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Opportunities Spring 2012

January - May

Health & Safety pg. 4 Distinctively Dubuque pg. 7 Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing pg. 11 Check out these great courses and much more, inside...

Providing Quality, Personal and Professional Opportunities.

Continuing Education Search, register and pay for continuing education courses at www.nicc.edu/continuinged.

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) continuing education courses are held at our five centers, your local communities, as well as at our two main offices located on the Calmar Campus and in Dubuque at the Town Clock Center for Professional Development.

Computers.................................. 3

Professional Development........ 8

Basic Computer Skills, Software Applications

Business Management/Leadership

Health & Safety.......................... 4

Trades/Industrial Technology. 10

CPR & First Aid, Emergency Services

Carpentry/Construction, Food Service, Industrial Technology/Maintenance

Licensure & Recertification....... 6 Cosmetology, Education, Insurance/Investments, Real Estate

Life & Leisure.............................. 7

Transportation......................... 12 Driver Education, Mandated Driving Programs, Recreational Vehicles

Art & Crafts, Home/Hobbies/Leisure, Sports & Fitness

Whether you are interested in building workplace skills or just something for fun, we have the course that fits your schedule. Northeast Iowa Community College Continuing Education provides innovative learning opportunities that are convenient and affordable to meet your needs.

General Information CEUs/CEHs Interested in taking a class for CEUs/CEHs? Please call to verify that the class meets the specified criteria.

Calmar area: 800.728.2256, ext. 399 • Dubuque area: 563.557.8271, ext. 380 Supply Charges Additional fees are listed in the class description. All fees are due the first session of the course.

Sex Offender Notification Policy NICC maintains procedures that facilitate the prompt notification of appropriate personnel of the presence of an employee or student who is a convicted sex offender. Enrollment decisions and/or attendance stipulations for registered sex offenders are based on the specific details of each case. Iowa Code Section 692A.3A states that registered sex offenders are required to notify the College of their status upon application to the College, enrollment in a non-credit College course or program, or at such time they are placed on a Sex Offender Registry during enrollment at the College. Failure to self-disclose at the time of acceptance or during enrollment could lead to dismissal from the College. In some instances, an individual may be required to obtain written permission from the College to enroll in courses or to continue in a particular program. Students are to notify the campus counselor.

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Computers

Computers

Learn MS Excel 2010 in One Day Level 1

Basic Computer Skills

This class is for users with little or no experience with MS Excel 2010. Students will learn about the new Ribbon interface, and practice data entry and editing, selecting cells and ranges, and formatting cell contents. An introduction to creating charts, using formulas and printing worksheets is also included.

Computers for Adult Learners MS 2010 - Level 1 Designed for the adult student with little or no computer experience, Computers for the Adult Learner will enhance all participants’ skills.

Elementary concepts taught in this class will include basic navigation, the fundamentals of word processing, Internet browsing and email basics.

Supervised lab time the final week will help students apply their new skills in a project of their choice.

A fully illustrated, color textbook is included in the cost of the class.

8254 Tu,Th 6-8p Feb 7–Mar 1 $139

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 105 Carroll 8246 Tu,Th 6-8p Mar 6–Mar 29 $139

Manchester Ctr Tuecke

Computers for Adult Learners MS 2010 - Level 2 This class builds on the elementary concepts taught in Level 1, and introduces beginners to the Microsoft Office 2010 suite. This suite includes software applications typically required for business and home use, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Students will practice creating documents, resumes, budget spreadsheets and slide presentations in a step-by-step, hands-on learning environment.

8270 Tu,Th 6-8p Apr 10–May 3 $139

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 105 Carroll

Software Applications

Learn MS Access 2010 in One Day Level 1 This class is for MS Office users who have little or no experience using Access. Topics introduced in this one day class include the Ribbon interface, creating tables in Datasheet view, previewing and printing data, designing databases, creating database objects, formatting tables, lookup fields, field properties, queries, and more.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 105 8433 M 9a-4p Feb 20 $129 8434 M 9a-4p Apr 16 $129

Addington

8387 Sa 9a-4p Feb 4 $129

Manchester Ctr Smrdel 8435 M 9a-4p Feb 13 $129

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 105 Addington 8436 M 9a-4p Apr 2 $129

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 105 Addington

Learn MS Excel 2010 in One Day Level 2 This intermediate-level class introduces more features of Excel 2010, building on Level 1. Students will learn to create large worksheets and workbooks, tables, outlines and templates. They will also practice inserting clip art, pictures, SmartArt and digital signatures.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 105 8437 M 9a-4p Mar 19 $129 8438 M 9a-4p May 7 $129

Addington

Learn MS PowerPoint 2010 in One Day Level 1 This class teaches the necessary skills to create and deliver a slide show presentation, and requires previous experience with MS Office software.

Students will be introduced to the new Ribbon Interface, and learn to create effective, cohesive presentations using document themes, clip art and graphics. Insertion of charts, bulleted lists and outlines, plus the use of notes, slide transitions and print options are all addressed as well.

8430 Sa 9a-4p Mar 24 $129

Manchester Ctr Smrdel

Learn MS Word 2010 in One Day Level 1 Microsoft Word 2010 is designed to help you create professional quality documents. With the finest document formatting tools, Word helps you organize and write your documents more efficiently.

Word 2010 also includes powerful editing and revising tools so that you can collaborate with others easily. The templates, including basic resumes, jobspecific resumes, agendas, print business cards, and faxes will make these tasks seem effortless.

8394 Sa 9a-4p Feb 25 $129

Manchester Ctr Smrdel

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Health & Safety

Health & Safety CPR & First Aid

Bloodborne Pathogens This class provides essential knowledge to reduce or eliminate the occupational hazards associated with exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Students will understand risks and develop behaviors to protect themselves when exposure occurs. The class is appropriate for those working in healthcare settings, emergency services, massage therapy and dental offices. It is approved by the IPMSB (Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board) for continuing education safety hours for plumbing and heating personnel.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 110 8343 Tu 8-9a Feb 7 $15 8344 Tu 8-9a Apr 10 $15

Sanderfield

Healthcare Provider Certification Class is designed for those enrolled in courses or employed in the healthcare industry. Training is based on the American Heart Association guidelines and will include adult, child and infant CPR, rescue breathing with and without a mask, choking for all ages and the use of the automatic external defibrillator. Student manual and a pocket mask are included in the course fees.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 112 8345 W 6-10p Feb 8 $58 8346 W 6-10p Apr 11 $58

Healthcare Provider Recertification Class is designed for those with a current Healthcare Provider CPR card. Training is based on the American Heart Association guidelines and will include adult, child and infant CPR, rescue breathing with and without a mask, choking for all ages and the use of the automatic external defibrillator. Student manual is included in the course fees. Pocket masks are available for $15.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 112 8347 Th 6-9p Feb 9 $42 8348 Th 6-9p Apr 12 $42

48-Hour National Registry Paramedic Refresher This program covers the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians’ required topics for registration renewal at all levels.

Students may register for all of the sessions or may choose specific sessions, days, or partial days to attend. The program may not cover all of the required recertification hours. CEHs will be provided for all levels of EMS certification for sessions attended.

Classes are scheduled for February 10-12 and March 2-4 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Dubuque County Emergency Responders Training Facility.

For more information, visit www.nicc.edu/continuinged.

Heartsaver CPR & AED IPMSB Approved This class focuses on one-person adult CPR, use of Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and choking. The standards are based on American Heart Association guidelines, and are approved by the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (IPMSB). Certification is good for two years.

These sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 110 8374 Th 7:15-9:15p Jan 12 $49 8375 Th 7:15-9:15p Mar 15 $49

Arensdorf 8376 Th 7:15-9:15p May 17 $49

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 014 Arensdorf

Heartsaver First Aid IPMSB Approved This American Heart Association approved class teaches emergency first aid procedures for use in the case of accidents or sudden illness. It is suitable for construction and industrial workers, complies with OSHA guidelines, and is Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (IPMSB) approved for safety training. Certification is good for two years.

These sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 110 8414 Th 5-7p Jan 12 $49 8415 Th 5-7p Mar 15 $49

Arensdorf 8416 Th 5-7p May 17 $49

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 014 Arensdorf

Medic First Aid Certification This training on emergency procedures for accidents or sudden illness is based on American Heart Association Guidelines and complies with OSHA regulations. Student will receive book and course completion card valid for two years.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 112 8349 Tu 8a-2p Feb 14 $51 8350 Tu 8a-2p Apr 17 $51

Sanderfield

“Small group setting, and I was able to ask questions.”

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Health & Safety

Medic First Aid Recertification Review training on emergency procedures for accidents or sudden illness for those with current medic first aid cards. The standards are based on American Heart Association guidelines. Student will receive book and course completion card good for two years on day of class. Ideal for construction and industrial workers. Complies with OSHA guidelines.

8351 Th 8a-12p Feb 16 $41

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 112 Sanderfield 8352 Th 8a-12p Apr 19 $41

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 110 Sanderfield

Pediatric Medic First Aid Certification This American Heart Association approved class teaches pediatric emergency procedures for accident or sudden illness. Students learn community CPR for cardiac arrest for children and infants, and will be trained to control bleeding, manage shock, remove foreign body airway obstructions, recognize signs of serious illness and care for specific first aid issues. This class is ideal for camp counselors, childcare workers, new parents and grandparents. Students receive a book and course completion card valid for two years.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 112 8353 Sa 8a-2p Jan 28 $49 8354 Sa 8a-2p Apr 28 $49

Kruse

Pediatric Medic First Aid Recertification This American Heart Association approved class is intended for those with a current Pediatric Medic First Aid certification. It reviews pediatric emergency procedures for accident or sudden illness. Students learn community CPR for cardiac arrest for children and infants, and will be trained to control bleeding, manage shock, remove foreign body airway obstructions, recognize signs of serious illness and care for specific first aid issues. This class is ideal for camp counselors, childcare workers, new parents and grandparents. Students receive a book and course completion card valid for two years.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 112 8357 Sa 8a-12p Jan 28 $39 8359 Sa 8a-12p Apr 28 $39

Kruse

Emergency Services

Emergency Medical Responder This class delivers the national standard curriculum for Emergency Medical Responders, as defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is preparatory for the National Registry’s practical and cognitive examinations.

8896 Tu,Th 6-10p Jan 24–Mar 15 $410

Peosta Campus 157 Healey

Emergency Medical Technician This class delivers the national standard curriculum for Emergency Medical Technicians, as defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is preparatory for the National Registry’s practical and cognitive examinations.

8142 M,W,Th 6-9p Jan 11–May 10 $665

Peosta Campus 153 Doerr Register online: www.nicc.edu/continuinged

Online Learning CPR / First Aid Is your company required to have CPR and/or First Aid? Don’t have the time for your employees to attend a class? Online American Heart Association CPR/ First Aid training opportunities are now available through NICC. For more information call: Calmar area: 800.728.2256, ext. 399 Dubuque area: 563.557.8271, ext. 380

Home Study for Health Care Professionals If you are a health care professional, you can earn Continuing Education certificates from the comfort of your home environment. From the topics of Caring for the Patient with Fibromyalgia to Understanding and Supporting Grieving Children, there are many options to earn CEUs or CEHs for your profession.

For more information about this easy and affordable way to update your licensure, call 563.557.8271, ext. 380.

Certified Nurse Aide (75-Hour) Is your heart’s desire to work with residents in a long-term care facility or does your future hold plans for attending a nursing program? Either way, our 75-hour Nurse Aide state of Iowa approved course will pave your way to a career in helping others.

It will prepare you for employment as a nurse aide and may also be a prerequisite for admission into nursing programs.

For more information on this exciting and challenging healthcare career, visit www.nicc.edu/continuinged or call: Calmar area: 800.728.2256, ext. 399 Dubuque area: 563.557.8271, ext. 380 NICC Continuing Education

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Licensure & Recertification

Licensure & Recertification

Insurance / Investments

Disability Income: Most Important of All?

Cosmetology

Cosmetology Iowa Law Online This 2-hour Iowa law class meets requirements established by the Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences. All class work is completed online.

Preregistration is required so that students can be assigned log-in and password information prior to the class start date. Registration dealine: January 26, 2012 8408 Online/Mai

Feb 1–Feb 29

$40

Cosmetology Professionals

Calmar area: Monday, Feb 6, 2012

Watch your mail for brochures announcing course topics. For more information, visit www.nicc.edu/continuinged or call 800.728.2256, ext. 399.

Education

Diverse Learners The design of the course will encourage participants to examine their own perceptions and utilize their community college student population and the associated community for authentic examples.

This course includes the exploration of a variety of ‘differences’ that can be described as diverse learners and factors of importance in effective interaction. The course will begin with a section on development of the ‘self’, identity, and culture as significant factors in understanding oneself and others. Examples of differences explored in the course are: ethnicity, gender, age, socioeconomic status, learning styles, and those with special needs as applied to the college learning environment.

Participants will have the opportunity to utilize the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as applied to learning style differences.

May 10–Aug 16 $299

History of Community Colleges This class explores the historical significance and unique characteristics of community colleges in the United States. The philosophy, mission, and purpose of community colleges will be explored as well as the various areas of a comprehensive community college system. Additional topics of discussion will include student population, college organization, faculty and staff, and outcomes accountability.

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There are insurance risks we are all aware of automobile accidents or house fires - but there are hidden risks we may not think about. Do people insure for mold and dry rot? Is there coverage under the homeowner policy to cover these risks? This class will discuss special endorsements, mold/dry rot mitigation, legal claims, responsibilities of sellers and precautions for buyers.

8257 W 3-5:50p Apr 18 $45

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106A Taylor

Umbrella for Everyone, Rain or Shine?

Dubuque area: Sunday, Feb 5, 2012

2018 Online/Schaefer

8407 W 8-10:50a Apr 18 $45

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106A VanMeter

Mold/Dry Rot: The Hidden Risks

NICC Continuing Education helps cosmetologists in Iowa meet their requirements for license recertification by providing continuing education classes. Join instructor Jean Boss for an 8-hour continuing education class including 2 hours of Iowa Law & Sanitation.

2019 Online/Schaefer

People purchase life insurance, but no one thinks about what would happen if they were disabled even though disability is far more likely than death during their working years. We think ‘that won’t happen to me’ because it is uncomfortable to think about accidents or illness. ‘But disability coverage is expensive,’ you say. Yet, if you can’t afford the insurance coverage, imagine how difficult it would be to live with out your entire income. It’s time to address this reality with your clients.

Jan 12–Apr 19

$298

What is a personal umbrella policy? Does everyone need one? If you already insure your home and your autos, where do you draw the line? What does an umbrella policy usually cost? Does it protect all of your assets? What does it protect and against what?

Where do you buy one? Can you compare costs?

Does it cover the whole family? Does it cover for business related issues too, or is that another policy?

Everyone is saying something is new and changing in these policies, so what was the before and what’s new now? Do we have choices? The ‘tell me everything I need to know’ 3-hour version.

8214 W 12-2:40p Apr 18 $45

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106A Taylor

Real Estate

12-Hour Buying Practices This 12-hour class will familiarize students with real estate buying practices such as qualifying buyers, financing, working with buyers, writing offers and responsibilities and services during closings.

Mandatory Pre-License, Mandatory First-Time Renewal or Elective Credit.

8445 F 6-10p Sa 8a-5p Mar 9–Mar 10 $130

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106A IAR

12-Hour Developing Professionalism Are real estate agents really unethical? What are the ethical problems facing real estate practitioners today?

Can ethics be taught? These are some of the questions addressed in this 12-hour class. In addition to meeting Iowa licensing requirements, the class also satisfies NAR (National Association of Realtors) membership renewal requirements. Mandatory Pre-License, Mandatory First-Time Renewal or Elective Credit.

8446 F 6-10p Sa 8a-5p Mar 16–Mar 17 $130

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106A IAR

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Life & Leisure

Online Learning Providing online learning when you need it, where you want it.

Self-paced • Convenient • Affordable • Variety of topics • Quality instructors Partnering with national online education providers ed2go and ProTrain, NICC offers you a variety of online courses to develop specific personal and professional skills or career training programs to develop the workforce skills necessary to enter a new field or advance your current career.

Visit www.nicc.edu/continuinged to search for the online course that is right for you.

12-Hour Listing Practices

This course acquaints the student with the proper listing practices for residential real estate. In the course students will cover: steps to preparing a competitive market analysis, estimating net proceeds, listing presentations and contracts, marketing and servicing listings, presenting offers and responsibilities and services during closings.

Mandatory Pre-License, Mandatory First-Time Renewal or Elective Credit.

8444 F 6-10p Sa 8a-5p Mar 2–Mar 3 $130

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106A IAR

60-Hour Salesperson Pre-License

This class teaches the Iowa Real Estate Commission prescribed course of study which includes law of agency, real estate law & conveyancing, legal descriptions & zoning, trust accounts & closing statements, real estate insurance, Iowa license law & commission rules, law of contracts, fair housing, appraising, financing, real estate mathematics and taxation.

8406 F 6-10p Sa,Su 8a-5p Feb 3–Feb 19 $485

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 110 IAR

Dyslexia Tutoring Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) offers a tutoring program for people with dyslexia. We use an Orton-Gillingham method of teaching which is a systematic, explicit and intensive method of instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension strategies that is designed for one-on-one tutoring of children, teens and adults. Each one-hour session is $40. If you or someone you know has dyslexia, register today!

For more information or to register, contact the Dubuque Learning Center at 888.642.2338, ext. 100.

Register online: www.nicc.edu/continuinged

Life & Leisure Art & Cr afts

T-Shirt Quilting Need a graduation gift? Have an overcrowded dresser drawer of keepsake t-shirts? Then create a t-shirt quilt! Bring 12-15 logo t-shirts (washed without fabric softener) and learn to prepare the shirts and assemble your quilt. Please bring straight pins, scissors, thread, general ruler, a mat and a rotary cutter. Also bring 1/2 yard of sheer weight interfacing per t-shirt or purchase it at the store the night of the class.

8400 Th 6-9p Feb 23–Mar 8 $30

Manchester/Quiltmaker’s Shoppe Wilgenbusch

Home / Hobbies / Leisure

Distinctively Dubuque New to the Dubuque area? Join us to discover Dubuque traditions, arts and culture, leisure activities and the vibrant night life. Participate in networking activities, get a sneak-peek at up-andcoming projects in the area and become familiar with the non-profit organizations, businesses and educational system. The first session will be at Northeast Iowa Community College at the Town Clock Center and then we will meet at various locations in Dubuque. There is not a better way to get to know your Dubuque community, it’s leaders and other newcomers!

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106C 6203 W 5:30-8:30p Jan 18–Feb 15 $50 6204 W 5:30-8:30p Mar 7–Apr 4 $50 6205 W 5:30-8:30p Apr 18–May 16 $50

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Life & Leisure

Shop Like a Super Coupon Queen Do you want to save money? Learn to shop like a super coupon queen! You will discover where to find coupons, how to organize them, what products you should never pay full price for, what to stockpile and how to ‘stack’ coupons to maximize savings at the grocery store and drugstores.

8395 Sa 9-11a Feb 4 $19

Manchester Ctr Kenyon 8386 Th 6-8p Feb 23 $19

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106A Kenyon

Sports & Fitness

Facebook® and Twitter® for Business Intermediate Maximize your Facebook and Twitter business pages! After a brief review of the beginner class, we will cover posting examples and frequency, linking Facebook to Twitter, handling praise and complaints, and finding your brand’s authentic voice. Page promotion will be discussed along with Insight analytics and other features. There will be hands-on demonstrations, tricks and tips, and time for questions.

6728 Th 10a-12p May 3

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 112

$39 Social Sense

Facebook® and Twitter® for Business Advanced

Aqua Aerobics This is a low impact aerobics class utilizing both shallow and deep water exercises designed for all ages and fitness levels.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Hempstead HS Pool 8391 M 7:30-8:30p Feb 13–Apr 16 $39 8393 Th 7:30-8:30p Feb 16–Apr 19 $39

Barbaro

Learn more advanced social media techniques for your business. After a brief review of the intermediate class, we will cover technical Facebook and Twitter features, including installing 3rd party apps, creating a Facebook ad, promotional campaign examples, using Insight analytics to track your success and embedding social media pages to your website. Other social media sites and technologies will also be discussed.

6729 Th 10a-12p May 24

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 112

$39 Social Sense

“The instructor was very knowledgeable about the class. He made it fun and interesting.”

- Jenny Manders SHRM Essentials of HR Management Newly updated with the latest HR developments, this course addresses six key HR management practices delivered in a blended learning experience that combines print and online tools with the benefits of instructor-led class.

The 6 modules include: Human Resource Management, Employment Law, Recruitment and Selection, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Development, and Performance Management.

Professional Development Business Management / Leadership

Facebook® and Twitter® for Business Basic Does your business benefit from the use of social media? Come learn the basics of Facebook and Twitter. You will learn why businesses use social media, what platform is right for your business, and how to set up Facebook and Twitter accounts and pages. Understand the impact of account and privacy settings, the significance of a profile image, how to add and use applications, and the mechanics of switching between personal and business accounts. Master the steps to upload photos, update profiles and status, and things like managing administrators, linking, and syncing. You will emerge with a whole new set of skills and perhaps a new Facebook and/or Twitter account.

6727 Th 10a-12p Apr 19

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 112

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8399 Tu 6:30-9:30p Apr 3–May 8 $419

Peosta Campus CC1 Saffold

Taming the Writing Tiger This class offers business writers interesting, practical ideas that will enhance the quality of written communication in business letters, reports, memos and e-mail. Learn strategies for composing clear, concise, persuasive writing along with valuable lessons on editing the grammar, usage and mechanics of formal written English. ‘Taming the Writing Tiger’ uses humorous examples and practice exercises to help business writers polish and perfect their communication skills and achieve greater business success.

6726 F 8:30a-4p Feb 10 $115

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106A Brimeyer

$39 Social Sense

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Professional Development

Invest in your Human Capital

Information Technology

Looking to build your workplace skills or advance your career? Then consider investing in yourself with one of our many professional development courses.

Get the workforce skills needed for a career in Information Technology. NICC has the courses you need.

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Business Writing Change Management Conflict Resolution Career Transitions Creative Thinking Customer Service Intercultural Competence Leadership Microsoft Excel (Levels 1 and 2) Teamwork Time Management

For information on classes, visit www.nicc.edu/continuinged and search our Professional Development courses.

Need Training for Your Company?

Northeast Iowa Community College can provide innovative and customized courses to assist you in developing a skilled workforce. Training can be provided in a variety of areas: industrial technology, supervision and leadership, productivity improvement, safety, technology and more. Whether onsite at your workplace or at one of our locations, we can respond to your organization’s needs.

For more information call: Calmar area: 800.728.2256, ext. 399 Dubuque area: 563.557.8271, ext. 380

Administrative Professionals’ Day April 25, 2012 Administrative Professionals do so much “behind the scenes” to make others’ jobs go smoothly! Reward them with a day of their own to enjoy the camaraderie of their peers, a lighthearted presentation and tasty luncheon.

Give your dedicated staff a chance to celebrate their special day!

For more information on this year’s event, visit www.nicc.edu/continuinged or call 563.557.8271, ext. 380.

Cyber Security Workforce Fundamentals Get an overview of information security history, terminology, basic work place procedures, personal computing security, systems administration security, and internet awareness.

In addition, gain insight into workforce specific guidelines for career paths in IT, Health Care, Energy and Federal employment.

CompTIA A+ Fundamentals for Computer Troubleshooting and Support This 5-day practical “hands-on” course is the essential foundation for newcomers to PC support. It provides students with the necessary training to ensure proficiency in PC installation and troubleshooting skills. Students will learn the fundamental principles of supporting desktop and portable computers and operating systems plus network and print devices and applications. The course has been developed to produce competent PC support engineers who are capable of taking and passing CompTIA’s A+ Certification exams or other similar qualifications.

Enterprise Data Center Fundamentals Gain knowledge in the primary concepts and terminology associated with an Enterprise Data Center. Topics include physical data center environment, server basics, storage basics, networking, security, systems management, consolidation, and disaster recovery. Also supports creating and managing for “Green IT” data center efficiencies.

For more information, visit www.nicc.edu/ continuinged or call 563.557.8271, ext. 380.

Used Auto Dealers Used Auto Dealers 5-hour continuing education renewal classes are available in 2012. Used motor vehicle license holders are required to take a 5-hour renewal class within 24 months before they submit an application for renewal. These Iowa Independent Auto Dealers Association (IIADA) approved courses meet the required certification to sell used cars in the state of Iowa.

Carknowlogy: Financing Regulations and Responsibilities Calmar area: Sept 28 Dubuque area: Jun 29, Nov 30 Paperwork, Paperwork, Paperwork Calmar area: Sept 28 Dubuque area: Jun 29 Environmental and Safety Compliance Calmar area: Sept 28 Dubuque area: Jun 29, Nov 30 Compliance Tools for Buy Here, Pay Here Dealers Dubuque area: Nov 30 For more information, visit www.nicc.edu/continuinged or call: Calmar area: 800.728.2256, ext. 399 Dubuque area: 563.557.8271, ext. 380

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Trades / Industrial Technology

Trades / Industrial Technology Carpentry / Construction

Certified Construction Flagger This class trains students to control traffic in, around and through construction work zones. It is offered by the National Safety Council and meets federal standards for construction traffic control. It also meets standards established by the state of Illinois.

All sections meet at Peosta Campus/NECAS AG3 7421 W 8a-12p Feb 22 $86 7422 W 8a-12p Mar 21 $86 7423 W 8a-12p Apr 18 $86

Neenan

The nutrition department is responsible for supplying the patient with meals yet often times it is these staff members who do not have a full understanding of the reasoning behind the diet order, making it difficult to make the correct food choices. This course covers basic nutrition principles, diets for different disease conditions and how those diets are translated into menu planning and meal service. ** 2022 Online/Foster

Mar 12–Apr 20

$170

Institutional Food Service Management

Food Service

Institutional Food Service Certificate This 100-Hour Institutional Food Service (IFS) Supervisor Training Program (consisting of 5 courses - Sanitation & Safety, Management, Meal Service, Modified Diets and Food Preparation) is offered ENTIRELY online. None of the five classes in the IFS program pre-requisites the other, you can start with any class at any time. If you successfully complete each class as it is offered, it is possible to receive your 100-Hour IFS certificate in one year or less. The entire 100-Hour IFS Certificate Program is accepted as class work already successfully completed (grandfathered in) by many of the educational institutions who offer the 250-Hour Certified Dietary Manager’s (CDM) Program. Once enrolled, ask your instructor about this opportunity for advanced education and certification in your profession. **Students are required to purchase their own new or used textbooks. NICC bookstores do not stock the books for these classes.

Institutional Food Service Food Preparation & Lab Learn the basic principles and the development of techniques for preparation and evaluation of product quality. Prepare and evaluate foods by emphasizing the quality control and quantity preparation techniques you are learning.

Assignments include food preparation at your own institutional facility under your proctor’s supervision.

The Food Preparation and Food Preparation Lab segments are offered through this one online course. If students have already completed one of these two, they are still required to take this entire online course. ** 2021 Online/Foster

Institutional Food Service Modified Diets

Jan 9–Mar 2

$395

Identify and understand personnel management responsibilities of the food service supervisor. Define the principles and procedures used to recruit, select, train, and evaluate employees. Study the on-going relationship between the supervisor and employee in food service. Apply theory to the situation at work through suggested activities. ** 2023 Online/Foster

May 7–Jun 22

$225

Industrial Technology / Maintenance

2009 Uniform Plumbing Code Update This 6-hour class teaches plumbing code related to backflow prevention, drainage systems, vent systems, trap and interceptors and fuel gas systems. This class is approved by the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (IPMSB) for 2 hours of Plumbing Code and 4 hours of Plumbing Discipline.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106A 8378 W 3-9p Jan 25 $249 8379 W 3-9p Apr 25 $249

Williams

Basic Stick Welding This 32-hour class teaches production of quality stick welds and addresses the use of stick welding in a variety of fabrication applications. Safety, electrode selection, machine settings, weld sizing and other basic concepts are taught and practiced.

Attendance at the safety orientation on the first day of class is mandatory.

8228 Tu,W,Th 5-9p Feb 21–Mar 7 $325

Manchester/W Delaware HS Harms 8233 M,W 5-9p Mar 19–Apr 11 $325

Peosta Campus/Ind Tech 239 Dougherty

“One of the biggest strengths of this class is that we actually went out into the factory and put some of these concepts to work.”

- Joe Bolsinger 10

Northeast Iowa Community College | Continuing Education / Spring 2012

563.557.8271, ext. 380

Trades / Industrial Technology

Basic Welding

Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing

This 80-hour class teaches welding fundamentals including safety, welding symbols and shop math, while providing hands-on MIG and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, air arc cutting and reclaim welding practice. Students will complete 10 hours of instruction on a computer numerical controlled (CNC) plasma table, and be familiar with basic commands necessary to operate CNC cutting tables in industry.

This 32-hour class teaches manufacturing fundamentals including basic shop math, blueprint reading/ geometric dimensioning & tolerancing, measuring tools and gauging, CNC fundamentals, threaded fastener assembly techniques, and modern manufacturing process models and concepts. This is an excellent opportunity to explore a career in manufacturing.

8238 M,W 5-9p Jan 30–Feb 29 $395

Peosta Campus/Ind Tech 239 Dougherty 8235 Tu,W,Th 5-9p Feb 15–Mar 29 $695

Manchester/W Delaware HS Harms

8253 Tu,Th 5-9p Mar 27–Apr 26 $349

Dubuque Ctr 308 Neises

Blueprint Reading This 16-hour class provides an introduction to engineering drawings, multi-view drawings and sectional views. Students learn to read dimensions, tolerances and part feature specifications, and will be able to apply detail drawings to assembly drawings. They will also be able to apply dimensions and tolerances, explain orientation in a multi-view drawing, and use third angle projection of main view and sectional view drawings.

8250 M,W 5-9p Mar 5–Mar 14 $195

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 112 Neises 8251 Tu,Th 5-9p Mar 6–Mar 15 $195

Manchester/Delaware HS Neises

HVAC Update This 4-hour class addresses proper installation procedures including sizing of exhaust air, chimneys, vents and duct systems while identifying common mistakes and misinterpretations. Participants MUST bring a copy of the 2009 IMC (International Mechanical Code) book for reference.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106A 8381 Th 5:30-9:30p Jan 26 $100 8382 Th 5:30-9:30p Apr 26 $100

Reed

Hydronics Training - IPMSB Approved This 4-hour class addresses new and updated information about hydronics systems and related water control systems. It satisfies the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (IPMSB) requirements for hydronics training.

8384 Th 5-9p Apr 26

Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106B

$95

Intermediate Production Welding This 32-hour class provides hands-on MIG welding experience involving print and process requirements, and will discuss employers’ expectations regarding quality and productivity.

Students will become familiar with the production environment to increase weld speed while paying close attention to the strictest quality requirements.

8252 Tu,W,Th 5-9p Mar 14–Mar 29 $325

Manchester/W Delaware HS Harms

International Mechanical Code (IMC) Update This class is approved by the IPMSB (Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board) for 2 hours of mechanical code. The class will address code updates applicable to HVAC and related water control systems.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Town Clock Ctr 106A 8388 Th 3-5p Jan 26 $149 8392 Th 3-5p Apr 26 $149

Reed Register online: www.nicc.edu/continuinged

Adult Education & Family LIteracy Northeast Iowa Community College offers Adult Education and Family Literacy classes throughout northeast Iowa.

General Education Development (GED) The General Education Development (GED) program allows those who have not finished high school to earn a General Education Development Diploma from the state of Iowa.

The diploma shows that individuals have achieved a level of educational development comparable to that of a high school graduate.

English Language English Language instruction is offered through the Adult Literacy Program to help people with limited English to learn the English language.

Adult Basic Education Adult Basic Education instruction is offered through the Adult Literacy Program to help people with limited or “rusty” academic skills.

Tier 1 classes are vocationally-based and are designed for students with learning challenges, who want to build on their current skills. Tier 2 classes are academically oriented and are designed for students who want to “brush up” on skills that could help them in their daily lives, who need help in passing college entrance/ work-related exams or taking the GED. Fees associated with Adult Literacy education include annual program fee of $25 (non-refundable), GED or English Language textbook fees (optional), and GED testing fee of $75. For information, contact the Dubuque Center for Education at 888.642.2338, ext. 100.

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Transportation

Transportation

“Clear directions, encouraging and attentive instruction. Worked very well with different skill levels.”

Driver Education

High School Driver Education This class teaches novice drivers the knowledge, driving skills and attitudes necessary to become safe, low-risk, responsible drivers. The class satisfies the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, and includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.

All sections meet at Dubuque Ctr 100 8277 M,Tu,Th 6-8:30p Feb 6–Mar 5 8278 M,Tu,Th 6-8:30p May 1–May 29

- Karen Hatcher

$349 $349

High School Driver Education Bernard This class teaches novice drivers the knowledge, driving skills and attitudes necessary to become safe, low-risk, responsible drivers. The class satisfies the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, and includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.

8866 Sa,Su 11a-2p Mar 24–Apr 29 $349

Bernard Elem Gym Michel

High School Driver Education Dubuque Senior

This class teaches novice drivers the knowledge, driving skills and attitudes necessary to become safe, low-risk, responsible drivers. The class satisfies the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, and includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 12 hours of simulated driving and 3 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.

All sections meet at Dubuque Sr HS 8454 M-F 6-7:30a Jan 17–Mar 14 $349

Mason 8455 M-Th 2:30-5p Jan 17–Mar 14 $349

Cesaretti 8285 M-F 6-7:30a Mar 19–May 17 $349 8286 M-F 2:30-4:30p Mar 19–May 11 $349

Mason

This class teaches novice drivers the knowledge, driving skills and attitudes necessary to become safe, low-risk, responsible drivers. The class satisfies the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, and includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.

High School Driver Education Dyersville

High School Driver Education Hempstead

This class teaches novice drivers the knowledge, driving skills and attitudes necessary to become safe, low-risk, responsible drivers. The class satisfies the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, and includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.

All sections meet at Dyersville/Beckman HS 8865 Tu,Th 3-5:30p Feb 14–Mar 22 $349

Pearson 8875 M-Th 7-9a May 22–Jun 21 $349

Meinert

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High School Driver Education Epworth

8880 Tu,W,F 8:15-9:45a Jan 17–Mar 16 $349

W Dubuque/Epworth HS Leonhart

This class teaches novice drivers the knowledge, driving skills and attitudes necessary to become safe, low-risk, responsible drivers. The class satisfies the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, and includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 12 hours of simulated driving and 3 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.

All sections meet at Dubuque/Hempstead HS 8412 M-F 6-7:30a Jan 17–Mar 14 $349

Pearson 8413 M-Th 2:30-5p Jan 17–Mar 14 $349

Lytle 8283 M-F 6-7:30a Mar 19–May 17 $349

Pearson 8284 M-F 2:30-4:30p Mar 19–May 17 $349

Lytle

Northeast Iowa Community College | Continuing Education / Spring 2012

563.557.8271, ext. 380

Transportation

Mandated Driving Programs

Recreational Vehicles

Defensive Driving

Moped Safety

This 6-hour National Safety Council class is the most widely used driver safety program in the world. The class trains drivers in collision prevention techniques while promoting an attitude of mutual understanding, courtesy and cooperation on the road. Successful completion of this class may qualify drivers for ticket dismissal and insurance discounts.

This class is required by the state of Iowa for students who are 14 years of age or older who do not possess a driver’s license. Students learn the rules of the road, safe driving skills and laws governing moped use. Upon successful completion of the class, students receive a DOT (Department of Transportation) certificate which must be presented at the drivers license office to apply for the moped license. Students must be at least 13 years old to take the class.

8259 Sa 8a-2:30p Jan 28 $45

Dubuque Ctr 102 Doerr 8362 M,Tu 6-9p Feb 6–Feb 7 $45

Dubuque Ctr 302 Smith 8261 Sa 8a-2:30p Feb 25 $45

Dubuque Ctr 102 Doerr 8363 M,Tu 6-9p Mar 5–Mar 6 $45

Dubuque Ctr 302 Smith 8263 Sa 8a-2:30p Mar 24 $45

Dubuque Ctr 102 Baumhover 8364 M,Tu 6-9p Apr 16–Apr 17 $45

Dubuque Ctr 302 Smith 8265 Sa 8a-2:30p Apr 28 $45

Dubuque Ctr 102 Baumhover 8365 M,Tu 6-9p May 7–May 8 $45

Dubuque Ctr 302 Smith 8267 Sa 8a-2:30p May 12 $45

Dubuque Ctr 102 Baumhover

8341 Sa 8a-2p Mar 10 $25

Dubuque Ctr 100 Baumhover 8417 Sa 8a-2p Apr 21 $25

Manchester Ctr Baumhover 8420 Sa 8a-2p May 5 $25

Peosta Campus/NECAS AG2 Baumhover

It is easy to register for continuing education classes at www.nicc.edu/continuinged!

New classes are added daily!

Begin your Pathway to a Better Paying Career Do you want to achieve a rewarding career?

Are you seeking skill development programs to improve your job prospects?

Are you interested in developing your work-ready skills?

Consider one of these certificate training programs at NICC that can lead to employment within northeast Iowa.

Business/Information Technology Cyber Security Certification Network/Server Certification Preparation Manufacturing/Industrial Technology Career Welding Certificate Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Certificate Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing Paint Technician These certificate programs are approved continuing education for NICC’s Gap Tuition Assistance program, which is available to qualifying individuals. Iowa’s workforce and unemployed workers can benefit from these certification programs to enter jobs that provide sustainable wages.

To register for a free information session, call 563.557.8271, ext. 130.

Register online: www.nicc.edu/continuinged

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Registration Information NICC Continuing Education

Online Registration: www.nicc.edu/continuinged Calmar Area Registration:

Phone

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Mail

800.728.2256 or 563.562.3263, ext. 399 563.562.3719 NICC Continuing Education P.O. Box 400 Calmar, IA 52132-0400

Dubuque Area Registration:

Phone

563.557.8271, ext. 380

Fax

563.557.0319

Mail

NICC Town Clock Center for Professional Development 680 Main Street, Suite 100 Dubuque, IA 52001-6815

Quick, Convenient Online Registration (Recommended browser is Internet Explorer. An email account is required for online registration.)

Step 1: Go to www.nicc.edu/continuinged Click Sign In. New Students: Click on Create New Student Profile. On the next page, you will be asked to create a Login and a Password; note this information for future reference. Complete the remainder of the profile form and click Submit.

Returning Students: Enter your username and password, and click Sign In. If you do not remember your password, click on Forgot Your Password to have a temporary password emailed to you. Once you log in, you may edit your profile to create a new password.

Step 2: Select Courses Click Classes in the Options Menu located on the left of the screen and locate your course by category. Or click Search in the Options Menu and enter search criteria to locate your course. Once you find your course, you may click on the course title to view the full course description. To select the course, click Add to Cart. You may continue to review courses and select by clicking Add to Cart.

Step 3: Checkout In the Shopping Cart, click Checkout to begin the payment process. When you reach the Shopping Cart page, you have the option of choosing additional classes, removing classes from your cart or canceling your order.

Before processing your checkout, please review and agree to the Refund Policy provided by clicking the check box for each class. Click Checkout to proceed. At Payment Process, please review your order and enter the requested credit card information and select Process Payment to complete your order.

That is it! You will receive an email confirmation of your registration and transaction. You may also log in at any time to view your current (and past) registrations and transactions.

Tuition and Fees Classes require pre-registration and payment. We accept MasterCard®, Visa® and Discover® for all classes. Class registrations are due one-week prior to the start of class. Registrations are not valid until payment is received.

A confirmation email is issued for online registrations. No return confirmation or receipt is issued for other forms of registration.

Enrollment and Cancellation Policy Classes and workshops are subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment is not attained. In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified. Some classes may have limited enrollment due to space or other limitations.

Refund Policy If a class is cancelled by NICC, a full refund will be issued. No refund will be given if the participant cancels 5 business days or less prior to class start date. Note that some fees are not refundable.

Weather Cancellations In the event that classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, announcements will be made on your local radio/TV stations or call – Calmar area: 800.728.2256, ext. 399 or Dubuque area: 563.557.8271, ext. 380.

Continuing education classes held at school district locations are cancelled if the school district closes due to inclement weather.

Gift Certificates Contact Continuing Education for more information on how to give the perfect gift: “The Gift of Education.”

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Motorcycle Basic Rider A full slate of classes will be offered on the Peosta Campus in Spring/Summer, 2012. A brochure of these Basic Rider classes will be available after February 1, 2012.

Please call NICC Continuing Education at 563.557.8271, ext. 380 to have your name added to the mailing list to receive the brochure, or visit www.nicc.edu/continuinged for dates, times and registration details.

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