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Workplace Professional Certificate 5Human Resources Management 6

Real Estate Salesperson's Pre-Licensing 7Microsoft Office Certificate 13

Photography Certificates 15Videography & Video Editing 16

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Fall 2017University of North Georgia Professional & Continuing Education Catalog

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Training thousands of employees each year, UNG Division of Professional and Continuing Education is positioned to deliver courses and training that lead to job growth and creation and support business retention and recruitment. Our entrepreneurial approach to talent development ensures quick-to-market training that is flexible, responsive, and innovative. By customizing courses we provide your business with training that addresses key issues within your specific organization while keeping an eye on the bottom line.

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Online: www.ung.edu/ce

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In Person: You may register in person at our Gainesville and Dahlonega campuses and at our Cumming City Hall location.

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Project Management 2

Lean Six Sigma 3

Leadership & Supervision 4

Human Resources 6

Real Estate 7

Healthcare 8

Certification & Licensure 11

Computer 12

Photography 14

Videography 16

Language 17

Personal Enrichment 18

Recreation & Safety 19

Oconee 20

Driver's Education 21

Contents Fall 2017

Certificate Programs

2 Project Management Certificate

3 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

4 Leadership & Supervision Master Certificate

5 Workplace Professional Certificate

6 Human Resources Management Certificate

7 Real Estate Salesperson's Pre-licensing

8 Healthcare Certificates

11 ServSafe Certification

11 Electrical & Plumbing Recertification

13 Microsoft Office Certificate

15 Photography Certificates

16 Multimedia Arts Certificate (Online)

21 Driver's Education

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you must cancel, you must notify us in writing at least 3 business days before the course begins. There is a $20 processing fee for cancellations. For courses costing $200 or more, the processing charge is 10% of the total fee. No refunds will be given on cancellations made within 3 business days of the course starting date. See ung.edu/ce/faq for more details.

UNG PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (PMC)Project Management is a growing field increasingly used by businesses of all sizes to provide a framework for accomplishing goals. Learn to apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a broad range of activities in order to successfully meet predetermined project requirements. In our global economy, completing a project on time and on budget can determine a business’s success or failure. Every project is different, but all projects share the same potential to achieve superior results if ideas are appropriately and purposefully guided into reality. Understanding effective project management principles can help your organization implement both large-scale and small-scale projects on time, on budget, with minimal disruption and with maximum success!

A Certificate in Project Management will be awarded to anyone who successfully completes all three courses in the series.

The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the

Project Management Institute, Inc.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONS (PMC)Fee: $699, Hours: 18, CEUs: 1.8

In this three-day course you will be introduced to the concepts and best practices of project management. You will learn project management skills through case studies, hands-on exercises and practical experiences that can be applied immediately to your job. Project Management Foundations gives you the fundamentals, techniques and tools to manage your project to success.

Sept 19, 20, & 21 (Cumming City Hall)Tues-Wed-Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Oct 17, 18, & 19 (Gainesville)Tues-Wed-Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PLANNING, SCHEDULING, AND CONTROL (PMC)Fee: $599, Hours: 12, CEUs: 1.2

Planning is perhaps the most important aspect of tackling a project. In this two-day course you will get hands-on experience practicing your skills in building project requirements and developing the work breakdown structure. You will learn the basis for scope, time, and cost planning along with how to construct the work breakdown structure, develop the project schedule, estimate activity costs and contingency, and develop the project budget. Prerequisite: Project Management Foundations

Oct 24 & 25 (Cumming City Hall)Tues & Wed, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Nov 7 & 8 (Gainesville)Tues & Wed, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

IDENTIFYING AND MANAGING RISK (PMC)Fee: $599, Hours: 12, CEUs: 1.2

Risk management, as an integrated component of successful project management, allows you to understand the uncertainty that is part of all project work and how to effectively manage that uncertainty. In this two-day course you will learn the concepts and building blocks to successful risk management. The course focuses on how to identify, qualify, prioritize and manage project risks to help ensure success. It teaches project risk management skills through hands-on exercises and practical experiences. You will learn project risk management skills through case studies, hands-on exercises and practical experiences that can be applied immediately to your job. Prerequisite: Project Management Foundations

Nov 14 & 15 (Cumming City Hall)Tues & Wed, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dec 13 & 14 (Gainesville)Wed & Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATION 35 hours, CEUs: 3.5

Delivering products or services on schedule is no longer the benchmark for success. Now more than ever, organizations are concerned with doing things right by maximizing quality and increasing both efficiency and effectiveness. The Six Sigma approach to excellence is used world-wide in industries and organizations of all types and sizes. Six Sigma is a quality-focused, project-oriented, data-driven methodology used to eliminate defects, increase customer satisfaction and improve bottom line results.

This five-day course provides participants from various backgrounds the tools needed for solving quality problems, improving processes, and creating a more customer-focused environment in their companies. A Green Belt certification gives professionals the tools needed for analytical problem-solving, critical thinking, and process-improvement skill development. On day five, participants will sit for their Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam. Yellow Belt concepts will be covered, and no prior Six Sigma training is required.

Oct 2 - Oct 6 (Cumming City Hall)Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $3000 (includes breakfast and lunch)

Dec 4 - Dec 8 (Gainesville)Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $3000 (includes breakfast and lunch)

PROGRAM AGENDA

• Six Sigma Introduction• The DMAIC Roadmap• Capturing the Voice of the Customer• The Project Charter• Managing the Project• Stakeholder Analysis• Six Sigma Teams• Selecting Projects• Cost of Quality• Introduction to Process Maps• Graphical Analysis Tools• Lean Principles• Control Plans• More Graphical Analysis Tools• Lean

1. Visual Management2. Eight Wastes3. 5S4. Mistake Proofing5. SMED

• Making Sense of Data: Introduction to Statistics• Measures of Central Tendency• Measures of Dispersion• Normal Distribution• Hypothesis Testing• Process Capability• Control Charts

LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATIONFOR HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONSFee: $1600, Hours: 35, CEUs: 3.5

Sept 18 - Nov 13 (Online)Mon, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, live online sessions

This is an instructor-led, online course with individual assignments, exams, group discussions, and one live online session each week.

This course covers implementing the Lean Six Sigma methodology in healthcare settings to improve patient satisfaction and deliver bottom line results. Participants will learn the five-phase DMAIC project approach, and will learn quality tools that they can apply immediately at their healthcare workplace. Lean Six Sigma can be used to improve scheduling, office management, supply ordering, record keeping, and most importantly, patient satisfaction. Upon successful completion of the class, students will earn their Green Belt Certification. Yellow Belt concepts will be covered, and no prior Six Sigma training is required.

“I have taken many continuing education and professional certification classes over

my career. Without any doubt, this Six Sigma class at the University of North Georgia

was the most impressive!”- CHRIS SMITH

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CATEGORYSIX SIGMA

Leadership & SupervisionMaster Certificate

In today’s economy, a successful leadership team can mean the difference between staying in business and closing your doors. The Leadership & Supervision Certificate Program is perfect for those about to move into a leadership role or current managers wishing to hone their skills.

A Master Certificate in Leadership and Supervision will be awarded to anyone who successfully completes 60 hours of classroom time within the approved course listing. Should you wish, you can sign up in advance for all ten courses for the Master Certificate Program for the discounted price of $1899.

Leadership & Supervision Certificate courses are indicated with an LS on pages 4-5.

DEVELOPING & EMPOWERING PEOPLE :TRAINING, COACHING, & DELEGATING (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Sept 12 (Cumming City Hall)Tues, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SKILL WITH PEOPLE (WP, LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Sept 14 (Gainesville)Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Oct 24 (Cumming City Hall)Tues, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

RAISING YOUR LEADERSHIP LID (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Ever wonder why your best efforts at being a great leader often fall short? Do you find yourself frustrated with trying to understand what effective leadership looks like? John Maxwell teaches us that there are leadership lids that limit our capacity as leaders. The good news is we can learn how to lift those lids in order to rise above those limitations that keep us leading at a low capacity. There are "laws" of leadership that have stood the test of time and following them consistently have proven to be the most effective way to grow as a leader. Come learn how to raise your leadership lid and see the difference you make in your organization!


CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE (WP, LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Have you ever encountered an unpleasant customer and not known what to do? Do you worry that you’re not assertive enough with demanding people? Do you struggle to solve problems? Do you know who your customers are? Do you have individual and organizational goals to strive for?


Nov 2 (Gainesville)Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MANAGING MULTIPLE TASKS, PRIORITIES, & DEADLINES (WP, LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Sept 26 (Gainesville)Tues, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Nov 7 (Cumming City Hall)Tues, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CUSTOMER SERVICE 101 (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Sept 27 (Dahlonega)Wed, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

HOW TO WOW YOUR CUSTOMERS EVERY DAY (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Providing excellent customer service is an expectation in business today, and developing a new outlook and approach can change your own life too! If you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with people. And while it may seem like some folks are naturally gifted, the fact is anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In this session, the instructor will share the Five Principles and Five Practices to develop the crucial skill of connecting.

Oct 5 (Gainesville)Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION

NEW SUPERVISOR BOOT CAMP (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Moving into the supervisor's role often presents a perilous situation. We will discuss the management techniques and effective strategies for becoming a strong, confident and respected manager and leader.

Oct 5 (Dahlonega)Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF LEADERSHIP (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6


MANAGING YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL IMAGE (WP, LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6


Nov 30 (Cumming City Hall)Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BUILDING BETTER TEAMS (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Oct 17 (Gainesville)Tues, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION BASICS (WP, LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

This course is designed to help you develop your positive interaction style with other people in the workplace. Participants will have the opportunity to improve the critical communication skills of listening, asking questions and being aware of nonverbal messages. Participants also learn more about the elements of communication and how to better manage oneself for a professional image.

Oct 19 (Cumming City Hall)Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Nov 13 (Gainesville)Mon, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT SKILLS:MANAGING DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6


MANAGING ACROSS CULTURES (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6


EFFECTIVELY SUPERVISING PEOPLE (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

This one-day workshop focuses on equipping supervisors with the skills they need to maximize their role as a leader. The workshop will highlight the importance of developing relationships with team members to get the highest level productivity. Participants new to the role as a supervisor or those supervisors with experience will learn how to give feedback, enhance communication skills and keep team members highly motivated while reducing turnover.


SETTING S.M.A.R.T GOALS FOR SUCCESS (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6


DEVELOPING THE LEADERS AROUND YOU (LS)Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Nov 28 (Gainesville)Tues, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Workplace Professional Certificate

This comprehensive program has been designed around five stand-alone courses that, when completed, give participants a highly sought-after skillset that is necessary for organizations to compete and win in today’s business environment. Should you wish, you can sign up in advance for all five courses for the Workplace Professional Certificate for a discounted price of $949.

The certificate consists of the following courses:

• Skill With People • Managing Multiple Tasks, Priorities, & Deadlines• Critical Elements of Customer Service• Business Communication Basics• Managing Your Personal and Professional Image

Workplace Professional Certificate courses are indicated with a WP on pages 4-5.


LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION

Our SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preparation course is designed primarily for individuals seeking credentials that focus on identifying and testing the knowledge and practical real-life experiences HR professionals around the world need in order to excel in their careers today.

Earning your SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential establishes you as a recognized expert in the HR field. These new certifications recognize that HR professionals are at the core of leading organizational success.

For those not seeking certification, this course provides a comprehensive and accelerated option for professional development. Participants gain a generalist point of view, refresh key ideas and concepts, strengthen their understanding of core competencies and increase productivity.

As an added advantage, the SHRM Learning System is used, which has a long and established track record of helping HR certification candidates beat average pass rates. The system features relevant HR content and advanced tools that streamline study time, accelerate learning and build confidence for passing the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exam.

Sept 21 - Dec 14, skip 11/23 (Gainesville)Thurs, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Sept 27 - Dec 13 (Cumming City Hall)Wed, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMFee: $1499 (includes SHRM materials)

Hours: 36, CEUs: 3.6


CATEGORYHUMAN RESOURCES

REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON’S PRE-LICENSING Fee: $499 (includes books), Hours: 80, CEUs: 8.0

This face-to-face course covers the fundamentals of real estate practices and policies and is approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission. It is designed to assist the student preparing for the Georgia Real Estate Salesperson’s License Examination. The State Exam may be taken after successful completion of this course.

Sept 25 - Nov 6 (Dahlonega)Hybrid option available.Mon & Wed, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

Sept 25 - Dec 6 (Gainesville)Skip 11/20 & 11/22Mon & Wed, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Sept 26 - Dec 7 (Cumming City Hall)Skip 11/21 & 11/23Tues & Thurs, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Online Real Estate CoursesPre-Licensing, Post-Licensing, Broker, Home Inspection, and Continuing Education for license renewal are also available at www.ung.edu/ce.

REAL ESTATE LAWFee: $129, Hours: 24, CEUs: 2.4

Explore the legal issues involved in real estate law, from investing to title examinations. You'll not only master the essentials, but you'll receive hands-on applications and examples that will show you how to use this knowledge in a day-to-day real estate practice or in personal real estate investing.

START DATES (Online Instructor-Led Course):Sept 13 | Oct 18 | Nov 8 | Dec 13REGISTER: www.ed2go.com/ung

REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON’S PRE-LICENSING “CRAM” COURSEFee: $149, Hours: 8, CEUs: 0.8

The cram course is an absolute must for anyone who is preparing to take the Georgia Real Estate Salesperson’s Examination. No matter what school you attended for your prelicensing course work, this cram course will strengthen your content knowledge. This course has been specifically designed to be an extensive review of the prelicense requirements covering all aspects of the material.

Aug 18 & 19, (Gainesville)Fri, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Aug 25 & 26, (Cumming City Hall)Fri, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Nov 10 & 11, (Dahlonega)Fri, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dec 8 & 9, (Gainesville)Fri, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dec 15 & 16, (Cumming City Hall)Fri, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

REAL ESTATE INVESTINGFee: $129, Hours: 24, CEUs: 2.4

When there are more sellers than buyers, your chances of getting a good deal go way up. In fact, many investors make more money in a down market than in a strong one. In many areas, now is the time to buy before prices start climbing again. In this course, you'll learn how to make money in any area, in good times and bad, even if you have little money to start with.

START DATES (Online Instructor-Led Course):Sept 13 | Oct 18 | Nov 8 | Dec 13REGISTER: www.ed2go.com/ung

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REAL ESTATE

WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA)

WIOA is a federal grant that covers training expenses for individuals who have been laid off from employment or whose household income

is at or below the federal poverty level. For more information on this grant, visit

gmrc.ga.gov/WorkforceDevelopment.htm.

SPANISH FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALSFee: $179 (plus book), Hours: 16, CEUs: 1.6

This course focuses on the survival Spanish medical personnel really need to know in a medical setting.

Sept 19 - Nov 7 (Gainesville)Tues, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN (WIOA)Fee: $1699 (includes all books & materials)Hours: 90, CEUs: 9.0

This 90-hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, specimen hands-on practice, and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. This program helps students prepare for National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam.

NOTE: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) national examination.

Oct 3 - Dec 12, skip 11/23 (Gainesville)Tues & Thurs, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.This class will also meet on Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 and 12/9.

Oct 9 - Jan 10 (Cumming City Hall)Mon & Wed, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.No class on 11/22, 12/18, 12/20, 12/25, 12/27, and 1/1.This class will also meet on Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; 11/4, 11/18, 12/9, and 1/6.

Oct 9 - Jan 10 (Dahlonega)Mon & Wed, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.No class on 11/22, 12/18, 12/20, 12/25, 12/27, and 1/1.This class will also meet on Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; 11/4, 11/18, 12/9, and 1/6.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (WIOA)Fee: $1399 (includes all books & materials)Hours: 50, CEUs: 5.0

This comprehensive 50-hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content includes: pharmacy medical terminology, history of pharmacy, pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parental nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement. Includes 80-hour clinical externship.

NOTE: Upon successful completion of this 50-hour program, students will be eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) national exam.

Oct 9 - Dec 6, No class on 11/22 (Gainesville)Mon & Wed, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Oct 10 - Dec 7 (Cumming City Hall)No class on 11/23Tues & Thurs, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Oct 10 - Dec 7, No class on 11/23 (Dahlonega)Tues & Thurs, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.


HEALTHCARE

EKG TECHNICIANFee: $1099 (includes all books & materials)Hours: 50, CEUs: 5.0

This comprehensive 50-hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT) - Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam in addition to other national certification exams. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography, and stress testing. Additionally, students will practice with EKG equipment, and perform hands-on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. The EKG Technician Certification Program includes a graded final exam to help prepare students for the ASPT - EKG Technician Exam.

NOTE: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to sit for the national EKG certification exam with the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician – (ASPT) EKG Exam, in addition to other national certification exams.

Oct 9 - Dec 6, No class on 11/22 (Cumming City Hall)Mon & Wed, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Oct 10 - Dec 7, No class on 11/23 (Gainesville)Tues & Thurs, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (WIOA)Fee: $2699 (includes all books & materials)Hours: 140, CEUs: 14.0

This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures and the technical aspects of phlebotomy and the use of the electrocardiograph (EKG) machine, plus more. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, EKG, pharmacology, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs and a 160-hour clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare service provider for those students who qualify. To be eligible for the 160-hour clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 140-hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements.

NOTE: Upon successful completion of the 140 hours of classroom instruction, students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination.

Oct 2 - Dec 11, No class on 11/22 (Dahlonega)Mon & Wed, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Oct 17 - Feb 6 (Cumming City Hall)Tues & Thurs, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.No class on 11/23, 12/19, 12/21, 12/26, and 12/28.This class will also meet on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, and 1/27.

Oct 23 - Feb 19 (Gainesville)Mon & Wed, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.No class on 11/22, 12/18, 12/20, 12/25, 12/27, 1/1 and 1/15.This class will also meet on Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 10/28, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, and 2/10.

Oct 30 - Feb 26 (Dahlonega)Mon & Wed, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.No class on 11/22, 12/18, 12/20, 12/25, 12/27, 1/1. and 1/15.This class will also meet on Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, 1/27 and 2/10.

“The median annual wage for medical assistants was $31,540 in May 2016.”

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17

Edition, Medical Assistants


HEALTHCARE

DENTAL ASSISTING (WIOA)Fee: $1399 (includes all books & materials)Hours: 80, CEUs: 8.0

The Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice. This course covers several key areas and topics. Administrative Aspects include: the history of dentistry and dental assisting, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, policies and guidelines. Clinical Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, dental equipment, introduction to tooth structure, primary and permanent teeth, the oral cavity and related structures, proper patient positioning, dental hand-pieces, sterilization, and other areas. In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program. This program includes 80 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs and a 40-hour clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider.

NOTE: This course is designed to prepare students to sit for the DANB Radiology Health and Safety Examination (RHS). Many states require that any dental office employee who will be performing radiological procedures (X-Rays) must take and pass the DANB RHS exam.

Oct 17 - Feb 1 (Cumming City Hall)No class on 11/23, 12/19, 12/21, 12/26, and 12/28.Tues & Thurs, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Oct 24 - Feb 8 (Gainesville)No class on 11/23, 12/19, 12/21, 12/26, and 12/28.Tues & Thurs, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Nov 17 - Feb 1 (Dahlonega)No class on 11/23, 12/19, 12/21, 12/26, and 12/28.Tues & Thurs, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATIONFOR HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONSFee: $1600, Hours: 35, CEUs: 3.5

Sept 18 - Nov 13 (Online)Mon, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, live online sessions

See page 3.

This is an instructor-led, online course with individual assignments, exams, group discussions, and one live online session each week.

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALSFee: $75, Hours: 4, CEUs: 0.4

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is a classroom course designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Participants earn a two-year American Heart Association Certification.

Sept 23 (Dahlonega)Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Oct 21 (Gainesville)Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Nov 11 (Cumming City Hall)Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dec 16 (Gainesville)Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (WIOA)Fee: $1099 (includes all books & materials)Hours: 50, CEUs: 5.0

This 50-hour course prepares students to function effectively in many of the administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry. Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Secretaries, and Medical Records Clerks are all positions in great demand. This program covers important background information on the medical assisting profession and interpersonal skills, medical ethics and law, medical terminology, basics of insurance billing and coding, telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, medical records management and management of practice finances. This program is intended to provide students with a well-rounded introduction to medical administration so that they can gain the necessary skills required to obtain an administrative medical assistant position.

NOTE: Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national examination.

Oct 10 - Dec 7, No class on 11/23 (Cumming City Hall)Tues & Thurs, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Oct 10 - Dec 7, No class on 11/23 (Gainesville)Tues & Thurs, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m

Oct 10 - Dec 7, No class on 11/23 (Dahlonega)Tues & Thurs, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.


HEALTHCARE

SecurityUNARMED SECURITY GUARD TRAININGFee: $249, Hours: 24, CEUs: 2.4

This course is designed to train individuals interested in obtaining their Unarmed Security Guard qualifications. Interested students must be at least 18 years old, participate in 24 hours of training, pass a written test with 80 percent to receive a certificate of completion.

Oct 16, 17, 18 (Dahlonega)Mon-Tues-Wed, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

CPR & First AidHEARTSAVER FIRST AID/CPR/AEDFee: $75, Hours: 4, CEUs: 0.4

Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED is an instructor-led course to teach students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive. Students will earn an AHA two-year certificate.

Oct 14 (Dahlonega)Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


Dec 2 (Gainesville)Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Electrical & PlumbingELECTRICAL RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOPFee: $79, Hours: 4, CEUs: 0.4

This four-hour workshop is for electricians who want to satisfy the mandatory state requirements for renewal of their Georgia Electrical Contractors Certificate of Competency. Please bring your code book to the workshop.


PLUMBING RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOPFee: $79, Hours: 4, CEUs: 0.4

This four-hour workshop will satisfy the mandatory state requirement for annual renewal of your Georgia Plumbing Certificate of Competency. Please bring your code book to the workshop.


Food SafetySERVSAFE CERTIFICATION TRAINING FOR FOOD SERVICE WORKERSFee: $149, Hours: 7, CEUs: 0.7

Georgia requires at least one food service manager on a restaurant’s staff to successfully complete a food safety training program and pass an ANSI-CFP exam. For all new establishments, there is a 90-day grace period to comply with the mandatory manager certification. During this 90-day period, the manager or person in charge must demonstrate food safety knowledge. ServSafe Certification meets all of these requirements and is good for five years.

Sept 25 (Cumming City Hall)Mon, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $149Certification Exam Only: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., $80

Oct 23 (Dahlonega)Mon, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $149Certification Exam Only: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., $80

Nov 13 (Gainesville)Mon, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $149Certification Exam Only: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., $80


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

MICROSOFT EXCEL 1Fee: $179, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

In this course students will learn the basics of spreadsheet construction and formatting, including how to create, save, open and print spreadsheets. A basic overview of how to generate formulas and use functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX and IF will be discussed. Students will learn how to use the Excel ribbon, how to customize the quick access toolbar and how to freeze and unfreeze panes. This course uses Microsoft Excel 2016.


Sept 19 (Dahlonega)Tues, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.



Oct 23 (Cumming City Hall)Mon, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2Fee: $179, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

This course includes more complex features such as creating and modifying pivot tables, using names instead of cell references in formulas, and creating and using nested IF statements. Participants will learn to use advanced techniques to create filters and sorts, how to eliminate duplicates, use Data Validation to create and maintain drop down lists, and how to share Excel data with other applications. This course uses Microsoft Excel 2016.






MICROSOFT WORD 1Fee: $179, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

In this hands-on course students will use word processing software to create, edit, format, print and save documents. This class will cover line spacing, changing margins and tab settings, text justification, indenting and editing documents, and how to effectively use the keyboard. Formatting using various features, font types, styles and sizes will be discussed in detail along with how to use the thesaurus and spell check, format envelopes, and print preview. This course uses Microsoft Word 2016.

Sept 14 (Cumming City Hall)Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.



Nov 7 (Gainesville)Tues, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MICROSOFT WORD 2Fee: $179, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

This class goes beyond MS Word 1 to include more complex features, including 5 types of tab stops, creating multiple column documents, and using headers and footers. Students will learn to use the power of mail merge, customize data fields, share information among multiple files and applications, insert and customize tables, enhance documents with tools such as WordArt and SmartArt graphics and insert text boxes. This course uses Microsoft Word 2016.

Sept 21 (Cumming City Hall)Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Nov 7 (Dahlonega)Tues, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


MICROSOFT OUTLOOKFee: $179, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

This course will provide the tools needed to utilize Outlook to make daily tasks more efficient. Students learn the process of sorting emails, using contacts, maintaining calendars, setting up and using multiple email accounts, sending and opening attachments to emails, controlling spam, and managing mail folders. Outlook can provide users with an efficient way to stay connected and productive wherever you are! This course uses Microsoft Outlook 2016.


Nov 2 (Dahlonega)Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


MICROSOFT POWERPOINTFee: $179, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

This course covers all of the tools needed to design and create effective multimedia presentations. Students will begin by creating a basic presentation then move on to advanced skills. Editing tools will be used to enhance PowerPoint presentations with transitions and animations.

While previous presentation software experience is not necessary to take this class, basic PC and Windows skills are required. This course uses Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.



Nov 14 (Dahlonega)Tues, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


COMPUTER

QUICKBOOKS 1Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Sept 15 (Gainesville)Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sept 29 (Cumming City Hall)Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Nov 3 (Gainesville)Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Nov 17 (Cumming City Hall)Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

QUICKBOOKS 2Fee: $199, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Oct 13 (Gainesville)Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Oct 27 (Cumming City Hall)Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dec 1 (Gainesville)Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS6Fee: $179, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6


ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 1Fee: $179, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6



ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 2Fee: $179, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6



FACEBOOK FOR BEGINNERSFee: $99, Hours: 3, CEUs: 0.3

Sept 19 (Dahlonega)Tues, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Oct 5 (Cumming City Hall)Thurs, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Oct 18 (Gainesville)Wed, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

BUILD A BASIC WEB PAGEFee: $189, Hours: 8, CEUs: 0.8

Sept 27 (Gainesville)Wed, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Oct 16 (Cumming City Hall)Mon, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Oct 23 (Dahlonega)Mon, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Earn Your MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATE

(36-hour program)

Are you looking to advance in your career, change careers or update your current computer skills? Are you a small business owner who needs additional tools and resources to help your business grow, become more organized or dynamic? The Microsoft Office Certificate will help you acquire the knowledge and experience to use Microsoft applications to help you find success no matter what your goal.

To receive the Microsoft Office Certificate students must complete: Microsoft Word 1, Microsoft Word 2, Microsoft Excel 1, Microsoft Excel 2, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook. Sign up for all courses at once for a discounted price of $999.00. Call 678-717-2377 for more details.


COMPUTER

PHOTOGRAPHY 1 - BEGINNERFee: $149, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0

In this course students will gain photography skills to take better pictures while learning about the operation of a digital camera. Participants will focus on manual camera operation, metering, exposure, depth of field, shutter speed, and composition.

Sept 11 - Oct 2 (Gainesville)Mon, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sept 12 - Oct 3 (Cumming City Hall)Tues, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sept 13 - Oct 4 (Cumming City Hall)Wed, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Sept 14 - Oct 5 (Dahlonega)Thurs, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sept 14 - Oct 5 (Dahlonega)Thurs, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Sept 19 - Oct 17 (Gainesville)Tues, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Nov 1 - Dec 6 (Gainesville)No class on 11/22.Wed, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHY 2 - INTERMEDIATEFee: $149, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0

In this in-depth course, students learn advanced exposure, night photography, portraiture, photo editing, and how to be more creative in photography. Prerequisite: Photography 1 - Beginner

Sept 20 - Oct 18 (Gainesville)Wed, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Oct 10 - Oct 31 (Cumming City Hall)Tues, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Oct 10 - Oct 31 (Dahlonega)Tues, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Oct 11 - Nov 1 (Cumming City Hall)Wed, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Oct 12 - Nov 2 (Dahlonega)Thurs, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Oct 16 - Nov 6 (Gainesville)Mon, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHY 3 - ADVANCEDFee: $149, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0

Participants take the next step with this advanced photography course. Advanced composition, shooting raw photos, histograms, using the flash, and studio lighting techniques will be covered. Prerequisite: Photography 1 - Beginner, Photography 2 - Intermediate

Sept 11 - Oct 2 (Cumming City Hall)Mon, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Sept 12 - Oct 3 (Dahlonega)Tues, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Oct 31 - Dec 5 (Gainesville)No class on 11/21.Tues, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Nov 7 - Dec 5 (Cumming City Hall)No class on 11/21.Tues, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Nov 7 - Dec 5 (Dahlonega)No class on 11/21.Tues, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Nov 8 - Dec 6 (Cumming City Hall)No class on 11/22.Wed, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Nov 9 - Dec 7 (Dahlonega)No class on 11/23.Thurs, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Nov 20 - Dec 11 (Gainesville)Mon, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

DIGITAL DARKROOMFee: $169, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0

Take photographs to a new level using Photoshop as an editing tool. Students will learn how to select objects, extract or enhance, perform color corrections, crop images, create composites, perform black and white conversions, and set up for printing. Prerequisite: Photography 1 - Beginner

Sept 21 - Oct 19 (Gainesville)Thurs, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Oct 24 - Nov 14 (Cumming City Hall)Tues, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Oct 24 - Nov 14 (Dahlonega)Tues, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Oct 25 - Nov 15 (Cumming City Hall)Wed, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHYFee: $149, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0

Learn tips and tricks about equipment and location. We will focus on photographing wildlife, nature, moving water and action photography. Prerequisite: Photography 1 - Beginner

Sept 12 - Oct 10 (Cumming City Hall)No class on 9/26.Tues, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sept 12 - Oct 10 (Dahlonega)No class on 9/26.Tues, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Sept 13 - Oct 11 (Cumming City Hall)No class on 9/27.Wed, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO - CERTIFICATE CAPSTONE CLASSFee: $149, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0

The portfolio class is for those students who have taken all certificate classes and are ready to finalize their portfolios by displaying their work through an exit show. In this course students will learn how to present and prepare works for galleries.

Nov 2 - Dec 7 (Gainesville)No class on 11/23.Thurs, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.


PHOTOGRAPHY

ElectivesBASIC LIGHTROOMFee: $99, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

In this class, you will have hands-on training on how to import, categorize, edit and then export back out a finished product. Lightroom is the perfect tool to finally start shooting in RAW and this class will show you how.

Oct 14 (Gainesville)Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHYFee: $69, Hours: 3, CEUs: 0.3

Sept 23 (Gainesville)Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

DIGITAL BLACK & WHITE TECHNIQUESFee: $99, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Dec 2 (Cumming City Hall)Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHYFee: $99, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6



NATURE & LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHYFee: $69, Hours: 3, CEUs: 0.3

Nov 11 (Gainesville)Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

PEOPLE & EVENT PHOTOGRAPHYFee: $99, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6


PHOTOSHOP LAYERSFee: $99, Hours: 5, CEUs: 0.5

This class will show you how to create and use layers to improve your photos. The ability to create and control layers is what gives editing software programs their real power.


Dec 16 (Cumming City Hall)Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Photography Certificates

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATEDigital photography has become the primary way for all of us to communicate our life experiences with others. Learn how to capture images that will be treasured for a lifetime! The Digital Photography Certificate is for students who wish to gain practical knowledge and get hands-on experience on how to navigate the various features of their digital camera; understand the effects of lighting, lenses, and shutter speed; and use black and white photography to create depth and emotion. Our program allows students to gain the knowledge needed to photograph various subjects such as people, nature, and sports. Enhancing digital images through the use of Photoshop Elements will also be covered.

The Digital Photography Certificate is delivered in various settings on campus and consists of Photography 1 – Beginner, Photography 2 – Intermediate, Photography 3 – Advanced, Digital Darkroom, and 3 electives. Note: Students may substitute Outdoor Photography in place of their 3 electives.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATEAre you interested in making photography your career path? If you have imagined yourself capturing beautiful images for a living, this certificate program is for you! The Professional Photography Certificate will move students from basic to advanced photographic techniques. This is an up-to-date and comprehensive course taught by professional freelance photographers that covers the most important aspects needed to begin a career as a professional photographer.

The Professional Photography Certificate includes the same basic requirements as our Digital Photography Certificate and then pushes students to expand their skill set on a broader scale, which is necessary for a freelance photographer.

Students are required to complete Photography 1 – Beginner, Photography 2 – Intermediate, Photography 3 – Advanced, Digital Darkroom, Outdoor Photography, 3 electives, and the Photography Portfolio Capstone Course in which students finalize their portfolios and showcase their work during a final exhibition.


PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL VIDEOGRAPHY IFee: $199, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0

Develop your technical and creative skills as a digital videographer. Learn how to achieve satisfying and professional-looking footage using your own digital video camera, while implementing basic skills and shooting techniques. Topics include: video formats, camera capabilities, features and operation, camera control, movement and composition, storyboarding, and how to shoot with editing in mind.

Required Equipment: Digital video camera (any type) or digital stills camera with video mode.

Sept 11 - Oct 2 (Gainesville)Mon, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

DIGITAL VIDEOGRAPHY IIFee: $199, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0

Students explore theoretical and practical elements of cinematography with an emphasis on lighting and sound. While learning techniques of studio and location lighting, students also study contemporary trends and styles. Topics include: lenses, accessory camera equipment, lighting, digital compression, sound design, and audio recording.

Oct 16 - Nov 6 (Gainesville)Mon, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

VIDEO EDITINGFee: $199, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0

Participants will create a new Premiere Pro project from scratch by importing clips from various sources and adding additional content. Students will organize media assets including videos, images, and audio - and then use Premiere Pro's tools to harness and assemble these raw elements into a video sequence by trimming clips, adding audio, and creating stylized transitions.

Nov 20 - Dec 11 (Gainesville)Mon, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!Fee: $39, Hours: 2, CEUs: 0.2

Film and television production activity in the state has never been more robust, and for the community where filming occurs the benefits can be tremendous. Film-induced tourism can bring visitors to filming locations long after production has wrapped. There are many ways you can embrace the industry and get involved in the filming industry in your community. Learn ways you can get involved from being an extra, catering, providing lodging and much more.

Oct 25 (Dahlonega)Wed, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

MULTIMEDIA ARTS CERTIFICATE Fee: $3295, Hours: 360, CEUs: 36.0

The Multimedia Arts Online Training Program builds your proficiency in core tools for interactive development: Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, and examines professional techniques for video production and video editing. You will learn how to create images, interfaces, and motion graphics for the Web and beyond. Course projects include video shoots, story boarding, video and sound editing, Web page creation, and motion graphics production.

DATE: Start anytimeDURATION: Twelve monthsREGISTER: careertraining.ed2go.com/ung

“Employment of film and video editors and camera operators is projected to grow 11 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than

the average for all occupations.”Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators


CATEGORYVIDEOGRAPHY

SpanishBASIC COMMUNICATIVE SPANISH IFee: $129, Hours: 12, CEUs: 1.2

Spanish is the “second language” of the U.S., and more and more business is being conducted with Spanish-speaking countries. Whether you want to converse with customers, co-workers, or neighbors or prepare for a trip abroad, this course will give you the skills needed to understand spoken Spanish and communicate effectively in real-life situations.

Sept 11 - Oct 16 (Gainesville)Mon, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Sept 12 - Oct 17 (Cumming City Hall)Tues, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.


Oct 30 - Dec 4 (Gainesville)Mon, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

BASIC COMMUNICATIVE SPANISH IIFee: $129, Hours: 12, CEUs: 1.2

This course is the result of the many requests by students who took Basic Communicative Spanish I. There will be a review of previously learned speaking skills, with an emphasis on grammar. Writing and translating will also be covered. Much of the course will be tailored to meet the specific needs of the participants. Those who have not taken the first class, but have a basic knowledge of Spanish, are also welcome to register.

Oct 31 - Dec 5 (Gainesville)Tues, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Oct 31 - Dec 12 (Cumming City Hall)No class on 11/21.Tues, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Nov 2 - Dec 14, No class on 11/23 (Dahlonega)Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

SPANISH FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALSFee: $179 (plus book), Hours: 16, CEUs: 1.6

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Sept 19 - Nov 7 (Gainesville)Tues, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

EnglishCONVERSATIONAL ENGLISHFee: $129, Hours: 18, CEUs: 1.8

In the six-week Conversational English class, you will learn pronunciation and basic grammar. You will also learn English needed to communicate at a place of employment. Fast fluency phrasing to use in conversations every day will also be included. Students may attend successive sessions to learn more and more! This class is designed for beginning to low intermediate level students.

Aug 15 - Sept 21 (Gainesville)Tues & Thurs, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Oct 3 - Nov 9 (Gainesville)Tues & Thurs, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Sign LanguageAMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IFee: $179, Hours: 17.5, CEUs: 1.75

This seven-week course will provide students with an introduction to American Sign Language. Students will learn elementary vocabulary signs along with grammar/word order. Basic forms of communication skills, along with various cues used when signing will also be covered, including directionality, classifiers, and the use of facial/body expressions.


Oct 26 - Dec 14 (Cumming City Hall)No class on 11/23.Thurs, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.


LANGUAGE

Arts & CraftsPOTTERYFee: $159 (includes clay), Hours: 18, CEUs: 1.8

Sept 26 - Oct 31 (Gainesville)Tues, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

BEGINNER OIL PAINTINGFee: $89 (plus supplies), Hours: 15, CEUs: 1.5

Sept 7 - Oct 12 (Gainesville)Thurs, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Oct 19 - Nov 30, skip 11/23 (Gainesville)Thurs, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

CALLIGRAPHYFee: $89 (includes book and pen), Hours: 4, CEUs: 0.4

Aug 31 & Sept 7 (Gainesville)Thurs, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

DanceLINE DANCEFee: $109, Hours: 4, CEUs: 0.4

Oct 30 - Nov 20 (Dahlonega)Mon, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

BALLROOM DANCEFee: $109, Hours: 4, CEUs: 0.4

Oct 30 - Nov 20 (Dahlonega)Mon, 7:45 - 8:45 p.m.

Music & WritingINSTANT PIANO FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLEFee: $75 (includes book & CD), Hours: 3, CEUs: 0.3

Oct 2 (Cumming City Hall)Mon, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Nov 7 (Gainesville)Tues, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Dec 4 (Dahlonega)Mon, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

INDEPENDENTLY PUBLISHING YOUR BOOKFee: $129, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

Oct 2 - Oct 16 (Gainesville)Mon, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

LeisureINTRODUCTION TO WINEFee: $99, Hours: 4, CEUs: 0.4*$89 (for a 2nd person) call to register for discount.

In this course, you will learn about the main types and styles of wines, the leading red and white grape varieties, common myths about wine, the stages in tasting a wine and how to analyze what you find and a systematic method for describing a wine.

Sept 13 & 20 (Cumming City Hall)Wed, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Sept 18 & 25 (Dahlonega)Mon, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPINGFee: $59, Hours: 9, CEUs: 0.9

In this class, you will learn when and where to get bees, the equipment and tools needed, where to place the hive, how to harvest the honey, and how to prepare your hive for the winter.

Sept 9 - Sept 30, skip 9/16 (Dahlonega)Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

DEER-RESISTANT GARDENINGFee: $49, Hours: 2, CEUs: 0.2

Aug 19 (Dahlonega)Sat, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

THE ART OF FLY TYINGFee: $129 (includes supplies), Hours: 8, CEUs: 0.8

Sept 7 - Sept 28 (Dahlonega)Thurs, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

THE ART OF FLY FISHINGFee: $119 (plus book), Hours: 8, CEUs: 0.8

Students will learn about the art, skills, challenges, and pleasure of fly fishing. Learn the basic to the latest techniques, types of tackle, bug entomology and much more. This fly-fishing class emphasizes fishing on streams, lakes and ponds in northeast Georgia. This class is for any angler who wants to develop and advance their skills to fully enjoy the art and sport of fly fishing.

The book Fly-Fishing Tactics - Your Guide to the Best Fly-Fishing Tips, Techniques, & Tackle will be used during this class.

Oct 12 - Nov 2 (Dahlonega)Thurs, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.


CATEGORYPERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Swim LessonsSWIMMING LESSONS FOR CHILDRENFee: $89, Hours: 8, CEUs: 0.8

Come and enjoy the University of North Georgia Gainesville campus INDOOR pool. We are able to offer swim lessons in an environment with a consistent temperature and where weather is rarely a problem! Keep your skills fresh and improve your swimming ability all year-round.

Our swimming lessons are based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Students will be grouped according to skill level and experience. Our low teacher/student ratio of 1:3 will ensure lots of individualized attention for each child.

Certificates of Achievement will be given on the last day of class. These lessons are offered to children ages 3 and up. This is a water safety/stroke program and is not intended for competitive swimmers. Children MUST be potty-trained!

Sept 19 - Nov 7, Tues (Gainesville)Choose from these available class times:4:00 - 4:50 p.m., 5:00 - 5:50 p.m., 6:00 - 6:50 p.m., or 7:00 - 7:50 p.m..

ADULT SWIM LESSONSFee: $89, Hours: 8, CEUs: 0.8

Our adult swim class is for older teens or adults of any skill level. We can help you begin to swim or help established swimmers fine tune their strokes. Participants will receive individual instruction and then be able to practice their skills. We will help you meet the goals you have set for yourself whether it is to be more comfortable around the water or to improve your strokes and fitness level. Our instructor has plenty of experience working with adults and loves to help them reach their personal goals.

Sept 18 - Nov 6 (Gainesville)Mon, 7:45 - 8:35 p.m.

Water AerobicsWATER AEROBICSAug 28 - Sept 29, skip 9/4 (Dahlonega)Hours: 14, CEUs: 1.4Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., $70

Sept 11 - Nov 6 (Gainesville)Hours: 17, CEUs: 1.7Mon & Wed, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., $85Mon & Wed, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., $85

Oct 2 - Nov 3 (Dahlonega)Hours: 15, CEUs: 1.5Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., $75

Nov 6 - Dec 15 (Dahlonega)Hours: 15, CEUs: 1.5Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., $75No class on 11/20, 11/22, and 11/24

Nov 13 - Dec 20 (Gainesville)Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0Mon & Wed, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., $55No class on 11/20 & 11/22.

WATER AEROBICS - AQUA FUSIONSept 9 - Nov 11 (Gainesville)Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0Sat, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., $89

SafetyBASIC HANDGUN SAFETY TRAINING COURSEMinimum age is 21 (No exceptions)Fee: $99*, Hours: 7, CEUs: 0.7

Sept 23 (Gainesville)Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Oct 21 (Cumming City Hall)Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Nov 4 (Gainesville)Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dec 2 (Dahlonega)Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $99 (plus supplies and range fee); *$89 (for a 2nd person)Must call to register for 2nd person discount.


CATEGORYRECREATION & SAFETY

HealthcareWORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA)WIOA is a federal grant that covers training expenses for individuals who have been laid off from employment or whose household income is at or below the federal poverty level. For more information on this grant, visitgmrc.ga.gov/WorkforceDevelopment.htm.

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN (WIOA)Fee: $1699 (includes all books & materials), Hours: 90, CEUs: 9.0


Sept 25 - Jan 29 (Oconee)Mon & Wed, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.No class on 11/22, 12/18, 12/20, 12/25, 12/27, 1/1 and 1/15.

EKG TECHNICIANFee: $1099 (includes all books & materials)Hours: 50, CEUs: 5.0


Oct 2 - Nov 29, skip 11/22 (Oconee)Mon & Wed, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (WIOA)Fee: $1399 (includes all books & materials)Hours: 50, CEUs: 5.0


Oct 3 - Nov 30, No class on 11/23 (Oconee)Tues & Thurs, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (WIOA)Fee: $2699 (includes all books & materials)Hours: 140, CEUs: 14.0


Sept 26 - Mar 22 (Oconee)Tues & Thurs, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.No class on 11/23, 12/19, 12/21, 12/26, and 12/28.

DENTAL ASSISTING (WIOA)Fee: $1399 (includes all books & materials)Hours: 80, CEUs: 8.0


Oct 3 - Jan 18 (Oconee)Tues & Thurs, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.No class on 11/23, 12/19, 12/21, 12/26, 12/28.

MusicINSTANT PIANO FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLEFee: $75 (includes book & CD), Hours: 3, CEUs: 0.3

See description online.

Oct 17 (Oconee)Tues, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

PhotographyPHOTOGRAPHY 1 - BEGINNERFee: $149, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0


Sept 11 - Oct 2 (Oconee)Mon, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHY 2 - INTERMEDIATEFee: $149, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0


Oct 9 - Oct 30 (Oconee)Mon, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHY 3 - ADVANCEDFee: $149, Hours: 10, CEUs: 1.0


Nov 6 - Nov 27 (Oconee)Mon, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Safety BASIC HANDGUN SAFETY TRAINING COURSECEUs: 0.7, Minimum age is 21 (No exceptions)


Sept 9 (Oconee Chamber of Commerce)Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Nov 18 (Oconee Chamber of Commerce)Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $99 (plus supplies and range fee); $89 (for a 2nd person)*Must call to register for 2nd person discount.

Oconee County Chamber of Commerce55 Nancy Drive, Watkinsville, GA 30677


CATEGORYOCONEE

DRIVER’S EDUCATIONFee: $365 (30 hours classroom and 6 hours in the car) Hours: 36, CEUs: 3.6

This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Driver Services to satisfy Joshua’s Law requirements. Driving dates are arranged with instructor. Vehicle is provided. This class includes 30 hours of classroom time plus 3 two-hour sessions in the car (six hours total). Students under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during driving sessions.

NOVEMBER SESSION (Gainesville)Nov 3, 4, 5 & Nov 10, 11, 12Fri, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m.; Sun, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

JANUARY SESSION (Gainesville)Jan 26, 27, 28 & Feb 2, 3, 4Fri, 5:30 - 8:30 PM; Sat, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun, 1:30 - 5:30 PM

SIX-HOUR DRIVING PACKAGE (Gainesville)Have you completed your 30 hours of Driver’s Education instruction online or through another approved program but still need actual behind-the-wheel driving instruction to complete your certificate? You may now sign up for 6-hours of driving instruction with the University of North Georgia to satisfy state requirements and complete your driving certificate. Dates & times arranged with driving instructor (car provided). Students under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fee: $295Must call to register.

DEFENSIVE DRIVINGFee: $49, Hours: 6, CEUs: 0.6

This six-hour course makes participants eligible for a ten percent discount off most automobile insurance rates. To receive the discount, participants must have no violations on their driving record for the past three years. Participants should verify this discount with their insurance company before registering for the course. Insurance discount participants will receive their certificate upon completion of the class.

THIS COURSE IS FOR THE INSURANCE DISCOUNT ONLY AND DOES NOT SATISFY POINTS REDUCTION, COURT MANDATED OR LICENSE REINSTATEMENT REQUIREMENTS.

Aug 19 (Dahlonega)Sat, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Fee: $49

Aug 26 (Gainesville)Sat, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Fee: $49

Sept 16 (Gainesville)Sat, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Fee: $49

Oct 14 (Cumming City Hall)Sat, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Fee: $49

Nov 11 (Dahlonega)Sat, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Fee: $49

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVING LESSONS (Gainesville)Dates & times arranged for 2-hour sessions, Fee: $99Students under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Must call to register.


DRIVER'S EDUCATION

Leadership & Supervision Master Certificate, pages 4 & 5.

Gainesville Campus3820 Mundy Mill Rd, Oakwood, GA 30566

Cumming Campus300 Aquatic Circle, Cumming, GA 30040

Blue Ridge Campus83 Dunbarton Farm Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Oconee Campus1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Cumming City Hall, 4th Floor100 Main St, Cumming, GA 30040

Dahlonega Campus82 College Cir, Dahlonega, GA 30597

P.O. Box 1358 | Gainesville, GA 30503

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