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 Refunds & Withdrawals 
In-Person Classes - Withdrawal/refund requests must be made by phone or email prior to the start of the class to receive a 100 percent refund. No refunds will be made after that time. Unexplained absences from class without prior communication to the instructor will result in immediate withdrawal and the student will not be refunded.
Online/Zoom Classes - Withdrawal/refund requests must be made by phone or email 24 hours or more from the start of the class to receive a 100 percent refund. For the security of the virtual classroom, refunds for online classes will not be authorized after the Zoom link has been sent.
All Classes - Full refunds will be made if Centralia College cancels the class.

 Important - Zoom Links 
The CE office will email Zoom links 24 hours before the class starts. Please check your spam folder before requesting a new link. If you have not received the Zoom link and the online class is fewer than 24 hours away, contact the CE office immediately at 360-623-8940. If you do not contact the CE office about the missing Zoom link before the class starts, a refund will not be provided.
  • Earn Extra Money Mystery Shopping
  • Have you seen ads telling you how to become a shopper, but only if you send them a lot of money? You do not have to pay to begin your new career in this exciting field. (Participants must also attend "How to Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas!" for a clear understanding of this endeavor.). You will learn how to sign up with many legitimate mystery shopping companies WITHOUT FEES, avoid pitfalls and scams, create a required mystery shopping resume and profile, and how to file your mystery shopping reports for payment.
     THIS COURSE IS ONLINE 
     Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above. 
    Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark
    Dates 7/30/2025 - 7/30/2025
    Class 15978
    Room Virtual
    Time 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Fee $20.00
    Days W
    Sessions 1
    Seats Available 24
 

  • Healthcare Provider CPR-Recert     
  • Healthcare Provider CPR refresher course. This is the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS course for those who are currently certified in AHA BLS CPR. This course is a two hour refresher that upon successful completion of skills and written exam will receive a 2 year certification from AHA via email.
  • Instructor Christopher Layton
    Dates 7/23/2025 - 7/23/2025
    Class 16724
    Room Flexible Trade Center (FTC) 108
    Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Fee $85.00
    Days W
    Sessions 1
    Seats Available 12
 

  • How to Make Extra Cash Pet Sitting (after school/work)
  • Do you love animals-especially dogs? Learn how to make extra money after school or work by watching dogs or other pets, usually in the pet's home. You will learn about feeding, watering, and exercising pets, how to make a good impression as well as what questions to ask when interviewing for a pet sitting job, and what to do when a dog has behavioral issues. You will also discover other services you can offer to make more money, such as dog walking, grooming, puppy training, etc.
     THIS COURSE IS ONLINE 
     Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above. 
    Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark
    Dates 7/29/2025 - 7/29/2025
    Class 15981
    Room Virtual
    Time 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Fee $35.00
    Days Tu
    Sessions 1
    Seats Available 24
 

  • How to Use ChatGPT     
  • Be artificially intelligent. What is ChatGPT? How do you give prompts to get the best results, write a resume with ChatGPT's help, summarize documents, write e-mails, upload photos, develop video content, and more? This short and simple 1-hour class helps you determine how ChatGPT is used, both at work and in your personal life. This is NOT a technical, ethics AI session. It's a simple, practical class on how Chat GPT AI could help someone improve their productivity and practice better time management. Good for personal enrichment and professional development.
     THIS COURSE IS ONLINE 
  •  Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above. 
  • Instructor Preethi Fernando
    Dates 8/19/2025 - 8/19/2025
    Class 15985
    Room Virtual
    Time 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Fee $25.00
    Days Tu
    Sessions 1
    Seats Available 24
 

  • Intro to Medical Terminology
  • Medical terminology is the first step to any career in the medical field or simply to understand your familys' medical visits. No prior experience is necessary. This highly specialized language involves word building with root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. You will leave with a solid foundation of medical language, as well as basic medical billing and coding terminology. After submitting and passing the open-book exam included in the workbook you receive in class, you will earn a Certificate of Completion.
     THIS COURSE IS ONLINE 
     Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above. 
    Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark
    Dates 7/9/2025 - 7/9/2025
    Class 15988
    Room Virtual
    Time 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Fee $45.00
    Days W
    Sessions 1
    Seats Available 24
 

  • Lean Six Sigma     Green Belt
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt covers Problem Solving and Problem Solving Workshop Facilitation! You'll learn techniques to solve everyday problems, manage your work, and how to organize and facilitate a problem solving workshop for teams or your clients. Dive deep into Lean Six Sigma project management methodology with our Green Belt course, designed to enhance your skills in facilitation and leading workshops. Topics covered include DMAIC Tools, Change Management, Facilitation Techniques, and Project Management, providing you with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills. A class project is required for course completion, allowing you to practice and demonstrate your learning. Expect approximately 40 hours of learning, including live sessions, homework, and project coaching as needed. White Belt certification or equivalent knowledge base is helpful but not mandatory. By the end of this course, you'll be prepared to lead Lean Six Sigma projects, driving significant improvements in your organization.
     THIS COURSE IS ONLINE 
  •  Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above. 
  • Instructor Noemi LaChapelle
    Dates 8/4/2025 - 9/2/2025
    Class 15999
    Room Virtual
    Time 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Fee $1,400.00
    Days M
    Sessions 5
    Seats Available 20
 

  • Make Money with a Virtual Assistant/Word Processing Business
  • If you can type, then you can make money at home using your computer. You will discover how and where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise/market your services, effective home office equipment choices, and 100 ways to make money with a computer.(Participants must also attend “How to Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas!” for a clear understanding of this endeavor.) There really is a need for your services, so learn to be your own boss, set your own hours, and make more money.
     THIS COURSE IS ONLINE 
     Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above. 
    Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark
    Dates 7/30/2025 - 7/30/2025
    Class 16005
    Room Virtual
    Time 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Fee $20.00
    Days W
    Sessions 1
    Seats Available 24
 

  • Monetize Websites, Blogs, and Social Media with Affiliate Marketing
  • Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people's products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You'll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google.
     THIS COURSE IS ONLINE 
     Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above. 
    Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark
    Dates 7/24/2025 - 7/24/2025
    Class 16006
    Room Virtual
    Time 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Fee $35.00
    Days Th
    Sessions 1
    Seats Available 24
 

  • 50 Money Making Side Jobs for Teens
  • Hey, Teen! What's the fastest way to make money as a teenager? The answer is a side hustle. Fortunately, you don't have to wait till you're over a certain age to earn $$ with side hustles that can easily fit into your teen life - between all the classes, chill sessions, and extracurricular activities. And, most of these side hustles don't require you to study more, won't interfere with your social life, and can help you hit any financial goal - maybe even get that car! You'll leave class loaded with information about how to fill out any legal forms to get the business started, and details about 50 profitable side hustle ideas to get you going fast.
     THIS COURSE IS ONLINE 
     Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above. 
    Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark
    Dates 7/8/2025 - 7/8/2025
    Class 16014
    Room Virtual
    Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Fee $20.00
    Days Tu
    Sessions 1
    Seats Available 24
 

  • Save Money with Extreme Couponing!
  • Learn how to save $$$ every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are NOT just for groceries. The savings can add up to HUNDREDS or even THOUSANDS of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you: where to find all different types of coupons, even for high ticket items, how to find the best coupon apps and websites, and how to match coupons with sales for maximum savings. This workshop is taught by someone who has used many couponing secrets to save thousands.
     THIS COURSE IS ONLINE 
     Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above. 
    Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark
    Dates 7/10/2025 - 7/10/2025
    Class 16019
    Room Virtual
    Time 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Fee $20.00
    Days Th
    Sessions 1
    Seats Available 24
 

  • How to Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas!
  • Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award-winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start-up workshop you will ever find. You will discover: more than 250 legitimate home business ideas, mandatory legal documentation, many ways to market your product/service, and how to take tax deductions (this workshop included)!
     THIS COURSE IS ONLINE 
     Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above. 
    Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark
    Dates 7/30/2025 - 7/30/2025
    Class 16022
    Room Virtual
    Time 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Fee $35.00
    Days W
    Sessions 1
    Seats Available 24
 

  • Start Your Own Online Business: A Beginner's Guide
  • Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions). You'll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start.
     THIS COURSE IS ONLINE 
     Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above. 
    Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark
    Dates 7/23/2025 - 7/23/2025
    Class 16033
    Room Virtual
    Time 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Fee $35.00
    Days W
    Sessions 1
    Seats Available 23
 

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