Continuing Ed Summer 2024

Lifelong Learning Continuing Education Summer 2024 Noncredit Classes

Inside: STEAM Youth Summer Camp ■ CDL Training ■ Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System Program ■ Career and Certification Training ■ High School Equivalency (GED ® ) Program ■ Conversational Language Academy ■ Emeritus Program ■ Continuing Education for Health Professionals (CEHP)

Youth summer camp registration opens March 4. Summer registration opens April 1. Register online at oakton.edu/conted .

Earn a FREE College Credential and Get Your GED or Improve Your English Language Acquisition Skills at the Same Time For program highlights, eligibility and more information, see page 30. Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) Program at Oakton

Take an Optional Credit Course with us! Try out one of Oakton’s credit academic courses through Continuing Education, Training, and Workforce Development. Whether you are a professional looking to acquire new skills, undecided about an academic program, or just have a general interest in a topic, you can take advantage of many optional credit courses without formally enrolling in an academic credit program. Successful completion of courses may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Visit oakton.edu/conted for a complete schedule of Summer 2024 courses offered both for credit and noncredit. Students will be in class with credit students and are expected to complete all course requirements.

ACADEMIC AREAS: Accounting • Arts • Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration • Business and Global Studies • Computer Applications for Business • Networking and Computer Information Systems • Design and Autocad • Electronic and Computer Technology • Theater • Music • Marketing • Manufacturing

SUMMER 2024 COURSES: • Accounting Procedures • Intro. to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration • Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication • EPA Section 608 Certification • Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Art I • Art History • Intro. to Museum Studies • Drawing I or II • Painting I or II • Ceramics I or II • Ceramics: Introduction to Wheel-Throwing • Figure Drawing I or II • Intro. to Business, Applied Business Ethics • Basic Keyboarding • Skill Building and Document Formatting • Windows Fundamentals • Word Processing Using Word • Presentation Software Using PowerPoint • Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel • Database Application Using Access • Intro. to Google Workspace

• Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat PDF • Business Communication Strategies

• Intro. to Facilities Management and Engineering • Blueprint Reading for Building Trades • Intro. to Global Business • Intro. to Visual Communication • Processes and Materials • Occupational Safety • Industrial Drafting and Design • Intro. to Machining • Intro. to Automation • Advanced Welding • Fluid Power and Controls • CNC Machine Operation - NIMS • Intro. to CNC Programming • Mastercam (CAM) • Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) • Principles of Marketing • Instrumental Ensemble I, II, III, IV • Class Piano I • Jazz Band I, II, III, IV

• Spreadsheeting Using Excel • Introduction to 3D Printing

• Basic, Intermediate, Advanced AutoCAD • Advanced AutoCAD for Interior Design • Industrial Design Techniques • Introduction, Advanced to Building Information Modeling - Revit • Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced SolidWorks • Intro. to Computer Information Systems • Intro. to SQL

• Linux Administration • Project Management • Linux Network Services Administration • Database Management • Networking Essentials • Network Defense and Countermeasures • Network Security • Microcomputer Hardware Systems • A+ Certification Preparation

• Yoga I • Acting • And More!

Contents About the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL)................2 ALL Site Map .........................................................34 Continuing Education for Health Professionals (CEHP)....14 Conversational Language Academy..............................4 Chicago Lecture Series: My Kind of Town ........................26 Emeritus Program ..............................................20-26 ESL, Literacy, High School Equivalency ..................28-30

Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) program.................................................inside cover Languages ..........................................................4, 9-10, 22-23 Literacy ..................................................................................29 Management and Supervision.............................................10 Manufacturing.......................................................inside cover Marketing and Sales.............................................................10 Music.....................................................................inside cover Nursing Assessment Exam....................................................5 Personal Finance..................................................................10 Photography.....................................................................10-11 Real Estate.........................................................................5, 11 Special Interest.................................................23, back cover Technology.......................................................................11-12 Test Preparation....................................................................12 Theater..................................................................inside cover Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Teachers........................12-13 Web Page/Website Design...................................................13 Writing ...................................................................................13 Youth STEAM Summer Camp.........................................15-18 General Information ..................................................3 Noncredit Classes................................4-5, back cover Online Learning (Ed2Go) ............................6-13, 27, 33 Programas En EspañoL ............................................31 Registration ......................................................35-36 Tuition and Fees ......................................................3 Workforce Solutions ..........................................32-33 Youth STEAM Summer Camp ..............................15-18

Noncredit Classes

Accounting.........................................................inside cover, 7 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration.......inside cover Arts...................................................................inside cover, 20 Business ...............................................................................7-8 Career and Certification Training........................................5-8 Certified Personal Trainer Certification.............................5 CDL Training ......................................................................19 Prepare for Industry Recognized Certifications................6 Real Estate Broker Courses.....................inside back cover Communication.......................................................................8 Computer Courses................................................................21 Design/AutoCAD...................................................inside cover English as a Second Language (ESL).............................28-29 Entrepreneurship and Small Business...................................8 Electronics and Computer Technology ..............inside cover Exercise and Fitness.........................................................5, 22 Facilities Management and Engineering.............inside cover Graphic Design/Digital Imaging...........................inside cover Healthcare ...............................................................................9 High School Equivalency (GED ® ) .........................................30 Home and Garden...................................................................9

Visit oakton.edu/conted for a complete schedule of Summer 2024 courses offered both for credit and noncredit.

Teach at Oakton! Oakton College is seeking guest speakers and course instructors for Continuing Education programs. Lectures cover a wide range of topics including current events, world relations, political issues, humanities, art, theater, music, the past, present and future of Chicago and surrounding areas, and so much more. If you are interested in presenting or teaching, send an inquiry to: contedcourseproposal@oakton.edu .

About the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL)

Volunteers in Teaching Adults (VITA) supplements the work of classroom teachers in English as a Second Language (ESL) and literacy classes, including the Learn to Read program. Oakton needs more volunteers to help adults improve English speaking and reading skills. Volunteers will learn about appropriate teaching methods and materials. For additional information call 847.635.1426. English as a Second Language (ESL) courses expand the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of non-native speakers of English. These courses also acclimate students to American culture. For more information call 847.635.1426. Literacy Programs include Learn to Read to Learn and Bridges to Academic Reading and Writing . Learn to Read to Learn classes identify, recruit, and instruct English-speaking adults and ESL adults seeking to reach specific life goals. Bridges to Academic Reading and Writing classes help intermediate ESL students prepare for the TOEFL or college classes. For more information call 847.635.1426. Continuing Education for Health Professionals (CEHP) provides continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, addiction counselors, registered nurses, nursing home administrators, speech/language pathologists and audiologists, teachers, domestic violence professionals, and dietitians. For more information call 847.982.9888. Emeritus Program courses, “for the student who wasn’t born yesterday,” enable lifelong learners to take advantage of individual and series courses in the arts, humanities, science, international politics, and religion. These courses meet throughout the year on weekdays, giving seasoned students the opportunity to share valuable learning experiences with their peers. For more information call 847.982.9888 or visit oakton.edu/conted . Workforce Solutions provides customized training and consulting for local businesses and services for educational opportunities. For more information call 847.635.1447. Put Your Passion to Work! The Alliance for Lifelong Learning is looking for new course ideas and instructors who want to share their expertise. Send your ideas, a brief outline of your proposed class, and a short description of yourself to contedcourseproposal@oakton.edu.

Oakton College, a leader in adult and continuing education in Illinois, collaborates with Maine, Niles, Northfield, and Evanston Township high school districts to form an educational partnership called the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL). In a typical year, more than 15,000 people register for adult education courses at Oakton. ALL coordinates the resources of each high school district to make additional instructional services available for every adult resident age 18 and over. The following pages contain a diverse collection of interesting, challenging, and entertaining noncredit courses and events scheduled on weekdays, evenings, and weekends at Oakton’s campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and many neighborhood based locations, including the following high schools:

• Evanston Township High School • Glenbrook South High School

• Maine East High School • Maine West High School • Niles North High School • Niles West High School

You also will find other Oakton College programs developed in cooperation with community centers, libraries, and shopping malls to better serve the needs and interests of district residents. Refer to the map on page 34 to pinpoint specific class sites. Everyone is welcome to attend any class at any location. Continuing Education Courses offer a vast selection of special interest topics and hands-on experiences in business, career and certification training, computer courses, exercise and fitness, healthy living topics, home and garden, languages, online classes, and tech trends. For more information call 847.982.9888. High School Equivalency (formerly GED) prepares students who have not completed high school for the High School Equivalency Exam. The High School Equivalency certificate is accepted by most employers and schools. For more information call 847.635.1426. Night High School assists residents of Niles and Maine Townships in completing their high school education. For more information, call Tim Pappageorge at 847.827.6176 (ext. 5739) or Adult Education at 847.635.1426.

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Tuition and Fees *

Acceptable documentation includes a valid Illinois driver’s license or Illinois State ID, or two current bank statements or utility bills. Additional proof may be requested at the discretion of the college. Please contact us at 847.982.9888 for additional information and instructions on how to submit documentation. Residents of Oakton’s district who are 65 or older whose annual household income is less than the threshold amount provided in Section 4 of the “Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistant Act” may enroll without payment of tuition in regularly scheduled “A” coded (i.e., TEC A19-01) courses provided that available classroom space exists, and tuition-paying students enrolled constitute the minimum number required for the course. Proof of age and a signed declaration of annual income are required at the time of registration. Completion of a waiver request form is necessary with each registration. Tuition - Tuition and fees are as low as operating costs and state law permits and are subject to change without notice. Tuition is the same for both in- and out-of-district residents and does not include the cost of textbooks or materials. Personal checks are accepted. When providing a check as payment, you authorize Oakton to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. A $25 fee will be applied if your check is returned by the bank.

Cancellation Policy - If the Alliance cancels a class, registered students will receive a 100 percent tuition refund. Fees - Effective with the Fall 2022 semester, a $4 technology fee will be added per class. Students who register online will not be charged any additional processing fees. However, those registering in person, by mail, or by fax will be charged an additional $12 administrative fee with each registration form. Fees are non-refundable. Refund Policy - If a student wishes to drop a class, a 100 percent tuition refund, minus a $15 cancellation fee, will be issued. This request must be sent seven days prior to the first class session to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued for requests received less than seven days before the start of class. Students can submit a request online by logging into their account at ce.oakton.edu or by email to continuingeducation@oakton.edu . Residency (In-District Senior Citizens) - Residents of Oakton’s district who are 60 years or older are eligible to receive a senior discount on tuition (unless otherwise indicated). In-district seniors (60+) who register for an Alliance class on or after July 7, 2014, are eligible for a 15 percent tuition discount. In-district seniors who registered before that date will continue to receive a 50 percent discount where applicable. Proof of age and in-district residency must be provided prior to registration.

General Information

Grading - Grades of “P” or “F” are issued to indicate successful completion or non-completion of a course. These grades do not compute in a grade point average. Alert!Oakton - Receive notification about weather-related and emergency closings at Oakton. Sign up today for email, text message, or voicemail alerts at my.oakton.edu .

Enrollment Verification - Students will automatically receive a confirmation email upon enrollment. Certificates - Certificates of completion are awarded to students in any Alliance class upon request of the instructor or student. Completion of classes is determined by instructors, with a minimum of 75 percent attendance in most programs.

Online registration closes at midnight the day before the course begins. All information, including fees, is subject to change any time during the period for which the schedule is in effect. Students with Disabilities - The Access and Disability Resource Center provides accommodations and services to college able students with documented disabilities. For information, call 847.635.1759 (Room 2400 Des Plaines campus) Smoking Policy - No smoking is allowed inside the Des Plaines and Skokie campus buildings. At each individual site and class location, Alliance for Lifelong Learning students are required to adhere to the specific building policies.

Looking to develop your international business acumen? Explore your family heritage? Travel the world and learn about new cultures? Or just learning for fun? Enroll in the new Language Academy from Oakton’s Alliance for Lifelong Learning. Courses are focused on conversation and cultural exploration , with a decidedly loose structure, correlated informally with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) speaking guidelines that allow for input of specific student needs. Students may self-select the level best suited to their needs and any established linguistic abilities. Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL) CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Level 1: Beginner level courses focus on simple sentence structures, introductions and greetings, directions, common phrases, and uncomplicated exchanges. Basic cultural norms and etiquette are also discussed.

Level 2: Conversational instruction will focus on social interactions and predictable topics. Be able to respond to direct questions and simple requests for information. Learn more about the culture and standard protocols.

Level 3: Work toward forming concrete exchanges. Topics will be related to: self and family, work, daily activities, personal interests, travel vocabulary, immediate needs such as ordering food and making purchases.

Level 4: Participate actively in a large number of communicative tasks, both formal and informal. Discuss, in the target language, current events, public and personal interests, culture and history.

Advanced Conversational Spanish: Advanced instruction will focus on conversation and vocabulary with an emphasis on articulation and fluency of thoughts and ideas in conversation and writing while developing knowledge and understanding of Spanish-speaking societies and countries. Class is taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Level 4 Spanish or instructor’s approval needed. New class material is presented each semester. Conversational courses are offered in several languages. Course levels 3 and 4 will only be held if there is student interest and course levels 1 and 2 have been completed. Textbooks may be required for some language classes and prices are not included in the tuition. Course Fee: $130 Time frames are 7-9 p.m. unless noted otherwise and meet once per week for eight weeks.

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COURSE CODE

LANGUAGE

LOCATION

TIME

DAY

START DATE

END DATE

NO CLASS

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LAC IT1 LAC IT1 LAC IT2 LAC IT2 LAC SP1 LAC SP1 LACSP1 LAC SP2 LACSP2 SLPB05 LAC FR1 LACFR1 LAC FR2 LACFR2

Conversational Italian I Conversational Italian I Conversational Italian II Conversational Italian II Conversational Spanish I Conversational Spanish I Conversational Spanish I Conversational Spanish II Conversational Spanish II

7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm 7-9 pm

M M W W M

June 10 June 10 June 5 June 5 June 10 June 13 June 13 June 11 June 11 June 6 June 5 June 5 June 6 June 6

August 5 August 5 August 7 August 7 August 5 August 8 August 8 August 6 August 6 August 1 August 7 August 7 August 1 August 1

7/1 7/1

Online

6/19, 7/3 6/19, 7/3

Online

SK DP

7/1 7/4 7/4 7/2 7/2 7/4

R R T T R

Online

Advanced Conversational Spanish

SK DP

Conversational French I Conversational French I Conversational French II Conversational French II

W W

6/19, 7/3 6/19, 7/3

Online

R R

7/4 7/4

Online

For additional language offerings, see the Ed2Go section on pages 11-12. For more information, call 847.982.9888 or email continuingeducation@oakton.edu

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Summer 2024 Noncredit Classes Summer registration begins Monday, April 1, 2024. All course information, including fees, is subject to change any time during the period for which the schedule is in effect. Note: Online registration closes at midnight the day before the course begins.

Real Estate BROKER PRE-LICENSE 75-HR

FEE: $649 The 75-Hour Real Estate Broker Pre-License course combines the instruction of the required 60-hour Topics course with the 15-hour interactive course. REAL ESTATE BROKER PRE-LICENSE TOPICS The class covers the most recent legislative changes, including updates to the Real Estate License Act of 2000, and new practices in Illinois. Benefit from complete coverage of topics such as agency, brokerage, license law, contracts, and financing. BROKER PRE-LICENSE: APPLIED REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES-INTERACTIVE Apply the knowledge gained in the Broker Pre-License Topics class to real-life scenarios to ensure that current rules and regulations are being applied in the correct way. Topics include listing, fraud, fair housing, discrimination, offers, and property types. Upon completion of this course, students will have been introduced and prepared to apply the necessary topics for the State of Illinois Real Estate Exam. No class 7/4. REL A48, Online, 25 Tue./Thu., 5/21, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CRN 50121 REL A48, Online, 25 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 7/8, 6-9 p.m. CRN 50120 REL A48, Online, 10 Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., 7/15, 9-4:30 p.m. CRN 50122 FITNESS CENTER AT OAKTON The Fitness Center offers a variety of equipment and amenities, including: • Newest equipment from Cybex, Free Motion, and Precor. • More than 20 machines to exercise all major muscle groups.

Career and Certification Training HYBRID CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION COURSE

FEE: $825

(Virtual lectures and in-person practical skills labs) The first 10 registrants for the Certified Personal Trainer course will receive the online Health Coach Certification (HCC) course as a FREE bonus. This 1-2 punch of certifications will launch your career fast and furious in 2024. The HCC course is only available after the personal trainer class is com- pleted. Get all the information needed to start an exciting fitness career and become a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Turn your fitness passion into a profession with the ONLY IN-PERSON, hands-on, practical skill labs in the industry. This NCCA-accredited program is even approved for three college credits toward a degree. The scheduled virtual “live” lectures are led by our five-star teacher each week. Topics will cover 15 hours on anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition and more. The weekly in-person practical skill labs allow you to role play and review essential hands-on skills to master assessing clients, stretching, warm ups and cool downs, exercise analysis and programming design. The course includes national test vouchers ($450 value) and access to our online video-enhanced CPT course to review lectures and labs at no extra cost. An optional 30-hour W.I.T.S. employer internship (Level 2 Certification) helps walk you into jobs who very much value our unique certification. Required Textbook: (Sold Separately) Author: Barbara A. Bushman. Fitness Professional’s Handbook, 8th Edition With HKPropel Access , ISBN: 9781718217829. Self-study dates: July 2 and 6. Test Voucher included. National Exam dates: July 16 and 20. Written exam: July 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Practical exam: July 20, 12-5 p.m. at gym location. Practical labs at Fitness Formula Clubs, 826 W. Touhy Ave., Park Ridge, for practical labs on Saturdays. Tuesdays: virtual lecture. No senior discount. No refund after course begins. PED C03, Hybrid (Online/Labs), 10 Tue./Sat., 6/4, 6/8 Lectures: Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 pm and Lab: Saturdays, 12-3 pm CRN 50066 Nursing Assessment Exam HESI ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT NURSING EXAM FEE: $50 Oakton College requires all applicants to the Nursing Program to take the HESI Admissions Assessment Exam. The exam covers mathematics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and science. Arrive 30 minutes before the starting time listed below. For more information, call the Testing Center at 847.635.1939. No senior discount. TES T02, OC/DP, 1 Tue., 8/13, 5-10 pm CRN 50062

• A variety of aerobic workout machines to increase cardiovascular development, including StairMasters, treadmills,

elliptical walkers, and recumbent bikes. • Fitness room, warm-up area, and locker rooms with showers. • Experienced and certified staff to assist members. • TV and audio equipment.

For hours, call the Fitness Center at 847.635.1839. Membership rates vary, call the Fitness Center for information.

Fitness Center Memberships No senior discount One Semester Memberships Annual Memberships

* Courses may also be taken for college credit.

Prepare for Industry Recognized Certifications with Online Learning Programs offered in partnership with Ed2Go Career Training Some Ed2Go Career Training courses include vouchers for a certification exam. For more information or to register, visit careertraining.ed2go.com/oakton or call 877.221.5151. Sample certification programs: • Arts and Design • Business Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt • Computer Science/IT Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner: Certified AWS: Sys Ops Administrator Certified Ethical Hacker Certified Network Defender Comp TIA-Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)

• Healthcare Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certified EKG Technician Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding Certified Personal Life Coach Clinical Dental Assistant Medical Billing Specialist with Electronic Health Records Patient Access Representative Registered Behavior Technician Training and Competency Assessment Sterile Processing Technician • Languages • Legal Certified Legal Secretary Certified Paralegal • Writing

Comp TIA Linux+ Comp TIA Project+ ITL 4 Foundation • Hospitality Certified COVID Hospitality Compliance Officer Certified Destination Wedding Planner Certified Master Wedding and Event Planner • Teacher Professional Development

Certified Technical Writer Technical Writer Manager See website for additional offerings and details. Programs offered in partnership with CareerStep, LLC All CareerStep courses include vouchers for a certification exam as well as a laptop at no additional cost. Child Development Professional Teacher's Aid with ParaPro Prep

For more information or to register, visit careerstep.com/oakton or call 877.225.7151. Call 847.635.1414 to register for the next CareerStep information session webinar.

Certification programs for: CompTIA Computer Technician Healthcare IT Professional Medical Office Manager/Transcription Editor

Hemodialysis Technician Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Coding and Billing Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist … and more!

All Ed2Go and CareerStep, LLC programs require external exams to receive certification.

Online Learning with Continuing Education and Education To Go (Ed2Go)

Learn from anywhere. Start any month!

Our online career-related, professional development and personal enrichment courses are informative and convenient. Offered in partnership with Education to go (Ed2Go) our course sessions begin monthly. Complete courses entirely from your home or office and at any time, day or night, with self-guided and instructor moderated options. Courses start at $64 (except bundles and other special courses). No senior discount. View our Ed2Go online partnership courses on page 6. For more information and to register, visit ed2go.com/oakton.all .

To register for an Ed2Go online class: • Go to ed2go.com/oakton.all • Select the course you would like to take and Add to Cart • Review your cart and begin to Checkout • If you are a new student (have never taken classes via Ed2Go) - create an account

• If you are a returning student (already have an account with Ed2Go) - sign in • New students: Fill out the Student Profile page • Enter billing and payment information and proceed to Checkout

Accounting ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS I

BUSINESS FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCIAL PERSONNEL

Using practical explanations and real-life examples, this course shows you how money flows through a typical business. Learn the basics of how a business operates, including how to develop successful business strategies and how to use financial statements to make better business decisions. Whether you’re an employee, sales executive, supervisor, or manager, this course can help you un- derstand basic financial information that will positively affect your company’s financial situation. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYSIS Give yourself an employment advantage by developing analytical skills that are consistently in high demand. Learn powerful quantitative methods so you can make better, more informed, and more effective business decisions. If you are planning a career in business, you You may already understand that top-notch customer service begins with knowing your customers and their needs, but do you know how to evaluate those customers or what to do with the data once you have it? This will be reviewed, as well as identifying how your customer service stacks up, and how you can build on even the sharpest of service policies. Learn how to communicate, resolve complaints, and build long-lasting customer service programs. MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS ON THE INTERNET cannot afford to miss this course! MANAGING CUSTOMER SERVICE Find out how to market your business on the Internet using little or no money. Discover proven methods to establish an Internet presence and build an online brand identity. Learn how search engine optimization (SEO) works and how to track your site’s performance using web analytics. Understand how to use online advertising, email marketing, and social media (including blogs) to drive business to your website to keep visitors coming back again and again. Learn to think strategically about marketing your website, products, and services using Internet technologies. Explore how to use an Internet marketing checklist and other tools and materials to develop a sound online business strategy.

Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transactions. Accounting Fundamentals covers all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out an account at the end of each fiscal period. Whether you’re a sole proprietor looking to manage your business finances or simply want to gain an understanding of accounting basics for career advancement or for personal use, this course provides a solid foundation in financial matters. Business and Marketing A TO Z GRANT WRITING Learn the process of finding and writing a grant application. Using a theory of change process to engage stakeholders in framing a grant application, prepare a draft of a grant application of your choice step-by-step. In doing so, learn what grant funders look for in an application by reviewing pieces of your peers’ grant proposals to provide and receive feedback. ACHIEVING TOP SEARCH ENGINE POSITIONS The vast majority of Web traffic comes from search engines. The most important thing you can do to increase your website’s traffic is to improve its search engine ranking by understanding both the art and science of search engine optimization (SEO). Gain the knowl- edge you need to boost your website’s visibility and master proven, step-by-step SEO strategies that can be implemented right away. BUSINESS AND MARKETING WRITING Using clear explanations, real-life examples, and an animated style, this course solidifies the relationship between business, marketing principles, and written communications. Learn how business and marketing objectives affect writing choices. Get practical writing instruction in grammar, clarity, structure and more. Understand is- sues unique to this discipline, such as buzzwords, working with a team, and marketing ethics. This course will help you understand the power of writing so you can present a solid, cohesive message to your target audience.

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SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING ON A SHOESTRING

KEYS TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION If you often find yourself at a loss for words or lack confidence in your communication abilities, you will appreciate this course. Each lesson works through the step-by-step process needed to become a great conversationalist. Learn to use communication to build rapport and create environments of trust, warmth, and respect. Become more confident, create a great first impression, and create more and better personal and professional relationships. MASTERING PUBLIC SPEAKING Learn how to speak confidently and persuasively to large audiences and small groups. Master the art of verbal and nonverbal communi- cation. Find out how to overcome the fear of public speaking, organize and deliver short or long speeches effectively, and practice tech- niques for communication with ease and skill.

When it comes to marketing a small business, money isn’t every- thing. Discover cost-effective strategies that fit into any budget— some are even free. Explore partnerships, local and niche marketing, social networking, lead generation, search engine optimization, email marketing, and more. Master these strategies to attract your target audiences, entice customers to buy your products or services, grow your customer base, and keep buyers coming back for more. WRITING EFFECTIVE GRANT PROPOSALS Learn to become fully familiar with the institution or project for which you are requesting support. Gain valuable guidance in preparing a background statement and a brief financial statement to support your request. Research charitable foundation and corporate giving sources. Then learn how to put everything together so you can assemble, write, and submit complete grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and wealthy individuals. Career and Certification Training ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FUNDAMENTALS Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, manage- ment, public relations, and other industries has created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants. Discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. Become an indispensable member of a team by identifying opportunities and im- plementing solutions to turn an office into a high-productivity machine. BECOME A VETERINARY ASSISTANT If you like animals, you may enjoy working in a veterinary office or hospital. Learn about pet nutrition, health and safety issues, and the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and cats. Understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and heartworms. Explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, how to deal with the emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist clients in a time of need. Communication BLOGGING AND PODCASTING FOR BEGINNERS Lear to plan and create your own blog and podcast. Discover the benefits of using free web tools like Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube by first learning to develop a plan for content, setup, maintenance, as well as using free blogging software like Blogger and WordPress to put that plan into action. Learn how to record a professional-sounding audio podcast with a simple recording tool you may already have. Then edit the file with a free software program, add music to it and post it online for others to enjoy. Finally, discover how to record a video podcast that you will edit, add special effects and podcasting-safe music, and publish online. GRAMMAR REFRESHER Develop your English grammar skills and take your writing and speaking to the next level of excellence. Explore the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, and foundational sentence construction. Learn about phrases, clauses, problem words, common grammar mistakes, and much more through practical, hands-on exercises, short videos and fun games. Prerequisites: This course teaches American English grammar. If you’re an ESL student who isn’t yet fluent in written and spoken English, please consider enrolling in Grammar for ESL Students.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business CREATING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PLAN

Business success begins with a plan—a working document that charts a course for the future. This course helps new and established small business owners create their own plans to guide growth and achieve their goals. STARTING A NONPROFIT Do you dream of starting and running your very own nonprofit? Learn from an industry veteran how to take a nonprofit business from vision to reality. This course provides practical information about incorporation, organization, and other issues pertinent to a nonprofit start-up that can be put to immediate use. START YOUR OWN ARTS AND CRAFTS BUSINESS Discover how to find your niche and create your own unique business identity. Learn insiders’ secrets, how to find and get into the best craft shows, design attractive booths, and price your work for success. START YOUR OWN ONLINE BUSINESS Follow an easy step-by-step approach—from building a simplified strategy to branding your business. Learn to create a product and build and launch your own website. Discover how to engage prospective customers and implement a process to drive fresh leads to your business. Whether you are looking to generate a side income or replace your current income, this course is for you. START YOUR OWN SMALL BUSINESS Learn start-up options, proven marketing techniques, traditional and innovative financing options, practical employee management tips, and time management.

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Healthcare CERTIFICATE IN BRAIN HEALTH

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: A WORD ASSOCIATION APPROACH

Prepare for a career in the health services industry by learning medical terminology in a memorable and enjoyable fashion. No medical back- ground necessary. Word association is used as a learning tool with unusual and interesting information provided for each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and suffixes as you learn to interpret medical notes. MEDITATION FOR HEALTH AND HEALING Explore various meditation techniques in this four-session program that can be used to support the mind-body connection and promote healing, health, and wellness. (8 contact hours) Home and Garden INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN Are you a creative person with an eye for design? Transform plain living spaces into beautiful, functional rooms. Learn more about color theory, spatial arrangements, floor plans, styles and trends, the principles of “green” design, lighting, and finish selections. Explore a range of interior design careers and get insider tips for entering this exciting and challenging field. START YOUR OWN EDIBLE GARDEN Save money and become more self-sufficient by growing a bounty of fruit and vegetables in your own backyard. Learn to prepare soil, select the right plants, protect your garden against pests and diseases, and water and fertilize correctly to keep your garden growing strong all season. Languages BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH Discover how easy it is to learn common words and phrases for both leisure and business. This course makes pronunciation simple, with phonetic spellings of words and phrases. Learn cultural tips that can make you more comfortable in a foreign setting. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to speak French in a wide variety of settings and situations. CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE Guided by a native Japanese instructor, learn useful conversational phrases and vocabulary words, while getting a tour of some fascinating spots in Japan. You’ll come away with an insider’s cultural knowledge. DISCOVER SIGN LANGUAGE Learn by watching videos that demonstrate how to make signs and use facial expressions to communicate in this beautiful language. This course is taught using the best practices of the industry with a minimum of audio support. Gain an understanding of the perspective of Deaf people and sign language by being immersed in silence. Explore the world of the Deaf culture and topics such as lip reading, baby signs, and the career of interpreting. By the end of the course, you will be ready to sign! INSTANT ITALIAN This dynamic course makes learning Italian fun and easy. Learn how to ask directions, book a room, order a meal, and much more. Phonetic spellings of each word and phrase make mastering pronunciation easy. Cultural notes are included to help you better understand the Italian people and their way of life. Learn to speak basic Italian in a variety of settings and enrich your experiences when traveling in Italy. SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS Enjoy entertaining games and stories that make it easy to learn medical Spanish as you gain awareness about Latin American culture. Learn to ask about pain, symptoms, medical histories, insurance, and patients’ feelings. Learn to talk about body parts, diets, medical care, and treatment. Broaden your career horizons by adding Spanish skills to your résumé! For more information, visit ed2go.com/oakton.all

Gain insights into the amazing brain and explore how to support health and happiness through lifestyle choices that impact this remarkable organ. The brain is affected by every aspect of our lives, including our moods, our activities, how well we sleep, our stress levels, and the foods we eat. Learn about the components of the brain and examine the latest theories about neuroplasticity, neuro- genesis, and epigenetics. Learning outcomes for this certificate include an understanding of the basic structures and functions of the brain, and how happiness, music, meditation, sleep, play, and lifestyle factors (such as stress, nutrition, physical activity, substance abuse) affect brain health. (10 contact hours) CERTIFICATE IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND INFECTION CONTROL Infectious diseases (IDs) kill more people worldwide than any other single cause. Globally, infectious diseases are responsible for more than 25% of all deaths, second only to cardiovascular disease. Millions more individuals are affected by the most common types of infectious diseases which can have both short- and long-term health consequences. The diseases can be spread from one person to another. Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases of animals that can cause disease when transmitted to humans. The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe basic infection control principles and how to recognize, treat, and prevent some of the most common (and often deadly) infectious diseases. (13 contact hours) EXPLORE A CAREER AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT Explore what the being an medical administrative assistant entails— from making appointments and handling the front desk, to creating medical charts and verifying patients’ insurance—and learn the basics of diagnostic and procedural coding, and insurance billing. Determine which aspect of medical information management suits you best, and set you on the path to a rewarding career. EXPLORE A CAREER IN MEDICAL CODING Take the first step toward a lucrative career as a medical coder. Learn to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure. Examine the different types of codes needed to describe every aspect of a patient’s visit and how to report that information to an insurance company. FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH This course provides a holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health. Designed for individuals working in the health care field, this course can also be taken by anyone who is interested in the topic. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Review the structure and function of the human body. Learn basic chemistry, the human cell, the anatomy and the functions of the body’s organ systems, and how our organ systems work together to enable us to process sensations, think, communicate, grow, move, reproduce, and stay alive. Discussion includes different disorders, recent advances in medicine, and ways to take care of your body. LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP IT OFF Do you want to lose weight and keep it off? Discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight maintenance. Master how to set and achieve weight-loss and weight-maintenance goals that make sense for you. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to set appropriate and effective goals for eating, exercise, and many other elements that affect your weight. You’ll have the skills you need to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime.

SPEED SPANISH I Gain six easy “recipes” you can use to glue Spanish words together into sentences. With the powerful methods taught in this course, you’ll be able to engage in conversational Spanish in no time. ¡Qué Bueno! SPEED SPANISH II See words, hear them pronounced properly, and be granted plenty of opportunities to practice your pronunciation. Then learn several clever recipes that can be used to glue the words together into sentences. SPEED SPANISH III Guided practice includes lots of new vocabulary, pronunciation, and speed drills, as well as in-depth study of Spanish parts of speech to Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees. Discover more about the difference between an employee and an independent contractor; the basic types of employee benefits; effective hiring, evaluation, and termination procedures; methods to resolve employment disputes in and out of court; discrimination and union laws; and workplace safety rules. A must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional. FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT I Have you been recently promoted to a supervisory or management position? Learn to become a more effective manager. Learn the skills required to delegate responsibility and motivate employees. Find out how to influence and direct other people’s performance, learn to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and manage your time so that you Learn to plan, implement, control, and close any type of project. Prepare for the internationally-recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) ® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI ® ). SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS help you speak and understand Spanish in a snap. Management and Supervision EMPLOYMENT LAW FUNDAMENTALS can deal with the demands of a managerial job. PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS Supply chain management professionals play a key role in capturing customer demands, creating forecasts, developing schedules, ordering and managing inventory, controlling production orders, and maximizing customer satisfaction. Examine which actions to take when con- fronted by almost any situation. Learn how to represent top manage- ment’s interests on the shop floor, and get to know how to translate strategic planning, sales and operations planning, and new product introduction into achievable, operational plans. Find out how to market your business on the Internet, spending little or no money. Discover proven methods to establish an Internet pres- ence and build an online brand identity. Learn how search engine optimization (SEO) works and how to track your site’s performance using web analytics. Understand how to use online advertising, email marketing, and social media (including blogs) to drive business to your website and how to keep your visitors coming back again and again! Learn to think strategically about marketing your website, products, and services using Internet technologies. Explore how to use an Internet marketing checklist and other tools and materials to develop a sound online business strategy. Marketing and Sales MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS ON THE INTERNET

SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING ON A SHOESTRING Discover cost-effective strategies that fit into any budget—some are even free. Explore partnerships, local and niche marketing, social networking, lead generation, search engine optimization, email marketing, and more. Master these strategies to attract your target audiences, entice customers to buy your products or services, grow your customer base, and keep buyers coming back for more. Personal Finance INTRODUCTION TO STOCK OPTIONS Take advantage of bull and bear markets. Learn how to evaluate, buy, sell, and profit with investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros. Discover how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market, and a flat market. Learn to leverage your investment. PERSONAL FINANCE Prepare for a lifetime of worthwhile personal financial planning. Learn useful, realistic, and easy-to-use tools to help you gain control over the financial impact of the choices you make. Discover how to create and use a budget, borrow and invest wisely, make intelligent decisions about insurance, and plan for your financial future. Develop a retirement savings plan and be better prepared to make large purchases and plan for taxes. Learn the essentials of household bookkeeping, record-keeping requirements, and much more. STOCKS, BONDS, AND INVESTING, OH MY! Learn the fundamentals of investing by learning about the stock markets, 401k plans, and retirement. Examine personal financial issues that are often ignored, but essential to your success as an investor. Each lesson explains these concepts in detail, so you understand how and why things work in the investment world. Provide yourself with the independence and confidence needed to make your own investment decisions. THE ANALYSIS AND VALUATION OF STOCKS This is a comprehensive course designed to provide conventional and advanced techniques in researching and valuing stocks. Starting off with the basics, learn to read financial statements and calculate financial ratios, and then move on to perform industrial comparisons, value stocks, and conduct economic and industrial research.

Photography PHOTOSHOP CC FOR THE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER Adobe Photoshop CC (also known as Photoshop Creative Cloud) is a powerful software solution providing support and specialized editing tools for digital photographers and graphic artists. Master the techniques needed to edit and enhance digital images and add a professional polish to your work. This course takes students from novice to accomplished photo editor.

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