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Coastal Carolina
Community College
CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Fire Academy
Apply
Space is limited.
May 1 – May 30
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April 2019 – July 2019 • www.coastalcarolina.edu • 910.938.6294
Human Resources Development (HRD).. 2 Small Business Center Seminars............. 9 Electrical Contractor Continuing Education
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Computer Training.................................... 3 Social Media for Business...................... 12
Environmental Science........................... 17
Microsoft Office........................................ 3 Industry Training Center......................... 13
Maintenance and Repair........................ 17
IT Certification Training............................ 4 Foreign Languages................................ 13
Veterinary Office Assistant..................... 17
Web Design, Multimedia, and Digital Specialty Job Training............................ 13
Photography............................................. 5 Truck Driving (CDL)................................ 17
Cooking Classes and Culinary Courses .13
Business and Office Skills Courses.......... 5 Powerline Technician............................. 17
Cosmetology Courses............................ 14
Lean Six Sigma Training.......................... 6 College And Career Readiness (CCR)... 18
Human Resources.................................. 15
Health Related Courses........................... 6 Personal Enrichment.............................. 19
Service................................................... 15
Medical Office Classes............................. 7 Defensive Driving................................... 19
Teacher Renewal Credit Courses.......... 15
Massage Therapy.................................... 7 Trades and Technical Courses.............. 15 Motorcycle Safety................................... 19
*TABE Test Information............................ 7 Ed2go Online Courses........................... 20
Facilities Maintenance Technician......... 15
Substance Abuse Series (Seated-Web Important Continuing Education Class
Welding.................................................. 16
Assisted)................................................... 8 Information............................................. 21
General Contractor Classes................... 16
Online Substance Abuse Classes............ 8 Curriculum Information........................... 22
Code Qualification.................................. 16
Public Safety Training.............................. 8 Curriculum Programs of Study............... 22
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (HRD)
These classes, which normally cost between $70–$180, are FREE TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY! Registration fees are waived for
unemployed and underemployed adults. Please call 910.938.6309 for more information and to register. Complete 80 hours of free
HRD classes and earn a Continuing Education Scholarship good toward most CE classes.
Computer Literacy for Today’s
Workplace CALL 910.938.6309 for FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Students will learn essential computer concepts EARN A SCHOLARSHIP FOR A CONTINUING EDUCATION
and processes. The class will focus on CLASS UP TO $180!
improving keyboarding abilities and increasing
the students’ comfort level with computers. COMPLETE 80 HOURS OF HRD CLASSES
Class projects will include NCWorks registration SEE PAGE 3 FOR MORE HRD CLASSES
and navigation and preparation skills for job
applications. No prior computer experience is
necessary. FREE to those who qualify. 30
hours. $125 (Ins. $1.00)
1) Jun 3 – Jun 14
Coastal Carolina
Community College
M – F • 9:00am – 12:00pm • CE 200D
Using Technology in your
Job Search
This course is designed to teach you how to CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
market yourself in a tough economy using the Published two times a year
most popular and up-to-date office programs. For a Map of Coastal’s Campus please Visit our website at- https://www.coastalcarolina.edu/
Learn to use technology to locate employment Coastal Carolina Community College
opportunities, complete online applications, and 444 Western Boulevard • Jacksonville, NC 28546 • 910.455.1221
use the Internet for effective networking in the
current job market. FREE to those who qualify. Issue 3 - Vol. 18/19
40 hours. $125 (Ins. $1.00)
1) Apr 29 – May 10 Using Technology in Your Job Search as a answers employers are looking for when asking
M – F • 9:00am – 1:00pm • CE 200D prerequisite.) 20 hours. FREE to those who common interview questions. This class will
Packaging Your Skills for Success qualify. $70 (Ins. $1.00) focus on face-to-face interviews, but will also
1) Apr 1 – Apr 5 discuss phone and webcam interviews. Come
An effective resume is the first key to getting M – F • 9:00am – 1:00pm • CE 200D discover how to make the most of your interview
the job you want. Learn how to package your 2) Jul 8 – Jul 12 and really impress a potential employer. FREE
skills and experiences to get you through the M – F • 9:00am – 1:00pm • CE 200D to those who qualify. 20 hours. $70 (Ins.
door to an interview. This course will review $1.00)
various resume styles and offer hints and tips Putting Your Best Foot Forward 1) Apr 8 – Apr 12
for presenting your individual experiences. M – F • 9:00am – 1:00pm • CE 200D
What makes a successful interview? Learn the
Each student will create an effective resume as 2) Jul 15 – Jul 19
tips and techniques of successful interviewing
part of the course. Students will need a basic M – F • 9:00am – 1:00pm • CE 200D
and maximize your chances of getting a job.
familiarity with computers for this class. (If not
Designed to build your confidence, students will
computer literate, students should consider
learn how to dress to impress and discover the
Coastal Carolina Community College | Division of Continuing Education | Call 910.938.6294 for More Information | 2Team Building for the Work Place Career Pathways: Direct Care to those who qualify. 15 hours. $70 (Ins.
$1.00)
Being able to function effectively as a team Worker
1) Jun 17 – Jun 21
member is a necessary skill for success in the This course will include skills development in M – F • 9:00am – 12:00pm • CE 200D
workplace and throughout life. In order for a home management and personal care tasks
team to accomplish its goals, it is important for using limited assistance. Topics covered will
the team members to understand the roles they The Art of Networking Using
include infection control, personal care, safety,
play. This course focuses on understanding professionalism, home management, effective Social Media
what you bring to a team and how to use this communication, job-keeping skills, and CPR This course will educate students in the new
knowledge to create team success. FREE to training. FREE to those who qualify. 60 hours. networking opportunities afforded by social
those who qualify. 15 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00) $180 (Ins. $1.00) media. Students will learn the use and benefits
1) May 13 – May 17
Please call 910.938.6309 to place your name on of various digital communication platforms
M – F • 9:00am – 12:00pm • CE 200D
an interest list. such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter in
connecting to employment opportunities. The
Charting Your Course to Success class will discuss security pros and cons. FREE
Success by Choice to those who qualify. 16 hours. $70 (Ins.
This class is designed for those who have
This course is designed to teach soft skills for $1.00)
been out of the workforce and those looking
the business environment. It introduces key 1) May 20 – May 24
for a career change. Emphasis will focus
success factors for accomplishing business M – F • 9:00am – 12:00pm • CE 200D
on transferable skills, networking, and skills
assessment while exploring career possibilities. goals, building self-confidence, acquiring good
Students will set goals and establish a career communication and listening skills, using sound Some of the above classes are also
plan. FREE to those who qualify. 15 hours. judgment to problem-solve, and wisely using offered on Base at Tarawa Terrace. To
$70 (Ins. $1.00) social media. FREE to those who qualify. 16 register, please call 910.938.6309.
1) Jun 24 – Jun 28 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00)
M – F • 9:00am – 12:00pm • CE 200D 1) Jul 22 – Jul 26 Employability Lab
M – F • 9:00am – 1:00pm • CE 200D
Need help with your resume or interview skills?
Take Control of Your Money Need guidance in
Conflict Resolution in the
This course is focused on simple budgeting Determining your next career move, training,
skills and tools to assist you in taking control of
Workplace
and financial assistance options?
your personal finances. Students will develop a Learning to manage conflict is a necessary
working budget to enable them to make positive skill for the workplace and all aspects of life. The Employability Lab is available on a walk-in
decisions with their money. FREE to those who Different methods can be used to resolve basis. The Lab location is to be determined.
qualify. 12 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00) different types of conflict. In this course, you FREE to those who qualify. Cost based on
1) May 28 – May 31 will learn how to combine conflict management hours of attendance. 1) Lab Hours: MTW •
T – F • 9:00am – 12:00pm • CE 200D techniques with good communication skills to 9:00am – 1:00pm
2) Jul 29 – Aug 1 facilitate effective conflict management. FREE
M – TH • 9:00am – 12:00pm • CE 200D
COMPUTER TRAINING
Computers for the Absolute Introduction to Quickbooks 1) May 20 – May 24
M – TH • 8:00am – 1:00pm • CE 204
Beginner Desktop Pro 2019 (NEW) F • 8:00am – 12:00pm • CE 204
Designed for the “true beginner,” this class Learn the basics of Quickbooks 2019 to manage
is the first step on the road to computer your customers, vendors, and employee **MS Excel 2013 Introduction-
confidence. 24 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00) accounting needs. 24 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00)
2) Apr 22 – Jun 17 1) Apr 24 – Jun 12
Intermediate
M • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • BT 203 W • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • BT 203 Build on your basic knowledge of Microsoft
Excel 2013. This course will also help students
Basic Computer with Windows 10 prepare for the core or expert levels of Microsoft
**Microsoft Office Specialist Office (MOS) Specialist exams. **(MOS: E)
Windows 10 is Microsoft’s latest operating (MOS) Exam Key Code Please see key on this page. 20 hours. $70
system. It is App, Touch Screen and Cloud Looking for a class to help you pass a MOS exam? (Ins. $1.00)
(OneDrive) oriented. You can use it with a Microsoft classes marked with an asterisk and key 1) May 13 – May 17
mouse and keyboard or through the touch code will help you prepare for your certification exams.
M – F • 8:30am – 12:30pm • CE 204
screen. Created for cloud computing and Word......................W
mobility, Microsoft Windows has many new Excel......................E EXAM FEE -
Access...................A **Microsoft Excel Specialist
features and functions that make this system
easy to navigate once you learn how. This
PowerPoint............P $96 Certificate Training Course (NEW)
workshop is designed for those who have Develop the Excel skills required to earn
recently purchased a new computer or plan to
in the near future. This class will teach you how Microsoft Office Specialist certification. This course offers
in-depth training covering Excel 2016’s
to navigate the new windows environment, use fundamental data manipulation, analysis, and
Microsoft Edge, and understand how Cortana Enhance Presentations by presentation features, and beyond. This course
can help you locate files and features you have Leveraging Microsoft Tools (NEW) will help prepare students to successfully
used in the past. Tips, tricks and shortcuts will take the Excel 2016 77-727 Microsoft Office
also be provided. 20 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00) (PowerPoint)
Specialists certification exams. Please see
1) Apr 22 – Apr 26 This course is designed for students wishing to key on this page. 24 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00)
M – F • 8:30am – 12:30pm • R 122 gain advanced level skills or individuals whose 1) Apr 2 – May 21
job responsibilities include preparing executive- T • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • BT 206
level presentations. 24 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00)
Coastal Carolina Community College | Division of Continuing Education | Call 910.938.6294 for More Information | 3**Microsoft Excel 2013 1) Apr 1 – Apr 5 work or plan to work in a mobile or corporate
M – F • 8:30am – 12:30pm • S 116 environment, or in an environment with limited
Dashboards, Formulas, VLOOKUP
customer interaction and an emphasis on
and PivotTables application, operating system, and security-
**Microsoft Office (2013 & 2016)
Learn how to transform data into information related activities, this course provides the
Boot Camp Level I (NEW) background knowledge and skills you will
using advanced techniques for formulas, pivot
tables and dashboards in Microsoft Excel. This Students will learn what’s new in the MS require to be a successful A+ technician. It can
course will show participants how to use the Office 2013 environment, including Microsoft also assist you if you are preparing to take the
spreadsheet application to produce what are Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. 20 CompTIA A+ certification examination, 2016
deemed to be advanced spreadsheet outputs. hours.**(MOS: W,E,A,P) Please see key on objectives (exam number 220-902), in order to
Upon completion of this course, participants this page 3. $70 (Ins. $1.00) become a CompTIA A+ Certified Professional
shall be able to use formulas and functions such 1) Jun 24 – Jun 28 60 hours. $180 (Ins. $1.00)
as those associated with logical, statistical or M – F • 8:30am – 12:30pm • CE 204 1) Apr 23 – Jun 27
mathematical operations, use available analysis TTH • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • S 116 & Online
tools and create amazing interactive Excel Microsoft Project 2013 Basic and
dashboards. Prerequisite: Students must have
Intermediate Training Course CompTIA Security+ Certification
an understanding of MS Excel 2013 basic and
Prep Course
intermediate levels. 20 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00). Microsoft Project is a highly acclaimed time/
1) Apr 22 – Apr 26 task management tool. This software provides With the demand for Information Security
M – F • 8:30am – 12:30pm • CE 204 the core tools that project managers, business professionals increasing, many individuals and
2) May 20 – May 24, managers, and planners need to manage IT pros (at various stages in their career) are
M – F • 8:00am – 1:00pm • S 116 schedules and resources independently. In seeking InfoSec certs. The course covers a
this introductory course, students will learn the broad review of information security, including
**Excel 2016 Spreadsheet basics of Microsoft Project 2013. 30 hours. $125 network attacks, PKI, intrusion detection,
(Ins. $1.00) cryptography, and disaster recovery. 50 hours.
Fundamentals 1) Jun 10 – Jun 14 $125 (Ins. $1.00).
This course is designed for students who desire M – F • 8:00am – 3:00pm • CE 204 1) Apr 8 – Jun 5
to gain skills necessary to create, edit, format MW • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • CE 204 & Online
and print basic worksheets. Learn concepts in **MS Access 2013 Database
worksheet navigating, formatting, and entering
Design and Build Course Cisco ICND1 100-105 Routing and
formulas. 12 hours. **(MOS: E) Please see key
on page 3. $70 (Ins. $1.00)
Switching Certification Exam Prep
This Microsoft Access 2013 course shows
1) May 4 – May 25 the user how to design and build an Access Course
SA • 9:00am – 1:00pm • R 121 database with queries, create and refine reports, The ICND1: Interconnecting Cisco Network
modify forms, and secure the Access database Devices Part 1 training course is the first
**MS Excel 2013 Advanced Data and change startup options. Students will step into Cisco networking. The goal of this
gain skills they need should they desire to course is to provide students with the essential
Analysis Tools (NEW) take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOAS) skills needed to successfully master the
Learn Dashboarding concepts, Pivot Charts and Exam. **(MOS: A) Please see key on page 3. CCENT exam topics: Network Fundamentals,
Tables, KPI’s, Goal Seek and Solver Add-ins 20 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00) LAN Switching Fundamentals, Routing
and how to incorporate them in PivotTable. Also 1) May 6 – May 10 Fundamentals, Infrastructure Services, and
Power View will be covered. 20 hours. **(MOS: M – F • 8:30am – 12:30pm • CE 204 Infrastructure Maintenance. This course
E) Please see key on page 3. $70 (Ins. $1.00) is preparation for the Cisco Certified Entry
1) Jun 10 – Jun 14 MS Access Advanced: Sub forms Networking Technician (CCENT) exam.
M – F • 8:30am – 12:30pm • S 116 Students pursuing their CCNA Routing and
and Multisystem (NEW)
Switching certification should attend both ICND1
This Microsoft Access 2013 course will and ICND2 courses. Course Prerequisite: Any
***Microsoft Word 2013 Templates, help students with creating advance tables, student taking this course should have basic
Mail Merge, and Macros (NEW) understanding complex relationships between knowledge of networking, computer hardware
Students should be able to create, manage, databases, use advanced queries, create and software basics, router, and switching
and distribute professional documents and be effective sub forms, how to deploy page locking knowledge from work experience or other
able to customize the Word 2013 environment when multiple users access your information courses. 60 hours. $180 (Ins. $1.00).
to meet specific needs to enhance productivity. and tips for setting defaults for multi-user 1) May 13 – Jul 22
Prerequisites: Students should be familiar with systems. 20 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00) MW • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • S 116
the keyboard and have basic computer skills. 1) Jun 3 – Jun 7
M – F • 8:30am – 12:30pm • CE 204
Some familiarity with MS Word Introduction and Microsoft Technology Associate
Intermediate topics would be beneficial. Please
(MTA): Security Fundamentals
see key on page 3. 20 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00)
1) Jun 24 – Jun 28 IT Certification Training Exam (98-367) Prep Course (NEW)
M – F • 8:30am – 12:30pm • S 116 The Microsoft Security Fundamentals Exam
**Microsoft Office 2013 Advanced COMPTIA A+ Certification Exam (98-367) validates introductory security
Topics (220-902) Prep Course (HYBRID) knowledge and skills and can be used to enter
the workforce, or prepare students for Microsoft
Take your understanding and knowledge of This COMPTIA A+ 220-902 course will build Technology Associate Exam 98-367. The MTA
Microsoft Office 2013 to the next level. This on your existing user-level knowledge and Security Fundamentals certification is a pathway
class will add to your professional skill set experience with personal computer (PC) for future certifications and career opportunities.
and make you more attractive to potential software and operating systems. In this
30 hours. $125 (Ins. $1.00).
employers. This capstone course will also course, you will acquire the essential skills and
help prepare those students seeking the core information you will need to install, configure, Please call 910.938.6294 to place your name on
or expert level of the MOS exam. **(MOS: optimize, troubleshoot, upgrade, secure, and an interest list
W,E,A,P) Please see key on page 3. 20 hours. perform preventive maintenance on PC and
$70 (Ins. $1.00) digital device operating systems. Whether you
Coastal Carolina Community College | Division of Continuing Education | Call 910.938.6294 for More Information | 4Microsoft Technology Associate Commercial Drone License Exam
(MTA): Networking Fundamentals Web Design, Multimedia, Prep (NEW)
Exam (98-366) Prep Course (NEW) and Digital Photography The course will provide the student with the
This MTA Training course helps you prepare information they will need to successfully pass
for Microsoft Technology Associate Exam SharePoint 2013 Power Users and both the Federal and North Carolina’s drone
98-366, and build an understanding of Network Site Administrators Course knowledge tests. When you pass the knowledge
Infrastructures, Network Hardware, Protocols, tests you can apply for a commercial drone
and Services. The Microsoft Technology This course is designed for SharePoint license (FAA) and operators permit (NC).
Associate (MTA) is Microsoft’s newest suite site owners, content authors, and content These tests cover a wide range of aeronautical
of technology certification exams that validate editors, as well as administrators who have topics, acronyms, rules, map reading, weather
fundamental knowledge needed to begin the responsibility to manage and customize reports, crew management, and scenario-based
building a career using Microsoft technologies. SharePoint sites. Students will learn how situations. This class is designed for people
After completing this course, students will be to secure sites, lists, libraries, set group without pilot training. The class does not include
able to understand network infrastructures, and permission levels, and set work-flow any flight time with a drone. Prerequisites:
hardware, protocols, and services. 30 hours. management. Course Prerequisite: Attendees Recommend students can read, write, and
$125 (Ins. $1.00). should have experience using a web browser understand the English language and be
as well as hands-on experience with SharePoint proficient in basic math skills. 24 hours. $70
Please call 910.938.6294 to place your name on 2007 or 2010 from an end-user perspective. (Ins. $1.00)
an interest list Experience with MS Office (any version) is 1) Apr 23 – May 16
a plus, but not required. 24 hours. $70 (Ins. TTH • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • R 121 & Online
Microsoft Technology Associate $1.00)
1) Apr 1 – Apr 5
(MTA): Windows Server M – TH • 8:00am – 1:00pm • CE 204 Digital Photography Concepts I
Administration Fundamentals F • 8:00am – 12:00pm • CE 204 This course will help you better understand how
Exam (98-365) Prep (HYBRID) 2) Apr 29 – May 3 to take higher impact photographs. The student
M – TH • 8:00am – 1:00pm • CE 204 will learn specific and actionable techniques
(NEW)
F • 8:00am – 12:00pm • CE 204 / tips to improve their images. Photographic
This MTA Certification course is designed to 3) Jun 17 – Jun 21 concepts covered in this course will include
provide students with fundamental knowledge M – TH • 8:00am – 1:00pm • CE 204 basic camera settings, composition, using focus,
of server administration concepts. It serves F • 8:00am – 12:00pm • CE 204 colors, light and its many aspects, using motion,
as a stepping stone to the Microsoft Certified and student requested modules. Class includes
Technology Specialist exams. Students Create Forms using Adobe fun and creative homework assignments and in
are expected to have some hands-on class evaluations of each student’s homework
experience with Windows Server, Windows- Acrobat Pro and LiveCycle results. Some photography experience is
based networking, Active Directory, Account Designer (NEW) beneficial but no specific type of camera is
Management, and System Recovery Tools and necessary. Students are asked to bring their
In this course designed for forms managers
Concepts. 30 hours. $125 (Ins. $1.00). and designers, data and record managers, camera and its manual to class. 24 hours. $70
and document specialists, you will learn how (Ins. $1.00)
Please call 910.938.6294 to place your name on
to create PDF forms from existing documents; 1) Apr 1 – May 20
an interest list
create fillable PDF forms which can be printed M • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • R 102
and submitted electronically using Adobe
MCSA: Installing & Configuring Acrobat and LiveCycle Designer; create
Windows 10 Exam (70-698) Prep dynamic user input fields; and create reusable
Course (NEW) content to streamline workflow. After completion
of this course, you will be able to create
This course is geared toward IT professionals interactive forms to reduce data collection
who have interest in learning to configure, and processing errors and enhance the user
manage, and maintain a Windows 10 enterprise experience. The course first introduces the
system and prepare for the exam. 60 hours. basics of form design. 20 hours. $70 (Ins.
$180 (Ins. $1.00) $1.00)
Please call 910.938.6294 to place your name on 1) Apr 8 – Apr 12
an interest list M – F • 8:30am – 12:30pm • CE 204
BUSINESS AND OFFICE SKILLS COURSES
Notary Public 3) May 6 / May 8 eNotary Certification
MW • 12:30pm – 4:00pm • CE 105
This course is designed to provide certification 4) May 20 / May 22 This course is designed to provide licensed
as required by NC Secretary of State. After MW • 5:30pm – 9:00pm • CE 105 public notaries with the information, training,
passing our course, students will be required to 5) Jun 3 / Jun 5 and procedures to become an approved NC
purchase a notary stamp and pay a $50 state MW • 12:30pm – 4:00pm • CE 105 eNotary. All course material and topics will be
fee. The textbook is required before the first 6) Jun 17 / Jun 19 taught per the NC Secretary of State Office. To
class meeting. Students must show a current MW • 5:30pm – 9:00pm • CE 105 be eligible to take this course students must be
state or federal photo ID with signature at 7) Jul 15 / Jul 17 a current licensed Notary Public. The required
first class meeting. 7 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00) MW • 12:30pm – 4:00pm • CE 105 training manual is available at the College
8) Jul 29 / Jul 31 Bookstore for an additional fee of $7.00. 3
1) Apr 8 / Apr 10 MW • 5:30pm – 9:00pm • CE 107 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00)
MW • 12:30pm – 4:00pm • CE 105 1) Apr 17 – Apr 17
2) Apr 22 / Apr 24 W • 1:00pm – 4:00pm • CE 105
MW • 5:30pm – 9:00pm • CE 105 2) Jun 12 – Jun 12
W • 1:00pm – 4:00pm • CE 105
Coastal Carolina Community College | Division of Continuing Education | Call 910.938.6294 for More Information | 5Bookkeeping Essentials successfully completing class earn Yellow Belt Mastery of course material will enable students
certification. 16 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00) to be highly productive members of Green Belt
This course provides an applied/practical 1) Apr 1 / Apr 3 continuous process improvement (CPI) projects
approach to the operation of a computerized MW • 8:00am – 5:00pm • CE 203 using the DMAIC method (Define, Measure,
general ledger system. Material covered 2) Jul 15 / Jul 17 Analyze, Improve, and Control) method. 128
will include accounts receivable, inventory MW • 8:00am – 5:00pm • CE 203 hours. $180 (Ins. $1.00)
management, sales invoicing, accounts 1) Apr 29 – Aug 17
payable, Quickbook training, and cash Online
management. By the end of this course, you IASSC Green Belt Exam Prep
will be familiar with the application of basic (NEW)
accounting principles and knowledgeable in Online Green Belt Exam Prep Class
Prepare to earn international Green
maintaining manual and computerized records. • Study to affordably Earn Green Belt Certification
Belt certification by receiving 8 hours of
50 hours $125 (Ins. $1.00) • Complete Coastal’s 128-hour online Green Belt
asynchronous, online, Green Belt instruction
exam Prep Class
Please call 910.938.6294 to place your name on each week over the course of 4 months in
• Pass IASSC Green Belt exam
an interest list. this exceptionally economically-priced course.
This class covers the body of knowledge Costs
Registration fee - $180.00
included in the International Association of Textbook fee - $113.00
Lean Six Sigma Training Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) Green Belt Software fee - $75.00
exam. Successful completion of class will be Student insurance $1.00
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt reflected permanently on a student transcript. Coastal Subtotal $379.00
Additionally any student who chooses to IASSC exam $295.00
This course is designed to introduce students separately pay IASSC and passes their $295 Grand Total $664.00
to Lean Six Sigma concepts, methodology, Green Belt exam will earn internationally- *$295.00 Green Belt exam fee is paid
terminology, and tools. Course includes lecture recognized Green Belt certification and boost separately to IASSC
and team exercises involved in a lean simulation * Note: There is tax on the software, book unless the
their employability across all fields. Students US Government is paying.
and a Six Sigma case study. Students will need to purchase a book, workbook,
and software to complete all facets of class.
HEALTH RELATED COURSES
Nurse Aide I Nurse Aide I Refresher 1) May 15 – Aug 1
MWTH • 4:00pm – 9:00pm • R 123
IMPRESSIVE FACTS: Our 2018 NAI students This course reviews the knowledge and skills in Orientation will be held on the first day of
have an 96% pass rate on the National Nurse basic nursing care to prepare students to take class and attendance is mandatory.
Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Skills the NC State Nurse Aide I exam. Prerequisite:
exam. The state pass rate average is 76. Applicants must have completed an approved
NA training course of at least 75 hours; be
Nurse Aide II (Hybrid)
Learn how to provide personal care and
currently registered as NA I in another state; The NA II Hybrid class is delivered partially
perform basic nursing skills. Students will
have an expired NA I registry listing in the last online. Requirements: Copy of H.S. Diploma
complete class, laboratory, and clinical
4 years; or have status as a Hospital Corpsman or equivalent, current CPR Card (AHA BLS for
learning experiences. Upon satisfactory
(or similar military training in any branch). After Healthcare Providers), and proof of listing as
completion of NA I training, graduates are
successful completion of the class the student an NA I on the NC Registry must be presented
eligible to take the National Nurse Aide
will sign up to take the state exam. After passing at time of registration. Background check,
Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam (exam
the North Carolina State skills and written/oral drug screen, immunization tracker required
fee: $120). Upon achieving a passing grade
competency evaluation, the graduate is listed (approximately $125). 172 hours. Course Fee
on the exam, graduates will be listed as
as a Nurse Aide I on the NC Registry. 40 hours. $180, Insurance $17. Total due at registration:
an NA I by the Division of Health Service
$125 (Ins. $1.00) $197
Regulation (DHSR). Immunization record
1) Apr 1 – May 1 1) May 7 – Jul 30
required. Must be at least 17 years of age
MW • 3:30pm – 8:30pm • H 126 T • 1:30pm – 5:30pm • R 123 and Online
to register. *TABE reading test score of 8.0
2) Jul 8 – Jul 23 MWTH • 7:00am – 3:30pm • Clinicals
required. 150.5 hours. * Students must come
MTTH • 8:30am – 1:30pm • R 123
in to take the TABE Test (see bottom of Orientation will be held on the first day
page for more information) Orientation will of class and attendance is mandatory.
be held during the first scheduled class Nurse Aide II Clinicals on 10 specified days of the
and attendance is mandatory. Background Learn to perform more complex skills for course.
check and immunization tracker are required patients and residents. After successful
(approximately $120). Clinicals are required and
will be discussed at orientation. CPR included
completion of the course, the student is eligible Medication Aide
to test for placement on the North Carolina
and will be held on a Saturday. $180 (Ins. Nurse Aide II Registry. Requirements: Copy of Prepare to pass the state Medication Aide
$17) Total due at registration: $197 See H.S. Diploma or equivalent, current CPR card competency exam and become listed on the NC
Registration Information above.* (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers), and proof Medication Aide Registry. Medication Aides are
1) May 13– Aug 1 of listing as an NA I on the NC Registry must be qualified to administer medication in long term
MTTH • 4:00pm – 8:30pm • H 126 presented at time of registration. Background care facilities. Requirements: H.S. Diploma
2) May 20 – Jul 17 check, drug screen, and immunization tracker or equivalent required. *TABE test required
M – TH • 8:30am – 1:00pm • R 123 required (approximately $125).176 hours. (Reading: 10.0) (See TABE Information on this
Course Fee $180, Insurance $17. Total due at page). Current listing on the N.C. Nurse Aide I
registration: $197 registry required. 24 hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00)
1) May 7 – May 16
TWTH • 8:30am – 12:30pm • CE 102
Coastal Carolina Community College | Division of Continuing Education | Call 910.938.6294 for More Information | 6Central Sterile Processing (NEW) Clinical Sites movement science, exercise technique, training
Registration Deadline instruction, and program design. AHA CPR/AED
This 96-hour class will introduce students to Monday, March 11, 2018. training included. H.S. Diploma or equivalent or
the primary responsibilities of a central sterile 2) Overall Class Dates: *TABE placement testing required (See TABE
technician. The central sterile processing Jul 8 – Sep 27 information on page 7) (reading 12.0 and math
technician plays an essential role in patient Class/Lab (6 weeks) Required: 8.0). 170 hours. Course Fee $180 (Ins. $1.00)
safety and infection control. The course will Jul 8 - Aug 15 (additional NASM Exam Fee $399)
include practical application of concepts M – TH • 4:00pm – 8:00pm • H 232 1) Jul 15 – Dec 11
and procedures. Prerequisite: Copy of H.S. Clinicals (6 weeks) Required: MW • 6:00pm – 10:00pm • S 107
Diploma or equivalent and the *TABE test Aug 19 - Sep 27 2) Jul 23 – Dec 19
required. (See TABE information on this page) M – F • 4 – 5 daytime hours (varied) • TTH • 8:00am – 12:00pm • S 107
(Reading: 12.0 and Math: 9.0). Following Clinical Sites
successful completion of the class the student Registration Deadline
will be eligible to take the Sterile Processing Senior Fitness Specialist (SFS)
Monday, June 17, 2019.
Technician National exam though NCCA, $125 This course is designed to increase the
(estimated cost). 96 hours. $180 (Ins. $1.00) professional credentials of certified personal
1) May 13 – Jul 31 Phlebotomy Certification Prep
trainers and prepare students for the NASM
MTW • 4:00pm – 7:00pm • H 226 This course is for individuals desiring certification test. The course may also be used
Phlebotomy certification who already have for re-certification credits. CEU’s are currently
Pharmacy Technician Certification venipuncture experience (from work or previous recognized by NASM, NSCA, or ACE. 20
Phlebotomy training). Course prepares students hours. $70 (ins. $1.00) Certification fee of
Prep for the written national certification exam $125 collected at registration (non-refundable)
and DOES NOT include hands-on training in NASM, NSCA, ACE candidates only.
IMPRESSIVE FACTS: Our Pharmacy
drawing blood. Please visit www.ascp.org (or
Technician students have a 75% pass rate on Please call 910.938.6294 to place your name on
other certifying agency) to determine if you
the PTCB exam. The national average is 58%. an interest list.
meet the work and / or training experience
required to take the exam. This course meets 2
Train to be a Pharmacy Technician in this class
nights a week for 6 weeks and includes online Youth Exercise Specialist (YES)
taught by an NC Pharmacist. Students will be
homework. 48 hours. Course fee: $126 ($125 + This course is designed to increase the
prepared to take the PTCB National Certification
$1 insurance). professional credentials of certified personal
Exam upon completion of the course. National
1) Apr 1 – May 8 trainers and prepare students to take the NASM
exam fees (paid to PTCB) are generally less
MW • 4:00pm – 8:00pm • H 232 certification test. The course may also be used
$150. *TABE placement testing is required for
2) Jul 8 – Aug 14 for re-certification credits. CEU’s are currently
seated courses (see TABE information on this
M – TH • 4:00pm – 8:00pm • H 232 recognized by NASM, NSCA, or ACE. 20 hours.
page) 10.0 Reading, 8.0 Math. 202.5 & 198
hours. $180 (Ins. $1.00) $70 (Ins. $1.00) Certification fee of $125 will be
collected first day of class (non-refundable).
Seated Classes
1) Apr 22 – Jun 20
Massage Therapy NASM, NSCA, ACE candidates only.
M – TH • 8:30am – 1:00pm • R 122 Please call 910.938.6294 to place your name on
2) Jun 3 – Aug 1 Massage Therapy (MT I & MT II)
an interest list.
M – TH • 8:30am – 1:00pm • R 122 This 750-hour Massage Therapy Program is
Online Classes designed to provide students with the essential
1) Jun 3 – Aug 17 skills to become a licensed massage therapist in Medical Office Classes
M – SU • Online North Carolina. The Massage Therapy Program
focuses on anatomy, physiology, and muscle Medical Terminology
Phlebotomy Training movement while providing a strong foundation
and the technical skills required to perform basic This course is the foundation for most medical
During 6 weeks of classroom/lab training therapeutic massage. *TABE placement testing office courses. Learn and master medical
followed by 6 weeks of clinical experience, required (See TABE information on page 7) terminology by moving step-by-step through
students will learn to draw blood specimens (reading 10.0). MT I 300 hours, MT II 450 hours. more than 1000 prefixes, root words and
from patients for the purpose of testing and MT II requires an additional 13.5 hours per week suffixes grouped by body systems. This
analysis. Successful course completion qualifies for clinic. Course Fee $180, Insurance $17. course is a prerequisite for Certified Medical
you to take the national certification exam Total due at registration: $197 (For MT I) Administrative Assistant, Electronic Health
(H.S. Diploma or equivalent required to test). MT I Records, Medical Coding Specialist, and
Mandatory orientation is held approx. 3 weeks 1) Morning • May 6 – Sep 17 Medical Billing Specialist programs. 96 hours.
prior to start date where additional requirements M – TH • 8:00am – 12:00pm • R 102A $180 (Ins. $1.00)
and costs will be detailed (i.e. background MT II 1) Jun 10 – Jul 25
check, drug screen, and immunization tracker 1) Evening • May 15 – Oct 2 M – TH • 8:30am – 12:30pm • CE 201
approx. $125). Workforce Skills and online M – TH • 5:30pm – 9:30pm • R 103 Prepay by May 31
homework are included in this course. Be 2) Jun 12 – Aug 1
sure to register early, as space is limited! M – SU • Online
Prerequisites: 1) TABE testing required NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Prepay by May 31
(reading: 12.9 and math 8.0 - on page 7), Prepare for the National Academy of Sports
required to enroll. 257 hours. Course fee: Medicine certification exam. Learn concepts
$197 ($180 + $17 insurance). and structures of anatomy, principles of human
1) Overall Class Dates:
Apr 1 – Jun 21
Class/Lab (6 weeks) Required:
Apr 1 - May 9
*TABE Test Information
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) placement testing is a free reading and math
M – TH • 4:00pm – 8:00pm • H 232 assessment available in the Academic Studies Center, Kenneth B. Hurst Continuing
Clinicals (6 weeks) Required: Education Building, Room 200. Picture ID is required to test. No appointment is needed.
May 13 - Jun 21 Testing is free of charge. Call 910.938.6294 for more information.
M – F • 4 – 5 daytime hours (varied) • Center TABE testing hours are:
Monday – Wednesday, 7:30am – 7pm
Coastal Carolina Community College | Division of Continuing Education | Call 910.938.6294 for More Information | 7Medical Coding Specialist Medical Coding Exam Prep Boot Counseling Skills Series (Virtual
Program Camp attendance option)
IMPRESSIVE FACTS: 100% of the 2016 and This course is designed to serve as a tool This training prepares the student to assume the
2017 on campus Medical Coding Specialist in your preparation for the CPC (Physician- clinical and administrative duties of a substance
students passed the national board the first time based) certification examination offered by the abuse treatment paraprofessional in keeping
American Academy of Professional Coders with ethical standards of care and supervision
Students in this class will learn the skills to work
(AAPC). This preparation will review advanced requirements as established by NC and federal
in this profession and prepare for the American
coding and guidelines manifested through authorities. Students will gain knowledge in
Academy of Professional Coders national
accurate use of the CPT, ICD-10-CM and the areas of substance abuse assessment and
Certified Professional Coders examination.
HCPCS manuals. The majority of this course screening, intervention strategies, counseling
The class includes modules of Basic Medical
will be the practical usage of codes in a wide theories and techniques, record keeping,
Coding, Medical Insurance, Advanced Medical
variety of scenarios. Prerequisite: Medical relapse response, community-based treatment
Coding, and National Certification Preparation.
Coding Specialist Program or Anatomy, and intervention methods, pharmacology of illicit
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology within
Physiology, Medical Terminology and Basic drugs, abnormal psychology, family issues, and
four years or pass free Medical Terminology
Medical Coding. Students need to be proficient models of addiction. The series is presented
Assessment with 80% and also attain a *TABE
in coding. AAPC “CPC” exam is scheduled for in three 5-week courses. Students choosing
reading test score of 10.0 required (See
Saturday July 18. Additional AAPC exam and to attend virtually must have a webcam and
TABE information on page 7). H.S. Diploma or
membership fee $480 (estimate) paid to AAPC. microphone to participate. 24 hours each. $70
equivalent required. Additional AAPC exam and
96 hours. $180 (Ins. $1.00) (Ins. $1.00)
membership fee $480. 302 & 311 hours. $180
1) Jun 4 – Jun 21 Part II
(Ins. $1.00)
M – F • 2:00pm – 5:00pm • CE 201 1) Apr 2 – May 9
1) Aug 5 – Dec 13
Prepay by May 28 TTH • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • CE 107
M – TH • 8:30am – 12:30pm • CE 201
Part III
Prepay by Jul 31
Certified Medical Administrative 1) May 21 – Jun 27
2) Aug 7 – Dec 11
TTH • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • CE 107
M – SU • Online Assistant (CMAA) Seated and
Prepay by Aug1 Online
Prepare for national certification as a Online Substance Abuse
Medical Coders Apprenticeship
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Classes
Completion of this class allows new coders (CMAA). This class is designed to give
to remove apprentice status from their AAPC students an opportunity to learn the skills
credential. We will use Practicode® materials and earn certification to work in a physician’s
Counseling and Psychotherapy
and the Coding Navigator will provide examples office. Topics include medical terminology, (Online)
and helpful tips to help solve cases. Prerequisite communication skills, administrative duties, and This course provides an overview of a variety
CPC-A. Required materials: Current Coding office and financial procedures. *TABE Reading of theories and techniques, concepts and
Manuals; CPT, ICD-10CM, and AAPC score of 10.0 (See TABE information on page 7) practices of the contemporary therapy, ethical
Practicode modules 1,2,3 with the assessment. 140 & 150 hours. $180 (Ins. $1.00). Additional and professional issues in counseling practice.
Modules and assessment may be purchased fee for certification exam $115 paid to NHA. It will also help develop counselor styles and
one unit at time. 96 hours. $180 (Ins. $1.00) approaches to assist clients. Prerequisite: high
This course counts as CEUs for AAPC Please call 910.938.6294 to place your name on
an interest list. school graduate or equivalent. 50 hours. $125
Coders. (Ins. $1.00)
1) Jul 10 – Nov 27 1) May 6 – Aug 9
M – SU • Online
Prepay by Jul 1 Substance Abuse Series M – F • Online
(Seated-Web Assisted)
PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING
Law Enforcement EMT/ Paramedic /EMD/ EMT course will include 24 hours of required
clinical time offered at various scheduled times.
Contact Paul Buchanan at 910.938.6368 or Telecommunicators Note: Clinical sites require the student to pass a
e-mail buchananp@coastalcarolina.edu for For Emergency Medical Dispatch or Emergency criminal background check and perform a drug
information. Telecommunicator information please contact screen prior to attending clinical site(estimated
Beth Himes at 910.938.6127 or himesb@ cost of $125.). Select vaccinations are also
Fire and Rescue coastalcarolina.edu. required before attending clinical sites. Call or
see website for details www.coastalcarolina.
Certification courses for fire and rescue edu/con-ed/public-safety/ ems/emt
personnel are offered year-round. In addition, Emergency Medical Technician- Daytime
Coastal offers a six-month fire academy twice Initial 1) May 9 – Jul 2
each year. The application period for the M – F • 7:30am – 4:30pm • MS 121
Successful completion of course allows students
Coastal Carolina Fire Academy, Class X will be 2) Jun 24 – Aug 13
to take the North Carolina EMT or National
open May 1 – 30, 2019. Contact Andrew Tator M – F • 7:30am – 4:30pm • MS 121
certification exam. Prerequisites: Students
at 910-938-6823 or firerescue@coastalcarolina. NIGHT
must bring proof of H.S. Diploma or equivalent
edu for information. 1) May 6 – Sep 6
AND a TABE reading score 11.0 or higher.
See page 7 for TABE details. 228 hours. $180 MWF • 6:00pm – 10:00pm • MS 121
(Ins. $17.00) Textbook Approx $200.The SA • 8:00am – 5:00pm • MS 121
Coastal Carolina Community College | Division of Continuing Education | Call 910.938.6294 for More Information | 8Basic Life Support for Healthcare 6) Jul 27 – Jul 27 Online Continuing Education
SA • 8:00am – 5:00pm MS 120
Providers (AHA) •
For more information on below ConEd courses
Intended for participants who provide health please contact the Coordinator at himesb@
Heartcode BLS Skills coastalcarolina.edu.
care. Taught in accordance with AHA
guidelines, this class provides training in CPR This is a 3-hour skills only session of the 1) Infants and Children
skills for all ages using AEDs and teaches how American Heart Association Heartcode Apr 1 – Apr 15
to relieve foreign-body airway obstructions. 8 BLS Healthcare Provider ONLINE course. M – SU • Online
hours. $70 (Ins. $1.00) Registrants MUST complete the online portion Apr 15 – Apr 30
1) Apr 27 – Apr 27 and provide a copy of the completion certificate M – SU • Online
SA • 8:00am – 5:00pm • MS 120 upon registration and to the instructor on the 2) EMS OPS
2) May 11 – May 11 day of class to take this course. $15 (Ins. $1.00) May 1 – May 15
SA • 8:00am – 5:00pm • MS 120 M – SU • Online
3) May 25 – May 25 1) Jul 27 – Jul 27 May 15 – May 30
SA • 8:00am – 5:00pm • MS 120 SAT • 2:00pm – 5:00pm • MS 120 M – SU • Online
4) Jun 29 – Jun 29 3) Cardiovascular and VAD
SA • 8:00am – 5:00pm • MS 120 Jun 1 – Jun 15
5) Jul 13 – Jul 13 M – SU • Online
SA • 8:00am – 5:00pm • MS 120 Jun 1 – Jun 15
M – SU • Online
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this
purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course,
except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.
SMALL BUSINESS CENTER SEMINARS
Many Small Business Center seminars are co-sponsored with the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce.
For registration, call 910.938.6322/6389
There are two options for contacting the Small Feat: Brian Vinciguerrs of Cracked It! organizations which thrive in any economic
Business Center for FREE one-on-one Small Escape Games LLC situation by learning and following the 7 Steps
Business Counseling or to register for seminars. 4) Jul 9 for Small Business Success. 3 hours. FREE
T • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • S 104 B/C 1) Apr 9
To register online for training and counseling:
Feat: Cowanda Bazile of Express T • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • S 104 B/C
-Go to www.ncsbc.net Employment Professionals
For Training Delete-Delegate-Defer-Do
Boots to Business
- Select Training -> Center-> Coastal Carolina Today, people are overwhelmed by what they
Community College-> Search-> Register This class will provide participants with an need to do for their business and how to go
introduction to business ownership and guide about doing it. Technology can make most
For Counseling: them through the start-up process. This is owners feel like they must do everything. In this
- Select “Counseling” ->Find by College-> a special program offered by the Small 90-minute workshop, participants will learn to
Coastal Carolina Community College -> Online Business Administration and the Department use a powerful, yet simple, worksheet to help
Request for Counseling (blue icon) of Defense in cooperation with Marine Corps them combat this stress by “deleting, delegating,
Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air deferring, or doing” everyday business tasks.
To register by phone: Station New River for active duty military, Come learn how to work less in your business
-Call the Small Business Center at 910-938- veterans, and their immediate family and more on your business for ultimate
6322 or 910-938-6389 members only. 16 hours. FREE business success. 1.5 hours. FREE
1) Apr 3 – Apr 4 1) Apr 10
WTH • 8:30am – 5:30pm • S 104 B/C W • 6:00pm – 7:30pm • S 104 B/C
Small Business Success Stories 2) May 1 – May 2
Join us for a fun and informative evening where WTH • 8:30am – 5:30pm • S 104 B/C You Have the Skills! Put Them
you will learn from someone who has been 3) Jun 5 – Jun 6
WTH • 8:30am – 5:30pm • S 104 B/C to Work! Attend 50 Home
there and done that! In our Small Business
Success Stories Series, learn what drove Based Businesses for Start Up
successful entrepreneurs into business, the How to Start a Nonprofit Entrepreneurs!
lessons they have learned along the way, their
There is a great deal of misunderstanding This course, offered by the US Small Business
secrets for success, advice they would give
of how to start a nonprofit organization. This Administration, is designed to provide startup
others, and what is coming next for the featured
seminar will provide a brief overview of the entrepreneurs with the flexibility they seek in
owner and their business. At the end, there will
nonprofit sector and will cover the essential career options by exploring the availability
be time for questions and answers. So mark
steps to successfully form a nonprofit of a home-based small business career.
your calendar for this great monthly event! 2
organization in North Carolina. 3 hours. FREE Topics covered will include developing the key
hours. FREE
1) Apr 3 processes for a home-based business such as;
1) Apr 2
W • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • S 104 B/C the startup requirements; the skills plan; the
T • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • S 104 B/C
business plan; the marketing plan; the financial
Feat: Eli Patino of Sweet Spot in Emerald
plan; and how to obtain alternative lending for
Isle 7 Steps for Small Business getting your own home-based small business up
2) May 7 Success In Any Economy and running. 2 hours. FREE
T • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • S 104 B/C
A must attend for any new or existing 1) Apr 11
Feat: Brian Feil of M&B Metal Works
small business owner! In this workshop TH • 10:00pm – 12:00pm • S 104 B/C
3) Jun 4
T • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • S 104 B/C explore behaviors of successful people and
Coastal Carolina Community College | Division of Continuing Education | Call 910.938.6294 for More Information | 9Veteran Entrepreneurship Lunch The Name of the Game is Credit. How Small Business Owners Can
and Learn How to Make Personal and Use Canva for Marketing Success
Are you a veteran entrepreneur or military Business Credit Work for You
Business Owners: Don’t spend thousands on
spouse seeking capital to start or grow your Today, a good-to-excellent personal credit a graphic designer when you don’t have to!
business? Join us for a lunch and learn seminar score is a MUST for every small business. This Save your marketing dollars for where you can
on access to capital and opportunities to expand course focuses on how to build good personal get the biggest return on investment. In this
your business in your community. We will credit AND how to establish commercial seminar you will learn the basics of designing
also share resources and programs available business to business working capital credit flyers, brochures, and business cards which will
for veteran and military spouse-owned small for your company. Learn about the factors of be noticed by your customers using the free
businesses that will help you succeed. Free to credit scoring; how to overcome negative credit online tool, Canva. Gain hands on experience
attend and lunch is provided courtesy of the issues; the hidden costs of bad credit; how to uploading your business logo and images and
Carolina Small Business Development Fund. minimize the risk of identity theft; how to rebuild leave with marketing collateral ready to print in
2.5 hours. FREE negative credit reports; and how to engage this seminar. 3 hours. FREE
1) Apr 17 creditors successfully. 2 hours. FREE 1) May 2
W • 11:30am – 2:00pm • S 104 A/B/C 1) Apr 25 TH • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • BT 202
TH • 3:00pm – 5:00pm • S 104 B/C
Small Business Roundtable How to Start a Business
Participants will learn best practices and share Grant Writing Fundamentals
Understand the basics of starting a business
secrets of success to effectively operate their Seeking and securing funding for a non- in this seminar that takes you from idea to
small businesses. 2 hours. FREE profit organization is vital for sustainability. opportunity. Learn key strategies for start-up
1) Apr 17 This seminar is designed to help participants financing and marketing as well as important
W • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • S 104 B/C identify potential funding opportunities and to information about legal issues, licensing,
2) May 15 discuss the basic skills needed to write effective zoning, operations, and more. Realize the
W • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • S 104 B/C proposals. 3 hours. FREE importance of a self-assessment and how to
3) Jun 19 1) Apr 25 evaluate the feasibility of your business idea.
W • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • S 117 TH • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • S 104 B/C Discover resources available to help you start
4) Jul 17
and successfully operate your business. 3
W • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • S 104 B/C
Business Networking for Artist hours. FREE
How to Start a Small Business and Crafters Session 1) May 8
W • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • S 104 B/C
Are you thinking about starting your own Calling all artists & crafters! Want to turn your 2) Jul 10
business? Not sure what steps to take or which passion into a real business, or build upon W • 6:00pm – 9:00pm • S 104 B/C
ones to take first? This seminar is designed to the existing business you already have, while
provide basic information to individuals who are networking with other creative and passionate
thinking about starting a business. This class How to Invest in Yourself and Your
people? Come learn best practices and secrets
is open to all active duty military, veterans, of success for effectively operating an arts Small Business Through the US
and their immediate family members only. and crafts business. Topics for each monthly Small Business Administration
6.5 hours. FREE session are selected to enable participants
1) Apr 23 Small business lending does not always occur
to gain knowledge and experience. Come
T • 9:00am – 4:30pm • MCB through a bank. Learn from an SBA Area
learn about things like trends in marketing;
2) Apr 30 Director to discover how to successfully obtain
showcasing art and craft products; best
T • 9:00am – 4:30pm • MCAS a commercial credit loan and how to approach
practices for networking; increasing sales;
3) May 14 an alternative lender when applying for an SBA
pricing products; exhibiting in arts and crafts
T • 9:00am – 4:30pm • MCAS loan guaranty. This key topic on “alternative
shows and festivals; website marketing and so
4) May 21 lenders and brokers” provides you access to
much more. Mark your calendar for this session
T • 9:00am – 4:30pm • MCB capital when your bank does not. Discussion
and come learn in a collaborative environment!
5) Jun 11 points include personal and professional
Come early for networking which begins at 6:30
T • 9:00am – 4:30pm • MCAS credit; the business plan; managing cash flow;
pm and stay for instruction that begins at 7:00
6) Jun 18 business accounting; collateral requirements;
pm. 2 hours. FREE
T • 9:00am – 4:30pm • MCB the commercial loan process; and a discussion
7) Jul 16 1) Apr 30
of small business lending programs available
T • 9:00am – 4:30pm • MCAS T • 7:00pm – 9:00pm • S 104 B/C
with the U.S. Small Business Administration. 2
8) Jul 23 2) May 28
hours. FREE
T • 9:00am – 4:30pm • MCB T • 7:00pm – 9:00pm • S 104 B/C
1) May 9
3) Jun 25
TH • 10:00am – 12:00pm • S 104 B/C
T • 7:00pm – 9:00pm • S 104 A/B
How to Research the Market and 4) Jul 30
Find Your Customers T • 7:00pm – 9:00pm • S 104 B/C Nonprofit Executive Roundtable:
Market research isn’t just for start-ups; it’s Thrive! Not Just Survive Change!
an important ongoing process for every Whether you have a service business, retail,
small business. Developing a focused and manufacturing or direct marketing you need a
effective marketing plan requires up-to-date plan. In fact, if you try to borrow money for a
market analysis. Discover the variety of business the first question asked by the lender
market research tools that will give you critical will be, “Do you have a business plan?” The
information about your industry and customers. seminar will focus on how to create a simple
Get the data you need to test the feasibility of a full-length business plan that can guide your
new business, product or service, and find the business, which parts of the plan must be done
competition and potential customers interested in specific ways, which parts of the plan bankers
in your proposed product or service. This focus on, how to create the important marketing
seminar is designed for new and established segment of the plan, and what the plan must
business owners. 2 hours. FREE look like. 2.5 hours. FREE
1) Apr 24 1) May 15
W • 6:00pm – 8:00pm • S 104 B/C W • 11:00am – 1:30pm • S 104 B/C
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