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Winter 2021 PCC EXTENSION January 4 – February 13, 2021 Classes Start Throughout the Session Discover Your Passion Lifelong Learning – "Connected" Online Classes for the Community pcclearn.org
Winter 2021 New and Reimagined Offerings Be More Confident at Work “Wellness: an active process of becoming aware of and Internet Marketing Methods making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.” By Search Engine, Google Ads, Email, definition, wellness must include not just physical wellness, and Ecommerce Marketing but also mental and social wellness. These uncertain times Residential Real Estate Investing in which we are living though, as the saying goes, “will pass” are for the moment, real and present. Social Security Benefit Options Beyond Auto Mode Wellness is holistic. Being and staying active are part of “wellness.” Taking a walk, enjoying a sunrise or sunset, curling up and watching a funny movie as laughter is the best medicine, or chatting with family or friends via the Online Career Training internet all act to bring balance and wellness into our lives. Keeping minds active also speaks to wellness which is why Veterinary Assistant we are both dedicated and delighted to bring you an Project Management assortment of courses, programs, and hands-on activities, Pharmacy Technician all online and all from the comfort and security of your home. Chartered Tax Professional Management Certificate Whether you are looking for an enrichment course, a course Android App Developer about an interest you have, a course for exploration, or a Digital Marketing Certificate course for professional development, our variety of offerings is designed with you, our community students, in mind. We hope you will turn the pages of the Winter Catalog, read the descriptions, gaze at the graphics, and perhaps find just Professional Courses the right course to engage you and to provide “wellness.” Introduction to Interior Design Like you, we look forward to the time we all will be back Ultimate Resume Building together! Until then, be safe and stay well! Creating a Global Classroom Professional Make-up Artistry Certificate in Customer Service Note regarding Materials Fees Start a Profitable Home-Based Business Several of our courses indicate a materials fee is needed for materials and/or supplies Bookkeeping Certificate used during your online course. Please refer to the course description on our website for details regarding payment arrangements. ABCs of Starting a Business Internet Marketing Methods Podcasting for Profit PCC Extension Certificate in Data Analysis pcclearn.org info@pcclearn.org PCC Extension Spring Session coming in February.
WINTER 2021 January 4 to February 13 CAREER Professions ...................................................... 2 Entrepreneur .................................................... 9 Technology ..................................................... 11 ACTIVE Lifestyle .......................................................... 18 Outdoors ........................................................ 19 Trips & Tours .................................................. 20 FINANCE Investing ......................................................... 13 Retirement ...................................................... 14 INFORMATION Registration Info & Form ................................ 22 General Information ....................................... 23 ENRICHMENT Maps .............................................................. 24 Course Index .................................................. 25 Appetite .......................................................... 15 Craftsmanship ................................................ 15 LEGEND Harmony ......................................................... 16 NEW New for Winter 2021 Crafts .............................................................. 16 Wordsmith ...................................................... 17 CP Certificate Program Snapshot ........................................................ 17
PROFESSIONS CAREER NEW Be More Confident at Work Voiceover Instructor: Ivna Curi Professional - Online Do you know how to increase your career An Introduction confidence? By doing so you will find it easier to speak up and handle difficult conversations Partner: Voices For All at work without feeling overly emotional, This fun and empowering 90-minute introductory defensive, or aggressive. Discover your workshop, taught by a professional voice actor, communication style, determine if it is hurting covers the different types of voiceovers as well your confidence, and, if so, how to change it. as what tools are needed to find success in the Imagine the feeling of self-confidence that will industry. Your instructor will coach you in this Become a result by mapping out your personal confidence one-on-one video chat setting as you read from CP enhancement plan. Conclude the workshop real scripts; and later will provide a professional Solar Installer with a clear roadmap to feel and project great voice evaluation. For a demonstration, go to: Instructor: Quayum Abdul confidence necessary to feel respected, valued, voicesforall.com/ooo. Note: Students must have Since 2010, solar panels have increased in and recognized at work. To view a brief video internet access and a webcam. popularity; and in California, all new home from the instructor regarding this course, go to: 4220X ONLINE COURSE $49 construction must have solar panels. Home pcclearn.org/WorkConfidence. Schedule your class when convenient! and commercial owners are looking for Solar 0324X ONLINE COURSE $49 Logon info provided upon registration. Installers to install solar panels on roofs, and Jan 14 1 Thu 6pm-9pm countless experienced solar installers are Logon info emailed prior to start date. providing this work. Join us and learn how to design and install roof-top solar photovoltaic systems. Topics include: • Solar, electrical, and city codes Occupational • Electrical wiring Spanish Courses Participants will have the opportunity for hands- In partnership with ProTrain on, real world training through a volunteer organization. Note: Social Distancing practiced. Course requires a total of 24 hours of instruction. Certificates will be issued upon successful Self-paced, online courses, start anytime, completion of the course, as determined by the 16 hours of instruction, for 6 months; instructor. $20 materials fee payable in advance. Certificate of Completion available upon request. Introduction to 2257X ONLINE COURSE $135 Jan 5-Jan 15 Tue-Fri 6:30pm-9:30pm Interior Design Logon info emailed prior to start date. Spanish for Banking In partnership with ed2go This course shows you how to transform plain Spanish for Construction living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. Quayum also teaches Crafts courses - page 16. Spanish for Educators Interior design takes training as well as talent, and these lessons will give you the know-how Spanish for Firefighters you need to design a room from floor to ceiling. Spanish for Food Service Delve into color theory, industry trends, spatial Spanish for Health Care arrangements, floor plans, and traditional and modern interior design ideas. Explore a range Ultimate Spanish for Housekeeping of interior design careers. Course starts monthly. Resume Building Spanish for Law Enforcement ONLINE COURSE $109 In partnership with ProTrain Spanish for Social Services Start: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 17, Apr 14 This course guides participants in how to prepare Go to ed2go.com/pcclearn to register. Spanish for the Workplace a strong, professional resume. Discussion includes why resumes are important, resume structure, and Word Processor tips and tricks to The fee for each course: $165. For use when writing a resume. This course uses detailed program descriptions, go to: Microsoft Word in the Word Processor Tips and pcclearn.org/ProTrain Never give in. Tricks section. It is recommended that Never, never, never. participants have Microsoft Word but is not required. Winston Churchill 5260X ONLINE COURSE $279 Self-paced, start anytime. 2 Register online at pcclearn.org
Online Career Training Courses In partnership with ProTrain These courses are available to students at their convenience to enroll and access 24/7, 365 days a year. Courses are self-paced enabling you to begin your training immediately and move at your CAREER own pace until completion. Most courses may be completed within 4 to 6 months after registering, but you are given additional time to complete if needed. Students are encouraged to work at their own individual pace in order to get the maximum benefit from their course. MEDICAL EDUCATION Administrative Medical Managing Conflict for Effective Assistant Career Prep Teachers and Educational Parent-Teacher Meetings Administrative Medical Assisting is one of Support Personnel This workshop focuses upon constructive the fastest growing careers in the health care verbal and nonverbal communication skills This course prepares teachers and industry today. The need for professionals designed to enhance the parent/teacher educational support personnel to better who understand how to use computerized meeting and to foster the building of positive manage conflicts in the school environment, medical office software and perform relationships. How to prepare; techniques for with a focus upon student interactions. administrative office procedures continues handling difficult conversations; methods for Discover what causes conflict, effective ways to grow. In this course, participants learn defusing escalated conversations; and how to respond to conflict, how to manage conflicts medical terminology, patient confidentiality, to redirect the meeting tone are covered with coworkers, and how to de-escalate angry scheduling, customer service, basic patient topics. Videos of both productive and non- parents and students. Also learn about documentation, and basic billing, as well as productive teacher/parent meetings are used restorative practices and how they improve other administrative duties required by front providing participants the opportunity to reflect relationships in the educational setting. The office personnel. This course prepares the upon previously learned skills. Identify tips intent of the course is to improve relationships, participant to take the following certification that may be useful in your classroom such as increase job satisfaction, reduce negative exam(s): American Medical Certification creating an action plan for you, the student, interactions, and equip school personnel with Association (AMCA) Medical Administrative and the parent to work on together, and skills to resolve conflicts in ways that are Assistant Certification OR the National review follow-up activities that may be used mutually beneficial. Healthcare Association (NHA) Medical after the parent/teacher meeting. Administrative Assistant. 5257X ONLINE COURSE $139 5250X ONLINE COURSE $139 Self-paced, start anytime. 5242X ONLINE COURSE $1,645 Self-paced, start anytime. Self-paced, start anytime. Creating a Online Safety for Administrative Dental Global Classroom Teachers and Students Assistant Career Prep Gain a better understanding of what Overnight, remote instruction and online globalization really means while capturing learning became the norm. Knowing how to An Administrative Dental Assistant is the essence and value of creating a global safely and effectively use technology is responsible for managing the daily operations classroom. Join us to learn about innovative important for teachers and for students. of the dental office while providing a caring ways to collaborate, and what concrete steps Teachers need to know how to provide environment for patients. Course participants you can take to bring a global perspective students with the information they need to learn how to manage patient records, maintain into your classroom. You will be provided protect themselves against online threats, office inventory, schedule, recall functions, with a seven-step plan to create a global threats from other students, or threats submit and manage patient insurance claims, classroom for yourself and your students; regarding their personal information. This and use technology to ensure a well- and you will discover how those seven steps course provides background information as structured administrative system. Upon can lead to Standards-based projects that well as the resources for teachers to begin completion of this course, participants will be will excite and engage students. this conversation with their students. prepared to become vital members of the dental healthcare team. This course prepares 5244X ONLINE COURSE $139 5258X ONLINE COURSE $139 participants to take the American Medical Self-paced, start anytime. Self-paced, start anytime. Certification Association (AMCA) Dental Support Technician Certification (DSTC) exam. 5241X ONLINE COURSE $1,595 For complete course details Self-paced, start anytime. and to register, visit: pcclearn.org PCC Extension | info@pcclearn.org Winter 2021 3
Rental Property Management Aromatherapist CAREER Instructor: Shiral Torres Career Prep As an owner or manager of rental properties, In partnership with ProTrain you have a thorough understanding of why it is Aromatherapy uses plant materials and aromatic crucial for the success of your business to plant oils, including essential oils, and other precisely track income and expenses. You know aroma compounds for the purpose of altering why it is necessary to maintain accurate, one's mood, one’s cognitive, psychological or updated, and organized documents, and why physical well-being. It is offered as a all documents need to be stored in a secure complementary therapy and as a form of Professional location. If not, then register for this informative alternative medicine. Course participants will and insightful class! In addition to discussing Make-Up Artistry the whys and wherefores, you will learn current become familiar with the principles of Instructor: Michele Godinez aromatherapy, the benefits of aromatherapy, Landlord updates, how to ease the process of the items and techniques used in aromatherapy, In this course, students will learn to properly tax preparation, and how to effectively use a 12- and the fundamentals of the aromatherapy field. color match, contour, highlight, and create a month calendar to make property management Natural Eye look for bridal, print, and film shoots, less complicated. To keep it all together, you will 5243X ONLINE COURSE $1,025 as well as for everyday use. Students also will learn how to create a binder to keep your Self-paced, start anytime. learn a Glamour look for special occasions, business organized and to ensure your success! fashion, and print. Included: eyeliner techniques, Downloadable forms are included. $15 materials professional kit necessities, how to make your fee payable in advance. look last all day, bring in business, and receive Also see Aromatherapy Basics for When registering, indicate class date professional discounts on name-brand make- Emotional Well-Being - page 19. up. Upon successful completion of the course, 0433X ONLINE COURSE $45 students receive a Certificate from the instructor Jan 26 1 Tue 6pm-8pm (professional discounts are available with certificate). $14 materials fee payable in 0433X ONLINE COURSE $45 Jan 30 1 Sat 10am-12pm advance. 0413X ONLINE COURSE $99 Logon info emailed prior to start date. Substance Abuse Feb 6-Feb 13 2 Sat 11am-3pm Counseling Career Prep Logon info emailed prior to start date. Shiral also teaches Find Cash by In partnership with ProTrain Tracking Your Spending - page 18. This course provides participants with a fundamental knowledge of substance abuse and addiction, as well as various approaches to Healthcare use to help clients and patients recover. At the Certificate Programs core of each lesson is a review of the ethical In partnership with ed2go Leading Others impact of proper diagnoses, theory application, Through Change and treatment regimens that are useful in aiding clients and patients in personal, difficult battles. These online Healthcare Certificate In partnership with ProTrain Participants will gain knowledge about the CP Programs will distinguish you as a Organizational shifts can bode either a positive different types of support systems and lifestyles knowledgeable, skilled, and committed or negative experience depending upon how that may be used to help those they assist lead professional in specialized healthcare employees are led through the process. Leaders productive lives into the future. fields. CE contact hours provided. play a vital role in insuring that employees understand the benefits and new opportunities 5259X ONLINE COURSE $3,425 Self-paced, start anytime. brought about by change. This course • Complementary and recognizes that to affect a positive and Integrative Health productive experience, leaders must ACT: Activate the change, Create the plan, Transition • End of Life Care the change. Using a 10-step process, this course • Food, Nutrition, and Health takes participants through the three change • Gerontology phases and identifies techniques for ensuring Use what you've that change is both a success and a lasting part been through as fuel, • Healthy Aging of the culture. Participants learn to manage resistance, garner commitment, and increase believe in yourself • Spirituality, Health, and motivation for the change as well as how to and be unstoppable. Healing evaluate efforts to steer the success of future initiatives. Yvonne Pierre Programs start monthly. For detailed 5256X ONLINE COURSE $129 program descriptions,requirements and Self-paced, start anytime. start dates, go to: ed2go.com/pcclearn 4 Register online at pcclearn.org
Digital Marketing CP Certificate in CP Certificate Accounting and Finance Online Certificate Receive a fundamental introduction to eMarketing, including improving email for Non-Financial Managers CAREER This program explains the financial concepts Programs promotions, analyzing website traffic, insuring search engine optimization, and employing and accounting processes used in most businesses, and provides practical techniques online advertising. Relevant for any type of Instructor-Led organization, including businesses, non-profits, to increase effectiveness and enhance careers. Start with a foundation to understand the seven and government agencies, digital marketing is or exploding. Previous eMarketing experience or steps in the accounting cycle, use financial information in decision making, gain the Self-Study expertise is not necessary. If you already are at knowledge to analyze resource allocation, and an advanced level, your instructors are experts evaluate financial performance. Then discover and will provide the latest, most advanced what you need to know about cash such as how information, and will answer your toughest Self-Study option lets you start to maximize cash flow, the importance of cash, questions. and your role in cash flow success. Finally, anytime, and has the same 4511X Improving Email Promotions learn how business reports are assessed and content, readings, presentations, Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 $195 analyzed, and understand what financial and quizzes as the structured and information drives an organization. 4510X Boosting Your Website Traffic paced, Instructor-Led option. Start: Mar 1, May 3 $195 4499X Accounting and Finance Should you determine that 4512X Online Advertising for Non Financial Managers instructor interaction is Start: Apr 5, Jun 7 $195 Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 $195 preferred, you may transfer to 4334X Cash is King the Instructor-Led option at no Enroll in all three and save $90! Start: Mar 1, May 3 $195 additional cost. Offered in 4509X INSTRUCTOR-LED SERIES $495 4333X Financial Analysis and Planning partnership with UGotClass. Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 for Non Financial Managers Consult our website at 4509S SELF-STUDY SERIES $495 Start: Apr 5, Jun 7 $195 pcclearn.org for detailed course Start: Upon registration Enroll in all three and save $90! information. 4332X INSTRUCTOR-LED SERIES $495 Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 Certificate in CP 4332S SELF-STUDY SERIES $495 Project Management Start: Upon registration Project management provides insight about project health to the business and the customer. Through continuous monitoring, early detection of variations to plan, schedule, and budget can be communicated to stakeholders for quick Social Media CP resolution, including, when warranted, project cancellation. Gain the skills, tools, and templates for Business Certificate to confidently develop and manage a project. Join this expanding and exciting way to An overview of salaries, certification costs, communicate, market, and serve your education, and experience requirements are customers and clients. Designed for businesses, provided. Acquire knowledge about the five nonprofits, and government agencies, learn Project Management Processes relating to the how to use Facebook, Twitter, blogging, Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide; YouTube, and LinkedIn. Also discover the new and learn the ten Project Management principles of communication that apply across Knowledge Areas, their relationships and their all networks, how these specific social networks support role to the Project Management work, and the possible uses for your Processes. organization. 4562X Introduction to Project Management 4519X Introduction to Social Media Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 $195 Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 $195 4564X Project Management Processes 4520X Marketing Using Social Media Start: Mar 1, May 3 $195 Start: Mar 1, May 3 $195 4563X Project Management Knowledge Areas 4518X Integrating Social Media into Start: Apr 5, Jun 7 $195 Your Organization Start: Apr 5, Jun 7 $195 Enroll in all three and save $90! 4561X INSTRUCTOR-LED SERIES $495 Enroll in all three and save $90! Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 4517X INSTRUCTOR-LED SERIES $495 4561S SELF-STUDY SERIES $495 Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 Start: Upon registration 4517S SELF-STUDY SERIES $495 Start: Upon registration PCC Extension | info@pcclearn.org Winter 2021 5
Online Career Training Programs In partnership with ed2go CAREER These Certificate Programs chart your course to an Features: in-demand profession or help advance your current • 6-18 month self-paced, start anytime career. Begin at any time and learn at your own • Textbook and materials included pace! Upon successful completion of program, you • Prepare for industry certification will receive a Certificate of Completion. • Certification exam voucher included All materials are included in program fees. Each • Advisors provide coaching, motivation, course has an instructor assigned to answer and career readiness support questions. • Financial assistance available HIGH DEMAND CAREER FIELDS Pharmacy Technician Chartered Tax Professional CompTIA™ A+ Certification Training Gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for After successfully finishing the Chartered The CompTIA™ A+ Certification is a critical entry-level positions in pharmacies, and be Tax Professional Certificate Program, you first step in opening the door to your IT prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician will be qualified to prepare tax returns for career. Throughout this program, you will Certification Exam (PTCE). individuals, small business corporations, learn the essential skills needed to begin a partnerships, and sole proprietorships career working within the industry. Administrative Dental Assistant This nationally recognized Administrative Certified Wedding Planner Microsoft Office Specialist 2019 (MOS) Dental Assistant Online Certificate Program Wedding planners combine creativity and Certification Training will teach you essential skills for managing organization to help happy couples celebrate The Microsoft Office 2019 Specialist training the business of a dental practice and the most important day of their lives. Train program prepares you to sit for the Microsoft becoming an administrative dental assistant. for a career surrounded by celebratory Office Specialist Certification Exams, which events! cover Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Human Resources Professional Adobe Certified Associate Administrative medical assistants are Master the skills needed to advance within If you like and appreciate graphic design versatile and valuable members of the your human resources career, a high- and consider yourself creative, this program healthcare team. This program prepares you demand field with plenty of opportunity for is perfect for you. Become a Adobe Certified for the Certified Medical Administrative advancement. Associate and by learning Adobe’s Creative Assistant (CMAA) exam. Suite, the most commonly used program for Certified Residential Interior Designer professional graphic design, video editing, Medical Terminology This program will give you the basic skills and web development. The Medical Terminology Online Training and background needed to start working as Program teaches you to understand medical an interior home designer, and the The Complete Project Manager terms and their application. Residential Interior Design Education with CAPM® and PMP® Prep (R.I.D.E.) creden tial will increase your status By combining the Essentials of Project with potential clients. Management with Mastering Project Android App Developer Management, this online training program This Google-Authorized Training program is provides you with a thorough understanding designed to propel your career as a Veterinary Assistant This program is designed for people who of project management. professional Android app developer. This program takes you through the basics and want to work at a veterinary hospital and for those already are employed in positions in Professional Bookkeeping moves on to advanced concepts in Android which they look after animals. with QuickBooks app development. You will acquire the Prepare for a career in the high-demand necessary skillsets and experience for field of bookkeeping as you master professional Android application Child Development Associate Training QuickBooks—the leading financial software development. This flexible, self-directed certificate tool for small businesses. By the end of this program in Childcare and Education enables program, you will be an expert in everything Certified Bookkeeper you to earn your national Child Development from basic accounting to double-entry The Certified Bookkeeper Online Training Associate (CDA) certification. bookkeeping. Program for experienced bookkeepers leads to national certification with the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). For complete program details and registration information for The AIPB certification is a high professional these and many other Online Career Training Programs, visit: standard for bookkeepers. pcclearn.org/CTP 6 Register online at pcclearn.org
Become a Bookkeeping CP Professional Organizer Certificate CAREER Secrets from a Professional Organizer In partnership with UGotClass Instructor: Nancy Miller How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a Do label makers and 3-ring binders make you family business, or just looking to advance your smile? Do you enjoy watching TV shows about career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping how to organize? Join us and learn insider Certificate will provide you with the knowledge secrets and how to turn your organizing skills needed to measure, and manage, the financial into a career. Topics include: health of your business. This program focuses • Different organizing specialties on cash basis accounting. No one will care Certificate in CP • Using the Clutter-Hoarding Scale more about the financial health of your business Customer Service • Getting experience before your first client than you! It is imperative that you understand In partnership with UGotClass how the process works and are able to complete Note: This class does not cover methods of Customer service is essential for business and the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely organizing, or how to organize people; and is all work organizations. The increase of fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your not for those wanting to become organized. $20 technology has made human interaction with bookkeeping needs, you should still understand materials fee (for downloadable manual) payable customers all the more important. Whether it how the process works. No one should be in advance. relates to retaining customers, serving your clueless when it comes to the finances of their audience, or turning inquiries from potential 0391X ONLINE COURSE $49 business. customers into sales, good customer service is Feb 11 1 Thu 6pm-9pm 4341X Understanding Debits and Credits a central factor in organizational success. Learn Logon info emailed prior to start date. Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 $195 to improve your customer service skills and 4342X Gen Ledger and Month End Procedures enhance your career skill set, improve Start: Mar 1, May 3 $195 productivity, and increase your organization's success. 4343X Closing Procedures and Financial Stmts Supervisory Start: Apr 5, Jun 7 $195 4525X Keys to Customer Service CP Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 $145 & Leadership Enroll in all three and save $90! 4514X Extraordinary Customer Service In partnership with UGotClass 4340X ONLINE SERIES $495 Start: Mar 1, May 3 $145 Your employees are your most valuable Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 resource. Ensuring the efficiency of your team Enroll in both and save $45! is the key to your success and is your most 4515X ONLINE SERIES $245 important responsibility. New and experienced Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 supervisors receive insightful, practical, and Management Certificate CP easy-to-understand methods about leadership. In partnership with UGotClass Learn effective delegation, performance management, and performance review Attention supervisors, managers, and emerging techniques. Discuss the specifics of the leaders! Enhance your management skills by Customer Service supervisor's role and responsibilities, as well as discovering the keys for effectively managing Rep (CSR) Exam Prep strategies for improving overall effectiveness your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations, and engage and motivate In partnership with ProTrain as a leader. Visit pcclearn.org/UGotClass for employees. Also learn how to improve your The customer service representative plays an more information. management of time and productivity. Finally, essential role in an organization's success by 4521X ONLINE COURSE uncover the keys to manage different providing product and service information and Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 $395 generations in your workplace; and discover resolving product and service problems. In this what motivates each generation at work, what course learn about the various duties and incentives they respond to, and what messages responsibilities of the customer service provider, they value. and practice these duties using a variety of exercises, hypothetical interactions, and 4523X Management Boot Camp assignments. The goal of this course is to Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 $295 prepare you to be an outstanding, reliable, and 4335X Collaborative Management successful customer service representative. In Start: Mar 1, May 3 $245 addition to providing participants with a 4542X Managing Generations in the Workplace comprehensive education in customer service, Start: Apr 5, Jun 7 $175 this course prepares participants to take nationally recognized customer service Enroll in all three and save $120! certification exams, including, but not limited to, 4540X ONLINE SERIES $595 HDI Customer Service Representative (HDI- Start: Feb 1, Apr 5 CSR) certification exam. 5249X ONLINE COURSE $395 Self-paced, start anytime. PCC Extension | info@pcclearn.org Winter 2021 7
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ENTREPRENEUR Start a Profitable Landscaping Design and eBay! CAREER Home-Based Business Business Career Prep Instructor: Nancy Miller In partnership with ProTrain If the current health situation has taught us Explore the art and business of landscaping, Sell it on eBay! anything, it is that a home-based business can from understanding plants and foliage to Instructor: Kevin Boyd thrive even in desperate times. Do you know principles of design, technology, and business Discover whether your item will sell, or not sell, the basics of starting a home-based business? and management considerations. Upon in just One Minute! Learn how to create a seller Are you currently operating a home-based completion of the course, participants will be account, upload photos, accept online business and worried about the legel aspects of prepared to create landscape masterpieces of payments, and determine shipping costs. your venture? If you are thinking about starting all shapes, sizes, and levels of complexity. Discussion includes insider tips, tricks, and a home-based business, online business, selling traps; what to sell and not sell; where to get free 5266X ONLINE COURSE $1,545 on eBay, having a small consumer business or shipping supplies; and how to arrange free Self-paced, start anytime. becoming a consultant, this course is for you. home pickup. Learn proven listing strategies Topics include: that get the most clicks, draw the highest bids, beat your competition, and close sales. • Differences in business structures Discussion includes eBay marketing research, • Understanding federal, state, local taxes and how to find a profitable niche. Also includes • Licensing requirements marketing and photography tips that make your • Bookkeeping and tax records items “pop,” as well as how to sell antiques, • Ideas for starting a business collectibles, and large items you do not want to $20 materials fee (for downloadable manual) ship. Taught by a multi-award winning instructor payable in advance. and published eBay author. 0344X ONLINE COURSE $49 0528X ONLINE COURSE $99 Feb 9 1 Tue 6pm-9pm Feb 8 & 9 1 Mon & Tue 6pm-9pm Logon info emailed prior to start date. Logon info emailed prior to start date. For Business Owners Instructor: Connie Sparks The ABCs of Marketing Made Easy You Need a Starting a Business on a Small Budget Business Plan! This workshop will provide information and This workshop shows business owner’s how to This highly interactive workshop is designed resources important to know before venturing use multiple cost effective marketing segments to aid the business owner (startup or existing) into business. Topics include how and where to brand their business and reach their target in developing a viable plan to get a business to apply for licenses and permits; how to groups; and be more creative in finding not just growing or continuing to grow in the right market a business; how to make money a customer, but the right customer offering direction. Attendees will engage in step-by- work; how to put systemic processes in place; long-term ROI benefits. The highlights of this step exercises, covering all sections of a business structures; the basics of funding workshop are marketing on a budget; showing business plan necessary to secure financing. programs; and the importance of having a business owner’s how to standout when This practice will foster thought processes business model and how to execute it. Also marketing to potential customers; becoming required to create a plan, constructively define discussed will be how to conduct market more effective with messaging, branding, and goals, and establish objectives. See note. analysis, competitor analysis; and programs planning; creating product value; and connecting 0422X ONLINE COURSE $49 and services available through various with customers. Using the resources and Jan 23 1 Sat 10am-1pm support agencies. See note. strategies of this course, attendees will become Logon info emailed prior to start date. more effective with messaging, branding, and 0423X ONLINE COURSE $45 planning. See note. Jan 16 1 Sat 10am-12pm Logon info emailed prior to start date. 0429X ONLINE COURSE $45 Note: Each course has a Feb 6 1 Sat 10am-12pm $10 materials fee payable in advance. Logon info emailed prior to start date. PCC Extension | info@pcclearn.org Winter 2021 9
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