Inside This Edition. Winter/Spring 2016

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Winter/Spring 2016

University of North Georgia Professional & Continuing Education Catalog

Clinical Medical Assistant Program

5 Brazilian Portuguese

7 The Nuts and Bolts of Supervision

8 Project Management

11 Prescribed Burn Manager Certification

12 Microsoft Excel Courses

14 Driver’s Education

19 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

19 Photography Courses

20 Travel: Venice, Florence, & Rome

20 Inside This Edition

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L

EADERSHIP &

S

UPERVISION

MASTER CERTIFICATE

In today’s economy, a successful leadership team can mean the difference between staying in business and closing your doors. The University of North Georgia’s Leadership & Supervision Certificate Program is perfect for those about to move into a leadership role, or current managers wishing to hone their skills.

All one-day courses listed in the Leadership & Supervision section of classes are eligible to be included in a participant’s program of study. A “Master Certificate” in Leadership and Supervision will be awarded to anyone who successfully completes 60 hours of classroom time within the approved course listing. Should you wish, you can sign up in advance for all ten courses for the Master Certificate Program for the low price of $1295, which is a savings of $195 off our regular course fees! Course offerings on pages 8 - 11.

Delivery for group training is available. Contact Brooke Smith at 706-867-2736

Check us out

at Cumming City Hall!

The Division of Professional and Continuing Education at our Cumming campus is excited to be moving to the top floor of Cumming City Hall. The additional space will allow the Division to meet the increasing workforce development needs of the region. By expanding our innovative programs, Professional and Continuing Education at UNG can assist individuals, local businesses, and government entities with increased opportunities for personal and professional success. Our mission is to deliver programs at the local level that allow for job growth and creation and provide businesses affordable, high-quality solutions to training.

In 2015, UNG Professional and Continuing Education served 6,173 participants through 859 courses and programs in the North Georgia region. Over 900 of these participants and 96 programs were located on our Cumming campus. With the expansion into Cumming City Hall, we expect those numbers will double in the next year and continue to grow in the future. The Division has examined Georgia’s “Growth and Demand” occupations and is working to build curriculum that addresses these critical needs. With the new location at Cumming City Hall, the Division will be expanding course offerings in the Healthcare, Computer Software, Project Management, and Leadership fields to allow area residents even more options for career growth.

Dr. Wendy Estes, Director of Professional and Continuing Education, states that, “The move is an exciting opportunity for our Division to be located within the central business district of the City of Cumming next to our government partners. This proximity will allow UNG Professional and Continuing Education to tap into the economic development activities occurring in the region and respond with courses and training programs that will enhance the growth of our communities. Our workforce development efforts will focus on retention and expansion of existing industry as well as serving as a resource for attracting new businesses to the area. We encourage and invite everyone to stop by the suite for a tour and additional information on how UNG Professional and Continuing Education can be a resource to you.”

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Registration Information

Online: www.ung.edu/ce

Phone: Call us at 678-717-2377

In Person: You may register in person

at our Gainesville or Dahlonega

campuses.

Condensed Online Certificates 2

Online Courses & Teacher CEUs 3

Healthcare 4

Language 7

Professional Development 8

Certification & Licensure 12

Computer 14

Featured Online Courses 17

Recreation/Safety 18

Driver’s Education 19

Photography 20

Art & Music 24

General Interest 25

Winter/Spring

2016

UNG PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION

Certificate Programs

2 Condensed Online Certificates

4 Healthcare Certificates

9 Leadership & Supervision Master Certificate

13 Human Resources Management Certificate

13 SHRM Essentials of Human Resources

14 Microsoft Office Certificate

19 Driver’s Education

20 Photography Certificates

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you must cancel you must notify us in writing at least 3 business days before the course begins. There is a $20 processing fee for cancellations. For courses costing $200 or more, the processing charge is 10% of the total fee. NO refunds will be given on cancellations made within 3 business days of the course starting date. See www.ung.edu/ce/faq for more details.

Electronic Health Record

Management Program

For details on our Health Records Managmeent

Program and all other Healthcare Programs,

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Customer Service Certificate

Customer service is vital to any organization’s success. This program is for individuals who wish to pursue a role in customer service or improve upon existing skills. Learn the winning customer service skills that will set you apart from the competition in today’s market.

Four Required Certificate Courses:

• Customer Service Fundamentals • Interpersonal Communication • Keys to Effective Communication • Achieving Success with Difficult People

Grant Writing Certificate

Earn your certificate in grant writing. Follow a step-by-step curriculum with an experienced grant writer as your instructor to help you master the art and technology of grant writing. You will learn how to write effective proposals that will bring in the funding you need.

Four Required Certificate Courses:

• A to Z Grantwriting • Get Grants!

• Writing Effective Grant Proposals • Advanced Grant Proposal Writing

Graphics & Animation Certificate

Take multimedia websites and graphics to the max with our Graphics & Animation Certificate. Use raster and vector graphics to create dynamic, interactive media.

Four Required Courses:

• Photoshop- Introduction • Photoshop- Intermediate • Illustrator- Introduction • Flash- Introduction

Administrative Assistant Certificate

Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations, and other industries have created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants. Gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need to begin a rewarding career as an administrative assistant.

Five Required Courses:

• Administrative Assistant Fundamentals • Administrative Assistant Applications • Interpersonal Communication • Writing Essentials

• Building Teams That Work

Introduction to Web Design Certificate

Six Required Courses:

• Creating Web Pages

• CSS3 & HTML5 Introduction • Dreamweaver Introduction • Photoshop Introduction • Designing Effective Websites

• Marketing Your Business on the Internet

Nonprofit Startup & Management Certificate

Develop the skills and strategies you need to become an integral part of one of America’s fastest growing service sectors. Learn the fundamentals of how nonprofit are created, managed, and marketed.

• Starting a Nonprofit

• Nonprofit Management Introduction • Marketing Your Nonprofit

• Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials

Project Management Certificate

This program is for people who are new to the field of project management or who need a solid review of basic tenets. These courses also prepare you to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

• Project Management Fundamentals • Project Management Applications • Introduction to Business Analysis • Project Management @ e-speed

Online Certificate

Winter/Spring Start Dates:

January 13

February 10

March 16

April 13

May 18

Courses within the certificate programs are 6-week courses with specific start dates. They consist of two lessons a week (one every Wednesday and one every Friday). You do not need to be online at any specific time. You are expected to complete each quiz and assignment within ten days. Course fee is $129 per course.

CONDENSED ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

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Online Courses

• Instructor-Facilitated • Online Discussion Areas • 24-Hour Access • 6 Weeks of Instruction

Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners. You can complete any course entirely from your home or office, any time of the day or night.

Features:

• Courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end).

• Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more.

Courses are available in:

• Accounting and Finance • Business

• College Readiness • Computer Applications • Design and Composition • Healthcare

• Language and Arts • Law and Legal • Personal Development • Teaching and Education • Technology

• Writing and Publishing

Visit www.ung.edu/ce for a complete listing!

Teachers - CEUs

Our online education partner, Ed2Go, offers courses for teachers that need CEU credits to renew teaching certifications that expired prior to 2011.

Choose any of our courses for teachers and earn 2.4 CEUs towards teacher recertification on your own time!

Courses are administered by an experienced instructor and can be completed at your home or office computer at your convenience. All courses begin once a month and continue for six weeks. They consist of 24 lessons that last approximately two hours each; two lessons are released per week, on Wednesdays and Fridays, and remain active for two weeks.

Courses are available in:

• Computer Applications • Writing

• Language • and much more!

Visit www.ung.edu/ce for a complete listing of CEU courses for teachers.

Discover

why millions of students are

making the switch to online learning.

With online courses, you can study at your convenience in your preferred learning environment. Our courses and programs are highly engaging and relevant and our instructors are interactive and support you through the curriculum. Choose from our growing catalog of Instructor-Led Courses designed to teach you a new skill or refresh a current one or our Career Training Programs geared to place you into a new career in an in-demand field.

We are proud to partner with our online training providers Ed2Go,

OnCourse Learning (Real Estate) and Health Ed Today!

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EKG Technician Program

Fee: $999 (includes all books & materials), CEUs: 5.0

This comprehensive 50-hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT) - Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam in addition to other National Certification Exams. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography and stress testing. Additionally, students will practice with EKG equipment and perform hands on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. The EKG Technician Certification Program includes a graded final exam to help prepare students for the ASPT - EKG Technician Exam.

March 7 - May 9, skip 3/14 & 3/16 (Cumming City Hall) Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

March 7 - May 9, skip 3/14 & 3/16 (Oconee) Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM March 15 - May 10 (Gainesville)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Phlebotomy Technician Program

This 90-hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology; anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. This program helps students prepare for National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam.

NOTE: This 90-hour program does not include the arranging of a free clinical rotation on behalf of students. Although not required to work as a Phlebotomy Technician, students that wish to pursue a clinical rotation should contact local health care organizations to arrange their personal clinical schedule.

March 7 - May 18, skip 3/14 & 3/16 (Cumming City Hall) Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

This class will also meet on Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM;

April 2, April 9, April 23, April 30, and May 14.

March 7 - May 18, skip 3/14 & 3/16 (Oconee) Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

April 2, April 9, April 23, April 30, and May 14.

March 15 - May 19, (Gainesville) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

March 19, April 9, April 23, April 30, and May 14.

Dental Assisting Program

The Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions - Dental Assisting. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice. This course covers the following key areas and topics - Administrative Aspects include: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry; policies and guidelines. Clinical Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment, introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand-pieces; sterilization; and other areas. In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program. This program includes 80 hours of classroom lecture and

hands on labs and a 40-hour clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider.

NOTE: To be eligible for the 40-hour clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 80-hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements. Additionally, this course is designed to prepare students to sit for the DANB Radiology Health and Safety Examination (RHS). Many states require that any dental office employee who will be performing radiological procedures (X-Rays) must take and pass the DANB RHS exam. The cost of this exam is $175 and is not included as part of the cost of this program. The DNAB exam is administered at Pearson Vue Testing Centers.

March 8 - June 14, skip 3/15 & 3/17 (Cumming City Hall) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

March 14 - June 15, skip 5/30 (Gainesville) Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Pharmacy Technician Program

This comprehensive 50-hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content includes: pharmacy medical terminology, history of pharmacy, pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parental nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement.

Includes 80-hour clinical externship.

March 8 - May 10, skip 3/15 & 3/17 (Cumming City Hall) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

March 8 - May 10, skip 3/15 & 3/17 (Oconee) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM March 14 - May 9 (Gainesville)

Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

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Clinical Medical Assistant Program

This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures and the technical aspects of phlebotomy and the use of the electrocardiograph (EKG) machine, plus more. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, EKG, pharmacology, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture

and hands on labs and a 160-hour clinical externship opportunity

at a local healthcare service provider for those students who qualify. To be eligible for the 160-hour clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 140-hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements.

NOTE: Upon successful completion of this program (both 140 hours of classroom instruction and 160 hours of clinical training), students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination.

March 8 - June 16, skip 3/15 & 3/17 (Cumming City Hall) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

April 2, April 9, April 23, April 30, May 14, May 21, June 4, and June 11.

March 14 - June 20 (Gainesville)

March 8 - June 16, skip 3/15 & 3/17 (Oconee) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Electronic Health Record

Management Program

This 95-hour Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management program prepares students to understand and use electronic records in a medical practice. Access to health information is changing the ways doctors care for their patients. Doctors now have access to a patient’s medical history, surgeries, allergies to medicines, and recent doctor’s visits all at the press of a button. This recent technology that intertwines health information from a variety of sources is known as an electronic health record. An electronic health record (EHR) includes computerized lifelong healthcare data where every encounter an individual has with the healthcare system is documented and compiled for quick access. Electronic Health Record professionals are educated in the implementation and management of electronic health information using common electronic data interchange systems such as HL7, CDISC, and DICOM.

NOTE: After the successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) exam. March 14 - June 6, skip 5/30 (Gainesville)

April 2, April 16, April 30, and May 14.

Medical Administrative Assistant Program

This 50-hour course prepares students to function effectively in many of the administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry. Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Secretary, and Medical Records Clerks are all positions in great demand. This program covers important background information on the medical assisting profession and interpersonal skills, medical ethics and law, medical terminology, basics of insurance billing and coding, telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, medical records management and management of practice finances. This program is intended to provide students with a well-rounded introduction to medical administration so that they can gain the necessary skills required to obtain an administrative medical assistant position.

NOTE: Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national examination. March 7 - May 9, skip 3/14 & 3/16 (Oconee)

Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM March 15 - May 10 (Gainesville)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

All in-class healthcare certificate programs are offered in cooperation with Condensed Curriculum International, Inc. Books and materials included.

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Basic Life Support (BLS)

for Healthcare Professionals

Fee: $75, CEUs: 0.4 February 13, (Gainesville) Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM February 13, (Oconee) Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM March 16, (Dahlonega) Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM March 23, (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM April 9, (Gainesville)

Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM April 16, (Oconee)

Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM April 20, (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM May 11, (Dahlonega)

Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

Fee: $129, CEUs: 1.6

With increasing numbers of Spanish-speaking patients entering the healthcare system every year, it’s more crucial than ever for health professionals to learn medical Spanish. What’s more, adding Spanish skills to your resume can broaden your career horizons. This course focuses on the survival Spanish medical personnel really need to know in a medical setting. We will focus on learning the basics of Spanish pronunciation, you’ll move right into simple words for everyday topics including colors, numbers, conversational phrases, family names, and words for asking questions. Next, you’ll get to the core of the course as you discover how to ask about symptoms, medical histories, discomfort, insurance, and patients’ feelings. You’ll also learn how to talk about body parts, diets, and medical care and treatment. If you are working or want to work in the medical/healthcare field, this class if for you!

February 2 - March 22 (Gainesville) Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

April 5 - May 24 (Gainesville) Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

We offer the convenience of

online Healthcare Programs!

These courses are highly interactive and provide students with an enriched learning experience. Each course was developed to ensure that students gain the necessary skills to excel in a professional healthcare environment. Additionally, these programs include access to an online community with interactive content and robust student services. Each course includes:

a24/7 instructor support and course mentoring

aOnline healthcare content that supplements each course

aStudent and instructor collaboration

aEngaging labs, student exercises, course videos and animated simulations

aStudent pre and post assessments and online performance tracking

aNational and state certification opportunities

aA secure Student Portal

aSome programs include clinical externships Online Course Offering

• Pharmacy Technician Program • Clinical Medical Assistant • Dental Assisting Program • Medical Billing & Coding • Medical Coding ICD-10 • EKG Technician Program

• Electronic Health Record Management • Phlebotomy Technician Program

• Medical Administrative Assistant Program • Dialysis Technician Program

• Medical Terminology • ECG/EKG Course for Nurses

Visit www.ung.edu/ce or give us a call at 678-717-2377 for pricing and detailed program information! You can also email Kim Savage at kim.savage@ung.edu.

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Conversational English

Fee: $85, CEUs: 1.8

In the six-week Conversational English class, you will learn pronunciation and basic grammar. You will also learn English that you can and will need to communicate at a place of employment. Fast fluency of phrases to use in conversations every day will also be included. Students are able to attend class after class to learn more and more!

January 12 - February 18 (Gainesville) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM February 23 - March 31 (Gainesville) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM April 12 - May 19 (Gainesville) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

American Sign Language I

Fee: $129, CEUs: 2.0

This 10-week course will cover the various components of American Sign Language. You will learn both the basic vocabulary along with its grammar/word order. You will also learn the basic forms of communication skills, along with various cues used when signing, including directionality, classifiers, and the use of facial/body

expressions. Lastly, you will also learn about the Deaf Culture and how it developed over history. All ages welcome beginning with age nine. January 12 - March 15 (Gainesville)

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

January 13 - March 16 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

April 5 - June 7 (Gainesville) Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

American Sign Language II

Fee: $129, CEUs: 2.0

January 13 - March 16 (Gainesville) Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

April 6 - June 8 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

April 6 - June 8 (Gainesville) Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Brazilian Portuguese:

A New Found Educational Experience - Level 1

Fee: $129, CEUs: 2.0

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and is an emerging economic superpower. And, some of the most magnificent and exciting destinations in the world can be found in Brazil, as well as other South American countries. Brazilian Portuguese is the official language of Brazil and Portugal, making it a great language to learn whether for business, travel opportunities, or for the simple exploration of other cultures. Sign up and try Portuguese today!

January 26 - April 5 (skip 3/15) (Gainesville) Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

April 20 - June 22 (Gainesville) Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Brazilian Portuguese:

A New Found Educational Experience - Level 2

Fee: $129, CEUs: 2.0

January 25 - April 4 (skip 3/14) (Gainesville) Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

April 19 - June 21 (Gainesville) Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Basic Communicative Spanish I

Fee: $85, CEUs: 1.2

Spanish is the “second language” of the U.S., and more and more business is being conducted with Spanish-speaking countries. Whether you want to converse with customers, co-workers, or neighbors or prepare for a trip abroad, this course will give you the skills needed to understand oral Spanish and communicate effectively in real-life situations.

February 8 - March 14 (Cumming City Hall) Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

February 22 - March 28 (Gainesville) Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

April 4 - May 9 (Cumming City Hall) Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

April 11 - May 16 (Gainesville) Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Basic Communicative Spanish II

Fee: $85, CEUs: 1.2

April 12 - May 17 (Gainesville) Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

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LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION

Fundamentals of Being an Effective Leader

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

This workshop is a cornerstone for your personal leadership development program. It is designed to help you create and accomplish your personal best, and to help you lead others to get extraordinary things done. At its core, leadership means setting goals, lighting a path, and persuading others to follow the course that has been set. Yet, the responsibility entails much more. By accepting the challenge to lead, one comes to realize the ability to apply leadership principles in all areas of life is only limited by one’s ability to recognize the leadership opportunities.

January 19 (Gainesville) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 15 (Oconee) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Communication Strategies

for a More Productive Workplace

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6 January 21 (Oconee) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM February 18 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Effective Business Communications

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

Using today’s technology such as e-mail, internet, voicemail and computerized phone systems, provide customers with around-the-clock convenience and service while reducing costs and increasing productivity at work. It is essential to develop guidelines of when and how to use these forms of technology in a customer-friendly way to provide excellence in customer service. In this hands-on workshop, you will review the latest “etiquette” for using technology and review the basics of communication to develop effective messages for your company.

January 26 (Gainesville) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Managing Across Cultures

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

Our culture defines many aspects of how we think, feel, and act. It can be challenging for managers to bridge cultural differences and bring employees together into a functioning team. This course will give supervisors and managers easy-to-use techniques for communicating across cultures, building teams, promoting multiculturalism in the organization, and leveraging the global talent pool.

January 26 (Cumming City Hall) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 3 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Skill With People

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

Improve your work relations and friendships by understanding people and human nature. Learn to talk to people and make them feel important. Discover how to listen, influence and successfully help them make up their minds. Learn the secret to setting people’s moods, how to skillfully praise and thank people, make a good impression and finally, how to skillfully make a good talk. Whether you want to be a top producing businessperson, or just a better mom, dad or friend, these simple, but seldom used skills will help you get to where you want to go in life.

February 1 (Cumming City Hall) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 7 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Nuts & Bolts of Supervision

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

This full-day workshop covers all of the basic principles of managing and supervising people. Practical advice, real work examples, and techniques used by outstanding supervisors are interwoven throughout the course. Ed Nichols, management consultant and author, will lead the workshop. Some of the key concepts covered are: How to handle change, How to be a positive influence, Appraisals, Problem-solving, Counseling, Delegating, Raising productivity, Improving quality, Organizing, Training, Diversity strategies, Leadership, and others.

February 4 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 2 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 19 (Gainesville)

Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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People Management Skills:

Managing Different Personalities

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

Ever wonder why people act like they do? Well now you can find out! Utilizing one fun and simple quiz, this seminar will teach you how to quickly spot and identify the four basic personality types. You’ll learn how to handle each personality in a positive and effective way. This class is a fun, jaw dropper that will help you finally figure out why people act like they do. Elements covered in this course are guaranteed to be life-changing in the way you view people. You’ll even be able to figure out why they may think you are the crazy one!

February 9 (Gainesville) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 21 (Cumming City Hall) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

21 Laws of Leadership:

Follow Them and They Will Follow You

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

Using the concepts from The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell, you will learn how to become a better, more productive leader. By incorporating these laws into your life, learn how to transform the quality of your leadership immeasurably. As you develop your people in the area of leadership, you will begin to see a positive impact on your whole organization.

February 11 (Cumming City Hall) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Critical Elements of Customer Service

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6 February 16 (Oconee) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Fundamentals of Leadership

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.4

This seminar will cover the most important principles and techniques of managing people. You will study the working habits and characteristics of outstanding managers, and great companies and will acquire a greater understanding of what it takes to be a respected and valued leader.

February 17 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Managing People and Projects:

Basics of Project Management

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

In our fast-paced, technology-intensive world, “just do it” can easily become a way of life. Managers believe they can’t afford to spend the time it takes to practice good project management. However, managing and controlling your work-flow and business more efficiently has become increasingly important. Join us to learn the essential project management concepts and methods that are immediately applicable to your job. Through discussion and real world examples, learn how to identify and organize project components, and then control your project from beginning to end - documenting lessons learned for future reference.

February 18 (Cumming City Hall) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 12 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Managing Multiple Tasks, Priorities,

and Deadlines

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6 February 23 (Gainesville) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

CUSTOMIZED & ON-SITE TRAINING

Don’t know where to start?

We know ... Let us show you!

We provide an on-site assessment to clearly define your training needs no matter how small or large your business. We work with your schedule, providing day, evenings, or weekends, scheduling training when it’s convenient for you. You can come to us or we can come to you, our location or yours - we are flexible. Your employees are the key to your organization’s success and productivity. We will match our expert faculty with your training requirements to create successful training outcomes.

The services of UNG Professional and Continuing Education offer customized training opportunities designed to meet your organizational needs.

Call

678-717-2377

for details.

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Amplified Management Skills

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

The Amplified Management Skills workshop will outline the step by step progression of developing your business team. This course will show you how to select the players on your team and teach how to grow the team. Following up with how to test, and then hand off management responsibilities to the matured leader, as you begin to duplicate the process. Growing your team according to these guidelines will most assuredly help you develop a more successful business.

March 8 (Gainesville) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 25 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Managing Your Message:

Presentation and Writing Skills

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6 March 17 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 13 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

From Supervisor to Leader:

Leading from the Inside Out

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

Are you in a supervisory role, but want to be seen as a leader? How do you begin changing the way your co-workers and team members see you? All leadership starts on the inside with self-leadership and works its way out. Gain insights on how to think, feel, and behave like a leader - and then expect to be treated like one too. Learn the importance of being a leader, as well as a supervisor, and discover how your leadership style impacts employee satisfaction and productivity.

March 17 (Cumming City Hall) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Professionalism at Work:

Etiquette, Ethics, and Teamwork

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6 March 29 (Gainesville) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Coaching for Improved Performance

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6 March 30 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Managing Customer Service With Excellence

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

The need for leading, promoting, and enhancing a customer-focused culture is essential within every organization. This one-day workshop will provide you with an opportunity to explore your responsibilities within your role as a customer service agent. As you discuss the various skills and techniques, you will draw from your own personal and varied experiences to share elements of reward and challenge. Consider this workshop as a re-energizing time to build and expand from where you are now. April 13 (Oconee)

Leadership Skills for Supervisors:

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6 April 19 (Cumming City Hall) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Minimizing Conflict and Maximizing

Cooperation: Team Building for Managers

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

Wherever human beings live and work, there will be conflict. That is natural. What doesn’t come so naturally to many is their ability to handle conflict when it does arise. Join us to learn about the tools and techniques needed to understand conflict and how to achieve resolution and cooperation. We’ll also discuss team-building and problem solving strategies with an emphasis on the steps and practices critical for negotiations to work effectively.

April 21 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closing the Generation Gap

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6 April 26 (Gainesville) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Creating Customer Connections That Count

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

To be an effective leader, you must do more than communicate. You must connect. Whether it is one-on-one encounters with a client, a small group discussion with your team, or making a speech before an audience of thousands - the best leaders find a way to connect with people. We’ll cover the five principles and the five practices that will empower you to connect with people at work and in all areas of your life. We’ll discuss and practice connecting with others in a way that touches their heart and leaves them transformed.

April 27 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Leading Your Team Through Times of Change

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6 May 4 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Making Today Matter:

Time Management Skills for Leaders

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

The most important day you will ever experience is today. Today is the key to your success. Many of us look at our days in the wrong way: We exaggerate yesterday. We overestimate tomorrow. We underestimate today. Join us to discover the 12 decisions and disciplines from John Maxwell’s best seller, “Today Matters,” that can help you see the importance and success that lies in today. May 5 (Gainesville)

Performance Management:

Giving Effective Feedback

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

Inspiring someone to be their best is no easy task. Just how do you manage for optimum performance? How do you create a motivating environment that encourages people to go beyond their best? This one-day workshop will give you some of those skills. Participants will learn: The role of goal setting in performance management; Tools to help your employees set and achieve goals; A three-phase model that will help you prepare employees for peak performance, activate their inner motivation, and evaluate their skills; Motivational tools and techniques. May 11 (Cumming City Hall)

Dealing With Difficult People

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6 May 19 (Oconee)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

NEW

Project Management Foundations

Fee: $499, CEUs: 1.8

In this 3-day course, you will be introduced to the concepts and best practices of project management. Project Management Foundations gives you the fundamentals, techniques and tools to manage your project to success.

February 23 - February 25 (Cumming City Hall) Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Planning, Scheduling, and Control

Fee: $399, CEUs: 1.2

In this course you’ll learn the basis for scope, time, and cost planning. You’ll learn how to construct the work breakdown structure, develop the project schedule, estimate activity costs and contingency, and develop the project budget. You’ll learn how to construct and use the performance baseline to control the schedule and cost of the project and how to use performance management tools such as Earned Value to understand current and future performance of the project.

April 12 & April 13 (Cumming City Hall) Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Identifying and Managing Risk

Fee: $399, CEUs: 1.2

In this 2-day course, you will learn the concepts and building block to successful risk management. The course focuses on how to identify, qualify, prioritize and manage project risks to help ensure success. It teaches project risk management skills through hands-on exercises and practical experiences.

May 17 & May 18 (Cumming City Hall) Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Basic Principles of Grant Writing

Fee: $195, CEUs: 1.8

This course presents the fundamental, standard processes and procedures for developing and submitting a finished proposal for those who seek funding from a governmental agency, philanthropic foundation, commercial entity or civic organization. The components and features of a strong proposal, coupled with the key elements contained within a successful grant proposal, will be taught. Guiding principles common to the grant application process will be explored along with developmental practice in writing mission statements, goals, objectives, budgets and evaluative components vital for funding success.

April 21 - May 26 (Gainesville) Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

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CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Certification Training

For Food Service Workers

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.7

Georgia requires at least one food service manager on staff who has successfully completed a food safety training program and passed an ANSI-CFP exam. For all new establishments, there is a 90-day grace period to comply with the mandatory manager certification. During this 90-day period, the manager or person in charge must demonstrate food safety knowledge. ServSafe Certification is effective for 5 years. February 29, (Dahlonega)

Monday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $149

Certification Exam Only: 2:00 - 4:00 PM, $80 April 4, (Cumming City Hall)

Monday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $149

Certification Exam Only: 2:00 - 4:00 PM, $80 May 23, (Gainesville)

Monday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $149

Certification Exam Only: 2:00 - 4:00 PM, $80

Prescribed Burn Manager Certification

Fee: $115, CEUs: 1.2

Prescribed fire is defined as fire applied in a knowledgeable manner to forest fuels on a specific land area under selected weather conditions to accomplish predetermined, well-defined management objectives. Course is designed for prescribed burning managers. The 1992 Georgia Legislature passed the Prescribed Burning Act which allowed the Georgia Forestry Commission to promulgate a Prescribed Burn Manager Certification Program. Although certification is not required to practice prescribed burning in Georgia, the program is offered in the interest of higher learning and achievement for qualified prescribed burn practitioners and landowners.

Certification includes self study of materials provided by mail prior to the program, followed by a two-day training session and a written test. Applicants scoring 70% or better on this test will receive a numbered certificate. Certification is good for a five-year period from the date the certificate is issued.

This course is designed for: Prescribed Burning Managers. Applicants to be successfully certified must have been in charge of five prescribed burns and have two years work experience in forestry related field or have completed a university-sponsored prescribed burn course. See REQUIRED affidavit. (Affidavit not required to attend class, but must be submitted to become certified.)

May 10 - May 11 (Dahlonega)

Tuesday & Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Real Estate Salesperson’s Pre-Licensing

Fee: $425 (plus books), CEUs: 9.6

This face-to-face course covers the fundamentals of real estate practices and policies and is approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission. It is designed to assist the student preparing for the Georgia Real Estate Salesperson’s License Examination. The State Exam may be taken after successful completion of this course.

January 12 - March 31 (Gainesville) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 - 10:00 PM April 19 - July 7 (Gainesville)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 - 10:00 PM Online Real Estate Courses

Pre-Licensing, Post-Licensing, Broker, Home Inspection, and Continuing Education for license renewal are also available at www.ung.edu/ce.

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Human Resources Management

Certificate Program

Fee: $1299 (includes SHRM materials), CEUs: 3.6

Our SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preparation course is designed primarily for individuals seeking credentials that focus on identifying and testing the knowledge and practical real-life experiences HR professionals around the world need to excel in their careers today. Earning your SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential establishes you as a recognized expert in the HR field. These new certifications recognize that HR professionals are at the core of leading organizational success. For those not seeking certification, this course provides a comprehensive and accelerated option for professional development. Participants gain a generalist point of view, refresh key ideas and concepts, strengthen their understanding of core competencies and increase productivity.. As an added advantage, we use the SHRM Learning System, which has a long and established track record of helping HR certification candidates beat average pass rates. It features relevant HR content and advanced tools that streamline study time, accelerate learning and build confidence for passing the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exam.

February 2 - April 26 (Gainesville) Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

SHRM Essentials of Human Resources

Fee: $499 (includes SHRM materials), CEUs: 1.5

This program is designed for managers, supervisors or other employees that have hiring, performance management or other human resource (HR) responsibilities. This is the perfect course for managers who need to know basic HR concepts BEFORE disciplinary action is required or a HR specialist has to get involved. Essentials of HR Management is also for those who are looking for a career change and an overview of HR, outside their current specialty. Also, newcomers in HR who want an overview of the whole field will find this course is a good starting point. Learn practices in:

- Recruitment and selection - Employment law - Compensation basics

- Orienting and training employees - Performance management

Essentials of HR Management is not for the seasoned HR professional (unless you’re looking for a general update), but is a must for anyone managing people. Knowledge of the essentials can keep you and your company out of trouble, make you a better manager, improve workplace morale, help with performance management and protect your company from needless litigation.

Any registrations that are within one week of the class begin date, an extra shipping charge of $40 will be charged in addition to the registration fee.

April 11 - May 9 (Gainesville) Mondays, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

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MICROSOFT OFFICE

EXCEL

MS Excel, Part 1

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6 January 22 (Gainesville) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM February 26 (Cumming City Hall) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM February 26 (Gainesville) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 4 (Gainesville) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 22 (Cumming City Hall) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 2 (Gainesville) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

MS Excel, Part 2

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6 February 5 (Gainesville) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 2 (Gainesville) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 17 (Cumming City Hall) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 11 (Gainesville) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 20 (Cumming City Hall) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 23 (Gainesville) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WORD

Basic MS Word

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6 January 25 (Gainesville) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM February 10 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM February 19 (Gainesville) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 16 (Gainesville) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 22 (Gainesville) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Intermediate MS Word

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6

March 16 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 23 (Gainesville) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 13 (Gainesville) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WINDOWS

Understanding Windows 10

Fee: $79, CEUs: 0.6

February 22 (Cumming City Hall) Monday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Understanding Windows 8

Fee: $79, CEUs: 0.6

March 7 (Cumming City Hall) Monday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

OUTLOOK

MS Outlook

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6 January 20 (Gainesville) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM February 11 (Cumming City Hall) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM February 24 (Gainesville) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 1 (Cumming City Hall) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 15 (Gainesville) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 16 (Gainesville) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

POWERPOINT

MS PowerPoint

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6 January 29 (Gainesville) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 4 (Gainesville) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 7 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 11 (Cumming City Hall) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 11 (Gainesville)

MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATE

This certificate program will help you get hired, get promoted, or update your skills. The Microsoft Office

Certificate

will help you acquire the knowledge and experience to use Microsoft applications in your current

job or future job. This program is also designed to provide small business owners with the tools and resources

to make their business more organized, professional, and dynamic. These computer skills are essential for

work in today’s modern offices.

To receive the Microsoft Office Certificate you must complete Basic and

Intermediate Word, Excel Part 1 and Excel Part 2, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

COMPUTER

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iPad and iPhone for Everyday Use

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6

In the 21st century, it is crucial to stay up-to-date with devices and tools that could save you a lot of time and stress when getting work done. In this class, those looking to understand more about the Apple iPad Tablet and Apple iPhone should definitely sign up for this fun, fast-paced class. We will discuss the primary use for the iPad and iPhone compared to traditional computers and phones, specifications to look at when purchasing one, and many productivity applications.

February 9 (Gainesville) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 13 (Gainesville) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Developing a Personal or

Commercial Website

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6

This course provides a hands on approach to creating a personal or commercial website without having to learn programming code or HTML. Whether you wish to create a personal or business advertising site, or sell online, this course will walk you through the best practices of site building and teach you how to get found on the web. By the end of the seminar, you will have an online presence that you can then build upon at your own pace. No previous web page experience is necessary, however, basic PC and Windows skills are required.

February 10 (Gainesville) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 22 (Gainesville) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 26 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Facebook for Beginners

Fee: $49, CEUs: 0.3

Facebook is a useful tool for more than just uploading pictures and following people you know. “Facebook for Beginners,” is an introduction to this dynamic social networking platform. This is an introductory class and you don’t need a Facebook account to attend. But if you have an account, please bring your user name and password. February 16 (Cumming City Hall)

Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

(Very) Basic PC Skills

Fee: $119, CEUs: 0.6

If you have never used a computer before, then this very basic and friendly hands-on introductory course is the one you should take before any others. You will have time to practice the skills necessary to operate a computer using the keyboard and mouse. You will use WordPad for basic word processing and Internet Explorer to surf the Internet. There will be an overview discussion about email and, if there is time, you will send email using Google Mail. Only fundamentals are stressed in this introductory module and no prior knowledge of a PC is required. March 11 (Gainesville)

Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 9 (Gainesville)

Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Illustrator for Small Business

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6

Learn to create your own marketing materials using Adobe Illustrator. You will learn the basics of creating business cards, posters, flyers and more. Students will leave with a basic understanding of utilizing Adobe Illustrator files for marketing their business.

March 17 (Cumming City Hall) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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QUICKBOOKS

Basic QuickBooks I

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

QuickBooks, the leading accounting software in use today, provides an easy-to-use bookkeeping system for individuals, small businesses, church groups or any organization that needs to track financial information. In this class you will learn how to set up and manage a basic set of accounting books, including how to create your chart of accounts, how to post daily transactions, create vendor lists, reconcile checking and credit card accounts, track activity and how to generate and interpret the financial reports. While QuickBooks does not require an understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, basic PC and Windows skills will be necessary for this class.

January 26 (Gainesville) Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM February 22 (Gainesville) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM February 17 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 8 (Cumming City Hall) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 18 (Gainesville) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Basic QuickBooks II

Fee: $149, CEUs: 0.6

This course is a continuation of the Basic QuickBooks - Part 1 course. This class focuses on setting up and using the modules for payroll, inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable. These modules are used to invoice customers, to record payments, to pay bills, manage inventory, create purchase orders, and process payroll. Basic PC, Windows and QuickBooks skills are necessary for this class. The topics covered in the Basic QuickBooks - Part 1 course will not be repeated. February 12 (Gainesville)

Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 3 (Cumming City Hall) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 18 (Gainesville) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 6 (Cumming City Hall) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 27 (Gainesville) Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

ADOBE

Adobe Photoshop CS6, Part 1

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6

February 4 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM February 8 (Cumming City Hall) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 14 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 20 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Adobe Photoshop CS6, Part 2

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6

March 14 (Cumming City Hall) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 12 (Gainesville)

Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 18 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Adobe Photoshop Elements, Part 1

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6

January 21 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM February 29 (Cumming City Hall) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 10 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 6 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Adobe Photoshop Elements, Part 2

Fee: $129, CEUs: 0.6

February 18 (Gainesville) Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 28 (Cumming City Hall) Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 4 (Cumming City Hall) Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 25 (Gainesville)

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Accounting Fundamentals

Fee: $129, CEUs: 2.4

Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you’re interested in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. You’ll learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transactions. You’ll get hands-on experience with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities. 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. Whether you’re a sole proprietor looking to manage your business finances or you simply want to gain an understanding of accounting basics for career advancement or for personal use, this course will give you a solid foundation in financial matters.

Medical Terminology:

A Word Association Approach

Fee: $129, CEUs: 2.4

This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach. Root terms are divided by each body system. The origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage is provided for each root term. Word Associations are provided as a learning tool. Unusual and interesting information is provided in regards to each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and suffixes as your learning will culminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs of medical notes.

Grammar Refresher

Fee: $129, CEUs: 2.4

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.

Medical Coding

Fee: $129, CEUs: 2.4

Take your first step toward a lucrative career as a medical coder! In this course, you’ll learn how to use the CPT manual and the ICD-10-CM to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure. This knowledge will help prepare you to work almost anywhere in the medical field—doctors’ offices, clinics, public health facilities, hospitals, labs, nursing homes, insurance agencies, or even the comfort of your own home.

We’ll go through each of the main systems of the human body— integumentary (skin), musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and male and female genitourinary— outlining the medical terminology, conditions, diseases, injuries, treatments, and procedures you’ll see most often in each of those systems.

Along the way, we’ll go through lots of real-world examples and coding exercises to get you using your coding tools in conjunction with your analytical skills to come up with just the right codes to describe any medical situation. In the process, you’ll get all the hands-on experience you’ll need to code medical insurance claims with confidence. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to find your way through both the CPT manual and the ICD-10-CM manual, and you’ll be well on your way to a career as a medical coder!

We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses

that you can take entirely over the internet.

All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors.

Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.

Ready to explore our catalog? Browse our entire catalog of online courses at www.ed2go.com/ung.

These 24-hour courses are taught online over

a 6-week period by live instructors!

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Swim Lessons

(Ages 3 & up) Fee: $89, CEUs: 0.8

Come and enjoy the University of North Georgia Gainesville campus INDOOR pool. We are able to offer year-round swim lessons in an environment with a consistent temperature and where weather is rarely a problem! Keep your skills fresh and improve your swimming ability all year round.

Our swimming lessons are based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Students will be grouped according to skill level, and experience. Our low teacher/student ratio of 1:3 will ensure lots of individualized attention for each child. Lessons will be geared toward progression in the following levels:

Level 1 Introduction to Water Skills Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills Level 3 Stroke Development Level 4 Stroke Improvement Level 5 Stroke Refinement

Level 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency

Parents should keep in mind that children vary as to levels of progression and that any accomplishment should be recognized with enthusiasm. Certificates of Achievement will be given on the last day of class. A signed Liability Waiver is REQUIRED for participation.

Child MUST be potty-trained!

January 12 - March 1, Tuesdays (Gainesville) Choose from these available class times:

4:00 - 4:50 PM, 5:00 - 5:50 PM, or 6:00 - 6:50 PM March 15 - May 10, Tuesdays (Gainesville)

No class on 4/5

Choose from these available class times:

4:00 - 4:50 PM, 5:00 - 5:50 PM, or 6:00 - 6:50 PM

Water Aerobics

January 9 - March 5 (Gainesville)

Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:30 AM, $45,CEUs: 0.9

January 11 - March 9 (Gainesville) No class on 1/18

Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 PM, $85,CEUs: 1.7

Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, $85, CEUs: 1.7

January 20 - February 26 (Dahlonega)

Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, $85, CEUs: 1.7

March 7 - April 15 (Dahlonega)

Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, $90, CEUs: 1.8

March 14 - May 18 (Gainesville)

March 19 - May 14 (Gainesville)

Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:30 AM, $45, CEUs: 0.9

April 25 - June 3 (Dahlonega) No class on 5/14 - 5/21 & 5/30

Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, $70,CEUs: 1.4

Adult Swim Lessons

(Ages 15 & up)

Fee: $89, CEUs: 0.8

Our adult swim class is for older teens to adults of any skill level. We can help you begin to swim or help established swimmers fine tune their strokes. Participants will receive individual instruction and then be able to practice their skills. We will help you meet the goals you have set for yourself, whether it is to be more comfortable around the water, or to improve your strokes and fitness level. Our instructor has plenty of experience working with adults and loves to help them reach their personal goals in her class. A signed Liability Waiver is REQUIRED for participation.

January 12 - March 1 (Gainesville) Tuesdays, 7:00 - 7:50 PM

March 15 - May 10 (Gainesville) No class on 4/5

Tuesdays, 7:00 - 7:50 PM

Junior Tennis Lessons

Fee: $49, CEUs: 0.4

“UNG Delivering Fun and Fitness” No experience necessary! Get Game! The junior tennis program on Saturday mornings allows kids the opportunity to learn the tennis basics in a fun, game-like setting. Players will learn new and enhance their tennis skills, be placed on a team, meet new friends and have a great time. Please bring one can of unopened tennis balls to the first class.

February 27 - March 19, Saturdays (Gainesville) Grades K - 2: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grades 3 - 5: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM April 16 - May 7, Saturdays (Gainesville) Grades K - 2: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Grades 3 - 5: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Fee: $49 (1st time participants); $39 (past participants)

*First time participants will receive tennis racquet and sports bag.

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Basic Handgun Safety Training Course

Fee: $99 ($89 for a 2nd person)

CEUs: 0.7, Minimum age is 21 (No exceptions)

The instructor will begin the class explaining ten of the most important safety rules you will need for basic gun safety. Covering the laws pertaining to where and when you can carry and when you can and cannot use your weapon will also be included. You will then go over the basic steps of using your firearm correctly, and students will participate in practical demonstrations in the classroom. The classroom portion will take approximately three hours. You are encouraged to ask questions at any time. Following the classroom portion of this course, we will take a break and meet at local gun range. When you arrive at the range, we will go over all range rules to the live fire exercises. At this time, the instructor will teach proper sight alignment, trigger pull, stance, breathing, and grip.

For the Range Portion following the classroom safety class, we will be using a local gun range for our live fire exercises. Cost for the Range will be approximately $10 - $12 per person; they also sell targets for $1 each. Handguns can also be rented at the range and ammo can be purchased. Prices vary on ammunition. If you would like, you can bring your own gun and ammo to the RANGE ONLY. You must leave these locked in

your vehicle while on the college campus. CUMMING CITY HALL

February 6, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM March 12, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM May 21, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM DAHLONEGA January 23, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM April 23, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GAINESVILLE January 9, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM February 20, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM April 9, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM May 7, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM OCONEE March 26, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fee: $99 (plus supplies and range fee); $89 (for a 2nd person)

Driver’s Education -

Gainesville

This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Driver Services to satisfy Joshua’s Law requirements!

January Session

January 22, 23, 24 & January 29, 30, 31

Friday, 5:30 - 8:30 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 1:30 - 5:30 PM

Fee: $365 (30 hours classroom plus 6 hours of 1-on-1 driving)

March Session

March 4, 5, 6 & March 11, 12, 13

Friday, 5:30 - 8:30 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, 1:30 - 5:30 PM

Fee: $365 (30 hours classroom plus 6 hours of 1-on-1 driving

April Session (Spring Break)

April 4 - 8

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Fee: $365 (30 hours classroom plus 6 hours of 1-on-1 driving) Driving Dates arranged with instructor. Vehicle is provided! (30 classroom hours & 6 hours driving)

Behind-the-Wheel Driving Lessons(car provided)

Dates & times arranged for 2-hour sessions, Fee: $99

Driver’s Education

(Six-hour Driving Package)

Have you completed your 30 hours of Driver’s Education instruction online or through another approved program but still need actual behind-the-wheel driving instruction to complete your certificate? You may now sign up for 6-hours of one-on-one driving instruction with the University of North Georgia to satisfy State requirements and complete your Driving Certificate. Dates & times arranged with Driving Instructor (car provided). Fee: $295

Defensive Driving -

Gainesville

This course is for INSURANCE DISCOUNT ONLY!

January 23, Saturday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fee: $49

March 12, Saturday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fee: $49

May 14, Saturday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fee: $49

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Fee: $75, CEUs: 0.4

CUMMING CITY HALL

February 17, Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM April 6, Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM DAHLONEGA February 27, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM April 16, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GAINESVILLE January 30, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM March 12, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM OCONEE March 12, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM May 14, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Inside This Edition. Winter/Spring 2016

Winter/Spring 2016

Clinical Medical Assistant Program

5

Brazilian Portuguese

7

The Nuts and Bolts of Supervision

8

Project Management

11

Prescribed Burn Manager Certification

12

Microsoft Excel Courses

14

Driver’s Education

19

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

19

Photography Courses

20

Travel: Venice, Florence, & Rome

20