfield Business Resource Center The Broomfield Business Resource Center provides free counseling and business courses throughout the year. The Center is located at 2095 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 109 Broomfield. For course offerings, descriptions or to register call 303-466-1775, ext. 6 or visit www.broomfieldbrc.com

Brighton Small Business Development Center The following courses are offered at the Brighton Small Business Development Center located at 1850 Egbert Street, Suite 140, Brighton. For full course descriptions and information on registering, go to www.brightonedc.org. To schedule free and confidential one-on-one counseling sessions, call 303-655-2150 or email tsanchez@brightonedc.org.

Do You Have too Much Month at the End of the Money? F (1/10)

9-11am

Free

No matter what your income level, you can achieve financial security -- if you take the time to learn a few simple principles about how money works. You CAN get out of debt, you CAN build savings and you CAN get on the path to financial independence. You will learn how to apply simple steps to reach your goals. It’s up to you. Instructor: Jan Schroer

Retirement and Estate Planning for Small Business F (1/17) F (4/18)

9am-12pm 9am-12pm

Free Free

No matter where your business is or where you are in life, whether starting a company or planning for your retirement, careful financial, business and estate planning are critical. Many business owners underestimate their need to save for retirement and don’t take advantage of savings opportunities. At the same time, there should be special consideration of the complexity of income flow and diversity of various business practices and the ebbs and flows of your business. Please join us for a free presentation where we will discuss building your retirement roadmap, and how to protect your business, yourself and your family should something happen to you. The objective of this session is to gain a better understanding of the importance of saving for retirement, as well your options for reducing risk and managing your assets, understanding how to exit your business when you are ready and how to manage succession or closing your business on retirement. Instructors: Lloyd Worth and Chuong Le

Biz Start-Up Academy F (1/24) F (3/28)

9am-4pm 9am-4pm

$25 $25

Today more people are starting their own business for many reasons: downsizing where they worked for many years, following a lifelong dream, freedom, and much more. This all day workshop will get you in motion to start that business for whatever reason. Our facilitators will walk you through the steps of starting a business even helping you sort through all the confusion surrounding licensing and legal requirements. After the course, you will not only have the information you need, but you will have a network of advisers and documents to get you off on the right foot. Instructors: Amanda Griffin, Chuong Le, Valerie Escatel, Michael Silva, Jennifer Holmes, Lynn Weintraub, and Teri Sanchez

Effective Communication in the Workplace F (1/31)

10am-12pm

Free

Communication has gotten increasingly complicated lately with the help of technology. Text, email, phone calls, social media, and even in-person conversations can get messy and misconstrued, leading to conflicts in the workplace. At this training, you will learn how to communicate more clearly, how to give and receive feedback, and how to quickly address and resolve conflicts when they occur. Instructor: Kate Arnoff

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Small Business Development Centers How to Sell without Looking and Feeling Like a Salesperson F (2/7)

9am-12pm

Free

The #1 skill of business owners is the ability to sell. However, people are never really taught how to sell effectively. The old school way of selling features, advantages and benefits has lost its effectiveness and most often will place you into a position of frustration, anger and fatigue. Are you tired of chasing clients? Are you tired of playing by their rules? Are you tired of playing the waiting game with prospects? Would you like to learn to sell without looking like a sales person? Come learn how to effectively solve your clients’ problems and build an open, honest sales environment that will lead you to more success and income. Instructor: Chris Felton

Starting an Online Business F (3/21)

9-11am

Free

While every startup faces similar issues, when you are starting an online business, you face special issues. Unlike a typical brick and mortar store, your customers may come from your home state, halfway around the country, or halfway around the world. While the customer base is exponentially higher than a brick and mortar, e-commerce creates a world where the business owner must worry about tax issues, shipping contracts, and terms of use that their non-online counterparts don’t have to face. In this seminar, you will learn about the different company structures, the contracts that an online business needs, and special tax issues for online businesses. Instructor: Elizabeth Lewis

BizModel Workshop: The Business Plan for the 21st Century F (2/28) F (4/25)

9am-4pm 9am-4pm

$25 $25

Participants will identify their offerings/value proposition, identify their specific customer segments in the market of their industry and how they will build customer relationships, create distribution channels to market their business, list and start developing their infrastructure, identify their significant revenue streams, cost structures and more. To help ensure that the business model can be implemented in a way that supports a viable business each participant will be given a follow up appointment to complete a business model that can be implemented/or presented to a lending institution. Instructors: Teri Sanchez, Lloyd Worth, Valerie Escatel, and Access to Capital panel

How the “Latte Factor” Affects Your Bottom Line F (4/4)

9-11am

Free

Do you know what you spend? A shocking 22% of adults don’t have a good idea on how much they spend on housing, food and entertainment. Come learn how the “latte factor” can make a significant difference in your financial future. Instructor: Jan Schroer

Are You Winning Customers? F (5/9)

9am-12pm

Free

Have you found yourself asking these questions about customer service? How Do We Define Exceptional Service while Meeting the Challenges of Diverse “Social” Customers? What Affects Real-Time Delivery of Great Customer Service? What Are the Core Skills We Need in Order to Deliver Exceptional Service that Attracts and Retains Customers? In What Ways Can We Best Interact with and Serve the Diverse Personalities and Generations of “Today’s” Customers as They Wish to Be Served? This class will help you find the answers to these questions and help you Put It All Together in your own Customer Service Plan to help you create extraordinary customer experiences that delight the customer and drive profits. Instructors: Valerie Escatel and Teri Sanchez

Online Marketing F (5/16)

9-11am

Free

Every smart business owner knows that his or her business needs to be online. Whether it is something as simple as a website for potential customers to find or an all-out online presence campaign using social media, email marketing, websites, ad-words, and click-through advertising, businesses are online. However, being online comes with the need to make sure your marketing campaign complies with copyright laws, FTC rules, and state and federal advertising rules. In this seminar, you will learn about legal issues that all business owners should know to be successful, and legal, online. Instructor: Elizabeth Lewis

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

OFF Off-site

Managing Multiple Generations F (5/16)

10am-12pm

Free

Now, more than ever, it is imperative that managers understand how to effectively manage workers from varying generations. In these uncertain economic times, many older adults are postponing retirement. All the while, younger employees are entering the workforce alongside them. Getting everyone to work together and maximize productivity can be a real challenge for managers. In this training, you will gain insight into what drives members of different generations, and how to use that to motivate them and bring out their strengths. Instructor: Maureen Carney

Commerce City Small Business Development Center The following courses are offered at the Commerce City Small Business Development Center located at the Derby Resource Center, 7270 Monaco St., Commerce City. Some courses are held in Spanish and English. For full course descriptions and information on registering, go to www.northmetrosbdc.com. To schedule free and confidential one-on-one counseling sessions, call 303-460-1032.

Business Planning Boot Camp SBDC2024-001

W (2/19-4/9)

6-8pm

$100 English

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This boot camp will help you quickly develop your business plan and determine the feasibility of launching your business. The camp will consist of twelve hours of training and covers entrepreneurial essentials, marketing, organizational issues, and financial overview. In addition, each participant is required to schedule five hours of one-on-one free counseling with an SBDC counselor. Boot camp sessions will meet every other week on Wednesday to allow time to complete assignments and meet with a counselor. The sessions will meet the following days: W, 2/19, W, 3/5, W. 3/19, W. 4/2, and W, 4/9. The registration fee includes two participants and one set of materials. Both participants must also be registered by calling 303-460-1032. Unregistered guests will not be admitted to the course. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 is maximum.) Instructor: Jesse Esparza

Start-Up Orientation SBDC1001-011 SBDC1001-012 SBDC1001-013 SBDC1001-014 SBDC1001-015 SBDC1001-016

F (1/24) F (1/24) F (3/14) F (3/14) F (5/16) F (5/16)

10am-12pm 1-3pm 10am-12pm 1-3pm 10am-12pm 1-3pm

Free Free Free Free Free Free

English Spanish English Spanish English Spanish

During this course you will learn about legal structures, registration, licenses, market research, business planning, obtaining financing, insurance, taxes, employer responsibilities, and sources of assistance. (Minimum course size is 6 and 25 is maximum.) Instructor: Jesse Esparza

Reducing Your Risk in Your Business SBDC1043-001 SBDC1043-002 SBDC1043-003 SBDC1043-004

F (2/21) F (2/21) F (4/18) F (4/18)

10am-12pm 1-3pm 10am-12pm 1-3pm

Free Free Free Free

English Spanish English Spanish

This seminar will help you understand the important components of your business, help you grow your business and how you can increase your profits. This seminar will also help you obtain free resources from the Small Business Development Center and why a business plan is important to your business. (Minimum course size is 6 and 25 is maximum.) Instructor: Jesse Esparza

Disaster Recovery Planning for Your Small Business SBDC1039-002

W (4/2)

6-8pm

Free

Disasters happen. Accidents happen. In this workshop, we will go over what you need to do to identify disasters that might affect your business and how to mitigate those risks. Additionally, we will talk about the importance of identifying the critical business processes for your company and steps you can take to ensure business continuity. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Joe Murdock

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Small Business Development Centers North Metro Small Business Development Center The following courses are offered at the Front Range Community College Westminster Campus located at 3645 West 112th Ave. Westminster. For full course descriptions and information on registering, go to www.northmetrosbdc.com. To schedule free and confidential one-on-one counseling sessions, call 303-460-1032.

Start Up Basics Start-Up Orientation SBDC1001-001 SBDC1001-002 SBDC1001-003 SBDC1001-004 SBDC1001-005 SBDC1001-006 SBDC1001-007 SBDC1001-008 SBDC1001-009 SBDC1001-010

T (1/14) T (1/28) T (2/11) T (2/25) T (3/11) T (3/25) T (4/8) T (4/22) T (5/13) T (5/27)

6:30-8:30pm 9-11am 6:30-8:30pm 9-11am 6:30-8:30pm 9-11am 6:30-8:30pm 9-11am 6:30-8:30pm 9-11am

Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free

During this course you will learn about legal structures, registration, licenses, market research, business planning, obtaining financing, insurance, taxes, employer responsibilities, and sources of assistance. (Minimum course size is 6 and 25 is maximum.) Instructor: Jesse Esparza

The How and Why of Business Research SBDC1042-001

T (3/18)

6:30-8:30pm

$25

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Building a business is not easy and establishing a strong foundation is important. One of the most important components of that foundation is market research. Having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of your customers and competitors is the key to a successful business. This seminar will provide in-depth information about business research and the steps in the process. Individuals will also learn how to build their business using market research, studying secondary research data and how to do primary research surveys. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 is maximum.) Instructor: Jesse Esparza

Business Plan and Model Building Workshop SBDC1041-001

T (2/18-5/6, skips 4/29) 6-9pm

$395

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Starting a business is not for the faint-hearted. This eleven week course is designed to help entrepreneurs’ couple strategic thinking skills with a discovery process that starts with a business concept, moves to designing a viable business structure and results in an executable plan of action. Participants will focus on developing a business model that will survive the viability test and develop the strategic direction for their business. Depending on individual needs, you will complete either a formal written business plan or an internal working plan that outlines actionable steps with measurable outcomes and time-bound deadlines. The registration fee includes two participants and one set of materials. If you have an extra participant please call 303-460-1032 after registration to add the guest. Unregistered guests will not be admitted to the course. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Nancy L. Barnett

Disaster Recovery Planning for Your Small Business SBDC1039-002

W (4/2)

6-8pm

Free

Disasters happen. Accidents happen. In this workshop, we will go over what you need to do to identify disasters that might affect your business and how to mitigate those risks. Additionally, we will talk about the importance of identifying the critical business processes for your company and steps you can take to ensure business continuity. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Joe Murdock

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

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Accounting and Finance Accounting Basics Designed for the Entrepreneur SBDC1049-001

W/R (4/2, 4/3)

6-9pm

$40

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If you are one of the many small business owners who are intimidated by numbers, this two-part course is for you. Accounting Basics takes the mystery out of number-crunching. In a fun and easy going environment participants will take the mundane tasks of accounting and business finance and make them something easily learned, understood, and ready to use. We will also cover the relationship between QuickBooks and your set of books. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructors: Suzy Schutz of Apis Business Solutions (Central) and Christine Barkley of Apis Business Solutions (North)

Using Your Financials as a Powerful Management Tool SBDC1050-001

R (3/6)

6-9pm

$25

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Most entrepreneurs who start a new business do not do it for their love of accounting. This seminar will teach you how to build a breakeven analysis and how to turn this information into realistic budgets & projections and a cash flow management tool. As a business owner, it is vital to know not only how much money is in the bank, but where that money came from, how it is allocated and if it is providing a return on investment or not. Large companies look at their business through the strategic eye of their financials. Small business owners can and need to do the same. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructors: Suzy Schutz of Apis Business Solutions (Central) and Christine Barkley of Apis Business Solutions (North)

Trouble-Shooting Your Financial Information (Especially When Using QuickBooks®) SBDC1043-00l SBDC1043-002

T (4/29) T (5/6)

6-8pm 6-8pm

Free Free

Are you using QuickBooks™ and view it as an electronic checkbook? There is so much more to learn and appreciate about this small business software that holds approximately 92% of the marketplace. This class will explain what to watch for after a couple years’ use of the software, discuss some basic financial reports, and some “time bombs” that might exist in your accounting information. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Fran Coet CPA, CVA, & CFP, Coet & Coet P.C.

Employees The Employee Life Cycle SBDC2019-001 SBDC2019-002

W (2/12) R (4/10)

9-11am 9-11am

Free Free

So, you want to hire an employee? What paperwork do you have to complete? How much should you pay them? What if you have to fire them? This course will not only help you answer those questions, but will also provide a solid framework to help you hire the right person and better manage them. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Courtney Berg

Discipline to Termination: How Do You Stay Safe SBDC1054-001

W (4/23)

9-11am

Free

If you fired all of your employees today, would you hire them all back tomorrow? Many managers won’t correct their employees’ behavior because they are afraid of getting sued. Getting employees to meet expectations is one of the hardest aspects of management. In this seminar you will learn a proven discipline process to change your employees’ behavior. This process also provides the documentation you need to terminate your employee if their behavior does not change. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Courtney Berg

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Small Business Development Centers WRU@ with Hiring Your First Employees? SBDC 2004-001 SBDC 2004-002

R (2/6) W (4/30)

6:30 – 8:00pm 6:30 – 8:00pm

Free Free

Entrepreneurs are visionaries with a passion for business, yet can panic when it comes to hiring their first employees. This hands-on workshop focuses on the steps you need to take as an employer when bringing someone new on board. Come join us and let me help you navigate the maze of Human Resources (HR) including: contractors vs. employees, sourcing talent, insurances, legal compliance, payroll, compensation, managing people, healthcare reform, and the ‘most common pitfalls small business owners make.’ This class is beneficial to business owners preparing to hire, or even employers that are already established with 6 -12 employees and are poised for the next phase of growth. HR Tools and templates will be provided to all participants. (Minimum class size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Lisa Dailey, Sr. HR Consultant, HR Choice

Legal, Insurance and Tax Online Marketing Law SBDC2009-001

T (4/15)

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As a business owner who is venturing online, you face a thousand questions to make sure you are running your business legally. Can your clients endorse your services online for you? Can you re-post an awesome picture or blog post you found on another site? Can you use the trademarks of a company to compare your products with theirs? Should you market on social media and social networking sites or by doing so are you giving away your rights? In this information packed session, you will learn how to succeed (legally) online. We will review what copyright and trademark infringement is, and how to avoid it, what the terms of use are for social media sites, and how to comply with the FTC online endorsement rules. (Minimum class size is 6 and 20 maximum) Instructor: Elizabeth Lewis

Business Insurance 101 SBDC1026-001

R (4/10)

6:30-8:30pm

Free

This course will review the basic property and casualty insurance coverage that you may need as a business owner to safeguard your financial risk. During this course participants will be given a brief description of the following insurance coverage: general liability, professional liability, surety bonds, worker’s compensation, commercial auto and commercial property coverage. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Terri Hauk

Legal Issues to Consider When Starting a Business SBDC1035-001 SBDC1035-002 SBDC1035-003

T (2/11) T (3/18) R (5/15)

6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm

$25 $25 $25

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When starting a business many people register with the Secretary of State’s office, buy a laptop and start providing services. However, in order to protect yourself and your family, the steps involved in starting a business, especially if home-based, may be more complex. It may require getting a business license, paying an occupational privilege tax, having special insurance, and having contracts with your landlord or lender renegotiated. In addition, if you meet with clients at your house, or store sensitive information, you may be opening yourself up to more liability than you originally thought. Come learn about the legal and tax issues that may arise when you open your new business from professionals who work with small businesses every day. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum) Instructor: Elizabeth Lewis

Tax 101

SBDC1013-001 SBDC1013-002

T (2/11) T (4/22)

6-9:30pm 6-9:30pm

$25 $25

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This workshop will focus on learning the basics of business taxes, including forms of different business entities, business use of home and car, record keeping, Schedules C, SE, and ES, Form 1040 and more. (Minimum class size is 6 and 20 maximum) Instructor: Fran Coet CPA, CVA, & CFP, Coet & Coet P.C.

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

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Strategic Planning Strategic Planning Seminar SBDC1044-001

W (3/5)

6-8pm

$25

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Strategic planning is a systematic process for making decisions and managing work to guide an organization toward achieving its desired outcomes. During this course participants will be provided with multiple strategic planning techniques for making decisions with an awareness of the certain and/or uncertain future. You will gain an awareness of the implications of each future-minded decision. In addition, you will learn to systematically organize the actions of work areas, teams, and individuals to carry out these future-minded decisions next year and beyond. Finally, you will be provided with techniques for measuring the results of these actions and decisions against expectations. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Wayne Anderson

Web Development and Blogging Minimum Viable Website SBDC1051-001

W (2/19)

6-9pm

Free

This course will show you how to create a minimum viable website. A minimum viable website includes all the core functionality that you must have to begin communicating with and marketing to your clients. Following a concept made popular in the Lean Startup by Eric Ries, you will learn how to build a simple, adaptable, and effective website using only the minimum amount of energy and resources required. From there, you’ll be able to test, measure, and improve your website to best serve you and your client’s needs. This course is not a detailed “how-to” covering every aspect of building a great website. It’s a 10,000 foot view on the absolute minimum tools you will need to get your business on the web so you can market to your clients. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Curt Donohue

Business Blogging Essentials SBDC1052-001

W (2/26)

6-9pm

Free

This course is all about blogging best practices for small businesses. Blogging is one of the best long-term methods to create website content that will improve your odds of getting ranked higher in Google. This course is ideally suited to businesses that already have a website built on the WordPress platform. However, the principles you’ll learn are foundational concepts that can be applied to any website platform you’re currently using. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Curt Donohue

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Photography Certificate Bruce Breshears has created an informative, fun, interactive, and experience-based photography series that focuses on the art and science of capturing images. If you are looking for a new, detailed, and scientific approach to your photography experience, these courses are for you. Completion of all of these courses results in a non-credit certificate. For complete course descriptions, please visit our website at wcicpd.frontrange.edu. The course textbook is the responsibility of the student.

Digital Photography Basics ARCR1203-001

R (3/6-3/20)

6-9pm

$129

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Create better photographs with your digital camera. Covers camera settings, composition and Photoshop Elements editing. Course textbook by Jim Miotke, The Better Photo Guide to Digital Photography, Amphoto Books, 2005 (on Amazon.com about $37). Required: Bring your camera and manual to class. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills are recommended.

Photography I ARCR1201-001 ARCR1201-002

T (1/28-2/11) T (4/15-4/29)

6-9pm 6-9pm

$129 $129

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Go beyond snapshots in auto mode for more creative expression and quality image capture. Designed for DSLR users to learn and practice using f-number, shutter speed and ISO controls. Course textbook by Chris George, Total Digital Photography, Running Press, 2006 (on Amazon.com about $33). Required: Bring your DSLR camera and manual to class. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills are recommended.

Photography II ARCR2201-001

T (2/18-3/4)

6-9pm

$129

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Continue beyond snapshots by refining your artistic eye and visual literacy to “see” and create more compelling photographs. Required: Bring your DSLR camera and manual to class. Prerequisites: Computer literacy and completion of Photography I course or equivalent knowledge and skills. Course textbook by Michael Freeman, The Photographer’s Eye, Focal Press, 2007 (on Amazon.com about $20).

Photography III ARCR2205-001

T (3/11-3/25)

6-9pm

$129

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Apply essential DSLR techniques for handling more challenging situations. Take complete “manual control” over exposure, metering and focus. Plus learn creative use of Raw files with editing in Adobe Photoshop. Required: Bring your DSLR camera and manual to class. We will continue using the current text from Photography I. Prerequisite: Photography I course or equivalent intermediate understanding.

Black & White Digital Photography ARCR1202-001

W (3/19-4/2)

6-9pm

$129

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Discover new methods to “see” and create black and white photos with more artistic and visual impact using your DSLR and Adobe Photoshop. Understand and practice using the Zone System simplified for use with DSLR. Course textbook by John Beardsworth, Advanced Digital Black and White Photography, Revised and Updated, Pixiq, 2012 (on Amazon.com about $17). Required: Bring your DSLR camera and manual to class. Prerequisites: Computer literacy, knowledge of photography basics equivalent to the Photography I class.

Advanced Topics in Photography I: Studio & Lighting Workshop ARCR1204-001

M (2/10-3/3 skip 2/17) 6-9pm $129 WC

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Light is essential to photography. Practice lighting for 3D form, basic head shot portraiture and accurate white balance. Learn practical principles of light science. Course textbook by David Prakel, Lighting, 1st or 2nd ed, AVA Publishing, 2007 or 2013 (on Amazon.com about $22). Required: Bring your DSLR camera and manual to class. $25 materials fee payable to the instructor during the first class. Prerequisite: A basic to intermediate understanding of photography is recommended.

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BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

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Advanced Topics in Photography II: Flash Photography Workshop ARCR2204-001

M (3/24-4/7)

6-9pm

$129

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Practice obtaining more predictable and consistent results with an external flash unit for basic and creative lighting. Course textbook by Chris George, Mastering Digital Flash Photography, Lark Books, 2008 (on Amazon.com about $19). Required: $25 materials fee payable to the instructor during the first class. Bring your DSLR camera, flash and manuals to class. Prerequisite: Photography I course or equivalent intermediate understanding of photography. Advanced Topics in Photography I Lighting course is also recommended.

Color Digital Photography ARCR2206-001

W (4/16-4/30)

6-9pm

$129

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Discover new insights and methods to create color images with striking impact. Learn how to effectively use color principles and effects for both capture and post-processing expression. Course textbook by Michael Freeman, Mastering Color Digital Photography, Ilex Press, 2006. Required: Bring your camera and manual to class. Prerequisites: Computer literacy, knowledge of photography equivalent to the Photography I course.

Image Editing and Formatting ARCR2208-001

W (2/12-2/26)

6-9pm

$129

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Learn digital darkroom techniques to enhance and output digital photos. Covers basic image editing workflow, lighting and color adjustments, layers and non-destructive editing, selection and extraction, sharpening, and optimum formatting for prints and the web. Course textbook by Katrin Eismann and Sean Duggan, The Creative Digital Darkroom, O’Reilly Media, 1st Edition, 2008. Prerequisites: Computer literacy.

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Do you want to learn how to ride a motorcycle? Basic Rider Course Cost: $199 Resident $275 Non-Resident

Approximately 70% of the course is on-cycle instruction. Motorcycles are supplied for this course and helmets are provided, if needed. Half or “shorty” helmets are not recommended as they may put the user at unnecessary additional risk. You will learn everything from mounting to maximum braking and swerving. Upon successful completion of the course, the riding and written portion of the Colorado motorcycle license test may be waived. Many insurance companies offer a discount to graduates of this course. A majority of the courses are offered on the weekends, but during the summer months weekday classes are offered as well. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Colorado Department of Transportation certify this course. Prerequisites: Valid driver’s license or permit. You MUST present your driver’s license the first day of class. This course is designed for beginner or new riders who are interested in learning to ride skillfully and safely. A good sense of balance is required (must have recent bicycle experience). We offer both 2-day and 2 ½ day formats. Both formats use the same curriculum and include the same number of actual training hours, but the 2 ½ day format is conducted at a slightly more relaxed pace. Required Equipment and Dress: We provide the motorcycle and a helmet if you do not have one. You must provide eye protection, over the ankle (non-canvas) footwear, full fingered gloves, long pants and long sleeves. Refunds may be made to those who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class session. There will be a $5 processing fee for withdrawals. Rain dates will be announced by the instructor. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for each class session. Maximum of 12 participants per section.

To register visit the Abate of Colorado website at www.abateofcolo.org or call 303-789-3264.

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Personal Enrichment ARTS Beginning Stone Sculpture NEW ARCR 1028-100 ARCR 1028-001

S (2/1-3/1) S (3/8-4/5)

10am-12pm 10am-12pm

$139 $139

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Come and learn the method of direct carving applying hammers, chisels and files to alabaster. Learn to formulate a design by using sketching, intuition and molding clay to capture an idea. The second week of class we will take a trip, carpooling to Ft. Collins to the alabaster supply to purchase the alabaster. There will be a demonstration of the process and individual guided instruction to construct your own piece. The final step in the process will be to hand sand your form, smoothing the piece to completion. The tools will be provided by the instructor, but please bring your own sketch book. Stone for carving will cost about $15-$25. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 10). Instructor: Janae Baumhover Janae Baumhover received her fine arts degree from the Metropolitan State University of Denver with an emphasis in sculpture. She is a stone sculptor with 20 years’ experience and taught alabaster stone sculpture classes for eight years. In 2005 her work was commissioned for the Federal and Post Office building in Ft Collins and is currently displayed in the lobby. Janae’s sculptures were also juried into the “Loveland Sculpture in the Park,” a nationwide art exhibit. She has shown her work in several art galleries and previously owned an original handcrafted alabaster doorknob business.

The Art of the Handmade Book: Simple Bookbinding Techniques ARCR1035-100 ARCR1035-001

T/R (2/25-3/6) T/R (3/11-3/20)

6-8:30pm 6-8:30pm

$149 $149

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For beginning students or even experienced bookbinders who want a refresher in the basics, this intensive bookbinding course will introduce you to the history, tools, and techniques of hand bookbinding. Students will become familiar with a variety of bookbinding materials, supplies, and resources. Beginning with simple book structures such as pamphlets and accordion books and then moving on to more advanced stitching techniques including Japanese stab binding and multi-signature hardcover binding. Required: $20 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. Students should also bring a pencil, metal ruler, scissors, one sheet of decorative paper (not tissue), and discarded catalog or magazine for gluing scrap paper. Optional: Cutting mat, X-ACTO knife, bone folder, awl, bookbinding needle and glue brush. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: Brenda Gallagher Brenda Gallagher is a graphic designer, illustrator and artist. She began binding books in 1999 and it changed her life forever. She has studied with many renowned book artists and at the American Academy of Bookbinding in Telluride. She is the Vice President of the Book Arts League in Boulder where she teaches bookbinding classes and studies letterpress printing.

Basic Knife Making ARCR1195-001

S (4/26-5/17)

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Explore the fundamentals of blade construction. Starting with a small skinning blade, students will learn to forge high carbon steel, to grind, and to harden and temper. Final polishing, handle construction and leather sheath making will also be demonstrated. Required: $40 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. This course is held off campus at Burdett Metalsmithing and Design located at 6970 West 116th Ave. Unit B, Broomfield. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 4.) Instructor: Harry Burdett

Blacksmithing for Beginners ARCR1190-001

S (2/15-3/8)

11am-5pm

$475

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The beginner class will cover appropriate safety procedures, forge maintenance, hammer technique, tapering, twisting, fullering, shouldering, hot cuts, rivets, right angles, upsetting, ball ends, and scrolling. Projects will include a wall hook, trivet, and a planter hook. No experience necessary. Required: $40 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. This course is held off campus at Burdett Metalsmithing and Design located at 6970 West 116th Ave. Unit B, Broomfield. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 4.) Instructor: Harry Burdett

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Personal Enrichment Forging for the Garden ARCR 1194-001

S (3/22-4/12)

11am-5pm

$475

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This class focuses on making decorative and functional iron work for the outdoors. Standing and hanging plant hooks, decorative floral forms, trellises, and gate hinges and latches will be demonstrated. No experience necessary. Required: $40 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. This course is held off campus at Burdett Metalsmithing and Design located at 6970 West 116th Ave. Unit B, Broomfield. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 4.) Instructor: Harry Burdett Harry Burdett was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, and educated in Chicago, Illinois. He received his BFA from the Center for Creative Studies, and his MFA from the Cranbrook Art Academy. With a chemist for a father, Harry grew up fascinated by transformations in nature. Through the forging process, elemental inorganic steel takes on qualities of the organic. Harry’s work teeters on the fulcrum between old world technique and modern materials and processes. This relationship makes for pieces that take a new look at time-honored endeavors in metalsmithing.

Beginning Piano ARCR2040-001

S (2/1-3/15)

1-2pm

$100

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You can play piano! This enjoyable introductory course covers all the basics to get started. Group activities and private instruction are mixed in this relaxed setting enabling you to easily acquire the fundamentals. Learn note reading, rhythms, chords, scales and a variety of both classical and popular songs. Required: Course textbook by E.L. Lancaster, Alfred’s Adult Beginner Book I: An Exciting Group Course for Adults Who Want to Play Piano for Fun, Alfred Publishing Company, 1999 (on Amazon.com about $20). (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 8.) Instructor: Dina Bodaubay Dina Bodaubay has a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance and pedagogy from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Master of Music degree in piano performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Originally from Almaty, Kazakhstan, she started playing piano at the age of four. She has performed in the United States, Germany, France and Kazakhstan. Dina is currently on the faculty at the University of Colorado in Denver, and Front Range Community College.

Drawing Workshop ARCR1014-001

M (3/3-4/21)

6:30-9:30pm

$125

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Learn to apply the prime artistic skills of observation and imagination. Instruction is tailored to individual drawing levels and personalized approaches. This course will allow you to start enjoying your new-found drawing talents immediately. Required: Students should bring a 9”x12” sketch pad and #2 pencil to the first night of the course. (Minimum course size is 7 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: Toni Verretta

Painting Workshop ARCR1003-001

W (3/5-4/23)

6:30-9:30pm

$125

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Do you need time, space, and occasional input while working on your masterpiece? Then this course is for you! This course is open to all oil, acrylic and watercolor painters. Bring all your materials and works in progress to the first course session. (Minimum course size is 7 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: Toni Verretta Toni Verretta is a freelance artist and teacher. She works in many different media including airbrush, watercolor, oil, clay and bronze. For the past thirty years she has taught students from kindergarten to senior citizens. Currently Toni is a full time fine arts teacher at Holy Family High School where she painted a 30’x30’ mural. As a part-time instructor at Front Range Community College, she teaches beginning drawing and painting workshop.

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

Learn to Play Guitar in a Day ARCR1083-001

S (4/12)

10am-3pm

OFF Off-site

$69

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Learn to Play Guitar in a Day, as seen on PBS, is a one-day workshop where students will learn basic chords, simple strumming and picking patterns, tuning techniques, guitar care, music theory, music resources, performance skills, how to play familiar songs, and more. Students provide their own acoustic guitars. Required: $30 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of course for the Learn to Play Guitar in a Day book and Snark electronic tuner. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 18.) Instructor: Marlene Hutchinson Marlene Hutchinson has over thirty five years of musical experience with guitar, piano, clarinet, voice and dance. She primarily teaches guitar in Orange County, California and performs on a regular basis. She has been an elementary school teacher, and in 2003 developed a simple method of learning to play guitar. She has taught this method to hundreds of students both privately and in groups. In 2009 she expanded this method to include the “Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!” workshop currently being taught at various locations around the county. “The Beginning Guitar Book” and the “Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! books have been made into a DVD.

CAREGIVING Alternative Approaches to Long Term Care Insurance BUSI1098-001

R (3/20)

6:30-9:30pm

$15

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It is estimated that nearly 70% of those over the age of 65 will need long term care services such as home care, assisted living or nursing home care at some point in their lives. At a cost of over $200 a day on average for nursing home care in Colorado, planning to cover those costs can be daunting. Long term care insurance is not the only solution and for many may not be the best solution. In this course we will be addressing a variety of options that can not only protect your wealth but also increase your long term care choices. This course is geared towards individuals who are just beginning to seek out alternatives to long term care insurance and not those that have already done extensive research unless they are seeking advice from a seasoned financial planner. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Chuck Maher Chuck Maher is a Certified Financial Planner® practitioner, specializing in helping individuals and families create and achieve their financial goals ranging from a successful retirement and financial independence to college for the kids. For nearly thirty years he has demonstrated a consistent ability to protect and grow the hard earned assets of his clients, many of whom have experienced major life changes including changes in career, retirement, divorce, loss of a spouse, the birth of a child, or an inheritance of size. Chuck has written and lectured extensively on the subject of financial planning and investing, conducting motivational seminars and workshops for colleges and universities, churches, service organizations, associations, private corporations and the public at large.

Legal Documents for Estate Planning PERS2080-100 PERS2080-001

R (4/10) R (4/17)

6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm

$50 $50

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Learn what estate planning is, and more importantly, what it is not. An introductory discussion will be held on wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, as well as myths and realities of probate. Living wills and medical powers of attorney will also be included in this course. There will be time for questions. (Minimum course size is 7 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Kurt Hofgard Kurt Hofgard, J.D., C.L.U., Ch.F.C. holds a BA with honors from Stanford, and graduated from Northwestern School of Law and Lewis & Clark College with honors. He is a partner at Hofgard and Associates, P.C. a law firm specializing in estate planning.

Family Matters with Long Term Care BUSI1053-001

R (2/13)

6:30-8:30pm

FREE

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This short course reviews planning for elder care, funding options for long-term care, and how long-term care insurance can help preserve assets. Instructor: Dana Wozniak Dana Wozniak has been teaching off and on for the Continuing Education department since 2005. He is a supporter of life-long learning in the community and presents on a wide variety of financial topics. Dana is a business graduate from the University of Nebraska and Cleveland State University. He holds the Certified Financial Planner designation, and is a Edward Jones financial advisor.

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Personal Enrichment Having the Conversation: Part I PERS1010-001

S (2/1)

1-4pm

FREE

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Do you need to have a conversation with your aging parents about their future plans? Is your parent’s health deteriorating, and you don’t know what to say? Join us for a thoughtful presentation on how to approach these types of conversations and learn about a useful online resource, www.HavingTheConversation.com. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Karen Johnson

Having the Conversation: Part 2 PERS2010-001

S (2/22)

1-4pm

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This course will delve deeper into options of caring for a family member. We will cover the important paperwork, options for in-home care, and assisted living to skilled nursing facilities. We will also review Medicare requirements and Medicaid options, living wills, five wishes, and durable powers of attorneys. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Karen Johnson Karen Johnson, BSN, MAOM, worked as a RN early in her career, and then completed a Master’s in Organizational Management. She has spent the last fifteen years working as the Director of Administrative Services at Covenant Village of Colorado, a continuing care retirement community. While working with the senior population, she recognized how important it is to make “best” decisions for seniors, while preserving the integrity of family dynamics. With that in mind it has been her passion to help seniors and their families use great tools and methods for making sure that “peace” occurs. She has spoken to and trained a variety of groups, both large and small, including church groups, hospital groups, university professors, and help-center staff of medical organizations.

HEALTH Healthcare Reform: Helping Coloradans Connect for Health WLNS2010-001 WLNS2010-002

W (2/5) R (2/20)

6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:00pm

$15 $15

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In March 2010 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law. Learn about the changes to health care under ACA as well as how to access health care coverage. The ACA seeks to improve the quality of health for all Americans by providing increased options, lowering costs, and giving more ownership over health decisions, while ensuring more accountability and transparency from insurance companies. Beginning immediately and continuing through 2014, Coloradans can expect a myriad of changes to existing policies and the implementation of new ones. In January 2014, Coloradans will have a new and easier way to gain health care coverage through the Connect for Health marketplace and the expansion of the Colorado Medicaid program. Connect for Health Colorado will offer individuals, families and small employers a new online marketplace for health insurance, and exclusive access to new up-front financial assistance based on income to reduce costs. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 25.) Instructors: Brenda LaCombe and Colleen Briley Daywalt Brenda LaCombe joined the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange in March 2013. Before that she was a manager at Pueblo Step Up Medical Assistance Site and spent over ten years assisting eligible individuals in applying and enrolling in state medical programs. Brenda was instrumental in developing a school model to identify and enroll eligible students in Medicaid or CHP+. This model continues to be implemented in fifteen school districts throughout the state of Colorado. Over the years, Brenda has developed several partnerships as a result of her outreach efforts. Currently, she was re-appointed as a member of the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Medical Services Board. Colleen Briley Daywalt, MPP is the Affordable Care Act Implementation Communications Coordinator for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF). In this role, Colleen works closely with stakeholders across Colorado to develop comprehensive policy and communication strategies. Previously Colleen served as the Director of Government Relations for Strategic Health Care where she specialized in Congressional and regulatory matters for health systems, provider organizations, patient advocates, and pharmaceutical companies. Colleen received a dual BA in English and Communication Arts and Sciences from the Pennsylvania State University and holds a MA Public Policy from George Mason University.

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

The Diabetic Diet WLNS1039-001

T (4/15)

6-8pm

OFF Off-site

$35

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Whether you are just getting started with a diabetic diet or have questions about the diabetic diet you have been following for years, this class is for you. Anyone working to improve diabetes management through diet will benefit from this course. Topics will include carbohydrate counting, carbohydrate exchanges, carbohydrate sources, the Plate method, label reading, meal and snack planning, sugar substitutes, tips for maintaining a steady and healthy blood sugar with diet, and also ways to manage cholesterol and sodium to improve heart health with diabetes. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Kylie Paranto Kylie Paranto is a registered dietitian with an MA in Nutrition and BA in Biology. She currently instructs college nutrition courses at Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Colorado Community College System Online. She has experience with all age groups and has worked in a variety of organizations from hospitals to community health and recreation centers. Kylie enjoys bringing the tools of a healthy diet to others so that they can better manage health conditions, improve lifestyle, and add quality to each year of living.

Fighting Disease With Diet WLNS 1055-001

T (2/18)

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6-8pm

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Nutrition plays a huge role in our health and immunity, but also impacts our disease risks. Join us for this class to discuss how science has shown we can lower our risks of common diseases including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, cancer, and dementia with nutrition. Let’s use what research has uncovered to improve your health with specific changes to your diet. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Kylie Paranto

Do You Have a Food Allergy? WLNS 1056-001

T (3/18)

NE W

6-8pm

$35

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What are the signs and symptoms of food allergy? How is a true food allergy diagnosed? How common are food allergies and what are the most common food allergies? Let’s cover the basics of food allergy from how to read a label when avoiding common food allergens, to recipe modifications and eating out with food allergies. We’ll also discuss how to build a balanced diet and meet your nutrient needs while avoiding common food allergens. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Kylie Paranto Kylie Paranto is a registered dietitian with an MA in Nutrition and BA in Biology. She currently instructs college nutrition courses at Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Colorado Community College System Online. She has experience with all age groups and has worked in a variety of organizations from hospitals to community health and recreation centers. Kylie enjoys bringing the tools of a healthy diet to others so that they can better manage health conditions, improve lifestyle, and add quality to each year of living.

Life Coaching Strategies for Mild Brain Injury WLNS1036-100 WLNS1036-001

T (2/25) R (2/27)

6-8pm 6-8pm

$35 $35

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Have you or a member of your family sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)? Struggles with memory issues, job stamina, light and sound sensitivity, low mental energy, suffering or disappearing relationships, and short term memory problems are sometimes related to MTBI. Since you look just fine, people (and some doctors) may think you are faking your symptoms. There are lifestyle strategies and health care choices to assist you in your recovery and life management needs. This course provides you with a more clear understanding about MTBI and the numerous therapeutic and strategic options available. This course is meant for adult MTBI sufferers and their family members. A handout outlining the course, modeling the building of a successful support system, and a referral list for effective therapists on the Front Range is included in the course. (Minimum course size is 6 and 20 maximum.) Instructor: Gail L. Denton Gail L. Denton, PhD, is the author of the book “Brainlash: Maximize Your Recovery from Mild Brain Injury”, and has been a Life Coach, consultant and lecturer to the MTBI community for the past twenty years. She is an avid outdoorswoman, and enjoys a wide variety of interests. Prior to writing and lecturing, she maintained private practice in psychotherapy.

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Personal Enrichment The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease WLNS 1123-100 WLNS 1123-001

M (3/10) M (3/17)

NE W

6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm

$12 $12

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Learn about typical age-related changes we experience as we get older and what is not typical. Review the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Class discussion includes a review of the types of dementia including those that are reversible and those that are not. Participants will also gain a better understanding of the disease, how it progresses and the role of genetics. In addition you’ll also hear about how research is providing hope for earlier diagnosis when treatments are the most effective and how to plan for the future. Representatives for the Alzheimer’s Association will share the many resources that the Alzheimer’s Association offers to help with the journey of Alzheimer’s disease. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: David Hoppe, Family Services Director for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Living and Thriving with ADD/ADHD WLNS 1042-001

S (2/15)

NE W

8:30am-12:30pm

$49

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Many people that have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, autism, gifted, a traumatic brain injury, or any neuro-difficulty share cognitive talents and strengths with great thinkers such as Albert Einstein and Bill Gates. Learn strategies to use this to gain heightened attention to focus and complete projects, tasks, and goals. Walk away with resources, tools, and a plan to strengthen these areas and better understand how to nurture your brilliance. Required: $10 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Tracy Weegmann Tracy Weegmann is a certified ADD/Attention coach and runs a successful full time practice with regular referrals from more than thirty physicians.

Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease WLNS 1044-100 WLNS 1044-001

T (2/18) T (4/22)

6:00-7:30pm 6:00-7:30pm

$20 $20

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Do you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s? Are you wondering what that entails? This class teaches you about symptoms beyond motor movement abnormalities. We will explore psychiatric aspects of Parkinson’s disease such as anxiety, depressions, psychosis, and sleep disorders. Please bring your questions. Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Haleh Nekoorad-Long. Dr. Haleh Nekoorad-Long is a board certified Geriatric Psychiatrist, and the Medical Director for Alta Vita Memory Care Center, an assisted living community for the memory impaired. She primarily works with ageing adults and their issues regarding dementia, depression and bipolar disorder. She has been serving patients in Longmont, Boulder, Denver and surrounding areas since 2003 through the Colorado Mood and Memory Clinic.

Obamacare Made Easy BUSI 1073-100 BUSI 1073-001 BUSI 1073-101 BUSI 1073-002

T (2/25) R (2/27) M (3/3) W (3/5)

NE W

6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm

$20 $20 $20 $20

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Enroll online during this class for the new Affordable Care Act’s 2014 Health Insurance before the end of the open enrollment period. During this class you will learn about your health insurance options, and have all your questions answered. You will be guided step by step in creating your personal online account on the Connect for Health Colorado website, completing application forms, choosing health coverage, and calculating any subsidies available that will lower your health insurance cost. Feel free to bring your personal laptop! (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: Hilarie Kavanagh Hilarie Kavanagh is a licensed insurance agent who specializes in individual, employer and Medicare health insurance. She has been helping clients enroll in Medicare health insurance plans for 11 years. As a certified broker for Connect For Health Colorado, she is authorized to provide advice and support for both small businesses and individuals and families.

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BG Brighton Center

Medicare Made Easy WLNS1145-100 WLNS1145-001

T (2/11) W (2/12)

WC Westminster Campus

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6-8pm 6-8pm

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Are you about to turn 65 or planning to retire? This course will help you better understand your Medicare rights and options. You will learn about eligibility, enrollment windows and timing, and how to avoid late penalties. You will discover the important choices you will have to make. Your decisions depend on the type of coverage you need and how you prefer to participate in cost-sharing. By the end of the class, you will have a good understanding of the most important elements that comprise Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement plans and Part D prescription drug plans. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Hilarie Kavanagh Hilarie Kavanagh is a licensed insurance agent who specializes in individual, employer and Medicare health insurance. She has been helping clients enroll in Medicare health insurance plans for 11 years. She is the owner of the Medicare Resource Center for Supplemental Health Insurance Plans in Lafayette where she conducts weekly educational classes. Hilarie is also licensed to assist seniors who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid to apply for additional health benefits.

The 7 Priorities That Will Positively Change Your Life PERS1026-001

W (1/29)

6:30-8:30pm

$39

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What’s not getting done, accomplished or completed that’s stressing you out? Lack of priorities is the #1 killer of achievement, accomplishment, happiness and success. The 21st Century is a cascade of change, distractions, stressors and events that can make us lose our focus and priorities very easily. Not living by conscious priorities today affects outcomes and our future. Learn how to make the changes you want by identifying your top priorities and creating a doable personal action plan for each of them during this course. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Kim Wolinski

10 Habits That Mess Up a Woman’s Diet WLNS1097-001

R (2/20)

6:30-8:30pm

$39

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Are you in a constant battle with your weight? Do you feel like the scales are tipped against you no matter what you do? You are not alone. Get off the roller coaster for good with key and proven solutions. During this course participants will learn action steps to identify where you block your best efforts, how to build healthy boundaries for self-care, how to demystify the stories about quick-fix weight loss, how you are being programmed by advertising to be fat, and how to change Pandora’s pantry to pure health in order to create your personal, stressfree, weight and health success plan. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Kim Wolinski

10 Ways to Manage Low Thyroid Symptoms WLNS1122-001

W (3/5)

6:30-8:30pm

$39

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Over fifteen million Americans, mostly women, suffer from hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease. 80% are mistakenly or undiagnosed as most doctors have limited ideas or proper training on how to treat these individuals. Realizing that fatigue, “fog brain”, muscle pain, cold feet, hard to lose weight, and over 67 other symptoms aren’t your fault is just the beginning of getting your life back. Find out how to manage your symptoms and find a healthcare professional trained to help you back to vibrant health. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Kim Wolinski Kim Wolinski holds an MSW from the University of Nebraska. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease in 2010 and has had hypothyroidism most of her life. Due to having to rebuild her health she has written Get Your Life Back! Reset Your Thyroid Health, and other health targeted products and services and works as an educator with Priority Health Coach and Thyroid Health Advocate with thyroid patients worldwide.

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Personal Enrichment 10 Keys to Peace of Mind WLNS 1099-001

S (4/19)

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10am-12pm

$39

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Peace of mind and creating a peaceful life has many facets. The World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2020, psychological and stress-related disorders, including depression, will be the second leading cause of disabilities in the world. It doesn’t have to be this way. Take charge and take action to relieve stress, knock out depression and bring more peace of mind into every day with the necessary, proven techniques, doable choices, decisions and patterns of behavior to lift your lifestyle and enjoyment of life immediately.(Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Kim Wolinski Kim Wolinski holds an MSW from the University of Nebraska. She has been creating an environment for permission to change, and teaching content-rich programs for participants to focus on priorities for over twenty nine years. She is an international authority on breakthrough thinking for personal excellence. As a professional organizer Kim invites participants to make the mental shifts, both in short and long term solutions, to “de-clutter” limiting habits and patterns for personal renewal and raise the bar solutions.

Determining Your Life’s Purpose: The Passion Test WLNS1134-100 WLNS1134-001

S (2/1) T (3/11)

9am-12pm 5:30-8:30pm

$59 $59

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The Passion Test is simple to take, fun to do and profoundly effective. When you take the test, you will learn your top five passions, the things that are most important to you in your life, how to align your life with passions to experience more joy and fulfillment, the one secret that will show you how to live a passionate life, and the formula for creating whatever you choose to have in your life. This is a very personalized test, not a standardized one. We will be working from the passions of your own life. After completing The Passion Test, process, direction, purpose, and passion become everyday experiences. Developing the clarity to make decisions that lead to success is the result of taking The Passion Test. An optional paperback textbook entitled The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life, ISBN 978-0-452-28985-7 by Janet Bray Atwood and Chris Atwood, can be purchased on Amazon for $12.59. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Mary Lynne Fernandez Mary Lynne Fernandez, a Certified Life Coach and Passion Test Facilitator, holds an MA in Education from the University of Colorado. She puts passion, joy, and fulfillment back into people’s lives and helps individuals create a life of passion and purpose. She has eleven years of experience as a teacher at the middle and elementary school level.

Get Rid of Those Bigger Sizes in the Closet for Good! WLNS1048-001

R (2/20)

6:30-8:30pm

$35

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Many of us try diet after diet, only to end up gaining back those lost pounds while adding a few more! In fact, statistics show that 98% of people who lose weight gain it back—often within one year. Yikes! Diets often leave us feeling deprived and we eventually gravitate back to the foods we’re comfortable eating. Many of us are exercising more and eating less, and we still can’t seem to lose the weight we’d like to. We will explore diet myths and learn an approach to eating that will help us reach and maintain our ideal weight, increase energy, boost metabolic power, decrease cortisol and other stress hormones that lead to weight gain. You’ll leave this class with practical tools you can put into place along with samples and recipes for healthy treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth, stabilize blood sugar levels, and increase energy! (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Debbie Lunnon

Women, Weight, Health, and Stress WLNS1041-001

R (3/6)

6:30-8:30pm

$35

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Women are experiencing greater stress than ever before as they attempt to balance a multitude of roles including wife, mother, employee, and boss, and, in addition, many are caring for elderly parents. Many aren’t eating well, aren’t exercising, and aren’t making good lifestyle choices—often because they feel guilty taking time away from caring for their families. They go-go-go all day, and as a result are tired, overwhelmed, and stressed causing ill health, depression, anxiety, and unwanted weight. Stress can literally shorten our lives. Learn how becoming aware of your own stress inducing thoughts and behaviors, changing your reactions to the stress and demands around you, and making small selfempowering changes can put you back in a position of nurturing and caring for yourself. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Debbie Lunnon Debbie Lunnon is a Certified Nutritionist and Eating Psychology Coach who helps her clients develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. She assists her clients in becoming aware of how lifestyle choices and thought patterns may be contributing to their present state of health, energy levels and well-being. She then guides them in making small changes that can have a powerful, transforming effect in their lives. Debbie is passionate in her commitment to be the catalyst for positive change in the quality of a person’s life and overall well-being.

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

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HOBBY Corsage and Boutonniere Making HRTC 1042-001

W (5/14)

NE W

6-9pm

$30

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In this class you will learn the basic care and handling of flowers, the mechanics of taping, wiring and gluing. You will learn how to construct a corsage ribbon. You will take home a boutonniere, a pin-on corsage, and a wrist corsage. Please bring to class a pair of sharp scissors, a paring or Swiss army knife, and a good pair of pruners. This course is held off campus at Cherry Blossoms Florist located at 9975 Wadsworth Parkway, Suite F, in Westminster. Required: $30 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: Cherrie Silverman

Create 2 Spring Centerpieces HRTC 1044-001

W (3/12)

6-9pm

$30

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Learn the proper care and handling of flowers, the basic principles of elements of flower designs, and how to prepare your container to keep your designs secure. The two arrangements will include one in a basket with foam, and the other in a vase. Please bring to class a pair of sharp scissors, a paring or Swiss army knife, and a good pair of pruners. All floral product and containers will be provided. This course is held off campus at Cherry Blossoms Florist located at 9975 Wadsworth Parkway, Suite F, in Westminster. Required: $30 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: Cherrie Silverman Cherrie Silverman, AFID, AAF, CPF, started her floral career in 1981, opening a small neighborhood flower shop in Northwest Denver. In 1988 she passed her Master Florist curriculum, and in 1989 became a certified instructor of Sogetsu Ikebana. In 2000 Cherrie was inducted into AIFD. She is currently an AIFD Online Instructor.

Beginning Sewing ARCR1145-001 ARCR1145-002 ARCR1145-003

M (2/3-3/10) W (2/5-3/12) S (2/8-3/15)

6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 9-11am

$100 $100 $100

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This is a hands-on sewing course where we will be learning the basics of sewing. We will be covering a wide variety of topics ranging from the parts of a sewing machine to the best way to start a sewing project. During the second class, we will take a tour of a sewing store where participants will purchase the supplies needed for the course. Participants will sew four items before the course is done. Required: A supply list will be given out at the first course session for the additional items required for each sewing project. If you have a sewing machine, please bring it to class. If you do not, one will be provided for you at no additional cost. This course is held off campus at 3177 W. 132nd Court, Broomfield. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 6.) Instructor: Janet Schindele Janet Schindele’s mother and sister taught her to sew in fourth grade on a treadle sewing machine. Sewing became her passion and sewing clothing is what she prefers to sew. She has been teaching sewing for fourteen years in her home sewing studio. Janet is a member of the American Sewing Guild where she served as the newsletter editor for three years and as the website coordinator for two years.

In a Pickle PERS1067-001

S (4/12)

8:30am-12:30pm $50

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Pickling can be one of the easiest ways to preserve your garden or farmer’s market harvest. We will look at the different methods used in pickling. You will do hands-on sweet, dill, and hot and spicy recipes using the water bath canning method. Required: $25 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Steve Bass

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Personal Enrichment Learn to Can Jam, Jellies, and Preserves PERS1066-001

S (5/3)

8:30am-12:30pm

$50

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Canning can be a year-round process. Make your own delicious products and learn about the different methods of canning and preserving. During the course you will work with the water bath canning method making two different recipes. Leave with samples, recipes, and resources. Required: $25 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Steve Bass Steve Bass comes from a long line of canners. His love of the art is infectious and he is eager to share what he has learned over his fifteen years of testing recipes. He has won many blue ribbons for his products at Colorado County fairs, including three ribbons at the Denver County Fair.

How Valuable Is That Coin? ARHU1016-001

R (4/10)

6:30-9pm

$50

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Wonder how much those old silver dollars you have been keeping in a drawer are really worth? Now is your opportunity to learn what makes a coin valuable and have fun doing it. Come and learn the tricks of the numismatic trade such as: what are grading standards and how do they work; what are proof sets, type errors, commemoratives, and slabbed coins; and finally, how do I avoid the most common coin rip-offs? Free appraisals are available after class to anyone who brings their own collection. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Jeff Danelek Jeff Danelek is a Colorado author and lecturer who has been teaching classes across the Front Range for almost five years. A graphic designer by trade but a “student of the universe” at heart, he enjoys teaching a wide array of subjects as diverse as coin collecting and spirit photography to novel writing and spirituality, all with an eye towards having fun with the material and hopefully learning something in the process. Jeff has been collecting coins for over thirty years, so he knows what to look for in old coins, what makes them valuable, and how to get the most bang for your buck when buying or selling them.

The Night Sky

ARHU1020-001 ARHU1020-100

T (3/4 - Alternate date is R, 3/6) 7-9pm T (5/6 - Alternate date is R, 5/8) 7-9pm

$20 $20

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Discover the night sky with this tour of the heavens! During this short course you will learn how to recognize stars, planets, comets, and galaxies by yourself without a guide. We will also review the celestial sphere which helps you to recognize the major constellations. You will understand how the constellations change with the seasons and appreciate other night sky objects such as the moon, double stars, star clusters, and nebula. After the lecture section of the course, a stargazing section with an astronomic telescope will take place. No experience is necessary to attend this course, but bring a curiosity about astronomy and the stars. The office of Continuing Education will call to confirm cloudiness. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: Mike Hotka Mike Hotka has been an amateur astronomer since 1965 and has observed over 3600 unique celestial objects since that time, receiving over forty observing awards in the process. He has been a credit adjunct professor at Front Range, teaching two semesters of Introduction to Astronomy. Mike is also a member of the Denver Astronomical Society, is a NASA Solar System Ambassador, a National Park Service Dark Sky Ranger and a volunteer at the Little Thompson Observatory in Berthoud. Mike also writes the monthly ‘Eye on the Sky’ article found in several local newspapers.

Raising Backyard Poultry and Water Fowl ANML1008-001 ANML1008-100

S (3/29) S (4/5)

9am-4pm 9am-4pm

$76 $76

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Raising chickens is becoming increasingly popular with urban and small farmers, homesteaders and now urban and suburban homeowners. More and more people are discovering there really is a difference in taste, not to mention the health benefits of pasture raised chickens for meat and eggs compared to those raised in large confined commercial operations. Learn almost everything you’ll need to know about raising chickens on a small to medium scale while also learning about poultry processing options. In this course we will cover the different breeds of chickens, ducks and other birds, and determine which one is right for your needs. We will also review raising chicks with an incubator or hen; information about feed, nutrition, supplements; winter vs. summer rations; basics of diseases; where to get material on how to prevent, treat and maintain health; and what to house your birds in along with how to make it predator proof. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: Mary Morgan McKenzie Hinz At the age of ten Mary Morgan McKenzie Hinz took over the family flock of chickens and ducks learning all aspects of what it takes to be able to manage and maintain a healthy flock. She currently raises various breeds of poultry and waterfowl and owns her own business selling eggs for eating and hatching, chicks and chickens and USDA meats.

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

Introduction to Urban Beekeeping ANML 1013-100 ANML 1013-001

S (2/15) S (2/22)

OFF Off-site

NE W

9-12pm 9-12pm

$65 $65

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Beekeeping is fun and educational. Have you ever considered beekeeping? This class will teach you how to determine if beekeeping is allowed in your community; what supplies you will need; options for purchasing them and your bees; expenses associated with beekeeping and where to go for additional support. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 30.) Instructor: Beth Conrey Beth Conrey is president of the Colorado State Beekeepers Association (CSBA). She owns Bee Squared Apiaries which is a 60 hive chemical-free beekeeping operation specializing in honey and hand rolled beeswax candles. Beth speaks extensively on beekeeping and bee issues throughout Colorado.

HOME IMPROVEMENT & CONSTRUCTION Do You Hear Water?: Plumbing Basics CNST1002-001

S (3/8)

1-4pm

$69

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Does your toilet seem to flush all on its own? Did you buy a new water feature for your living room to mask the dripping sound coming from the kitchen? Learn how to stop these annoying sounds and save money at the same time! In this course participants will cover the basics of your home plumbing system focusing on toilets, faucets, bath tub, showers and drains. After the course you will be able to fix a running or leaky toilet, repair or replace your faucets and be able to troubleshoot problems with your tub and shower. You will also learn what maintenance tasks are required to keep your plumbing system working smoothly and prevent water leaks from damaging your home. (Minimum course size is 2 and 6 maximum.) Instructor: Judy Browne

Finally Fixing That Hole: Drywall Repair CNST1021-001

S (2/22)

9-11am

$49

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Would you like to learn how to patch and repair drywall from a small dent to a large hole? During this course participants will learn simple home maintenance safety tips, what drywall is, why it is used and how it is installed, how to identify and use drywall repair tools and materials. You will have an opportunity to practice patching and repairing drywall. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 6.) Instructor: Judy Browne

It’s Cold in Here!: Weatherizing Your Home CNST1020-001

S (2/8)

12-2pm

$49

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No more drafty windows, doors or wasting energy! In this class you will learn simple and cost effective ways to weatherize your home. We will cover how to perform a DIY energy audit, the tools and materials you’ll need to seal up those drafts and how to do it all. We will also cover energy saving tips such as programmable thermostats and what you need to know about freeze protection for your home. (Minimum class size is 2 and maximum is 6.) Instructor: Judy Browne

Let There Be Light: Electrical Basics CNST1025-001

S (3/8-3/15)

9am-12pm

$149

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Light up your life! In this course you will learn what you need to know to safely replace or install receptacles, switches and light fixtures and more. In session one, we will cover safety and the basics of electrical circuitry including your service panel, circuit breakers and testing of your electrical devices. You will learn how to identify wiring and make proper connections to your devices. You will also learn how to ‘map’ the circuits in your home along with basic trouble shooting skills. In session two you will learn to replace receptacles, install a dimmer switch, replace light fixtures, how to wire a ceiling fan for installation and repair cords, plugs and lamps. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 6.) Instructor: Judy Browne

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Personal Enrichment My Screws Are Loose: Hanging Things on Walls & Ceilings CNST1022-001

S (2/22)

1-3pm

$49

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Learn the ins and outs of hanging things on your walls and ceilings. During this course participants will learn the best way to hang things, the different types of hardware, and how to use them properly. There will be an hour of actual hands-on practice installing different types of hangers and anchors. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 6.) Instructor: Judy Browne

The Morning After Closing: Basic Home Maintenance CNST1004-001

S (2/8)

9-11:30am

$49

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Everything you wanted to know about your home but were afraid to ask. You will learn how to properly care for and maintain your home. We will cover the basics of your structural, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. You will learn the proper way to do many tasks from repairing a screen to caulking your tub. You will be given “how to” tutorials and maintenance checklists along with many helpful hints along the way. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 6.) Instructor: Judy Browne

Trim Your Home: Interior Trim Clinic CNST1024-001

S (4/19)

9am-12pm

$69

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This is a fun, informal course where you will learn basic skills you need to plan and install your interior trim project. The course will review everything from chair rails to baseboards and door and window casing. You will learn to safely and effectively use a compound miter saw and pneumatic (compressed air) nailer and how to identify and use basic trim tools and materials. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 6.) Instructor: Judy Brown

What The Guys Never Tell Us Part 1: Basic Power Tools CNST1001-001

S (4/5)

9am-12pm

$69

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This fun, hands-on course will help participants learn how to safely and efficiently operate two of the most common and versatile power tools - the cordless power drill and cordless circular saw. During class you will identify the parts and functions of each tool, learn how to identify and select proper drill and screwdriver bits, and how to select and change the blade on a circular saw. Best of all, you will have up to two hours of practice with these tools. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 6.) Instructor: Judy Browne

What the Guys Never Tell Us Part 2: Basic Carpentry CNST1003-001

S (4/5)

1-4pm

$69

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This is a fun, interactive course where you will learn basic carpentry skills while making and assembling your very own toolbox! During this course you will learn: a review of power tool safety and operation; how to identify and use basic carpentry tools; how to make and assemble a small toolbox. Best of all – You will have over 2 hours of applying your new carpentry skills. Prerequisite: For safety reasons and to ensure the best experience for all students you must complete “What the Guys Never Tell Us – Part 1”. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 6.) Instructor: Judy Browne Judy Browne is the creator and founder of Workshop for Women, LLC. Workshop for Women offers fun, hands-on classes in basic home improvement skills for women. Judy left a twenty year career as a manufacturing engineer and project manager to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. After a year of volunteering Judy decided that there was a need for homeowners to learn the skills required to properly care for and improve their homes. She is also a certified home inspector.

How to Hire the Right Contractor CNST1005-001

W (4/2)

6-7:30pm

$39

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Your home is probably your most valuable asset. Protect your investment and increase your home’s values by remodeling using the right contractors. When you hire the right contractor, your project will go smoother and it will be done correctly allowing you to keep your sanity. Learn where to find contractors, how to interview, and how to avoid project meltdown during the project. This course is a partnership with the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Erik Listou

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

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An Introduction to Home Remodeling for Aging-in-Place PERS1014-001

S (3/29)

9am-12pm

$79

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Many studies, including those by the AARP, show that most of us want to live in our homes as we become older. Is your home, the one of your loved one, or your client ready for aging-in-place? Can the home be modified? How does a professional or homeowner understand and make the changes necessary? Learn the basics of aging-in-place home modifications that may be required and what they may cost. This short course is designed as an introduction to the fastest growing market segment in construction. A certificate of completion will be awarded to attendees by the Build Responsible Institute. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Erik Listou

Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) CNST6001-001

S (4/5-4/19)

8am-5pm

$695

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The baby boomer population is growing by about 10,000 persons per day and by the end of the next decade about 1 out of 5 will be a senior. If you are a contractor, service provider, occupational therapist, physical therapist, professional designer or caregiver your responsibility is to make homes safe and comfortable for everyone. This certification course will give you the knowledge and skills to make homes safe for your clients. Required: $330 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course for course texts. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Erik Listou Erik Listou is the nation’s foremost housing educator and founder of the Build Responsible Institute. He was twice voted Colorado’s Remodeler of the Year, and holds six national designations as well as numerous awards for projects and professional leadership. Author, industry consultant and spokesperson, Listou produces and presents educational seminars often. Listou’s passion is helping to create safe and comfortable living environments for everyone, and his flair for entertaining creates an enjoyable and valuable learning experience.

HOME ORGANIZATION Burn Your House Down! Home Organizing: Get and Stay Organized for Good PERS1023-001

W (2/5)

6:30-8:30pm

$39

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Do clutter and disorganization keep you frustrated and stressed? Learn the keys to organizing from a professional organizer of 14 years, “Dr. DeClutter” to get and stay organized for good. Take charge of closets, basements, office, kids’ stuff, memorabilia and more. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Kim Wolinski

Paper Management Made Easy PERS1024-001

S (3/15)

10am-12pm

$39

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Does paper clutter and disorganization stress you out? Learn the keys to paper management from a professional organizer of thirteen years. Take charge of paper piles, printed off emails, stacks and lost documents. Figure out how to organize photos and memorabilia. Required: $5 materials fee payable to the instructor for a Vital Documents eReport. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Kim Wolinski Kim Wolinski holds an MSW from the University of Nebraska. She has been creating an environment for permission to change, and teaching content-rich programs for participants to focus on priorities for over twenty nine years. She is an international authority on breakthrough thinking for personal excellence. As a professional organizer Kim invites participants to make the mental shifts, both in short and long term solutions, to “de-clutter” limiting habits and patterns for personal renewal and raise-the-bar solutions.

MONEY MANAGEMENT The Art of Managing Money…Successfully! BUSI1050-020

T (2/4-2/18)

6:30-9:30pm

$69

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Our goal is to teach you how to effectively accumulate wealth and have more freedom in your life. The concepts and practices of sound money management will be introduced including ways to minimize taxes, maximize investment returns and provide for a secure future. The knowledge you gain will benefit you now and in the future. Couples can attend for a single registration fee, but both must register. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 25.) Instructors: Chuck Maher and Richard Campbell

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Personal Enrichment How To Maximize Your Social Security Benefits

BUSI1056-120 BUSI1056-020

T (3/11) T (3/18)

6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm

NE W

$36(Single)/$55(Couple) BCC $36(Single)/$55(Couple) WC

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Your highest priority regarding Social Security is to maximize you payments for life while minimizing your tax burden. There are many ways to claim your social Security –which is right for you? Discover strategies available to married couples, divorced individuals, widows and widowers that result in higher monthly payments, higher lifetime benefits, and a more comfortable retirement. Learn how to reduce taxes on Social Security benefits, when it makes sense to delay benefits, and when it does not, and how working affects your benefits. In order to receive the included comprehensive Social Security report, each attendee should go online to www.ssa.gov to look up their age 66 estimated benefit amount and then bring it to class. Click on the “Retirement” tab at the top, and scroll down to the “Estimate Your Retirement Benefits” button to begin the questionnaire. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 30.) Instructor: Patricia Cathey Patricia Cathey, owner of Smart Retirement, LLC, has been educating the insurance agent community and assisting them with client presentations on life, health, and annuity programs since 1993. Her areas of expertise include pension planning, and retirement accumulation and distribution. A Colorado native, she is an avid skier and cyclist and actively raises money for various charity cycling events. Patty holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Colorado, and is also a licensed Investment Advisor Representative and member of the Colorado Financial Planning Association.

Lifetime Retirement Income BUSI1049-001

T (3/4)

6:30-9:30pm

$29

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This course is for individuals preparing for retirement and those that are retired and want greater control of their income and reduced risk. Participants will learn how to place and harvest their investments to create an inflation proof income that can last for the duration of their retirement. Creating income, offsetting risk and maintaining growth are critical to a successful retirement portfolio. We will be discussing not only the investment tools necessary, but how to implement them to develop a seamless income strategy. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 25.) Instructors: Chuck Maher and Richard Campbell

Money Strategies for Women: Planning for a Secure Future BUSI2045-001

R (1/30)

6:30-9:30pm

$35

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More and more women are finding themselves responsible for the financial decisions in their lives and those of their families. This empowering and educational course is dedicated to helping women become more knowledgeable about personal finances and investing, giving them the tools they need to make sound financial choices. During this course we will cover basic financial planning including investing, budgeting, debt management, insurance, and retirement. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 25.) Instructors: Chuck Maher and Richard Campbell. Chuck Maher is a Certified Financial Planner® practitioner, specializing in helping individuals and families create and achieve their financial goals ranging from a successful retirement and financial independence to college for the kids. For nearly thirty years he has demonstrated a consistent ability to protect and grow the hard earned assets of his clients, many of whom have experienced major life changes including changes in career, retirement, divorce, loss of a spouse, the birth of a child, or an inheritance of size. Chuck has written and lectured extensively on the subject of financial planning and investing, conducting motivational seminars and workshops for colleges and universities, churches, service organizations, associations, private corporations and the public at large. After graduating from the University of New Brunswick in Canada, Richard Campbell immigrated to the United States for a position as vicepresident of marketing for a major insurance and investment company. He began his private practice in 1991 and has been a seminar speaker over twenty years on topics such as tax strategies for business owners, long term care planning, wealth transfer, charitable giving strategies, and estate planning and is presently teaching pre-retirement and retirement tactical courses.

Take Financial Control of Your Divorce PERS 1042-001

R (4/24)

6:30-8:30pm

NE W

$47

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When contemplating divorce, you can’t wonder how your future will look. Your financial situation and particular family needs drive the choices you can make. Learn what settlement options might be appropriate in different circumstances, the financial traps and pitfalls of the process, and the different ways to approach divorce. This class gives an overview of the financial issues that arise when splitting marital assets, such as deciding whether or not to keep the house, maintenance considerations, child support, and how taxes can impact your settlement. Required: Materials fee of $2.00 payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: Wendy W. Spencer Wendy W. Spencer is a certified Financial Planner, a certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and a professional Family Law Mediator. Owner of spencer Capital Strategies, she has been helping people with their financial decisions since the mid 1990’s. Ms. Spencer is not an attorney and will not be offering legal advice, but will provide divorce-related financial information.

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

eBay 1 - The Basics of Selling BUSI1027-001

M (5/12)

6-9pm

OFF Off-site

$59

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Whether you simply want to clear the closet, desire additional part-time income or start a serious eBay business, this course is your foundation. Learn how to set up an eBay Seller account, create successful eBay listings, upload pictures and accept credit card payments with PayPal. We will also cover selling tips, tricks and traps to avoid. Finally we will review how to determine shipping costs, where to get free shipping supplies, how to print shipping labels from your home computer and get free home pickup. This is a lecture class. Optional: eBook Workbooks available for purchase during course. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 40.) Instructor: Kevin Boyd

eBay 2: Advanced Selling Strategies BUSI2027-001

T (5/13)

6-9pm

$59

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Learn the insider tips and strategies that will draw the most bids, maximize sales and beat your competition. This course includes finding a profitable niche, what to sell and what to avoid, how to use drop shipping to minimize inventory, eBay research, marketing and photography tips, and eBay stores plus how to easily import and sell products direct from 1,500 manufacturers in China. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 40.) Instructor: Kevin Boyd Series Discount! Register for both eBay 1 and 2 and receive a series discount. Discount price is $105. Kevin Boyd, MBA, MS, is a former Bell Labs engineer and marketing executive for a leading cardiology software company. Transforming these skills to the eBay market he is now a multi award-winning eBay education specialist, published eBay author and the technical editor for The Complete Idiot’s Guide to eBay. Kevin has appeared on television, various radio shows and interviewed by newspapers for his insights to online entrepreneurship.

How to Get Out of Debt in Five to Seven Years, Including Your Mortgage BUSI1055-100 BUSI1055-001

W (2/12) T (2/18)

6-9pm 6-9pm

$30 $30

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Feeling trapped and overwhelmed by your debt? You will leave this course knowing when you will be out of debt by following this simple linear math plan. This course is not a tax, investment, or budgeting workshop, and does not require a second job. Bring a list of your debts and a calculator. Required: $39 materials fee for book and workbook payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 8 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Bob Marette Bob Marette has been a financial counselor since 1980 and holds degrees in Business from Metro State College, and Mathematics from Colorado State University. President of the Financial Health Fair and a recognized financial planning expert, he has been featured in the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Christian News. He is the author of the book, “From a Millstone to a Milestone,” and has made many guest appearances on radio and television talk shows discussing personal finances. In several places around the country you can hear Bob daily on the radio program, “Out of Debt with Bob Marette.”

Passport To Retirement BUSI1057-120

M (2/3-2/17)

7-9:30pm

$74 (single)/$79 (couple)

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Are you retirement ready? Retirement planning isn’t complicated or confusing if you focus on your goals and make good financial decisions that support them. In this three part course, learn how to set realistic retirement goals and assess their cost; identify your income options; learn where to invest now for your future; and how to protect your wealth and provide for your family and heirs. A rewarding retirement doesn’t just happen. You have to make it happen. If you are seeking the knowledge and know-how it takes to manage money and pursue your retirement dreams, this course is designed for you. Your registration fee includes a colorful, in-depth workbook and retirement planning data form. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Jeff Fanning Jeff Fanning holds a BA in Education from the University of Northern Colorado and has been teaching financial planning classes since 1992. He is the owner of Retirement and Estate Advisors, Inc., REA Capital Management, LLC, and REA Mortgage Company, LLC. His credentials include Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Life Underwriter, Accredited Asset Management Specialist, and a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow. Jeff is also licensed to sell securities in Colorado and eight other states, as well as licensed to sell insurance in Colorado and four other states.

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Personal Enrichment Saving for Your Child’s Education Without Going Broke BUSI2046-100 BUSI2046-001

R (4/17) R (4/24)

6:30-8pm 6:30-8pm

$25 $25

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Today the average total cost for a college education is $100,000. Are you prepared? There are many creative ways that parents can save for their children’s future education and some are better than others. We will look at the most effective and tax-friendly ways to build an education savings plan. We will also address some common questions particular to 529 Plans that parents often ask such as: What expenses can the funds be used for if my child lives at home while attending college? What if my child decides not to go to college? Are there other educational uses for the money besides attending college? This course is designed to be interactive. Please come with your questions. Required: $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 30.) Instructor: Bill DeWandeler Bill DeWandeler is a licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones. He earned the AAMS® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Bill and his staff work closely with families in managing their financial affairs. He has extensive experience with pensions and 401(k) plans, retirement plan rollovers and consolidation, retirement income planning, and education savings plans.

PET CARE Basic Energy Work & Animal Communication ANML1012-001 ANML1012-100

S (2/15) S (4/5)

9-11:30am 9-11:30am

$54 $54

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Did you ever wonder how your dog knows what you are thinking? Have you noticed that you share some of the same personality or emotional attributes? Our companion animals may mirror us in amazing ways. During this course you will gain basic knowledge on animal communication skills. Learn fundamental techniques on how to perceive and apply energy work on your animals and yourself. Bring your well-behaved dog and a picture of another pet, living or deceased, for some interesting practice exercises. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Mary Kennedy

Canine Massage ANML1011-001 ANML1011-100

S (2/1) S (3/1)

9-11:30am 9-11:30am

$54 $54

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Our canine companions benefit from massage in the same way that people do. The benefits of massage range from improved flexibility and increased circulation to enhanced muscle tone and reduced inflammation. In this course you will learn about structure and gait. Practice basic massage techniques and exercises to help strengthen your canine companion. Discover how to read a dog food label in order to choose the highest quality food for your dog. Most important, bring your well-behaved dog to this course. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Mary Kennedy Mary Kennedy is a Certified Canine Massage Provider, through The Lanf Institute for Canine Massage. She has thirty years of experience in the holistic health field, and now consults people on the total picture of their animal’s health. Mary incorporates the use of Healing Touch for Animals (HTA) techniques into massage sessions. In addition to exercise and massage, Mary discusses diet, supplements, and lifestyle to achieve optimal health. She also teaches courses in canine massage, basic energy work and animal communication, and pet food.

Canine Body Language and Learning ANML1009-100 ANML1009-001

T (1/28) T (2/4)

6-9pm 6-9pm

$35 $35

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Have you ever wished you could better understand what your dog is feeling and communicating through body language? Wouldn’t it be nice to be skilled at reading an encounter between your dog and another and know whether or not it is friendly? Is one dog stressed, scared, appeasing, defensive, bullying, offensive, or socially challenged? What do you do if the interaction is dicey? How does your presence affect the encounter? Did you also know that dogs are reading your body language? What do they think you are “saying” and how can you communicate your true intent? In this class I use numerous slides and videos to instruct. We will also cover barking – the meaning of different barks and what to do if it becomes a problem. I will also share with you the science behind dogs and learning. Research has come a long way in understanding this important topic, and it is an essential training component for those raising a dog. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 22.) Instructor: Lisa Torick Lisa Torick is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed, a Karen Pryor Academy - Certified Training Partner, and an Associate Nose Work Instructor. She has been training dogs most of her life, becoming a serious student of behavior and training in 2001. She operates her own business called Citizen Canine.

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Tapping Into Your Dog’s Health ANML1010-001

S (2/22)

9-11am

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Thought Field Therapy is a Chinese Acupuncture Meridian Therapy whereby an algorithm or sequence of acupuncture points is tapped with the fingers to stimulate a flow of trapped or stored energy. While the person is tapping they are thinking of the problem at hand in order to release the negative energy held around those thoughts. In this course we will practice some of the tapping sequences to relieve things such as anxiety, fear, panic, phobias, and pain in our animals. The same tapping sequences work for humans as well. We will tap the dogs but can also use our own bodies to tap on as we are energetically connected to our pets and thereby clearing both of us at the same time of negative emotions which can give rise to physical and behavioral problems in our pets. This will be another powerful tool that you can use on your dogs to help with negative behaviors. Please bring your well behaved dog to class. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Mary Kennedy Mary Kennedy is a Certified Canine Massage Provider, through The Lanf Institute for Canine Massage. She has thirty years of experience in the holistic health field, and now consults people on the total picture of their animal’s health. Mary incorporates the use of Healing Touch for Animals (HTA) techniques into massage sessions. In addition to exercise and massage, Mary discusses diet, supplements, and lifestyle to achieve optimal health. She also teaches courses in canine massage, basic energy work and animal communication, and pet food.

PHOTOGRAPHY Creating a Photographic Eye: How to Improve Your Photography ARCR1220-001

W (2/5-2/26)

6:30-8:30pm

$80

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This interactive course is for beginning to intermediate photography enthusiasts. Students will view photographs creating a frame of reference, learn photographic “seeing” principles, discover the technical know-how of f/stops, shutter speeds, exposure, zooming and filtering, learn about creative focusing, practice creating motion in still photography and receive feedback on their own work. Students should bring their camera and manual, lens(es) and other photo equipment to class. Required: $5 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum class size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Eli Vega

How to Sell Your Photography in Your Spare Time ARCR1205-100 ARCR1205-001

M (3/3-3/24) M (5/5-5/26)

6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm

$80 $80

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Some of the best photographs are never seen. If they are never seen, they never sell. In this course you will learn how to market your good photos to meet buyers’ needs, how to find and contact potential buyers, how to protect your creative rights, and much more. If you want to make some extra money with your photography in your spare time, this course is for you. Required: $5 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Eli Vega Eli Vega has been in the photography realm for over twenty years. He is an award-winning and highly published photographer. His works have appeared in magazines, brochures, postcards, websites, calendars, and other published materials. He has written three books ranging in topics from motivational to human interest stories. His latest book features an excellent vintage collection of cars, farming equipment, buggies, and music boxes found in the Dougherty Museum in Longmont, Colorado. Eli majored in art during college. His art influence is reflected in his style of photography. As he tells his students and camera clubs, “Be an artist first, photographer second.”

Digital Photo Uploading and Editing with Picasa ARCR1228-001

W (3/26-4/2)

6:30-8pm

$79

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Learn to bring your digital photographs to life using Picasa, a free photo editing program that is surprisingly easy to use. During this three-part course students will learn to upload and enhance photos taken with their digital cameras. We will show you how to obtain the free Picasa software, organize, repair and enhance your photographs, make Christmas cards, create small videos and burn CDs, and share your photos with friends on the Web and via email. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Don Walker Don Walker is a retired systems analyst with more than forty years of mainframe and personal computer experience. Don began his career as a COBOL programmer with the U.S. Treasury Department in 1969 and finally retired in 2008 after spending twenty years working in the Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver, where he provided computer instruction and technical support for the Colorado Legislative Council. Over the length of his tenure in the Capitol, Don introduced desktop computers to the Colorado General Assembly, trained legislative staff members, and even helped create the very first Web Pages for the State of Colorado. Today Don specializes in teaching computer literacy courses for adults in the Boulder-Westminster metro areas.

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Personal Enrichment Nikon Digital Reboot: Nikon DSLR Hands-On Workshop ARCR1215-001

S (4/5)

10am-4pm

$169

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Getting started and gaining mastery of your DSLR requires familiarity with accessing functions of your camera beyond the automatic modes. During this course we will take a close look at how to access the photographic controls of your Nikon camera. This course is open to Nikon DSLR cameras only and will be most appropriate for Nikon D40/40X, D60, D80, D90, D3000/D3100/D3200, D5000/D5100/D5200, or D7000 system cameras. Required: Please bring your camera and accessories to class and remember to fully charge your battery before coming. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Keith Maull

Unleash Your Rebel: Canon DSLR Hands-On Workshop ARCR1216-001

S (2/1)

10am-4pm

$169

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Getting started and gaining mastery of your DSLR requires familiarity with accessing functions of your camera beyond the automatic modes. We will take a close look at how to access the photographic controls of your Canon camera. This course is open to Canon DSLR Rebel cameras only and will be most appropriate for Canon Rebel XT/350D, XTi/400D, XS/1000D, XSi/450D, T1i/500D, T2i/550D, T3i/600D or T4i/650D. Required: Please bring your camera and accessories to class and remember to fully charge your battery before coming. (Minimum course size is 2 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Keith Maull Keith Maull has a passion for photography that goes back to 1999 when he purchased his first one-megapixel digital camera. Keith’s work has been published in several print and online publications and he continues to explore his passion for digital photography through publishing, writing and teaching in and around the Denver metro area. Keith has an MS in computer science from CU Boulder and combines his expertise in technology with his passion for the art of photography to bring a broad and unique perspective to his teaching.

PRIMITIVE SKILLS Disaster Planning and Preparation PERS1081-001

W (4/23)

6:30-8:30pm

$25

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It only takes a hurricane, wildfire or tornado to knock out power, block the roads, empty grocery store shelves, and otherwise cut us off from “civilization”. This course will help you customize a disaster plan to your needs, cover some basic survival skills, demonstrate simple gear you can make or buy, and build your confidence should you ever need to put this knowledge to use. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Doug Hill Doug Hill is the founder and head instructor of Gone Feral - Indigenous Skills and Primitive Technology. Doug has a BS in Technical Studies/ Technology Education from the College of New Jersey. He is a former high school industrial arts and technology teacher turned environmental educator, naturalist, and primitive skills practitioner.

Fire-making: From Sticks to Flame PERS 1085-001

S (4/19)

NE W

10am-1pm

$30

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Learn the magic of making fire by friction in this hands-on course. We will focus on the bow drill method of creating fire and you will make a kit to take home. Additional topics to be covered include tinder bundles, fire structures and safety, and mastering the one match fire. This course is held off campus at a residential farm located at 841 Gapter Road near Baseline and Cherryvale Roads in Boulder. The course may be cancelled in the event of a fire ban. Required: $15 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 15.) Instructor: Doug Hill

Crash Course in Primitive Living PERS 1086-001

S (4/26)

NE W

10am-2pm

$45

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Have you longed to learn the skills of your Stone Age ancestors? Wish to walk lightly in the wilderness and survive with what you find? This course offers an overview of the skills of the hunter-gatherer. You will learn to make and use a bow drill fire kit, create rope from plant materials, turn your rope into nets and bags, and more. This course is held off campus at a residential farm located at 841 Gapter Road near Baseline and Cherryvale Roads in Boulder. The course may be cancelled in the event of a fire ban. Required: $25 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 15.) Instructor: Doug Hill

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BCC Boulder County Campus

BG Brighton Center

The Bug-Out Bag PERS 1087-001

R (4/24)

WC Westminster Campus

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NE W

6:30-8:30pm

$25

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Needing to leave home in a hurry is a very real possibility in this age of wildfire, flooding, and terrorism. Being fully prepared to “bug out” in a hurry means prior thinking and packing. Learn common sense procedures and packing lists so you’re not caught unprepared if you ever need to hit the road in a hurry. Required: $25 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Doug Hill Doug Hill is the founder and head instructor of Gone Feral - Indigenous Skills and Primitive Technology. Doug has a BS in Technical Studies/Technology Education from the College of New Jersey. He is a former high school industrial arts and technology teacher turned environmental educator, naturalist, and primitive skills practitioner.

REAL ESTATE Stage Your Own Home and Sell It Fast! RLST 1007-001

T (2/4)

6-8pm

NE W

$40

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Are you ready to sell your home? This course will teach you exactly how to make a perfect first impression with buyers, by correctly staging your home, setting it apart in a competitive market, highlighting your home’s best features and make simple aesthetic changes that will make it more attractive to prospective buyers so it will sell quickly and at top dollar. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Christina Kittelstad Through a lifelong passion for all things color, accomplished color expert and owner of Spiral Design Color Consulting, Christina Kittelstad brings a high level of creativity and talent to every project. She is best known for creating beautiful, functional spaces on any budget, and providing a sense of style and personality unique to each client. Christina believes that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the benefits of incorporating color and design into their homes, workspaces and community. Spiral Design Color Consulting has been featured on: HGTV’s popular home series House Hunters and Mile High Newspaper.

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Condo PERS1070-001

W (5/21)

6-8:30pm

$19

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Buying a condominium or townhouse may be the perfect solution for some buyers but there are some important things to know before choosing this type of home. In this course you will learn tips on how to evaluate the homeowner’s association and things you need to know about financing. You will also learn how to choose a real estate broker; how to negotiate with sellers; understand the home inspection process and the ‘red flags’ to look for; review Colorado real estate commission forms and contracts and know what to expect from your real estate broker. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 15.) Instructor: Judy Browne

What You Need to Know to Sell Your Home PERS1071-001

W (4/30)

6-8:30pm

$19

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In this course you will learn the importance of understanding your neighborhood and local market. Participants will review several topics including: pricing strategies, recommendations for getting your home ready to sell, understanding the steps to selling your home including negotiating commissions, working with buyers, understanding Colorado real estate commission forms and contracts. Each student will be offered a free comparative market analysis of their home at the conclusion of the class. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 15) Instructor: Judy Browne

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Personal Enrichment What to Expect When You Buy a Home PERS1072-001

W (5/14)

6-8:30pm

$19

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Learn about the current Colorado real estate market along with recommendations for choosing a real estate broker. We will cover the following topics: negotiating with sellers, understanding the home inspection process and the ‘red flags’ to look for, review Colorado real estate commission forms and contracts, and know what to expect from your real estate broker. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 15) Instructor: Judy Browne Judy Browne is the creator and founder of Workshop for Women, LLC. Workshop for Women offers fun, hands-on classes in basic home improvement skills for women. Judy left a twenty year career as a manufacturing engineer and project manager to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. After a year of volunteering Judy decided that there was a need for homeowners to learn the skills required to properly care for and improve their homes. She is also a certified home inspector.

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RECREATION Introduction to Fly Fishing RECR1021-001 On the river

W (4/9-4/23) S (4/26)

6-9pm 2-8pm

$79

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Develop the skills and understanding of fish, water, and everything else it takes to catch trout on a fly rod. This course consists of classroom time covering everything from fly fishing theory to stream etiquette, and concludes with a Saturday fishing expedition putting into practice classroom lessons. Rental of rod, reel and line is available for $15, but please bring rods and reels to class if you have your own. Waders and boots will be highly desirable. The instructor will help participants find rentals. Required: $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first night of class and covers flies, tippet, and leader. Participants must have a fishing license and provide their own transportation to the stream. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Rich McGaughey Rich McGaughey was born in the Denver area and received a teaching certificate through University of Northern Colorado. He taught in the public school system for fifteen years. Self-taught in personal computers and progressing as they developed, he began to work technical support positions as a second career. Several years ago as a hobby, he began to restore and then make bamboo fishing rods. He would then sell them on eBay. He especially enjoys teaching adults, sharing his passion for fly fishing and eBay. He says, “I get as much of a kick out of helping others catch fish as catching fish myself.”

Walk Safely on Our Wild Lands RECR1039-100

S (5/3)

1:30-3:30pm

$25

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Gain the confidence you need to walk safely with or without others on nearby trails. Take an informational hike on open space mountain parks lands to learn what to expect while on these trails. Discover facts about bears, lions, snakes, lightning, and how to react in potentially hazardous situations while hiking in Colorado’s open spaces. Discussions will also include what to carry in your pack to be comfortable hiking in the spring season. The hike will be between two and three miles, starting at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. The cottage is located at 900 Baseline Road in Boulder. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 15.) Instructor: Suzanne Michot Suzanne Michot is a Nature Hike Guide for Boulder Walking Tours and a Volunteer Naturalist for Boulder County Parks and Open Space. She leads children and adults on nature hikes focusing on the ecology, natural history, wildlife and history of the area. Suzanne also was an Environmental Educator for Eco-Cycle for five years and is a member of Toastmasters International.

SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook 101 COMP1130-001

W (2/19-2/26)

6:30-8pm

$59

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Are you interested in keeping up with old friends, your children and especially your grandchildren? In recent years social media has revolutionized the way people connect with each other all over the world. During this introductory course we will discuss the rising popularity of Facebook and we will help everyone get started making new friends online. Topics include: What is social media and how does Facebook work? How do I open a Facebook account? What and who are Facebook “friends”, and how do I find and communicate with my friends on Facebook? (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Don Walker

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Facebook 102 COMP1131-001

BG Brighton Center

WC Westminster Campus

W (3/5-3/12)

6:30-8pm

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Building upon the skills practiced in Facebook 101, we will learn the niceties of Facebook etiquette and become more familiar with exploring a friend’s pages and posting information on your own page. You will learn how to share photos, photo albums and videos, add friends, and control your privacy settings including blocking unwanted attention if necessary. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 10.) Instructor: Don Walker Don Walker is a retired systems analyst with more than forty years of mainframe and personal computer experience. Don began his career as a COBOL programmer with the U.S. Treasury Department in 1969 and finally retired in 2008 after spending twenty years working in the Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver, where he provided computer instruction and technical support for the Colorado Legislative Council. Over the length of his tenure in the Capitol, Don introduced desktop computers to the Colorado General Assembly, trained legislative staff members, and even helped create the very first Web Pages for the State of Colorado. Today Don specializes in teaching computer literacy courses for adults in the Boulder-Westminster metro areas.

TRAVEL Fly Cheap, Stay Cheap, Travel Cheap TRVL1005-001 TRVL1005-100

W (3/5) R (3/6)

6-8pm 6-8pm

$19 $19

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Now you can learn the secrets of traveling in grand style on a limited budget. In just two hours, discover how to obtain great deals on airfares and accommodations in exciting destinations, all for a fraction of the usual cost. Learn about $0 airfares, pricing glitches, how to stay for free as a caretaker, the best airfare search engines, discount cruising and much more. Required: $15 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of course. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Ron Stern

How to Be a Travel Writer the Easy Way TRVL1002-001 TRVL1002-100

W (4/2) R (4/3)

6-9pm 6-9pm

$29 $29

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If you have wanderlust but not the money to pay for it, consider becoming a travel writer. Gain the inside information necessary to get started in this exciting career. Learn the secrets of travel writing, how to get started with local and online publications, and use the Internet to find out about free trips and the best sites for writers. Learn how to build a media contact list, obtain assignments, approach airlines for free airfare, conduct interviews, create a portfolio, and take photos that sell. Discover advanced techniques for writing product reviews and how to obtain apparel, gear, and accessories without paying a cent. Required: $25 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Fee includes two booklets, which will provide you with many more opportunities for discount travel, as well as Ron’s list of media contacts loaded with over 120 insider contacts in the travel industry. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Ron Stern

Hottest Travel Careers TRVL1008-001 TRVL1008-100

R (5/1) F (5/2)

6-8pm 6-8pm

$29 $29

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Did you know that travel is the world’s biggest business and one of the fastest growing? Make money as a part-time or full-time home-based travel agent. Travel for free arranging group tours. Cruise for as little as $35 a day on a luxury cruise line with this little-known opportunity. You can make money and see the world as a tour director. Learn how to take a free vacation in Spain, just by speaking English. Live for free in a foreign country for up to a year as an English instructor. Your instructor will review these and more opportunities in the travel industry. Required: $10 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Ron Stern Ron Stern is a travel photojournalist and the travel columnist for the San Diego Community Newspaper Group. He is the editor in chief of JustSayGo.com, an online travel E-zine. He was the past media relations coordinator for the North American Travel Journalists Association and has hundreds of published articles to his credit.

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Personal Enrichment Make Another Country Your Second Home TRVL1011-001

S (5/10)

10am-3pm

$90

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This might be the right time to reinvent yourself in another country! Learn about the opportunities and challenges of making another country your second home. Discuss the pros and cons of the most alluring countries throughout the world. Find out in which countries you can lower your cost of living and stretch your retirement dollar. We will also review how and why you may want start a business abroad, and about tax consequences of your move. Discover factors such as culture, environment, freedom, health care, safety, climate, real estate and special benefits to consider when choosing where to live overseas. Learn about the visa requirements to live in a foreign country, options for gaining long-term residency, and the advantages of having dual nationality. And lastly, learn to understand how foreign governments regulate the influx of foreign nationals. Whether you are ready to make another country a part or full-time home, or you want to learn what opportunities there are in reinventing yourself overseas, this course is for you. Required: $15 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Tomas Belcik Tomas Belcik has been an importer, wholesaler and retailer of products from South and Southeast Asia, Africa, China, Latin America and Europe for over thirty years. Offering seminars on importing for more than twenty years, Tomas provides a unique inside look at the business since that neither the government nor college programs can provide. He is also a successful tour operator (China FIT Tours, Footloose India; Footloose Bhutan, Footloose Tours), a native of Prague, and has traveled extensively in more than 180 countries.

WRITING Creative Writing: Process and Practice WRIT2006-001

T (3/4-4/22)

6-9pm

$80

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Wading into deep water, you take one step at a time. So too it is with creative writing. Before you know it you will be waist deep in discovery, effective writing habits, giving and accepting respectful, honest feedback in a small class setting, swimming toward your personal writing goals. Dive in! Required: $3 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 3 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: Karen Douglass

Creative Writing: Techniques of Contemporary Poetry WRIT2014-001

S (3/8-4/26)

9-11am

$80

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Come free your inner poet! Develop and practice the skills you need for writing fresh and insightful poems that you will be proud to call your own. You’ll write in a supportive atmosphere, guided by your peers and by a teacher with years of writing and publishing experience. Required: $3 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 15.) Instructor: Karen Douglass Karen Douglass has an MA in English literature from Georgia Southern College and an MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College. At Georgia Southern College and LSU-Shreveport, she taught literature and composition. Her published works include Red Goddess Poems, Bones in the Chimney, Green Rider, Thinking Horse, Sostenuto, The Great Hunger, Feed: Reading Lists for Those Who Eat, and Two-Gun Lil.

eBook Publishing: How to Transform Your Manuscript Into a Best-Seller WRIT1010-100 WRIT1010-001

W (2/12) W (2/19)

6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm

$39 $39

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A brave new world of electronic publishing is out there. Discover what is necessary to set up your manuscript for different eBook platforms. During this course you will learn what it takes to structure your work, how to subcontract to format editors, how much money you can make, and what you need to do to publicize your eBook via web sites and social media. Required: $4 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Salvatore Michael Trento Oxford University graduate, Salvatore Michael Trento studied megalithic monuments on the Balearic Islands with the National Geographic Society. His research center later investigated American ruins resulting in the best-selling book The Search for Lost America. Then years of mapping ancient sites resulted in the second best-selling book series Field Guides to Mysterious Places. Trento’s new eBooks include expanded chapters, color, and GPS coordinates of the Field Guide trilogy.

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Inside the Publishing Industry: Getting Your Manuscript through the Door WRIT1025-001

R (3/6)

6:30-9pm

$50

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Have you written the great American novel but are having trouble getting it in front of editors and agents? Chances are that is because you do not understand how the publishing industry works or how to maximize your chances of success. This course discusses the various paths to publication available to both aspiring fiction and non-fiction writers and how to overcome the hurdles, pitfalls and scams so common to the industry. Participants will learn about the different types of publishers, how royalties and contracts work, how to craft an effective query letter and synopsis or outline, and ways to identify potentially unscrupulous or incompetent agents and publishers as well as how to avoid the various scams vanity presses use on first-time authors. (Minimum course size is 5 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Jeff Danelek Jeff Danelek is a Colorado author and lecturer who has been teaching classes across the Front Range for almost five years. A graphic designer by trade but a “student of the universe” at heart, he enjoys teaching a wide array of subjects as diverse as coin collecting and spirit photography to novel writing and spirituality, all with an eye towards having fun with the material and hopefully learning something in the process.

Writing for Children: Tips on Writing, Revising, and Getting Published WRIT2015-001

T (5/6)

6-9pm

$45

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This course is an overview designed for those new to the world of writing for children, or those who have written something and aren’t quite sure what to do with the finished work. We will explore the different types of children’s books from picture books through younger chapter books and what makes them work. You will discover the importance of developing good writing and revising skills, tips on finding publishers and how to submit to them. If you have started a story, bring a brief summary to share if time permits. Limit one to two sentences maximum. Required: $2 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 25.) Instructor: Denise Vega Denise Vega is the award-winning author of six books for children ranging in ages from toddler to teen. Some of her books include Build a Burrito: A Counting Book in English and Spanish, Grandmother, Have the Angels Come?. Books for older readers include Click Here (to find out how i survived seventh grade) winner of the Colorado Book Award. Her other young adult novels are the award-winning Fact of Life #31 and Rock On: A story of guitars, gigs, girls, and a brother (not necessarily in that order). Denise is a Co-Regional Advisor for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the SCBWI.

EDUCATION Design and Teach Your Own Continuing Education Course EDUC2050-001

W (4/2-4/16)

6-9pm

$89

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A lot of people have acquired expert knowledge, skills, and abilities on various subjects. They have considered teaching a course and sharing that know-how with others but just didn’t know where to start. This course is tailored just for those individuals. You will learn adult learning principles, how to plan lessons, how to handle classroom behaviors, how to use humor and creativity for great learning experiences, and other useful tricks of the trade. Students will get a chance to conduct a portion of their newly designed class. Required: $5 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class for the course workbook. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 12.) Instructor: Eli Vega Eli Vega has been teaching continuing education courses to adult learners for over ten years. Currently he teaches for various organizations such as Colorado Free University, Arapahoe Community College, and Front Range Community College. He consistently receives high ratings and positive remarks on his course evaluations. Eli’s area of expertise is photography. He is an award-winning and highly published photographer. His works have appeared in magazines, brochures, postcards, websites, calendars, and other published materials.

Be A Volunteer Income Tax Preparer BUSI2004-001

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Learn to prepare individual income tax returns and help put money back into the pockets of hard-working families in our community. During this course you will learn a skill that you need for your entire life, get IRS certification, gain work experience that looks good on your resume, and get the satisfaction of giving back to low-income, senior and disabled individuals within our community. Free tax sites are operated by Front Range Community College from late January through March. (Minimum course size is 6 and maximum is 22). Instructor: Kevin McFarlane

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Personal Enrichment Our Courts Series Our Courts is a joint activity of the Colorado Judicial Institute and the Colorado Bar Association that provides nonpartisan information programs to adult audiences around the state to further public knowledge and understanding of the state and federal courts in Colorado. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 20.)

Our State Courts ARHU1030-001

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6:30-8:30pm

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You will learn how Colorado’s procedures for selecting, disciplining, and evaluating judges keep our state courts fair and impartial. Instructor: Martin Beier, Esq. Martin D. Beier, is an attorney and director at the Denver law firm of Silver & DeBoskey. Mr. Beier served for two years as judicial clerk for then Chief Judge William J. Holloway, Jr., of the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.

Our United States Courts ARHU1031-001

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This course reviews the types of cases that are heard in the federal courts and the procedures that keep our federal courts fair and impartial. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Sandria Sigler Sandria Sigler is an attorney who’s practice areas including workers compensation, property and casualty insurance defense, estate planning, bankruptcy, mediation, and civil litigation. Licensed to practice in Colorado and Kansas and before the U.S. District Courts in both states and a current member of the Trust and Estates Section of the Colorado Bar, the Denver Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Topeka Area Bankruptcy Council and the Kansas Women Attorneys Association.

See You in Court: The Life of a Civil Lawsuit ARHU1032-001

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6:30-8:30pm

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This course discusses the purposes of civil lawsuits, a party’s rights and remedies in such lawsuits, how such lawsuits are commenced and how they proceed, what really happens at trial, and the roles of the judge, the jury, and the lawyers in these proceedings. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Hon. Dan Sears Dan Sears, is a private practice criminal attorney and former Assistant U. S. Attorney for the District of Colorado.

Law & Order: The Life of a Criminal Case ARHU1033-001

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You will learn the roles of the judge, the jury, the prosecution, and the defense in a criminal case. We will also cover how criminal cases are brought to trial and how they proceed from the setting of bail to how judges determine the appropriate sentences after a conviction. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Meghan Combs Megan Combs is a divorce and family law attorney a Elkins Combs & Recht, LLC t Practice includes substantial litigation as well as Child and Family Investigator (formerly known as Special Advocacy), arbitration, and mediation

Divorce in Colorado Courts ARHU1034-001

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Learn how divorce cases proceed in Colorado Courts. Specifically, we will explore the differing interests at stake, the issues that need to be addressed in a typical divorce case, the different ways in which divorce cases are resolved, and the ongoing role of the court in divorce cases in Colorado. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Charles H. Nadler Charles Nadler is a private practice attorney. Mr. Nadler has been a partner at Nadler & Weston. Mr. Nadler has also held a variety of teaching jobs including: an adjunct faculty member at Everest College and Kirkwood Community College, and an assistant professor at Central Washington State University. In 2009 Mr. Nadler was a Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Gideon Award Recipient.

Lincoln’s Legacy of Equality & Liberty ARHU1035-001

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To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth this presentation uses Lincoln’s own words and the words of those who knew him to explain how Lincoln’s commitment to the principles of equality and liberty transformed our nation. The presentation is followed with group discussion. (Minimum course size is 4 and maximum is 20.) Instructor: Hon. Richard Gabriel Hon. Richard Gabriel is with the Colorado Court of Appeals.

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English as a Second Language Courses at the Westminster Campus Do you need to improve your English skills? Our spring program is perfect for busy working adults. Orientation and registration for these classes is available at the Westminster Campus in 3 easy steps.

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Attend a FREE ESL Orientation All new students must attend orientation. The orientation is 1-2 hours long. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early before the start time of the session. The Westminster Campus is located at 3645 West 112th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031. For more information call 303-404-5465.

Spring 2014 ESL Orientation – Westminster Campus, Room B1551 January 22, 23, 29, 30

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Daytime Session 11:30am

Evening Session 5:30pm

Go to Room C1220 on the Westminster Campus during office hours Monday-Thursday 9am to 5pm, and Friday 9am to 4pm.

Literacy Levels Class A

ENSL 1020-0S1 ENSL 1020-0S2 Class B

ENSL 1021-0S1 ENSL 1021-0S2

T/W/R (2/4-5/1) T/W/R (2/4-5/1)

10am-12pm 7-9pm

$40 $40

T/W/R (2/4-5/1) T/W/R (2/4-5/1)

10am-12pm 7-9pm

$40 $40

T/W/R (2/4-5/1) T/W/R (2/4-5/1)

10am-12pm 7-9pm

$40 $40

10am-12pm 7-9pm

$199 $199

10am-12pm 7-9pm

$199 $199

10am-12pm 7-9pm

$199 $199

10am-12pm 7-9pm

$199 $199

Class C

ENSL 1022-0S1 ENSL 1022-0S2 Certificate Levels

Low Advanced Listening and Speaking

ENSL 1004-0S1 ENSL 1004-0S2

M/W (2/3-4/30) M/W (2/3-4/30)

Low Advanced Reading and Writing

ENSL 1013-0S1 ENSL 1013-0S2

T/R (2/4-5/1) T/R (2/4-5/1)

Advanced Listening and Speaking

ENSL 1005-0S1 ENSL 1005-0S2

M/W (2/3-4/30) M/W (2/3-4/30)

Low Advanced Reading and Writing

ENSL 1014-0S1 ENSL 1014-0S2

T/R (2/4-5/1) T/R (2/4-5/1)

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Personal Enrichment UGotClass Spring 2014 Online Courses #1

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BUSINESS

K-12 TEACHERS

Business Coaching Certificate – $295

Using Cell Phones in the Classroom 4/7-5/2 $145 Substitute Teacher Preparation 3/3-28 $145

Only Available as a Certificate

Mentoring & Coaching in the Workplace 1 2/3-28 Mentoring & Coaching in the Workplace 2 3/3-28 Business Research Certificate – $495 Only Available as a Certificate

Introduction to Business Research 2/3-28 Business Statistics 3/3-28 Qualitative Business Research 4/7-5/2 Certificate in Customer Research 2/3-28 $395 Certificate in Customer Service – $245 Keys to Customer Service 2/3-28 $145 Extraordinary Customer Service 3/3-28 $145 Content Marketing 3/3-28 $195 Cyber Security for Managers 3/3-28 $245 Media Buying Strategies 3/3-28 $195 Negotiation: Get What You Want 3/3-28 $195 Practical Math for the Workplace 3/3-28 $145 The Business Plan 3/3-28 $195 Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance 4/7-5/2 $295

One graduate credit available for each of the following five courses through the University of South Dakota. This fee is paid directly to USD.

Gender in the Classroom 3/3-28 $145 Online Learning & Teaching for K-12 Teachers 3/3-28 $145 Social Media and Online Tools for K-12 Teachers 4/7-5/2 $145 Generational Learning Styles for K-12 Teachers 4/7-5/2 $145 Students with ASD formerly Students with Aspergers 3/3-28 $145

NONPROFITS Program Evaluation for Nonprofit Professionals 4/7-5/2 $245 Revenue Generation for Non-Profits 2/3-28 $495

BUSINESS eMARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA Certificate in Presentation Media – $495 Prezi 2/3-28 $195 Photoshop for Presentations formerly Photoshop 3/3-28 $195 Creating Visual Presentations 4/7-5/2 $195 Designing Successful Webinars 3/3-28 $195

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eMarketing Essentials Certificate – $495 Improving Email Promotions 2/3-28 $195 Boosting Your Website Traffic 3/3-28 $195 Online Advertising 4/7-5/2 $195 Fostering Online Discussion 4/7-5/2 $145 Google Analytics 3/3-28 $195 Inbound Marketing Certificate – $495 Introduction to Inbound Marketing 2/3-28 $195 Content Marketing 3/3-28 $195 Advanced Inbound Marketing 4/7-5/2 $195 Managing Social Media Platforms Certificate – $495 Twitter 2/3-28 $195 Facebook for Business 3/3-28 $245 LinkedIn for Business 4/7-5/2 $195 Mobile Marketing Certificate – $595 Mobile Marketing 2/3-28 $195 Creating Cell Phone Apps for your Business 3/3-28 $245 Advanced Mobile Marketing 4/7-5/2 $245 Entrepreneurship Certificate – $495 NEW Entrepreneur Boot Camp 2/3-28 $195 The Business Plan 3/3-28 $195 Entrepreneurial Marketing 4/7-5/2 $195 Self Publishing eBooks 3/3-28 $195 Social Media for Business Certificate – 495 Introduction to Social Media 2/3-28 $195 Marketing Using Social Media 3/3-28 $195 Integrating Social Media in Your Organization 4/7-5/2 $195 Video Marketing Certificate – $395 Video Marketing 2/3-28 $245 YouTube for Business 3/3-28 $245

GREEN WORKPLACE LEED AP+ Building Design/Construction 2/3-28 $795 LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation 2/3-28 $695

HEALTH Dementia Care 2/3-28 $495 Spanish for Medical Professionals 3/3-28 $145

LEADERSHIP Entrepreneur Boot Camp 2/3-28 $195 Management Certificate – $595 Management Boot Camp 2/3-28 $295 Time & Productivity Management 3/3-28 $195 Managing Generations in the Workplace 4/7-5/2 $175 Certificate in Workplace Communication – $595 Conflict Management 2/3-28 $245 Negotiation: Get What You Want 3/3-28 $195 Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance 4/7-5/2 $295

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TRAINING & EDUCATION Certificate in Online Teaching One week courses $495 OR $795 for the Certified Online Instructor Program (COI)

Advanced Teaching Online 4/14-18 $195 Designing Online Instruction 2/3-7 $195 Building Online Learning Communities 3/10-14 $195 Certificate in Teaching Adults 2/3-28 $295 Developing Hybrid Courses 2/3-28 $195

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Personal Enrichment GED Preparation Courses If you have not completed high school and want to improve your chances for future success, the GED may be the next step for you. Front Range Community College has the staff and resources to help you prepare for the GED test. We offer preparation courses at the Boulder County, Westminster and Brighton Center campuses that provide the guidance and individual instruction needed for success.

Boulder County Campus For more information on the GED preparation program at the Boulder County Campus please contact C. Kay Uhles at 303-678-3725 or kay.uhles@frontrange.edu

Brighton Center and Westminster Campus GED Orientation Test

Prior to registering for the course, students need to attend one of our free orientation sessions. At the orientation students will take a short assessment test, learn more about the GED program, and have their specific questions answered. Please call 303-404-5465 for more information and to schedule an orientation.

Westminster Campus Orientation Test

New students are required to take a free orientation test at the Westminster Campus prior to registering for the course. The orientation test schedule varies. Please call 303-404-5465 for orientation dates and times. The approximate time to complete the test is two hours. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Brighton Center Orientation Test

New students are required to take a free orientation test at the Brighton Center prior to registering for the course. The approximate time to complete the test is two hours. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

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Spring 2014 GED Preparation Courses

GEDP2001-001 GEDP2001-002 GEDP1005-001 GEDP1005-002 GEDP2001-400

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(1/28-3/20) (4/1-5/22) (2/8-3/8) (4/5-5/3) (3/11- 5/8, skips 3/25, 3/27)

Adult Basic Education

GEDP1001-001 GEDP1001-002

T/W/Thur (1/28-3/20) T/W/Thur (4/1-5/22)

6:00-9:00pm 6:00-9:00pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 7-9pm

$50 (grant subsidized) $50 (grant subsidized) $75 $75 $145(Brighton Center)

6:00-9:00pm 6:00-9:00pm

$50 (grant subsidized) $50 (grant subsidized)

This class is designed for those students who need to improve their basic skills before taking the GED preparation course

Are you ready to take the GED test?

The official GED Test is offered at Front Range Community College through the Westminster Testing Center. The Campus is located at 3645 West 112th Ave. Westminster, CO 80031. In order to take the test you must have an appointment, a government issued photo ID, and prepayment. For more information and to set a testing appointment, please call 303-404-5338.

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Registration How to Register

Registering for FRCC’s non-credit classes is fast and easy. No college application is required. Simply go online, call, fax, or mail your contact and payment information with your course selection. We take care of the rest! Classes are available on a first-come, first-served basis; therefore, payment is required at time of registration.

Who May Enroll?

Anyone over 18 years of age may enroll in any of our adult non-credit classes. Students who are under 18 may enroll in some classes with permission of the instructor and/or if a parent attends class with them. Front Range Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Paul Meese, Human Resources Executive Director, 2190 Miller Drive, Longmont, CO 80501, 303-678-3707.

Refunds – Very Important!

Individuals who drop a class three business days prior to the class start date will receive a complete refund. If you drop a class within three business days of the class start date, no refund will be provided. Saturday and Sunday are not considered business days.

Cancellations

Classes not meeting minimum enrollment may be cancelled. Participants will be notified prior to the start of class. In our efforts to provide classes and limit cancellations, participants may be notified as late as a day prior to the start of class. A full refund will be provided.

Campus and Classroom Information

The classes in this schedule are offered at the Westminster and Boulder County campuses and the Brighton Center. You will receive a phone call two business days before the start of your class providing the classroom number and directions. Classroom information is not available until that time.

Mail In Registration Form Name _____________________________________ Day Phone __________________________ E-mail Address _______________________________ Evening Phone _______________________ Home Address _________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________ Zip Code ___________________________ County ____________________________________ Date of Birth _________________________ Course # Course Title Start Date Amount 1. _________________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________________________ Total: Payment Method: Payment Enclosed: (Please make check or money order payable to: FRCC) Purchase order or other company authorization attached Master Card Discover American Express Visa No.: ______________________________________________ Exp. Date: ___________________ Signature: __________________________________________ Card Verification Code: ___________

For Mail or Walk-In Registrations: FRCC - Continuing Education 3645 W. 112th Avenue – Box 6 Westminster, CO 80031 Online Registration: wcicpd.frontrange.edu Phone Registration: 303-404-5465 Fax: 303-469-7143 61 Register for courses | wcicpd.frontrange.edu | 303-404-5465


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