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Better Business Writing
New synchronous online course offering

Use concise, positive language to your advantage. In this hands-on business writing workshop, you can hone your writing skills into a more powerful communication tool. An interactive, hands-on approach makes this class extraordinarily engaging and practical. You'll immediately notice the difference from this workshop!

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After this class, you will be able to:
  • Identify five pointers for creating concise, relationship-driven writing to incorporate into existing writing approaches
  • Motivate a reader by developing effective, audience-driven wording, style, and tone
  • Make writing more effective by reducing unnecessary words, phrases, and thought processes that bore or bog down the audience
  • Reduce writing and rewriting time by organizing thoughts effectively before writing
  • Demonstrate improved personal writing habits through individual feedback received on letters, memos, e-mails and PowerPoint
Section Start Date End Date Campus Tuition Instructor Action
DL-BUSWRIT (28MAY13)
Learn More...		 May 28, 2013 Jun 11, 2013 Online $375.00 Debbie Woodham
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Flourishing 101: How to Increase Your Happiness Factor and Live with Purpose

Do you ever feel stuck...like you’re just going through the motions in life? This course is designed to teach participants how to apply effective strategies to increase happiness, reduce stress, increase overall quality of life, and thrive. Class is based on research in positive psychology—the study of happiness and well-being. Take steps towards creating a life you love so that you can live life fully with passion and purpose. Expect exercises and techniques you can apply immediately in order to move forward. Support among group members will also be beneficial.
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FLOURISH101 (17JUL13)
Learn More...		 Jul 17, 2013 Aug 14, 2013 Main Campus $150.00 Nancie Vito
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Google Analytics Intermediate
The Intermediate Study of Google Analytics (TISGA) is designed to provide you with a more in depth course on the Google Analytics toolset. Attendees should already have a basic understanding of the core functions of (GA). (TISGA) prepares attendees to become Google certified. Classes are structured around Google’s self study practice model and pulls directly from Google’s Q & A random practice series. Attendees will learn how to interpret (GA) data and arrive at business conclusions based on the reporting data.
The course relies heavily on case study and participants are encouraged to introduce their unique initiatives during the course of study. This class will cover:
  • What does a Google analyst need to know?
  • Decipher and Decide on relevant information
  • Social media marketing and advertisingM/li>
  • Audience engagement
  • Land pages and goal setting for max-conversion
  • Studying your website in the lab (experiment)
  • Group buy in and reporting
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GOOGLE-LVL2 (20JUL2013)
Learn More...		 Jul 20, 2013 Jul 27, 2013 Alpharetta Campus $650.00 Jeff Packer
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Introduction to Web Application Security
The software we use is moving quickly from being installed on the local computer to being web-based. But web-based applications have a special set of security challenges and vulnerabilities. In this one-day course we’ll survey some of the most common security holes in web applications and ways to remediate them. CLICK HERE FOR REQUIRED BOOK
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS COURSE THE STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Identify and classify the most common web application vulnerabilities
  • Differentiate identification and authentication
  • Detect SQL injection attacks
  • Explain the mechanism of Cross-Site Scripting attacks
  • Direct web development remediation of exploits
Section Start Date End Date Campus Tuition Instructor Action
WEBSECURITY (15JUL2013)
Learn More...		 Jul 15, 2013 Jul 15, 2013 Briarcliff Campus $375.00 Brent Laminack
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WEBSECURITY (18DEC13)
Learn More...		 Dec 18, 2013 Dec 18, 2013 Briarcliff Campus $375.00 Brent Laminack
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IPad Means Business
In this half day workshop, we will make the most of your iPad tablet with shortcuts, tips and tricks plus synching with other servers and cloud technology. We will create text shortcuts, use speech to read your emails and documents, and edit your email signatures. We will learn how to use the iPad for presentations and slide shows and connect to a projection system. Share and enjoy your favorite apps, including Evernote, Docs To Go, Find my iPad/iPhone, DropBox, iBooks, and so much more. We will work with important settings, including securing your iPad and configuring email, contacts, and other items in the settings pane. We designed this half day course for the iPad user who needs to increase productivity quickly and easily with an entertaining and engaging instructor.
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IPAD (24JUN2013)
Learn More...		 Jun 24, 2013 Jun 24, 2013 Alpharetta Campus $250.00 Greg Creech
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JOOMLA
This two-day course will take the student from the installation of Joomla! through creation of a functional website. Students will learn how to create and format articles with images, categorize these articles and set up site navigation using menus. Students will also install and customize a template to change the site's appearance. Different classes or site users will be created with access rules set up to present customized content to each group. We will also discuss Joomla's multi-language capabilities and site administrator's responsibilities and tools.
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JOOMLA (08JUN2013)
Learn More...		 Jun 8, 2013 Jun 15, 2013 Briarcliff Campus $685.00 Brent Laminack
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Memoir: How to Write About a Life
This course on memoir addresses practical issues in a workshop format. Whether students are writing about their own experiences or capturing the history of a family, participants in this course will learn the basics of writing about a life. Through discussion and exercises, we will explore how to get started and how to build on memory through interviews and other forms of research, as well as the craft of story-telling.
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MEMOIR (11JUL13)
Learn More...		 Jul 11, 2013 Aug 8, 2013 Briarcliff Campus $225.00 Christal Presley
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OneNote - Notebooks for the Digital Age
This half day workship tackles Microsoft’s OneNote application and brings the old-fashion spiral notebook and scrapbook into the information age. We will build a OneNote file with tabs, divisions, and pages. We will add text boxes, videos, sound, and information from other applications, such as Outlook, PDF, and Word. This class teaches you how to use templates for agendas, class notes, projects, to-do lists, and many other ways of using OneNote to capture all of your electronic files and information in one, organized place.

Prerequisite: Comfortable using Microsoft Office. Bring your photos, files, videos, and other digital media to incorporate into your OneNote notebook.
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ONENOTE (10JUL2013)
Learn More...		 Jul 10, 2013 Jul 10, 2013 Alpharetta Campus $250.00 Greg Creech
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Powerpoint Pizzazz
This half day workship covers creating and enhancing PowerPoint presentations with Animations, Transitions, Multimedia including Videos and Music, and tips in presenting with PowerPoint. No more boring presentations! We designed this course for existing PowerPoint users who know the basics of editing and creating a presentation. This offering will take you to a new and entertaining level of developing PowerPoint presentations to include appropriate animations for progressive disclosure, introducing charts and graphs, incorporating music and videos into your presentation. You will learn important tips in branding, using color, and presenting with PowerPoint. You will jazz up those presentations to ensure that your audience’s attention and retention rate increases dramatically and you will enjoy making presentations as PowerPoint does much of the work for you.
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POWERPOINT PIZZAZZ (27AUG2013)
Learn More...		 Aug 27, 2013 Aug 27, 2013 Alpharetta Campus $250.00 Greg Creech
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Web Analytics and Search Engine Marketing
Digital media is winning over traditional media for many reasons. One of these is the wealth of information and accountability that digital provides. In this two-day course we’ll see how to measure your website’s user interactions using Google Analytics. We’ll then outline a process of using Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising to gain insights into what your site’s visitors were searching for. We’ll use this information to further our Search Engine Optimization (SEO) efforts.

COURSE OUTLINE:
  • A brief history of web metrics
  • Setting up Google Analytics
  • Adding the tracking code
  • The Cookies and their meanings
  • User Metrics
  • Content Metrics
  • Demographics
  • Setting and measuring Goals
  • Ecommerce tracking
  • Overview of how search engines work
  • The path to purchase
  • The Google keyword suggestion tool
  • Constructing an Adwords campaign
  • Writing Ads
  • Measurement and Tracking
  • Organic SEO Basics
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WEBANALYTICS (03AUG2013)
Learn More...		 Aug 3, 2013 Aug 10, 2013 Briarcliff Campus $650.00 Brent Laminack
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Win with Windows 7
In this half day workshop, we will learn about Windows 7, the fantastic operating system by Microsoft. This education workshop will lessen your confusion and help you to become more productive in using Windows 7’s new features and enhanced services quickly. This course will teach you the new navigation techniques in using Windows Explorer, the Taskbar, and the Start Menu. You will learn how to customize Windows 7’s folders, views, layouts, and properties. We will explore new features of Windows including Snap and Snipping Tool. We will look at the new Control Panel and Device screen as well as productive Desktop items, such as the new Notification Area and Show Desktop feature. The course covers the enhanced and improved search features, libraries, and gadgets. Join us for a fun and productive session as we discover the power and ease-of-use in Windows 7. You’ll find out why Windows 7 has received rave reviews. Come experience computer heaven with Windows 7.
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WIN7 (29JUL2013)
Learn More...		 Jul 29, 2013 Jul 29, 2013 Alpharetta Campus $250.00 Greg Creech
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Wine Basic Training: Albariño to Zinfandel in Four Weeks

Wine Basic Training will guide you through the fascinating world of wine. In studying this magic elixir, you are touching on geography, history, science, and politics. Most importantly, after this four-week series, you will be able to confidently order from even the most complex wine menu. Your senses will be enlivened, and you will understand why Benjamin Franklin once said, "Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." Students will receive notebooks, printed handouts and a Wine Aroma Wheel from U.C. Davis. Six to eight wines will be tasted at each class, accompanied by light snacks. You must be 21 or older with valid I.D. to take this class.
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WINEBASCTRAIN (19SEP13)
Learn More...		 Sep 19, 2013 Oct 17, 2013 Briarcliff Campus $225.00 Maggie Meroney
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AJAX / JQuery and the Juice UI
jQuery is fast becoming the standard client side JavaScript library offering multiple User Interface controls (jQuery UI). The Juice UI allows ASP.net developers to easily create jQuery enabled web pages using Visual Studio server controls, minimal .net coding and no JavaScript coding.

This comprehensive 2 day class covers all the essentials of jQuery and Juice UI application development using MS Visual Studio. The course explains the key concepts and terminologies, best practices, current development trends and then focusses on web application development and coding techniques using the Juice UI.

The course concludes with an Instructor guided full cycle application development project using jQuery and the Juice UI.
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Bordeaux Review and Master Class

The most famous wine region in the world has a dramatic and complex history. Its wines are equally complex. The French Wine Society created this review for students seeking their Master Level Certificate as well as the educated consumer or collector. It has been said that you can't really know wine until you've studied Bordeaux. Join us for a day of in-depth study and tasting. You'll leave with new clarity on Claret. Fee includes printed materials, practice quizzes, and tutored tasting of six to eight wines. There will be a one-hour break for lunch. Lunch is not included in the fee. You may bring your own or visit one of many options in the neighborhood. This class is suitable for advanced beginner to expert wine knowledge level. Must be 21 or older with valid I.D. to take this class.
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Burgundy Review and Master Class

Captivating, complex Burgundy has over 100 designated areas for wine. The French Wine Society created this intensive class for candidates for the Burgundy Master Level Certificate as well as oenophiles intrigued by these unique and collectible Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Explore this region with us and come away with new passion for some of the best wines on the planet. Fee includes printed materials, practice quizzes, and tutored tasting of six to eight wines. There will be a one-hour break for lunch. Lunch is not included in the fee. You may bring your own or visit one of many options in the neighborhood. This class is suitable for advanced beginner to expert wine knowledge level. Must be 21 or older with valid I.D. to take this class.
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Cloud Computing: Separating Hype from Reality
One of the latest buzzwords heard in Information Technology is “Cloud Computing.” But what is it, really? In this two-day overview course we’ll separate the hype from the reality. This high-level introduction will equip the student to return to their organization and be a “cloud advocate” that will help guide and select appropriate cloud-based solutions to solve their business challenges.
  • Serve as “internal advocate” for cloud computing, and articliate the business value and opportunity of cloud computing, and recommend alternatives when appropriate.
  • At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Trace the history of cloud computing
  • Define SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
  • Identify some of the major cloud vendors in each major area
  • Perform cost-analysis of major cloud offerings vs. internal applications
  • Identify potential security and compliance issues in cloud-based systems
  • Identify and select potential ancillary cloud-based services for data and cloud-based resource management.
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DiSC for Sales Professionals
Everything DiSC Sales uses DiSC® to help salespeople communicate better and improve their sales relationships. Participants are introduced to the Everything DiSC® Sales Map, which informs each step of the process. Participants discover their DiSC® style, priorities, strengths, and challenges. Salespeople will recognize and understand your customers’ buying styles. The attendees will learn to navigate from “you to your customers”.
After this class, you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of their own DiSC® style
  • Recognize and demonstrate and understanding of customer buying styles
  • Adapt your style to the customers’ buying style
  • Develop a personalized Everything DiSC® Customer Interaction Map
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Emory Mini Law School – Teaching You about the Law
Join esteemed faculty members of Emory University Law School for a series of informative and interesting lectures encompassing topics such as the State and Federal Court Structure, Religion and the First Amendment and Legal Research on the Internet. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the most up-to-date information on the Mortgage Meltdown and Constitutional Law. This series of intellectual explorations in law will provide you with the information to more fully understand how this country’s legal system works. The lectures seek to inform the public and are taught by the renowned Emory Faculty who teach Emory students in the Law School.
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French Wine Scholar Certification Program

The French Wine Scholar Certification Program provides industry professionals with in-depth, multi-disciplined study. Whether as a resume builder for a wine professional, a tool for a business executive, or as a series for the advanced aficionado these classes embrace the fascinating history and culture of France through the subject of their valued resource, wine. Each class visits a different region, studying the history, geography, climate and soils, and tasting each region's wines. The result of this multi-layered appraoch is a profound knowledge of French wine and a newfound appreciation for this ancient elixir. Fees for the nine-week series include the study manual, 24/7 on-line access to interaction study modules, practice quizzes, online student-teacher Q&A forum, weekly handouts of learning objectives, wine samples tasted in class, and the final exam. The French Wine Scholar program is a U.S. wine industry-endorsed and Wines of France-endorsed wine study and certification program. It was developed by the French Wine Society, a non-profit organization, to provide current, accurate information on wine regions of France and validate proficiency in the Wines of France. Intermediate to advanced students of wine who follow this in-depth curriculum and pass the exam will earn the French Wine Scholar (FWS) post-nominal. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions regarding all French wine regions. The French Wine Scholar (FWS) credential will be conferred to those individuals who achieve a score of 75 or higher on the exam.
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History of Political Parties in the United States

This class will be a chronological exploration of political parties in the United States. Questions to be explore will include the following: what are the sources of political parties in this country? How did they develop into the present-day parties? Why has the United States typically been a two-party system? How does the US political system compare to other countries?
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HTML5
HTML5 allows Web designers the ability to create richer, more meaningful Web pages with structural tags and descriptive attributes. Although, it is still officially under development, HTML5 is is being used today to develop Web pages. At its core, HTML5 aims to improve the markup language with support for the latest multimedia (free of need for proprietary plugins and APIs) while keeping it easily readable by end-users and browsers. HTML5 is intended to absorb HTML4, XHTML1, DOM2HTML and JavaScript, so what you need to learn and how browsers handle HTML5 develops from, instead of replaces, previous technology. This class presents an overview of HTML5 and its development, including new syntactical features such as the '<'video'>', '<'audio'>', '<'header'>' and '<'canvas'>' elements, as well as how browsers parse and display HTML5 content. We’ll also learn about the HTML5 outline algorithm and how it can help you define and structure your site content. We’ll construct an HTML5 document with a header, content groups and formatting, footer and navigation, and illustrate how to take advantage of many of these improvements. And because HTML5 provides mobile device users richer Web applications and improved usability, we’ll discuss how this will improve apps development.

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Inspirational Nonfiction Writing
Books with spiritual themes — from traditional religious writing to more fluid “new age” literature — remain one of the most vibrant and popular of nonfiction genres. But writing about faith, belief and spiritual experience poses unique challenges for both aspiring and seasoned authors. How do you proclaim your message, without sounding preachy or dogmatic? What elements are necessary to make a book interesting, compelling, and spiritually nurturing? How do you navigate the challenges when writing about controversial or innovative ideas? What are the keys to making your work attractive to editors? As the author of more than a dozen inspirational books, Carl McColman will help you to define your mission, hone your voice, and prepare your work for submission to editors or agents. This class is taught from a non-sectarian perspective: any kind of inspirational writing is welcome here. And while it is oriented toward writers seeking publication, the principles of inspirational writing can be beneficial for bloggers and journal-keepers as well.
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Introduction to World Mysticism

Central to many cultural trends is mysticism—a vague word that can be translated as "the spiritual principle at the heart of religion." Many people believe mysticism is the golden thread that unites all the world's religions, while others scoff at the idea. Decide for yourself in this class as we explore major themes and writings from the world's great mystical traditions. Using Andrew Harvey's The Essential Mystics as our textbook, we'll examine the world's great wisdom traditions—Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, as well as pagan and philosophical forms of mysticism—acknowledging both the common ground and the distinctive qualities of each mystical path. Class is taught from an academic/nonsectarian perspective. Textbook is not included. Textbook: The Essential Mystics : Selections from the World's Great Wisdom Traditions
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Pearls of Wisdom

Wisdom is the thoughtful interplay of purpose and virtue in our lives. If we seek wisdom, insights emerge that guide our day to day actions. Much wisdom is contained in folk tales that can stimulate you to think more critically about your beliefs, feelings and behaviors, and provide you with an enlightened self-direction. Come and share these treasures in an interactive class setting to see how you can practically use these “pearls of wisdom” in your everyday life. Maximum registration limited to 25 participants.
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Podcasting: Let Your Voice be Heard
The most effective way to communicate over the internet is with a real, human voice. Websites all over the world are connecting with their target audiences in a new way using podcasting technology. Podcasters record their ideas, interviews and music and make them available for listeners to download at their convenience. The downloaded audio files can be played on home computers, iPods, or other digital music players. Effective websites are using podcasting to enhance their site's content and create engaging experiences.
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Project Management Certification Test Preparation
The most productive way to prepare to take PMI’s Certification exam is through taking sample tests and then debriefing the answers in detail. Identify your problems areas and work through confusing and troublesome questions. Receive strategies to understand the questions better and create a personal study plan strategy for success. Sit for the PMP® Exam with confidence with this highly focused two day intensive test preparation class. Please bring a laptop to class. Materials not included.

What will be covered :

  • Facilitator delivers a short lecture describing the PMP Test, general information and types of questions which will be included. General strategies are covered. A short (15 question) test is given.
  • The participants score their answers with the facilitator explaining each answer
  • Participants complete a full simulation pre-test
  • Teams identify which questions are confusing
  • Facilitator explains why the ‘correct’ answer is correct providing additional examples in many cases – this part of the course takes at least 8 hours
  • Facilitator delivers a mini lectures (45 minutes) outlining other support tools and resources
  • Participants complete at least one post test
  • Review of personal plans
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Project Management: Communications Tools & Techniques
New online course offering coming Summer 2013!

Project Managers often report that they understand Project Management fundamentals, but need help to implement them. Learn a variety of strategies to work and communicate effectively in a project environment. Participants in this course will hone their communication skills through a combination of role play, lecture, demos and an opportunity to build customized templates.
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Project Management: Communications Tools & Techniques
Project Managers often report that they understand Project Management fundamentals, but need help to implement them. Learn a variety of strategies to work and communicate effectively in a project environment. Participants in this course will hone their communication skills through a combination of role play, lecture, demos and an opportunity to build customized templates.

After this class, you will be able to:

  • Create an effective Communication Plan
  • Obtain a Project Charter and manage a project with it
  • Apply leadership and management techniques using DISC assessment strategies
  • Manage change throughout the life of a project
  • Effectively kick-off and closeout a project
  • Manage issues and action items throughout the life of your project
  • Motivate and lead your team
  • Identify and manage project stakeholders
  • Clearly communicate project information to stakeholders
  • Manager project issues and action items
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Project Management: Scheduling Tools & Techniques
New online course offering coming Summer 2013!

Harnessing scheduling tools and techniques to optimize your project schedule can be challenging. In this course, participants will learn how to build reliable schedules and how to respond to the inevitable changes and required modifications which occur throughout the life of the project. Using a combination of Microsoft Project exercises and simulations a wide variety of tools and techniques will be explored.
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Project Management: Scheduling Tools & Techniques
Harnessing scheduling tools and techniques to optimize your project schedule can be challenging. In this course, participants will learn how to build reliable schedules and how to respond to the inevitable changes and required modifications which occur throughout the life of the project.

After this class, you will be able to:
  • Build and manage a schedule
  • Identify and manage the critical path manually and with a tool.
  • Respond to changes in personnel
  • Come up with solutions to schedule slips and requests for schedule changes
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Project Management: Tools & Techniques to Effectively Manage Cost, Risk & Scope
New online course offering coming Summer 2013!

Delivering a project that meets stakeholder requirements can be an elusive goal in many industries. In this class, you will learn how to document your project’s scope, develop reliable estimates and then manage your project. Further, you will master the art of maximizing your project’s opportunities and minimizing the effect of threats to your success.
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Project Management: Tools & Techniques to Effectively Manage Cost, Risk & Scope
Delivering a project that meets stakeholder requirements can be an elusive goal in many industries. In this class, you will learn how to document your project’s scope, develop reliable estimates and then manage your project. Further, you will master the art of maximizing your project’s opportunities and minimizing the effect of threats to your success.

After this class, you will be able to:
  • Gather requirements
  • Create a project scope statement
  • Decompose a scope statement to create a WBS
  • Develop reliable estimates
  • Use variance analysis to determine project progress
  • Identify and manage project risk
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Quickbooks Level 2: Bookkeeping Bootcamp
A two day class that begins with a short review of the QB I class followed by 4 intensive exercise accounting sessions where students will develop a working expertise working with business documents, not book exercises.

    Class focus areas:
  • Entering & Paying Bills
  • Customer Invoicing & Sales Receipts
  • Receiving Payments and Managing Collections
  • Entering, downloading, coding & reconciling credit card charges
  • Making Bank Deposits & Reconciling Bank Accounts
  • Creating, Modifying and Analyzing Reports to answer business questions

Students will create their own company file during the four accounting sessions and compare to the year end master file. The student with the best matching file and answers to business questions at the end of the class will win a $50 gift card.
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Screenwriting
Emory Continuing Education is evaluating new Screenwriting classes beginning as early as late Summer 2013 for students who are interested in developing the skills and expertise necessary to write for film and/or television. If you are interested in receiving information regarding these classes as more details become available, please click on the Inquire link below and follow the next steps. Thanks for your interest!
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Stem Cell Biology: Possibilities and Shortcomings

Stem cells are one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of scientific research in the 21st century. These cells offer great promise for insights about basic biological mechanisms as well as biotechnological therapeutics. However, much about stem cells remains misunderstood and mysterious. This course will involve discussion and debate of current issues concerning stem cell biology and the uses of stem cells in biotechnology and theraputics. Topics will include basic developmental and cell biology, stem cell characteristics, therapeutic uses of stem cells, and regulatory and ethical issues. Through participation in this course, students will be equipped to make informed decisions about stem cell research and stem cell-based therapies and to participate knowledgeably in discourse on stem cell-related topics.
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Strategic Communications in the Workplace
New synchronous online course offering coming Summer 2013!

Communication is more than talking and listening. Genuine communication requires a deep understanding of another person’s perspective. But when you take into consideration all of our biases, behavioral idiosyncrasies, unspoken emotions, and personal agendas, this can seem almost impossible to achieve. The communications assessment instrument called DiSC© helps people understand each other on a more fundamental level. This program develops the skills to read other people and see how others interpret their behaviors. It creates a deep seated appreciation for the needs of their co-workers. Ultimately, the program helps participants adapt their communication styles in a way that creates an enduring working alliance among team members and fosters a deeper sense of organizational engagement.
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The Broadway Musical

Do you love musicals? Can you sing back the entire score of My Fair Lady, Grease, or Into the Woods? You're not alone. The Broadway Musical is one of America's great native art forms, one which has helped shape the cultural landscape of our nation over the past century. This six-week course will help deepen your understanding of musical theater. We'll look through the history of the shows and the stars, and see where your favorites fit in along the way.
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The World's Healthiest Diets

How we eat is a key factor in gaining and maintaining good health. As our American diet has changed so has our health. Rates of heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes have increased with the modern Standard American Diet (SAD). We are not alone, as heavily processed and fast foods spread around the world so do these "diseases of affluence". We will take a historical and cross-cultural approach to food. Looking at pre-agricultural diets and changes in 19th and 20th century American diets will help us gain perspective on what we eat today. Looking cross-culturally, we will see how other diets have developed around the world where people have low heart disease, diabetes, and lower rates of certain cancers. We will consider common elements to these healthy diets and how they can help us improve our health.
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Thomas Merton and Our Spiritual Quest in a Technological World

The great spiritual master and monk, Thomas Merton, was known for his keen insight into spiritual opportunities and challenges of the modern world. In this class we will explore how he provides a contemplative critique of technology whose fundamental aim is to secure and cultivate in a technological world a path to reality, to the transcendent.
Required reading: Returning to Reality, Thomas Merton’s Wisdom for a Technological World
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