Give a touch of elegance to your personalized invitations, posters, and greetings. Great for beginners; this course focuses on uppercase, lowercase, and basic italic lettering using the broad pen. The final class will be devoted to a display of skill where each student will create an original calligraphic design. All materials included; no extra fees.

This course incorporates all skill levels from beginner to intermediate. While some drawing experience is preferred, it is not a requirement. During this course, the instructor will cover a comprehensive procedure for drawing a portrait. Students will study the features and structures that make up the human face, the importance of proportion, and learn how to effectively and accurately illustrate these skills on paper.

This course will cover the basic fundamentals of drawing in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We will cover line drawing, placement and proportion of objects, perspective, appropriate shading of colors and other basics. By the end of the course, students should be able to understand and replicate various essential drawing skills into a simple image suitable for display.

Learn to paint fascinating florals in this introduction to painting flowers, leaves, containers, and fabric in exciting compositions! This course will employ the use of helpful techniques for accomplishing sparklingly and vivid results with watercolor on watercolor paper. With the accompaniment of instructor demonstrations, students will receive individual guidance as they paint.

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Learn secrets your piano teacher never told you in this 3-hour session. Students will learn all the chords needed to play any song, any style, and any key. Students will then perfect their technique at home using the student manual. A cash or check payment of $29 is required for manual and supplies.

This course succeeds the Jewelry Making-Techniques for Beginners course. Students will learn stitches such as: peyote, herringbone, and netting. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to work with wire and learn some new bead-weaving techniques. A supply fee of $70 is payable to the instructor at the first class. Please bring cash.

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In this course, students will learn how the flute was originally used by the Plains Indians and how it has re-gained popularity in the music industry. Students will also be introduced to basic steps on how to play the Native American flute. Students are encouraged to bring their own flute; however, flutes will be available for purchase.

An introduction to the world of Plein Air! Gain skills that allow you to craft paintings of local landscapes. Students begin with an evaluation of their basic skills. A checklist of essential materials will be provided. With some classes taking place outdoors, the course will conclude with tips on how to enhance your work for presentation including: varnishing and framing.

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Learn basic wire-wrapping techniques and make 6 beautiful projects. New projects will be taught each quarter so that you can retake the class, and make new projects, and reinforce and practice your skills. 

An introductory course for those who wish to begin painting in oil. Students will explore the uses of oil paint within the modern perspective with an emphasis on realism/impressionism using a limited palette. After students’ evaluations of skills, the course will begin with the set-up of a proper palette, brush selection, thinners, and dryers. Safe studio habits will be discussed.

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For oil and acrylic painters with some experience. Work on your own projects with guidance and technical assistance. The instructor will stress design, value relationships, color and emotional impact. There will also be opportunities for Alla Prima still life and Plein Air to keep your skills growing. Through a combination of individual and group critiques you can judge the effectiveness of your work and find solutions and inspiration to move to the next level in your art.

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Whether you doodle in stick-figures or wish to advance your hobby in a different style for more realism, this class will help the beginner artist to succeed! Draw what you see" through patient, expert guidance and practiced technique. Requirements: one #2 pencil. Additional supplies will be recommended when suitable to your interests."

Expanding from the Pencil, Pen and Ink Drawing-Beginning course, students will continue to work with techniques such as: shading, creating depth, and contrast. Additionally, students will be granted the opportunity to personalize their study based on their own interests. With one-on-one guidance, students will individually incorporate their personal style into their crafts.

Your favorite sweater have a hole? Pants too long? A button came off your coat? Join us for this practical class to learn basic garment maintenance and light alterations. You will learn clothing fitting techniques, tips for working with different types of fabrics and how to make your clothes last longer. Bring any clothes you’d like to learn to mend, or alter to fit you better. For each class, please bring your sewing machine, pedal, thread, seam ripper and pins. Bring a sewing kit, if you have one to the first class, and we'll go over everything you need to bring to subsequent classes. Sewing kits usually include the supplies above plus: bobbins, pincushion, marking chalk, hand stitch needles, mechanical pencil and paper scissors.

A voice class for anyone who enjoys singing and wishes to improve their technique. In this course, students will vocalize as a group and individually. Each student should bring a piece of music to work on. The class will be constructive and non-judgmental so students gain confidence with solo performance.

Learn Basic Ballet Barre with stretching to improve strength, flexibility, and balance, all in a safe and non competitive environment. Then enjoy a low impact aerobic to improve stamina and brain power. Finally completing the class with a relaxing cool down.

Enjoy the benefits of a class that leaves you feeling refreshed and relaxed, yet energized in a heightened state of awareness. This beginners class consists of gentle yoga stretching and is open to people aged 50 and over. A signed waiver is required at the start of the first class session.

Enjoy the benefits of a class that leaves you feeling refreshed and relaxed, yet energized in a heightened state of awareness. This beginners class consists of gentle yoga stretching and is open to people aged 50 and over. A signed waiver is required at the start of the first class session.

Ideal for seniors, joint-friendly Pilates increases strength and flexibility through gentle toning exercises and can be adjusted to suit all fitness levels. Boost your stamina and muscle tone without the risks of high impact exercise. Wear loose clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Students must sign a waiver prior to class.

In this beginning class, learners will be shown QiGong and Tai Chi moves and postures designed to: improve balance, strengthen and tone muscles, improve concentration, and encourage an overall sense of health and well being. Students will also be taught QiGong breathing and relaxation techiques. This is done without high impact/strenuous activity. A signed waiver is required prior to start.

This course is expanded from its precursor, Quigong/Tai Chi for Seniors I. It will have the same beneficial breathing and exercise techniques, but with more advanced techniques. Learners will be taught more exercises as well as advanced Qigong style meditation. A signed waiver is required prior to start.

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COVID & 9/11 bookend the turbulent first two decades of the 21st Century. Now What?

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Flamboyant, Controversial, Golden-hair boy, West Point graduate, the remarkable beginning and end of George Armstrong Custer. Hero? Social Pariah? Martinet or Innovative commander? How did such an accomplished, brilliant cavalry leader blunder into a massive ambush? Was Custer a victim of circumstances, or was he just outclassed by better Indian leaders, better tactics?  Was Custer commanding a misfit outfit, the newly formed 7th U.S. Cavalry?  All these questions and more are presented in this new course in American History of the West.

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The winning of the American West is full of exciting characters, stories, legends and myths. Come study the truth. Our country has produced the most colorful and exciting legacy in the history of the world. From the founding visionaries to the start of the 20th century it is fast paced and colorful. Come and enjoy learning more about it.

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The course will cover the liberation of the many camps established by the German Nazi government during WWII by American, British and Russian soldiers. It will feature documentary interviews from USC's Shoa Institute and Yad Vashem Museum in Israel. Material from library sources will be included with maps, period photographs and documents. The various camp systems will be discussed to include extermination, concentration camps, ghettos, and slave labor camps. Also included will be a tour of the KSU's WWII and Holocaust Museum.

The American Presidency is unique to the United States. The founders feared the Executive Branch" and did not want a monarchy. During the Constitutional Convention of 1787 there was much discussion about the selection and power of the office. Since the ratification of the Constitution each president has personalized the office to his style and the nations needs. There have been dynamic presidents, accidental presidents and during the Gilded Age they were called the "Forgotten presidents." This class will cover the establishment of the office and review the dynamics of the office and the interesting personalities that have occupied it."

Separation among denominations served as a precursor to the secession of eleven Southern states. Fracture in the Methodist Church occurred first with that body dividing over the issue of slavery in 1845. Baptists formalized a separate Sothern Baptist Convention. The Presbyterian Church formally split along the North-South lines in 1861. Despite the splintering of churches before the American Civil War, religion had a profound impact on leaders, officers and soldiers. During this course, we will explore a war where both sides prayed to the same God.

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From Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald, to Jack Benny and Carole Lombard, Lubitsch crafted films of comic wit and sophistication that earned him a place among the masters of the first half of the 20th century. This 8 week course will view and discuss 8 of his most exquisite films.

The course is designed for students who have completed Part I through IV of the certificate program Spanish Is Fun!, as well as Beyond Spanish Is Fun, or who have intermediate-level skills in Spanish. The primary focus of this course will be on conversation of various topics and themes, including movies, news articles, current events, and analysis of expressions.

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This course is designed for students who have completed Parts I through III of the certificate program, Spanish Is Fun! The primary focus of this course will be on basic conversation related to travel. Students will have opportunities to role play in circumstances surrounding daily life experiences and will be part of an in-class reading group.

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This course is designed to introduce students to French the natural way. Students will focus on listening, reading, writing, and speaking. This classes will also explore fiction, comics, and goofy stories. Students should come to this class prepared to participate, as it is very interactive.

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Bienvenue! This course is designed to introduce students to the French language and Francophone cultures. No prior knowledge of French is required. Through a fun, interactive, and communicative approach online, you will be placed in real life situations allowing an acquisition of basic language skills that you can use on your next trip or when you meet a French person. ! A bientôt! Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. All virtual classes will be recorded.

Bonjour! Join us in this next French class as we go out to dine and shop for clothes. We will also learn vocabulary for a market visit and look at some typical recipes.  Let’s visit Paris and her monuments and hidden gems. This course requires Introduction to French I as a prerequisite or at least some knowledge of the basics in French. See you soon!  A bientôt! Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. All virtual classes will be recorded.

Benvenuti! Bravi! This course is designed to introduce students to the Italian language. Students will learn how to express themselves with basic sentences, using verb conjugation and everyday vocabulary. This will be a fun and active course that will allow learners to acquire basic Italian language skills.

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Improve your knowledge of the Italian language with this follow-up to Introduction to Italian I. Students should be ready to speak and express themselves in Italian while learning more about grammar and idiomatic expressions. This course is designed for those with prior knowledge of the Italian language, or those who have taken Italian I.

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During this course, students will continue to study and practice the Italian language. Students will learn more Italian expressions and verbs, as well as how to converse effectively in the Italian language. Students should be prepared to speak more in class.

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In this course, students will learn the basics of communication in sign language. Students will learn the manual ASL Alphabet, greetings, introductions, and a variety of vocabulary words and phrases. Deaf Culture will also be introduced. Class size is limited to 20 students.

In this course, students will learn the basics of communication in sign language. Students will learn the manual ASL Alphabet, greetings, introductions, and a variety of vocabulary words and phrases. Deaf Culture will also be introduced. Class size is limited to 20 students. Special notice: This class will be delivered online. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection that remains stable for the duration of the class. Though a chat feature is available, a microphone is preferred. For most productive audio/video participation, a webcam and/or headset are encouraged. All virtual classes will be recorded.

In this course, students will learn new vocabulary, phrases, and simple sentence structure to apply to previous ASL knowledge. The instructor will use an online curriculum along with in-class handouts and a textbook. The course, Beginning American Sign Language (ASL I) is a prerequisite to this class.

This course is for students who wish to take time aside to practice the simple past, present, and future tenses in Spanish. Students will engage in basic drills and short dialogues in which they will practice alternating among the tenses listed.

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This course is designed to introduce students to the Spanish language, and become familiar with its similarities with and differences from English. The course will provide students with a beginning vocabulary base. Additionally, students will learn to form short sentences and answer questions using the present tense of regular ar" verbs."

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This course covers elements from Chapters 5-8 of Spanish Is Fun, Lively Lessons for Beginners, Book 1. In Chapter 5 students will study numbers 0-30. The numbers will be practiced via selected areas of the textbook, in individual responses as well as group and partner activities. Students will then apply their knowledge of the numbers in Chapter 6 as they study how to tell time in Spanish. Following a brief review of –ar verbs from Spanish Is Fun - Part I, Chapter 7 will then expand the lesson into an introduction of regular –er verbs in the present tense. Students will also use a special “er” verb to express what one does versus what one wants to do. Chapter 8 will explore colors as well as adjectives and their opposites. Finally, students will use adjectives to ask about and express another’s personality or character. Each chapter will include a “Cultural Capsule” in which specific components of Spanish/Latino culture will be examined and discussed.

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Hyflex (Hybrid + Flex):

Our hybrid classes offer a blend of scheduled live course meetings and online coursework. For live meetings, you may register to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting online broadcast from your preferred location. You will complete the online coursework on your own while adhering to the course schedule and completion date.

This course covers elements from Chapters 9-12 of Spanish Is Fun, Lively Lessons for Beginners, Book 1. In Chapter 9 students will learn to identify the names of various professions as well as people in those professions. Chapter 10 will introduce students to the present tense of verbs ending in ir, and students will use one of these verbs to express going out, and leaving for versus leaving from. Chapter 11 will present students with the verb meaning “to be,” and students will study this verb in describing location and temporary conditions. The lesson will further extend into the application of the verb in expressing actions that are happening in real time. In Chapter 12 students will study how to express dates as well as the names of the months of the year. Students will then identify various celebrations and events that take place during specific months. Each chapter will include a “Cultural Capsule” in which specific components of Spanish/Latino culture will be examined and discussed.

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Our hybrid classes offer a blend of scheduled live course meetings and online coursework. For live meetings, you may register to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting online broadcast from your preferred location. You will complete the online coursework on your own while adhering to the course schedule and completion date.

Spanish is Fun! parts I-III are required prior to the enrollment of this course. Students will be provided with new vocabulary related to conversation, dining, and vocabulary when travelling. In addition to this knowledge, students will acquire language skills, such as: more complex sentence structures and vocabulary.

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Discover the tricks and techniques novelist, Josh Langston uses to produce a new novel every year. Learn how to write a gripping novel using story-telling techniques; gain insight on different styles of writing and tools for editing. Participants will also receive tips on finding an agent, editor, and publisher.

Making the best move is as important in chess as it is in life. Whoever invented the game was sure to be a genius because its rules are so simple, but its nature, so mysterious. For this reason, chess has survived the test of time as the most popular board game ever played. Join us for a fun introduction to chess as you learn piece movement, checkmate and important fundamentals.

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Let us gradually unlock the mysteries of this iconic game.  Do you know the fundamentals of chess, and ready to take your game to the next level?  Join us as we delve deeper into the world of beginning chess.  We’ll explore important tactics such as pins and forks, learn chess notation to record moves and more!  

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During this 8-week course, participants have the ability to play, draw conclusions, and develop ways of thinking about the game. While designed for players interested in duplicate bridge, social bridge players are welcome. Books (included in course cost) will be provided by the instructor on the first day of class.

The third in a series of courses for beginning and advancing players of bridge. In this course, students will study techniques for defeating contracts of the declarer. Guidelines and defense will be studied in depth. This course does not require completion of the first two courses in the series, however, completion of these courses is recommended.

Are you looking for your ancestor records online and not finding what you are looking for or finding hundreds of potential ancestors? If so, this genealogy course is for you as it delves deeper into how to use the online genealogy resources to their fullest extent! Learn how to browse the internet and how to use Google for your genealogy research. Learn how to research effectively using the main online genealogy websites. Learn how to use Evernote (for Windows) to keep your research information organized. Learn to evaluate genealogy software and find the best one for you. By the end of the course, you will be able to locate more records for your ancestors online and find the best software for your research.

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This class will identify resources available at genealogical/historical societies, libraries/archives, and government entities for students to research their family history. Topics to be explored include: creating a research plan, vital records, citing sources, organizing information, census records, cemetery records, military records, and much more.

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In this course, students will learn several techniques for making their own beautiful, custom jewelry in the color of their choice. Techniques to be taught will include: simple stringing, silk knotting, bead weaving, crochet, wire work, and more. A supply fee of $70 is payable to the instructor at the first class. Please bring cash.

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This tile game, similar to Gin Rummy or Dominoes, is an Asian favorite and an exciting alternative to card games. Learn the basic rules and play of the game. Enjoy a fun and challenging experience. No partner is needed. Hurry and register, the class is limited to 8 students.

Go beyond the basics you learned in Introduction to PCs. Discover useful websites and gain insight into free email, software, and photo-sharing space. Work with attachments and get some important tips to help you communicate effectively, learn the dos and don’ts of email, and discover Internet navigation.

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Spring clean your computer to keep it running at its best. Using Windows, and other tools, learn how to free up disk space and clean up Internet files, including cookies. Additionally, learn how to deal with security issues such as: Spyware, viruses, and pop-ups. Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs.

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Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

Designed for those with some basic knowledge of computers, students will learn: how to properly identify and use hardware/software, technology shortcuts, parts of the computer, proper operation of the mouse, and examination of computer storage. Windows 10 will be used in this course.

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

This is a fun, basic, hands-on class. Students will use software involving the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn the fundamentals of navigation and selection techniques used in email and the Internet. This class uses Microsoft Word 2016 to create, edit, save and print a letter format. Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs.

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

Learn the core functions and features of the Windows 10 interface, which includes how to set up multiple desktops, organize your start screen, utilize search tools, mark up and share websites, install and use apps, view multiple email accounts in one application, and much more!

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

This course is designed to introduce students to the Spanish language, and become familiar with its similarities with and differences from English. The course will provide students with a beginning vocabulary base. Additionally, students will learn to form short sentences and answer questions using the present tense of regular ar" verbs."

Hyflex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Hyflex (Hybrid + Flex):

Our hybrid classes offer a blend of scheduled live course meetings and online coursework. For live meetings, you may register to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting online broadcast from your preferred location. You will complete the online coursework on your own while adhering to the course schedule and completion date.

This course covers elements from Chapters 5-8 of Spanish Is Fun, Lively Lessons for Beginners, Book 1. In Chapter 5 students will study numbers 0-30. The numbers will be practiced via selected areas of the textbook, in individual responses as well as group and partner activities. Students will then apply their knowledge of the numbers in Chapter 6 as they study how to tell time in Spanish. Following a brief review of –ar verbs from Spanish Is Fun - Part I, Chapter 7 will then expand the lesson into an introduction of regular –er verbs in the present tense. Students will also use a special “er” verb to express what one does versus what one wants to do. Chapter 8 will explore colors as well as adjectives and their opposites. Finally, students will use adjectives to ask about and express another’s personality or character. Each chapter will include a “Cultural Capsule” in which specific components of Spanish/Latino culture will be examined and discussed.

Hyflex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Hyflex (Hybrid + Flex):

Our hybrid classes offer a blend of scheduled live course meetings and online coursework. For live meetings, you may register to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting online broadcast from your preferred location. You will complete the online coursework on your own while adhering to the course schedule and completion date.

This course covers elements from Chapters 9-12 of Spanish Is Fun, Lively Lessons for Beginners, Book 1. In Chapter 9 students will learn to identify the names of various professions as well as people in those professions. Chapter 10 will introduce students to the present tense of verbs ending in ir, and students will use one of these verbs to express going out, and leaving for versus leaving from. Chapter 11 will present students with the verb meaning “to be,” and students will study this verb in describing location and temporary conditions. The lesson will further extend into the application of the verb in expressing actions that are happening in real time. In Chapter 12 students will study how to express dates as well as the names of the months of the year. Students will then identify various celebrations and events that take place during specific months. Each chapter will include a “Cultural Capsule” in which specific components of Spanish/Latino culture will be examined and discussed.

Hyflex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Hyflex (Hybrid + Flex):

Our hybrid classes offer a blend of scheduled live course meetings and online coursework. For live meetings, you may register to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting online broadcast from your preferred location. You will complete the online coursework on your own while adhering to the course schedule and completion date.

Spanish is Fun! parts I-III are required prior to the enrollment of this course. Students will be provided with new vocabulary related to conversation, dining, and vocabulary when travelling. In addition to this knowledge, students will acquire language skills, such as: more complex sentence structures and vocabulary.

Hyflex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Hyflex (Hybrid + Flex):

Our hybrid classes offer a blend of scheduled live course meetings and online coursework. For live meetings, you may register to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting online broadcast from your preferred location. You will complete the online coursework on your own while adhering to the course schedule and completion date.

Participants enrolled in this seminar will learn all about eBay. This includes: an introduction to eBay, eBay safety, a synopsis of opportunities available on eBay, setting up a secure seller's account, pricing strategies, putting together a complete listing, and completing the sale.

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

•The 3 documents everyone MUST HAVE in retirement •The USELESS WILL-it’s a good thing! •Basics of a Revocable Living Trust •How to avoid DEATH Probate and LIVING Probate •How to BLOW UP 401K’s and IRA’s with unnecessary TAXATION •How to accidentally disinherit children and grandchildren •2nd marriage solutions in Estate Planning •What to do if you have a Retirement Account and a Revocable Living Trust •Beneficiary Form mistakes to avoid-Retirement Accounts, Life Insurance, Annuities

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

Medicare Plans can be confusing! Join us so that you can better plan your benefits strategy – or –help you guide your parents in their choices. Learn the many facets and particulars of Medicare. Gain a foundation of Medicare Part A, B, C (Medicare Advantage) and D (Prescription Drug Plan) and Medicare Supplement plans. What are deadlines? What are any penalties? Learn what factors to include in choosing the right plan. We also discuss Pros and Cons of growing trend of working past age 65 at your employer but leaving employer benefits plan to enroll in a Medicare plan to save money on premiums.

Hyflex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Hyflex (Hybrid + Flex):

Our hybrid classes offer a blend of scheduled live course meetings and online coursework. For live meetings, you may register to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting online broadcast from your preferred location. You will complete the online coursework on your own while adhering to the course schedule and completion date.

An active and engaging class for individuals within 5 years of retirement or who have retired within the last 3 years. This class will focus on information needed in order to make important and lasting decisions for living your best financial life in retirement, including: •How to make the right pension decision •Different strategies for taking Social Security •How to maximize retirement income •Tax-free retirement income strategies •Advanced Roth IRA strategies-even if you are already retired! •401k advantages and disadvantages in retirement •Estate Planning documents to be updated in retirement •How to keep your financial affairs private and avoid probate •Basics of Revocable Living Trusts •Dynasty Trusts-not just for the wealthy! •Asset protection

In an easy to understand format, instructor teaches students Tax-Free and Tax-Advantaged Strategies for middle America. This class if designed for retirees and pre-retirees with retirement accounts like 401k’s and IRA’s that believe taxes will be higher in the future. Additionally, the instructor will give information on the basics of Traditional Long Term Care and Alternative Long Term Care Strategies. •    Tax-Free strategies for Retirement Income •    Tax Diversification Planning-THE TAX MATRIX •    ROTH IRA rules and strategies-What you need to know for Retirement •    Using Charitable Trusts for Retirement Income and Charitable Benefits •    Traditional Long Term Care •    What is the Georgia Partnership Plan •    Alternative Long Term Care strategies

This course teaches students how to use the Microsoft Office Program, Excel. Students will learn how to: make columns of information, manipulate large amounts of data, insert basic formulas, use auto format and auto fill, and create a presentable spreadsheet. Additionally, students can learn how to make a graph from their data.

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

Go beyond the basics you learned in Introduction to PCs. Discover useful websites and gain insight into free email, software, and photo-sharing space. Work with attachments and get some important tips to help you communicate effectively, learn the dos and don’ts of email, and discover Internet navigation.

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

Spring clean your computer to keep it running at its best. Using Windows, and other tools, learn how to free up disk space and clean up Internet files, including cookies. Additionally, learn how to deal with security issues such as: Spyware, viruses, and pop-ups. Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs.

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

This course invites students to get acquainted with iPad features including: apps, music, internet browsing, email, movie watching, calendar, contacts, picture taking/sharing, video chat, and more. Students will discover how the iPad can help to simplify tasks and to stay connected on-the-go. Students must bring their own iPad/iPad 2.

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

Designed for those with some basic knowledge of computers, students will learn: how to properly identify and use hardware/software, technology shortcuts, parts of the computer, proper operation of the mouse, and examination of computer storage. Windows 10 will be used in this course.

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

This is a course for those who have no experience with computers. This short session will help prepare you for the Introduction to PCs course. You will learn how to power up the computer, as well as how to navigate using the mouse and keyboard.

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

There are so many reasons to learn PowerPoint! In this course, students will learn to create effective presentations, organize a collage with added commentary, personalize a slideshow, animate slides, and add sound/music to creations. Have fun becoming more familiar with a program in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

This is a fun, basic, hands-on class. Students will use software involving the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn the fundamentals of navigation and selection techniques used in email and the Internet. This class uses Microsoft Word 2016 to create, edit, save and print a letter format. Prerequisite: Introduction to PCs.

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.

Learn the core functions and features of the Windows 10 interface, which includes how to set up multiple desktops, organize your start screen, utilize search tools, mark up and share websites, install and use apps, view multiple email accounts in one application, and much more!

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.