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Welcome to the Center for Business and Industry Services (CBIS)

Personal Enrichment   

Welcome to the Personal Enrichment Center for the Center for Business and Industry Services Program at Big Bend Community College!

We offer a wide range of courses that you can take in person (sometimes right along with BBCC students in the classroom) or online through Ed2Go - our 3rd party provider of online courses. All of our courses are led by expert instructors to ensure a high-quality learning experience. 

Interested in online learning? Explore Online Arts and Design Courses by Ed2Go today! 

Discover the classes below and find new hobbies and skills you truly enjoy! 

  • CE Percussion Sp26 (No Credit)
  • Fee: $67.00
    Dates: 4/1/2026 - 6/16/2026
    Times: 6:35 PM - 9:35 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 11

    Instructor: John Owens

    Location:  TBA

    Percussion Ensemble Spring 2026 (No Credit) FEE: $67

    Bldg: 1100 Wallenstein, 1103

    Description: This ensemble rehearses, studies, and performs percussion music suitable for performance and/or competition. Scheduled performances and rehearsals are required. May be repeated for up to six (6) credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Auditions may be required.

    Class co-enrolled with: MUSC 260

    REQUIRED: Ability to use CANVAS, an online learning tool, on a PC, tablet, or phone. Ability to download freeware onto device. If you are new to online learning, please CLICK HERE for instructions on the use of CANVAS and other helpful information and links.

    Please note, this is a co-enrolled class. Community Education students in co-enrolled classes will be expected to attend and participate in classes regularly, but examinations and assignments are not required and are at the instructor's discretion. Classes may be rigorous and will have students from multiple sections. You will not receive a grade or earn college credit as a Community Education student.

 

  • CE Ceramics Sp 26 (No Credit)
  • Fee: $100.00
    Dates: 4/1/2026 - 6/16/2026
    Times: 11:45 AM - 2:35 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 22

    Instructor: Nathan Ulmer

    Location:  TBA

    Ceramics I Spring 2026 (No Credit) FEE: $90 Class/$10 Online Fee

    Bldg: 1900 Fine Arts, 1908

    Description: Experiments and design in clay applied to pottery and sculpture. Work in various hand construction methods, glazing and kiln firing.

    Class co-enrolled with: Art 121

    REQUIRED: Ability to use CANVAS, an online learning tool, on a PC, tablet, or phone. Ability to download freeware onto device. If you are new to online learning, please CLICK HERE for instructions on the use of CANVAS and other helpful information and links.

     Please note, this is a co-enrolled class. Community Education students in co-enrolled classes will be expected to attend and participate in classes regularly, but examinations and assignments are not required and are at the instructor's discretion. Classes may be rigorous and will have students from multiple sections. You will not receive a grade or earn college credit as a Community Education student.

 

  • CE Oil Pain I Sp 26(No Credit)
  • Fee: $219.00
    Dates: 4/1/2026 - 6/16/2026
    Times: 11:45 AM - 12:50 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 22

    Instructor: Dustin Regul

    Location:  TBA

    Oil Painting I Spring 2026 (No Credit) FEE: $209.00/$10 Online Fee

    Bldg: 1900 Fine Arts, 1907

    Description: Introduction to the materials and techniques of oil painting. Painting from still-life and nature as well as creative composition.

    Class co-enrolled with: Art 231 

    REQUIRED: Ability to use CANVAS, an online learning tool, on a PC, tablet, or phone. Ability to download freeware onto device. If you are new to online learning, please CLICK HERE for instructions on the use of CANVAS and other helpful information and links.

    Please note, this is a co-enrolled class. Community Education students in co-enrolled classes will be expected to attend and participate in classes regularly, but examinations and assignments are not required and are at the instructor's discretion. Classes may be rigorous and will have students from multiple sections. You will not receive a grade or earn college credit as a Community Education student.

 

  • CE Oil Pain II Sp26(No Credit)
  • Fee: $219.00
    Dates: 4/1/2026 - 6/16/2026
    Times: 11:45 AM - 2:35 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 22

    Instructor: Dustin Regul

    Location:  TBA

    Oil Painting II Spring 2026 (No Credit) FEE: $209.00/$10 Online Fee

    Bldg: 1900 Fine Arts, 1907

    Description: Continuation of exploration in oil painting materials and techniques with an emphasis on developing content or message in the paintings. Prerequisite: ART 231 or instructor permission.

    Class co-enrolled with: Art 232

    REQUIRED: Ability to use CANVAS, an online learning tool, on a PC, tablet, or phone. Ability to download freeware onto device. If you are new to online learning, please CLICK HERE for instructions on the use of CANVAS and other helpful information and links.

    Please note, this is a co-enrolled class. Community Education students in co-enrolled classes will be expected to attend and participate in classes regularly, but examinations and assignments are not required and are at the instructor's discretion. Classes may be rigorous and will have students from multiple sections. You will not receive a grade or earn college credit as a Community Education student.

 

  • CE Oil Pain III Sp26(NoCredit)
  • Fee: $219.00
    Dates: 4/1/2026 - 6/16/2026
    Times: 11:45 AM - 2:35 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 22

    Instructor: Dustin Regul

    Location:  TBA

    Oil Painting III Spring 2026 (No Credit) FEE: $209.00/$10 Online Fee

    Bldg: 1900 Fine Arts, 1907

    Description: Advanced oil painting is an emphasis upon the student's artistic growth and the development of his or her own style and voice using oil painting techniques and materials.Prerequiste: Art 231 and 232 or instructor permission.

    Class co-enrolled with: Art 233

    REQUIRED: Ability to use CANVAS, an online learning tool, on a PC, tablet, or phone. Ability to download freeware onto device. If you are new to online learning, please CLICK HERE for instructions on the use of CANVAS and other helpful information and links. 

    Please note, this is a co-enrolled class. Community Education students in co-enrolled classes will be expected to attend and participate in classes regularly, but examinations and assignments are not required and are at the instructor's discretion. Classes may be rigorous and will have students from multiple sections. You will not receive a grade or earn college credit as a Community Education student.

 

  • Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health
  • Dates: Open Enrollment
    Times: Self-Paced
    Days: ARR
    Sessions: N/A
    Instructor: Ed2Go Instructor/s
    Location: Online

    Learn how food interacts with your body and discover how to make healthy nutritional choices that will impact your well-being. This course provides an overview of current food and nutrition issues, including obesity, nutrition and stress, food labels, botanicals and herbs, genetically modified foods, and how your food choices affect your physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER! 


     
 

  • Discover Digital Photography
  • Dates: Open Enrollment
    Times: Self-Paced
    Days: ARR
    Sessions: N/A
    Instructor: Ed2Go Instructor/s
    Location: Online

    This course will teach you all about digital cameras, from DSLRs to smart phone cameras and what different equipment is used for. You will learn about different display methods for your camera, including sizing, print options, online storage, and how social media factors into digital photography. If you have old slides, negatives, or prints, this course will also teach you how to scan those "old school" photo assets.

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!

     


     
 

  • Photoshop CC for the Digital Photographer
  • Dates: Open Enrollment
    Times: Self-Paced
    Days: ARR
    Sessions: N/A
    Instructor: Ed2Go Instructor/s
    Location: Online

    Master the use of Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud to edit and enhance your digital images and give them a professional polish. This course includes simple, step-by-step instructions to guide you through the many tools that make this software so popular and unique.

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!


     
 

  • Speed Spanish
  • Dates: Open Enrollment
    Times: Self-Paced
    Days: ARR
    Sessions: N/A
    Instructor: Ed2Go Instructor/s
    Location: Online

    In this online Spanish course, you will learn to converse in Spanish using common words and phrases and demonstrate the proper forms of common Spanish nouns and verbs. You will also have the opportunity to discuss Spanish culture and differences in Spanish-speaking countries while learning how to use numbers in Spanish to discuss dates, times, and money.

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!


     
 

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