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ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE GUIDE Fall 2023

Online, Non-Credit Career Training and Skill Building Programs

University of Houston ONLINE NON-CREDIT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The University of Houston’s Online and Special Programs partnership with Ed2Go provides non-credit online skill building and career training courses. Courses are taught by highly qualified instructors and provide discussion opportunities for you and your fellow classmates. Instructor-led and self-paced course options available. Choose from hundreds of topics to find an engaging course that’s right for you. All courses are offered 100% online.

PROGRAM OPTIONS Skill Building Programs

Enroll in a wide range of highly interactive courses to learn a new hobby or enhance your skill level. Earn a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the program.

Career Training Programs

Learn new skills and prepare for industryrecognized certifications. Gain an immersive experience in the field of study. Earn a certificate of completion upon successfully completing the final course exam.

Course Bundles

Register for multiple courses within a value suite and receive a discount lower than the cost of registering for the same courses individually.

COURSE FORMAT OPTIONS Instructor-led Courses • • • • •

Fixed monthly start dates 6 weeks of course access Asynchronous delivery Peer to peer and peer to instructor discussion 2 lessons released weekly

Self-paced Courses • • •

Start anytime Minimum 3 month course access All lessons available upon enrollment

COURSE CATEGORIES Business Management & Operations

Career Training Courses ..................................................4 Skill Building Courses .......................................................6

Health Care

Career Training Courses ...................................................8 Skill Building Courses .......................................................9

Education & Human Services

Career Training Courses ................................................11 Skill Building Courses .....................................................14

Information Technology

Career Training Courses ................................................14

Design Media & Writing

Career Training Courses ................................................17

Finance

Career Training Courses ................................................19

GETTING STARTED 1. Find a course and register online: Search for Skill Building Program Courses Search for Career Training Program Courses

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Popular Careers Business Management & Operations

Education & Human Services

Get started in a business role with our popular courses in Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Freight Broker/Agent Training, and many more course options to choose from.

Enhance your skills or get started with our courses in Creating Classroom Centers, Singapore Math Strategies, or Guided Reading and Writing. Many course options to choose from.

Finance

Design, Media & Writing

CJ Course options include

Our Certified Residential Interior Design, Introduction to Photoshop CC, and Writing Effective Grant Proposals can help you reach your personal or occupational goals.

Accounting Fundamentals, ••• ••• ••• Stock Trading, Personal

Finance, and several more courses to help you reach your occupational and personal goals.

Healthcare

Information Technology

Get started in healthcare with courses for becoming a Clinical Dental Assistant, Health Unit Coordinator, or ther many other course options to choose from.

Introduction to SQL, Webmaster, and CompTIA® Security + Certification are a few of the courses to help you get started with a career in information technology.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Career Training Courses Start the career training course at any time. Courses can be completed over a 6-12 month period and are affordably priced. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in the online learning experience. Benefits of completing a career training course includes learning in-demand job skills and gaining access to new course material weekly.

Certified Bookkeeper This course helps professional bookkeepers prepare to take the prestigious American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) certification.

Certified Business Data Analytics (CBDA) Prep Course

Prepare to learn in-demand data analysis skills and stay on top of industry trends in this immersive online course. You will also obtain the information needed to prepare for and take the CBDA exam.

Certified Internal Auditor The Certified Internal Auditor Exam Review course is built around an adaptive learning platform that focuses your study to your weaker areas, reduces your overall study time to concentrate on learning specific areas.

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Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management This course covers everything from financing to leadership. to You’ll learn the keys business planning, communication skills, marketing, and management. Ever thought about owning your own business? This course can help make that dream come true!

Grant Writing + Non-Profit Management In this course, you will learn how to write a grant proposal, how to supervise employees, as well as learn about the liabilities that non-profits encounter.

Management Training If you’re thinking of starting a business or pursuing a MBA, learn the essentials here! This course is perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to learn the basics of business management.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Career Training Courses Mastering Project Management with PMP Prep

or improve your career in digital marketing.

In this intermediate/ advanced level course, you’ll translate your knowledge into skills by going beyond the basics of project management and exploring key topics in depth.

Professional Consulting Practice

OMCA® Content Marketing Associate Learn the hottest role in digital marketing and prepare for the nationally recognized OMCA content marketing certification.

OMCA® Mobile Marketing Associate Prepare for the nationally recognized OMCA mobile marketing certification to start

The Professional Consulting Practice course will teach you how to leverage your existing skills to become a consultant. You will learn how to analyze an organization, how to serve diverse clientele, and how build a credible, solutionsdriven consulting practice.

Professional Interpreter Master the skills and knowledge needed to begin a career as a professional interpreter.

Salesforce Administrator

prepare for the certification exam. Learn how to administer and configure Salesforce through a practical, hands-on learning approach followed throughout the program ensuring you get job ready by the end of the course.

The Senior Certified Sustainability Professional Online This program prepares students for an exciting career as a leader in the green-collar economy. As a certified sustainability professional, you’ll be responsible for setting the course and coordinating an enterprise’s sustainability strategy.

This program is designed to ensure learning and the mastering the concepts as a Salesforce Administrator. You will also

The Complete Project Manager With CAPM and PMP Prep Join a comprehensive course designed to create skills for todays project practitioners while preparing for either the CAPM or PMP certification.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Skill Building Courses

New, instructor-led skill building courses start each month. Courses can be completed over a 3 month period and are affordably priced. Benefits of enrolling in a skill building course includes learning in-demand job skills and gaining access to new course material each week. Self-paced courses start upon enrollment and students can complete them at their own pace. Students can self-enroll at any time.

Achieving Top Search Engine Positions In this course, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to boost your website’s visibility. By the end, you will have mastered proven, stepby-step SEO strategies that you can implement right away.

Building Teams That Work Master the skills needed to manage projects, make decisions, and solve problems in a team setting. Plus, you will have a chance to learn the pitfalls of unhealthy group interaction and minimize any of its effects on your team.

Entrepreneurship Suite Learn everything you need to know about starting a business. Discover tricks to picking the right opportunity for you, learn how to develop proven marketing techniques to easily build sales, discuss traditional and nontraditional financing options, and learn easy-to-implement employee-management procedures and how to write business policies that help you build your business.

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High Performance Organization Gain the information needed to help your organization with its efforts to become a HighPerformance Organization (HPO). The lesson begins by discussing the four principles of a HPO: Egalitarianism and Engagement, Shared Information and Trust, Knowledge Development and Performance Reward Linkage.

Interpersonal Communication Learn how to manage the conscious and unconscious codes of meaning people send to each other and how to respond with appropriate codes in turn. Explore concepts of verbal and nonverbal expression including personal style, listening, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, conflict management, and cultural and gender communication differences.

Introduction to Microsoft Project 2019/Office 365 Discover how to effectively plan, implement, and control projects using Microsoft Project 2019. From sequencing tasks, producing a baseline, and assigning resources and costs, to tracking progress

and revising your project plan, Microsoft Project can help you organize all your project’s details.

Leadership Suite Join this class and get helpful information for understanding yourself, solving people problems, and improving your relationships and personal and professional productivity.

Microsoft Office 2019/365 Value Suite This course bundle will introduce you to Microsoft Word 2019, Microsoft Excel 2019, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2019. These programs are used to handle common workplace tasks like word processing and presentation design. Through hands-on activities, you will gain proficiency in each of these program areas.

Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials Take your first step toward a rewarding career in fundraising for nonprofit organizations! In this course, you’ll explore the skills needed to become a successful fundraiser.

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Explore Different Hospitality Career Options Learn More

Catering Professional

Explore different hospitality career options through our multiple hospitality-related online career training courses. Prepare to enter a career in the hospitality industry in as little as 6 months. Courses provide an opportunity to study at your own pace.

In our Catering Professional course, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a variety of skilled professionals and cater to an assortment of food and beverage requests. You will learn the foundations of event planning, food and beverage management, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting practices, and legal contracts.

Certified Wedding Planner

In this program, you will master the fundamentals of planning, orchestrating, and delivering stunning weddings and parties. This program allows you to earn your certification as a professional wedding planner and will give you an opportunity to put your new skills to work in an optional internship.

Hotel Management with Executive Housekeeper

Learn the skills needed to manage any venue, hotel, motel, resort, or accommodation house and supervise housekeeping staff will position you for success within this growing field. This course bundle trains you in the complementary disciplines of hotel management and executive housekeeping. You will learn the theoretical principles of commerce, management, tourism logistics, and the supply chain.

Restaurant Management

Restaurant Management opens the door to world-wide employment opportunities and experiences in a variety of culinary environments. You will be provided with the knowledge to succeed in the areas of restaurant design and concept, menu creation and management, food and beverage elements, human resources and business management elements.

• Enroll any time! • Course access 24 hours a day • Finish in as little as 6 months

HEALTH CARE Career Training Courses

Start the career training course at any time. Courses can be completed over a 6-12 month period and are affordably priced. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in the online learning experience. Benefits of completing a career training course includes learning in-demand job skills and gaining access to new course material weekly.

Activity Director

Certified Professional Life Coach

This course is designed to give students the training and insight in working with the activity programs in nursing homes.

Learn life coaching techniques and business practices and proven methods established by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) to serve a variety of clients. Upon earning your life coaching certification, you will hold the industry-preferred credential needed to launch your career.

Administrative Dental Assistant Learn how to perform the administrative tasks essential for managing the business aspects of a dental practice.

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Learn how to implement and utilize electronic health records and become a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist.

Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Designed for those interested in a career in sales and marketing within the pharmaceutical industry. Learn the rules and regulations that govern the promotions of prescription sales drugs as well as industry best practices for starting a career in the field.

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CCA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding The CCA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding is geared towards students who are interested in obtaining a career in the healthcare industry but have little to no experience within the sector.

Clinical Dental Assistant This course provides you with the skills needed to become a dental assistant. After you’ve completed the course, you’ll be ready to pursue certification as a dental

assistant by passing the radiology and infection control portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examination.

Fitness Business Management Learn how to manage a personal training program, department, or facility as a strategic business with completion of this innovative course.

NASM Certified Personal Trainer + Performance Enhancement This course prepares you to pass and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry with the addition of the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES).

NCSF Sports Nutrition Specialist The program will prepare you to sit for the NCSF-SNS Exam and to earn the Sport Nutrition Specialist certificate. This educational program covers all relevant content areas including Nutrients and Intakes, Physiological Aspects of Nutrition, Macronutrients, and much more.

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HEALTH CARE Skill Building Courses

Certificate in Mindfulness

HIPAA Compliance

Medical Spanish Series

Examine the many benefits of mindfulness for both your personal and professional life. You’ll also lay the foundation for a career in health and wellness coaching.

By the time you finish this course, you will be confident and capable of implementing HIPAA’s Administrative Simplification rules, and the laws impacting it, in your own organization. If you are just starting your career in the health care field, gain a priceless addition to your resume.

Whether you’re new to the Spanish language or just want a refresher, this fun and simple course will give you the basic tools needed to bridge the communication gap. Gain a strong foundation in basic medical Spanish you can build on for years to come.

Explore a Career in Nursing As you progress through the course, you’ll learn about several different fields of nursing—from traditional bedside work to critical care areas, like the OR and ICU, to lesser known branches of the field, like nursing informatics.

Handling Medical Emergencies Learn to recognize the early signs and symptoms of common medical conditions to provide appropriate treatment for a better outcome.

Healthcare Entrepreneurship Bundle This program guides you through the steps to building your own business. You’ll explore the different options for creating a business and learn how to develop a successful business plan that reflects your vision and allows you to compete in your target market.

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Medical Math

Medical Transcription

Master medical calculations in an engaging environment with these fun and practical lessons. Gain the medical math skills needed for anything from calculation dosages to using scientific formulas. Learn to perform day-today math tasks quickly and easily.

Learn how to transcribe the most common medical reports used in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This knowledge will help prepare you to work almost anywhere in the medical field— doctors’ offices, clinics, public health facilities, and hospitals.

Medical Office Basics Suite

Mind-Body Therapies Bundle

Learn medical terminology according to each body system, medical math skills needed to do anything from calculating dosages to using scientific formulas, how to comply with the duties, rights, and responsibilities of Administrative Simplification rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other basic tools.

In this certificate, you’ll explore the fundamentals of energy medicine, examine the scientific evidence of the biofield, and explore Indian healing traditions regarding the chakras (the energy centers in the body).

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Explore Different Healthcare Career Options Learn More

Prepare to reach your healthcare goals with our career training and skillsbased health-care related courses. Choose from instructor-led or self-paced course delivery options. Course lengths vary from 6 weeks to 12 months depending on the level of coursework. Additionally, some courses offer a voucher for certification.

Administrative Medical Assistant

Master the basics of scheduling patients’ appointments, surgeries, and hospital admissions. In addition, you will discover how to create, maintain, and file medical charts. You will also find out how to verify patients’ insurance, create encounter forms (charge tickets), post charges, obtain pre-authorizations from insurers, and schedule return visits.

• New instructor-led courses start each month • Self-paced courses start immediately • 6 week to 12 month completion options

Medical Coding

This is your chance to find out what it’s really like to be a medical coder. In this course, you’ll learn exactly what medical coders do daily. You’ll learn to use the CPT manual and the ICD-10-CM to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure which will give you a leg up on other people who are new to this career.

Medical Transcription Learn how to transcribe the most common medical reports used in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This knowledge will help prepare you to work almost anywhere in the medical field—doctors’ offices, clinics, public health facilities, and hospitals. With this foundation, you will be set to advance your education so you can work as a subcontractor for a company that outsources transcription, or you can eventually even take on your own clients—all from the comfort of your own home.

Education and Human Services Career Training Courses

Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for Success In this course, you will discover how students with special needs can become a part of the mainstream. Learn to see the inclusive classroom as a home for these students while exploring how all students can benefit from an adaptive learning environment.

Educator’s Fundamentals Series This course reveals fundamental secrets and presents a step-bystep approach to effective, positive classroom discipline. You’ll also get the teacher training needed to deal effectively with serious discipline problems and help even the most challenging students you’re teaching make more responsible choices.

Enhancing Language Development in Childhood This course will help you enrich your child’s life by stimulating his or her continued speech, brain, and language development in an enjoyable, age-appropriate, and natural way.

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Guided Reading and Writing Strategies for Maximum Student Achievement In this course, you will examine the reasons reading and writing are so difficult for students. Then you will encounter the total literacy framework and see what it does to mitigate literacy problems. Since this framework is based on guided reading lessons that flow naturally into writing challenges, you will learn to successfully transition from guided readings to writing lessons.

Integrating Technology in the Classroom Learn how to design presentations for auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning styles, how to teach keyboarding and word processing, and how to develop standardsbased lesson plans, and more.

Prepare for GED Test Series

and weaknesses, so you can focus your studying on the areas you need the most. You will learn about the four GED® test modules, with an additional focus on the skills needed to pass the Mathematical Reasoning module.

Reading Strategies Suite Explore current research that cuts through the media messages about reading wars and the right way to teach children. Learn by reading stories about children, doing interactive assignments, and exploring the latest in parent and childcare information

Singapore Math Strategies: Model Drawing for Grades 1 -6 In this professional development course for teachers, you will get the training needed to start teaching model drawing, the powerful Singapore Math strategy that gives word problems a visual context.

Preparing for the GED® is key to passing the test. This course helps you prepare on your own time. The Prepare for GED Test Series will help you analyze your strengths

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Education and Human Services Career Training Courses

Teaching Science: Grades 4-6

Teaching Writing: Grades K-3

Writing Effective Grant Proposals

Throughout the course, discover worksheets and checklists you and your students can put to immediate use. You’ll see how helpful they are in the lessons on the scientific method, writing a research paper, and producing a science fair. Cover foundational content in both physical science and life science and learn how to use a study of the earth’s atmosphere to teach students how to make and interpret a variety of graphs—an important skill for standardized testing.

The course covers ways to support the writers who struggle, whether due to a lack of motivation, fine motor skills, or ideas. And of course, you will explore techniques for getting parents involved so that they can help with writing at home.

In this course, you will learn how to become fully familiar with the institution or project for which you are requesting support. Obtain valuable guidance in preparing a background statement and a brief financial statement to support your request. You will also research some charitable foundation and corporate giving sources.

Teaching Smarter with SMART Boards In this course, discover how to create outstanding presentations with a SMART Board and SMART Notebook technology. Explore the basics of using these tools and discover how to create your own SMART board lessons blending text, videos, and graphics. Go beyond the bells and whistles and look at specific ways to use SMART technology to broaden your content and make your lessons accessible to all students.

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TEAS Prep Series Our TEAS Prep Series will prepare you for all aspects of the TEAS exam. TEAS Prep 1 focuses on Reading and English and Language Usage. TEAS Prep 2 focuses on Mathematics and Science. You will also learn valuable study skills, practice sample exam questions, and establish a test taking strategy for exam day.

The Differentiated Instruction and Response to Intervention Connection Explore different learning styles and delve into a concept called multiple intelligences. You will examine the factors that motivate students to learn in a child-centered classroom. Master the basics of both DI and RTI and learn how these two approaches work hand-in-hand to enhance children’s learning.

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SQL Series Learn More Enroll in the SQL courses to learn more about one of the most requested skills from today’s data-driven employers.

Introduction to SQL

Learn the key concepts of Structured Query Language (SQL) and gain a solid working knowledge of this powerful and universal database programming language. In this course, you’ll learn about the basic structure of relational databases and how to read and write simple and complex SQL statements and advanced data manipulation techniques. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid working knowledge of structured query language. You’ll also feel confident in your ability to write SQL queries to create tables; retrieve data from single or multiple tables; delete, insert, and update data in a database; and gather significant statistics from data stored in a database.

Intermediate SQL In this second course, you’ll learn advanced techniques that will enable you to write powerful queries that perform complicated searches and sorts on your data. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to use a wide range of advanced SQL techniques with confidence. Your new skills with databases will enhance your competitiveness in the technical fields of software development and database administration.

This course series bundle is an instructor-led program. New courses start each month. Earn 48 course hours and a University of Houston certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Course Start Dates: • Oct 18 • Nov 15 • Dec 13

IT Bootcamp Training Courses Learn More IT Bootcamps will prepare you for indemand, high-paying jobs in the tech sector. Gain the skills and practical experience employers are looking for in an accelerated, 100% online format. Get six months of interactive, self-paced IT job training that requires 15-25 hours a week to master the key concepts Build the knowledge, skills, and industry certifications to land an entry-level IT job without experience You will have access to five one-hour 1-on-1 coaching sessions Complete multiple course projects and a final capstone to help you prepare a professional level portfolio to show prospective employers

AI Machine Learning Bootcamp

Learn to apply various AI and ML concepts in real-life projects in a variety of job roles, such as AI and ML researchers, entry-level data scientists, AI and ML developers, and more. Additionally, you’ll prepare to pass the Microsoft Azure AI certification (MS AI-102), which allows you to work as an AI Engineer.

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Get hands-on training to identify, control, prevent, and resolve corporate data breaches and cybersecurity incidents using Python programming, ethical hacking, and more. You’ll also prepare to pass CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySa+, Pentest+, and EC-Council CEH certification exams.

Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp

Earn the skills and knowledge necessary to become a full stack web developer. You will explore key concepts related to databases for web applications and several front-end to backend programming/scripting languages such as Python, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, and React.

Start any time! Self-paced course based on your schedule. Finish in as little as 6 months.

Information Technology

Career Training Courses

AWS System Operations Certification Bundle You will be introduced to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and how to create automatable and repeatable deployments of networks and systems on the AWS platform. Gain preparation to sit for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate exam.

CCNA: Collaboration Learn how to become an expert in all areas of Cisco telephony from call routing basics to advanced Cisco telephony architecture.

CCNA: Security With a CCNA Security certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats

Certified Ethical Hacker The Certified Ethical Hacker course is the core of the most desired information security

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COBIT 5 Certification Training This course helps you understand COBIT 5 framework for management and governance of Enterprise IT. It covers COBIT 5 principles, enablers, COBIT implementation phases, and process capability assessment model.

Information Security Training This course includes three of the most valuable certifications in IT Security. These credentials command some of the most lucrative salaries available in the IT field.

Management for IT Professionals Learn leadership skills that will help you succeed as a manager in the IT field by exploring different decision-making techniques. This course focuses on developing a successful leadership style that facilitates team building, collaboration, and a corporate culture that promotes success.

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Information Technology

Skill Building Courses

Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep The Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course teaches you about the hardware common to virtually every personal computer, including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, UEFI/BIOS, the system setup utility, the expansion bus, and input/output devices.

Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners Learn how to develop a plan for the content, setup, maintenance, and how to use free blogging software like Blogger and WordPress to put that plan into action. Also learn how to record a professionalsounding audio podcast with a very simple recording tool you already have.

Creating Web Pages Learn about the capabilities of the World Wide Web and the fundamentals of web design. Then, you will plan the content, structure and layout of your Web site, create pages full of neatly formatted text, build links between the pages and to the outside world, and add color, backgrounds, graphics, and tables.

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Learn the fundamentals of networking and prepare for a career in an exciting and fast-growing field.

you will get into the minds of hackers and crackers, developing an understanding of the exploits they use to access your computer without your knowledge.

Computer Skills for the Workplace

Java Programming Series

Computer Networking Suite

This course is a great introduction to Windows 10 and Office 2016 and is designed to provide the fundamental computer competencies you need to survive and prosper in today’s fast-changing workplace. You will learn how to implement the powers of modern office software to work faster and more efficiently.

Digital Marketing Suite Learn how to develop an Internet marketing plan, use popular social media platforms, and achieve higher positions with major search engines.

Hack Your Way to Security Discover the complex method of electronic breaking and entering. You’ll learn the terms and programming behind the interaction between hardware and software when communicating through a network.

Introduction to PC Security Understand and explore the vulnerability of operating systems, software, and networks. Then,

Start with the basics of programming and go on to write your own programs and integrate input and output, calculations, decision making, and loops. Then deepen your understanding of Java programming and start writing programs that are more sophisticated and professional.

Introduction to Photoshop CC In this course, you will learn about a host of impressive new features for photographers and how to create simple digital paintings. Then begin editing your own photographs to get rid of dust and scratches, fix the color, and correct image exposure.

LPI Linux Essentials Exam Prep Gain the support you need to study, prepare for, and pass the Linux Essentials exam. You will start with the history of Linux, how it was originally developed, and why there are so many different distributions available.

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Design Media and Writing

Career Training Courses

Adobe Certified Associate The Adobe Certified Associate course is designed for students who want to learn Adobe software programs and prepare for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exams.

Certified Residential Interior Designer Prepare for a career as a residential interior designer by learning the basics of good design, getting familiar with design styles and movements, exploring the materials that interior designers use, and putting your knowledge to work as you create

your own design concept for a family room.

Digital Game Artist Certificate This course prepares students to become professional video game artists by training on core skills for jobs related to Digital Art, 3D Art, Modeling, Character Design, and Environmental Art Design.

Graphic Design with Photoshop Students will develop graphic design skills while learning the gold standard in photo editing and design software.

WEB DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRAINING

Multimedia Arts Certificate Gain the conceptual, technical, and visual design skills required to create multimedia applications and environments. You’ll explore Adobe Photoshop, Flash, and After Effects, as well as digital video editing.

Technical Writing This course is designed for anyone who wishes to develop their technical writing abilities to a professional level. You’ll learn research methods, audience considerations, style, drafting and revision techniques, how to work in a collaborative environment, and more.

Video Game Design and Development Using a comprehensive and analytical approach to game engine architectures, this course teaches you how to effectively design and develop games.

Web Design Professional Gain the skills and knowledge needed to advance in the field.

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Upon course completion, students can expect to have a solid grounding in the skills and knowledge needed to become a Web Designer. Find out more: www.uh.edu/online

Design Media and Writing Skill Building Courses New, instructor-led skill building courses start each month. Courses can be completed over a 3 month period and are affordably priced. Benefits of enrolling in a skill building course includes learning in-demand job skills and gaining access to new course material each week. Self-paced courses start upon enrollment and students can complete them at their own pace. Students can self-enroll at any time.

Creating Web Pages Create and post your very own Web site on the Internet using HTML in this extensive, workshop.

Creating WordPress Websites Series This series of courses will take you from having zero experience and knowledge of web design to more advanced techniques. You don’t need any website publishing experience to get started.

Web Design Value Suite Learn about the capabilities of the World Wide Web and the fundamentals of web design. Then, you’ll plan the content, structure and layout of your website, create pages full of neatly formatted text, build links between the pages and to the outside world, and add color, backgrounds, graphics, and tables.

Designing Effective Websites Examine the tension between form and function, explore the six major states of the website development process, and learn the basics of user-centered design.

Discover Digital Photography This course will teach you all about digital cameras, from DSLRs to smart phone cameras and what different equipment is used for.

Effective Business Writing It doesn’t matter whether you’re a clerical worker, an engineer, or an executive. If you communicate with others in writing, you need this course to help you identify and eliminate problem areas. Call us: 713-743-1060

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Finance

Career Training Courses

Certified Credit Counselor This course helps you learn the specialized knowledge needed to pass the Certified Credit Counselor exam and start a career in independent credit counseling.

Certified Financial Health Counselor Prepare for a career as a financial counselor while learning techniques to counsel clients on the financial life cycle planning and goal setting.

Accounting Fundamentals In this comprehensive course, students will learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transactions. Gain a hands-on experience with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities.

Accounting with Excel Suite Master the skills and develop the knowledge you need to increase your financial awareness, while taking your Excel skills to add time-saving functions to your repertoire.

Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel Using practical explanations and real-life examples, this course will show you how money flows through a typical business. You will learn the basics of how a business operates, including how to develop successful business strategies and how to use financial statements to make better business decisions.

Financial Analyst Suite

Student Loan Counselor (Exam Included) This course will train you for a career as a certified student loan counselor or specialist. You will learn how to counsel clients on borrowing, repayment, discharge, and curing default. This course will prepare you for the Certified Student Loan Counselor exam, offered by the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors (NACCC).

You’ll learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, while also learning how to analyze and record financial transactions, as well as prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities will also be discussed.

Purchasing Fundamentals Improve your company’s bottomline profitability by learning and implementing key concepts such as negotiation, supplier sourcing and qualification, outsourcing and make-or-buy analysis.

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Certified Paralegal Learn More

In this online course, you will train for a career as a paralegal. You will learn how to fulfill the standard duties associated with this vital role. By course completion, you will be prepared to sit for and pass the Certified Paralegal (CP) exam.

This career training course is taught by a licensed attorney in Texas and can be completed in under 12 months. Choose between two course options: with or without an exam voucher. Earn a certificate of completion from the University of Houston upon successful completion of the course.

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. Through a partnership with National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), you will also receive membership and access to NALA’s Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA CP exam at a future time.

• Complete in 12 months • 225 course hours

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