CAREER AND JOB TRAINING
AC/HVAC/Refrigeration
American Management Association
Animal Science
ASE Certification Program
Automotive/Motorcycle
Aviation
Banking
Building/Construction
Business and Office Related
Certified Computer Technician
Communication-Oral and Written
Communications
Computer Education
Computer Repair
Emergency Services Training
Fitness Instructor Certification
Floral Design
Foreign Language
Health Care/
Medical Office Training
Hospitality Services-- Hotel/Restaurant
Human Resources Development
Industrial Training
Medical Office Assistant
NC Dept. Insurance Code Courses
Notary Public
Office Skills
Online Courses
Online Business Courses
Online Computer Training
Online Language
Online Medical Office Training
Online Teacher Training
Online Test Preparation
Sign Language Training
Small Business Center
Substance Abuse Counseling
Supervision And Management
Teacher Training
Travel And Tourism
Wedding / Event Planning

PERSONAL INTEREST
Academic/Test Prep
Animal Related
Art
Boating Safety
Community Emergency
  Response Training
Cooking
Crafts
Creative Writing
Dance
Financial Planning
Floral/Gardening/ Landscaping
Foreign Language
Furniture Refinishing/ Upholstery
Home Improvement
Motorcycle Safety
Music
Needlecrafts And Sewing
Performing Arts
Personal Interest/
Volunteer Training
Photography / Videography

FTCC is proud to offer online continuing education courses through Education2Go. Below is a partial list of our most popular courses. If you are interested in a course that is not listed, we encourage you to visit the website www.ed2go.com/ftcc for a complete list of courses and descriptions.

If you need to register in person or through the mail, please put your e-mail address on your registration data form. Or, you can e-mail Kristin Sharp at: sharpkr@faytechcc.edu for instructions. Deadline for registration is 12:00 N on the day the course begins.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER ONLINE USING YOUR VISA OR MASTERCARD AT OUR FTCC CONTINUING EDUCATION ONLINE WEB SITE: http://www.LearnFTCC.com

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ONLINE COURSES: Internet access, e-mail, and either Netscape or Internet Explorer Web Browser. Additional requirements are listed under each course.

NOTE: Lessons are posted online on Wednesdays and Fridays, but you do not need to be online on a particular day or time during the course. You may complete your lessons any time before the ending date of the course. In order to pass the course, you must complete and pass the quiz at the end of each lesson before the ending date of the course.

A TO Z GRANTWRITING        Fee: $55
A to Z Grantwriting is an invigorating and informative seminar specially created for executive directors, organizers, board members, community volunteers, development officers, and individuals who want to gain a "bird's-eye" view of the grantwriting process and learn how to: research and develop mutually beneficial relationships with potential funding sources; organize a grantwriting campaign and keep track of all funding sources, requests, and donations; prepare complete proposal packages; dissolve crisis management; and submit one hundred proposals a year in ten hours a week.
Instructor: Linda Vallejo (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94882	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94883	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94884	online

ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS I        Fee: $55
Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you're interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. 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 be discussed. We'll cover all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period.
Instructor: Charlene Messier (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94888	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94889	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94890	online

ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS II        Fee: $55
While it is true that accounting professionals are scarce, those with corporate accounting experience are even more rare. This course will build on the knowledge you gained in our Accounting Fundamentals course to provide you with a solid understanding of corporate accounting practices. You'll be able to analyze transactions and prepare various corporate financial reports. You'll also gain practical experience working with dividends, plant assets, depreciation, accrued revenue and expenses, retained earnings, stockholders' equity, and more.
PREREQUISITE: completion of Accounting Fundamentals I
Instructor: Charlene Messier (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94891	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94892	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94893	online

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FUNDAMENTALS        Fee: $55
Rapid growth in health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations, and other industries have created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants. This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. You'll become an indispensable member of your team by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to turn your office into a high productivity machine.
Instructors: Becky Swaim/Tony Swaim (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94894	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94895	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94896	online

GRAMMAR REFRESHER        Fee: $75
Whatever your goals, a grasp of English grammar is important if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills. This course will help you gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct work. You'll explore the basics of English grammar—like sentence structure and punctuation—as well as more sophisticated concepts—like logic and clarity. A patient instructor, memorable lessons, vivid examples, and interactive exercises will give you ample opportunity to put what you learn into practice. Reacquaint yourself with old, forgotten rules, meet some new ones, and discover your own grammatical strengths. This is a self-supporting class; fee-exempt status does not apply.
Instructor: Ellen Feld (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94930	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94931	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94932	online

LEARN TO BUY AND SELL ON EBAY        Fee: $55
Online auctions match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item. If you've ever dreamed of working from home, selling your products on the Internet, or just earning extra income by buying and selling goods online, our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way. You'll learn how to create titles that get noticed, how to craft advertising copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You'll also learn how to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free. If you're a buyer, you'll learn how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price, how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against other bidders.
Instructors: Kara Gordon/Shirley Muse (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94942	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94943	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94944	online

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS        Fee: $55
There are more projects occurring today than at any time in history. Organizations initiate projects to create new computer applications, erect bridges and buildings, improve processes, develop new products, and reorganize company operations. Unfortunately, most organizations do not manage projects well, creating an unprecedented demand for project management practitioners. If you're organized, perceptive, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator, you just might have what it takes to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management. If you're new to project management, this course will provide you with the essential information you'll need to prepare for and complete your first project. If you're an experienced project manager, this course will make you more valuable to your employer by increasing your skills and competencies.
Instructor: Tony Swaim (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94008	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94009	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94010	online

REAL ESTATE INVESTING        Fee: $75
Stock Market got you down? Want to invest in real estate but have no money and no idea where to start? In this course, we'll demystify the technical aspects of acquiring and profiting from property. We'll explore how to find, finance, and negotiate a deal, how to invest in lease options, foreclosures, quick flips, rehabs, and mobile homes. And most important, you'll finish up the course with a specific game plan tailored to your individual investing goals that will put you well on your way to finding your first (or next) deal. This is a self-supporting class; fee-exempt status does not apply.
Instructor: Josh Fuhrer (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94017	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94018	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94019	online

SPEED READING        Fee: $55
Are you struggling to keep up with a flood of e-mail, articles, reports, books, and other printed matter? Save yourself oodles of time by learning to read faster and with better comprehension from acclaimed speed reading expert Dr. Merrill Ream. This course is a complete speed reading experience. Topics are presented in a logical progression with plenty of time to help you master the skills and techniques you'll need for lasting proficiency as a speed reader.
Instructor: Merrill Ream (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94026	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94027	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94028	online

START AND OPERATE YOUR OWN HOME-BASED BUSINESS        Fee: $55
Home-based businesses are the hottest business trend of the decade. Learn how to be your own boss and eliminate the stress of having a job. The benefits of working from home are endless. Earn what you deserve, be independent, have tax deductions, do away with traffic, office politics, and more. Learn how to develop the entrepreneurial qualities--motivation, discipline, and creativity--that you will need to succeed. This course is a great way to start your own business or enhance the one you already have.
Instructor: Helene K. Liatsos (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94035	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94036	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94037	online

SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS        Fee: $55
If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory or management position or want to learn how to become a more effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management. You will learn how to make a successful transition from employee to manager and you'll learn how to manage your time so that you can deal with the constant demands of a managerial job. You will learn the skills required to delegate responsibility and motivate your employees. A large part of a manager's job involves getting things done through other people, and this course will help you understand how to influence and direct other people's performance. Finally, you will learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts so you can accomplish your job more effectively.
Instructor: Patricia Addesso (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94041	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94042	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94043	online

A+ CERTIFICATION (BASIC)        Fee: $55
(First course in the series)
Now is the time to roll up your sleeves and dive inside the personal computer. This course teaches you about the hardware common to virtually every personal computer including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, BIOS, CMOS, the expansion bus, floppy drives, and hard drives. You'll learn how things work, how to configure everything, and how to troubleshoot in real-world environments. This course will give you the knowledge upon which you'll base the rest of your A+ Certification studies and will help you take that first step to becoming an excellent PC hardware technician.
REQUIREMENTS: a PC that you can take apart and reassemble. This can be anything from an old Intel 286 to a newer 486 or beyond. Because of the dangers of electrostatic discharge to the machine, we do not require or advise you to tear apart your own primary computer.
PREREQUISITES: a solid conceptual and practical knowledge of Windows 95 or 98 and preferably some experience with DOS and Windows 3.x
Instructor: Scott Jernigan (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94885	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94886	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94887	online

COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE        Fee: $55
Most jobs today require a working knowledge of certain computer skills. Employers seek and reward employees with the skills and knowledge to send messages across the country via e-mail; use a spreadsheet to create a graph and paste it into a report; add and edit data in a database; understand the implications of file sizes, memory limitations, and network arrangements; and recognize the functions and features of modern computer components. Any job candidate who already possesses these skills will stand above those who do not. This course 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. The course will focus on the practical application of software most common to the workplace. When you finish this course, you will have learned why employers consider technological literacy so critical to the success of any organization.
REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Windows 95 or newer and Microsoft Office
Instructor: Dave Paquin (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94900	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94901	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94902	online

CREATING WEB PAGES I        Fee: $55
Every site you see on the Internet's World Wide Web is made up of Web pages created with the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). The Internet's rapid growth has created an urgent demand for Web page designers skilled in the use of HTML. In this unique six-week online workshop, you'll learn how to create sensational Web sites complete with text, graphics (both static and animated), color, backgrounds, tables, lists, four types of links, hot buttons, and tables. In the process, you'll also learn about time-saving authoring programs, how to select a Web hosting service, how to upload your Web site to a Web server, securing the best possible position in search engine listings, and powerful no-cost or low cost Web marketing strategies.
Instructor: Craig Power (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94906	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94907	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94908	online

CREATING WEB PAGES II        Fee: $55
Are you using HTML to its fullest potential? In this practical, project-oriented course, you'll discover how you can use tables to create fresh, innovative, and unconventional arrangements of text, colors, and graphics. You'll become skilled at incorporating audio into your site. In addition, you'll find out how frames can improve site navigation and turn otherwise drab pages into stunning works of art. Find out how to make your site more interactive through the use of forms and learn how formatting your pages with cascading style sheets can literally save you hours of time and effort.
PREREQUISITE: successful completion of Creating Web Pages or equivalent experience
Instructor: Craig Power (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94909	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94910	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94911	online

DESIGNING EFFECTIVE WEBSITES        Fee: $55
This course will teach you powerful graphic design techniques that will help you build web sites that are attractive and highly effective. You'll learn what attracts visitors to a site, and how you can create the most satisfying experience for those visitors. You'll learn to use typography, aesthetics, color, graphics, and page layout to create the most compelling user interface possible, and you'll understand how users read on the Web and the characteristics of effective Web writing.
Instructor: Dr. Patricia C. Franks (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94915	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94916	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94917	online

MAKING MOVIES WITH WINDOWS XP        Fee: $75
If you have Windows XP, you already have Microsoft Movie Maker, the program that makes creating professional-quality movies fun and easy. You can edit your existing video to show only the best parts, and leave out the not-so-good parts. Add special effects, titles, credits, photos, background music, sound effects, and more to turn your home video into truly entertaining digital movies. This is a self-supporting class; fee-exempt status does not apply.
REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Windows XP
Instructor: Alan Simpson (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94951	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94952	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94953	online

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2003 (INTERMEDIATE)        Fee: $55
Have you been using Excel 2003 to its fullest potential? Learn how to work faster and more productively. Discover how the Pivot Table and AutoFilter can help you rapidly create reports and analyses. Learn advanced graphing techniques and how to use functions to get Excel 2003 to perform complex math, make decisions, and look up values in a table.
REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Excel 2003, or Microsoft Office 2003 (Student and Teacher Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition are all acceptable)
PREREQUISITE: completion of Microsoft Excel (Introduction) or equivalent experience
Instructor: Craig Power (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94963	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94964	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94965	online

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007 (INTRODUCTION)        Fee: $55
Work with numbers? Then you need to learn Excel 2007. In this unique six-week online workshop, you'll discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You'll also learn the secrets behind writing powerful mathematical formulas, using the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value, and more. You'll also learn the best ways to sort and analyze data, create custom charts and graphs, create 3-dimensional workbooks, build links between files, endow your worksheets with decision-making capabilities, and automate oft-repeated tasks with macros and buttons.
REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Windows Vista or XP, Microsoft Excel 2007 or Microsoft Excel Home and Student 2007 or Microsoft Office 2007 (the Home and Student Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition of Microsoft Office 2007 are all acceptable)
Instructor: Craig Power (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94966	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94967	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94968	online

MICROSOFT WORD 2007 (INTRODUCTION)        Fee: $55
Learn to use the word processor PC Magazine ranked as one of the 'strongest and most intelligent programs ever written.' In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to add, move through, and edit text, move words from one part of your document to another, work on two or more documents simultaneously, change the size or appearance of text, change margins and tab settings, automatically center, right align, justify, and indent text; run the integrated grammar and spelling checker; use the thesaurus, and save, retrieve, copy, organize, and print your documents.
REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Windows Vista or XP, Microsoft Word 2007 or Microsoft Word Home and Student Edition 2007 or Microsoft Office 2007 or Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007; Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser
Instructor: Craig Power (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94978	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94979	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94980	online

NETWORKING (INTRODUCTION)        Fee: $55
Introduction to Networking explains computer networking basics in terms that you can easily understand, using concepts common to everyday, non-computing experience. A brief introduction to networking history provides context, explaining how networks have become so important to businesses and individuals. The course emphasizes networking fundamentals, explaining the software and hardware that makes networking possible. The course stresses understanding how and why networks work, rather than focusing on memorization of terms or numbers. Upon completion of the course, you will be capable of performing basic computer networking tasks, such as DSL connectivity or configuring connections to an Internet Service Provider. This course will give you the foundation you need to begin training for CCNA Certification or employment in a computer networking career.
REQUIREMENTS: a computer equipped with Microsoft Windows 95 or newer
Instructor: David Iseminger (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94981	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94982	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94983	online

PC SECURITY (INTRODUCTION)        Fee: $55
What you don't know about PC security really can hurt you! Learn why you're at risk and what you can do to protect your precious personal and business data from the outside world. This course, taught by a security expert, will quickly bring you up to speed on the fundamentals of PC and network security. You'll learn the nature of the threats you face, how to assess your vulnerability, how to identify the weak links in your system, and how you can implement simple solutions to minimize your risks.
REQUIREMENTS: a familiarity with general PC terminology, an understanding of Windows, and an ability to locate programs and change settings (or completion of Introduction to Windows XP)
Instructor: Debbie Mahler (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94990	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94991	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94992	online

PC TROUBLESHOOTING (INTRODUCTION)        Fee: $75
You don't need to spend your hard-earned cash on expensive PC repairs. The vast majority of the problems people experience with their computers are completely avoidable, and most can be solved with nothing more than a few minutes of your time. Introduction to PC Troubleshooting takes you step-by-step through the typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians and teaches troubleshooting techniques to master the basics. The course launches into some of the more advanced and nasty problems that crop up in the PC, teaching you how to diagnose and fix those problems as well. Finally, Introduction to PC Troubleshooting shows you how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC. This is a self-supporting class; fee-exempt status does not apply.
Instructor: Scott Jernigan (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94993	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94994	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94995	online

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS FOR THE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER I        Fee: $75
Bring out the best in your images! Adobe's Photoshop Elements 5.0 provides the tools you need for quick fixes and detailed enhancement. Take control as you discover the features of this award-winning package specifically designed for photo enthusiasts. Designed for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished user. Upgraders from earlier versions of Photoshop Elements are welcome as well. This is a self-supporting class; fee-exempt status does not apply.
REQUIREMENTS: Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 for Windows (software must be installed and fully operational before course begins), Microsoft Windows XP, familiarity with acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, using images scanned onto CDs, or scanning film prints
Instructor: Beverly Schulz (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94002	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94003	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94004	online

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS FOR THE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER II        Fee: $75
Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 for Windows is full of outstanding features for advanced editing. Once you've learned the basics, you're ready to see how they all work together for detailed editing, building collages, restoring old photos, and more. This class is designed for those already familiar with cropping, printing, and color adjustments, as well as the various selection tools. If you're ready to take your photo-editing skills to the next level, join us and see what more you can do with the advanced features of Elements. This is a self-supporting class; fee-exempt status does not apply.
REQUIREMENTS: Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 for Windows (software must be installed and fully operational before course begins), Microsoft Windows XP, familiarity with acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, using images scanned onto CDs, or scanning film prints
PREREQUISITE: completion of Photoshop Elements for the Digital Photographer I or equivalent experience
Instructor: Beverly Schulz (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94005	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94006	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94007	online

QUICKBOOKS 2007 (INTRODUCTION)        Fee: $55
QuickBooks is designed for the small to midsized business owner who enjoys Quicken's ease of use but prefers a more traditional approach to accounting. Learn how this well-designed program can make it a snap to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create and print invoices, receipts, and statements, track your payables, inventory, and receivables, create estimates, and generate reports.
REQUIREMENTS: QuickBooks Pro 2007 or QuickBooks Premier 2007 (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins); Microsoft Windows XP; Internet access; e-mail; and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks SimpleStart.
Instructor: Craig Power (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94011	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94012	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94013	online

WINDOWS VISTA (INTRODUCTION)        Fee: $55
Windows Vista is a radical departure from the Windows of yesteryear. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Windows user, you won't want to miss out on everything this powerful new version has to offer. In this course, specifically designed for beginners and casual users, you'll learn to use Vista's best and most important features.
REQUIREMENTS: Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise edition (Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins)
Instructor: Alan Simpson (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94044	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94045	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94046	online

WINDOWS XP (INTRODUCTION)        Fee: $55
Whether you're new to Windows or an experienced PC aficionado, there's a lot to learn in the all-new Windows XP. This course covers all the basic skills and concepts needed to use a computer. This course will teach you how to work with text, pictures, photos, sound, music, DVD, interactive TV, and video; create shortcuts, customize the interface, take full advantage of the Internet, and even build your own local area network (LAN). You'll even learn how Windows XP supports the new Microsoft NET strategy and XML--a new language that's poised to revolutionize the way we use our computers.
REQUIREMENTS: a computer equipped with a copy of Windows XP
Instructor: Alan Simpson (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94047	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94048	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94049	online

SPEED SPANISH I        Fee: $55
Imagine yourself speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You'll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you'll be able to go into any Spanish-speaking situation and converse in Spanish. ¡Qué Bueno!
Instructor: Dan Mikels (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94029	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94030	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94031	online

SPEED SPANISH II        Fee: $55
Have you ever seen a non-native speaking Spanish fluently? Were you impressed? Would you like to become more conversational and more comfortable in Spanish-speaking situations? Now you can. Our Speed Spanish courses are unlike any other Spanish courses you may have taken. You'll see words, hear them pronounced properly, and have plenty of opportunities to practice your pronunciation. Then, you'll learn several clever recipes that you can use to glue the words together into sentences. Enroll in Speed Spanish II, and you'll see an immediate improvement in your Spanish fluency from the very first lesson.
PREREQUISITE: completion of Speed Spanish I or equivalent experience
Instructor: Dan Mikels (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94032	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94033	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94034	online

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: A WORD ASSOCIATION APPROACH        Fee: $55
This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach. Root terms are divided by each body system. The origin, a combined form, meaning of the root, and an example of non-medical everyday usage are provided for each root term. Word associations are provided as a learning tool. Unusual and interesting information are provided in regards to each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and suffixes as students' learning will culminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs of medical notes.
Instructor: Douglas Best (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94957	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94958	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94959	online

MICROSOFT EXCEL (2007) IN THE CLASSROOM        Fee: $55
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2007 in this professional development course for teachers, and get the training every teacher needs for using and teaching this powerful program effectively in the classroom. This unique online workshop is packed full of tips, shortcuts, and lesson plan ideas. First, we'll cover all the important Excel fundamentals: Using tabs, formatting cells and worksheets, inserting formulas for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and creating colorful charts and graphs. Then we'll move on to more advanced Excel features such as sorting and analyzing student test data for differentiated instruction, writing powerful mathematical formulas, and using Excel to automatically calculate student averages and other statistics. You'll finish the course by creating a customizable grade book that you can use in your own classroom.
Instructor: Robin Sellers (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94969	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94970	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94971	online

READY, SET, READ!        Fee: $55
Take this opportunity to find out how children really learn to read and write. This course will explore current research that cuts through the media messages about reading wars and the right way to teach children. You will learn by reading stories about children, doing interactive assignments, and exploring the latest in parent and childcare information. This course will help you understand how play can connect to literacy. In addition, you'll learn how a child becomes literate from the moment of birth. First, this course will investigate the many things a child's growing mind must do to make sense of the written word and create writing. From there, we will explore the development of reading and writing from infancy to the early school years. This course will help you gain confidence in your ability to guide a child's literacy development and take pleasure in seeing how even the littlest events can lead to really big steps in reading and writing success!
Instructor: Kris Wilson (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94014	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94015	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94016	online

GRE PREPARATION I (VERBAL AND ANALYTICAL)        Fee: $75
This course covers all question types on the verbal and analytical sections of the GRE. We will discuss how to do your best on reading comprehension, analogies, sentence completions, antonyms, and logical and analytical reasoning questions. We will cover time-saving techniques for both the paper-based and computer administrations of the test. Textbook requirement: Practicing to Take the GRE General Test (tenth edition). Please note: this book is available at www.gre.org for $21.00 plus shipping. This is a self-supporting course; fee-exempt status does not apply.
Instructors: Scott Hatch/Lisa Hatch (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94933	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94934	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94935	online

GRE PREPARATION II (QUANTITATIVE)        Fee: $75
This course features a math review and techniques for tackling the quantitative comparison, discrete quantitative, and data interpretation questions that make up the math section of the GRE. We will also cover time-saving techniques for both the paper-based and computer administrations of the test. Textbook requirement: Practicing to Take the GRE General Test (tenth edition). Please note: this book is available at www.gre.org for $21.00 plus shipping. This is a self-supporting course; fee-exempt status does not apply.
Instructors: Scott Hatch/Lisa Hatch (Ed2Go)

optional	optional	Oct 15-Nov 21	24 hrs	94936	online
optional	optional	Nov 12-Dec 19	24 hrs	94937	online
optional	optional	Dec 10-Jan 16	24 hrs	94938	online

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