Yes, I'm mentioned here: (Susan B. Garland, Retiring, Your Money, NY Times, 12-9-16) Storytelling, so important in late life, may be facilitated in many ways, including Guided Autobiography classes (in which participants write stories to read aloud each week, on themes such as Money and Work), other forms of memoir writing workshops, telling one's story to a hired personal historian (to be captured in print, audio, or video), or participating in dignity therapy (as part of end-of-life treatment). By Paula Stallings Yost and Pat McNees, with a foreword by Rick Bragg, a great gift for that person whose life stories should be recorded or told but who keeps saying, 'Who cares what happened in my life?' Read and to order directly from APH. Backstories about the process of getting the stories into print will be of particular interest to those who want to help others tell their life stories. 'At last, a collection that shows the 'why, what, and how' behind memoir as legacy.' ~ Susan Wittig Albert, author of WRITING FROM LIFE, founder of Story Circle Network.

STING: 'Well, I've never thought that I would write a book, frankly. I was honour-bound really to dig deep and bring memories, perhaps, that had been suppressed for a long time, that I would have preferred, perhaps, to remain in the sediment of my life. But having done that and having got through this process, I now feel so much better. I've really forgiven people in my life and forgiven myself. And I feel much lighter because of it.

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So the process has been wonderful. And I'm advising everyone I meet, all of my friends and everybody - people in the street, 'Write your own book.' Whether you publish it or not, it feels really good.' ~ from Katie Couric's interview with the musician Sting, about his book. “I wanted it to sound natural,” he said. “Just like me a-settin’ and talking to someone — just like it was in person.” He added: “It was a lot of remembering, and sometimes it took a while to remember what happened and how, but it got done.

Some of the memories maybe wasn’t like I’d like to have, but I wanted it to be just like it was.”.His secret, Mr. Stanley says he feels certain now, is that he never changed. “I give myself credit for being in this business for so long,” he said. “I started out the way I was raised, in the old-time mountain style, and I’ve never wavered from it. I’ve always stuck to my roots.

I think that means a whole lot to the audience — the people knows exactly what to expect.” Charles McGrath, NYTimes, about Ralph Stanley, old-time mountain music artist, and his new memoir,, written with Eddie Dean. Paula Stallings Yost and Pat McNees, with a foreword by Rick Bragg ($19.95). Read excerpts Read a review 'At last, a collection that shows the 'why, what, and how' behind memoir as legacy. Spanning more than a century, these intriguing reflections of personal as well as global social and political history are told in the unique voice and viewpoint of each storyteller.' ~ Susan Wittig Albert, author, Writing from Life, founder, Story Circle Network “This anthology sings with Walt Whitman’s spirit of democracy, a celebration of our diversity.

Each selection is a song of self; some have perfect pitch, some the waver of authenticity. All demonstrate the power of the word to salvage from the onrush of life, nuggets worth saving.” ~ Tristine Rainer, author of Your Life as Story and Writing the New Autobiography. 'A friend took me to StoryCorps as a gift, as a surprise.

I had never heard of StoryCorps. So I thought I was going into—I had no idea what I was going in to do. It was a gift. It was a gift. And I was happy to accept the gift. 'And I was surprised to hear myself.

As everyone has said, something happens in that booth, where your very private thoughts that rumble around in your head and your memories suddenly come forth, and the voice that Dave just talked about, that’s your soul. Somehow it reaches down and touches that part of us that’s not often touched. 'I think when we don’t speak things out loud, when they stay inside of us, they take on a different meaning. And it’s not only the listener who hears our story.

I think when we speak and hear our own words out loud and remember things behind the words and the feelings, it takes on a different meaning. So I became not only a speaker, but also the listener, of my own words. And it had a profound effect upon me.' ~Mary Caplain, about her experience doing a 40-minute interview with StoryCorps (link below). I can't stress enough how different it is to write about the real and the unreal. When I started writing my memoir my whole metabolism changed. I'd just turned 50 and I assumed it was just age, but I didn't want to get out of bed in the morning and I had the most delicious lie-ins of my life!

It was just sheer emotional exhaustion, I now realise. Communing with your significant dead is what it amounts to, and that is an exhausting thing.

Not unpleasant, but still hard work.' ~ Martin Amis, on BBC's website about writing one's memoirs. 'Memory revises itself endlessly. We remember a vivid person, a remark, a sight that was unexpected, an occasion on which we felt something profoundly.

The rest falls away. We become more exalted in our memories than we actually were, or less so. The interior stories we tell about ourselves rarely agree with the truth. People do it all the time: they destroy papers; they leave instructions in their wills for letters to be burned.' 'Bell wrote in 2001, to announce that he had finished the first part of his archive, he said that the obsolescence of software and technology was a threat to a computer archive.

“A lot of things you may not be able to read a decade later,” he said. “Will the jpeg format still be in existence? Will Word 6 be readable? I wrote an article called ‘Dear Appy’ ”—for applications. “Basically, it was saying, ‘Dear Appy, How committed are you? Signed, Lost Data.’ Data can be lost in a disk, in a system, it can be lost in a standard somewhere.

That’s still a massive problem. If you look at all the problems that we can think about in the decade, ten, fifty, a hundred years, that’s by far No. The one that bugs me more than anything else is that.” Alec Wilkinson, 'Remember This?' In The New Yorker. 'When Ken Schrader told me Herman's story would not be the one people would expect, I was intrigued.

What could there possibly be beyond the happy-go-lucky guy who so effortlessly charms everyone? Well, let me tell you that I expected the laughs.

I didn't expect the tears. And by the time we finished he had made me realize that he is one of the most fascinating people to ever strap on a helmet. I mean, ever.'

And the process has been something of a revelation for Wallace himself. 'I started out on this project, viewing it as a way to leave something for my children. But as we went along I realized that it was actually a funny kind of therapy.

I told Joyce things that I hadn't told another living soul except my wife Kim. Then seeing important events in my life and racing in print, I understood why it's so easy for me to bond with the fans—most people's lives are about dealing with disappointment, broken promises, and failed dreams, as well as great joy and satisfaction. I've lived the Great American Dream on the tracks, but I've lived the Great American Nightmare in the garages, too. I've just never known what to expect next—but it all happened whether I was ready or not.'

~ From a story on coastal181.com about the autobiography of Kenny Wallace, a popular NASCAR driver and SPEED TV personality, written with Joyce Standridge.

Noncredit Course Descriptions Photography NOTE: All online course students must have Internet access and e-mail. Students must register for these classes no later than three days before the class start dates. No refunds will be given after the third week of class — no exceptions. See the PGCC schedule booklet for complete online course registration instructions.

Exploring Digital Photography This course provides an introduction to the fascinating technology that catapulted the photographic world into the 21st century. We'll discuss the basics of digital photography, equipment, software, the digital darkroom, printing, Internet, and e-mail use, along with commercial and personal applications. You'll learn what you need, what you can do, and what fun you can have. Whether you're new to photography or a longtime professional making the change to the digital world, this class will provide an introduction to new opportunities. 12 sessions Administrative Skills NOTE: All online course students must have Internet access and e-mail. Students must register for these classes no later than three days before the class start dates. No refunds will be given after the third week of class — no exceptions.

See the PGCC schedule booklet for complete online course registration instructions. Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations, and other industries have 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. You'll become an indispensable member of your team by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to turn your office into a highly productive workplace. 12 sessions Accounting NOTE: All online course students must have Internet access and e-mail. Students must register for these classes no later than three days before the class start dates. No refunds will be given after the third week of class—no exceptions.

See the PGCC schedule booklet for complete online course registration instructions. Accounting Fundamentals Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply.

If you're interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. The basics of double-entry bookkeeping, analyzing and recording financial transactions, and preparing various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period will be covered. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities will be discussed. We'll cover all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period. 12 sessions OFC-354. Accounting Fundamentals II This course will build on the knowledge gained in our Accounting Fundamentals course and will provide a solid understanding of corporate accounting practices. You will analyze transactions and prepare various corporate financial reports.

Also, you’ll gain practical experience working with dividends, plant assets depreciation, accrued revenue and expenses, retained earnings, stockholders’ equity, and more. 12 sessions Management NOTE: The following Management & Supervision Skills classes are offered concurrently with credit courses. The coursework for these classes is located on Blackboard. Students enrolling in these courses must have an active Owl Link account. All online course students must have Internet access and e-mail. MGT-582 Disaster Recovery and Risk Management 4.5 CEUs This course provides individuals and organizations with tools to prepare for and recover from both natural and man-made disasters. Students will gain an understanding of risk and crisis management the need for business continuity and information assurance planning, as well as addressing the leadership, human organizational and public policy components of disasters.

The final project will be a disaster recovery management plan. Prerequisite: Reading proficiency. Meets concurrently with credit course MGT-2880. Offered through (Blackboard). 11 sessions MGT-584 Principles of Management 4.5 CEUs The business organization, the functions of management and the role of the manager in the decision-making process will be addressed.

Meets concurrently with credit course BMT-1600. Offered through (Blackboard). 15 sessions MGT-58 5 Introduction to Business 4.5 CEUs Basic characteristics of the business enterprise, its organization and role in a free society will be addressed. Prerequisite: Reading proficiency. Meets concurrently with credit course MGT-1010. Offered through (Blackboard).

MGT-598 Managing in the Public Sector 4.5 CEUs Introduction to the public sector. Application of management principles to federal, state, and local governments. Examine the role of management in government, public responsibility and trends in public management. Meets concurrently with credit course MGT-1960. Offered through (Blackboard). 15 sessions MGT-617.

Conflict Management Powerful techniques for dealing effectively and confidently with difficult situations. Building and strengthening more cooperative and productive working relationships. Prerequiste: Reading Proficiency. Meets concurrently with credit course BMT-2660.

Offered through (Blackboard). Managing in the Public Sector Introduction to the public sector.

Application of management principles to federal, state, and local governments. Examine the role of management in government, public responbilility and trends in public management. Meets concurrently with credit course MGT-1960. Offered through (Blackboard). Organizational Management This course is designed to provide an understanding of the forces behind organizational development (OD), the managerial tools used to implement OD and the managerial skills that enable the manager to effectively introduce change into the organization.

Meets concurrently with credit course BMT-1420. Offered through (Blackboard). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NOTE: The coursework for the Management & Supervision Skills classes listed below is located. All online course students must have Internet access and e-mail.

Students must register for these classes no later than three days before the class start dates. No refunds will be given after the third week of class—no exceptions.

See the PGCC schedule booklet for complete online course registration instructions. Fundamentals of Supervision and Management I If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory or management position or want to know how to become a more effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management. You will be introduced to the skills to make a successful transition from employee to manager, and you'll discover how to manage your time so that you can deal with the constant demands of a managerial job. How to delegate responsibility, how to motivate employees, and how to influence and direct other people's performance will also be covered. 12 sessions OFC-323. Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II This course covers what a supervisor or a manager needs to know. Have you ever felt technically prepared for a supervisor’s role, yet defeated by all of the people issues that seem to arise?

You are not alone; many people feel the same way. You will see why communication is essential in your quest to be a good manager or supervisor. Also covered will be personality traits in yourself and others and how they impact the ability to get the job done. You will also develop a plan to improve both your interpersonal skills and your work relationships. Achieving Success with Difficult People Do you know people whose behavior makes completing even the simplest tasks difficult? Would you like to learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors, or family members?

Join this class and get helpful information for understanding yourself, solving people's problems, and improving your relationships and personal and professional productivity. Building Teams that Work Teams are becoming a staple in today's workplace. In this course, you'll learn the components of a successful team and the stages of its development. You'll master the skills you'll need to effectively manage projects, make decisions, and solve problems in a team setting. Plus, you'll have a chance to learn the pitfalls of unhealthy group interaction and minimize any of its effects on your team. Fundamentals of Technical Writing This course is designed for the beginning technical writer who needs the skills to succeed in the well-paying field of technical writing.

You'll discover the secrets of successful technical writers, including technical writing conventions, interviewing skills, documentation management, publishing and formatting techniques, and how to get your first job as a technical writer. Writing Great Technical Documents This course is designed for those who have some experience in crafting technical documents. This course will show you how to write more effective technical documents, how to organize your document, choose a writing style, and how to get the results you want. Also covered are the techniques for recognizing and overcoming common problems that undermine your technical documents and how to revise your writing so it has more power and clarity. Introduction to Business Analysis Give yourself an employment advantage by developing analytical skills that are consistently in high demand. This course will teach you powerful quantitative methods that will have you making better, more informed, and more effective business decisions.

The days of making critical business decisions by instinct or coin toss are long gone. If you are planning a career in business, you cannot afford to miss this course! Communicating Like a Leader How often have you found that what you knew mattered far less than what you said? Your style of communication can make the difference between succeeding and failing in almost any endeavor. If you want to improve your chances of achieving professional success, this provocative and practical course will have you communicating like a leader. You'll learn to distill the communication process into four essential components.

You'll build up your listening skills, learn to read body language, become more artful at providing feedback, and more. Manufacturing Applications Increase efficiencies and productivity by learning to apply the principles and concepts of manufacturing. Explore the nature of planning and learn how to effectively use Gantt charts and the precedence diagram method.

Determine how purchasing, production and inventory control, and logistics support a manufacturing operation. Discover the basics of lean manufacturing and see how capacity management converts production plans into concrete products. Employment Law Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees. Learn 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 safely rules. This course is a must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional. Professional Human Resource Management Certification Preparation Utilizing the SHRM learning system, participants study six Human Resource areas of competency: strategic management, workforce planning and employment, human resource development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and occupational health, safety and security.

Key concepts are reinforced through real world case studies, class discussion, and the shared experiences of instructors who hold the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credential. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Participants must attend at least 80 percent of class meetings and complete all course assignments, including any tests by the instructor, with a grade of 70 percent or better to successfully complete the course. This course does not guarantee success in the HRCI exam; however, participants must attend class and complete all readings and other assignments in order to achieve success. Registration deadline is fourteen days (2 weeks) before the class starts.

12 sessions Human Resources Developing Competencies for HR Success An essential course for anyone in public sector Human Resources (HR), this online course provides strategies as to how you can successfully transform yourself into being a strategic business partner, change agent and leader within your organization. This comprehensive training course is the best way to become a strategic player within your organization and will help you and your staff shift from managing “people issues” to managing “people-related business issues.” This course also prepares you to sit for the national exam. The coursework is accessed using Blackboard. This course is offered in partnership with the Internation al Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR).

For more information and to enroll, click on the IPMA-HR link. Managing Employee Performance as a Human Resource s Business Partner This online course examines the methods needed to create strategic partnerships with human resource supervisors and managers to effectively manage employee performance. Participants will have an opportunity to develop their own action plans for partnering with management in their organizations. Topics will include: defining performance management; understanding and assessing how performance management partnerships benefit an organization, understanding the variety of performance management systems available; how to select the performance management system appropriate for your organization; developing the competencies needed to be a business partner and how to apply them to your agency. The coursework is accessed using Blackboard. This course is offered in partnership with the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR).

For more information and to enroll, click on the IPMA-HR link. Paralegal NOTE: All online course students must have Internet access and e-mail. Students must register for these classes no later than three days before the class start dates. No refunds will be given after the third week of class—no exceptions. See the PGCC schedule booklet for complete online course registration instructions. Paralegal Certificate Program I Prepare for a career as a paralegal by learning legal terminology, processes, ethics, and the basics of tort and contract Law. 12 sessions Grant Writing VOL-330.

Take Action-Write Now: Researching, Developing and Writing a Grant Proposal A proposal for grant funding is a resume, job application, interview, project and marketing plan - all wrapped up in one document. Researching and writing a proposal is a job you can do. This 15-hour online course will guide you in researching funders, developing and packaging a convincing proposal that sells your organization's capabilities and meets the needs of the potential funding organization. Offered through (Blackboard) 12 sessions Small Business NOTE: All online course students must have Internet access and e-mail. Students must register for these classes no later than three days before the class start dates. No refunds will be given after the third week of class—no exceptions. See the PGCC schedule booklet for complete online course registration instructions.

Start and Operate Your Own Home-based Business Home-based businesses are the hottest business trend of the decade! Learn how to develop the entrepreneurial qualities —motivation, discipline, creativity —that you will need to succeed! This class is a great way to start your own business or enhance the one you already have.

12 sessions BUS-438. Starting a Consulting Practice Do you have training or knowledge that could be useful to others? Have you ever considered becoming a consultant? This course is designed to help those who wish to set up a consulting practice get started.

Topics will include skills assessments, pricing policies, contracting, marketing, and more. 12 sessions BUS-456. Building a Mail Order Business This course is designed for students who want to learn how to run a mail order (direct marketing) business from home. Mail order firms span everything from the sale of how-to-book, to catalogs containing specialty food products, to selling clothing over the Internet. It is a business that can easily be started on a shoestring from your kitchen table, but can also grow into a full-time occupation. In this course, students will be shown how to choose profitable products, locate suppliers, create advertising that attracts buyers, and fulfill orders quickly and easily.

12 sessions Computer Network DPR-591. Intermediate Networking Almost every aspect of networking technology is covered in this class including 'hot topics' such as: virtual private networks, security and internet connectivity. Completion of this course and its prerequisite should serve as an educational base on which to complete the additional training needed to take the A+ or similar certification. Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, Microsoft Internet or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins which can be obtained free from (click on 'Get Adobe Flash Player' and 'Get Adobe Reader'), MS-Windows '95 or higher and completion of Introduction to Networking. 12 sessions DPR-671. Advanced PC Security When is hacking legal?

When you use it to secure your own network. This new method of hacking, called ethical hacking or white-hat hacking, uses common and readily available hacking tools and techniques to audit your network so you can locate and close security holes. Whether you're running a small home network or you're an enterprise network administrator, this course will teach you how to better protect your system against those who wish to gain unauthorized access. Sooner or later, you know that somebody is going to try and break into your network. Why not learn how hackers think so you can harden your defenses against them?

Computer Training NOTE: All online course students must provide their own computer and Internet connections including e-mail, and must have basic knowledge of the Internet. Students must register for these classes no later than three days before the class start dates. No refunds will be given after the first week of class.

No exceptions. Online classes require a two-step registration. See the PGCC schedule booklet for complete online course registration instructions. Introduction to Dreamweaver 8 Learn to harness the power of this industry standard Web design program from a Silicon Valley veteran. Master the basics of document creation and how to insert formal text, images, hyperlinks, tables, multimedia files, and other types of Web page content. Requirements: Adobe/ Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 or Adobe Macromedia Studio 8 (installed on your computer before the class begins); Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 or Macintosh OS X; at least one year of experience using a computer; the ability to install programs on your computer and work with files; Internet access and e-mail.

12 sessions DPR-431. Introduction to Networking Gain an organized approach to networking your hardware. This is a great class for those who want an overall introduction prior to taking the A+, Computer Service Technician or similar programs. No text required. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of the PC and Windows, Internet access. 12 sessions DPR-517. Introduction to the Internet Master the 'ins and outs' of the Internet with this informative behind-the-scenes look at the Web, search engines, e-mail, and more.

Requirement: Internet Access. Introduction to Windows XP Learn how Windows XP makes it easy to work with text, pictures, audio, video, and more. Requirement: Windows software. Introduction to Windows Vista Windows Vista is a radical departure from the Windows of yesteryear. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Windows user, you won't want to miss out on everything this powerful new version has to offer. In this course, specifically designed for beginners and casual users, you'll learn to use Vista's best and most important features. Requirements: Internet access and Windows Vista.

Introduction to Linux Learn how to navigate through the world of desktop Linux, and use the free office productivity, multimedia, and Internet software packages included with Linux. Also learn how to use your Linux desktop to access the Internet to browse Web sites, download files, chat with friends, and work with e-mail. Requirements: This course requires that you have a basic knowledge of using Windows or Macintosh, and are comfortable with working in a graphical PC environment. You must have a PC available to run the Simply MRPIS version 6.5 Linux operating system, either from the hard disk or from a live CD. That PC must meet the minimum requirements for the Simply MRPIS version 6.5 Linux distribution: A PC with an Intel Pentium or equivalent processor, a bootable CD-ROM drive, at least 2 GB hard drive, and at least 54 MB of RAM. If you have a dial-up Internet connection, you can order the Simply MRPIS version 6.5 CD for a minimal cost—approximately $15. You will receive further instructions when your class begins.

To access your lessons, you will need Internet access e-mail, and either Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox Web browser. Computer Skills for the Workplace Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you'll need to succeed in today's job market. 101 Tips and Tricks for the iMac and Macintosh An experienced instructor shows you how to become a more productive Mac user. Introduction to Microsoft Word: Version 2003 Create and modify documents in Word, the strongest and most popular word-processing program available. Requirements: Knowledge of the Internet and must have access to MS-Word Software.

Intermediate Microsoft Word Version 2003 Take advantage of Word’s publishing capabilities to easily create flyers, newsletters, brochures, and other heavily formatted documents. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS-Word and the MS-Word Software. Advanced Microsoft Word: Version 2003 Build time-saving macros, customize your toolbars, create shortcut keys, crank out form letters and mailing labels, perform queries, and much more. Prerequisite: Intermediate MS-Word and the MS-Word Software. Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 Learn how to create and modify documents in Word 2007, the most popular word-processing program available.

Requirements: Microsoft Windows Vista or XP, Microsoft Word 2007 or Microsoft Word Home and Student Edition 2007; Internet access, e-mail, and the Netscape or Firefox or Internet Explorer Web browser. Introduction to MS-Excel: Version 2003 Discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. Learn the secrets behind writing powerful formulas, using functions, sorting and analyzing data, creating custom charts, creating 3-dimensional workbooks, building links, and creating macros and custom toolbar buttons. Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Excel 2003 or Microsoft Office 2003 (Students and Teacher Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition are all acceptable), Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. Intermediate MS-Excel: Version 2003 Learn how to work faster and more productively by using many of Excel 2003's powerful features, such as the PivotTable, Solver, and AutoFilter. Build worksheets with decision-making capabilities, and learn to use advanced graphing techniques.

Requirements: Completion of Craig Power's online Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003 course (or equivalent experience), Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Excel 2003 or Microsoft Office 2003 (Student and Teacher Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition are all acceptable), Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 Discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. Learn the secrets behind writing powerful formulas, using functions, sorting and analyzing data, creating custom charts, creating 3-dimensional workbooks, building links, and creating macros and custom toolbar buttons. Requirements: Microsoft Windows Vista or XP, Microsoft Excel 2007 or Microsoft Excel Home and Student 2007 or Microsoft Office 2007 (the Home and Student Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition of Microsoft Office 2007 are all acceptable). Please be sure to install the software on your computer before the course begins. Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

This course is not suitable for Macintosh users; not for users of older versions of Microsoft Excel. Introduction to MS-Access: Version 2003 Learn how to use this powerful and award-winning database to store, locate, print, and automate access to just about any type of important information. Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Access 2003 or Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003, Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. NOTE: Microsoft Word 2003 or Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 will also be required for Lesson 12. Intermediate MS-Access: Version 2003 Learn how to create real-world business databases using Microsoft Access 2003.

Master the secrets of making the computer—not people—do all the work. Create tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros for managing contracts, products, orders, invoices, and receipts.

Pull all the pieces together with a single, easy-to-use switchboard. Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000; Microsoft Access 2003 or Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003; completion of Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003 (or equivalent experience creating basic tables, queries, forms, and reports); Internet access; e-mail; and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. Microsoft Publisher 2003 See how to create brochures, newsletters, and Web sites with ease using this powerful tool. Requirement: Internet access, e-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser, and MS-Publisher 2003 software. Prerequisite: Windows or equivalent experience and MS-Publisher software.

Introduction to QuickBooks 2007 Learn how QuickBooks makes it easy to set up a chart of accounts; reconcile your checking account; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; create estimates; and generate reports. Requirements: Internet access and QuickBooks 2007 software. QuickBooks 2008 See how QuickBooks makes it possible to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile checking accounts, create and print invoices, receipts and statements, track payables, inventory, and receivables, create estimates and generate reports. Requirements: QuickBooks Pro 2008 or QuickBooks Premier Edition 2008.

This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, or for users of QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks SimpleStart, Internet access and basic PC knowledge. 12 sessions DPR-492.

Introduction Crystal Reports: Version 10 Learn how to use Crystal Reports to convert raw database or accounting data into meaningful and readable reports. Impress your peers, clients, and superiors by discovering new ways to convey information. By the time you finish this course, you’ll be able to create a wide variety of handsome and sophisticated reports that communicate more—much more—than mere facts. You’ll also be able to use charts and maps to present information visually, and cross-tabs to show correlations between loosely related data items. You’ll even find out how to save yourself time and effort by creating a library of custom functions you can use over and over in report after reports. Requirements: Crystal Report 10 software, Microsoft Windows, Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Introduction to Database Development An experienced professional guides you through a structured approach to database design and development. Prerequisite: Thorough understanding of the Internet and Windows software, Microsoft Access software.

Introduction to SQL Gain a solid working knowledge of the most powerful and widely used database programming language. Prerequisite: DPR462. Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox browser, any type of computer, and any desktop (standalone, not required to run over a server) Database Management System (DBMS) that supports the execution of Structured Query Language (SQL). Examples include Microsoft Access, SQL Server 2000 Personal Edition 2, SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE). SQL Server 2000 Evaluation Edition and Developer Edition, Oracle8i Personal Edition.

Or any client/server (required to run over a server) database management system that is connected to a server and supports the execution of Structured Query Language. Examples include MySQL, Sybase, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server 6 or 7, SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition and Standard Edition. Introduction to Oracle See how to use the Oracle database management system to plan, organize, and manage your data. Requirements: Installed copy of Oracle (v. Prerequisite: DPR463.

Intermediate Oracle Gain hands-on experience with Oracle’s PL/SQL programming language, with expert assistance from an IT veteran. PL/SQL is Oracle’s procedural language extension to Structured Query Language (SQL). This course will show you the skills you need to write powerful and flexible programs using the language.

You’ll be taught the building blocks and core features of PL/SQL, and you’ll begin building fully functional PL/SQL programs with procedures, packages, debugging routines, database structures, triggers, and cursor processing. Prerequisite: DPR461 and installed copy of Oracle software. C++ for the Absolute Beginner Learn how to program in C++, even if you have no prior programming experience! Create programs for Microsoft Windows using Borland C++ Builder.

Learn Object-Oriented techniques, how to create windows and forms, and how to program in a step-by-step nature. Requirements: Microsoft Windows, Borland C++Builder (Standard Edition 5.0 or better is preferred), Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browsers. Introduction to C# Programming Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the hot new C# programming language. You’ll begin with an exploration of input/output operations, decision making, looping, and object oriented programming principles. Then you’ll gain hands-on experience using sequential data files, and you’ll build your very own Graphical User Interface (GUI) application.

Learn to program the right way: by using a state-of-the-art language to build impressive and professional-looking applications on your schedule and on your very own computer. Requirement: MS-Visual C#.Net Standard 2003 and basic computer knowledge. Introduction to Python Programming Learn the fundamentals of computer programming in Python to create basic programming structures like decisions and loops. You’ll then move on more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming with classes and exceptions, and later unique Python data structures such as tuples and dictionaries. You’ll even be shown how to create Python programs with graphical elements that range from simple circles and squares to graphical user interface objects like buttons and labels.

Whether you’re interested in writing simple scripts, full programs, or graphical user interfaces in Python, this course will give you the foundation you need. Creating Web Pages Create and post your very own Web site on the Internet in this extensive, hands-on, six-week workshop. First, you will be taught about the capabilities of the World Wide Web and the fundamentals of Web design. Then, with your instructor’s patient guidance, you’ll plan the content, structure, and layout of your Web site, create pages full of neatly formatted text, build links between the pages to the outside world, and add color, backgrounds, graphics, tables, hot buttons, and animation.

You’ll be taught critical and timely information on securing the best possible location in search engine listings, and powerful no-cost or low-cost Web marketing strategies. Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser, completion of Craig Power’s Introduction to the Internet course (or equivalent experience), and a computer of any type. Creating Web Pages, Part 2 Are you using HTML to its fullest potential? In this hands-on course, you’ll become adept at using color, tables, and frames to give your Web pages a more polished and professional look, improved navigation, and more organization. Beef up the fun factor with audio and interactive forms, and learn how to save hours of time and effort with Cascading Style Sheets. Requirements: Completion of Craig Power’s Creating Web Pages online course (or equivalent HTML experience).

Internet access, e-mail, Netscape or Firefox or Internet Explorer Web browser, and a computer of any type. Creating Web Graphics W/Photoshop CS3 Learn how to use Photoshop to create and save graphics for the Web.

You'll create these graphics for a Web site of your choice as you develop a Web page lesson-by-lesson, from idea to Internet. Course DPR-409. Achieving Top Search Engine Positions for Your Web Site An estimated 140 million people use search engines to find products and services every day. The single most important thing you can do to increase your Website’s traffic is to increase your engine ranking. Requirements: Creating a Web Page or equivalent HTML experience or HTML editing software such as FrontPage or Pagemill.

Introduction to Dreamweaver MX 2004 If you want to be a Web designer, you need to know Dreamweaver MX 2004. In this highly interactive, project-oriented course, a Web pro will help you harness the full potential of this industry-standard development tool!

You'll find out how to create, arrange and format text, images, hyperlinks, tables, and various other media types. You'll also examine intelligent page design—with an emphasis on avoiding common layout errors. Requirements: Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 or Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Upgrade; Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, or 98 or Macintosh OS 10.2.6 (or better); at least one year of experience using a computer; the ability to install programs on your computer and work with files; Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Firefox or Netscape Web browser.

Introduction to MS-Front Page 2003 Learn the essentials of Microsoft’s popular Web site-building software. You’ll begin with an introduction to basic Web design principles, and you’ll explore the interface and features of the FrontPage program. Then you will be taught how to manipulate words and images to create a site worthy of publishing to the Internet. By the end of the course, you’ll be armed with all the knowledge you need to create an attractive, well-designed, and functional Web site. Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft FrontPage 2003 or Microsoft FrontPage 2003 Upgrade, Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. Image editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements or Jasc Paint Shop Pro is recommended, but not required. Introduction to Flash 8 In this six-week online course, you will be shown how to use Flash 8 to create dynamic, entertaining, and interactive Web sites and other projects.

You'll discover the basic tools and techniques for making a Flash movie. You'll use Flash to create and modify graphics and text, build simple animations, and design Web site navigation buttons. Before you know it, you'll have a solid understanding of Flash and how best to make it work for you. Requirements: Macromedia Flash 8 (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins). Windows XP or Windows 2000 or better, Internet access, e-mail, and Internet Explorer or Firefox or Netscape Web browser. This course is also suitable for Macintosh users with the proper version of Flash installed.

Java for the Absolute Beginner An experienced Java programmer introduces important Java topics with clear, step-by-step instructions. Prerequisite: Internet and Windows knowledge and sun’s Java Development Kit. Introduction to PHP and MySQL Learn how to create an interactive Web site, allowing visitors to post and retrieve information provided by you or your site's visitors.

You'll see how to use the PHP programming language to generate dynamic Web sites that automatically change as your data changes. You will be shown how to use the popular MySQL database server with PHP to store and retrieve data over the Web.

Requirements: A PHP and MySQL development environment. During the first lesson in the course, you will be walked through the process of installing WAMP5 software, which provides a full PHP and MySQL development environment.

You can download WAMP5 for free from. You will also need Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista (WAMP5 does not support either Windows 98 or Windows Me); Internet Access; e-mail; and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. NOTE: Macintosh users will not be able to use the WAMP5 software, and must provide their own PHP and MySQL development environment. Prior HTML coding experience is helpful, but not required. Intermediate PHP and MySQL Learn how to create an interactive online store complete with an online catalog of products, allowing customers to browse the catalog to select items, place them in a shopping cart, and complete an order. You’ll see how to use the popular MySQL database server to store product information (including images) and track customer orders. You’ll also learn how to use the PHP programming language to display product images in your online store, allow customers to shop online using a shopping cart in their browser, and provide an administrative section to manage the store.

Requirements: Internet access and MySQL database server. 12 sessions DPR-383. Introduction to ASP.NET Learn how to create exciting, interactive, and professional Web sites with ASP.NET. In this hands-on course, you'll begin by adding the power of interactive controls to your Web pages, and you'll discover how you can use style sheets to give every Web page you create the same clean and consistent look and feel. You'll find out how to connect to a database and put the information it contains on public display. Then, you'll develop a true community-based Web site that allows users to register, log in, create and update profiles, and post messages to a forum. You'll also explore the issue of Web security, and learn some simple things you can do to secure your site against some common attacks. Windows Xp Patch Italiano Singles.

Requirements: Microsoft.NET Framework version 2.0 or better and Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition, both available from (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); Windows 2000 (with Service Pack 4), Windows XP (with service Pack 2), or Windows Vista; 192 MB RAM or more, 500 Mbytes Free Disk Space (full installation requires 1.3 GByte free disk space); Internet Access; e-mail; and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users. Introduction to Perl Programming Learn a programming skill that will make you a more valuable Web developer or system administrator. Prerequisite: Prior programming experience. Introduction to the Game Industry Leading game designer prepares you for a career in game development, design, and production. Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. Prerequisite: Computerized graphic design knowledge.

Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Visual Basic.NET is most widely used programming language and development tool for creating Windows applications. The Visual Basic.NET programming language is very easy to learn, and the Visual Basic.NET development environment enables you rapidly to build Windows applications with little more than a few clicks of your mouse. By the end of this course, you will be writing your own sophisticated Windows applications. You'll also understand event-driven and object-oriented programming concepts that will help you master both Visual Basic.NET and other programming languages. Requirements: Visual Basic.NET (Standard or Professional Edition), Microsoft Windows, Internet Access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Intermediate Visual Basic.NET Gain in-demand skills writing sophisticated Windows programs that access and modify business databases and implement Structured Query Language. This course will be ideal if you are a Visual Basic.NET programmer and you want to upgrade your programming skills and prepare yourself for a new and exciting line of work. Requirements: Completion of Introduction to Visual Basic.NET (or equivalent experience); Microsoft Windows XP or 2000; An installed copy of Visual Basic.NET Standard, Professional, Enterprise Architect, or Enterprise Developer Edition; Internet Access; e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox or Netscape Navigator browser.

Microsoft Access 2000 or XP is recommended, but not required. JavaScript Programming for the Web Want to spiff up your Web pages with animated buttons, flashy rollovers, scrolling marquees, interactive forms, cookies, and awe-inspiring graphic effects? JavaScript is an easy-to-use HTML programming tool that enables you to add dynamic elements to your HTML code. Prerequisite: 'DPR485, Creating Web Pages' or 'DPR386, Web Design with XHTML, Part I,' Internet proficiency, and some knowledge of HTML code. Introduction to JSP Programming Become proficient in the programming language that powers many of today's Web sites. Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. Completion of 'Creating Web Pages' (or equivalent HTML experience).

You should also have experience with at least one high-level programming language such as JAVA, C++, or Visual Basic, as JSP makes use of many of the same concepts of these languages. You'll also need a computer running Linux or Windows 95 or greater in order to download and execute the Tomcat JSP engine used to run the sample programs in this course. Introduction to FrontPage 2003 Learn the essentials of Microsoft's Web site-building software.

You'll begin with an introduction to basic Web design principles, and you'll explore the interface and features of the FrontPage program. Then, you will be shown how to manipulate words and images to create a site worthy of publishing to the Internet.

By the end of the course, you'll be armed with all the knowledge you need to create an attractive, well-designed, and functional Web site. Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft FrontPage 2003 Upgrade, Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Firefox or Netscape Web browser. Image editing software, such as Adobe PhotoShop Elements or Jasc Paint Shop Pro is recommended, but not required. Introduction to Freehand: Version MX Harness the power of Freehand MX to create stunning logos, brochures, book covers, flyers, Web graphics, and more! Gain and understanding of the dramatic differences between creating designs for onscreen viewing and creating images for printing. Quickly convert your printable artwork into Web-compatible designs. Integrate Freehand with Fireworks, Flash, and Dreamweaver for a total Web development solution.

Learn how to publish your illustrations in a variety of formats, including print Web, Adobe PDF, Macromedia Flash. Requirements: Students must own a copy of the Freehand Software to take this class.

Imaging for the Web Using Fireworks: Version MX Master the art of creating dynamic Web pages with rollovers, image swaps, animations, and more. Prerequisite: 'DPR485, Creating a Web Page' or 'DPR386, Web Design with XHTML, Part I.' Requirement: Fireworks software, version MX. Introduction to Fireworks: Version 2004 MX Tap into the power of Fireworks MX2004 to create dynamic Web graphics, including logos, buttons, rollovers, image swaps, animation, and more. Learn to use Fireworks alone to produce interactive Web pages without writing any code, or integrate your creations with Dreamweaver or Flash for a truly remarkable total Web solution. Requirements: Macromedia Fireworks MX2004; Windows 98 or better or Macintosh OS X or better; Internet access, e-mail, and Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Introduction to Flash MX 2004 In the six-week online course, you will be shown how to use Flash MX 2004 to create dynamic, entertaining, and interactive Web sites and other projects. You'll discover the basic tools and techniques for making a Flash movie. You'll use Flash to create and modify graphics and text, build simple animations, and design Web site navigation buttons. Before you know it, you'll have a solid understanding of Flash and how best to make it work for you. Requirements: Macromedia Flash MX 2004 (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins). Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 or better, Internet access, e-mail, and Internet Explorer or Firefox or Netscape Web browser.

This course is also suitable for Macintosh users with the proper version of Flash installed. Users of Flash 8 will also be supported in the Discussion Areas. Introduction to MacRomedia Flash, Version MX 2004 Master the world’s leading multimedia production tool and gain skills that are in high demand. Learn how to create high-impact applications for distribution on CE-ROMs and the Web. Combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animated elements to create dazzling interactive presentations, even if you’re completely new to the world of multimedia and animation. Requirements: No special requirements are required for this course. No previous knowledge of Director is required, nor is it expected that you have any graphic, animation, or programming experience.

All you need are basic computer skills such as saving files, using a mouse, and starting and closing applications. Required software: Macromedia Director MX 2004 or Macromedia Director MX 2004 Upgrade, Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web Browser. Windows File and Disk Management Learn how to find missing files, delete, copy and move files, work with the recycle bin, organize, maintain and troubleshoot your hard disk, and more. Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser, Windows 95 or 98 or ME. Navigating Your Palm Pilot An experienced professional shows you how to use this popular organizer to its fullest potential. Introduction to Outlook 2002 Learn how to create contact lists, schedule appointments, track projects, and organize your email. Note: Outlook Express is not the same as Outlook 2002 Prerequisite: If you are not sure if your Internet Service Provider will let you use the email program of your choice, please call and ask them before enrolling in this class.

Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet or equivalent experience. Requirement: Outlook 2002 software DPR-448. Introduction to Microsoft Works - The Word Processor See how to create, modify, and format documents of all types with Microsoft's powerful home and small business tool. Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer web browser, and Microsoft Works 4, 4.5 (2000) or 6 (2000). Introduction to QuickBooks See how to quickly and efficiently gain control over the financial aspects of your business. Requirement: Your own copy of the software which may be version '99, 2000-2003 or Quickbooks Pro versions '99 or 2000-2002.

Introduction to QuickBooks 2005 Learn how QuickBooks makes it easy to set up a chart of accounts; reconcile your checking account; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; create estimates; and generate reports. Instructor Craig Power is a UCLA graduate who created a commercial software application for a nationwide real estate chain; developed accounting software for a number of government agencies; and developed an online course delivery, marketing, and registration platform used by over 1,000 colleges and universities around the world.

Requirements: QuickBooks 2005 Software. Introduction to Peachtree First Accounting See how to work with the 'ins and outs' of this popular small business accounting and record keeping software program. Requirement: Peachtree software. Introduction to Dreamweaver MX Master the best and most-widely-used Web design tool available. You'll find out how to create and format text, images, hyperlinks, tables, and various other media types. You'll also examine page design—with an emphasis on avoiding common layout errors.

Requirements: Macromedia Dreamweaver Version MX, and a solid understanding of the personal computer, its file system, and how to create folders and files. Computer Graphics Programming with OpenGL and C++ Tools Create amazing graphic effects for games, movies, television, and the Web using OpenGL and C++. OpenGL is the most widely used computer graphics toolset in the programming industry. In this highly interactive hands-on class, you'll be shown how to create points, lines, polygons, curves, 3D objects, color, surfaces, textures, light sources, shading, perspective, transformations, and more. Prepare for a career developing games, movies special effects, illustrations, and advertisements.

Requirements: Knowledge of C++ programming and basic trigonometry, a C++ compiler, Microsoft Windows, internet access, e-mail and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. Creating Web Graphics with Paint Shop Pro 8 Learn to use Paint Shop Pro to create, edit, and optimize stunning Web images, icons, logos, backgrounds, animations, and more. Prerequisite: Creating Web Pages or Introduction to XHTML, Part I. Introduction to Java II Programming if you are ready to add animated presentations, interactive tutorials, computer-based simulations or games to your Website, then Web programming with Java is for you. Prerequisite: Internet proficiency and some knowledge of HTML programming or DPR485 Creating Web Pages or DPR386 Web Design with XHTML, Part I. Any Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 or XP version only and Sun's Java Development Kit, Linux or Unix. Java II Programming for the Web If you are ready to add animated presentations, interactive tutorials, computer-based simulations or games to your web site, then web programming with Java is for you.

Prerequisite: Internet proficiency and some knowledge of HTML programming or DPR485, Creating Web Pages or DPR386, Web Design with XHTML, Part I. Any Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 or XP version only and Sun's Java Development Kit. Intermediate Java II Programming See how to write Java programs and gain a fuller understanding of the concepts behind object-oriented programming. Prerequisite: DPR318, Java II Programming for the Web or equivalent experience. CGI Programming for the Web With CGI your website becomes fun, interactive, and informative.

Know CGI and the Perl programming language to work with cookies and forms, and you'll get to build your own searchable database. Prerequisite: HTML experience or DPR485, Creating Web Pages or DPR386, Web Design with XHTML, Part I. You will also be asked to set up a web hosting account.

Creating Multimedia for the Web Award-winning multimedia expert teaches you how to create exciting and innovative motion graphics on the Web using Flash. Requirements: Macromedia Flash MX and current versions of the following plug-ins: QuickTime 5.0 (or better) and Flash Player 6 (or better). Internet access, email, and Netscape or Internet Explorer web browser. Prerequisite: DPR 485, Creating Web Pages or equivalent HTML experience. Completion of DPR 408, Creating Web Graphics or DPR 373, Web Graphics with Photoshop or equivalent experience with any graphics program strongly recommended. Web Programming with ColdFusion This course will show you how to quickly begin building dynamic, interactive, data-driven Web applications with powerful capabilities- even if you have no prior programming experience. Requirements: Macromedia ColdFusion and Microsoft Access.

Prerequisite: Completion of DPR 358, Web Design with JavaScript, Part III, DPR 376, Introduction to Microsoft Access, and DPR 460, Windows File and Disk Management (or equivalent experience), Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer web browser. Introduction to Visual Basic (2.4 CEUs) Discover the time-saving power of document automation. Cut through the mystery of object-oriented programming, the Word object model, and the logical structure of the Visual Basic for Applications language by developing a customized document automation program, lesson by lesson. Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser, Microsoft Windows 98 or better, and Microsoft Office 2000 or XP Professional. Completion of Advanced Microsoft Word (or equivalent experience) is strongly recommended.

You should be comfortable using most aspects of Microsoft Word, including bookmarking, creating and using templates, and recording macros. No prior programming experience is required. Introduction to Java Programming: an Online Class (2.4 CEUs) This class requires no prior computer programming experience.

Java is one of the more widely used computer languages. Topics inculde: the basics of program design, writing programs, integrating input and output, calculations, decision making, and loops.

Class includes examples and skill-building exercises. Prerequisite: Basic pc or macintosh knowledge. Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98 or better, or Macintosh OS X or better, or Linux; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). You will also need a working copy of the most recent versions of the Java Development Kit (JDK) and BlueJ (free downloads). Download and installation instructions are available in Lesson 4. 12 sessions DPR-639. Introduction to Access 2007 (2.4 CEUs) Learn how Microsoft's Access database software can help you store, manage, search, analyze and display important business, personal or scientific data.

Topics covered include: tables, relationships, data entry forms, queries, mailing labels, and macros. Class not suitable for Mac users. Prerequisite: Basic pc skills and knowledge of Windows.

Requirements: Windows Vista or XP, Access 2007 software or MS Office Professional (installed on your pc before the start of the class) and Internet access. 12 sessions DPR-640. Introduction to Ruby Programming (2.4 CEUs) See how to create an interactive Web blog that allows visitors to register and post articles and comments. See how the popular Ruby on Rails framework environment creates much of the code, and how to use the Ruby programming language to modify the code to customize a Website.

In the class, the blog the student is shown how to create, will also use the MySQL database server to store the blog data that appears on the site and students can work with providing a search feature to allow the Website visitors to easily search past blog entries. Requirements: Prior HTML coding experience is helpful but not required. A Ruby on Rails software development environment is required for this class. The first lesson walks the student through the installation process of the InstantRails software package which fills the sofware requirements for this class: Ruby on Rails development environment, Apache Web server and MySQL database server for the Windows platform.

InstantRails can be downloaded from. You must have Windows NT, 2000, XP or Vista for the download to operate. Other versions of Windows will not work for this class. The course software is also available in a Macintosh platform format. Use the default Ruby environment included on MAC OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or 10.5 (Leopard.) Consult the Apple website for further instructions on how to update this software to the most current Ruby on Rails version available. Also needed for all students: MS-Internet or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins, free from.

12 sessions DPR-641. Intermediate MS-Excel 2007 (2.4 CEUs) See how to use the advanced features of the Microsoft Excel version 2007 software. Topics covered include: macros, PivotTables and charting. The general emphasis of this class is on increasing productivity as an Excel user. Requirements: MS-Internet or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins, free from. This course is not suitable for MAC users or for older versions of the Excel software. 12 sessions DPR-642.

Intermediate MS-Access 2007 (2.4 CEUs) See how to expand your Microsoft Access version 2007 skills to build more user-friendly Access databases. Requirement: MS-Internet or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins, free from. This course is not suitable for MAC users or for older versions of the Access software. Students must have MS-Access 2007 for this class.

12 sessions DPR-611. Introduction to PC Troubleshooting This course takes you step by step through the typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians, and teaches you troubleshooting techniques to decipher any problem and gives you the skills you need to solve them. Once you've mastered the basics, the course launches into some of the more advanced and nasty problems that sometimes crop up in the PC, teaching you how to diagnose and fix those problems. Introduction to Flash CS4 Begin your career as a Flash designer! You'll learn the basics of developing Flash movies, such as getting around in the Flash workspace, creating text and graphics, and animating objects on the Flash movie stage. You'll master making interactive buttons with ActionScript 3.0, Flash's powerful programming language. We'll also cover how to use sound and digital video in your Flash movies, as well as create and animate 3-D objects.

We'll explore syncing sounds with animations, inserting special effects, and publishing your Flash movies to the Internet. By the end of the course, you'll know how to use the Flash software to create and publish movies and applications, and you'll be well on your way to becoming a whiz with Flash. Introduction to MS Publisher: 2007 This is a hands-on, project-oriented class for beginners. Students will be shown how to design, create and publish brochures, newsletters and flyers using Microsoft Publisher 2007. Publishing to the World Wide Web is also covered.

Requirements: MS-Publisher 2007 or MS Office 2007 software (earlier versions of the software are not supported in this class); Windows Vista or XP; Internet access, e-mail and a Web browser such as MS Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox; Two Adobe plug-ins: Flash and PDF available at (free) by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader. Prerequisite: Basic PC knowledge. Note: This course not suitable for MAC users. Intermediate Word 2007 In this course, you'll see demonstrated Microsoft Word's more advanced features. Topics covered include: how to create an index, a list of figures, tables of contents; how to perform desktop publishing, a mail merge, and use macros.

Requirements: Microsoft Word 2007 or Microsoft Office 2007 (any edition) are all acceptable (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); Microsoft Windows XP or Vista; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users.

Quickbooks 2009 See how to set up a chart of accounts; reconcile your checking account; create and print invoices, receipts and statements; track your payables, inventory and receivables; and create estimates and generate reports with QuickBooks Pro 2009 or QuickBooks Premiere Edition 2009. The software must be installed on your computer before the class starts. Requirements: QuickBooks Software, MS-Windows Vista or XP, access to the Internet with e-mail account and MS-Internet Explorer or Mozilla Foxfire Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (free downloads from. No text required. Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users or users of QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Simple Start. Intermediate Java Programming Build upon skills introduced in Introduction to Java Programming and see how to: read and write data files, organize information with multiple classes in Java's class hierarchy, and create GUI applications using tools like windows, menus, buttons, text boxes, check boxes, scrolling, and more.

Requirements: Completion of Introduction to Java Programming (or equivalent experience); Java SE (Standard Edition) Development Kit (JDK) Version 5 or later, from Sun Microsystems (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS X, or Linux;Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). Introduction to CSS & XHTML Learn how to create state-of-the-art Web sites using modern CSS and XHTML techniques. Take your existing HTML skills to the next level and start building sites like the pros. Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint 2007 Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 to create impressive slide presentations filled with formatted text, images, video, audio, animation, charts, and hyperlinks. Find out how to save your presentations so you can share them with others over the Web or on CDs.

Introduction to Dreamweaver CS5 If you want to design professional-quality Web sites, this is the class for you! In these step-by-step lessons, you'll build an in-class Web site using Adobe Dreamweaver CS5—and in the process, you’ll discover how to plan a Web site from the ground up. As you create your site, you'll explore the Dreamweaver interface and find out how to make it work for you.

You'll discover how to use Dreamweaver's What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG, or “wizzy-wig”) features to eliminate the drudgery of hand-coding, while learning how to quickly access your code when you want to. You'll work alongside an industry professional as you master skills ranging from using Cascading Style Sheets to creating standards-compliant pages. You’ll examine site planning strategies, learn principles of good Web design, and explore Dreamweaver's best practices for maintaining Web sites once they're online. By the time you’re done, you’ll be using this powerful software tool with skill and confidence. Introduction to PC Troubleshooting Don't spend your hard-earned cash on expensive PC repairs! The vast majority of the problems people experience with their computers are completely avoidable, and most can be solved with nothing more than a few minutes of your time.

Intro to PC Troubleshooting takes you step by step through the typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians, teaching troubleshooting techniques to decipher any problem, and giving you the skills you need to solve them. Zip Password Recovery Magic Full Free Download. Once you've mastered the basics, the course launches into some of the more advanced and nasty problems that crop up in the PC, teaching you how to diagnose and fix those problems as well!

Finally, Intro to PC Troubleshooting shows you how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC. So what are you waiting for? Let's troubleshoot - and fix - some PCs! Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 Learn how to create and modify documents in Word 2010, the world?s most popular word processing program.

With the help of step-by-step instructions and hands-on activities, you'll quickly master every basic feature of Word and be able to use this program confidently at home or on the job. Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 Do you work with numbers? Then you need to master Microsoft Excel 2010 and this is the place to do it. In this easy online course, you'll discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You'll learn the secrets behind writing powerful formulas, using functions, sorting and analyzing data, designing custom charts, creating three-dimensional workbooks, building links, working with templates, and creating macros and custom toolbar buttons. By the time you're done, you'll be using Excel like a professional.

Green/Energy Training In addition to the 'Green/Energy Training' courses listed below, there are many more courses to choose from. To view the complete listing of 'Green/Renewable Energy Training' courses, visit the Web site and click on 'Programs and Courses.' For additional information on Green Training, please call 301-546-0120. The Certified Indoor Environmentalist Course Online is an in-depth program teaching you the core skills needed to perform indoor environmental assessments of all building types. The course not only provides the fundamentals of indoor air quality, it teaches more advanced topics that will educate even seasoned veterans in the field.

32 hours, 3-months access. Instructor supported. Certificate upon successful completion. Web site: CIE-301. Fundamentals of Solar Water Heating This online certificate course concentrates on the basics of installing code compliant solar hot water systems. This course will be useful for people who currently work in or plan to be employed in the solar hot water industry.

Student technicians will learn practical design criteria, installation guidelines, safety issues, maintenance, and legal considerations of solar hot water heating systems. Instructor mentored.

Certificate upon successful completion. Landfill Operations Using the Internet, those taking this course will gain a vast array of knowledge concerning the many aspects of landfill operations. This 25-hour course provides eight foundation blocks for the operator with units on waste decomposition, geology and hydrology, engineering, surveying, landfill design, landfill construction, landfill operations and regulations.

This class will meet or exceed most state requirements for the educational components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals. Composting Operations Composting is the controlled process of organic degradation or waste decomposition. This 25-hour Web-based course will provide those taking the class with knowledge in the process of waste decomposition. In the truest sense, solid waste composting is actually microbe farming, and like any type of farming, success has a lot to do with the farmer knowing how to make what he is raising thrive and grow. This class will meet or exceed most state requirements for the educational components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals. Prerequisite: CIE-302: Landfill Operations CIE-304.

Household Hazardous Waste This is a Moderate Risk awareness course for those in the solid waste field at landfills, recycling centers, and household hazardous waste facilities. Eighteen hours of the course are delivered over the Internet and can be taken anytime, anywhere. The course includes online text, interactive exercises, Web links, self-grading quizzes, final exam and job-specific hands-on training.

Prerequisite: CIE-303: Composting Operations CIE-305. Wastewater Treatment II Students will focus on issues of concern to wastewater treatment facilities.

The topics of this course include activated sludge process control, sludge digestion and solids handling, nitrogen and phosphorous removal, and odor control. Along with reading assignments from the text, the course is augmented with audio, photographs, interactive exercises and online links. Prerequisite: CIE-304: Household Hazardous Waste.

24 sessions CIE-306. Photovoltaic System Design & Installation This online course will provide the student technician with the fundamental knowledge of photovoltaic system design and installation.

This course will be suitable for a supervised, entry level position with a dealer/installer or other photovoltaic industry company. Student technicians will learn the practical design criteria, installation guidelines, safety issues, maintenance, and legal considerations of photovoltaic systems. This Renewable Energy Technician course is designed to follow the Task Analyses developed by commitees of subject matter experts and adopted by North American Board of Energy Practictioners and in accordance with Interstate Renewable Energy Council.

85 hours/4 months CIE-307. Home Energy Analyst (HERS) RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) Rater: This course is specifically designed to train a person to conduct energy ratings on new homes or audits on existing homes and to help prepare for the RESNET written and field exams or the BPI written and field exams. If you are interested in working as an energy rater or auditor for helping weatherize homes, use our materials to get the training to help prepare you for working as an auditor/rater. Learn how a house is tested for leakiness. Learn about energy in the home and where to look for reducing energy bills.

This program also includes a valuable residential basic training package (8 DVD’s and a manual) to help you understand how the components in a house work and what they actually look like with over a thousand real life scenes from actual homes. Some additional field work/training is required before the RESNET certification can be obtained. Some additional field work/training is extremely helpful but not required before the BPI certification can be obtained. Self-Paced Open Enrollment - 60 hours CIE-308. Energy Auditing Software Training Students learn to calculate and complete a heat load; and Audit short-cuts for quick load calculations; and techniques for using the software as a sales tool. Students, working with an instructor, will have the opportunity to take building specifications and complete a load calculation on several rooms using the software. This will help students not only how to complete a heat load, but also the information they need to prepare an accurate heat load.

------ Included: - Energy Audit Software CD-ROM - Unlimited expert training support but only requires between 2 to 3 hours GRN-316. Going Green At the Workplace Learn how to position your business as a responsible environmental leader in a world of green consumers and carbon-conscious regulators. Explore ways to save energy, save money, and save the environment by making your building's lighting, HVAC, and information systems more efficient. In addition, discover simple and cost-effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint by conserving water, using alternative transportation fuels and vehicles, and generating your own renewable energy on-site. Going Green At Home Step into a green lifestyle! In this course, you'll discover simple, cost-effective ways to make your home green and keep your community healthy. From shopping and cooking to decorating and cleaning, you'll find hundreds of eco-friendly ideas you can put to work instantly.

Landscaping and Grounds Keeping NOTE: All online course students must have Internet access and e-mail. Students must register for these classes no later than three days before the class start dates. No refunds will be given after the third week of class—no exceptions.

See the PGCC schedule booklet for complete online course registration instructions. Growing Plants for Fun and Profit Turn your love of plants into an enjoyable and profitable home business. Learn how to grow and market plants on a small scale without major capital investment. In an area as small as 1000 sq. Ft., you can generate thousands of dollar's worth of plant material in a single growing season. This course is your practical guide to licensing, site preparation, equipment, how and where to find supplies, how to select and produce plants appropriate to your climate zone, how to produce quality material, and, most importantly, how to market your product.

12 sessions Child Care DCR-303. Child Growth and Development: 45 Hours (4.5 CEUs) Study the growth and development of children from birth to adolescence. This course will satisfy one half of the requirement for 90 hours of classroom training for directors and senior staff in child care centers. If taking the online course, the final assessment will be done in the testing center. Full participation is required for the online course.

Text required at first class. Note: Students must take DCR-303 before DCR-304. You may skip DCR-303 and go straight to DCR-304 if you have taken Child Growth and Development for credit or you have been granted a waiver from the Office of Child Care (301-333-6940) for a psychology course you took for credit. See the eLearning section of the PGCC schedule booklet for orientation information.

This course uses Blackboard. Curriculum/Activities: 45 Hours (4.5 CEUs) This course introduces the basic concepts of curriculum for planning for children birth through age 6. This course will satisfy one half of the requirement for 90 hours of classroom training for directors and senior staff in group child care centers. Full attendance required. Text required at first class.

If taking this course online, the final assessment will be given in the testing center. Prerequisites: DCR-303: Child Growth and Development: 45 Hours or waiver from the Office of Child Care that you have met the first half of the 90 hours. See the eLearning section of the PGCC schedule booklet for orientation information. This course uses Blackboard. Child Care: 90 Hours (9.0 CEUs) This certificate course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education to satisfy the requirement of 90 hours of classroom training for directors and senior staff to work with children birth to age six in group child care centers. In addition, the first half of our 90-hour course covers child growth and development from birth to adolescence and will satisfy the first half of the 90-hour requirement for directors and child care teachers in school-age before/after care group centers.

This course may also be used in place of the pre-service family child care modules. Full attendance is required. Text required at first class: Working with Young Children, Spring 08 edition (only textbook for online course). Note: Full participation is required for the online course. See the eLearning section of the PGCC schedule booklet for orientation information. This course uses Blackboard.

Infant and Toddler: 45 Hours (4.5 CEUs) This course introduces the philosophy of infant and toddler education with basic child development theory focusing on how very young (birth to age 3) children grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Also included is material on Sudden Infant Death and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

It is designed for the provider of infant and toddler care in a group setting or in the home. Approaches in curriculum planning, goal setting, and selection of age appropriate materials and methods by which education objectives are obtained are stressed.

Text required at first class. It can be used to fulfill the 26-hour infant bridge for people who took the 64-hour training and covers the two hour SIDS training. Note: Full participation is required for the online course. See the eLearning section of the PGCC schedule booklet for orientation information.

This course uses Blackboard. Enhancing Language Development in Childhood (Content Area: D) (2.4 CEUs) This is a user-friendly course for parents, teachers, and caregivers. You will discover how children learn to process language and how they become proficient speakers and thinkers. This course will help you enrich your child’s life by stimulating their continued speech, brain, and language development in an enjoyable, age-appropriate, and natural way. All classes are 12 sessions DCR-455 Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals 0.9 CEUs This is an introduction to the basic concepts of developing strong communication skills when working in a child care center. It is recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as an approved pre-service training module for child care professionals.

Note: Full participation is required for the online course. See the eLearning section of the PGCC schedule booklet for orientation information. This course uses Blackboard.

Note: PGCC plans to offer a 9-hour communication skills class in an online format in partnership with the Prince George's Child Resource Center. For more information, please call PGCC at 301-546-0158, or PGCRC at 301-772-8420. School-Age Curriculum Development: 45 Hours (4.5 CEUs) This certificate course has been approved by the Maryland State Department of Education to satisfy the curriculum portion (second half of the 90 hours) required for child care teachers, group leaders and directors/coordinators in before/after care group centers and home centers to work with children 5–13 years of age.

Text required at first class. Prerequisite: DCR-303: Child Care Certification: Growth and Development (for children birth to 13) unless you have been granted a waiver from the Office of Child Care. Note: New regulations for school-age child care teachers and directors/coordinators: for the first part of the 90 hours for child care teachers, please see DCR-303: Child Care Certification: Growth and Development or call 301-546-7545 about taking the first half of any of the Child Care: 90 Hours courses. See the eLearning section of the PGCC schedule booklet for orientation information. This course uses Blackboard. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NOTE (for the Child Care classes listed below): See the PGCC schedule booklet for complete online course registration instructions.

If you see an online class you would like to take, a class can be added every month. Call 301-546-7545 for more information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DCR-453. Solving Classroom Discipline Problem (Content Area: D) (2.4 CEUs) Why do some teachers enjoy peaceful, orderly classrooms while other teachers face daily discipline battles?

The answer is that many teachers have not been taught the secrets to solving discipline problems. This course reveals those secrets and presents a step-by-step approach to effective, positive classroom discipline. Teachers continually rate this course one of the most valuable they have ever taken.

All classes are 12 sessions DCR-452. Ready, Set, Read! (Content Area: D) (2.4 CEUs) This course will help you investigate what a child's growing mind must do to make sense of the written word and create writing.

From there, you'll discover the development of reading and writing from infancy to the early school years. You'll know what problems to look for and how to assist a struggling reader. You will see how you can boost literacy growth during daily routines and child's play.

This course will give you confidence in your ability to guide a child's literacy development, and take pleasure in seeing how even the smallest events can be really big steps in reading and writing success. All classes are 12 sessions DCR-466. Child Care Administration for Directors This course is designed to meet all the new Maryland State Department of Education administrative requirements for center directors. Topics will include: program design and management, budget, daily operations, staff management, and curriculum/activities.

Text required at first class. Note: Full participation is required for the online course. See the eLearning section of the PGCC schedule booklet for orientation information. This course uses Blackboard. Teacher Training NOTE: See the PGCC schedule booklet for complete online course registration instructions. If you see an online class you would like to take, a class can be added every month.

Call 301-546-7545 for more information. Guided Reading and Writing Strategies for Maximum Student Achievement (2.4 CEUs) Get the professional development training you need to improve student literacy as an accomplished teacher shares the secrets of turning guided reading strategies into opportunities for teaching writing. Find out how to harness the power of the total literacy framework.

The road to literacy is also the road to ingenuity, invention, and imagination, and you’ll soon learn how to take your students from groans to grins with creative less.