Business & Industry (B & I)
Course/Seminar Descriptions
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Business & Industry Courses
| Introduction to Instructional Planning |
| Familiarizes pre-service teachers with a systematic approach to the development of effective lesson plans. Covers identification of instructional goals and objectives; selection of instructional strategies and activities; consideration of appropriate classroom management systems; creating and using assessment tools; and evaluation and revision of plans. Students develop a variety of lesson plans and learn to incorporate to accommodate diverse learners. |
| EDUC 100 Introduction to Teaching or EDUC 101 needed. |
| Only: $ 246, 3.0 credit hour, |
| Book: Classroom Teaching Skills |
| Grant Development: Introduction to Grant Development |
| Course will introduce knowledge and skills required in successful grant development, grant development ethics, organizational structures, and need identification. Students complete a self-assessment, internet based research, and case study assignments related to a self-selected non-profit or not-for-profit organization. A customized course handbook accompanies the course textbook. Topics to be covered included: Knowledge and Skills for Grant Development, Grant Development Careers, Ethics in Grant Development, Mission, Vision, Services, and Customers, Identifying Needs, Analyzing Needs/Types of Needs, Basic Proposal Components, Tips for Proposal Writing. |
| This course is the first in a series of six being developed to be offered completely online. Course Conducted Online. |
| Only: $ 325, 3.0 credit hour, Limited to 30 students |
| Book: Winning Grants: Step by Step, 2nd edition |
| Grant Development II: Planning & Evaluation |
| This course is devoted to the project and proposal planning stage with an emphasis on finding funders, building relationships, and developing project goals, objectives, methods, timelines, partnerships, and evaluation plans. |
| Course conducted online. |
| Only: $ 325, 3.0 credit hour, Limited to 25 students |
| Book: 1). Winning Grants Step by Step, 2nd Edition, 2). How to Write a Grant Proposal |
| Intro to Chassis & Engine Dynamometer |
| Covers the theory, operation and safety requirements when operating an Engine Dynamometer and a Chassis Dynamometer. Includes running engines and vehicles on the Dynamometer to measure performance. |
| Safety glasses required. |
| Only: $ 114, 1.5 credit hour, Limited to 8 students |
| Book: Handouts |
| Real Estate Principles & Practices |
| Course provides an introduction to the U.S. real estate industry. Covers ethics, regulation; nature, importance, and character of land; real estate business and market; ownership and interest; contracts; surveying and property descriptions; transfer of title; mortgage instruments; title closing; financing; investment; and deeds, leases and other instruments. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: discuss ethics in real estate practice, demonstrate by use and exam the knowledge of Ohio real estate license law, demonstrate by use and exam the
knowledge of West Virginia real estate license state law, summarize the steps in acquiring real estate, summarize the
steps in acquiring a mortgage or real estate, demonstrate by use and exam the knowledge of basic real estate principles and practices. |
| Only: $ 304, 4.0 credit hour, limited to 20 students |
| Book: Core Concepts of Real Estate Principles and Practices |
| Introduction to the Field of the Paraprofessional |
| Overview of the role and duties of the educational paraprofessional. Emphasis is on working with professionals in a school district to provide supportive services. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: identify specific functions and responsibilities of an effective paraprofessional, write about and discuss district and school policies relating to a professional behavior and interaction with students, demonstrate knowledge of pertinent laws and regulation dealing with confidentiality, professionalism, discipline, and testing, role play effective conflict resolution strategies, execute and support the policies of the supervising teacher, choose appropriate classroom management strategies when working with students, describe effective teaching environments, and explain chain of command within a school and school district and utilize it properly if necessary. |
| Only: $ 288, 4.0 credit hour, limited to 20 students |
| Book: Customized Handbook |
| Six Sigma I |
| Course discusses an applied introduction to Six Sigma using problem solving tools, concepts, and methodology to improve customer satisfaction. Includes application of Green-belt based tools to reduce costs and improve business processes in any type of business. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: explain green and black belt six sigma team formation and member responsibilities, describe process improvement teams, apply team performance evaluation, explain six sigma organizational performance goals and metrics as well as quality costs and attributes of good metrics, explain principles of six sigma, the Kano method, QFD, and data collection, explain the six sigma principles of measurement and data-scales of measurement, reliability and validity of data including repeatability and reproducibility, implement six sigma problem solving tools including Pareto analysis and cause and effect diagrams, implement process mapping, flow charts, check sheets, and scatter plot techniques, and work in a team on an engineering type six sigma project following the DMAIC roadmap, completing a tollgate review after each phase (through team presentations and written reports). |
| Only: $ 216, 3.0 credit hour, limited to 20 students |
| Book: Rath & Strong Six Sigma Pocket Guide, and The Six Sigma Handbook, ~$25.00 |
| Introduction to Lean Manufacturing |
| Course provides an understanding of the principles of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean Manufacturing. Philosophy, tools and requirements for successful implementation are discussed. Course content involves study and application of lean tools, including Kaizen, Kanban, Pull Systems, Takt Time, 5S, Visual Factory, SMED, Jidoka, 5 Why, and others. Japanese terminology will be incorporated and translated. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between Lean manufacturing and traditional manufacturing, identify waste and develop improvements to remove it from the process, utilize team based problem solving tools to determine root causes of problems and prioritize improvement activities, apply the Kaizen process to implement changes for continuous improvement, explain how 5S and TPM practices support standard operations and problem solving, perform time observation and develop standard work procedures, apply 5S and visual control to manufacturing situations, and demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of common Japanese words used by organizations applying TPS and Lean practices. |
| Only: $ 216, 3.0 credit hour, limited to 20 students |
| Book: Toyota Production System |
| Introduction to TPM (Total Preventive Maintenance) |
| Course provides a general overview of the total preventive maintenance process. An emphasis is placed on minimizing unscheduled mechanical breakdowns and productions outages while extending the productive outages while extending the product life. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: examine the advantages of PM and the different types of PM, incorporate the PM process into daily operational routines, develop a PM template and critical PM task statements with an emphasis on safety, develop a basic PM job, perform a machinery visual inspection, and document basic machinery adjustments and tolerances. |
| Fee includes all materials, lunch and tuition |
| Only: $ 215, 0.8 credit hour, limited to 20 students |
| Book: |
| Research Techniques |
| Course provides an overview of research techniques using the technology available in today’s libraries and the Internet. Research is a life-long skill. Master finding authoritative, accurate, and timely information on the Internet efficiently. Topics covered include search engines, search strategies, and terminology. Course is designed for individuals in business and industry, individuals returning to school after a lengthy absence, and individuals considering or returning to higher education or graduate studies. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: search the Internet confidently for information, utilize critical thinking skills to evaluate the website credibility, demonstrate an understanding of sources of information and research databases, and acquire a personal library of invaluable information resources. |
| Only: $ 52, 0.5 credit hour, limited to 40 students |
| Book: Customized Handouts |
| Advanced TPM (Total Preventive Maintenance) |
| Course provides a continuation of the total preventive maintenance process examined in the introductory course. Participants will learn to examine, develop, implement, and sustain advanced preventive maintenance technologies and methodologies within their organizations. Participants will learn how a structured PM plan can improve plant performance, reduce equipment outages, and make the best use of available resources (human and material) within the maintenance organization. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: Identify the competencies that are needed to successfully apply the PM processes within a maintenance environment, examine and identify the need and objectives of responsive maintenance and corrective maintenance within the organizational structure, identify the need for planning and scheduling for the PM process, develop key performance indicators (KPI’s) to keep the PM process on track, develop methods of creating and communicating an environment of known expectations, accountability/responsibility, and feedback loops, and develop and implement the PM auditing process. |
| Price includes all materials, lunch and tuition |
| Only: $ 435, 1.0 credit hour, limited to 40 students |
| Book: |
| Real Estate Finance |
| Course is designed to cover the role of real estate financing in community development; financial instruments; nature of financial institutions in the mortgage market; and how the market is influenced by government policy. Includes risk analysis and procedures and methods in financing income properties. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: describe the role of real estate financing in community development, discuss how the real estate market is influenced by government policy, list/evaluate major instruments used in financing real estate, compare/contrast sources of funds for real estate lending, discuss the risk analysis and the mechanics of mortgage lending on income producing property, discuss the risk analysis and the mechanics of mortgage lending on single family residential properties. |
| Only: $ 228, 3.0 credit hour, limited to 40 students |
| Book: Real Estate Finance |
| Real Estate Law |
| Course includes law of agency as applied to real estate brokers and sales agents; law of fixtures; estates (including leases); conveying of real estate titles; license laws of Ohio; zoning; cooperatives; and condominiums. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: identify potential legal problems that may arise in real estate transactions, discuss the basic procedures of the legal system in general and how they impact specifically on real estate
transactions, identify and use properly the documents involved in a real estate transaction, define and use the specialized terminology of real estate law. |
| Only: $ 300, 4.0 credit hour, limited to 20 students |
| Book: Ohio Real Estate Law |
| Children’s Literature: Middle Years |
| Survey of literature for the middle school child, age 8 to 13. Covers evaluation and selection of books for older children, relationship between literacy and pre-adolescent development, history and various genres of children’s literature. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: recall prominent children’s book authors and illustrators, integrate the history of children’s literature with past social movements and technological events, define the literary elements and evaluate their use in literature for children, state the values of and contrast the various genres of children’s literature (traditional literature, modern fantasy, poetry, realistic contemporary literature, historical fiction, multicultural literature, etc(, use the Internet to find resources that evaluate and recommend literature for children, make use of criteria for evaluating and selecting the various types of literature for children, explain the significance of children’s literature as it relates to a child’s language, cognitive, personality, and social development, match books to not only a child’s reading age but also to his or her emotional state, examine critically issues in children’s literature: racism, sexism, censorship, etc, compose questions that address all levels of comprehension: literal, interpretative, and critical thinking. |
| Only: $ 288, 4.0 credit hour, limited to 20 students |
| Book: Literature for Children: A Short Introduction |
| Real Estate Appraising |
| Course provides a study of the professional approach to value estimation; economic, sociological, and political forces on real property; appraisal of a single family residence; problem definition; and how data is acquired, classified, analyzed and interpreted into an estimate of value. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: demonstrate by use and exam the knowledge of basic real property appraising theory and practice, demonstrate by use and exam the knowledge of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, demonstrate by use and exam the knowledge of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and federal regulatory agency implementation of appraisal standards for education, testing, and experience, demonstrate by use and exam the knowledge of Ohio and West Virginia real estate appraisal licensure law. |
| Only: $ 225, 3.0 credit hour, limited to 20 students |
| Book: Appraisal of Real Estate and the Student Handbook to The Appraisal of Real Estate |
| Fluid Power Concepts and Components |
| This course is the first in a series of four courses designed to prepare the participant to sit for the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) certification examination in the “Industrial Hydraulic-Mechanical” track. It is designed to introduce the participant to how fluid power is used in industry and show students the major components that can be found in fluid power systems. Hydraulic components and systems will be discussed in general as the instructor builds a hands-on working tabletop model of a complete hydraulic system. Manufacturers’ catalogs will be used to familiarize students with terms, definitions, and components. CFC-Solar, Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio, serves as training provider for this course. |
| The cost of course includes tuition, lunch and materials. |
| Only: $ 595, non-credit, limited to 40 students |
| Book: Provided |
| First Aid and Personal Safety |
| Lectures, discussion, and practice are used to study safety and give first aid in emergency situations. The American Red Cross certifies for Community First Aid and Safety (which include adult, infant, and child CPR and first aid) may be obtained by students who pass appropriate examinations. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to describe causes and prevention strategies for accidents, follow a plan of action for an emergency, provide First Aid and CPR care for injuries, etc. |
| Only: $ 216, 3.0 credit hour, Limited to 10 students |
| Book: Community First Aid & Safety |
| Grammar Techniques |
| Integrates units of language and grammar into increasingly involved writing. Covers structure, style, creation, and revision of written communication. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: Locate and correctly apply parts of speech, subjects, and predicates, clauses and phrases in oral or written sentence analysis and construction; identify and write simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences; identify and differentiate between correctly written sentences, sentence fragments and run-on sentences; write sentences free of common errors in the use of verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions; correct errors in agreements of subject and verb and pronoun and antecedent; write sentences which demonstrate correct use of punctuation marks and mechanics of style; differentiate between commonly confused words such as "lay" and "lie"; locate, discuss the relationship between, and use transition words, main ideas, and supporting details in paragraph analysis and construction; compose a paragraph which is free of spelling, grammatical, and mechanics errors; and proofread and edit individual sentences and paragraphs. |
| Prerequisite: Placement score. |
| Only: $ 288, 4.0 credit hour, limited to 20 students |
| Book: A Workbook for Writers: Form B (6th ed.) |
| Introduction to Teaching |
| Introduction to the teaching profession and college education program. Students will study the role of the teacher and the school in the community through selected readings and field experiences. Professional portfolios will be started and transfer options discussed. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: Discuss and write about requirements and expectations of the teaching profession and Education Transfer students at Washington State Community College; demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of effective teachers and schools through class discussion, written work, and test responses; distinguish between the beliefs, practices and/or accomplishments of selected leaders in the field of education; select transfer options to pursue from the variety presented in class and through personal research; present evidence that the compilation of a professional portfolio has begun; observe, analyze, and reflect on experiences in schools and classrooms; present a project which demonstrates awareness of at least two opinions related to an issue that affects educators and/or education; write about, discuss, and answer objective questions related to issues concerning student diversity (intellectual, cultural, emotional, physical), equal educational opportunity, educational standards, and teaching with technology; demonstrate proper use of educational terminology in discussion and written work. |
| Includes an integrated series of laboratory experiences in the local schools. |
| Only: $ 144, 2.0 credit hour, limited to 20 students |
| Book: Becoming a Teacher in a Field-Based Setting |
| Pharmacy Technician Certification |
| The role and function of the pharmacy technician is an integral part of pharmacy practice today. The need for pharmacy technician professionals that possess this knowledge and skills is one of the fastest growing career choices available today. The pharmacy technician student will be taught the steps necessary to accurately fill prescriptions from start to finish under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. The student will also receive instruction on obtaining correct patient information, reading and understanding a prescription, performing compounding tasks and calculations used for filling prescriptions. In addition, the pharmacy technician student will receive hands-on training in mixing medications, preparing IV solutions and infection control/asepsis techniques. Other subjects that will be covered include: Basic anatomy and physiology, terminology, fraud and abuse and drug classifications. Topics to be covered include: Law/ethics/scope of practice; pharmaceutical terminology/prescriptions; calculations/compounding; and business calculations/insurance.
*This comprehensive program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. Exam cost $120 with an application. Exam requirements include a high school diploma or a GED and you must not have been convicted of a felony. The exams can be taken nationwide, including at least two locations in each state, and are offered three times per year (March, July and November). Each student receives an application to complete for the PTCB exam during the Pharmacy Technician course.
Although not a calculated figure (or tracked), CCI estimates that over 80% of the individuals who successfully complete our course pass the PTCB certification exam. For additional information on the PTCB exam, please refer to your student packet or visit the Pharmacy Technician Board at www.ptcb.org |
| Registration, books and technology fees are additional. |
| Only: $ 495, 5.0 credit hour, limited to 20 students |
| Book: The Pharmacy Technician (2nd Edition); The Pharmacy Technician - Workbook & Certification Review (2nd Edition); Pharmacy Drug Cards; and Pharmacy Calculations (2nd Edition) |
| EKG/Cardiovascular Technician Certification |
| The EKG technician is an integral part of the cardiology diagnostic team, frequently performing the initial testing that assists the physician in identifying abnormal cardiac arrhythmias. The EKG technician program instructs the students on the technical and clinical aspects of the EKG performance. Attention is given to quality, accuracy, and safety throughout the program with a focus on not only understanding the proper lead placement for the 12-lead EKG but also a rudimentary knowledge of basic cardiac arrhythmias. Topics include: The heart, conduction system, and the electrocardiogram. Students also perform a hands-on EKG. This comprehensive program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT)--Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam. The cost of the ASPT-EKG Technician Exam is $50 but you must be a member of the ASPT which costs $35 to join. The exam is administered in multiple locations at multiple times throughout the year. Additionally, the ASPT requires that you have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent and a recommendation letter from the instructor to sit for exam. For additional information, please visit ASPT at www.aspt.org or call (828) 294-0078. |
| Registration, books and technology fees are additional. |
| Only: $ 495, 5.0 credit hour, limited to 26 students |
| Book: Basic Arrhythmia, 6th edition. Cost: $77 + tax |
| Home Inspection |
| This course is designed to provide knowledge of blended standards and practices of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) and NAHI (National Association of Home Inspectors).
Topics include: In depth knowledge of home inspection industry; what comprises a home inspection, what is included and what is not in the inspection, Record keeping, marketing your home inspection business, professionalism needed, environmental issues, code issues.
Participants will upon successful completion of this unique 80 hour course will have the tools need to establish and succeed in a home inspection business. |
| Only: $ 1495, 9.0 credit hour, up to 40 |
| Book: TBA |
| Advanced Chassis Dynamometer Performance |
| Covers performance analyzing as part of the Chassis Dynamometer. Students will have the opportunity to test their vehicles on the Dynamometer, make changes and retest. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: conduct vehicle performance runs on Chassis Dynamometer; Analyze performance results; Make changes or recommendations based on results; and Retest and readjust engines as necessary to achieve maximum performance. |
| Safety glasses required. |
| Only: $ 152, 2.0 credit hour, Limited to 8 students |
| Book: Handouts |
| Behavior-Based Safety Training |
| This course provides an overview of risk analysis, why accidents occur, and how accidents can be prevented. Concepts and applications of a behavior-based safety program will be covered. Topics will focus on thoughts, attitudes, accident prevention and analysis, and safe work behaviors. A review of the company’s current safety performance indicators will be introduced briefly as a basis for discussion and purpose. Examples of successful safety practices in other organizations will be provided. |
| Only: $ 99, non-credit, Limited to 40 Students |
| Book: Handbook |
| Principles of Insurance |
| Topics include: property and liability insurance principles; what insurance is; who provides it; how insurance is regulated; measuring the finanicial performance of insurers; marketing; underwriting; claims; insurance contracts; property loss exposures; liability loss exposures; policy provisions; risk management. This course helps prepare the student to take the INS21 IIA (Insurance Institute of America) exam. |
| Only: $ 119, non-credit, |
| Book: |
| Grant Development III: Project & Proposal Development & Budgeting |
| This course is devoted to the project and proposal development stage with an emphasis on dissemination, budgeting, sustainability, project summary, appendixes, and tips for packaging the final proposal. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Define terms associated with grant development; Identify and list appendixes to support a project proposal; Identify the purpose and content of a proposal cover letter; Develop and write a proposal summary; Identify and describe tips for packaging a final proposal; Identify and describe effective methods for project and product dissemination and replication; Identify and define the purpose and content of a project budget; Develop and write a complete project budget and budget narrative; and Identify and describe methods for sustaining a project beyond the grant period. |
| Only: $ 325, 3.0 credit hour, Limited to 30 students |
| Book: Winning Grants: Step by Step, 2nd edition 2.) How to Write a Grant Proposal |
| Grant Development IV: Grant Management and Consulting |
| This course is devoted to project and proposal management with an emphasis on developing a grants office, supervision of grant personnel, sustaining relationships, reporting requirements, maintaining grant records, and understanding audits. An introduction to professional development and consulting is included. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Define terms associated with grant management; Identify knowledge and skills required for sustaining relationships with funders; Identify and describe methods and guidelines for reporting project success; Identify records to be maintained in a grant file; Identify and describe strategies to prepare for an audit; Identify and describe strategies to become a grant development professional; Assess personal skills and develop a plan for professional development; and Identify and describe requirements to become a grant development consultant. |
| Only: $ 325, 3.0 credit hour, Limited to 30 students |
| Book: Winning Grants: Step by Step, 2nd edition |
| Grant Development V: Grant Development Practicum |
| The principles acquired in grant development courses will be transformed into practice through the delivery of grant development service in an approved community agency under the direction of a qualified supervisor. The student will work with the approved agency for a minimum of 50 hours and participate in a corresponding weekly seminar. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Develop a sense of identity as a grant development professional; Demonstrate professional and ethical grant development work habits; Form an understanding of the structure of a non-profit organization; Identify and communicate with the customers of a non-profit organization and recognize and communicate their specific needs; Identify and build a relationship with a potential grant funder; Write and package a grant proposal; Recognize, demonstrate, and suggest successful grant management practices within a non-profit organization; and Demonstrate communication, facilitation, and team building skills with staff at a non-profit organization. |
| Only: $ 218, 2.0 credit hour, Limited to 30 students |
| Book: None |
| Grant Development VI: Grant Development Seminar |
| The principles acquired in grant development courses will be transformed into practice through the delivery of grant development service in an approved community agency under the direction of a qualified supervisor. The student will work with the approved agency for a minimum of 5 hours and participate in a corresponding weekly seminar. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Demonstrate professional and ethical work habits; Evaluate and respond to professional articles on grant development and management; Communicate needs and ideas in writing; Demonstrate communication, writing, and relationship building skills with peers; and Demonstrate use of technology for communication and research. |
| Only: $ 109, 1.0 credit hour, Limited to 30 students |
| Book: None |
| Medical Terminology I |
| Introduction to basic word elements used by the medical profession: roots, suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms. Spelling, definitions, pronuncications, and usage of medical terms pertaining to all body systems are stressed. |
| Only: $ 228, 3.0 credit hour, |
| Book: |
| Medical Terminology II |
| Overview of basic terminology needed in health care delivery. Topics include use of appropriate reference material, correct pronunciation, accurate spelling, detailed definitions, and acceptable applications of the terminology. |
| Prerequisite: HLTH181 or OAST280. |
| Only: $ 228, 3.0 credit hour, |
| Book: |
| Sociology |
| Introduction to nature of human society and its development. Covers fundamental concepts and ideas: culture, personality, socialization, social organization, groups and institutions. |
| Only: $ 304, 4.0 credit hour, |
| Book: Sociology: A Brief Introduction |
| Educational Technology |
| Introduces varied uses of the computer in elementary and middle school classrooms. Includes integration of computers into the curriculum and record keeping assistance; hardware and software selection criteria; offers opportunity to use several popular software packages. |
| Only: $ 304, 4.0 credit hour, |
| Book: Computer Education for Teachers |
| Learn to Learn |
| This course is designed to give participant a feel for how learning is accomplished in a typical online class at Washington State Community College. Students in this course will learn how online courses work, what makes a successful online student, what basic technical skills are required and the benefits of taking classes online. Students do assignments using some of the common communication and assessment tools that are typically used in online courses. Students should have basic computer and internet skills. |
| Only: $ 99, 0.1 CEUs, Limited to 25 students |
| Book: |
| Communicating About Disabilities |
| Communication with those who are disabled is not a magical process; it is a human process. It can be studied and improved to make it a little easier for communication to take place between two groups of human beings who are much more alike than they are different. The main objective of this course is for each of us to critically examine how able-bodied individuals in an able-bodied culture communicate with people with disabilities. |
| Only: $ 304, 4.0 credit hour, |
| Book: Communication & People with Disabilities ~$100 |
| American Sign Language I |
| Course is a beginning course of American Sign Language (ASL),the natural
language used by deaf people and the deaf community. The course focuses on
the grammatical structure of ASL, including receptive and expressive skills.
Students will learn the alphabet and learn how to introduce themselves, give
personal information, count, provide directions, and describe everyday situations.
Characteristics of the deaf culture will also be covered. |
| PATCH 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Spencer, WV |
| Only: $ 304, 4.0 credit hour, 20 |
| Book: Signing Naturally-level one |
| American Sign Language II |
| A continuation of Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), the natural language used by Deaf people and the Deaf community. This course will continue to focus on the grammatical structure of ASL, including receptive and expressive skills. The students will learn how to give directions and read directions, cardinal and ordinal numbers, describe other people, signs for money and time, and personal and possessive pronouns. Deaf culture and Deaf history will also be covered. |
| Only: $ 304, 4.0 credit hour, |
| Book: Signing Naturally |
| American Sign Language III |
| A continuation of American Sign Language I and II, the natural language used by deaf people and the Deaf community. This course will continue to focus on grammatical structure of ASL, including receptive and expressive skills. The student will learn how to describe and identify common environmental objects, make complaints; exchange personal life events; cheers and songs; cardinal and ordinal number 101-119 and counting by hundreds. Deaf culture and Deaf history will continue to be covered. |
| Only: $ 304, 4.0 credit hour, up to 20 |
| Book: Signing Naturally-Level One, C. Smith, E. Lentz and K. Mikos |
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Business & Industry Seminars
| Negotiation and Mediation |
| Course is designed for attorneys, mediators, and human resource professionals. Topics include: Dynamics of Conflict, Nature of Negotiation, Effective Communication, and Role of Mediation in Negotiation. Lectures, exercises, and role plays create an interactive environment to learn and gain an understanding of the dynamics of conflict and conflict management through negotiation and mediation. Participants will study various negotiation strategies and models to more effectively assist them in their day-to-day practice. Participants will also learn the importance of thorough preparation and how mediation may be used to effectively reach mutually satisfactory resolutions. |
| CLE's approved - Ohio: 5.75 and West Virginia: 6.90. Price includes tuition, lunch, and materials. |
| Only: $ 195, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Customized Handbook |
| Crucial Conversations |
| Does your organization face quality problem, missed deadlines, or low employee morale? When you master the crucial conversations at the heart of these issues, you will begin solving everything from safety challenges to problems with team cohesiveness. Crucial Conversations training tools teach employees how to speak effectively rather than clam up or blow up. If you are interested in: boosting your own performance quotient; energizing your team around a mutual purpose; creating a genuine competitive advantage; transforming resistance into change sponsorship; establishing a culture of accountability; tapping higher levels of discretionary effort than let Southam Consulting firm teach you how to transform your organization. |
| Fee includes lunch and Crucial Conversations book. |
| Only: $ 995, 1.6 CEUs, up to 40 students |
| Book: Included in cost of course |
| Car Care Clinic |
| This clinic is designed for automotive enthusiasts who like to perform maintenance on their own vehicles. This ten-hour non-credit course will cover the basic repair and maintenance of automotive brake systems, cooling systems, engine maintenance, transmission service, chassis repair, fuel delivery systems, and air conditioning service. The course will also cover basic trouble shooting techniques and scan tool usage. |
| Only: $ 115, non-credit, Limited to 20 students |
| Book: Customized booklet |
| Financial Planning Series |
| This four week seminar is designed for the individual investor who wants to know more about their long term investments. With the growing use of self directed investment vehicles, i.e., 401k's, IRA's, College Savings Plans, investors are being called upon to make important decisions about their wealth. This class is designed to teach the techniques of money management for the individual investor. The seminar covers four main topics; Basic Investment Terms & Concepts, Financial Calculating, Mutual Funds, and Building Portfolios & Wealth. As each week will build on the previous, it is suggested that people attend all four classes. A work book will be provided as well as the book "Your Guide to Understanding Investing" authored by The Wall Street Journal. |
| Deadline to register January 27, 2006. |
| Only: $ 70, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Materials included |
| Basic Investment Terms & Concepts |
| Week One - The class will focus on introducing participants to words and phrases used in money management. The various types of securities and accounts that can be used will also be addressed. |
| Deadline to register January 27, 2006. |
| Only: $ 20, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Materials included |
| Financial Calculating |
| Week Two - The main point to be reviewed is in using various calculators to plan for future financial needs. Retirement planning, college funding and wealth accumulation will be the primary concepts covered. |
| Deadline to register January 27, 2006. |
| Only: $ 20, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Materials included |
| Mutual Funds |
| Week Three - These are the primary investment vehicles of most investors. A full evening will be spent in understanding how they work, how to evaluate them and what to look for in the various pieces of literature made available to investors. |
| Deadline to register January 27, 2006. |
| Only: $ 20, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Materials included |
| Building Portfolios & Wealth |
| Week Four - This class will build on the information gained in the previous three. Examples of portfolios designed to be used while still working and in retirement will the main thrust. Integrating the various account options is also a key part of the discussion. |
| Deadline to register January 27, 2006. |
| Only: $ 20, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Materials included |
| Understanding Your Safety: An Introduction to Behavior-Based Safety |
| This course provides an overview of risk analysis, why accidents occur, and how accidents can be prevented. Concepts and applications of a behavior-based safety program will be covered. Topics will focus on thoughts, attitudes, accident prevention and analysis, and safe work behaviors. A review of the company’s current safety performance indicators will be introduced briefly as a basis for discussion and purpose. Examples of successful safety practices in other organizations will be provided.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
•Understand and explain the benefits of behavior-based safety systems;
•Describe the basic principles of behavior-based safety systems;
•Exhibit an awareness of safe and potentially unsafe conditions;
•Neutralize safety risks;
•Assume personal responsibility and accountability for safety awareness;
•Begin work assignments by analyzing safety risks associated with the tasks involved;
•Recognize and define risks that have not been neutralized and report them to their immediate supervisor;
•Coach and assist co-workers when safety issues or concerns arise;
Learning methods include lecture, videos, and group discussion and interaction. |
| Deadline to register: July 19, 2006 |
| Only: $ 99, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Handouts |
| Drug Free Workplace Program Training 4-Hour Supervisor Training |
| This course is designed to provide participants with the four-hour supervisory training needed to satisfy the requirements under the Ohio bureau of Worker's Compensation DFWP. |
| Only: $ 45, non-credit, |
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| Drug Free Workplace Program Training 2-Hour Employee Training |
| This course is designed to provide participants with the two-hour employee training needed to satisfy the requirements under the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation DFWP. |
| Only: $ 25, non-credit, |
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| Overview of Six Sigma |
| This seminar provides a general overview and introduction to Six Sigma concepts, primary terminology, and the various tools and techniques available for implementation. Concepts covered will assist companies in focusing on the key areas of the organization where improvements are possible: improving using simple tolls such as root cause analysis; sustaining the improvements using SPC tools and techniques; and honoring the progress using simple review and recognition processes. Examples of practical applications of the process will be reviews. Upon successful completion of the workshop, the participants will acquire the skills to: define Six Sigma, understand where and how Six Sigma can be applied, list the organizational benefits of Six Sigma, visualize a Six Sigma process, understand the time commitment and financial resources necessary for a successful implementation, list the types of employee training necessary for successful implementation and continuity of the program, define the organizational resources necessary to maintain a successful program, explain how Six Sigma integrates with other quality initiatives. |
| Only: $ 55, non-credit, |
| Book: Customized handbook |
| Interviewing Skills |
| This seminar covers basic job interviewing skills. The purpose of the seminar is to teach individuals the skills necessary to develop a professional image in job interviews. The seminar will enable participants to develop positive verbal and nonverbal competence when dealing with various employment interview situations. By learning these skills, participants will play a more positive, effective, and productive role in their future employment options. Many job applicants unwittingly give mixed signals to potential employers. They may say or do one thing, but the interviewer comes away with a different meaning or perception. Interview candidates may unknowingly undermine their competency through hesitant or vague verbiage or through body language. Many applicants also have difficulty in specialized aspects of the job interview such as question-and-answer sessions, role plays, or resume writing. |
| Only: $ 49, non-credit, |
| Book: Handbook Included |
| Career Transitions |
| This seminar covers basic coping strategies for transitioning through a career change. It is designed for participants who have recently become laid off or unemployed due to company closing or relocation. Many individuals in the Mid-Ohio Valley are currently at a crucial life transition of change, both economically and personally. This seminar helps individuals realize “where they were, where they are now, and where they want to go” during this mid-career change. Participants will be presented with the tools for getting them to the top. They will conduct a personal assessment of their qualifications, learn to utilize those qualifications toward personal goal setting, and make the career transition a positive life experience. The book Take Yourself to the Top: The Secrets of America’s #1 Career Coach is included with the seminar. |
| Book is included in the cost of the course |
| Only: $ 49, non-credit, |
| Book: Take Yourself to the Top |
| Problem Solving |
| This seminar provides a systematic approach to the problem solving process and demonstrates the tools and techniques used to discover the root cause of a problem. The proper use of these techniques will help promote continuous improvement of processes and customer satisfaction. Lectures, discussion, exercises, and problems are used as the primary teaching methodologies. Upon successful completion of class, students should be able to apply the Deming Cycle, determine which problem solving tool is most appropriate for certain situations,implement basic control charts and problem solving tools, such as: Why-Why Diagram, How-How Diagram, Cause and Effect Diagram, and others. |
| Participants should possess knowledge of basic mathematics. Cost per person includes: tuition, lunch and materials. |
| Only: $ 149, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Workbook provided by instructor |
| Design of Experiments - Introduction |
| This seminar was designed for those who have an understanding of basic statistics and elementary algebra. MINITAB Release 14 software was used to analyze many of the example problems and will be used in class exercises. The proper use of these techniques will help promote increased profits, customer satisfaction, cost reductions, yield improvements, robust products, robust processes, and better decision making. Upon successful completion of the course, one will have learned basic concepts used in DOE and apply full and fractional DOE’s and basic response surface design. |
| Recommended that participants possess knowledge of basic statistics and elementary algebra. Cost per person includes: tuition, lunch and materials. |
| Only: $ 395, non-credit, Limited to 14 students |
| Book: Workbook, provided by instructor |
| Design of Experiments - Advanced |
| Course was designed for those with little or no understanding of basic statistics but requires elementary algebra. MINITAB Release 14 software was used to analyze many of the example problems and will be used in class exercises. The proper use of these techniques will help promote increased profits, customer satisfaction, cost reductions, yield improvements, robust products, robust processes, and better decision making. Course Objectives: Learn elementary statistics and apply statistics to make effective business decisions, learn basic concepts used in DOE, and learn to interpret and apply basic statistical software analysis. |
| Recommended that participants possess knowledge of some algebra, but no understanding of statistics. Cost her person includes: tuition, lunch and materials. |
| Only: $ 645, non-credit, Limited to 14 students |
| Book: Workbook, provided by instructor |
| A Beginner's Guide to Getting Published |
| Did you know that Stephen King was rejected 75 times before he sold his first novel? If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a full-length novel before your 75th rejection; this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past, the editor's desk. You will be presented with the information it may take other writers years to discover including: How to become a "published" writer overnight; submitting manuscripts the correct way; writing irresistible query letters; 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer; free future Q&A opportunities. |
| This workshop will only be offered once a year. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the door. |
| Only: $ 25, non-credit, limited to 60 students |
| Book: Customized Handouts |
| How to Cash in With a Successful Home-Based Business |
| Are you tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits at home by learning how to start a home-based business from a Chamber of Commerce past president and successful Southern California entrepreneur. During this comprehensive and informative workshop, you will discover many details it has taken other entrepreneurs years to discover on their own. Topics include: More than 100 home business ideas; all the mandatory legal documentation; many ways to market your product/service; taking tax deductions; and free future individual Q&A opportunities. |
| This workshop will only be offered once a year. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the door. |
| Only: $ 25, non-credit, limited to 60 students |
| Book: Customized Handouts |
| How to Make Money With a Home-Based Typing/Word Processing Business |
| If you can type, then you can make money at home using your typewriter/word processor or computer. Having already learned all about home-based business success, you will then discover the secrets to profits in the typing/word processing business. Topics include: How and where to find clients; 50 ways to advertise/market your services; effective home office equipment choices; 100 ways to make money with a computer; and free national networking information. |
| Participants must have attended "How to Cash In With a Successful Home-Based Business." This workshop will only be offered once a year. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the door. |
| Only: $ 15, non-credit, limited to 60 students |
| Book: Customized Handouts |
| Franklin Covey: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Managers |
| The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Managers is a two-day facilitator-led workshop based upon Covey’s signature Seven Habits of Highly Effective People program with a focus on critical managerial skills necessary for today’s workplace. This workshop is an intensive application-oriented learning experience that focuses on the fundamentals of great leadership. It gives new and experienced managers a set of tools that will help them meet today’s challenges, including conflict resolution, prioritization, performance management, accountability and trust, execution, collaboration, and employee development.
The seven habits covered include (1) Be Proactive; (2) Begin with the End in Mind; (3) Put First Things First; (4) Think Win-Win; (5) Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood; (6) Synergize; and (7) Sharpen the Saw. Upon completion of the two-day seminar, participants will be able to: Increase resourcefulness and initiative; Define the contribution they want to make in their role as managers; Manage performance through a balance of accountability and trust; Give constructive feedback; Improve team decision-making skills by embracing-even encouraging-diverse viewpoints.
Participants will receive a course guidebook, a Management Essentials book with insights on the role of the manager, an audio CD with Stephen Covey explaining how The Seven Habits applies to managers, and paper and electronic versions of the tools introduced in the workshop. |
| Lunch and materials included. Deadline for registration is September 22, 2008. |
| Only: $ 799, 1.6 CEUs, limited to 40 students |
| Book: Materials included in cost of course |
| Franklin Covey FOCUS: Time Management - Achieving Your Highest Priorities |
| In one day, this powerful workshop will help you learn how to: Identify and focus your top priorities; get more of the right things done in less time, set guiding goals, manage information better, overcome procrastination, take control of incoming information, renew your enthusiasm, energize and control your days.
While at the workshop you will receive your own Franklin Planner. Simple to learn, flexible, and proven to work, the Franklin Planner helps you determine how to spend your time and energy, and successfully balance all the demands in your life, both personally and professionally. |
| The cost of the course includes lunch, materials and Franklin Covey planner. |
| Only: $ 459, 0.8 CEUs, limited to 40 students |
| Book: Planner and workbook included |
| Women & Finance |
| The Women and Finance seminar is open to women of all ages and backgrounds. The purpose of this first annual seminar is to offer women an interactive opportunity to learn about and discuss issues of personal finance from basic savings strategies to financial management of investments, insurance, and retirement funds with experienced speakers and panel members. Please make reservation or program inquiries to: Gail Reynolds, Director of the Washington State Community College Foundation, (740) 374-8716, ext. 1117 or greynolds@wscc.edu. |
| Deadline to register: September 22 |
| Only: $ 15, non-credit, limited to 40 students |
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| Workplace Conflict |
| This course is designed for attorneys, mediators, and human resource professionals. In this two-day seminar, participants will learn proven and powerful communication tools to negotiate productive work relationships and find solutions to business problems caused by conflicts - even if none were thought possible. Topics include: Better ways to handle communication problems; measuring the dollar cost of conflict in organizations; contracting for agreement; how common sense fails us; and how to mediate. The instructors are certified trainers of managing workplace conflict through the Mediation Training Institute International. |
| CLE approval from Ohio. CLE Approval from West Virginia is 7.8. Price includes tuition, lunch, and materials. |
| Only: $ 195, non-credit, limited to 40 students |
| Book: Customized Handouts |
| Theory of Contraints (TOC) |
| Intuitively, every manager knows that their organization is a chain of dependent resources, functions and people. Organizations and management teams, however, have a basic tendency to define problems, construct solutions, and implement initiatives in isolation of each other. At any one time, there is often a long list of on-going initiatives within different areas of a company consuming large amounts of resources, with little or no idea how the "defined" problems fit together, how the "solutions" impact each other, or the net effect to the entire organization. This presentation will show how the Theory of Constraints (TOC) allows companies to effectively maximize the Return on Investment (ROI) equation by creating solutions that utilize a system's performance by identifying, exploiting, and synchronizing around critical leverage points.
PLEASE RSVP |
| No charge, non-credit, up to 40, Please RSVP |
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| 1-Hour Drug-Free EZ Education for Employees |
| This course is designed to provide participants with the one-hour employee training needed to satisfy the requirements under the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Drug-Free E-Z Program. Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able to describe the effects of substance abuse at the workplace, distinguish between substance use, abuse, and dependence, recognize indicators of possible substance abuse and identify the most commonly abused drugs and recognize drug street names. |
| Only: $ 15, non-credit, Limited to 40 Students |
| Book: Handouts |
| Give Me My Money Please! |
| You've heard them all. Day in, day out, debtors bombard you with excuses, put-offs, and outright lies. Most won't even take your call. Still others get downright abusive and verbally assault you even though it's their problem. Collecting can get ugly, and the stress can get to anyone. Yet, you keep at it-calling on past due accounts because you know unless you collect the money owed to you, your company won't be able to pay its bills and you'll be out of business. Learn how to: collect bad checks, collect from individuals, and collect from businesses. |
| Only: $ 149, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Handouts |
| Managing Problem Employees |
| You wear many hats...disciplinarian, counselor, coach, motivator, decision maker, problem solver, and even baby sitter. No matter what goes wrong, it's up to you to make it right. There's a word for what you do- "Manager". Fortunately, we've come up with a simple, cost-effective way of learning how to handle people, problems, and priorities more evviciently while learning and mastering the inside secrets of successful managers. Here's a sample of what we'll cover: How to improve your supervisory skills by learning how to motivate people, find the red flags on job applications that will save you from hiring the wrong people and slash turnover by 50% and how to eliminate bad employee behavior by stopping people from calling in sick, force attitude adjustments, how to speed up slow workers and much more. |
| Only: $ 149, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Handouts |
| Achieve Global Maximizing Your Supervisory Potential |
| In today’s business environment, supervision represents one of the most important skills for achieving extraordinary organizational results. It is that supervisory role that has the greatest impact – on you as an individual, on your employees, and on the organization. In the past, organizations could identify the most competent “doer” of a task or operation and promote him or her to a supervisory role. Often these new supervisors would be thrown into their role with little or no preparation or training. Organizations would expect them to learn what they needed to know purely by trial and error. Preparation for the critical role of the supervisor can no longer be left to chance. Mastery of the fundamentals for success will help ensure a smooth transition for supervisors and employees alike.
This one-day seminar is designed to provide an overview of the role of the new supervisor. The day is divided along two themes – the hallmarks of supervisory success and delegating for shared success. The purpose of the session is to help participants develop strategies to effectively assume the challenging role of the supervisor and to developed the planning, interpersonal, and follow-up skills critical for successful delegating.
Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able to: Manage the transition to a supervisory role; Outline actions to build credibility; Identify strategies to gain the commitment of others; Connect departmental and organizational goals; Build constructive relationships with others; Plan tasks to delegate and align the tasks with the appropriate staff;
Conduct a delegation conversation; Identify follow-up actions to ensure delegation success |
| Call for pricing on this class |
| No charge, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Handouts |
| Debt Free Living |
| Create real wealth and get completely out of debt including your credit cards, student loans and mortgages. Avoid a debt disaster and owe nothing to anyone. This is an educational workshop. Whether you make $12,000 or $120,000, have good credit or no credit; investing in your debt is essential to survival in today’s economy. This is not just for people who are having debt problems. Those who benefit most are able now to make their necessary payments but realize that they do not want to do that forever.
The average family will pay off all of their consumer debt in 1-3 years and pay off their mortgage in an additional 3-4 years. This can be accomplished by using the money you are already earning and applying a linear math variable path methodology. Let us teach you simple, powerful and proven strategies that work every time. You don’t have to be a Wall Street wizard to save over $100,000 in interest and get a 37.13% return on your debt; risk free, guaranteed and net of taxes.
This is an educational class. No financial planning, insurance or investment programs will be offered or sold now or in the future; just practical advice and proven methodology. This will include handling emergencies and unexpected situations that may arise. Join us for three important hours, Skeptics welcomed. |
| Please bring a calculator and your debts for your private workshop use. |
| Only: $ 45, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Workbook included |
| Customer Service: Bringing the Outside In |
| Topics covered will be: define a customer/client and understand client perceptions, understand the importance of positive self-talk and positive verbal and non-verbal communications, recognize the qualities of a professional voice and behavior, recognize phrases to avoid, utilize effective response techniques to client complaints and difficult clients, recognize barriers to effective communication and client service, recognize listening problems and practice active listening techniques and use office telephones and cell phones in a professional manner |
| Only: $ 139, non-credit, Limited to 40 students |
| Book: Customized books |
| Franklin Covey Building Trust - The Key to High Performance |
| Discover the benefits of increased trust one of the many Franklin Covey tools for highly effective communication workshops, Building Trust: The Key to High Performance helps you focus on things you can have an impact on – your character, competence, and relationships with others. Nothing enhances workplace productivity more than a high-trust environment. The effects of increased trust reach deep into the heart and soul of individuals and organizations: Why? Because trust lies at the very core of leadership and effective human interaction. Here are just a few of the benefits our one-day workshop is designed to produce: Increased personal trust and trustworthiness; Strengthened relationships and improved communication in all areas of your life; Sustained positive change, resulting in more effective and cohesive work teams; Decreased frustrations caused by dysfunctional relationships; Increased commitment to the organization’s strategy and vision; Drastic reduction or elimination of office politics and infighting; Improved quality of products and services. |
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| No charge, non-credit, limited to 40 students |
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| Franklin Covey The 4 Disciplines of Execution |
| This one-day workshop provides four clear disciplines that ensure focus and execution on the organization's top priorities. When the workshop is deployed at every level within an organization, the performance of individuals, teams and the organization increases. |
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| No charge, non-credit, limited to 40 students |
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| Franklin Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People |
| This three-day course equips employees with the tools and skills to work at the highest levels of effectiveness, both with and through others. The course also helps build stronger organizations by strengthening and exercising the character and competence of the individuals within them. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| Franklin Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens |
| A one-day event that kick starts participants’ motivation. Based on the best-selling book by the same name, this workshop of compelling, hands-on instruction, leads participants in discovering these life changing habits: Be Proactive - Take responsibility for your life; Begin with the End in Mind - Define your mission and goals in life; Put First things First – Prioritize, and do the most important things first; Think Win-Win – Have an everyone-can-win attitude; Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood – Listen to people sincerely; Synergize – Work together to achieve more; Sharpen the Saw – Renew yourself regularly. |
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| No charge, non-credit, limited to 40 students |
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| Achieve Global Frontline Leadership |
| A series of 23 three-hour mix and match modules designed for supervisors and team leaders to provide a foundation of fundamental supervisory skills. |
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| No charge, non-credit, limited to 40 students |
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| Achieve Global Learning to Lead |
| A series of 17 three-hour mix and match modules designed for managers, supervisors and team leaders. This series develops employees into individuals who can translate broad business objectives into targeted action. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| DDI Leadership for Health Care |
| A set of 8 modules, varying in length that can be taken as a set or individual courses. With Leadership Development for Health Care, you'll turn your managers into leaders who will coach and lead staff through such daily issues as conflicts on the job, change, and performance improvement. In addition, they'll become equipped with the skills to motivate, energize, and build strong teams, even in the face of change. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| DDI Interaction Management: Strategies for Effective Leadership |
| A set of 11 modules that can be presented in a six hour course or four hour fast tracks. With IM, leaders will make vision and values come alive for their workforce, learn how to help others grow, expand their job roles, and ultimately make a more significant contribution to the organization. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| Dimensions of Behavior Personality Profile (DISC) |
| A three- or four-hour seminar designed to improve collaboration and reduce conflict, build results-producing teams, and develop effective coaches and managers. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| Vital Learning |
| A set of 12 four-hour modules designed to build the essential skills of supervisors. This is a great basic program to develop fundamental practices. Choosing from the variety of topics will allow you to customize a program that fits your particular needs. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| Paradigm Learning ZODIAK |
| During this 8 hour simulation learners get an understanding of basic financial terminology, reports, and issues while they learn the "big picture" of the flow of money through an organization. Once intimidating, the language of finance becomes understandable. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| 1-Hour Drug-Free E-Z Education for Employees |
| This course is designed to provide participants with the one-hour employee training needed to satisfy the requirements under the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Drug-Free E-Z Program. Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able to: Describe the effects of substance abuse at the workplace; Distinguish between substance use, abuse, and dependence; Recognize indicators of possible substance abuse; Identify the most commonly abused drugs and recognize drug street names. |
| Call for pricing on this class. |
| No charge, non-credit, |
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| From Peer to Supervisor |
| Because people are infinitely diverse, managing them is much more difficult than managing resources such as equipment or money. When asked to move from a peer in the workplace, to a supervisor at the same workplace the task becomes even more difficult. Using case studies and role playing, this session will provide new supervisors with practice in dealing with the issues that arise when moving from a peer relationship into a supervisory one. Topics include: What does it mean to be a Supervisor? Roles & Responsibilities; Expectations; Balancing the technical side with the people side; Establishing authority; Making the transition from “being liked” to “being respected”; Developing a plan for the transition; Dealing with the issues of “friends at work”; Communication Skills. |
| Only: $ 179, 0.3 CEUs, UP TO 40 |
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| Grove Facilitation Program |
| Graphic facilitation is an interactive style of leading groups using large, wall-sized graphic templates. A certified facilitator utilizes visual guides to lead a group or organization quickly through the strategic planning process. The Grove process can be accomplished in 1-2 days at a fraction of the cost of other strategic planning processes. The process is inexpensive, highly participative, fast-paced, fun, and very visible. Grove process models and templates can be used for facilitating, strategizing and visioning, and team development. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| DACUM Job Analysis |
| DACUM (Designing a Curriculum) is a process of occupational analysis involving expert workers in the content areas being analyzed - the employees with the reputations of "being the best" at their jobs. A certified facilitator asks and records what they do and how they do it. The descriptions are in the language of the occupation. The finished product is a DACUM chart broken down into four areas - General Knowledge and Skills; Tools, Equipment, Supplies, and Materials; Work Behaviors; and Future Trends and Concerns. DACUM is a quick, low-cost, and effective process for significantly reducing errors in curriculum and training design. The typical process takes from one to two days. Over 400 DACUM occupational charts are available for a minimal fee through the Center on Education and Training for Employment at The Ohio State University. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) |
| The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator instrument is the most widely used personality inventory in history. Employees gain valuable insights about themselves and the people they interact with daily by taking this instrument. Sixteen different combinations of personality characteristics can be determined using the MBTI assessment. MBTI results help teams begin at the beginning by going inside the team to analyze the type and temperament of each individual team member to produce a higher performing team.
This four-hour, highly interactive seminar can be conducted for a mix of exempt/non-exempt employees and is highly recommended for any organizational team building initiative. Participants will receive the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Self-Scorable Inventory, an Introduction to Type in Organizations, and a Team Report with Action Plans during the session. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| FeatureCAM |
| FeatureCAM is a Computer Aided Machining (CAM) program. This course can be taken as a regularly scheduled course or customized for your organizations needs. With this software AutoCAD drawings can be imported then machining programs created to make parts on various machine tools such as Lathes, Milling machines and Wire EDM machines. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| Achieve Global Achieving Results through Genuine Leadership |
| This series of 20 three-hour mix and match modules is Achieve Global’s newest program designed for frontline and team leaders, supervisors and managers. The Genuine Leadership system provides a systematic approach to leadership development – one that builds a motivated, loyal workforce, capable of reaching new levels of productivity. The system’s modular design allows participants to learn a range of skills in the most effective and efficient way possible. The programs in the system build on one another to offer training and performance solutions at every level of management, thus aligning strategies with behaviors throughout an organization. Module topics are arranged in six different skill areas -, team productivity, coaching others, communication, managing the performance of others, problem solving, and conflict management. |
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| No charge, non-credit, |
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| SalesSmarts for Sales Managers |
| This seminar is appropriate for professionals who sell both tangible and intangible products/services and is most appropriate for organizations that do not have a proprietary sales process. The SalesSmarts™ program is not based on any of the current books or theories in the marketplace; rather it is designed based on the collective experience of subject matter experts, sales leaders, and curriculum design partners. Participants will gain a better understanding of the sales process and leave energized and able to direct new levels of sales success.
The seminar series consists of lecture, video, online resources, class discussions, and practice sessions. The main focus of this foundational series centers on actual sales calls using the S.A.L.E. model to represent:
•Set the stage;
•Assess the needs;
•Link to solutions;
•Establish commitment
SalesSmarts™ for Sales Managers addresses the needs of sales managers who are new to sales management, have limited sales management experience, or direct and coach the efforts of sales professionals.
Upon completion of the series, sales managers will be able to:
•Model the S.A.L.E. process;
•Recognize and respond to the most common sales management challenges;
•Apply the four-step coaching process to help sales professionals employ the S.A.L.E. process |
| Only: $ 145, non-credit, 40 |
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| Arc Flash Electrical Safety |
| This two-day course provides an overview of the critical elements involved in arc flash electrical safety. Course is designed for safety managers, maintenance supervisors, and any individuals involved in developing and maintaining standards and procedures involved in electrical safety in manufacturing and construction activities. Topics covered in the course include: national standards development organizations, National Electrical Safety Code, electrical hazards, electrical safety-related work practices, switching procedures, personal protective grounding, systems grounding, hot work permits, and specific safety equipment necessary to maintain safe electrical operations.
Course instructor is Allen Frederick, OSHA trainer and Safety and Occupational Health Specialist with the Defense Logistics Agency, Columbus, Ohio. |
| Price includes materials & lunch. |
| Only: $ 395, non-credit, 40 |
| Book: Included in cost of course |
| E-mail Essentials |
| E-mail has emerged as the primary method of business communication used today. This workshop provides an overview of the importance of professional business communication within today’s global environment. The session will focus on written communication with an emphasis on e-mail standards and etiquette. Topics covered include acceptable opening and closing statements, tone, clarity, format, punctuation, grammar, and composition.
Upon successful completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
•Distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable openings and closings;
•Determine appropriate backgrounds (colors, fonts, etc.) in professional e-mail communications;
•Distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable acronyms;
•Draft and compose professional responses to both internal and external customer requests;
•Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in e-mail communications;
•Distinguish between professional and unprofessional business writing styles |
| Only: $ 69, non-credit, 40 |
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| Incident Investigation |
| This four-hour workshop provides a systematic system for analyzing injuries and incidents and identifying the root causes. The workshop is designed for safety professionals, department heads, and supervisors responsible for conducting incident investigations.
The course prepares participants to lead incident investigations and arrive at true root causes. The Incident Investigation Technique involves the use of a detailed time line and the identification of causal factors. The process teaches participants to identify specific root causes and to assign corrective actions that will greatly reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence. The value of true root cause identification and elimination is demonstrated in several examples of continuous improvement.
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Use specific techniques to determine root causes for accidents and incidents;
• Understand and use leading proactive safety indicators to manage risks with their organizations;
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis investigations |
| Only: $ 105, non-credit, 40 |
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| Manufacturing Ergonomics |
| This four-hour workshop provides a systematic system for analyzing injuries and incidents and identifying the root causes. The workshop is designed for safety professionals, department heads, and supervisors responsible for conducting incident investigations.
The course prepares participants to lead incident investigations and arrive at true root causes. The Incident Investigation Technique involves the use of a detailed time line and the identification of causal factors. The process teaches participants to identify specific root causes and to assign corrective actions that will greatly reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence. The value of true root cause identification and elimination is demonstrated in several examples of continuous improvement.
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
•Use specific techniques to determine root causes for accidents and incidents;
•Understand and use leading proactive safety indicators to manage risks with their organizations;
•Facilitate Root Cause Analysis investigations |
| Only: $ 105, non-credit, 40 |
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| TeamBuilding-Playing to Win |
| This seminar is designed for trainers, team leaders, committee chairs, managers, and front line supervisors in charge of developing, directing, or managing teams. In this action-packed four-hour workshop participants will develop skills and insights to move their teams to High Performance. Cutting-edge assessments, games and experiential simulations, group participation, and multi-media video are used to create an exciting, fun, and fast-paced workshop. Participants will engage in simple exercises and easy-to-create team building “games” that can be taken back to the organization to implement to improve departmental and organizational performance.
Upon successful completion of the seminar, participants will be able to:
•Communicate more effectively with team members;
•Solve more complex problems with team members;
•Utilize the individual strengths of team members;
•Utilize empowering methods to enable change and improvement;
•Unleash personal and team creativity to arrive at improved solutions;
•Incorporate “fun” into learning and team-building activities |
| Only: $ 105, non-credit, 40 |
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| Stepping up to New Supervisor |
| This course is designed for individuals who have recently been promoted to supervisory positions. As a result of the business environment in which they operate, new – and even tenured supervisors and managers frequently find themselves performing an awkward and uncomfortable balancing act. Many tend to revert back to the “comfort zone” of operational activities. They must strive every day to balance the elements of their new job responsibilities.
This new one-day course covers two modules of the Achieve Global Achieving Results Through Genuine Leadership™ program – The Hallmarks of Supervisory Success and Delegating for Shared Success. The purpose of the two modules is to help new supervisors effectively transition into the new role of the supervisor and to develop the planning, interpersonal, and follow-up skills critical for successful delegating.
Upon successful completion of the seminar, participants will be able to:
•Manage the supervisory transition;
•Identify strategies to gain the commitment of others;
•Build constructive relationships with employees and engage management support;
•Understand personal delegation styles;
•Plan and align tasks with the appropriate staff;
•Conduct delegation conversations and effective follow-up actions for success |
| DEADLINE:Feb.28 (PRICE INCLUDES MATERIALS & LUNCH) |
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