This course introduces students to the basics of palette mixing where lessons will include: how colors interact with one another to make or break an artist’s work. Exposed to a variety of techniques, students will be introduced to the color theory of James Gurney. Recommended for students who have taken or are planning to take, a watercolor/oil/acrylic course.

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.

Gouache is a centuries-old painting method with characteristics of both water-color and acrylic paint. This painting method can be used to create a wide variety of styles, forms, and details. In this course, students will be introduced to gouache painting methods and techniques. Students will also study some of the history behind this ancient form of art.

This class is designed to help students apply their creative talent in landscapes, still life, master copies, portraits, and more. Students will discover the flexibility of acrylic paint and learn how to correct mistakes. Required materials: paint, brushes, and canvas.

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 issued during class. A cash or check payment of $29 is required for the student 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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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.

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.

The focus of this class is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to draw and paint a variety of subject matter from still life to portraits. Students will learn oil painting concepts and techniques that are relevant to every painting: composition, value, color, edges, light key, brush strokes, paint quality, shapes, massing, light/shadows, etc. Demonstrations and critiques will be presented, however each student will be mentored and taught at their current level of experience.

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

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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.

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.

Designed as an introduction for those who would to start and a refresher for those who are currently painting in oil or acrylic. We will explore traditional painting with an emphasis on realism/impressionism using a limited palette. The students’ knowledge and skills will be evaluated along with their needs and goals so they can create successful paintings. The course will begin with methods of setting up a proper palette, brush selection and the basics of good composition, value (tone), light and color.  We will start with color mixing and demonstrate the power of a limited pallet.

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.

Contrary to popular belief, anyone can learn to play by ear. Learn the inside secrets professional pianists use (but never reveal), how to pick tunes right out of your head, how to get songs off the radio, and how to transpose. This workshop goes beyond mere ear training" Open to all musicians (not just pianists) who have a basic understanding of chord theory. Beginners should take Instant Piano as a prerequisite. Bring cash or check for $34 to pay instructor directly for the student manual and accompanying materials."

This class is designed to help advanced level students further develop their extensive skills towards more completed works of art.  You should have experience painting portraits and figures, as well as knowledge and ability in the use of composition, proportions, values, colors, and edges.  You will concentrate on capturing a likeness in fresh vibrant flesh tones in oils or pastels while working from photos.  Mr. Varner has studied with many of today’s portrait masters and uses his experience to enhance each student’s quest for personal expression.

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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.

Professional artist and instructor Ernest Varner says, “If you can sign your name and I can read it, you can learn to draw and paint portraits and figures. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s have some fun!!” This class is designed to take the mystery out of painting portraits and figures whether you prefer classical realism or impressionism. It will concentrate on capturing a likeness in fresh vibrant flesh tones in oils or pastels while working from photos. Particular attention will be given to understanding light and shadow and how to model light and shadow, with the use of more expressive drawing, value, color, edges and brushwork techniques, to create the illusion of form. Instructor demos, slide presentations, lectures and critiques are intended to enhance students' self expression so they can take their skills to the next level. Mr. Varner has studied with many of today’s portrait masters and brings all of those skills to the classroom to add to each student’s quest for personal expression.

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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.

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.

This eight week course will view and discuss the films of Preston Sturges, who, as screenwriter and director, created some of the craziest comedies of the 1940's, from The Lady Eve" and "Sullivan's Travels" to "Hail the Conquering Hero" and "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek.""

Are you planning your next travel adventure to Italy? Get a head start on the basic communication skills to get the most out of your trip!  Pronunciation, typical greetings, and travel-related dialogue will be covered in a fun learning environment. Enjoy your discovery of cultural observances, while you learn to speak simple phrases in Italian.

Join us to experience the sensory delights of Italy's Tuscan region.  The trip starts in Montepulciano and features visits to some of the finest restaurants and wineries in the region.  Participants will explore KSU's permanent international education facility in Montepulciano and will also, travel to Florence and Rome.  Participants will learn the inside story behind the production of great Italian food and wine. Join us to experience the history and culture of Italy. You will not want to miss seeing all the sights of Rome, Florence and Tuscany. 

Single Supplement is offered to those wishing to have a single room occupancy throughout the Italy trip. 

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.

Learn ballet technique and terminology while boosting brain power! Our ballet class promotes strength, flexibility, and balance, all in a safe and non-competitive environment. Students begin at the barre with some mild stretching while the instructor demonstrates proper ballet postures. Included focal points are: center floor work for proper body positioning and continued balance, and floor exercises for core strengthening.

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, expanded from its precursor QiGong/Tai Chi I, will have the same beneficial breathing and exercise techniques but with more advanced skills. Learners will be taught Yang style 48 move Tai Chi as well as advanced QiGong style forms and meditation. Completion of QiGong/Tai Chi I recommended for admission.  A signed waiver is required prior to start.  

As pathways to better fitness, yoga and Pilates take different approaches. But what if you could combine some of the best qualities of each into a single exercise program? Yoga & Pilates - Perfectly Combined brings together the stretching of yoga and the core strengthening practices of Pilates into a challenging and fun routine appropriate for anyone interested in improving their fitness levels.

This course will teach you how to study the ever-changing night sky to better understand our planet and our place in the universe. We will be introduced to (and will use) some of the tools and techniques used to explore our solar system, the galaxy, and the observable universe.  We will set up telescopes on the last night class for stargazing in a dark sky.

In this course, the first in a series, students will learn about the famous and not-so-famous events and personalities of the Civil War in Georgia.  Recommended Text:  Day by Day Through the Civil War in Georgia, by Michael K. Shaffer. ISBN: TBD; the book will release in February of 2022.

This is the follow-on to the review of WWII leadership in Europe.  The Pacific War was active long before the Americans entered the European conflict and included a number of colorful Admirals and Generals including MacArthur (USA) Nimitz Halsey(USN) Smith (USMC) and Kenney and LeMay (USAAF). These and many more will be introduced.

The U.S. Constitution is the oldest governing document of its kind. Get to know the foundation of our freedoms that are unique in the world. Understand how the Constitution evolved and the personalities who wrote it. You will also get a step-by-step review of the document in a non-academic open discussion manner.

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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.

This course will focus on a local, Georgian war that began with an opposition to succession in 1861. Students will look at an overview of the operations made by state troopers and home guard militia to counter draft evasion, desertion, and Tory" activity in the state."

This class will provide an overview of Chinese history and culture from ancient times to the present. It will cover history, warfare, culture, religion and technology in hopes of providing some insight and understanding of modern-day China. With China, as things change, the more they stay the same.

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.

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.

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.

Creative Writing goes far beyond creating worlds for fiction; it extends into every bit of written communication, including memoir, letter-writing/emails, journaling, and more. Throughout this course, we’ll delve into the creative process, how to use prompts gathered in everyday life, and make every writing endeavor more interesting and inspired!

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.

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 French language and francophone cultures. No prior knowledge of French is required. Through a fun, interactive, and communicative approach, you will be placed in real life situations allowing an acquisition of basic language skills. All four language skills (listening, writing, speaking, and reading) will be presented with a strong emphasis on listening and comprehension and oral communication. Various cultural topics will be explored to expand one’s awareness of French culture around the world.

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. Italian NOW is a required book for this class. This can be purchased at the KSU bookstore. Please call 470-578-2342 for the price and hours of the bookstore.

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

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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.

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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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.

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

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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.

Continue your journey in learning la bella lingua". If you have already taken the previous classes or if you have already been exposed to the italian language, this is the class for you. Be ready to speak more in Italian and to deepen your knowledge. we will continue talking about the culture and traditions of Italy in a fun way. Ci vediamo!"

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

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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.

You made it! You have almost completed your journey. This class is open to those students who have taken previous classes or who are familiar with the language and able to have a conversation in Italian.  In this class, we will continue to explore the most interesting aspects of the Italian language and Italian grammar. Vi aspetto in classe! Ci vediamo !  If you are not sure of your level of fluency, please contact the office to schedule a time to be evaluated by the instructor.

Using the traditional senses of Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, and Touch, as well as the senses of Intuition and Wonder, participants will work from tried-and-true course prompts and discussions to Begin or Continue writing their Memoir.

This course focuses on the many facets of independent publishing. In addition to the most common forms, novels and memoirs, the instructor will offer expertise in developing other subject material and alternative formats. Students will have the opportunity to find the best platform for their work, and develop useful publishing strategies.

For nearly three decades, individuals have been using Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way to bring more inspiration and imagination into their lives, through Morning Pages, Artist Dates, and doing the work outlined in this amazing course. Whether you’re writing, painting, composing music, or simply want to feel more inspired by your daily life, this 12-week course is the “12-step program to recover your inner artist”. Requires The Artist's Way book (original), by Julia Cameron.

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.

This hands-on course will focus on interior decorating methods that create positive energy in your spaces, taking you beyond the basics of color palette and traditional decorative styles.  Teaching the latest trends in sustainable and environmental designs, we will work together to boost your personal design skills. You will learn how to create a detailed storyboard for your home. Whether creating a relaxing outdoor living space, developing a home theater, or giving you fresh ideas toward a kitchen makeover, this course will provide you with the tools and apps to help you succeed. With an educational step by step plan for a kitchen design or media room tips, or accessorizing with the perfect final touches, your spaces will become a beautiful place to welcome you home. You will learn where and how to shop, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Learn hands on bread making techniques for a variety of breads and pastries. You will learn the complete baking process including: proper kneading techniques, proofing and shaping. You will use these skills each week to create savory and sweet artisan breads like: multi-grain, focaccia, baguettes, pretzels, cinnamon rolls and more.

This is Part II of the course, Bridge in the 21st Century-Part I. This class can be taken as a stand-alone; no prerequisite is required, however, participants should be familiar with bidding concepts introduced in the first class. This course will focus on the play of the hand, particularly declarer play.

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.

No experience is necessary for this course that shows participants how and where to catch fish. If you do not have a fly rod yet, the instructor has plenty to practice with in class and can make recommendations for your first purchase. A signed waiver is required at the first class.

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 Internet browsing basics and how to use Google for your genealogy research Learn how to research effectively using the main online genealogy websites (Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, Heritage Quest, Newspapers.com, Fold3, etc.) Learn how to use Evernote (for Windows) to keep your research information organized 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.

In this course, you will be introduced to the basics of interior decorating and learn ways to enhance your home. We will discuss color palettes and learn their importance of color flow. You will learn about environmental design that influences balance and atmosphere and discuss tips on how to help the environment as you decorate your spaces. You will be introduced to various Interior Design apps that help when visualizing your room’s or office. 

In this course, you will learn how to process all the photographs that you take with your digital camera, manage them for easy access and prepare them for whatever project you so choose. The course will go through the layout and functions of the main editing tools in each program. Then we will work through the seven different modules of Lightroom (Library, Develop, Map, Book, Slideshow, Print & Web). Finally, you will learn how Photoshop can be used in conjunction with Lightroom to create Panorama, HDR and other composites for more advanced projects.  Adobe software subscription is not included in course fee.

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.

If you have ever looked at a photo and thought, 'I wish I could take pictures like that!' Then this course is your first step. Dive into the world of photography and learn with us how to operate and care for a camera. De-mystify what f/stops, aperture, and shutter speed mean. Learn the basics of composition and how to use depth of focus to your advantage.  Join us and submerge yourself into the world of light. Start taking the kind of photos that you want. Bring a camera with a manual mode if you have one (digital or film).

In this course, we continue our journey of learning and move well beyond the basic functions and care of your camera. We take an exciting journey into the world of photography as art and the development of your artistic eye. We talk in depth about composition and find out how to control and use light and shadow. We create art from common objects, learn about portraiture and group arrangement, spend a whole session on photo editing and learn about how to succeed in photo competitions. Come join us and learn how to create art with your photography.

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.

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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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 learning 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.

Learn basic tax changes for the Tax Year 2022. The instructor will provide ideas and strategies many Americans use to reduce, and in some cases, eliminate taxes. Learn: How to navigate New Tax Rates and changes for 2022 How to complete a Tax-Free Roth Conversion How to reduce or eliminate the taxes on RMD’s How to avoid tax traps with IRA’s, 401K’s, and other retirement accounts How to use Charitable Giving and maximize your tax benefits How to reduce future, higher taxation on company stock Strategies for tax advantaged income

This course offers an introduction to Amazon and the selling opportunities available for third-party merchants. Students will learn how to set up a merchant's account and identify which type is best for them. They will also learn how to list and price products on the Amazon platform. Class will cover how to use Amazon's fulfillment service and why.

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.

•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

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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.

This course is designed for those with a desire to learn how to sell on the internet. This class will introduce students to topics such as: how to get started, what options are available for a quick start up, proven methods for fast entrance into the world of ecommerce, and the utilization of various platforms.

Instructor will delve into the both the history and the basics of Social Security to assist students in making important lifetime decisions. In this fast-paced class, students with learn the following: • History and basics of Social Security • Social Security income strategies for married couples • Taxation (and double Taxation) on Social Security • Penalties on your Social Security • Retirement Income Strategies with 401K’s and IRA’s. • NEW REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION RULES-The Secure Act • Tax-Free Retirement Income Strategies

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

In this informative class, students will learn strategies and techniques that may reduce or eliminate certain tax liabilities.  Have you ever wondered what strategies you could use that some of the richest Americans have used for decades?  Many of the strategies discussed include: •  How to reduce and eliminate taxes on Retirement Account Distributions •  How to reduce and eliminate Capital Gains taxes •  Take Required Minimum Distributions in the most tax-advantaged way •  Avoid Inheritance Tax-Traps with IRAs, 401ks and other Retirement Accounts •  How to pass assets generationally while minimizing taxes and providing asset protection •  Learn some of the most tax-favored ways to give money to charity and heirs •  How have wealthy Americans passed assets generationally TAX-FREE, even before ROTH IRAs were created This class will be interactive and high energy…which you need when discussing Taxes!

This course offers an introduction to Amazon and the selling opportunities available for third-party merchants. Students will learn how to set up a merchant's account and identify which type is best for them. They will also learn how to list and price products on the Amazon platform. Class will cover how to use Amazon's fulfillment service and why.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for this fun and informative class with all sorts of tips, tricks, tools and “how tos” for your iPad.  You will learn how to navigate your device like a pro.  We will take you through the latest features of home screen customization, explore a few functions of the Camera and Photo apps, guide you through the App store, and share a few of our favorite tips.  Bring your own iPad or use one of ours.

This class will review the main functionalities of the iPhone from models 6 to 12 including the SE, the MINI, the X and the XR.  Come learn what you need to know to use your iPhone without stress or concern.  The course will review the following topics:  How to determine which model you have, power and battery maintenance, volume settings, brightness, do not disturb, finger gestures, sending and receiving texts, saving pictures from texts, opening and sending email, saving pictures received in email, and sending pictures with an email.

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.

This course is designed for those with a desire to learn how to sell on the internet. This class will introduce students to topics such as: how to get started, what options are available for a quick start up, proven methods for fast entrance into the world of ecommerce, and the utilization of various platforms.

Designed for seasoned adults with little experience using social media, and for those looking to gain in-depth knowledge on the workings of social media. The platforms covered will be: Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. Seasoned adults can also employ outlets to engage in research, and to learn about topics that may be of interest.

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!

You can get the scores you need to gain acceptance to the college or university of your choice. Improve even good scores and make them higher by learning the essential strategies and reasoning tactics that work on the SAT. In this effective course, you will review the math, reading and writing skills that directly relate to the questions and format of the test. You will feel more confident than ever after our intensive verbal and math-focused sessions. Interactive activities will teach you to sharpen your critical thinking skills to hone in on the correct answer. Textbooks available in KSU Center Bookstore.