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Discover Your Passion - Lifelong Learning PCC EXTENSION
Spring 2020
PCC
EXTENSION                February 18 – June 13, 2020
                Classes Start Throughout the Session

      Discover Your Passion
                 Lifelong Learning

 Classes for the Community
        pcclearn.org
Spring 2020                                                                                 Spring Forward
                                                                                       Introduction to Energy Management
Roaring Twenties – revisited!
                                                                                         Business Modeling and Planning
This is our Roaring Twenties – but why were the 1920s called “Roaring?”                 Financial Planning and Budgeting
     The economy was booming.
                                                                                              Sketching with Markers
     America was partying.
     The 19th Amendment, passed in 1919, gave women the right to vote.                          Journal to the Self
     Women increasingly entered the workforce.                                              Turn Your Story Into a Book
     Prohibition was in place, but prohibition “prohibited the selling of alcohol,
                                                                                           Nine Steps to Self-Publishing
not its consumption,” and people found many ways to still enjoy a “cocktail.”
Speakeasies arose so named because to enter, one had to whisper a secret                            Your Book
word.                                                                                        Lose Weight Without Ever
     Automobiles were mass-produced and priced so that many now could                             Going on a Diet
own a car. A car was not just transportation, it represented freedom,
especially for young adults who were purchasing vinyl records in great
number, and they danced. To the older generation, this was the epitome of
moral decline.
     There were 2.1million people in the United States; Unemployment was             Cybersecurity Awareness
at 5.2%; Life expectancy, Males 53.6, Females 54.6; the Dow Jones high
was 100; and it took 13 days to go from NY to CA.                                    Building Your Cybersecurity Vocabulary
The Roaring 1920s were a dynamic decade!
                                                                                          Cybersecurity While Traveling
Our Roaring '20s have just begun, what lies ahead?                                        Electronic Commerce Security
      The economy is booming.                                                         Locking Down Our Public Information
      America is partying and consumerism is strong.
      The #MeToo Movement continues to inspire and to give voice to the                         Malware Explained
once unheard.                                                                                 Mobile Device Security
      Prohibition has long passed; now specialty cocktails, craft beers, and         Portable Data Protection and Destruction
award-winning U.S. wines flourish.
      Automobiles run on batteries, are electric, and some, exhibited at a                       Secure Browsing
recent auto show, have no steering wheel. Young adults are still listening to               Secure Password Storage
music and the sale of vinyl records has rebounded. The older generation                     Social Networking at Work
still thinks the younger generation is the epitome of moral decline.
      There are 327.2 million people in the United States; Unemployment is                    The Internet of Things
3.7%; Life Expectancy, Males 76.4, Females 81.2; the Dow Jones high is
29,350; and it takes 5½ hours to go from NY to CA.
Our Roaring 2020s are poised also to be dynamic!

Take your place in the 2020 Roaring '20s! Sign up for a class, take a one             Online Career Training
day workshop, log on and learn a new skill, or travel the roads of California,
perhaps of the country by taking a day, or multi-day tour. We are ready to                    Medical Terminology
assist you in embarking upon your 2020 Lifelong Learning Roaring                              Veterinary Assistant
Adventure.
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                         Summer PCC Extension catalog available in May.
SPRING 2020
                                                                             February 18 to June 13

CAREER

Professions ...................................................... 2
Entrepreneur .................................................... 8
Technology ..................................................... 10

                                                                             ACTIVE

                                                                             Exercise ......................................................... 23
                                                                             Lifestyle .......................................................... 24
                                                                             Sports ............................................................. 28
                                                                             Outdoors ........................................................ 28
FINANCE                                                                      Trips & Tours .................................................. 29
Investing ......................................................... 12
Retirement...................................................... 13

                                                                             INFORMATION

                                                                             Registration Info & Form ................................ 34
                                                                             General Information ....................................... 35
ENRICHMENT                                                                   Maps .............................................................. 36
                                                                             Course Index .................................................. 37
Cooking .......................................................... 14
Art ................................................................... 15
Dance ............................................................. 16                          NEW      New for Spring 2020
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Music .............................................................. 17
Crafts.............................................................. 18                         Online        CP     Certificate Program
Writing ............................................................ 20
                                                                                      Locations: PCC - Pasadena City College
Photography ................................................... 21
                                                                                                 AHS - Arcadia High School
Languages ..................................................... 22
PROFESSIONS
                                                                                                                     Notary Classes
                                                                                                                     Instructor: Thomas Peavyhouse
                                                                Get The Job You Want!
CAREER

                                                                Instructor: Ellie MacMullin
                                                                Do you freeze up during an interview? Are you
                                                                uncomfortable talking with a Recruiter or Hiring
                                                                                                                     Notary Public Licensing
                                                                Manager over the phone? This course will             Notary Class: This course exceeds the
                                                                navigate you through the challenges of               State of California qualifications for new
                                                                developing and delivering a compelling               applicants and for notaries that are
         Become a                                      CP       presentation about why you should be hired           renewing        their       commissions.
                                                                and what you bring to the table. As a Corporate      Commissioned notaries may take this
         Solar Installer                                        Recruiter for more than 30 years, I will provide     course six months prior to their commission
         Instructor: Quayum Abdul                               guidance and assistance to insure you have           expiration date. Students completing the
         Since 2010, solar panels have increased in             the tools you need to get that interview. In this    class will receive a State-approved
         popularity; and in California, all new home            competitive working environment, you need            Certificate of Completion required to take
         construction must have solar panels. Home              the techniques to present the best you for the       the State-proctored notary examination.
         and commercial owners are looking for Solar            job. $15 materials fee payable in class.             The State of California will offer a same-
         Installers to install solar panels on roofs, and                                                            day exam (additional cost). $49 materials
                                                                0436X        PCC - Room R109                $65      fee payable in class.
         countless experienced solar installers are             Feb 29-Mar 7       2 Sat              10am-1pm
         providing this work as independent contractors.                                                             Advanced registration required. No
         In fact, it is projected that by 2020, 65% of solar                                                         walk-in registrations. Minimum age 18.
         installations will be done by independent solar                                                             Late arrivals will not be admitted and no
         installers. Join us and learn how to design and                                                             refunds will be given.
         install roof-top solar photovoltaic systems.
         Participants will have the opportunity for hands-                                                           Notary Exam: Registration/exam begins
         on, real world training through a volunteer                                                                 at 4:00 pm, concludes at 6:00 pm. Exam
         organization. Topics include:                                                                               requirements:

          • Solar, electrical, and city codes                                                                        1. $40 check or money order only payable
          • Electrical wiring                                                                                           to the Secretary of State (including
                                                                                                                        renewals). No Cash.
         Note: Course requires a total of 24 hours of
         instruction. Certificates will be issued upon                                                               2. ID: Driver’s License or State DMV card;
         successful completion of the course, as                                                                        Passport; Military ID; (non US citizens
         determined by the instructor. $40 material fee                                                                 bring Alien Registration number).
         payable in class.                                                                                           3. Bring two sharpened, No. 2 pencils.
         2257X        PCC - Room R113         $135              Rental Property
                                                                                                                     4. Bring a 2"x2" passport photo to be
         Apr 24-Jun 12      8 Fri   6:30pm-9:30pm               Management                                              submitted as part of the Secretary of
                                                                Instructor: Shiral Torres                               State application background check.
                                                                As an owner or manager of rental properties,            May be purchased in class for $10.
                                                                you have a thorough understanding of why it is       0390X       PCC - Room R221      $99
                                                                crucial to precisely track income and expenses.      May 9             1 Sat     8am-4pm
                                                                You know why it is necessary to maintain
                                                                accurate, updated, and organized documents,
                                                                and why all documents need to be stored in a         Loan Signing Specialist
                                                                secure location. If not, then register for this
                                                                informative and insightful workshop! In addition     This course provides notaries with the
                                                                to discussing the whys and wherefores, owners/       skills and knowledge needed to become a
         Mystery Shoppers                                       managers will learn about current laws, how          Loan Signing Specialist. Discussion is
                                                                the income and expense worksheet handout             inclusive, from the initial contact with the
         Instructor: Jennifer Hayes
                                                                will help with income tax preparation, and how       borrowers, to the completion and return of
         Mystery shopping is a wonderful way to earn                                                                 the loan document package. $45 materials
         extra income and have fun while shopping,              to effectively use a 12-month calendar to make
                                                                property management less complicated. To             fee payable in class.
         dining, and evaluating customer service at
         local businesses! This workshop will show you          keep it all together, you will receive a binder to   Optional: Take home exam. Fee: $35
         the ins and outs of mystery shopping. Topics           keep your business organized and insure your         payable in class. Those passing will
         include:                                               success! $25 materials fee payable in class.         receive a Loan Signing Specialist
                                                                0433X          PCC - Room R109              $45      certificate.
          •   Signing up with shopping companies
                                                                Jun 6                1 Sat           10am-12pm       Prerequisite: Must be a notary or have
          •   Getting your first assignment
          •   Avoiding pitfalls                                                                                      taken a notary public class.
          •   Writing great reports                                   Shiral also teaches Find Cash by               0315X       PCC - Room R113      $69
                                                                     Tracking Your Spending - page 24.               May 10            1 Sun     9am-1pm
         $20 materials fee payable in class.
         0329X          PCC - Room R123          $45
         May 2                1 Sat     12pm-2:30pm

         2                                                     Register online at pcclearn.org
Become a Reality TV
      Introduction to
NEW

                                                      Casting Producer
      Energy Management

                                                                                                                                                                  CAREER
                                                      Instructor: Costa Nicolas
Instructor: Ricson Chude                              Now that reality television has taken over
The desire to manage utility energy costs, and        Hollywood, recognizing the need for additional
the growing concerns for the environment call         casting associates and casting producers is
for professionals with an understanding of            front and center! Employment opportunities in
energy management and sustainability’s best           the field of reality casting are bountiful. This
practices. This introductory course will impart       workshop is designed to provide you the               Professional
attendees with the knowledgebase needed to            knowledge and skills to pursue employment in          Make-Up Artistry
help businesses manage utility costs and to           production, perhaps even in casting your favorite
stay competitive in their industry. The course        series, the one you have been watching all            Instructor: Michele Godinez
is perfect for people interested in exploring         season. This workshop is designed for students        This is a hands-on course where students learn
“green jobs” in the solar, sustainability, utility,   who are hardworking, have a positive attitude,        to properly color match, contour, highlight, and
and HVAC&R industries. $10 materials fee              and possess a passion for pursuing a career in        create a Natural Eye look for bridal, print, and
payable in class.                                     casting. Note: Students must bring a laptop or        film shoots, as well as for everyday use.
                                                      tablet to class.                                      Students also will learn a Glamour look for
0445X        AHS - Room H102         $55                                                                    special occasions, fashion, and print. Included:
Mar 18-Mar 25     2 Wed      6:30pm-9pm               0338X        PCC - Room R113                 $85      eyeliner techniques, professional kit
                                                      Feb 23-Mar 15      4 Sun                1pm-3pm       necessities, how to make your look last all day,
                                                                                                            bring in business, and receive professional
                                                                                                            discounts on name-brand make-up. Upon
                                                                                                            successful completion of the course, students
  Voiceover Classes                                                                                         receive a Certificate from the instructor
  Partner: Voices For All                                                                                   (professional discounts are available with
                                                                                                            certificate). $40 materials fee payable in class.
                                                                                                            Note: Course fee includes $26 lab fee.

  Voiceover Professional                                                                                    0413X        PCC - Room R115                $125
                                                                                                            Apr 26-May 3       2 Sun                9am-5pm
  This fun and empowering 2-hour
  introductory workshop covers the different
  types of voiceovers and what tools are
  needed to find success. Students will be                                                                  Film School
  coached as they read a script, and are
  recorded to receive a professional                                                                        (2-Day Certificated)
  voiceover evaluation later. Leave with the                                                                Produce, Write, Direct, Act
  knowledge necessary to decide if this               Stunt Acting                                          Instructor: Dov S-S Simens
  career is something you want to pursue.             Instructor: Jack Huang                                This course launched into filmmaking writer
  This workshop is taught by a professional                                                                 Quentin Tarantino, actor Will Smith, and singer
                                                      Join us and discover how to do basic stunts,
  voice actor from a voice acting training                                                                  Queen Latifah, and now, hopefully, yours!
                                                      action movements, and fight sequences
  company.                                                                                                  Anyone…Yes anyone can Write, Produce, or
                                                      confidently and safely. Topics include:
  4210X        PCC - Room R102       $49                                                                    Direct films and TV shows for profit when given
  Apr 25             1 Sat    10am-12pm                •   Financial qualifying guidelines                  the basic information - and this intensive crash-
                                                       •   Head and Body Reactions                          course delivers! The focus is on the business
                                                       •   Basic Martial Arts Elements                      of filmmaking (yes, talent is important but it
                                                       •   Power Control of Movements                       can’t be taught) rather than the art of filmmaking.
  Voiceover                                            •   Break Falls                                      Day 1: “Filmmaking A-Z: Writing, Directing
  Professional - Online                                •   Voicing and Timing                               Shooting & Editing” details step-by step how
  This fun and empowering 90-minute                    •   Safety                                           to make your first feature film with budgets as
  introductory workshop, taught by a                   •   Job Hunting                                      little as $10,000 to as high as $100,000,000.
  professional voice actor, covers the                Discussion includes advice about a career in          Day 2: “Dealmaking A-Z: Producing,
  different types of voiceovers as well as            stunt acting, however, whether you are                Financing, Distributing & Profiting” clearly
  what tools are needed to find success in            interested in a career, or just wish to participate   explains how to market, sell, and finance the
  the industry. Your instructor will coach            in a unique activity, come and learn about stunt      film you learned to make on Saturday. All
  you in this one-on-one video chat setting           acting, and have fun! Wear loose, comfortable         attendees receive a 100 page Filmmaker’s
  as you read from real scripts; and later will       clothing. $10 materials fee (for knee and elbow       Workbook; qualify for a Producer’s Diploma
  provide a professional voice evaluation.            pads) payable in class.                               and Filmmaker’s Certificate; and graduate
  For a demonstration, go to:                                                                               knowing exactly how the industry, called
  voicesforall.com/ooo. Note: Students                When registering, indicate start date                 Hollywood, whether its Agents, Bankable Stars,
  must have internet access and a webcam.                                                                   Dealmakers or Powerbrokers, works when you
                                                      4015X       PCC - Room W201         $89               are a first-timer.
  4220X      ONLINE COURSE             $49            Feb 24-Mar 16     4 Mon  6:30pm-8:30pm
  Schedule your class when convenient!                                                                      4215X                                      $245
  Logon info provided upon registration.              4015X       PCC - Room W201         $89               Apr 4 & 5         1 Sat & Sun        9am-6pm
                                                      Apr 20-May 11     4 Mon  6:30pm-8:30pm                Classes held at the Hollywood Film Institute
                                                                                                            (Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood)

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                Self-paced courses. New      Microsoft Word 2016                                                  Writeriffic: Creativity Training
                sessions start monthly.      Microsoft PowerPoint 2016                                            Write Your Life Story
                                             Intro to QuickBooks 2017         Law and Legal                       Mystery Writing
                Upon successful              Intro to Photoshop CC                                                Travel Writing
                completion of a course,      Intro to Illustrator CS6         Employment Law Fundamentals         Intro to Screenwriting
                you may download a           Intro to InDesign CC             Intro to Criminal Law               Keys to Effective Editing
                certificate of completion.   Photoshop Elements for the       Real Estate Law                     Beginner's Guide Getting Published
                                               Digital Photographer           Workers' Compensation               Write and Publish Nonfiction Book
                                                                              LSAT Preparation I & II             Publish and Sell Your E-Books
                 Captivating Instructors!
                                                                                    For complete course details and to register for
                  Interesting courses!
                                                                                    these and other ed2go courses, visit:
                   Satisfied students!
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            6                                     Register online at pcclearn.org
NEW! Cybersecurity Awareness Courses - Online

                                                                                                                                                                        SPOTLIGHT
Cyber: “a combining form meaning computer, computer network, or virtual reality” (dictionary.com)                   Features:
Security: “the state of being free from fear, danger, or threat”
Cybersecurity: a compound word referring to the security of computers, computer networks, or                        • Self-paced, start anytime
virtual reality                                                                                                     • May be taken in any order
                                                                                                                    • No previous experience required
In partnership with ProTrain, PCC Extension is pleased to offer these new Cybersecurity online
courses designed for individuals interested in protecting themselves online and abroad. Courses                     Course Fee: $129 each
are one-hour each with students receiving 180 days of access upon enrollment!

Mobile Device Security                                Electronic Commerce Security                            Malware Explained
Mobile device security is targeted at those who       The course will cover the different types of            This course talks about the history of malware,
are moderate to heavy users of mobile devices         electronic commerce, and the associated risks.          how it works, understanding the risk and how to
but are unfamiliar with the risks inherent in         The students will learn how to interact with            protect against it. Students will learn the basics
accepting default, manufacturer and app vendor        electronic commerce sites securely, how to              of malware in the context of both home and
settings. This course introduces those who use        secure electronic commerce sites, and have a            corporate users and will understand how to
mobile devices as part of their everyday              better understanding of how they connect with           combat malicious software in an effective way.
background—whether at work, study, or play—           business-to-business transactions, business-to-         Corporate and home computer users will benefit
to techniques for protecting those devices from       consumer transactions, consumer-to-consumer             from this course as it is intended for anyone with
being an attacker’s playground. By shifting           transactions, and how to secure those                   a vested interest in learning how to secure their
security to the foreground, those who attend this     transactions. This courses is intended for all          systems from malware.
course will learn to: Identify vulnerabilities in     employees that engage in personal or
different mobile devices, apps, communications        professional e-commerce transactions.
channels, Harden their devices against common
                                                                                                              The Internet of Things
attacks, Configure frequently used apps against                                                               The Internet of Things will change our personal
misuse by others, Reduce exposure to                                                                          and professional lives forever. By 2020, there
                                                      Secure Browsing                                         are expected to be over 50 billion devices
compromised routers and electronic
                                                      This course is intended to teach more about the         communicating through the Internet. These
eavesdropping.
                                                      number one tool we use to access the web: Our           devices will range from doorbells, thermostats,
                                                      browser. We will discuss browser choices, how           cars, and washing machines. This devices can
                                                      to configure a browser for our security and             make our lives easier and more efficient. At the
Secure Password Storage                               privacy needs and how to spot malicious                 same time, some of these devices may put our
                                                      websites. In addition to discussing these topics,       safety and privacy at risk. Knowing about the
This course is intended to teach people to stop
                                                      lab/demos will be provided to ensure a firm             how the Internet of Things works and what we
remembering large numbers of passwords and
how to manage password security across a              grasp on the concepts being discussed. This is          can do to be safe is important.
                                                      aimed at the beginner level, yet anyone who
large number of systems. In addition to discussing
                                                      uses the internet would benefit from this course.
these topics, lab/demos will be provided to ensure
                                                      Key concepts covered include Browser choices,           Social Networking at Work
a firm grasp on the concepts being discussed.
                                                      Browser setup, VPN, private browsing, secure            This course is directed at those who use social
Key concepts covered include: password
                                                      settings and cookies, Downloads and an                  media accounts for business or personal use.
strength, password reuse, securely storing and
                                                      introduction to TOR.                                    This course will review different types of social
using passwords, password convenience, how
                                                                                                              media, review expectations of privacy, explain
to configure and manage password storage
                                                                                                              the risks of social media and provide ideas on
technology, and how to successfully use               Portable Data Protection and Destruction                how we can protect ourselves while using this
password storage technology                           This course is directed at those who have               technology.
                                                      captured data over time and want to establish
                                                      intentional control over its accessibility, use, and
                                                      disposition. This course is appropriate for a           Cybersecurity While Traveling
Locking Down Our Public Information
                                                      range of individuals, from those who have not           This course’s target audience is anyone who
This course will teach people how to limit their
                                                      contemplated developing a data governance               travels or manages travel policies. It is not
exposure and reduce what attackers are able to
                                                      plan to those who have one in place but would           intended for a cyber security expert and does not
discover about them and their company. Upon
                                                      like to validate assumptions they have made.            go into too many technical details. This course is
course completion, learners will be exposed to
                                                                                                              intended for a beginning level audience, but
tools and techniques to find their own information
                                                                                                              points to technology that can quickly escalate
online and reduce the likelihood it will be abused.
                                                                                                              into intermediate or advanced discussions. Main
This course is focused on defensive security to       Building Your Cybersecurity Vocabulary
                                                                                                              concepts explored will include: threats and
help protect individuals and organizations. This      This course is focused on conveying topics and
                                                                                                              countermeasures, wireless situations, wired
is aimed at the beginner level, yet anyone who        vocabulary specific to cyber security, so if you
                                                                                                              situations, travel triangle of security, and travel
uses the internet would benefit from this course.     are new to Information Security (InfoSec) and
                                                                                                              tips.
Key concepts covered include: Understanding           want to start learning the basics, this course is for
what information is available online, Google          you. Throughout this course, students will learn
Dorks and the GHDB, Attackers Perspective on          new words, their meanings, and the context in
OSINT, Metadata, Geolocations, public footprint,      which they are used, and will ultimately gain an
Social media, Protecting information, and Tools       understanding of topics and terminology as they                For complete course details and
of the trade.                                         relate to cyber security. This course is aimed at               registration information, visit:
                                                      beginning skill levels.
                                                                                                                        pcclearn.org

    PCC Extension | 626.585.7608                                                                                                       Spring 2020                  7
ENTREPRENEUR
             Healthcare                                    Internet Marketing Classes
             Certificate Programs                          Instructor: Bob Cohen
CAREER

             In partnership with ed2go

             These online Healthcare
                                             CP
                                                           Facebook                                          Internet Marketing -
             Certificate Programs will
             distinguish you as a knowledgeable,
                                                           and Social Networks                               The Secrets
             skilled, and committed professional in        Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogs have        Explore Google AdWords and Search Engine
             specialized healthcare fields. CE contact     changed how people use the Internet.              Optimization (SEO) to help drive traffic to
             hours provided.                               Whether you want to stay in touch with family     your site. Discover how a landing page can
                                                           and friends or learn how to leverage social       be used for promotions and offers, as well as
             Complementary and                             networking for your business, this workshop       what makes a successful email newsletter
                                                           will give you an understanding of these           and how you can build one for pennies.
              Integrative Health
                                                           exciting tools, how each one differs, and how     Finally, find out how to use feedback sites
             End of Life Care                              each is used to its best advantage. Learn         and FREE local listings to help you generate
             Food, Nutrition, and Health                   how Social Networking sites work, how to          more business. See note.
                                                           set up your account, how to find friends,
             Gerontology                                                                                     0503X        PCC - Room R121       $49
                                                           family members, groups, and how to establish
                                                                                                             Mar 21             1 Sat     9am-12pm
             Healthy Aging                                 connections with the most popular Social
                                                           Networking services. See note.
             Spirituality, Health, and
              Healing                                      0510X        PCC - Room R121       $49            Blogging for
                                                           Mar 14             1 Sat     9am-12pm
                                                                                                             Fun and Profit
             Programs start monthly. For detailed                                                            Everyone is blogging – are you? Come learn
             program descriptions,requirements and         Marketing with Facebook                           what a blog is, where blogs are found, and
             start dates, go to: ed2go.com/pcclearn                                                          how to get a blog for free. Find out how to
                                                           and Social Media                                  share your pictures and videos with family,
                                                           Students will learn how to use Facebook,          friends, organizations, and customers, and
                                                           Twitter and other Social Media sites to market    how to use your blog to share your ideas with
             Occupational                                  just about anything from businesses and           the world, and perhaps make money doing it!
                                                           non-profits, to books and bands! This class       Topics include: blogs for business, blog ads,
             Spanish Courses                               covers the steps needed to create a               blogs for marketing, and building blog
             In partnership with ProTrain                  Facebook page, how to link it to Twitter, and     communities. See note.
                                                           how to design content that attracts “Likes”
                                                                                                             0507X        PCC - Room R121            $49
                                                           and followers. Discover what content gets
             Self-paced, online courses, start                                                               Mar 21             1 Sat           1pm-4pm
                                                           read, when and why people use Social Media,
             anytime, 16 hours of instruction,             and what tools Social Media marketing
             for 6 months; Certificate of Completion       professionals employ to save time. See
             available upon request.                       note.                                               Bob also teaches Live, Work or Retire
                                                           0502X        PCC - Room R121            $49           Abroad – Affordably! - page 13.
             Spanish for Banking                           Mar 14             1 Sat           1pm-4pm
             Spanish for Construction
             Spanish for Educators
             Spanish for Firefighters                                               Internet Marketing Certificate
             Spanish for Food Service                        Save $31 by signing up for all four courses at once! Receive a certificate after successful
                                                             completion of all four courses. Recommended for non-profit organizations, small
             Spanish for Health Care                         business owners, job changers, and those re-entering the workforce! Fee: $165 (plus
             Spanish for Housekeeping                        materials). Note: $30 materials fee payable in each class.
             Spanish for Law Enforcement
             Spanish for Manufacturing
              and Warehousing
             Spanish for Social Services
             Spanish for the Workplace

              The fee for each course: $165. For
              detailed program descriptions, go to:
                     pcclearn.org/ProTrain
                  For in-class Spanish classes,
                         turn to page 22.

         8                                               Register online at pcclearn.org
For Business Owners                                                                                Start Your Own
Instructor: Connie Sparks
                                                                                                   App Business

                                                                                                                                                      CAREER
                                                                                                   Instructor: Bob Cohen
                                                                                                   With iPhone and Android users in the millions
Marketing Made Easy                                                                                apps are in big demand. Learn how to take your
                                                         Financial Planning                        app idea from concept to the iTunes store and
on a Small Budget

                                                   NEW
                                                                                                   turn it into income. This class covers what goes
This workshop shows business owner’s how                 and Budgeting                             into a successful mobile app, getting your app
to use multiple cost effective marketing          This workshop is designed to help business       on the app stores, and how to market and
segments to brand their business and reach        owners create a financial model to identify      promote your app. Gain information about how
their target groups; and be more creative in      key drivers for cost reduction, budgeting for    to develop your idea for an app; and learn about
finding not just a customer, but the right        sustainability and growth, and how to improve    new tools for making apps with little or no
customer offering long-term ROI benefits.         revenue streams through step-by-step             programming experience. Learn how to create
The highlights of this workshop are marketing     instruction. No financial planning experience    an app that garners rave reviews, provide
on a budget; showing business owner’s how         required. Topics include:                        customer support, and price your app for the
to standout when marketing to potential                                                            most revenue. $30 materials fee payable in
customers; becoming more effective with            • Alternative resources and methods to          class.
messaging, branding, and planning; creating          generate new revenue
                                                   • Building sound cash flow strategies to        0520X          PCC - Room R121             $49
product value; and connecting with
                                                     support growth                                Mar 28               1 Sat           9am-12pm
customers. Using the resources and
strategies of this course, attendees will          • Economic and political trends impacting
become more effective with messaging,                business bottom lines                                  See Bob's other courses on
branding, and planning. $15 materials fee          • Identifying KPA’s, strengths and                          page 8 and page 13.
payable in class.                                    weakness of products for placement
                                                   • Mechanics of financial modeling and
0429X        PCC - Room R109        $45              planning
Feb 22             1 Sat     10am-12pm
                                                  Bring laptop with spreadsheet software
                                                  installed. $20 materials fee payable in class.

      Business Modeling                           0438X        PCC - Room R109       $49
NEW

                                                  May 9              1 Sat     10am-1pm
      and Planning
Business owners and managers at all levels
learn how to build, design, and define their
business model to compete in today's
environment. This interactive and dynamic
workshop will keep participants engaged in
stimulating planning and brainstorming
sessions using a business model canvas. A
business model canvas is a strategic
                                                                                                   Create a Website for
management and lean startup template for                                                           Business or Personal Use
developing new or documenting existing
business models. It provides a simplistic
                                                                                                   for FREE!
approach, a snapshot for you to draft your                                                         Instructor: Mike Rounds
entire business idea within one document.                                                          Stop thinking about having your own website
Join us and discover fresh ideas and new                                                           by creating one! You can create your site in
strategies to align your business model and                                                        minutes for FREE including text, graphics,
mission statement, and discover new                                                                YouTube video links, a shopping cart, and
opportunities in the process. $25 materials                                                        customization. Topics include:
fee payable in class.
                                                                                                    •   Obtaining your domain name
0437X        PCC - Room R109       $49                                                              •   Choosing a web host
Mar 21             1 Sat     10am-1pm                                                               •   Designing your web pages
                                                                                                    •   Collecting credit card information
                                                                                                    •   Listing with major search engines
                                                                                                    •   Getting your site noticed
                                                                                                   $30 materials fee payable in class. Note:
                                                                                                   Lecture only; laptop not necessary in class.
                                                                                                   0504X          AHS - Room H101          $49
                                                Use your Visa, MasterCard or Discover              May 11              1 Mon    6:30pm-9:30pm
                                                 to register by mail, fax or telephone

         PCC Extension | 626.585.7608                                                                                  Spring 2020               9
CAREER
         TECHNOLOGY
                                                               Practical Excel
                     Windows 10                                for Success
                                                               Instructor: Jackson Pan
                                                               If there is one technological tool you need to
         Introduction to                                       succeed in life, it is arguably Excel! Being         Introduction to
                                                               skilled in Excel is important at work, at school,
         Windows 10                                            or at home to help you make sense out of             Microsoft Word 2016
         In partnership with ed2go                             numbers or data. While you do not need to be         In partnership with ed2go
         In this course, you will gain the foundation you      an Excel guru, most likely, you will want to use     Knowing how to write reports and letters using
         need to use Windows 10. We begin with the             Excel to solve problems at some point, therefore,    Microsoft Word is a basic skill needed in nearly
         basics: finding your way around the operating         why not begin today by exploring the potential       any job. This powerful word-processing program
         system. You will get to know the expanded             of Excel? This workshop provides useful              lets you professionally type, edit, format, spell
         Start menu, desktop, and system settings so           exposure to Excel while teaching practical skills.   check, and print documents. You will learn how
         you feel right at home. Next, you will learn to       By the end of the workshop, you will have            to edit text, change the size or appearance of
         customize the features of this operating system       gained valuable, transferable Excel skills that      text; change margins and tab settings;
         and personalize your desktop so you can make          will change your perspective about problem           automatically center, right align, justify, and
         your computer truly your own. You will see how        solving. I will help you "Excel!" Note: Lecture      indent text; use tools such as the grammar
         File Explorer can help you manage your files,         only; laptop not necessary in class. $15             checker, spell checker, and thesaurus; and
         and learn to create basic text documents using        materials fee payable in class.                      save, retrieve, copy, organize, and print your
         WordPad. You also will learn how to protect                                                                documents. At the end of this course, you will
                                                               Prerequisite: Basic Excel knowledge is
         your files, as well as how to protect and update                                                           be able to use Word confidently at home or on
                                                               recommended but not required.
         Windows 10. You will even see how to use the                                                               the job. Intermediate Microsoft Word 2016
         new Microsoft Edge browser to access the              0575X          PCC - Room R108               $55     also available! Course starts monthly.
         Internet. By the time you finish this course, you     May 30               1 Sat              9am-1pm
         will have mastered the basic skills you need to                                                            ONLINE COURSE                               $129
         get the most from Windows 10 for both work                                                                 Start: Mar 18, Apr 15, May 13, Jun 17
                                                                                                                    Go to ed2go.com/pcclearn to register.
         and play. Course starts monthly.
         ONLINE COURSE                               $109
         Start: Mar 18, Apr 15, May 13, Jun 17
         Go to ed2go.com/pcclearn to register.
                                                                                                                    Introduction to
                                                                                                                    Photoshop CC
                                                               Introduction to                                      In partnership with ed2go
                                                               Microsoft Excel 2016                                 Photoshop is the world's most popular photo-
         Mastering Computer                                                                                         editing program. Artists, photographers,
                                                               In partnership with ed2go                            designers, and hobbyists all rely on Adobe
         Skills for the Workplace                              Do you work with numbers? Then you need to           Photoshop for image creation and editing.
         In partnership with UGotClass                         master Microsoft Excel! Even beginners will          Discover the fastest and most effective ways to
         Must-have skills to succeed in the workplace          find it easy to learn Excel in this fun, step-by-    use Photoshop from an expert and former
         include the ability to design presentations in        step online course. These lessons provide you        columnist for Photoshop User magazine (who
         PowerPoint, create documents in Word, use             with the information you need to set up fully        has twice been nominated for the Photoshop
         email and calendars in Outlook, and structure         formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently.        Hall of Fame). You will learn how to use
         spreadsheets in Excel. Microsoft Office Suite         You will learn the secrets behind writing powerful   Photoshop while accessing it from the Creative
         of applications is the most used software tool in     mathematical formulas, and discover how to           Cloud (CC). The course provides detailed, step-
         the world. Master the most common uses so             use the function wizard to quickly and               by-step instructions that you will have no trouble
         that you can work faster and more efficiently.        automatically calculate statistics, loan             following, even if you have never used a
         You will leave class with a set of skills that are    payments, and future value. In addition, gain        computer graphics program before! And you
         a workplace requirement in today’s fast paced         tips about sorting and analyzing data, designing     will have a lot of fun doing it. Course starts
         ever-changing environment!                            custom charts and graphs, and creating three-        monthly.
                                                               dimensional workbooks. Intermediate
         4543X           ONLINE COURSE                                                                              ONLINE COURSE                               $109
                                                               Microsoft Excel 2016 also available! Course
         Start: Apr 6, Jun 1                         $195                                                           Start: Mar 18, Apr 15, May 13, Jun 17
                                                               starts monthly.
                                                                                                                    Go to ed2go.com/pcclearn to register.
                                                               ONLINE COURSE                               $129
                                                               Start: Mar 18, Apr 15, May 13, Jun 17
                                                               Go to ed2go.com/pcclearn to register.

         10                                                   Register online at pcclearn.org
Tech Skills Certificates

                                                                                                                                                      CAREER
 In partnership with UGotClass

Coding                             CP             WordPress                          CP             Graphic Design      CP

Coding is one of the most in-demand skills in     WordPress is the most popular content             Software Essentials
the workplace. As a result, coding has            management system (CMS) for website and
                                                                                                    Adobe software tools are the leading software
become a core skill that bolsters one’s           blog design. After successfully completing this
                                                                                                    for graphic design. Adobe Illustrator is the
chances for becoming a higher value to            program and earning the WordPress Certificate,
                                                                                                    industry standard computer illustration
organizations. The highest demand is for          you will know how to build a WordPress website
                                                                                                    software. Adobe InDesign is the industry
programming languages with broad                  or blog, customize your WordPress site by
                                                                                                    standard page-layout program that works
applicability. Begin by being introduced to       hand-coding HTML, CSS, and PHP, understand
                                                                                                    with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
the basics of computer programming and            necessary regular WordPress maintenance,
                                                                                                    seamlessly. Use Adobe Photoshop to
various programming languages. Then go to         create WordPress website backup, and know
                                                                                                    effectively work with selection and editing
the next level and acquire all the basics of      how to apply SEO techniques in WordPress.
                                                                                                    tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch, and
HTML and CSS. You will learn the relationship
                                                  Website Setup                                     enhance existing images or create your own
between these two industry-standard web
                                                  WordPress Fundamentals                            composite digital art work. Access to the
page coding languages and the step-by-
                                                                                                    Adobe software tools required.
step process of hand coding and building          Advanced WordPress
web pages. Finally, discover the advanced                                                           Adobe Illustrator CC Essentials
features of CSS and learn how to use this         4316X        ONLINE SERIES ONLY                   Adobe InDesign CC Essentials
very powerful language.                           Start: Apr 6, Jun 1                       $495
                                                                                                    Adobe Photoshop CC Essentials
4320X Introduction to Coding
Start: Apr 6, Jun 1                      $195                                                       4312X      ONLINE SERIES ONLY
4321X HTML and CSS Fundamentals                                                                     Start: Apr 6, Jun 1                     $545
Start: May 4, Jul 6             $245
                                                  Programming for                    CP

4322X Advanced CSS                                Non-Programmers
Start: Jun 1, Aug 3                      $245     Virtually every organization is now involved

Enroll in all three and save $90!
                                                  with or dependent upon programming,               Mastering                         CP
                                                  managing or working with programmers. If you
4323X          ONLINE SERIES                      need to communicate technically with
                                                                                                    Microsoft Excel
Start: Apr 6, Jun 1                      $595     programming teams or need to code, this           A must-have skill to succeed in business,
                                                  certificate is for you. Begin by learning how     whether as an entrepreneur or a valued
                                                  programming works, including processes,           employee, is the ability to create, edit and
                                                  timelines, and how projects are planned. Then     manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is
Web Design                         CP
                                                  learn the basic concepts of programming to        the most used spreadsheet tool in the world.
Online users say a website’s design is the        communicate more effectively with                 For Excel 2011 versions and later; not
number one criteria for deciding whether a        programmers and techies. Finally, pick up the     necessary to have Excel installed, but
company is credible. Therefore,                   communication strategies to make projects         recommended.
understanding what it takes to produce            more successful, creating a win-win situation
                                                                                                    4544X Mastering Microsoft Excel
effective web design is essential in today’s      for you and your programmers.                     Start: Apr 6, Jun 1                     $195
market of highly saturated digital competition.
                                                  4326X How Programming Works                       4306X Intermediate Excel
4309X Introduction to Web Design                  Start: Apr 6, Jun 1                       $195    Start: May 4, Jul 6                     $195
Start: Apr 6, Jun 1                      $245
                                                  4325X Basic Programming Concepts                  4307X Advanced Excel
4310X Intermediate Web Design                     Start: May 4, Jul 6                       $195    Start: Jun 1, Aug 3                     $195
Start: May 4, Jul 6                      $245
                                                  4327X Communicating with Programmers
4311X Advanced Web Design                         Start: Jun 1, Aug 3                $245           Enroll in all three and save $90!
Start: Jun 1, Aug 3                      $245                                                       4305X          ONLINE SERIES
                                                  Enroll in all three and save $140!                Start: Apr 6, Jun 1                     $495
Enroll in all three and save $140!
                                                  4324X           ONLINE SERIES
4308X          ONLINE SERIES                      Start: Apr 6, Jun 1                       $495
Start: Apr 6, Jun 1                      $595

       PCC Extension | 626.585.7608                                                                                     Spring 2020              11
INVESTING                                           Investment Classes
                                                              Instructor: Jalon O'Connell

          Wealth Creation Today                                                                               Stocks, Bonds, and
          A Personal Finance Course
                                                              Stocks and Bonds
                                                                                                              Investing; Oh My!
          for Professionals                                   Demystified
                                                                                                              In partnership with ed2go
          Instructor: Percy E. Bolton                         This class is a terrific way to gain detailed
                                                                                                              This enjoyable class walks you through the
          Learn how to pay yourself first and prepare for     knowledge about stocks and bonds,
                                                                                                              fundamentals of investing. The course teaches
          your financial future as your tomorrow is about     including:
                                                                                                              you about the stock market, 401k plans, and
          to get very real! Whether you are a corporate        • Learning the language and terminology        retirement, and also addresses personal
          veteran, business owner, high-powered                  of the Stock and Bond Markets                financial issues, often ignored, but absolutely
          consultant, or are independently wealthy, every      • Trading techniques, and strategies for       essential, to your success as an investor. The
          successful professional could benefit from             asset allocation and rebalancing             instructor takes the time to explain concepts in
          increased financial fluency. Wealth Creation         • Whether stocks or bonds are more             detail so you understand how and why things
          Today uses a comprehensive “big picture”               useful given the economy and your            work in the investment world. You will leave this
          approach to an integrated financial plan. When         financial goals                              course with a comprehensive and thorough
          was the last time you learned something that                                                        education in personal finance and investment,
          truly made a positive impact in your financial      These and many other topics about the           and gain the independence, confidence, and
FINANCE

          life? Did it come from a trendy self-help book?     stock and bond markets will be covered!         peace of mind needed to make your own
          A viral social media share? Financial Education     0405X       AHS - Room H104        $49          investment decisions. Course starts monthly.
          is more important than ever before! The             Mar 25           1 Wed     6:30p-9:30p
          classroom prepared you for your career. Now it                                                      ONLINE COURSE                                   $99
          is time to take a deep dive into your financial                                                     Start: Mar 18, Apr 15, May 13, Jun 17
                                                                                                              Go to ed2go.com/pcclearn to register.
          future. Join us for an insightful approach to       Mutual Funds and
          building the personalized tools and strategies
          necessary for a lifetime of informed decisions.     Annuities Explained
          Note: This course is tailored for the specific      Do you know how to evaluate which mutual
          financial needs of successful professionals.        fund might be suitable for you given the
                                                              thousands of choices available? Are you
          When registering, indicate class date
                                                              intrigued yet confused by what you have
          0397X        PCC - Room R104          $59           heard about annuities? If so, then come to
          Mar 28-Apr 4       2 Sat     9am-11:30am            this class and have your questions
                                                              answered. Topics include:
          0397X        PCC - Room R104          $59
          Apr 25-May 2       2 Sat     9am-11:30am
                                                               • The differences of Load vs. No-Load
                                                                 and Index vs. Managed Mutual Funds
                                                               • The expenses, costs, and risks of
                                                                 Mutual Funds and Annuities
                                                               • The importance of tax deferral
                                                              If you are considering mutual funds and/or
                                                              annuities, this class is a must!
                                                                                                              The Analysis and
                                                              0407X       AHS - Room H104        $49
                                                              Apr 1            1 Wed     6:30p-9:30p
                                                                                                              Valuation of Stocks
                                                                                                              In partnership with ed2go
                                                                                                              This comprehensive course is designed to
                                                              Master Your Investments                         provide you with conventional and advanced
                                                              Join us and learn how to invest more            techniques in researching and valuing stocks.
                                                              intelligently and profitably to secure a        Starting with the basics, you will learn how to
                                                              brighter financial future! Topics include       read financial statements and calculate financial
                                                              how to:                                         ratios, and then move on to perform industrial
                                                                                                              comparisons, value stocks, and conduct
                                                              • Construct an investment portfolio             economic and industrial research. This course
                                                                designed to achieve financial goals           is taught using everyday language, simple, yet
                                                              • Gain an understanding of stocks, bonds,       insightful analogies, and a "just the facts" attitude
                                                                mutual funds, tax-deferred annuities,         that you will understand and appreciate. By the
                                                                life and long term care insurance             end of this course, you will have a strong
                                                              • Evaluate which investments can                foundation in the analysis and valuation of
                                                                maximize returns, minimize risk, and          stocks. Course starts monthly.
                                                                lower taxes
                                                              • Read the financial pages and                  ONLINE COURSE                                   $99
                                                                understand the stock market language          Start: Mar 18, Apr 15, May 13, Jun 17
                                                                                                              Go to ed2go.com/pcclearn to register.
                                                              This class is a must if you invest, or are
                                                              thinking of investing.
                                                              0402X     PCC - Room R102       $59
                                                              May 2-May 9     2 Sat     9:30a-12p

          12                                                Register online at pcclearn.org
RETIREMENT
                                                      Medicare 101
                                                      The ABC and D’s of Medicare
                                                      Instructor: Ron Tanji
                                                      This workshop is multi-dimensional, designed
                                                      for those on Medicare, have parents on
                                                      Medicare, are about to become eligible for
                                                      Medicare, or are caregivers overseeing the
                                                      care of Medicare patients. Topics include:
                                                      objective information about traditional Medicare;
                                                      Medicare Advantage; Medicare supplemental
Protecting Your Retirement                            insurance; and prescription drug plans. Find
from the Next Financial Crisis                        out: When may I first sign up? What does each
                                                      of the Medicare (A, B, C, and D) parts cover?
Instructor: Mitchell Kauffman

                                                                                                                                                                    FINANCE
                                                      What if I wish to work past 65? Do I really need
Millions of Americans are in danger of not            supplemental insurance? What if I have                 Live, Work or Retire
achieving their retirement goals! The financial
challenges are many-fold, but so are the
                                                      insurance through past employment, VA, or              Abroad - Affordably!
                                                      other retirement plans? Where can I go for
emotional challenges that also detract from                                                                  Instructor: Bob Cohen
                                                      help?
happiness during the retirement years. What is                                                               Imagine living abroad! Many people now opt
the secret of successfully transitioning to           2262X         PCC - Room R117              $45         for this adventure, and enjoy a higher standard
retirement, both financially and emotionally?         Apr 25              1 Sat           10am-12pm          of living while living their dream. Join us and
This energizing class will show you how to                                                                   learn how to stretch a fixed retirement income,
create your personalized investment plan to                                                                  or how to find work overseas that pays room
achieve your retirement goals, and how to                                                                    and board. Discover the top ten countries where
balance your goals by using tools to enhance                                                                 Americans are able to live better than they are
the emotional awareness needed to enjoy a
                                                      Taxes in Retirement                                    here, and how to actually do it! Get tips about
“Life Well Lived.”                                    Instructor: Mark Basile                                evaluating your finances, figuring out how far
                                                      Do you want to retain more of your hard-earned         your dollar will go, housing, transportation,
0368X          PCC - Room R121               $39
                                                      nest egg? Join us and learn how to generate            food, government discount programs, access
Apr 25               1 Sat              9am-1pm
                                                      tax-free income by using overlooked tax tips           to healthcare, and job opportunities. It is all
                                                      per IRS guidelines. This course is ideal for           here! Are you ready to begin an exciting new
                                                      retirees and pre-retirees who have been told for       life? $20 materials fee payable in class.
                                                      decades to defer taxes in retirement accounts
Rejuvenate Your Retirement                            until retirement. This would apply if taxes were       2305X           PCC - Room R121                 $49
                                                                                                             Mar 28                1 Sat                1pm-4pm
Instructor: Allen Yee                                 lower in retirement. They are not! In fact, they
You work hard to be able to retire! This unique       are scheduled to increase by 20% on January
and comprehensive course focuses upon the             1, 2026. Taxes are on sale now!                                  See Bob's other courses on
life planning and financial concepts important                                                                             page 8 and page 9
                                                      0432X         PCC - Room R123              $45
to retirees. Students will hear in straightforward    Mar 21              1 Sat            11am-1pm
language about financial strategies designed
to accomplish objectives such as tax-efficient
income planning, lifestyle preservation, inflation
protection, and providing for a legacy. Yet,
money is but one aspect of post-retirement
planning. Included in this course is a discussion
about fun and fulfilling activities such as travel,                                                       Mind, Body, Spirit
hobbies, sports, crafts, socializing, business                                                            Studies have shown the older we get, the more
ventures and the importance of lifelong learning.
                                                                                                          active we need to be, both physically and mentally.
Included is a financial planning and retirement
                                                                                                          Don't let time get the best of you! We offer a wide
workbook. Class size is limited so register
                                                                                                          variety of classes and activities to meet any interest.
early!
                                                                                                          So join us and enrich your mind and body, have
0334X        PCC - Room R104          $39                                                                 fun, and meet new people. Better yet, grab a
Feb 29-Mar 7       2 Sat     9am-11:30am                                                                  friend and attend together!

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