business training - parkland college

January– May 2012

www.parkland.edu/businesstraining • 217/351-2235

PARKLAND C O L L E G E ON MATTIS

B U S I N E S S T R A I N I N G

Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program

Are you a minority, woman, or disadvantaged individual interested in the construction industry?

Call R.J. Rowland at 217/353-2122 for more information

Funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation; Administered by the Illinois Community College Board

PA R K L A N D COLL EG EBusiness training and professional continuing education

Contents

Computer Skills1 Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint,

Quickbooks, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, plus website/social media.

Money Matters4 Home Buyer’s Seminar, Debt-FREE for Life, grant writing.

Foreign Languages5 Chinese and Spanish for business.

Career Training6 Food service, real estate, EPA, home inspection, safety

certification, tractor trailer training, plus professional training for pharmacy technician and medical billing and coding.

Continuing Professional Education9 Workplace safety, risk analysis, project management,

plus AMA management courses, leadership certificate, and training for health professionals in CPR, CNA, dental hygiene, and massage therapy.

Online Career Training14 Career training for business professionals in Six Sigma and

much more through ed2go.

Registration15 Sign up today!

Here to serve you!Triss HendersonDirector [email protected] 217/353-2101

Jessie McClusky-GilbertProgram Manager [email protected] 217/353-2102

RJ RowlandProgram Manager [email protected] 217/353-2122

Joe StreitProgram Manager [email protected] 217/353-2103

Angie PatrickRegistration Coordinator [email protected] 217/353-2105

Angela WarfieldRegistration Coordinator [email protected] 217/353-2104

Brooke ZahrnRegistration Coordinator [email protected] 217/353-2124

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Microsoft Applications

Computer Skills

Access 2010 Level 1Review the basic functions and features of Access 2010 with Wanda Plawer. After an introduction to database concepts, the Ac-cess environment, and Help systems, you will learn how to design and create data-bases; work with tables, fields, and records; sort and filter data; set field properties and data entry rules; and create queries, forms, and reports.

Prerequisite: Windows XP/Vista/7 or equivalent knowledge.

Thu Feb 2 & 9 8am–12:30pm CIS 716-001Z Deadline: Jan 26 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Access 2010 Level 2Build on the skills and concepts you learned in Access 2010 Level 1 with Wanda Plawer. Discover how to normalize data, manage table relationships, and enforce referential integrity; work with Lookup fields and sub datasheets; create join queries, calculated fields, and summary values; add objects to forms and create advanced form types; print reports and labels; create and modify charts; and use PivotTables and PivotChart.

Prerequisite: Access 2010 Level 1 or equivalent knowledge.

Thu Mar 1 & 8 8am–12:30pm CIS 717-001Z Deadline: Feb 23 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Access 2010 Level 3Extend the skills and concepts you acquired in Access 2010 Level 2 with Wanda Plawer. Perform queries with SQL; create cross-tab, parameter, and action queries; create macros; import, export, and link database objects; interact with XML documents; create hyperlink fields; optimize, split, and back up databases; password-protect and encrypt databases; and set Access options and properties.

Prerequisite: Access 2010 Level 2 or equivalent knowledge.

Thu Apr 5 & 12 8am–12:30pm CIS 718-001Z Deadline: Mar 29 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Excel 2010 Level 1Review the basic functions and features of Excel 2010. After an introduction to spread-sheet terminology and Excel’s window components, learn how to use the Help system and navigate worksheets and work-books; enter and edit text, values, formulas, and pictures; save workbooks in various formats; move and copy data; learn about absolute and relative references; and work with ranges, rows, and columns; cover sim-ple functions, basic formatting techniques, and printing; create and modify charts; and manage large workbooks.


Mon/Wed Feb 13 & 15 5:30pm–10pm CIS 720-002Z Deadline: Feb 6 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Tue Feb 14 & 21 8am–12:30pm CIS 720-001Z Deadline: Feb 7 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Excel 2010 Level 2Build on the skills and concepts you learned in Excel 2010 Level 1. Learn to use multiple worksheets and workbooks ef-ficiently; work with advanced formatting options including styles, themes, and back-grounds; create outlines and subtotals; cre-ate and apply cell names; work with tables; save workbooks as web pages; insert and edit hyperlinks; share workbooks by email; practice advanced charting techniques us-ing trendlines and sparklines; worksheet auditing and protection; file sharing and merging; and creating workbook templates.

Prerequisite: Excel 2010 Level 1 or equivalent knowledge.

Tue Mar 13 & 20 8am–12:30pm CIS 721-001Z Deadline: Mar 6 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Excel 2010 Level 3Extend the skills and concepts you acquired in Excel 2010 Level 2. Practice advanced formulas and lookup functions such as VLOOKUP, MATCH, and INDEX. Learn about data validation and database functions such as DSUM. Also discover how to work with PivotTables and PivotCharts; import and export data; query external databases; analytical features of Excel (such as Goal Seek and Solver); running and recording macros; SmartArt graphics; and conditional formation with graphics.

Prerequisite: Excel 2010 Level 2 or equivalent knowledge.

Tue Apr 17 & 24 8am–12:30pm CIS 722-001Z Deadline: Apr 10 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

PowerPoint 2010 Level 1Review the basic functions and features of PowerPoint 2010 with Gina Isabelli. After an introduction to PowerPoint’s window com-ponents and Help system, learn to create, save, and rearrange presentations. Discover how to format text; use drawing objects; work with graphics; insert tables and charts; use templates and themes, slide masters, and transition effects; and how to proof, run, and print presentations.

Prerequisite: Windows XP/Vista or equivalent knowledge.

Sat Mar 31 8am–5pm CIS 723-001Z Deadline: Mar 23 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

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Microsoft Applications Adobe Applications

Acrobat X Pro Level 1Access information in a PDF document; learn how to create, modify, and review PDFs with Jennifer Davis.

Prerequisite: Experience with computers and Microsoft Office applications.

Sat Jan 28 & Feb 4 9am–1pm GDS 703-001Z Deadline: Jan 20 Fee: $205 (book included) Location: BTCE

Acrobat X Pro Level 2Jennifer Davis will help you further de-velop your Adobe Acrobat 10.0 documents. Create PDFs from technical documents; enhance utility and accessibility of PDF documents; create interactive documents and PDF forms; and more.

Prerequisite: Adobe Acrobat Level 1 or equiva-lent knowledge.

Sat Feb 11 & 18 9am–1pm GDS 704-001Z Deadline: Feb 3 Fee: $205 (book included) Location: BTCE

Introduction to Photoshop CS5 (MAC)Learn from graphic designer Jennifer Davis as she explores the Photoshop interface and uses several tools to select parts of im-ages as well as move, duplicate, and resize images. Learn to use layers and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects. Use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects and per-form adjustments to contrast and color balance. Finally, save images in formats for print and web use.

Prerequisite: MAC OS or equivalent knowledge.

Sat Feb 25 & Mar 3 9am–1pm GDS 700-001Z Deadline: Feb 17 Fee: $205 (book included) Location: PC-C138

Computer Skills

PowerPoint 2010 Level 2Build on the skills and concepts taught in PowerPoint 2010 Level 1 with Gina Isabelli. Practice customizing PowerPoint by modi-fying the ribbon and changing application settings; applying themes and templates; working with SmartArt graphics and tables; adding multimedia content and interac-tive elements to slides; learning about presentation distribution options including PDF, HTML, and online broadcasts. Finally discover how to integrate PowerPoint with Word and Excel.

Prerequisite: PowerPoint 2010 Level 1 or equiva-lent knowledge.

Sat Apr 14 8am–5pm CIS 724-001Z Deadline: Apr 6 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Project 2010 Level 1Review the basic commands and features of Project 2010 with Cassie Bergschneider. Create and modify task lists; establish a project schedule; create calendars; assign resources to tasks; track costs; work with different views and tables; apply filters and groups; sort task and resource data; and resolve resource conflicts.

Prerequisite: Windows XP/Vista or equivalent knowledge and an understanding of project management concepts.

Sat Mar 17 & 24 8am–12:30pm CIS 725-001Z Deadline: Mar 9 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Project 2010 Level 2Build on the concepts and skills you learned in Project 2010 Level 1 with Cassie Bergschneider. Work with templates; cre-ate baseline plans; monitor and update projects; analyze project statistics; handle delays and conflicts; create reports; consoli-date project files; share resources; custom-ize Project; learn to communicate project information by using Project Server 2010; and integrate Project data with other Office applications.

Prerequisite: Project 2010 Level 1 or equivalent knowledge.

Sat May 19 & Jun 2 8am–12:30pm CIS 726-001Z Deadline: May 11 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Word 2010 Level 1Review the basic functions and features of Word 2010. After an introduction to Word’s window components, learn how to use the Help system and navigate documents. Prac-tice entering and editing text; creating and saving documents; enhancing the appear-ance of a document by using various for-matting options; creating tables; inserting headers and footers; proofing and printing documents; and inserting graphics.


Wed Feb 8 & 15 8am–12:30pm CIS 729-001Z Deadline: Feb 1 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Word 2010 Level 2Build on the skills and concepts you learned in Word 2010 Level 1. Work with styles, sec-tions, and columns and use the Navigation pane to work with outlines. Format tables; print labels and envelopes; work with graphics; use document templates; manage document revisions; and work with web features.

Prerequisite: Word 2010 Level 1 or equivalent knowledge.

Wed Mar 14 & 21 8am–12:30pm CIS 730-001Z Deadline: Mar 7 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Word 2010 Level 3Extend the skills and concepts you acquired in Word 2010 Level 2. Perform mail merges; create and use forms and master docu-ments that include a table of contents, a table of figures, footnotes, endnotes, index, bookmarks, cross-references, and web frames; create macros; customize the rib-bon and Quick Access tool bar; and work with XML documents.

Prerequisite: Word 2010 Level 2 or equivalent knowledge.

Wed Apr 11 & 18 8am–12:30pm CIS 731-001Z Deadline: Apr 4 Fee: $165 (book included) Location: BTCE

Location Key: BTCE Business Training & Community Education, 1315 N Mattis Ave, Champaign • CEA Construction Education Alliance, 1319 N Mattis Ave, Champaign • HP Parkland Health Professions, 1309 N Mattis Ave, Champaign • PC-room# Parkland College, 2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign


Adobe Applications

Computer SkillsQuickBooks

Advanced Photoshop CS5 (MAC)Improve your ability to create accurate masks, image effects, retouch images, and automate repetitive tasks with graphic de-signer Jennifer Davis. Work with advanced tools and techniques to create accurate masks and for better image editing flexibil-ity. Create, edit, and save vector paths, and convert a path to a clipping path to prevent pixels outside it from being printed. Create and save swatches, gradients, and patterns to fill image areas. Use Photoshop’s wide range of tools and techniques to create special effects in images. Use the Actions palette to combine a series of commands into a single command and to create key-board shortcuts for frequently used com-mands.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop or equivalent knowledge.

Sat Mar 10 & 17 9am–1pm GDS 706-001Z Deadline: Mar 2 Fee: $205 (book included) Location: PC-C138

Introduction to InDesign CS5 (MAC)Writers, artists, designers, and publishers can communicate to a broader audience than ever before, because InDesign is a powerful design and production tool that offers precision, control, and seamless integration with other Adobe professional graphics software. Jennifer Davis will show you how to use Adobe InDesign to create and deliver eye-catching printed docu-ments. Learn how to set up a new docu-ment, then import, format, and edit text. You will also create lists and tables, import and modify art, and learn how to export to PDF or prepare for printing.

Prerequisite: MAC OS or equivalent knowledge.

Sat Apr 14 & 21 9am–1pm GDS 702-001Z Deadline: Apr 6 Fee: $205 (book included) Location: PC-C138

Advanced InDesign CS5 (MAC)Discover the advanced features with Jen-nifer Davis to create documents that are attractive and have the highest degree of accuracy. Learn to draw within InDesign, apply transparency effects, and use style sheets. You will also work with master pages, layers, XML, and long documents, and learn how to add interactive elements.

Prerequisite: Introduction to InDesign or equiv-alent knowledge.

Sat Apr 28 & May 5 9am–1pm GDS 705-003Z Deadline: Apr 20 Fee: $205 (book included) Location: PC-C138

QuickBooks Premier 2012Paper-and-pencil management of small business finances can become a nightmare. Steve Heidbreder, CPA, will help you ex-plore QuickBooks, the leading choice for managing your books. Learn how to man-age business accounts and checkbooks; reconcile bank statements; produce bud-gets; manage cash flow; create the financial management reports required by banks and the government; and share data with Microsoft Office applications.

Prerequisite: Windows XP/Vista or equivalent knowledge.

Mon–Thu Feb 6–9 6–10pm BUS 710-001Z Deadline: Jan 30 Fee: $265 (book included) Location: BTCE

Mon–Thu Feb 20–23 6–10pm BUS 710-002Z Deadline: Feb 13 Fee: $265 (book included) Location: BTCE

Web & Social Media

Making Your Website Work for YouIs your website tops among Google searches? Are you getting calls from Face-book fans and site visitors? Know why you should HAVE a website in the first place? Join Chuck Bellefontaine as he discusses the value of a website; optimizing your website (and saving thousands in the pro-cess); SEO—getting the most from search engines (using keywords, page titles, con-tent, domain names); website strategy in of-fline marketing; converting site visitors into new contacts; Facebook—how it can bring you more business; blogs, news feeds, and other valuable dynamic content; effective use of Web advertising; increasing profit through multiple sites; and much more!

Fri Apr 27 8am–5pm WBT 565-001Z Deadline: Apr 20 Fee: $95 Location: BTCE

Tue May 15 8am–5pm WBT 565-002Z Deadline: May 8 Fee: $95 Location: BTCE


Home Management Grant Writing

Money Matters

Vocational skills courses are designed to provide training for upgrading employee skills, continuing education, pre-licensing, and certi� cations. Vocational skills credit is awarded for courses numbered 500–999, and such credits do not apply toward baccalaureate or career-oriented programs. Courses numbered 500–999 and certain remedial courses cannot be used to qualify for � nancial aid. For further clari� cation, contact the O� ce of Financial Aid and Veteran Services, 217/351-2222.

Home Buyer’s SeminarLearn about budgeting, pre-qualification, inspection, closing, and other important steps in the home buying process. Discover helpful home maintenance tips and what to do if financial difficulties occur after the purchase. Offered each month throughout the year. Qualified mortgage loan officers from local banks and lending institutions teach all seminars.

The fee covers two persons from the same household and includes a workbook.

Thu Jan 19 & 26 6–8:30pm WBT 963-001Z Deadline: Jan 12

Thu Feb 2 & 9 6–8:30pm WBT 963-002Z Deadline: Jan 26

Thu Mar 1 & 8 6–8:30pm WBT 963-003Z Deadline: Feb 23

Sat Mar 10 9am–2pm WBT 963-004Z Deadline: Mar 3

Thu Apr 5 & 12 6–8:30pm WBT 963-005Z Deadline: Apr 26

Sat Apr 14 9am–2pm WBT 963-006Z Deadline: Apr 7

Thu May 3 & 10 6–8:30pm WBT 963-007Z Deadline: Apr 26

Sat May 12 9am–2pm WBT 963-008Z Deadline: May 5 Fee: $25 (book included) Location: BTCE

Debt Management

Debt-FREE for LifeAchieve financial independence and elimi-nate ALL of your consumer debt, today’s leading cause of stress. Steven Welland will help you develop a personalized plan that will guide you through complete elimina-tion of all debts, including your mortgage, in as little as five to seven years.

Thu Feb 23 5:45–9pm WBT 860-001Z Deadline: Feb 16 Fee: $45 (individual) WBT 860-002Z Deadline: Feb 16 Fee: $55 (couple) Location: BTCE

Introduction to the World of Grant WritingDiscover the basics or deepen your under-standing of grant development with Kim-berly Walsh. Individuals and nonprofit or small business employees will gain a sense of the entire grant proposal process and how to effectively get the attention—and the funding—of grant makers.

Tue Mar 20 6-9pm WBT 747-001Z Deadline: Mar 13 Fee: $75 Location: BTCE

Grant Writing: Project Planning Needs StatementsLet Kimberly Walsh help sharpen your skills in the language of grant seeking. In-dividuals and nonprofit or small business representatives will learn how to clarify and communicate goals, objectives, and out-comes in a proposal that gets your project noticed—and funded. Bring project ideas to develop in class.

Recommended: Introduction to the World of Grant Writing.

Thu Mar 22 6–8pm WBT 748-003Z Deadline: Mar 15 Fee: $55 Location: BTCE

Grant Writing: Budgets, Evaluations, and ReportingLearn to anticipate and develop funding needs into a clear budget, as well as plan for effective evaluation and reporting pro-cesses that will inspire funders’ confidence with Kimberly Walsh. Bring project ideas to develop in class.

Recommended: Introduction to the World of Grant Writing.

Tue Mar 27 6–8pm WBT 749-003Z Deadline: Mar 20 Fee: $55 Location: BTCE

Grant Writing and Proposal Development for NonprofitsGain an understanding of the entire grant proposal process and the basics needed to turn a nonprofit program or a for-profit enterprise into a proposal for funding. Let Kimberly Walsh show you how to find the right grant opportunity for your idea, write a strong proposal that gets your proposal noticed, design program descriptions and budget justifications, and share outcomes and develop strong relationships with funders. Some homework is required.

Prerequisite: basic computer skills.

Thu Mar 29–May 17 6–8:15pm ENG 701-001Z Deadline: Mar 22 Fee: $215 Location: BTCE


Foreign Languages

Beginner Chinese for BusinessKate Buchanan will guide you through ba-sic Mandarin Chinese speaking skills, vocab-ulary, and grammar while you develop your ability to speak Chinese when conducting business in China. Discuss typical business etiquette and customs to conduct a simple conversation in Chinese and become famil-iar with the Chinese culture and business environment.

Wed Mar 7–Apr 25 6:30–8:30pm CHI 700-001Z Deadline: Feb 29 Fee: $205 (book included) Location: BTCE

Spanish

Community SpanishEnglish-speakers will practice speaking common Spanish phrases found in most routine interactions in daily life using an easy-to-use pronunciation system. Join Ana Langlois as she guides you step-by-step through the process and provides basic cul-tural information about Spanish-speaking groups in the hope of informing and edu-cating English-speakers about the unique aspects of Latino culture. Grammar is not covered and no prior knowledge of Spanish is required.

Mon Feb 6–Mar 5 6–9pm SPA 700-001Z Deadline: Jan 30 Location: BTCE Fee: $235 (book and CD included)

Spanish for NursingNon-Spanish speaking nurses will learn basic and specific phrases to provide medi-cal care and attention to Spanish-speaking patients in medical office settings and in hospitals. Emphasis is placed on enhanc-ing quality of patient care. In addition, Ana Langlois will review some aspects of Latino/Hispanic culture as well as guide you through the Spanish pronunciation and speaking process. Grammar is not covered and no prior knowledge of Spanish is re-quired.

Mon Apr 16–May 14 6–9pm SPA 704-001Z Deadline: Apr 9 Location: BTCE Fee: $235 (book and CD included)

Chinese

Command Spanish®

“Real Spanish for Real People”

Training topics available for business and organizations

HEALTHCARESpanish for Dental Staff • Emergency Room Personnel • Nursing • Physician’s Office

LAW ENFORCEMENTSurvival Spanish for Law Enforcement • Correctional Officers • Narcotics Officers • Pro-bation Officers • Highway Drug Interdictions • Jail Facilities

INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURINGSpanish for Construction Sites • Industry, Manufacturing, and Warehousing • Spanish Speakers in the Workplace

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESSurvival Spanish for School Administrators, Teachers, and Support Staff

PUBLIC SAFETYSurvival Spanish for Paramedics and EMTs • Emergency Spanish for Fire Fighters

BUSINESS AND COMMERCESpanish for Business Professionals • Retail Sales • Hotel and Motel Staff • Bank Tellers, Secretaries, and Receptionists • Insurance Agents • Landscaping • Restaurant Staff • Fast Food Restaurants • Child Care Facilities • Automobile Sales and Service • Spanish for Requesting Personal Information and Data • Doing Business in Latin America

PROGRAM FEATURES• Industry-specific language• Generic Spanish — wide applicability among different Hispanic groups• Phonetic Encoding — complete and easy-to-use phonetic system of sound approxi-

mations to aid in pronunciation• Certified Instructors trained by Command Spanish®, Inc.• Easily Customized• As an official registered provider of Command Spanish® programs, Parkland Business

Training can customize any course to meet the specific needs of your organization or group.

Command Spanish classes now offered ONLINE!These online programs offer:• Flexibility to fit your schedule• Self-paced learning• The ability to start the course at ANY time• Lessons based on adult education principles

No prior knowledge of Spanish required! $99 www.parkland.edu/businesstraining

Command Spanish®



Career TrainingFood Service and Dietary Manager Real Estate

Food Service SanitationFulfill the Illinois certification requirement for food handlers with Carolyn Daniel, a Registered ServSafe® Food Safety Instructor with over 15 years experience teaching the Food Service Sanitation certification course. Topics include food-borne illness, time-temperature control, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitizing, HACCP, food safety, preparation and serving, cross-contamina-tion, government regulations, and more. In addition to becoming state certified, candi-dates who successfully complete this course are eligible for the ServSafe® Food Safety Certification Examination for an additional fee.

Tue Feb 14–Mar 6 Test: Mar 13 5:30–9:30pm FSS 610-001Z Fee: $115 (book additional) Location: BTCE Deadline: Feb 7

Tue May 1–22 Test: May 29 5:30–9:30pm FSS 610-002Z Fee: $115 (book additional) Location: BTCE Deadline: Apr 24

Food Service RefresherIllinois food service sanitation certificates are valid for five years, and must be re-newed BEFORE they expire. The Illinois De-partment of Public Health allows NO EXCEP-TIONS to this rule. Complete this refresher course to keep your certification current.

To be eligible for a Food Service Refresher course, you must have a current valid certifica-tion and complete the refresher course before your current certification expires.

Tue Feb 14 & 21 5:30–9:30pm WBT 701-001Z Deadline: Feb 7 Fee: $45 Location: BTCE

Tue May 1 & 8 5:30–9:30pm WBT 701-002Z Deadline: Apr 24 Fee: $45 Location: BTCE

Fast Track Dietary ManagerIf you are working in the field of dietetics and foodservice and are ready to advance your career, this 120-hour course is for you. Jane Valentine will cover basic nutrition, introduction to medical nutrition therapy, foodservice management, human re-sources, and food safety. In addition to the class work, you will complete the required 150-hour internship to be eligible to sit for the Dietary Manager Exam.

The Fast Track Dietary Manager has been ac-credited by the Dietary Manager Association. Students that complete this course are eligible to sit for the Dietary Manager examination.

ONLINE: Jan 16–Jun 15 DTP 700-W001Z Deadline: Jan 9 Fee: $889 (book additional)

ONLINE: Feb 20–Jul 13 DTP 700-W002Z Deadline: Feb 13 Fee: $889 (book additional)

A Landlord’s Guide to Smart Property ManagementIf you have rental property or are consider-ing purchasing rental property, this 15-hour course will provide you with the tools pro-fessional property managers use to attain and maintain their goals, minimize losses, and maximize income. Margaret Mead will show you how to operate a rental business like a professional. Topics include tenant selection, codes and regulation compliance, legal action process, tenant occupancy, record keeping, and budget control.

Tue/Thu Mar 27–Apr 10 6–9pm RES 723-001Z Deadline: Mar 20 Fee: $215 (book included) Location: BTCE


Career TrainingEPA Section 608 Home InspectionReal Estate

Parkland College Business Training is an Illinois Association of Realtors® Licensing & Training Center

Illinois Licensing RequirementsThose eligible to obtain an Illinois Broker’s license must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma (or equivalent), and successfully completed 90 hours of pre-license education (RES 750 & 751). Broker candidates must also complete 30 hours of Broker post-licensing education (RES 754 & 755) during the pre-renewal period in which the courses are taken. Students must attend a minimum of 90% of all course sessions and receive a passing grade on the final course examination in order to qualify for a Uniform Real Estate Transcript. A Uniform Real Estate Transcript is required to take the state examination.

Broker Pre-License TopicsFulfill 75 of the required 90 hours of pre-license education with this state-approved course taught by Harrison Strange. Course topics include Illinois real estate license law and rules; Illinois law specific to real estate ownership, rental, and transfer; and federal law, including fair housing, antitrust, and common law.

Mon/Wed Feb 6–Apr 30 6–9pm RES 750-001Z Deadline: Jan 30 Fee: $575 (book additional) Location: BTCE

Broker Pre-License PrinciplesFulfill 15 of the 90 hours of pre-license education with this state-approved course taught by Harrison Strange. This interac-tive course allows you to apply what you learned in the 75-hour Broker Pre-License Topics (RES 750); practice dealing with buy-ers and sellers in a safe environment using the laws and rules reviewed in RES 750; receive useful insight and practical aware-ness of the proper application of the laws and rules.

Prerequisite: Broker Pre-License Topics (RES 750).

Mon/Wed May 7–21 6–9pm RES 751-001Z Deadline: Apr 30 Fee: $175 (book additional) Location: BTCE

EPA Section 608 Review/TestingStay in compliance with Clean Air laws with this three-hour review session and EPA-approved test. Bruce Hinman will review proper procedures for EPA compliance dur-ing the morning session and administer the test in the afternoon. Once you complete and pass the exam, you will receive an EPA-approved certification card from ESCO Institute.

Sat Apr 21 Review: 8:30–11:30am WBT 319-001Z Exam: 1–5pm Deadline: Apr 13 Location: BTCE Fee: $145 (book included)

EPA Section 608 RetestSat Apr 21 Exam: 1–5pm WBT 318-001Z Deadline: Apr 13 Fee: $75 Location: BTCE

R-410A Safety

R-410A Safety Cert Review/TestHVACR service personnel need to know the facts to keep safe. The EPA established the phase out of the HCFC R-22 with no produc-tion or importing beginning 2020. As of January 1, 2010, equipment manufacturers are required to phase out the use of HCFC R-22 in new units. Prepare for R-410A Safety Certification with Bruce Hinman. During the morning session, review safe handling, proper charging, operating characteristics, proper applications, and general use of R-410A refrigerant. In the afternoon, you will take the exam. Once you complete and pass the exam, you will receive an EPA-approved certification card from ESCO Institute. To prepare for the R-410A Safety Certification, participants are encouraged to pick up the manual prior to the review and testing session.

Sat Apr 28 Review: 8:30–11:30am WBT 541-001Z Exam: 1–5pm Deadline: Apr 20 Location: BTCE Fee: $155 (book included)

Introduction to Home InspectionHelp home buyers uncover the true condi-tion of the home they want to buy, as a full- or part-time home inspector. Prepare for the Illinois Home Inspection licensing Exam with this state-approved course led by pro-fessionals from the Bellman Group. Review housing structure, client communication, professionalism, and inspection determined trouble areas: poor workmanship, weather damage, age-related non-performance, and deferred maintenance. Course com-bines classroom videos, online testing, reading, and live inspection opportunities. Email access and an internet connection are required.

ONLINE: Mar 5–May 26; CLASSROOM: Sat Apr 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 8am–5pm RES 735-001HZ Deadline: Feb 27 Location: BTCE Fee: $1,275 (book included)

Attend the FREE Home Inspection Information Session and save $275!

Sat, Feb 18, 1–3pm

What you’ll gain:• Important details about the 7-day

blended learning course• Opportunity to ask questions• $275 discount toward the Home In-

spection Pre-License course• Insight into the home inspection

profession

To register, call Business Training at 217/351-2235.


Medical Billing and Coding ProfessionalProfessional medical billers and coders, trained to collect, analyze, and manage vital health care information, are in high demand today! Learn health information technol-ogy/management basics, clinical classifica-tion systems, computerized statistics, CPT/ICD-9 coding, billing in physician’s office and clinical reimbursement, and more with Dawn Peterson. Prepare for the Certifying Coding Associate (CCA) and NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exams and complete an externship. Note: concur-rent enrollment in HCS 775 and HCS 776 (60 hours of externship) required.

Prerequisites: high school diploma or equiva-lent, high school reading comprehension and a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Individuals with prior drug convictions or other felonies may be prohibited from obtaining certification and/or employment.

Tue/Thu Feb 21–Aug 2 6–9:45pm (no class Mar 20 & 22) Deadline: Feb 14 HCS 775-001Z/HCS 776-001NZ Fee: $2,675 (books, lab materials included) Location: BTCE Externship: Aug 6–Sep 14 Final Exam: Sep 18 Graduation: Sep 20

Professional Pharmacy TechnicianPrepare to effectively assist in pharmaceuti-cal preparations, complete daily required tasks in the general pharmacy environ-ment, and get ready for the pharmacy technician certification examination with instructor Dianna Black. Training is geared towards those interested in becoming phar-macy technicians, pre-pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians who have not yet passed the national certification exam, or those with a healthcare background look-ing to strengthen their current skills. Review various pharmacy practice settings, drug information, basic physiology, and daily pharmacy operations. Practice math con-cepts and calculations needed to become a nationally certified pharmacy technician.

Prerequisites: high school diploma or equiva-lent, high school math and reading compre-hension, and the ability to read and write the English language. Individuals with prior drug convictions or other felonies may be prohibited from obtaining certification, employment, and/or a license.

Mon/Wed Jan 30–May 9 6–9:40 pm (no class Mar 19 & 21) HCS 770-001Z Deadline: Jan 23 Location: BTCE Fee: $1,399 (books, lab materials included)

Pharmacy Technician

Career TrainingMedical Coding CDL

FREE Pharmacy Technician Information Session

Wed, Jan 11, 6–7pm

What you’ll gain:• Important details about the 105-hour

course• Opportunity to ask questions• Insight into a career as a Pharmacy

Technician


Tractor Trailer TrainingComplete vehicle training to prepare you for an entry-level position in the trucking industry, plus a lot more! Designed for individuals with little or no commercial driv-ing experience, Parkland College Tractor Trailer Driver Training Program provided by Premier CDL Training Services, LLC includes everything you need to receive a Com-mercial Drivers License. Receive DOT rules, regulations, and log books; a CDL learner’s permit and endorsement preparation; and thorough instruction in map reading, trip planning, and yard and road vehicle handling. Complete the Illinois Secretary of State administered Class A test and receive a certificate after successfully completing the course. Prior to starting the course, in-dividuals must provide a copy of their DOT drug screening and physical. Full-time courses start every month. Please call 217/353-2106 for an appoint-ment today! Fee: $3,895 (book included) Location: BTCE

FREE Medical Billing and Coding Information Session

Tue, Jan 24, 6–7pm

What you’ll gain:• Important details about the 240-hour

course• Opportunity to ask questions• Insight into a career as a medical bill-

ing and coding professional



Workplace Safety

Continuing Professional Education

First Responder CertificationPrepare for the First Responder certification with licensed paramedic Troy Dunn and learn about the EMS system; legal/ethi-cal issues; the human body; transporting patients; airway management and patient vitals; patient assessment and intervention; and medical emergencies involving varying injuries, childbirth, infants, and children.

Upon successful completion, participants will be certified with the Illinois Department of Pub-lic Health for four years.

Tue/Thu Apr 3–May 8 1–5pm WBT 811-001Z Deadline: Mar 27 Fee: $225 (book additional) Location: BTCE

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry OutreachTom Grey will examine a variety of OSHA General Industry safety and health stan-dards as well as answer questions about OSHA procedures. Topics include electri-cal, walking/working surfaces, exit routes, emergency action plans, fire prevention and protection, personal protective equip-ment, flammable combustible liquids, machine guarding, hazard communication, introduction to industrial hygiene, blood-borne pathogens,ergonomics, and safety and health.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Out-reach card.

Wed/Thu May 16 & 17 8:30am–3:30pm CIT 612-002Z Deadline: May 2 Fee: $205 Location: BTCE

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry OutreachEntry-level employees will learn about con-struction safety and health as it relates to OSHA with Tom Grey. Course topics include electrical; fall protection; personal protec-tive and lifesaving equipment; materials handling, storage, use and disposal; tools, scaffolds, cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and conveyors; stairways and ladders; and excavations.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Outreach card.

Wed/Thu Feb 8 & 9 8:30am–3:30pm CIT 612-001Z Deadline: Jan 25 Fee: $205 (book included) Location: BTCE

Forklift Train the TrainerDevelop your own in-house forklift trainer! Tom Grey will help you learn the best class-room training techniques, exciting teaching tools, and a step-by-step training program that will help you comply with OSHA train-ing requirements. Forklift certification is not required to obtain your trainers certifica-tion.

Mon Mar 12 8am–5pm EST 700-001Z Deadline: Feb 27 Fee: $205 Location: BTCE

Risk Analysis

Risk Decision Analysis for ManagersDo your professional decisions have an im-pact on your company’s or project’s success in manufacturing, government, healthcare, retail, banking, agriculture, or related fields? Such risky, vital, and complex determina-tions should be based not on decision-maker intuition, but on quantifiable, thorough, and communicable information. Learn to recognize, categorize, solve, and communicate complex risk and decision situations with easy-to-use, hands-on tools from The DecisionTools Suite® software. Dr. Borinara Park will show you how to apply these forecasting, optimization, and statisti-cal devices toward quantifiable, practical industry-based solutions.

Course fee includes a trial version of the training software and lunch. Participants are required to bring their own notebook computer.

Sat Feb 25 & Mar 3 8am–5pm MGT 766-001Z Deadline: Feb 17 Fee: $1,650 Location: BTCE

Project Management

Project Management CertificateIf you are looking for a better way to manage projects or are new to the field of project management, join Ron Meier for comprehensive training (24 hours of lecture and 24 hours of online exercises) in the principles and core process areas of project management. Discover practical, fundamental project management skills to help you learn how to manage budgets, meet deadlines, coordinate diverse groups of people and tasks, solve problems, and achieve results.

Participants will be assigned a project by the instructor. Upon successful completion, stu-dents receive a certificate of completion from Parkland College.

Tue Jan 31, Feb 14, 28, Mar 13, 27, Apr 10, 24, May 8 6–9pm MGT 750-001HZ Deadline: Jan 24 Location: BTCE Fee: $1,895 (book included)


Continuing Professional EducationAMA University Certificate Programs

A Manager’s Guide to Human BehaviorJoin Karen Deering and discover how to inspire employees to higher performance; maximize your positive impact on others; develop more productive working relationships by communicating in sensitive, non-threatening ways; establish rapport and mutual trust; give and receive performance feedback; and really understand people’s needs.

Tue/Thu Jan 17 & 19 1–5pm MGT 735-001Z Deadline: Jan 10 Fee: $265 (book included) Location: BTCE

First-Line SupervisionKaren Deering will help you gain the confidence and know-how you need to achieve and maintain supervisory success in the contemporary workplace. Learn how to make a successful transition from staff to su-pervisor; develop your own leadership style; establish a partnership with your boss; give feedback to improve performance; build a top-perform-ing team; effectively manage time and stress; and motivate and counsel employees.

Tue/Thu Feb 14 & 16 1–5pm MGT 738-001Z Deadline: Feb 7 Fee: $265 (book included) Location: BTCE

Fundamentals of Human ResourcesCindy Guthrie will discuss how to recruit, select, interview, and hire em-ployees in full compliance with federal and state laws; establish a valid testing program; guard against charges of negligent hiring and discrimi-nation; write job descriptions and specifications; develop cost-effective, competitive compensation and benefits programs; and much more in this important workshop.

Tue/Thu Mar 6–15 1–5pm MGT 730-001Z Deadline: Feb 28 Fee: $355 (book included) Location: BTCE

NEWPerformance ManagementJoin Cindy Guthrie as she examines various performance management techniques such as 360° feedback, surveys, and performance appraisals. Performance management provides the knowledge and tools needed to design and implement a workable system that benefits the organization and inspires employees to manage their own performance.

Tue/Thu Apr 17 & 19 1–5pm MGT 755-001Z Deadline: Apr 10 Fee: $265 (book included) Location: BTCE

NEWCommunication Skills for ManagersUtilize proven techniques to improve your communication skills by increasing reading, writing, speaking, and listening proficiency. Using real-life scenarios and interactive exercises, Karen Deering will introduce practical concepts and techniques that will help you communicate more effectively with others, deliver your messages clearly, ask questions and make successful presentations.

Tue/Thu May 15 & 17 1–5pm MGT 737-001Z Deadline: May 8 Fee: $265 (book included) Location: BTCE

Sponsored by Parkland College Business Training in cooperation with the American Management Association.All courses qualify for PHR/SPHR recertification credits through SHRM. Earn your AMA University Certificate in LESS than 12 months!

Learn how you can receive a $250 REBATE by completing an AMA certificate through Parkland College! Call 217/351-2235 for details.

AMA University Certificate Programs 2012 ScheduleHuman Resources Certificate (H)

To receive the AMA Certificate in Human Re-sources, you must complete 6 AMA Human Resources specific courses:

Fundamentals of Human ResourcesMar 6, 8, 13, & 15

NEW! Performance ManagementApr 17 & 19

Fair, Square, and Legal: A Manager’s Guide to Safe Hiring, Managing, and Firing PracticesJun 12 & 14

Performance Appraisals: Strategies for SuccessJul 17 & 19

Compensation: How to Develop Effective Reward ProgramsOct 16 & 18

NEW! How to Manage TrainingDec 11 & 13

Management Certificate (M)To receive the AMA Certificate in Management, you must complete 6 AMA Management spe-cific courses:

A Manager’s Guide to Human BehaviorJan 17 & 19

NEW! Communication Skills for ManagersMay 15 & 17

Fair, Square, and Legal: A Manager’s Guide to Safe Hiring, Managing, and Firing PracticesJun 12 & 14


NEW! How to Build High-Performance TeamsAug 14 & 16

Delegating for Business SuccessNov 13 & 15

Supervision Certificate (S)To receive the AMA Certificate in Supervision, you must complete 6 AMA Supervision specific courses:

First-Line SupervisionFeb 14 & 16

NEW! Performance ManagementApr 17 & 19


NEW! How to Build High-Performance TeamsAug 14 & 16

NEW! Making Teams WorkSep 18 & 20

Delegating for Business SuccessNov 13 & 15



The Parkland College Leadership Series consists of 14 unique courses designed to enhance and develop the skills of extraordinary lead-ership. Participants must complete a minimum of 45 hours consisting of 4 required courses AND 7 of 10 optional courses in order to qualify for the certificate. * Denotes required course

Receive a FREE $125 class after completing 10 of 14 Leadership Certificate Series classes!

Leadership Certificate Series

Communicating for Superior Teamwork: Managing Your Communication Style*Today’s competitive marketplace demands that organizations do more with less—not an easy task. To accomplish it, organiza-tions need to find ways to work smarter and faster, relying more and more on the knowledge and skills of teams—specifically high-performing teams. Explore the essence of teamwork and effective communication. This program employs the Classic DiSC instrument to provide participants with a better understanding of their own communication style, while offering them expanded opportunities for team building practice.

Paid registrants will be issued an access code in order to complete an online DiSC personal profile assessment. The assessment must be com-pleted by Jan 19.

Thu Jan 26 8am–noon WBT 805-001Z Deadline: Jan 12 Fee: $175 (book included) Location: BTCE

The Principles and Qualities of Genuine Leadership*More than ever, everyone in an organization needs a deep knowl-edge of leadership best practices and help in tailoring those prac-tices to their own situations. Discover the five universal leadership qualities and six basic principles that help individuals become genuine leaders who can translate intentions into reality. Learn about the critical leadership qualities that contribute to personal and organizational success, and discuss how applying the six ba-sic principles can help leaders to develop the qualities of genuine leadership.

Thu Feb 16 8am–noon WBT 802-001Z Deadline: Feb 9 Fee: $125 (book included) Location: BTCE

Coaching: Developing Others*Individual contributors face regular challenges in performing their work, and a supervisor’s job is to help them work through these challenges. Sometimes the best help a coach can give is to assure employees they have the ability to make decisions and solve problems on their own. Learn how coaching can benefit those being developed, the manager, and the overall organiza-tion. Learn how to recognize the challenges faced in developing others; demonstrate a variety of listening and asking techniques to help others feel confident making decisions; and conduct-focused development conversations that result in professional development and growth.

Thu Mar 15 8am–noon WBT 637-001Z Deadline: Mar 8 Fee: $125 (book included) Location: BTCE

NEW Get Control of Email and Information ManagementOverwhelmed by email and lost information or files? Discover how to get more done; increase productivity by eliminating un-necessary email; organize your inbox; create effective messages; discover time-saving tips; improve email etiquette; reduce legal liability; choose the best communication tool; organize informa-tion; find and locate information quickly; make better decisions with the right information; and create an ordered, stress-free folder structure. Materials include workbooks, desktop reference tools, calculator, and a copy of the best selling book The Hamster Revolution: How to Manage Email Before it Manages You, with foreword by the legendary Ken Blanchard.

Thu Mar 29 8am–noon WBT 320-001Z Deadline: Mar 22 Fee: $175 (book included) Location: BTCE

Providing Constructive FeedbackTo know how well they are doing, employees need regular feed-back from their manager. Providing constructive feedback not only helps solve problems, but also can work to prevent potential problems from growing to the point at which they have a nega-tive impact on others and the organization.Discuss how to provide constructive feedback in a way that builds openness and mutual respect, and promotes problem solving and learning. Participants will complete a variety of activities that explore the key actions for providing constructive feedback, techniques for encouraging involvement and handling challeng-ing responses, planning a feedback conversation, and providing constructive feedback.

Thu Apr 26 8am–noon WBT 795-001Z Deadline: Apr 19 Fee: $125 (book included) Location: BTCE

Communication Excellence: Managing Performance with DiSCIn Communicating for Superior Teamwork™ you gained a new understanding for why we act the way and say the things we do—after all, it is who we are! Using the DiSC model to evaluate our team members can be useful, but what do we do once we know their preferred communication style? Using the New Every-thing DiSC Management Profile, you will explore the differences between an individual’s primary communication style and his or her preferred leadership style. Delving deeper into the dynam-ics of teams, Communication Excellence™ provides actionable insights into conflict resolution, team building, leadership, and coaching. Paid registrants will be issued an access code in order to complete an online assessment. The assessment must be com-pleted by May 17.

Thu May 24 8am–noon WBT 851-001Z Deadline: May 10 Fee: $175 (book included) Location: BTCE



Certified Nursing Assistant


CNA 21 Skills RecertificationThis is an Illinois Department of Public Health Approved evaluation session in-tended for CNAs who need to update their 21 skills for recertification. Initial class meets for two hours at Parkland College on Mat-tis. To complete the update, students are required to schedule a three-hour on-site clinical session with a Parkland College in-structor at a long-term care facility.

Tue Jan 17 6–9pm WBT 501-001Z Deadline: Jan 10

Wed Feb 8 noon–3pm WBT 501-002Z Deadline: Feb 1

Tue Mar 6 6–9pm WBT 501-003Z Deadline: Feb 28

Wed Apr 11 noon–3pm WBT 501-004Z Deadline: Apr 4

Tue May 8 6–9pm WBT 501-005Z Deadline: May 1

Fee: $125 Location: HP-H102/H109

CPR for Healthcare Providers

Option 1: Online and Hands-on Skills Session and TestComplete “BLS for Healthcare Providers Online part 1”at www.onlineaha.org and print your certificate of completion.Fee: $19.95 (to be paid online).Register for one of the sessions below to com-plete a hands-on skills session (Part 2) and then a skills test (Part 3) with an American Heart Association instructor.

Upon successful completion of Parts 2 and 3, you will be issued an American Heart Associa-tion BLS–Healthcare Provider Course Comple-tion Card.

Tue Jan 17 Deadline: Jan 10

WBT 500-001Z 3:30–4pm WBT 500-002Z 4–4:30pm WBT 500-003Z 4:30–5pm WBT 500-004Z 5–5:30pm

Wed Feb 8 Deadline: Feb 1


Tue Mar 6 Deadline: Feb 28


Wed Apr 11 Deadline: Apr 4


Tue May 8 Deadline: May 1


Fee: $30 Location: HP-H102/H105

Option 2: Instructor-led and Hands-on Skills Session and TestComplete a four-hour traditional instructor-led class, hands-on skills session, and skills test with an American Heart Association instructor.

Upon successful completion, you will be issued an American Heart Association BLS–Health-care Provider Course Completion Card.

Sat Jan 14 Deadline: Jan 6

WBT 491-001Z 8am–noon WBT 491-002Z 1–5pm

Sat Feb 11 Deadline:Feb 3


Sat Mar 10 Deadline:Mar 2


Sat Apr 14 Deadline: Apr 6


Sat May 12 Deadline: May 4


Fee: $60 Location: HP-H106

CPR for Healthcare ProvidersNow offering two options for completing the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider (HCP) certification.

Vocational skills courses are designed to provide training for upgrading employee skills, continuing education, pre-licensing, and certi� cations. Vocational skills credit is awarded for courses numbered 500–999, and such credits do not apply toward baccalaureate or career-oriented programs. Courses numbered 500–999 and certain remedial courses cannot be used to qualify for � nancial aid. For further clari� cation, contact the O� ce of Financial Aid and Veteran Services, 217/351-2222.


Dental Hygiene Massage Therapy


Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist (Hybrid)Discover the essential skills and knowledge for safe and effective administration of lo-cal anesthesia in dental hygiene practice. Discuss the integration of anatomy, physi-ology, and pharmacology as they relate to the administration of local anesthesia. Clinical sessions with Liz Jinks are included to develop competency and confidence in the techniques of administering local anesthesia. The online instruction must be completed prior to the lab session.

Prerequisites: Illinois Dental Hygiene Licensure and current CPR certification.

ONLINE: Mar 19–May 6 LAB: Mon/Thu May 7 & 10 8am–5pm HCS 631-001HZ Deadline: Mar 12 Fee: $655 (book additional) Location: PC-L157

Nitrous Oxide Sedation for the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant (Hybrid)Registered dental hygienists and expe-rienced dental assistants will receive a comprehensive introduction to conscious sedation with the opportunity to practice the administration and monitoring of ni-trous oxide in the clinical session with Kim Pankau. Topics include areas of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and dental emergencies. Lectures consist of 10 units of online study and submission of answers fol-lowing each unit, which must be completed prior to the lab session.

Prerequisites: Illinois Dental Hygiene Licensure or 1,000 hours of assisting experience, and cur-rent CPR certification.

ONLINE: Apr 10–May 3 LAB: Fri, May 4 1–5pm HCS 620-001HZ Deadline: Apr 3 Fee: $365 (book additional) Location: PC-L157

Essential Oils for Emotional HealthJoin Sara Holmes in a discovery of how essential oils and aromatherapy affect well-being. The mind/body connection in health and wellness will be explored. Tra-ditional and complementary therapies for emotional health issues will be discussed. Emotional health topics include anxiety, stress, excessive worrying, lack of mental focus, depression, grief, anger, and mental fatigue. Enrollment is open to both licensed massage therapists and lay people.

This course may be applied towards fulfilling the State of Illinois requirement for Licensed Massage Therapists to complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years. NCBTMB Continuing Education credits also available.

Sat Apr 28 9am–5pm HCS 762-001Z Deadline: Apr 20 Fee: $155 Location: BTCE

PNMT for the Arm and HandThis one-day intensive session examines hand and arm issues including repetitive strain injuiries (RSI) and other problems seen in everyday clinical practice. Arm and hand problems are extremely interesting and clearly in the soft-tissue domain, yet many therapists are not well familiar with the anatomy and possible pathologies. This is a complex area, but who better to treat it than people who use their hands as the tools for healing? Doug Nelson will take you to the next level of effectiveness with RSI problems. You will assess specific muscles for individual involvement and treat each appropriately.

Participants are required to bring their own massage table.

Thu Mar 15 8am–5pm MSG 640-001Z Deadline: Mar 8 Fee: $170 Location: BTCE ($195 after Mar 8)


Online Career Training Programs

Enroll Today!All materials are included in the program fees. Each course has an instructor assigned

to answer student questions and solve student problems.

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Pharmacy TechnicianThis nationally recognized Pharmacy Technicianonline course and training program teaches theskills needed to gain employment as a PharmacyTech in either the hospital or retail setting.

Six Sigma Black BeltCourse material provides an in-depth look at theSix Sigma Black Belt DMAIC problem-solvingmethodology, as well as deployment and projectdevelopment approaches.

Six Sigma Green BeltThe six sigma green belt online training programencompasses all aspects of running a six sigmagreen belt business, including management,service delivery, design, production, andcustomer satisfaction.

AutoCAD 2009Learn the skills needed to create and edit simpledrawings and gradually introduce more advancedAutoCAD skills.

Medical Billing &Coding+Medical TerminologyThe medical billing and coding + medicalterminology Program will prepare you for anentry-level position doing medical billing orcoding, while also teaching you proper medicalterminology and spelling.

Administrative MedicalSpecialist with Medical Billingand CodingGet the skills you need to become anadministrative medical specialist, medical billingspecialist, or a medical coder.

Event Management & DesignFrom planning to pyrotechnics, the eventmanagement and design online training programwill teach you everything you need to know tocreate events that are truly special.

Bookkeeping the Easy Way withQuickbooks.Master basic bookkeeping and accounting skillsusing QuickBooks 2010.

CompTIA A+ Certi�cationTrainingTake your �rst step toward a career as a securityprofessional and prepare yourself for theCompTIA™ Security+ certi�cation exam as youmaster the basics of system security, networkinfrastructure, access control, and organizationalsecurity.

Prepare for employment in some of today’s

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Register Today!How to Register

PaymentDeadlines• Payment must be received by the registration deadline.• All previously billed but unpaid charges on student accounts will be

assessed a monthly service charge of 1 percent.

By Credit Card• Payment may be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or

American Express.• Credit card payment may be made online at my.parkland.edu.

1. From Main Menu select Student Financial Information2. Select Pay on My Account3. If you are registered, complete Payment Amount, select Payment

Type, select submit and it will walk you through the steps to com-plete your credit card information.

By Agency, Organization, or Company• Fees paid by your company, the Department of Rehabilitation, or

some other grant must be authorized on your account In the Busi-ness Office by the registration deadline of your workshop/course. For more information, call 217/351-2420.

Refunds• Refunds are processed by the Business Office, 217/351-2233.• You will be responsible for payment of fees associated with these

workshops/courses unless you officially drop BEFORE the first day of the workshop/course.

• If the college cancels a course, your drop from the course and your refund of all fees are processed automatically.

Returned Check Charge• If a check is returned to Parkland by the bank for any reason, a $15

service charge applies.• If collection on a returned check must be made by a collection

agency, there are additional collection agency fees.• In some instances, a returned check may result in cancellation of your

registration.

Satisfaction GuaranteeIf you are not completely satisfied with the workshop/course, please call Parkland Business Training at 217/351-2235 within 30 days.

Corporate ClientsLet Parkland Business Training customize credit or noncredit courses at your location or ours at times to best fit your needs. Joe Streit: 217/353-2103 [email protected] Henderson: 217/353-2101 [email protected]

Four Ways to Register 1. Online a. CONTINUING STUDENTS

Logon to my.parkland.edu.1. In WebAdvisor, select Registration2. Select Search/Register for Sections3. Select Term from drop down = Continuing

Education 20124. Select Subject (examples: MGT = Management, CIS =

Computer Applications, WBT=Business Training) and click submit

5. Select the course and section you wish, scroll down and select submit

6. Select action (Register or Remove from list), scroll down and select submit

7. Review your registration and select OK b. NEW STUDENTS

You must complete the application process before enrolling in a class. Go to www.parkland.edu, click on Future students and click Apply now. Once your application is submitted, it will be processed by the Admissions office in 1–2 business days.

c. ed2go Online Career TrainingGo to www.gatlineducation.com/parkland

2. In PersonBusiness Training & Community Education 1315 N. Mattis, Champaign Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm

3. By Mail If you wish to register by mail, please complete the Registration form on page 12 and mail with payment to:Parkland College Business Training 1315 N. Mattis Ave. Champaign, IL 61821

4. By Fax Fax the completed form to Parkland College Business Training — 217/351-5928. Registrations will be processed in the order they are received.

LocationAll courses will be held at 1315 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign, unless otherwise noted.

Disability StatementIf you believe you have a disability for which you may need an ac-commodation (e.g. use of assistive technology or other classroom assistance), please contact the Office of Disability Services, Parkland College room X148, 217/353-2338 or [email protected].

Parkland College ensures equal educational opportunities are offered to all students regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/Vietnam veteran era, age, or religion, and is Section 504/ADA compliant. For additional infor-mation or accommodations, call 217/351-2551.


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Parkland’s updated Real Estate Broker classes comply with recent changes in state requirements, preparing you for licensing in this exciting field. Parkland Business Training is an Illinois Association of REALTORS® Licensing & Training Center.

See page 7 for details or contact us at 217/351-2235 or [email protected].

Base your professional, company-impacting decisions on more than intuition! With easy-to-use, hands-on strategies from The DecisionTools Suite® software, you can recognize, categorize, and solve complex yet quantifiable company risks and decision situations, generating practical industry-based solutions you can communicate thoroughly to stakeholders. Let Dr. Borinara Park show you how.

See page 9 for more details!

Interested in a Career in Real Estate?

Parkland Has Your Tools for Business Success

To register or for more information: 217/351-2235 or [email protected] N. Mattis Ave., Champaign • www.parkland.edu/businesstraining

About the InstructorHarrison Strange has 36 years of

experience in many aspects of the

real estate profession. He has held

positions in sales, management,

training, and consulting, and many

years in education. As an instructor,

he brings a thorough understand-

ing of the profession to all of his

classes. That is proven by his stu-

dents returning for future classes

and required continuing education.

Risk/Decision Analysis

Suitable for all industry decisionmakers!Manufacturing • Government • Healthcare • Retail • Banking • Agriculture • More

Non-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGE PAID

Champaign, IllinoisPermit No. 268

New Classes for AMA University Certificates and Parkland Leadership Series!New for spring! AMA University Certificate classes in communication skills and performance management provide the tools you need to connect with and inspire your employees. Plus, our new Leadership Series’ optional course in email and information management offers the latest techniques for creating a chaos-free desktop!

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