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Telephone: (251) 990-‐0445 or Toll Free: 1-‐800-‐381-‐3722 Ext: 0445
Fax: (251) 580-‐2254
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Faulkner State Community College Center for Professional Development
440 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL 36532-‐2110
Center for Professional Development
440 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, Alabama 36532-‐2110
Spring Classes 2014
Recreational Courses &
Training for ExistingBusiness & Industry Courses
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FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, Telephone number 404-‐ 679-‐4501) to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science Degrees.
FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE provides equal educational opportunity to and is open and accessible to all qualified students without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, or qualified disability, with respect to all its programs, activities, employment. The Dean of Student Development is designated as the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator at FSCC. Faulkner State reserves the right to cancel any classes, and make instructor and/or course substitutions without prior notice.
Steps to Pre-‐Register ONLINE
1. Go to: www.faulknerstate.edu/programs/cpd
2. Click the link for the CPD Online Registration Form.
3. Complete all areas of the form and click “Send.”
4. You will receive an email within 24 business hours confirming pre-‐registration for the classes and payment options (if applicable).
ONLINE Pre-‐Registration is fast and simple!
Enrollment is not complete until payment has been received.
NOTE: Faulkner State reserves the right to cancel any classes and make
instructor and/or course changes without prior notice.
Faulkner State Center for Professional Development
Pre-‐Registration Form for Spring 2014
PRE-‐REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
Payment Options AFTER Pre-‐Registration:
On-‐Site Payment: Once pre-‐registration information has
been confirmed, you may pay at any FSCC campus Business Office with check or cash. Check payments may also be mailed to: FSCC Center for Professional Development, 440 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532-‐ 2110
Confirmation of Pre-‐Registration must be
received BEFORE making payments in person.
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I would like to pre-register for the following courses: Course Name(s):
COMPUTER
Computer Basic I – For Beginners - Windows 7
8 Contact Hours $109
Instructor: Tracie Ethington Pre-requisite: None
Course Overview: This class is for you if you are a
beginning computer user or someonewho has not yet
taken the leap into the world of computers. This class will teach you the basics for operating and using your computer and the Internet. The cost for the class includes textbook.
Fairhope (Minimum 6/ Maximum 10)
TBIFCB80 February 11 & 12 T & W 12pm - 4pm
Computer Basic II - Windows 7
12 Contact Hours $139
Instructor: Sandy Pas/Tracie Ethington
Pre-requisite: Computer BasicI or self-taught
Course Overview: Make your computer work for you! Save time and energy by learning to manage your files, organize your data, and maintain your computer. Instead of spending an hour on a task, learn how to efficiently store and compile data so that it’s always at your fingertips. The cost for the class includes textbook.
Gulf Shores (Minimum 6/ Maximum 10)
TBIGW780 February 10 – 12 M, T, W 9am - 1pm TBIGW781 April 7 – 9 M, T, W 12pm - 4pm
Fairhope Campus (Minimum 6/ Maximum 10)
TBIGW780 February 25 - 27 T, W, H 12pm - 4pm
Microsoft Excel Basic - Microsoft 2010
12 Contact Hours $139
Instructor: Tracie Ethington
Prerequisite: Computer Basic II or equivalent Course Overview: Spreadsheets for the beginner. Learn how to construct a simple spreadsheet, apply formulas and formatting, generate charts, and save and print. The cost for the class includes textbook.
Fairhope (Minimum 6 / Maximum 10)
TBIFXL60 April 8 – 10 T, W, H 12pm - 4pm
Microsoft Office 2013
12 Contact Hours $139
Instructor: Sandy Pas
Pre-requisite: Microsoft Office 2003
Course Overview: This class is an introduction to MS Office 2013. If you are presently using Office 2003 or newer and are wanting to update to 2013, this is the class for you. The cost for the class includes textbook. Gulf Shores (Minimum 6/ Maximum 10)
TBIG1380 March 10 – 12 M, T, W 9am - 1pm
iPad for Beginners
12 Contact Hours $139
Instructor: Tracie Ethington Prerequisite: None
Course Overview: Connecting to Wi-Fi,
synchronization, photos, internet, apps, organization and personalization. The cost for the class includes textbook.
Fairhope (Minimum 6/ Maximum 10)
TBIFIP60 March 18 - 20 T, W, H 12pm - 4pm TBIFIP61 May 6 - 8 T, W, H 12pm - 4pm
QuickBooks Pro 2013
16 Contact Hours $235
Instructor: Alicia Spencer
Prerequisite: Computer Basic I & II or at least 3 years of computer experience
Course Overview: QuickBooks Pro 2013 is the nation’s most popular accounting software program and is one of the easiest to learn! This course offers the bookkeeping skills you need to operate a small business. Learn how to set up your company, establish your chart of accounts, invoice customers, write checks and process accounts payable. Textbooks are included with the cost of the class.
Fairhope (Minimum 6/ Maximum 12)
TBIFQB60 February 3 & 4 M & T 8am - 5pm TBIFQB61 March 31 & April 1 M & T 8am - 5pm
PHOTOGRAPHY
Beginner Digital Photography
9 Contact Hours $69
Prerequisite: Must have a digital camera and the owner’s manual.
Instructor: Jason Davis
Course Overview: A fun, hands-on course designed to help you enter the world of digital photography. This course is geared towards point-and-shoot cameras. By learning to use your camera, you will take better photos from vacations, family reunions, or even for online sales.
Fairhope (Minimum 6/Maximum 12)
CEUFDP60 March 18 - 20 T, W, H 5:30pm – 8:00pm
FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS
Financial Survival for Retirement
4 Contact Hours $25
If you are retired or getting close to retirement, this two (2) day course will teach you the fundamental principles to ensure your money lasts. Learn how to better manage and control your investments, get information on basic tax reduction strategies, increase your monthly income, protect your life savings and avoid unnecessary estate taxes.
Campus (Minimum 6/ Maximum 20)
Bay Minette:
Tuesday March 11 & 18 6pm – 8pm Fairhope: Thursday April 3 & 10 6pm – 8pm Gulf Shores:
Saturday April 5 & 12 9am – 11am
ACT
PREP CLASSPrep It
8 Contact Hours $95
Course Overview: This workshop will familiarize students with test-taking strategies in the areas of Math, English/Reading, and Science. Students will also receive the official ACT Prep Guide, which includes five practice tests. This course is for individuals who have never taken the ACT test. You will also need to bring your MacBook with you to class.
Campus Minimum 10/ Maximum 25
Fairhope: (Fairhope Public Library, 2nd floor)
January 25 & February 1
Saturday 9am – 1pm
March 29 & April 5
Saturday 9am – 1pm
May 31 & June 7
Saturday 9am – 1pm
Campus Minimum 10/ Maximum 25
Gulf Shores: (P101)
January 9, 13, 16 & 21 TH, M, TH & T 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Rev It Class
6 Contact Hours $50
Course Overview: Rev it up! This fast-paced course covers test-taking tips and strategies for improving your ACT score. Students will receive handouts to take home and 2.5 hours of instruction per topic. This class is for individuals who have already taken the ACT test. The book is not included in cost of class, but students will need the Real ACT Prep Guide, 3rd edition. You can purchase a book for $26.50 if you do not have one available. You will also need to bring your MacBook with you to class.
Campus Minimum 10/ Maximum 25 Fairhope: (Fairhope Public Library, 2nd floor) English/Reading:
January 28, 30, & February 4
T, TH, T 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Math/Science:
January 25 & February 1
Saturday 10am - 1pm
Campus Minimum 10/ Maximum 25 Gulf Shores: (P101)
English/Reading: January 23, 27, & 30
TH, M, TH 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Math/Science:
January 21, 28 & February 4
Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30pm
FREE
READY TO WORK
PROGRAM
The Ready to Work program is a FREE basic job training program that is available to all Alabama residents who are currently unemployed or under-employed. This program is eight weeks long and meets twice a week. For more information, or to register, please call (251) 990-0431.
Campus (Minimum 6/ Maximum 12) Robertsdale T & H 4:30pm - 8:30pm Fairhope M, W, & F 9am - 12pm Gulf Shores M, W, & F 1pm - 4pm
CULINARY CLASSES
“Old Southern” Favorites
4 Contact Hours $45
Instructor: Shannon Munday
Description
:
In the South, there is nothing better thanthe “Old Southern” cake and pie recipes. In this hands-on class, you will learn to bake the traditional Red Velvet Cake, Hummingbird Cake, and Southern Pecan Pies
Gulf Shores Campus Minimum 10/Maximum 15 CEGSF80 February 1 Saturday 9am - 1pm
Valentine’s Chocolate Workshop
3 Contact Hours $55
Instructor: Al Samonte
Description: Learn to make Valentine’s Day favorites for the sweetheart in your life. You will be making two different kinds of truffles and chocolate-dipped strawberries, the perfect present to wish your loved one(s) a Happy Valentine’s day. This is a hands-on
class.
Fairhope Campus Minimum 10/Maximum 15 CEFVC60 February 8 Saturday 10am- 1pm Gulf Shores Campus Minimum 10/Maximum 15 CEGVC80 February 8 Saturday 5pm – 8pm
Decorating Easter Cookies & Cupcakes
4 Contact Hours $40
Instructor: Shannon Munday
Description: There is nothing more fun than creating your very own beautifully decorated cupcakes and cookies. In this hands-on class, you will do just that. Easter is such a special time for family and children, and these will be fun to let your children and grandchildren decorate with you, making very special memories.
Gulf Shores Campus Minimum 10/Maximum 15 CEGEC80 February 15 Saturday 9am - 1pm
Feta Cheese
3 Contact Hours $40
Instructor: Gary Colles
Description: Feta cheese is the quickest and easiest of all hard cheeses to make and it’s a great transition from making soft fresh cheese like mozzarella into making pressed hard cheeses. Feta may be one of the earliest cheeses developed, and you will discover the amazing taste of fresh Feta. In this class you’ll get hands-on by creating an amazing Feta cheese to complement your homemade Greek salad or specialty pizza.
Gulf Shores Campus Minimum 10/Maximum 15 CEGFC80 February 15 Saturday 6pm - 9pm
It’s Mardi Gras Time
4.5 Contact Hours $55
Instructor: Chef Hurtubise
Description: Celebrate Mardi Gras by participating in a hands-on class to make your own traditional King Cake, which are considered good luck. We will also make Muffalettas, a traditional New Orleans French sandwich. After making the French soft-centered bread, you will fill with assorted cold cuts and olive relish for a great meal.
Gulf Shores Minimum 10/Maximum 15 CEUKC80 February 20 Thursday 3pm - 7:30pm
Authentic Mexican Cuisine
4 Contact Hours $55
Instructor: Brandon Thrash
Description: Explore the fascinating cuisine of Mexico. In this hands-on class, you will make fresh, homemade tortillas, salsa verde, and you will learn to utilize dried chilies the traditional way.
Gulf Shores Campus Minimum 10/Maximum 15 CEGAM80 February 21 Friday 3pm – 7pm
St Patrick’s Baking Favorites
3 Contact Hours $45
Instructor: Al Samonte
Description: Learn to make Irish-American soda bread (a sweeter, lighter, more interesting riff on the original Irish soda bread), and a rich, chocolaty Bundt cake (with Irish Stout beer as the secret ingredient) to help celebrate the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day. This is a hands-on class. Fairhope Campus Minimum 10/Maximum 15 CEFSP60 March 15 Saturday 10am - 1pm Gulf Shores Campus Minimum 10/Maximum 15 CEGSP80 March 15 Saturday 5pm - 8pm
Artisan Breads
4.5 Contact Hours $45
Instructor: Chef Hurtubise
Description: In this course, students will receive hands-on experience working with poolish and biga preferment doughs. Upon completion, the students will learn the secrets to making Ciabatta bread,
Multi-seeded grain bread, and Semolina garlic bread. Gulf Shores Minimum 10/Maximum 15
WIA APPROVED PROGRAMS
Certified Nursing AssistantFairhope Campus
117 Contact Hours $690
Instructor: Barbara Johnson TBICNA60 February 1 - April 12 TBICNA61 April 15 - June 24
Classes meet Tuesdays 5pm - 8pm & Saturdays 9am-3pm (Saturday clinical dates and times will be announced in class). This course fulfills the seventy-five (75) hour Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requirements for training of long-term care nursing assistants in preparation for certification through competency evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the development of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required of the long-term care nursing assistant. Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate satisfactory performance on written examinations and clinical skills. The cost of this class includes textbook.
Basic Welding Classes
Robertsdale Technical Center
72 Contact Hours $1400
TBIFWE60 February 10 - April 9 Mondays & Tuesdays, 6pm - 9pm
Pre-Requisite: Must be at least 18 years of age, and
must read at a 10th grade level or higher.
This class includes an introduction to flux-core aluminum mig, oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting, Heliarc, SMAW shielded Arc metal welding and carbon Arc gouging.
NURSING AND DENTAL SEMINARS FEBRUARY
De-Mystifying the 2-Lead EKG Interpretation and Management of Common Abnormalities
February 14 Friday 8am - 12:30pm
TBINUR60 Spring Semester
5 Contact Hours Pre-Registration $40
PRESENTER: Thomas Hospital
MAY
Stroke Topic
May 16 Friday 8am - 12:30pm
TBINUR61 Spring Semester
5 Contact Hours Pre-Registration $40
PRESENTER: Thomas Hospital
JUNE
Diabetes A to Z
June 13 & 20 Friday 8am - 4:30pm
TBINUR60 Summer Semester
16 Contact Hours Pre-Registration $150
PRESENTER: Thomas Hospital
AUGUST
Pediatric Topic
August 15 Friday 8am - 12:30pm
TBINUR60 Fall Semester
5 Contact Hours Pre-Registration $40
PRESENTER: Thomas Hospital
Daytime schedule for Gulf Shores
Campus
January 28
9:00 - 11:30am Hospitality 101 $25
1:00 - 4:00pm Communication Basics $35
February 4
9:00am - 12:00pm Customer Service Skills $35
1:00 - 4:00pm Exceeding Customer Expectations $35 February 11
9:00 - 11:30am Coaching for Managers $35
1:00 - 4:00pm Tele-Sales Skills $35
February 18
9:00am - 11:30am Hospitality 101 $25
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching—Certification Preparation Course
This curriculum will be offered in a hybrid format with on-site labs scheduled as listed below for each part of the program. The remaining curriculum content and exams will be completed online through the Cisco Academy. Access to the curriculum will be given during the first session. Each part of CCNA is 6 weeks in length. At the completion of this preparation course each student should feel prepared to sit for the 220-120 CCNA exam. Exam prices are not included as part of this program. Exams can be completed at any authorized Pearson VUE testing center. All on-site labs will be held on the Bay Minette Campus in the Branch Business Center. Program fee per person includes all training materials, parking, refreshments and a framed certificate of completion.
Instructor: Russell Reynolds, CCNA & Cisco Academy Instructor.
□ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Part I - Program $350
February 1 — March 1 / On-site lab meeting dates: February 1, 15 & March 1 / 9am-3pm
□ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Part II - Program $350
March 22 – April 19 / On-site lab meeting dates: March 22, April 5, April 19 / 9am-3pm
□ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Part III - Program $350
May 17 – June 7 / On-site lab meeting dates: May 17, May 31, June 7 / 9am-3pm
□ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Part IV - Program $350
June 28 – August 2 / On-site lab meeting dates: June 28, July 19, August 2 / 9am – 3pm