Advance - Fall 2021

Advance.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN CONTINUING EDUCATION

Fall 2021

NEW SKILLS FOR A NEW CAREER

SKILL BUILDING AND CAREER EXPLORATION COURSES

CAREER TRAINING WILL CERTIFICATION HELP YOU MOVE UP?

MILITARY SPONSORED PROGRAMS SEE IF YOU QUALIFY!

JOB PROJECTIONS

The job market in Georgia is growing substantially. See which industries will have the most demand for new employment.

Table of Contents Customized Training .................................... 3 Skill Building ................................................... 4 Job Projections .............................................. 6 Career Training Programs .......................... 7 Featured Programs ...................................... 8 Military Sponsored Programs ................... 9 Financial Assistance ..................................... 9 Events ............................................................. 10 Conferences ................................................... 11

Division of Continuing Education Contact Information Diane Badakhsh, Ed.D., LPC, CPP Director dbadakhsh@georgiasouthern.edu

Deedee Southerlin, Ed.D.

Program Manager tsoutherlin@georgiasouthern.edu

Bonnie Overstreet

Conference Services Manager boverstreet@georgiasouthern.edu

Margaret Lee-Jones

Dear Learner:

On behalf of the entire staff of Georgia Southern University’s Division of Continuing Education, we would like to thank you for browsing our latest catalog. We are proud to offer our services to learners ready to better their careers, livelihoods, and communities.

This year, many of us are coming back to the workforce with new perspectives on our careers and motivation to excel at jobs we love. You may be coming back to a job with a different approach or looking for the right career path tailored to your goals. Our team is here to support you with offerings both in-person and online to help you achieve the best back-towork experience possible.

Whether you’re honing your skills in one of our courses, attending a keynote at one of our conferences, joining your colleagues in our customized training programs or hosting an event with us, you will always find new opportunities to grow and connect. If there’s anything we can do to meet your continuing education needs, we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact us at 912-478-5555 for any inquiries you may have.

Sincerely, Division of Continuing Education Staff

Event Manager, Statesboro leejones@georgiasouthern.edu

Helen Waters

Event Coordinator, Savannah hwaters@georgiasouthern.edu

Connor Rentz

Marketing Manager brentz@georgiasouthern.edu

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Customized Training for Business, Industry, and Government

Statesboro, Savannah, and Surrounding Areas

Continuing Education brings a wealth of resources to your organization, including training at your facility that is customized to your specific needs; program and workshops that focus on applicable skill development and led by university faculty and other industry experts; and certificates awarded by one of Georgia’s top universities.

Value Added ◆ Effective succession opportunities ◆ Savings on time and money ◆ Networking and communication among employees and departments

◆ Improved employee morale ◆ Increased loyalty to the organization ◆ Enhanced knowledge and skills in the workforce

Our Most Popular Workshops: Project Management • Customer Service • Emotional Intelligence Conflict Management • Leadership Certificate • Effective Communication Lean Six Sigma • Cultural Competency and Awareness • Teacher Education and Development

For more information visit georgiasouthern.edu/conted/customizedtraining Register Now! • www.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/conted • 3

Skill Building Online and On-Demand

Professional Development Courses ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Goal Setting and Workplace Efficiency Training $79 Managing Customer Service $115 Accounting Fundamentals $115 Retail Customer Service Skills Training $850 Understanding the Cloud $115

Career Exploration Courses ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Become an Optical Assistant $115 Become a Physical Therapy Aide $115 Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant $115 Explore a Career as a Clinical Medical Assistant $115 Explore a Career in Medical Coding $115 Explore a Career in Nursing $115 Explore a Career as a Paralegal $115 Explore a Career as a Pharmacy Technician $115 Manufacturing Fundamentals $115 Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business $115 Start a Pet Sitting Business $115 Start Your Own Online Business $115

Academic Refreshers These courses are for knowledge and skill development only and do not qualify for academic credits. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

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Grammar Refresher $110 Grammar Refresher II $100 Human Anatomy & Physiology I $115 Human Anatomy & Physiology II $115 Introduction to Algebra $115 Introduction to Biology $115 Introduction to Chemistry $115 Math Refresher $115 Writing Essentials $115

Skill Building Online and On-Demand

Self Improvement Suite

Bundle! $299

◆ Individual Excellence $115 ◆ Introduction to Journaling $100 ◆ Interpersonal Communication $115

Bundle! $299

◆ Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search $115 ◆ Resume Writing Workshop $115 ◆ Listen to Your Heart and Success will Follow $100

Bundle! $395

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New Career Suite

Leadership Suite Achieving Success with Difficult People $115 Leadership $115 Building Teams that Work $115 Skills for Making Great Decisions $115

New Manager Suite Bundle! $299

◆ Leadership $115 ◆ Fundamentals of Supervision and Management I $115 ◆ Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II $115

OR

◆ Bundle Fundamentals of Supervision and Management I and II $199

Basic Computer Skills Suite Bundle! $299

◆ Keyboarding $100 ◆ Computer Skills for the Workplace $115 ◆ Introduction to PC Troubleshooting $115

Soft Skills Suite Bundle! $395

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Achieving Success with Difficult People $115 Interpersonal Communication $115 Skills for Making Great Decisions $115 Individual Excellence $115

Register Now! • www.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/conted • 5

Job Projections

Ready for a New Career?

The Georgia Department of Labor estimates that there will be approximately 500,000 job openings in Georgia over the next two years. This substantial growth in Georgia’s workforce affects a vast number of industries from health care services and real estate to food services and construction. There’s never been a better time to get back into the game or to start fresh on a new career path. Whether you have a degree or a high school diploma, there’s a career for you, and the Division of Continuing Education is here to assist. Our career exploration courses can propel you in the right direction along with our wide selection of online, on-demand courses.

Here are just a few anticipated annual openings in Georgia over the next two years. Maybe one of these careers is right for you!

Occupation

Annual Openings

Related Programs Offered

General & Operations Managers

7,840

Management Training

Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists

2,360

Digital Marketing Strategist

Computer Information Systems Managers

1,360

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Human Resource Managers

2,200

Human Resource Manager

Paralegals & Legal Assistants

1,240

Certified Paralegal

Physical Therapist Assistants

430

Certified Physical Therapy Aid

Maintenance & Repair Workers

5,090

Maintenance Technician

Customer Service Representatives

14,380

Managing Customer Service

Supervisors of Office & Administrative Support Workers

5,100

Office Manager

Medical Secretaries and Assistants

6,700

Explore a Career as a Clinical Medical Assistant

Real Estate Sales Agents

2,080

Real Estate Suite

Dental Assistants

1,140

Clinical Dental Assistant

Medical and Health Services Managers

1,220

Medical Office Manager (CPPM)

Source: Georgia Department of Labor 2020-2022 Short-term Employment Projections

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Career Training Programs Online and On-Demand Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

Certified Bookkeeper

The Paralegal course will help you gain the skills you need to enter the paralegal workforce. You will learn how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. As you prepare for your paralegal career, you will also receive soft skills training to increase workplace effectiveness. The course concludes with a capstone project and a portfolio review. You will first create a complete litigation file that includes: a legal analysis brief, an investigative report, client interview checklist, intake memo, complaint, legal research, and interoffice memorandum of law. Then, you will learn how to create a strong resume that encompasses your specialized skill set and showcases the impact you would make for your next employer. $2,495

From bank reconciliation to inventory methods, this online course will prepare eligible bookkeepers for the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) certification exam. AIPB certification is the highest standard in the profession, so this course is recommended to practicing bookkeepers with several years of experience and a working knowledge of payroll concepts, including accounting transactions, and journal entries. $1,995

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) (Voucher Included) Administrative medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who direct the flow of patients through an office. Effective patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and provide a positive experience for the patient. Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. $1,495

Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included) To be a successful administrative professional, you must possess the skills to handle a wide variety of workplace tasks and scenarios. The Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) course serves two purposes. First, it prepares you to take the CAP exam offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Second, it provides you with a broad selection of essential skills and knowledge to effectively work as an administrative assistant in fields including education, technology, government, and medicine. $1,695

Certified Internal Auditor

Certified Physical Therapy Aide (Voucher Included)

The CIA review course begins with the IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and aspects of mandatory guidance under the IPPF. It also focuses on managing an internal audit project and culminates with concepts related to internal control, risk, governance, and technology. Upon completion of the study of each exam section of the course, you will be prepared to sit for and pass that section of the Certified Internal Auditor Examination. $695

This online course will help you master the skills you need to work as a physical therapy aide. Not only will you be prepared for the AMCA’s Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification exam, but an externship starter kit will also walk you through everything you need to know to land a PT aide externship. $1,495

Maintenance Technician A Maintenance Technician is required to have a thorough understanding of how machines and systems function to keep them running without breakdowns and maintain service for their expected lifespan and beyond. You will learn about workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, quality, grinding, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, motor controls, rigging, and fluid systems as you prepare for your new career as a Maintenance Technician. $1,695

Freight Broker/Agent Training Become part of the exciting trucking, freight logistics, and transportation industries as a licensed freight broker or as a freight broker agent. Freight broker training will help you learn the skills you need to be a successful Freight Broker/Agent. From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, you’ll learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States. $1,895

Register Now! • www.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/conted • 7

Featured Programs

SHRM Learning System This 36-hour review course offers participants a broad overview of human resource (HR) information. It is offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential. $1,345

Instructor Meredith Truitt

Meredith Truitt leads the Project Management Office for Cigna’s global talent management team. Prior, she was the Director of Total Rewards for eviCore healthcare where she built their compensation, benefits, recognition and wellness programs from the ground up as well as establishing a People and Talent PMO. Truitt has served on and led HR integration teams on nine mergers and acquisitions. Before this, she worked as an HR generalist. She has spent over 12 years in HR within the healthcare industry. Outside of work, she is active with the American Heart Association, serving on the Executive Council for the Low Country for four years as well as on several local economic development boards.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification with Live Project Coaching Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification training introduces participants to two methodologies of improvement: Lean and Six Sigma. The methodologies will use tools, such as 5S and DMAIC, to improve processes and workflow. The course teaches participants to collect and analyze performance data, identify inefficiencies and problems, pinpoint the root causes of those problems, and institute new protocols to greatly improve processes. Participants will be expected to implement the methodologies learned on a live project performed within the expected time frame. Statistical software included.

Continental breakfast and snacks will be provided. $1,899

Introduction to Lean Methodology with Simulation Exercise Essentially all industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, government, and transactional businesses, use Lean methods to eliminate waste and improve the flow of information and materials to their customers. This course will introduce participants to basic Lean principles and tools, such as value stream mapping, 5S, error proofing, Kanbans, Kaizen, etc. Additionally, participants will take part in a simulation exercise designed to demonstrate how using Lean tools improve workflow and positively impact an organization’s financial well-being. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. $399

Instructor Dan Grimsley Dan Grimsley, M.A., MBB, CPM, CMfgE is a master black belt in Lean Six Sigma. He has been in quality and process improvement for over 25 years and has trained participants all over the world in a variety of industries, including transactional, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical, government, and aerospace.

Management Training: Skills Training and Real-World Solutions for New and Seasoned Managers This 12-hour program is a unique training needed by all managers who aspire to learn more about real world solutions and practical guidance to managing teams. Focusing on skill refinement, communication improvement, team building, and safety measures, the techniques learned in this program will help you become a more successful leader within your organization. $399 (Group Rates Available)

Instructor Joe Carrico Joe Carrico is a strategic Human Resources Executive with the proven ability to partner with local and global leaders to achieve organizational excellence and drive innovative solutions that contribute to the company’s profitable growth. During his 20+ years of experience, he has provided thousands of hours of practical real-world training for industry executives, managers, supervisors, and front-line employees. He is a subject matter expert in team building, workplace communications, dealing with change, succession planning, talent management, organizational design, and a host of other managerial and HR related topics.

Joe currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources and Safety at Crider Foods.

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Military Sponsored Programs and Financial Assistance Learn at your own pace when you register for an in-demand field of your choosing! With our online offerings, you can find career training options that move with you, no matter where you are.

Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program (MyCAA) Military spouses may be eligible for up to $4,000 in scholarship funds from the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account program (MyCAA), through the Department of Defense.

Army Credentialing Assistance With the Army Credentialing Assistance program, soldiers may receive up to $4,000 each federal fiscal year to cover costs for courses that lead to an industry recognized certification. Army Credentialing Assistance can cover the cost of training programs, study materials, fees, textbooks, certification exams, and more.

For more information contact Program Manager Deedee Southerlin, Ed.D. at (912) 478-6005 or at tsoutherlin@georgiasouthern.edu

Need Financial Assistance?

Our goal is to make continuing education available to you!

We want to ensure you have all the resources you need for financial assistance for Professional Development courses over $500. Please note that courses offered by the Division of Continuing Education are not eligible for academic credit or financial aid through Georgia Southern University.

Sallie Mae The Smart Option Student Loan is a private student loan which provides a low-interest option for eligible students to finance their education, including any type of Continuing Education or Career Training Programs.

The loan may be used to cover the total cost of education as well as certain other related expenses.

Veteran Readiness and Employment Visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ website to find information about this program and to see if you are eligible.

Vocational Rehab The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides support to individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or dislocated to develop training skills in order to gain meaningful employment. More information on eligible providers, training programs and how to apply can be found at on the Workforce Development website at www. careerdepot.org/workforce-development-board.

Banks The banks listed below can help you obtain personal loans for non-credit courses.

Truist Bank

Durden Banking Company

108 Springhill Dr., Statesboro, GA 30458 912-764-0228

318 S. Main St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 478-237-2121

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Meeting and Event Space for Every Occasion!

Statesboro Campus Located just minutes from the heart of historic downtown Statesboro, Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro campus offers several stateof-the-art venues for meetings, conferences, and special events. These campus locations include classrooms, conference rooms, ballrooms, auditoriums, atriums, and even outdoor spaces. Statesboro campus also offers high quality amenities such as Georgia Southern Blue Tie Catering services, easily accessible parking, audio-visual equipment (including Zoom-ready distance learning spaces), as well as free wi-fi access. Our dedicated and highly trained staff is available and ready to make your next meeting or event a success.

For more information, space availability, and customized quotes please contact Margaret Lee-Jones at leejones@georgiasouthern.edu, or call 912-478-1753.

Armstrong Campus Conveniently located on Abercorn, and within minutes of the historic district, the Armstrong Campus provides beautifully customizable rental space for meetings, conferences, and special events. Our event and venue spaces include, classrooms, conference rooms, atriums, and outdoor spaces. With catering services, easily accessible parking, audio-visual equipment, and WiFi access, our dedicated team has many resources available to make your meeting or event a success.

For more information, space availability and customized quotes please contact Helen Waters at events-armstrong@georgiasouthern.edu, or call 912-478-8883.

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UPCOMING CONFERENCES Southeast Coastal Conference on Languages and Literatures

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference

Georgia Educational Research Association Conference

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference

October 8, 2021

March 6 - 9, 2022

Southern Conference on Children

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

September 23 - 24, 2021

January 22, 2022

February 3 - 4, 2022

Spring 2022

For more information visit www.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/conted/conferences Register Now! • www.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/conted • 11

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