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  • Chess Fundamentals for Beginners
  • Course fee: $49.00
    Dates: 7/30/2025 - 8/20/2025
    Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time
    Days: W
    Sessions: 4
    Room: Zoom Class
    Instructor: McNames Reed
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    This course is perfect for absolute beginners eager to learn how to play chess with confidence. Starting with the basics¿rules, piece movements, and board setup¿then moving into key opening principles, simple tactics, and winning strategies. Through guided practice games and interactive exercises, you'll build skills step by step. By the end of the course, you¿ll be able to play a complete game, recognize common checkmate patterns, and start thinking like a chess player. No prior experience needed¿just curiosity and a willingness to learn!

    This class is offered in partnership with Clark College. Required: Ability to use Zoom (free video conferencing software) on a PC, tablet, or phone. If you are new to Zoom, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links. As a reminder, online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web camera and microphone, speakers and a headset, or via a mobile phone connection.
 

  • Become a Payroll & Business Tax Master!
  • Course fee: $189.00
    Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/21/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 14
    Room: Asynchronous Online Learning
    Instructor: Alysia LaTourette
    ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Call 360.417.5683 to register if class is not yet in session.

    Are you ready to deepen your understanding of payroll processes and Washington state excise and payroll tax laws? Our comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to excel in these critical areas.

    What You'll Learn:

    • Current Payroll and Excise Tax Laws: Stay informed about the latest regulations and requirements and have a plan for keeping up on changes.
    • Record-Keeping Requirements: Master the essentials of maintaining accurate and compliant records.
    • Preparing Payrolls: Learn the skills to prepare payroll accurately and efficiently.
    • Payroll Reporting: Gain the skills to handle all necessary payroll reporting.
    • Accounting Procedures: Understand the key accounting tasks involved in payroll and taxes.
    • Washington State Taxes: Navigate the complexities of these important taxes.
    • Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Learn the distinctions and legal implications.
    • Fair Labor Standards Act: Get familiar with this crucial piece of legislation.
    • Federal and State Reporting Requirements: Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements.


    This course is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their expertise in payroll and tax laws. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your career and become a payroll and business tax master! Enroll now and take the first step towards mastering these essential skills.


    Required: Textbook Payroll Accounting: TICAL, Real-World; Author: Weinstein, ISBN: 9781640615397 and 9781640615410. Price $105-200.
    Can be found at the Bookaneer on campus or online. Visit https://bookaneer.pencol.edu and search for class BUS 247 

    Please note, this is a co-enrolled class and is self-paced online using Canvas, an online learning tool. There are no regular meetings and students engage with content, instructor and other students through self-paced learning.

    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. Please visit https://pencol.edu/community-education/community-education-faq for more information.

 

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