COnTInUIng PROFessIOnal edUCaTIOn
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BUSINESS CAREER TRAINING
Introduction to Interior decorating (1 Credit) Do you walk into a room and say/feel, “WOW, this room needs something!” Then, this course is an ideal way to have fun while learning how to DECORATE! We’ll cover the why’s and how’s of selecting colors, flooring, lighting, furniture and more. An outline and handouts in related subject matter will be provided. You can actually work hands-on to decorate a room of your choice while keeping the project budget-sensitive. By the end of the course, the area you chose will reflect something practical and useful for all members of the household. Professional guest speakers, a fieldtrip to a local store, and learning how to organize and present a personal/client presentation board will be included. Mark Iverson II works for a local painting company that has been in business for over 23 years. His work was featured on HGTV and he has won several awards for best paint design from the HBA in Rockford IL. • Course #: ART 059 RV Reg Code: 4792 Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm BELL SCHOOL ROAD CTR Mark Iverson
6/15-8/3 4 Sessions Room 007 $99
home Inspection licensure Program
Home Inspection Licensure Program Exploring the Home Inspection Profession – An Overview Are you the kind of person who: doesn’t want to be tied to a desk all day; has a desire to run a small business; is interested in construction and how things work; has a technical mind and likes to figure things out; is organized and clear-thinking; enjoys meeting and helping people and is willing to learn and take initiative? If that sounds like you, then now is the perfect time to start taking steps toward a challenging and rewarding career in home inspection! Information on the six-day blended Home Inspection course; an opportunity to ask questions and insight into the Home Inspection profession will be included in this FREE session. Please note: Register through Rock Valley College at (815) 921-3900. • Course #: OSB 012 RV Reg Code: 4153 Saturday, 9:00-11:00 am KISWAUKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL Bellman Group
6/11 1 Session Room A225 FREE
home Inspection licensure Program –On-line (5 credits) This self-paced on-line class requires reading from the book – Home Referen ce Book; ISBN: 0-7931-8093-7. You will be building a home inspection report as you travel through the program. Each section has a quiz to confirm that you have the knowledge to proceed. These quizzes can be taken from your home. The lessons will require you to answer questions as you read through the book. The final exam is a proctored exam. We will assist you in finding a proctor to witness you taking this exam. You will have full access to Charles Bellefontaine and Corey Friedman during, and after the classes as support while you build your business. This online class does not include the required 10 hours of live training (lab time) you need in order to sit for the state exam. You will have the option of attending one of our 5 live field training classes at no additional cost, or you can set up a time with a field trainer for an additional fee of approx. $150/day. For more information email Charles@thehomeinspectors.com. TO REGISTER, pay and provide us with your e-mail address call (815) 921-3900. Cost: $450 Instructors: Chuck Bellefontaine and Corey Friedman
(5 credits) Prepare for the Illinois Home Inspection State Licensing Exam with this state-approved course, consisting of classroom, online and in-field instruction with two live home inspections. Topics include the physical components of a home, communication skills, knowledge of professional practices, what may go wrong as well as the cause and implications of problems that result. Participants will receive clear direction concerning what to look for during an inspection, such as signs of non-performance due to old age, deferred maintenance, weather damage, and poor workmanship. Our instructors are experienced licensed home inspectors and active members of the American Society of Home Inspectors [ASHI]. Upon completion of the approved pre-licensing course, applicants must pass the Home Inspection State Licensing Exam before they are eligible for a license in the State of Illinois. [Cost of exam is NOT included in the course fee]. E-mail access and an internet connection are required. Classroom instruction will be held at Kishwaukee College in Malta, Illinois, in computer lab A-350, which is accessible through the Conference Center. Kishwaukee College classroom sessions held OnlY on the following dates: Saturday, July 9, 8 am-4 pm Saturday, July 16, 8 am-4 pm Saturday, July 23, 8 am -4 pm Saturday, July 30, 8 am-4 pm Saturday, August 6, 8 am-4 pm The last class meeting will be in-field instruction with the classroom portion held at Rock Valley College, Woodward Technology Center, Room G02, on: Saturday, August 13, at 8 am-6 pm note: Students MUST register prior to June 24, 2011 through Rock Valley College. Once registered, you will be mailed textbooks, syllabus, and instructions for the online portion of the class. Please REGISTER early. You must complete homework prior to the first full day of class. RVC is offering this program in cooperation with Elgin Community College, Kishwaukee College, and Illinois Valley Community College. Please note: Register through Rock Valley College. To Register Call (815) 921-3900 and refer to Course # BUS 095 KCC Cost: $899 Instructors: Charles Bellefontaine and Corey Friedman
Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school. ~Albert Einstein
Paralegal/legal assistant/lawyer’s assistant Certificate Program RVC Continuing Professional Education, in collaboration with Midwest Paralegal Studies, offers a 12-month Paralegal Certificate of Completion to those who complete all five courses in the series. This generalist program provides the novice or those currently working in the legal field, a comprehensive overview of all the paralegal roles and responsibilities. Tuition for each of the five classes is $195. The total cost to complete the fivecourse certificate series is $975 (includes all study materials). about the Instructor: Zoran V. Perovanovich has been a paralegal educator and consultant for more than 20 years in the tri-state area. He is the founder and instructor of Midwest Paralegal Studies and is dedicated to coordinate flexible, low-cost entry-level paralegal tutoring throughout the country. http:// www.paralegalstudies.com
how the Program Works This is a private online tutoring program designed to let you work at a pace comfortable for your busy lifestyle. At the beginning of each course, students will access all of the lectures and study materials they will need online on the website. Courses may be taken in any order; however, we recommend students take classes in the order in which they are listed below. The program begins with a free, one-hour orientation seminar held on-line (required prior to registering). Dates for Summer classes (Thursdays - 7 Weeks): June 2 – July 14
Paralegal Orientation (required prior to registration): Free$ Online Information session Is the paralegal career for you? Paralegal, legal assistant, lawyer’s assistant are all titles used interchangeably to describe individuals who work with attorneys and other professionals in the field of law. Our Paralegal Certificate Program is explained in this free information seminar online at: http://www.paralegalstudies.com/free_orientation.htm TO RegIsTeR and pay call RVC Continuing Professional education at (815) 921-3900.
Paralegal Research (1 Credit) This course presents an overview of entry-level paralegal research and writing tools. All students will access law resources online and at the local library once a week for specific assignments. In addition, each student will write an office legal memo using legal techniques and current rules of law applying the same to support a conclusion based upon the IRAC analytical reasoning technique. All work must be submitted online. Cost $195
Paralegal Jurisprudence (1 Credit) This course presents an overview of the paralegal profession including many of the more popular entry-level areas of legal specialization (family, corporate, probate, real estate, immigration, bankruptcy law, and many others). All students will be required to select and pursue at least one specialty area and write a twelve-part report for substantive career development. Each student will also be required to take weekly quizzes and a final exam online. Cost $195