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Our ceramics courses are designed for students from all levels- from the absolute beginner to experienced potters and sculptors. Classes are held in our beautiful, fully equipped studio. Eighteen potter's wheels, a slab roller, canvas covered work tables, ample storage space and the use of studio tools as well as clay, glaze, and firings are all included in the course fee. All that is missing is you!

Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with our ceramic studio materials. Classes may include students from multiple sessions.

Everyone has a story. Have you always wanted to write your story? If you already have a body of work, a collection of essays, or even a memoir manuscript in hand, you will enjoy this class. Beginners are welcome too. Through writing exercises and prompts, you'll be able to dig deep into your story and make it universally important to the ones you love and the world. Wherever you are in your life or on your writing journey you will appreciate your fellow writer and having an experienced writer, teacher, and mentor.

Open to students 16 years of age and older.

This course builds upon the foundational knowledge presented in the Excel 365 Level 1 course and will help start you down the road to creating advanced workbooks and worksheets that can help deepen your understanding of organizational intelligence. The ability to analyze massive amounts of data, extract actionable information from it, and present that information to decision makers is at the foundation of a successful organization that can compete at a high level.

Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience

Required: 

• Access to Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Excel for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2 ($21.73)

Please see CEU procedure and Student Learning Outcomes.

This level focuses on increasing Spanish vocabulary and using interactive practice of pronunciation through dialogue and role-play. Students develop meaningful appreciation and an understanding of grammatical concepts. To complement the language skills, the student will acquire survival key points for traveling and knowledge about the cuisine of Spanish-speaking cultures. Open to students 16 years of age and up. 

Prerequisite: Spanish Language 1 or equivalent experience. Feel free to reach out to communityed@pencol.edu if you have questions about your experience level.

Learning Outcomes:

• Improve vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
• Engage in conversations, exchange opinions, and share experiences. 
• Explain signs and symptoms to medical professionals
• Able to ask for help, order in restaurants, report issues, and bargain for deals
• Awareness of local colloquialism, currency exchange, traditions, and celebrations in Spanish-speaking countries
   

This course is an introduction to the styles and techniques of the classical guitar. Students will learn how to read music, play scales and arpeggios, and perform music in an ensemble setting. We will also explore the history and repertoire of the instrument to give students a solid foundation for exploring the broader world of the classical guitar. This class is suitable for students with no experience with guitar and students with some introductory knowledge of guitar.

Required: Students must provide their own guitar and music stand for home practice (wire music stands can be purchased for under $15). Music stands will be available for use during class.

Want to darken your creative writing, increase the dreadful ambiance of your latest piece, or just learn the conventions and expectations of the modern horror genre? Join local horror author Clay Vermulm to learn the strategies and principles of writing contemporary dark fiction.

Through a scaffolded series of lectures, readings, writing exercises, and film studies, students will analyze and put into practice the writing techniques and genre-specific utilization of story convention as optimized by the best horror writers working today. Some writing experience is helpful, but not required.

Student Learning Outcomes: By the end of class, students should have a firm and comprehensive grasp of the tropes and conventions within the horror genre, the expectations of horror readers and how to subvert them, and how to employ this knowledge in their creative writing to create dark ambiance, tone, setting, and character in whatever story they wish.

Join this free information session to learn about the HR Generalist Certificate! Registration is required.

View Certificate Information and Outline. 

Discover the joys of learning Spanish with a native speaker in this engaging 8-week course! You'll build the skills needed to communicate effectively in everyday situations, gaining the confidence to hold simple conversations in Spanish. Whether you're interested in travel, culture, or simply expanding your horizons, this course offers a dynamic environment where you can explore topics that matter to you.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Use new Spanish vocabulary in both written and spoken interactions.
• Show foundational proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
• Understand key cultural elements and their impact on the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
• Communicate confidently and effectively in various real-life scenarios.

Join us to start your Spanish language journey and connect with a vibrant culture! Open to students 16 years of age and up, or by permission by instructor. 

Do you want to take your guitar skills to the next level? Enroll in our continuation course, designed for students who have already completed the "Intro to Classical Guitar Ensemble" course. During this course, you'll learn new techniques such as arpeggios, chords, and scales, and play exciting new pieces of music.

Prerequisites: Prior approval of instructor or completion of Classical Guitar Ensemble 1.

Required: Students must provide their own guitar and music stand for home practice (wire music stands can be purchased for under $15). Music stands will be available for use during class.
 

This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for 3 years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and must bring a valid State I.D. Card or Drivers License to the class. There is an open book test at the end of class in which you must have a passing score of 80% in order to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• Class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. We do not offer recert only classes at this time, unless you request a Customized Training for a full class of Recertifications. Contact 360-417-5683 for more info.
• Students receive Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook (yours to keep and reference on the job).
• Students take an open book test at the end of the class.
• Successful completers receive a Flagger Certification Card.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.

If you have zero sewing experience, I’ll teach you how to sew a straight line, and you’ll be on your way to making a quilt!

If you’re an experienced quilter and want to learn new techniques and/or enhance your skills, this is the class for you!

Quilting class is hands-on, and students will learn by doing. The class is designed to support beginners through advanced quilters.

The instructor has received several boxes of quilting fabric from very generous members of our community and ALL students will be given the opportunity to select FREE FABRIC to use in the quilt they make in class.

Click here for more information

Students will also learn how to safely and correctly measure and cut fabric using a cutting mat, flat rulers, and a rotary cutter. Each student will be supported in their level of learning. The instructor will provide hands-on demonstrations sewing, piecing, pressing, assembling, basting, quilting, binding, and labeling quilts. Beginning students may start with the patterns Disappearing 9-Patch or Half-Square Triangles. Intermediate/Advanced students may start with the patterns Storm at Sea or New York Beauty. Students are responsible for purchasing and bringing their own supplies. Click here for Supply List.

Upon completion of the class, students will have learned:

1. The basics of quilting language
2. Enhanced their understanding of color theory
3. How to safely and accurately measure and sew a quilt, a unique functional art project, that may be used for years to come
4. Increased confidence in talking about quilts
5. How to provide supportive feedback to other quilters.

We're excited to bring you this six-week Stained Glass series!

Experience a world full of color and sparkle with stained glass! In this workshop, you'll master the timeless craft of stained glass, transforming raw materials into stunning works of art. Guided by an expert instructor, you'll journey through each step of the process, honing your skills and igniting your creativity. All materials are included - just bring your passion for art and get ready to create dazzling masterpieces that will leave everyone in awe!

Develop your leadership, communication, motivation, and problem-solving skills with the Supervision Certificate. Through a series of six courses, you will acquire the interpersonal skills needed to interact successfully in a supervisory role. Topics include turning negative situations into positive outcomes; identifying your leadership traits through personal assessment; leading effective meetings; providing feedback; establishing priorities; problem-solving techniques, and more! This class is offered in partnership with Green River College. 

See overview to learn more about this Certificate. Earn the certificate by taking the courses individually or register for the series and save.
 

Continue learning the third most commonly used language in the United States, American Sign Language! Build on the basics in this continuation class. This is a great class if you've taken ASL for Beginners 1 with us, or if you have some foundational knowledge of ASL including the alphabet, numbers and greetings. Open to students 16 years of age and up. An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will assist the class on the first day with class expectations and questions. 

Please see Student Learning Outcomes and CEU Process. 

Feel like something is missing in your photography? Explore photography by learning to visualize a photograph and then create it through lighting, composition, and exposure. This class focuses on discovering new ways of seeing and an artistic approach to composition. Discover the steps beyond basic composition and exposure to create artistic photographs. There will be lectures, examples, and weekly assignments. The instructor will critique assignments and help students grow their photography knowledge. We will cover night photography, winter light exposure changes, and black & white. This class is offered in partnership with Edmonds Community College.
 

Create a gallery of artwork! In each lesson, students will paint a different fall-themed art piece with step-by-step instruction using acrylic paints. Students will learn techniques and best practices to nurture the artists in all of them, learn interesting facts about the weekly painting subjects, and gain confidence to explore painting and artistic freedom further. This course is geared toward beginner students, and no experience is necessary! Please see SUPPLY LIST.

This class is offered in partnership with Edmonds Community College.

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As an HR Generalist you are expected to be an expert in every human resource function including hiring, compensation, payroll, performance management, employment laws (FMLA, ADA, COBRA, etc.) and much more. Through lecture, discussion and activities, this program will help prepare you to effectively serve in an HR Generalist role. Additionally, you will be equipped with tools to assist you as you encounter situations in today's workplace. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

See course requirements and outline.

Contemporary Cherokee Artist Karen Sixkiller offers beading workshops in collaboration with ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse. 

Create personalized Beaded Heart Valentine Earrings while learning the flat brick stitch! This beginner-friendly class includes all materials for a pair of custom earrings and teaches a versatile beading technique for future projects. Open to students 12+ with a parent/guardian also enrolled.

Give your organization a competitive advantage with Artificial Intelligence (AI). And position yourself in an emerging knowledge specialty and growth area.

Explore what AI can do to reduce costs, gather more and better business data, automate time-consuming tasks, improve efficiency, lower human error, reallocate staff time for higher priority functions, and more.

Then master the concepts and fundamental techniques of implementing AI. Finally, develop an AI plan and strategy to deliver results for your workplace.

Walk away with the knowledge and confidence to help lead your organization into this exciting new area of business expertise.
 

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career.

First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.Then find out what you need to know about cash. Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success.

Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence.

Save time, track money, and get important insights with Quickbooks Online. Quickbooks Online is the leading online accounting platform. It is the preferred choice for small business managers, owners, bookkeepers and accounting professionals. There area patches and regular automatic upgrades to the software.

Get a comprehensive understanding of QuickBooks Online. Then learn how to work with more advanced Quickbooks Online topics.

A free trial version of the software is provided to use during the class.
 

Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. As a result, coding has become a core skill that bolsters one¿s chances of becoming a higher value to organizations. The highest demand is for programming languages with broad applicability. Begin by getting introduced to the basics of computer programming and various programming languages. Then go to the next level and acquire all the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn the relationship between these two industry-standard web page coding languages and the step by step process of hand coding and building web pages. Finally, discover the advanced features of CSS and learn how to use this very powerful language.
 

Gain insights into your data using business intelligence software - Power Business Intelligence. Power BI is a widely used business analytics service offered by Microsoft. Power BI Desktop is a complete data analysis and report creation tool that you install for free.

Discover the process of creating interactive reports. Integrate financial, marketing, or any other source data in your accounting system, Excel, or on the Web. Streamline the data to what is needed using Power Query. Create charts, maps, and other visuals to see your data in real time.

Delve further into Power Query to ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) your data. Build the Data Model using relationships and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions). Utilize Time Intelligence functions to view YoY or YTD reports. Add user friendly features to enhance your reports and analyze your results.

This certificate will enhance your skills in data analysis, giving you greater insight into your organization's performance and allowing you to make more informed decisions.

Six Sigma professionals are in strong demand by organizations around the world. On the front-lines of Six Sigma efforts are Green Belts. LERN's Green Belt training teaches participants problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) model. After completing this challenging course, Six Sigma Green Belts serve their organizations as a trained specialist able to work on Six Sigma projects that benefit the organization. Although not required, participants are strongly encouraged to have a project during the course. The instructors and mentors work closely with the class to not only teach the material, but to guide candidates as they work projects.

Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes, this Spanish class - designed specifically for healthcare professionals - will help you bridge that gap. You will practice the basic, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and their families. You will learn the basics of the language, gain an understanding of the culture, and know how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare.

Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients.

NOTE: Students will also need to order an eBook for under $15, or the paperback book version: McGraw-Hill Education Complete Medical Spanish, 3rd Edition: ISBN-13: 978-0071841887. The eBook version is available at Barnesandnoble.com. You can also purchase the paperback book version if you wish, available from numerous sources including Amazon.
 

"Structured Query Language (SQL) is the industry standard database programming language. It is one of the most in demand skills in occupations that require interaction with data and analyzing data. Through your knowledge of Structured Query Language, you will become more marketable in computer related career fields that pertain to database administration. Learning SQL can also lead to a job that is specific to analyzing data such as a data analyst, a quality assurance analyst, or a business analyst. You¿ll first learn about relational database structures, the history and uses of Structured Query Language, and how to use Structured Query Language to create a database, add records to database tables, and how to use SQL queries to extract meaningful data from database tables. You will quickly progress from creating simple SQL queries that query a single table to querying multiple tables simultaneously. You¿ll also learn how to alter data in a database and how to gather significant statistics from data stored in a database. Finally, you'll learn techniques that will enable you to write powerful queries that perform complicated searches and sorts on your data. This certificate will enhance your competitiveness in the field of database administration and data analyst jobs. Requirements: - Windows 10 or later. Macs are not compatible. - Necessary rights (local administrative rights) to install programs on the computer.

Many companies use a combination of both traditional and Agile PM methods to implement requirements.  Additionally, Agile is a focus area on the PMP® Certification exam.  Developed specifically for the local job market, this course features Agile methodology, highlighting Scrum and Kanban; both used widely by Technical Project Managers.  

Learn the Agile process, explore roles and responsibilities of the Product Owner, ScrumMaster and team.  You will develop User Stories, Product and Sprint Backlogs, and build “fun” products using the methodology. Our goal is to prepare you to enter an Agile environment and succeed. 

This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

What is Agile Project Management?

It is a philosophy and method of project management. Agile is frequently used in software development but has been readily adopted by other industries. Agile promotes a collaborative working environment where customer satisfaction is the key driver.  

Agile involves a continuous cycle of steps that break projects into smaller pieces that are prioritized by the team. Instead of taking aim at a large target, you take aim and tackle a series of smaller targets—eventually achieving your total project goals.  

Who Should Take This Course?

• All project managers, leaders and contributors who manage projects.

• Project Managers desiring certifications and taking their career to the next level.

• Professionals building skills to increase knowledge and earning potential.  

• Individuals who want to demonstrate their value by increased education.  

Course Objectives:

• Describe Agile Project Management with a focus on Scrum.

• Identify key roles and responsibilities within an Agile framework.

• Define the end-to-end Agile framework.

• Describe the Kanban as a method to achieve project goals.

• Summarize challenges in an Agile environment.

 

TEXTBOOKS (available through Amazon)

Required

• The PMBOK® Guide - 7th Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2021, ISBN-13: 978-1628256642

Recommended

• Project Management Made Simple and Effective, Yeomans, 2016, ISBN-13: 978-1457549816

This is the second required course in the Project Management Certificate Part B (4 Class Series) and the fifth required course in the Project Management Certificate.

For complete details about our Project Management Certificate Program, visit our Project Management Certificate overview.

PMBOK® is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Learn how to capitalize on your personal leadership style to achieve workplace goals. In this course, you will identify your leadership through personal assessment; learn the difference between leadership and management; recognize the "being" and "doing" of leadership; and develop the innate motivating techniques that transform employee attitudes and enhance cooperation and teamwork. Other topics include understanding the leadership management balance and SMART goal development. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

For more information, please refer to our course outline.

This is the second course in the Supervision Certificate (6 Class Series).

Do you want to learn how to knit, but don't know where to start? Join certified knitting instructor, Karen Anderson, to take a deep dive into this wooly world and embark upon your knitting journey. This course will feature presentations and demonstrations of the concepts of knitting. Presentations will include samples of knitting tools, supplies and finished projects to illustrate the concepts discussed in class. There will be in-class practice that will result in a finished project by the end of the six-week course. All materials provided and students will leave the class with a knitting kit to continue their knitting journey!

By the end of class students will be able to cast on, knit the basic stitches, increase and decrease, read a knitting pattern, knit in the round, cast off, knit a gauge swatch and measure gauge, and block and finish a project. 

This 10-hour course will familiarize participants with the craft of beekeeping and includes how to plan for, obtain, and install your bees, what equipment and tools you will need, techniques to safely perform ongoing inspections and maintenance, and how to harvest various hive products. The course aims to develop insights into a range of fascinating keystone behaviors that will enhance your beekeeping success. If you have been thinking about becoming a beekeeper, or maybe have some experience and would like to advance your skills, or you are simply interested in indulging your interests, please join us.

Legal compliance is a critical task for Human Resources. Learn the basics of the federal and state employment laws that HR Generalists most often deal with, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA and more. You will also identify the steps HR Generalists can take to keep themselves and their organizations out of trouble. Other topics include identifying and preventing sexual harassment and the difference between compliance and risk management approaches to employment laws. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

This course is part of the HR Generalist Certificate Program (8 Class Series).

Join us on the Forks Campus for this Self-Defense series. Build confidence, fitness and reflexes over five weekly classes. The class will consist of kicking, punching, ground survival, escape from chokes, escape from grabs, and conversations about preparation.

Focus mitts are provided. Students can bring their own striking/grappling gloves to cover their knuckles.

As the weather turns colder, it's the perfect time to cozy up indoors and reignite your passion for watercolor painting. Whether you're curled up by a fire or, in this case, in a welcoming classroom, you'll emerge from the season with a new artistic skill.

In this class, you'll explore the fundamentals of watercolor using a warm palette of red, yellow, and winter blues. Draw inspiration from your surroundings and discover the joy of painting as we capture the beauty of the season.

Appropriate for adults and youth 12+ with a parent/guardian also enrolled in the class. All materials provided. View Course Outline and Learning Outcomes.

In this course, we will explore the fraught intersections of feminism, spirituality, religious power and artistic expression. Through the lens of Catholic hagiography, we will take a particular interest in stories of female saints such as St. Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Maria Goretti and St. Gertrude of Neville as well as Virgin Martyrs such as St. Agatha of Sicily and St. Philomena. This will be a class where we will learn in different styles and registers through narrative and hands-on art making. This course is offered in partnership with Edmonds Community College.

Students are expected to complete a personal icon as a part of this class. See Supply List.

This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for 3 years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and must bring a valid State I.D. Card or Drivers License to the class. There is an open book test at the end of class in which you must have a passing score of 80% in order to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• Class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. We do not offer recert only classes at this time, unless you request a Customized Training for a full class of Recertifications. Contact 360-417-5683 for more info.
• Students receive Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook (yours to keep and reference on the job).
• Students take an open book test at the end of the class.
• Successful completers receive a Flagger Certification Card.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.

Introduction to Microscopy offers an immersive experience with professional-grade microscopes, perfect for curious novices and seasoned scientists alike. Led by Dr. Armitage, Review Editor for Microscopy Today, this 3-hour hands-on seminar explores hundreds of fascinating applications of microscopy across fields like archaeology, medicine, technology, and even beauty products. Discover how microscopes have shaped human knowledge as you explore the micro-world around us!

Course highlights include:

• Microscope Basics: Safety essentials, experience with dissecting and compound microscopes, lighting techniques, and introductory photomicrography.
• Hands-On Specimen Exploration: Examine an array of object - everything from earwax slides and tongue cells to diatoms, textiles, semiconductors, and fossils, including real dinosaur bones!

This 3-hour workshop will introduce you to the most influential scientific instrument in history, providing a hands-on glimpse into the micro-world that surrounds us.

Open to students ages 12 and up with an adult guardian also enrolled in class. 

Explore the principles of permaculture and discover how to apply sustainable, regenerative design to a garden or other outdoor space. In this two-hour introductory class, participants will learn how to facilitate healthy low-maintenance ecosystems that work in harmony with nature. Whether you have a small garden, a large yard, or a community space, this class will provide you with a solid starting point for making any green space more productive, resilient, and environmentally friendly. No prior experience is required - anyone with an interest in gardening is welcome.
This class is offered in partnership with Edmonds Community College.
 

Discover why some meetings fail and learn proven techniques for making meetings more productive. Gain tips related to the four essentials of productive meetings: planning, participating, presenting and producing. Other topics include meeting formats and when to vary them, responding to conflict in a meeting and meeting follow-through. A key component of this course is utilizing effective communication strategies before, during and after your meetings.

For more information, please refer to our course outline.

This is the third course in the Supervision Certificate (6 Class Series).

Learn how to use PivotTables to summarize, group, chart and analyze data effectively in Microsoft Excel.

Advances in technology have made it possible to store ever increasing amounts of data. Along with this, the need to analyze that data and gain actionable insight is greater than ever. You already have experience working with Excel and creating basic PivotTables to summarize data. But, Excel can do much more. Being able to harness the power of advanced PivotTable features and create Pivot Charts will help you to gain a competitive edge. You will not only be able to summarize data for you to analyze, but also organize the data in a way that can be meaningfully presented to others. This leads to data-driven business decisions that have a better chance for success for everyone involved. During this class, the instructor demonstrates the concepts while you perform the tasks at the same time.

Required: 

• Microsoft Excel for Office 365/2021: Data Analysis with PivotTables ($15.22)
• Access to Microsoft Excel

 

Pre-Requisites: Basic experience with Microsoft Excel.

Please see CEU procedure and Student Learning Outcomes.

Employee and labor relations is a broad topic that includes performance management, disciplinary action, employee rights and dealing with various employee issues and complaints. If an organization is unionized, it also includes labor contract negotiation and administration and resolving grievances. In this course, discover strategies for driving high performance while maintaining a respectful working environment. You will also learn how to manage the termination process to reduce the likelihood of a legal claim. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

This is the third course in the HR Generalist Certificate Program (8 Class Series).

Compensation and benefit programs are key factors in attracting and retaining the right talent for your organization. They are also one of the highest costs of doing business and offer an opportunity for HR to make a valuable contribution to the organization¿s bottom line. Learn about the different types of compensation systems, compliance with the FLSA and other employment laws, how to determine exempt verses non-exempt status and various benefits as part of a total compensation package. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

This is the fourth course in the HR Generalist Certificate Program (8 Class Series).

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is a great option for those seeking a short, but thorough introduction to recognizing emergencies and practicing lifesaving skills for someone sick or injured, and who tend to have short visits to resource-limited environments where definitive care (i.e., an ambulance, clinic or hospital) is less than a day away.

Specific topics include:

• Critical body systems
• System for assessing a patient
• Recognizing emergencies and calling for help
• Stopping a bleed, CPR
• Moving a patient
• Musculoskeletal and spine injuries and splinting
• Wound management
• Recognizing and treating anaphylaxis
• Environmental topics such as lightening, cold and heat-related injuries, water immersion and toxins

Certification is through Wilderness Medical Associates Internation. Certification is valid for 3 years and includes Adult CPR following AHA/ILCOR standards. To re-certify consider upgrading to a Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR), or take another WFA course before your cert expires.

Would you like to fall in love again with life, the world, and everything? Rumi's mystical poetry will set your heart and soul on fire.

Explore the life and poetry of the great Sufi mystic and poet Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Rumi. The course will explore the themes, subject matter, and symbolism of Rumi’s poetry and make comparisons with similar poetic expressions in Zen Buddhism and Daoism.

Microsoft Project should be one of the most frequently used tools in your project management toolbox. Learn the basics of Project; create a project from scratch; work with task types, scheduling options and constraints; set-up resources, resolve conflicts and pool them for sharing; manage the schedule consistent with the critical path and project baseline; consolidate projects; print project dashboards, views and reports and much more. Prerequisite: good working knowledge of Windows, Word and Excel. Level 1 and Level 2 textbooks included. Attendance of the first session is mandatory. 
This class is offered in partnership with Green River College. 

Recommended Textbook (available through Amazon)

• The PMBOK® Guide - 7th Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2021, ISBN-13: 978-1628256642

This is the third required course in the Project Management Certificate Part B (4 Class Series) and the sixth required course in the Project Management Certificate.

For complete details about our Project Management Certificate Program, visit our Project Management Certificate overview.

PMBOK® is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Want more creative, motivated employees who are eager to work hard and satisfy both internal and external customers? Good leaders empower their employees to feel confident, valued and motivated. In this course discover what motivates people, how to resuscitate motivation and how personality affects motivation. You will also learn how to give clear and motivating directions, set realistic and achievable standards and provide effective feedback, praising good results and correcting unsatisfactory performance. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

For more information, please refer to our course outline.

This is the fourth course in the Supervision Certificate (6 Class Series).

In Gel Printing Menagerie, discover the vibrant world of gel plate printing! We'll dive into the basics, using found objects, stencils, masks, and more to create unique, one-of-a-kind gel printed papers. Explore techniques like layering paint to achieve dynamic textures and multi-dimensional images.

Throughout the course, you'll craft a woven paper piece, design eye-catching collages, and create a folded pocket book—perfect for storing and showcasing your gel-printed creations. By the end, you'll have a diverse collection of printed papers ready for future projects like card-making, wrapping paper, collage, bookmaking, and beyond.

Recruiting and selecting the best employees for your organization is one of the most important things you will do as an HR Generalist. Topics for this course include creating a job description, strategies for finding candidates, interviewing and selection techniques for determining the best candidate for the job, and keeping the hiring process fair and legal. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

This is the second course in the HR Generalist Certificate Program (8 Class Series).

Each of us need to understand the basics of money, taxes, probate, insurance, and health care. Gain an introduction to these topics and start your personal finance journey in this seminar. This is a great opportunity to start building your long-term financial strategy with guidance from a professional, without any sales pitches.

This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for 3 years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and must bring a valid State I.D. Card or Drivers License to the class. There is an open book test at the end of class in which you must have a passing score of 80% in order to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• Class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. We do not offer recert only classes at this time, unless you request a Customized Training for a full class of Recertifications. Contact 360-417-5683 for more info.
• Students receive Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook (yours to keep and reference on the job).
• Students take an open book test at the end of the class.
• Successful completers receive a Flagger Certification Card.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.

How do you keep track of the day-to-day financial transactions of a business? Whether you are looking to advance in your career, or you're an entrepreneur, (or maybe you are a part of a family business), this course will help you if you are looking to understand the numbers.

The Basics of Bookkeeping course will help you understand, and know how to record, every penny that comes into your business and every penny that goes out of your business. This course shows you how to create a chart of accounts that meet your needs. All of the money you spend, and all of the money you earn, have a place to go. How do your record them? What are debits and credits? What do the numbers mean? How do I label accounts? Even if you outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still have a basic understand of what happens with the money earned and the money spent. No one should be blind to his or her finances!

In this course you will learn where the numbers go, and why! You will learn the bookkeeping terminology as well as what it means to keep track of the numbers. At the end of the cycle, what do the numbers mean? The Basics of Bookkeeping will show you how to keep track of the numbers and why!
 

Time is a valuable resource that can be costly to a company when wasted. In this course you will develop communication strategies to minimize time loss, evaluate personal and organizational time-wasters, learn to establish meaningful priorities and determine ways to deal with disruptions and unanticipated drains on time. Additional topics include schedule planning, prioritizing, delegation and large project completion. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

For more information, please refer to our course outline. 

This is the fifth course in the Supervision Certificate (6 Class Series).

Training and developing staff is an important function in the HR Generalist's role. In this course you will identify how and why adults learn and discover tips for keeping employees engaged and interested in the learning process. Other topics include performing a needs assessment, selecting the appropriate intervention to meet the identified need and talent development strategies including succession planning. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

This class is part of the HR Generalist Certificate Program (8 Class Series).

Learn the basics of at-home mushroom cultivation from basic lab work techniques to fruiting conditions and harvesting. Course will include a combination of demonstrations, lecture and workshops for hands-on experience. Over three weeks, learn lab work and sterilization techniques, pasteurization methods and substrate making, and fruiting conditions including best practices for harvesting your mushrooms.

Part 1: Sterilization: Set up a sterile environment for collecting spores and put them in a growing medium. Learn to sterilize grain for inoculation.

Part 2: Pasteurization: Using sawdust or straw, learn hot water pasteurization techniques to build your grow kit.

Part 3: Fruiting and Harvesting: How to care for your grow kit to maximize harvest and best techniques for harvesting your mushrooms!

By the end of this course, students should have a basic understanding of mushroom cultivation and how to successfully grow mushrooms on their own at home.

OSHA and other laws require an employer to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees. In this course you will review both general and specific requirements and best practices for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. You will also learn about the roles of OSHA and WISHA, how to manage L&I claims and gain tips on preparing for and dealing with violence in the workplace. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

This class is part of the HR Generalist Certificate Program (8 Class Series).

Dive into the fascinating world of seismology and explore how earthquakes, faults, and plate tectonics shape our planet. This course covers the different types of earthquakes, their causes, and their destructive power, while highlighting the distribution of these natural events. We'll also examine the origins of tsunamis, including evidence of past events that have impacted the Pacific Northwest.

A key focus will be the Cascadia Subduction Zone and its potential to trigger megathrust earthquakes, which could have significant effects on our region. The course will wrap up with a thorough look at earthquake hazards specific to the Olympic Peninsula, the potential damage, and most importantly, how to prepare for the next major earthquake.

See Student Learning Outcomes and CEU process. 

Step into the world of belly dance with this fun and energetic two-day workshop! Perfect for beginners, this course offers an introduction to the art of belly dance, focusing on basic movements and isolations. You'll explore the history and cultural roots of this captivating dance form while learning key techniques to help you move with confidence. With upbeat music and a positive atmosphere, you'll leave with a foundational understanding of belly dance.

Creative problem-solving and effective decision-making skills are essential in today's workplace. Through the use of real-life case studies, discover four primary problem-solving tools, learn a format for group problem-solving, methods for effective decision-making and techniques to minimize conflict and dissension. This course concludes with an interactive problem-solving group exercise. Concepts taught in this course can be applied to all facets of life. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

For more information, please refer to our course outline. 

This is the sixth and final course in the Supervision Certificate (6 Class Series).

We are now living in the age of big data. Data is being collected all the time and for increasingly detailed transactions. This can lead to an overwhelming amount of data, which brings about a need for people who can analyze large amounts of data quickly. Fortunately, Excel provides Power Pivot to help you organize, manipulate, and report on your data in the best way possible. Since a tool is only as good as the person using it, it is important to gain a solid understanding of Power Pivot to maximize your effectiveness when analyzing data.

Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience

Required: 

• Access to Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Excel for Office 365/2021: Data Analysis with Power Pivot $15.22

Please see CEU procedure and Student Learning Outcomes.

The evolution of technology has changed the way that HR manages many of its functions, including payroll. In this course you will learn the basics of the payroll process, how using HR technology can save time and money for your organization and the growing demand and importance of HR metrics. You will also discover state and federal recordkeeping requirements, what to keep in a personnel file and important HR technology terminology. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

This course is part of the HR Generalist Certificate Program (8 Class Series).

Apply the knowledge acquired from previous courses as you manage an end-to-end simulated project. You will gain an understanding of the key tools and techniques used in all phases of the project, and you will be challenged to think stragically as various scenarios threaten to throw your project off-track. In the end, you and your team will develop a comprehensive project plan that you can utilize in your real-world environment. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

Prerequisite: Completion of all Project Management Certificate program required courses.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (available through Amazon)

• The PMBOK® Guide - 7th Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2021, ISBN-13: 978-1628256642

This is the fourth required course in the Project Management Certificate Part B (4 Class Series) and the seventh and final required course in the Project Management Certificate.

For complete details about our Project Management Certificate Program, visit our Project Management Certificate overview.

PMBOK® is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for 3 years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and must bring a valid State I.D. Card or Drivers License to the class. There is an open book test at the end of class in which you must have a passing score of 80% in order to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• Class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. We do not offer recert only classes at this time, unless you request a Customized Training for a full class of Recertifications. Contact 360-417-5683 for more info.
• Students receive Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook (yours to keep and reference on the job).
• Students take an open book test at the end of the class.
• Successful completers receive a Flagger Certification Card.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.

How do you grab and maintain an audience's focus when you're asked to present important information? By being clear, organized, and engaging. Today's audiences are tech savvy, accustomed to high-impact multimedia content, and stretched for time. By learning how to use the vast array of features and functionality contained within PowerPoint 365, you will gain the ability to organize your content, enhance it with high-impact visuals, and deliver it with a punch. In this course, you will use PowerPoint 365 to begin creating engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations.

Required: 

• Access to Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft PowerPoint for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1 ($21.73)

Please see CEU procedure and Student Learning Outcomes.

Calling all bird enthusiasts! Did you know that windows in the U.S. cause over a billion bird fatalities each year? Join us to help make a difference! In this interactive, one-evening workshop, you'll learn practical steps to make your home a safe haven for migrating birds just in time for spring migration. All materials included.

We'll kick off with a short presentation on the importance of bird-safe spaces, followed by a hands-on demonstration of effective solutions. Then, roll up your sleeves as we work together to create Acopian bird savers - simple, effective tools you can install at home.

This workshop is less than two hours but will have a lasting impact on the birds visiting your yard. Let's come together to protect our feathered friends and make a safer world, one window at a time! 

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will learn background information on the problem of bird strikes and be informed on how to make their homes safer for birds.
• Participants will learn how to make bird saving devices which can be installed on their windows at home.

Contemporary Cherokee Artist Karen Sixkiller offers beading workshops in collaboration with ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse. 

Craft a stunning bracelet with large beads and leather cord in this beginner-friendly workshop! Materials are included to create 1-2 bracelets, with the option to personalize using your own beads, from vibrant glass to elegant stones. Explore endless design possibilities with this flexible pattern for future pieces! 

Our ceramics courses are designed for students from all levels- from the absolute beginner to experienced potters and sculptors. Classes are held in our beautiful, fully equipped studio. Eighteen potter's wheels, a slab roller, canvas covered work tables, ample storage space and the use of studio tools as well as clay, glaze, and firings are all included in the course fee. All that is missing is you!

Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with our ceramic studio materials. Classes may include students from multiple sessions.

Contemporary Cherokee Artist Karen Sixkiller offers beading workshops in collaboration with ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse. 

Craft a stunning bracelet with large beads and leather cord in this beginner-friendly workshop! Use provided materials or personalize with your choice of beads, from vibrant glass to elegant stones. Learn the method and apply the flexible pattern to explore endless design possibilities! 

This class is an introduction to Japanese language and culture designed for students with little to no experience. We will focus on conversational skills, pronunciation, everyday expressions, basic vocabulary, simple sentence structure, and basic grammar. Reading and writing are not covered. 
This class is offered in partnership with Edmonds Community College.
 

Join the new Peninsula College Concert Band!

Concert Band provides large ensemble experience for instrumentalists and gives Port Angeles a local concert band.
Perform the finest wind band literature, both contemporary and traditional. Focus on musicianship, winds and percussion techniques, and performance skills through study of literature from all stylistic periods in various musical styles and cultures. Join weekly rehearsals and the winter concert on Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 pm.

Concert Band is open to all student and community musicians with experience reading and performing instrumental band literature. Must play a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument at the high school level or better. While the ensemble is open to all student and community musicians who are interested, a short audition may be required at the beginning of each quarter to demonstrate ability based on ensemble capacity limits. Contact MRosen@pencol.edu with questions on requirements.

Prerequisite: Must play a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument at the high school level or better.

Required: Participation in winter concert Tuesday March 11.

Join this fun, no-experience-required introduction to improv workshop, where you'll explore acting and singing through fundamental improv techniques like 'Yes, and,' listening skills, and embracing mistakes. You'll practice in a supportive environment and culminate in a live performance: THE 100% TOTALLY IMPROVISED MUSICAL! – an entirely improvised musical created with input from the audience. Open to ages 16+ due to some mature content. No experience necessary. Performances are March 13 - 15.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Learn acting terminology and techniques for the stage.
• Perform in front of a live audience.
• Practice relaxation, breathing, scene analysis, objectives, and improvisation.
• Integrate creativity and critical reflection in acting.
   

Japanese: Beginning Reading & Writing Learn how to read and write Japanese!
A beginning course dedicated to learning two essential types of Japanese writing systems - Hiragana and Katakana. This class is offered in partnership with Edmonds Community College.

Required: Completion of Japanese: Beginning Conversational or familiarity with Japanese sounds is required. Students are expected to practice on their own through repetition and memorization. This course will complement the spoken language and lay the foundation for learning Kanji (Chinese characters). The instructor recommends that students purchase a Japanese Stationary Genkouyoushi Writing Notebook (available on Amazon for $9.98) or similar notebook (not required).

Expand your ceramics skills in our Ceramics Level II class, perfect for those ready to build on foundational techniques. This course is ideal for students who have completed at least two introductory ceramics classes (at Peninsula College or another location) and are eager to explore more advanced methods. Participants will delve into the art of wheel-thrown pottery and/or engage in sophisticated hand-building sculpture techniques.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Refine your skills to create more intricate, complex forms, enhancing both technique and creative expression.
• Discover new avenues in ceramics, allowing your unique artistic vision to shine.

Join us for a rewarding journey that deepens your skills and fuels your creativity in the world of ceramics!

This course is designed for the artist and/or hobbyist and will cover welding safety, MIG welding process, plasma cutting, and mechanical cutting. Various techniques of metal forming and design will be covered. Methods of instruction will include lectures on principles of safety practices, welding and cutting processes, shielding gasses, and filler metals. Open to students 16 years of age and older.

Please see material list for class by clicking here. Estimated supply cost is $100 - $150. 

Continue developing your project management skills. In Part B, you will learn how to achieve high project team performance, learn the Agile process, utilize Microsoft Project as a tool to manage your projects and reinforce everything you've learned through a real-world project management simulation. Price includes an I Speak questionnaire and manual as well as Microsoft Project 2019 Level 1 and Level 2 textbooks. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College

Prerequisite: Project Management Certificate Part A and good working knowledge of Windows, Word and Excel.

View program requirements prior to registering.

Effective communication is the glue that holds the project together, and managing stakeholders is arguably the greatest challenge a project manager faces. Learn your individual communication style and how it compares to others. Explore your own Emotional Intelligence. Discover how to effectively build, develop, and manage a team. You'll also learn to "manage up" and successfully influence difficult stakeholders. The price includes an I Speak questionnaire and manual.

Prerequisite: 

• Project Management Certificate Part A and good working knowledge of Windows, Word and Excel.

Required:

• The PMBOK® Guide - 7th Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2021, ISBN-13: 978-162825664

Recommended:

• Project Management Made Simple and Effective, Yeomans, 2016, ISBN-13: 978-1457549816

This is the first required course in the Project Management Certificate Part B (4 Class Series) and the fourth required course in the Project Management Certificate. For complete details about our Project Management Certificate Program, visit our Project Management Certificate overview. PMBOK® is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Our ceramics courses are designed for students from all levels- from the absolute beginner to experienced potters and sculptors. Classes are held in our beautiful, fully equipped studio. Eighteen potter's wheels, a slab roller, canvas covered work tables, ample storage space and the use of studio tools as well as clay, glaze, and firings are all included in the course fee. All that is missing is you!

Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with our ceramic studio materials. Classes may include students from multiple sessions.

This all-levels class combines yoga postures, breathing exercise, meditation, and relaxation to help improve strength, flexibility, balance, concentration, and stress management. Classes will focus on building a strong foundation based on the principles of alignment, so expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement. This experience is suitable for those new to yoga as well as seasoned practitioners seeking a continued understanding of basic yoga poses. Participants should dress in comfortable layered clothing they can move freely in. A limited number of yoga mats and props are available to borrow, so you're encouraged to bring your own if you have them.

Discover the true function of your core beyond fitness. Discover how your functional, reflexive core is far more than a six pack. This course blends lecture and movement to explore which muscles make up your core, why alignment and spinal health are crucial, and how proper breathing mechanics contribute to long-term well-being. With hands-on practice and expert guidance, you'll learn how to effectively engage your core, improve your posture, and make choices that support lifelong core health.

Ideal for those looking to understand body mechanics, this class reveals how improved core function can alleviate back pain, pelvic floor issues, hernias, and other musculoskeletal aches. It also shows how breathing and alignment can enhance quality of life.

By the end of this course, participants should be able to tell when they are engaging their core successfully, improve breathing mechanics, and understand how daily choices impact long term core health. Participants will leave this course with a selection of exercises and lifestyle hacks that can contribute to better function and higher quality movement.

We all encounter difficult people. Whether you are a supervisor, a customer service professional, or you have a challenging coworker, it's important to know how to rise above your initial emotional reaction and turn negative situations into positive outcomes. Topics include understanding why we label people as difficult; types of difficult people; tools and techniques for resolving issues; coping strategies for the effects of difficult people; conflict management strategies; and practical application. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

For more information, please refer to our course outline.

This is the first course in the Supervision Certificate (6 Class Series).

In this introductory course discover how HR functions within an organization, and learn about the specific role of the HR Generalist. Identify the typical duties HR Generalists are responsible for and how they can have a positive influence on an organization. You will also evaluate common scenarios HR professionals deal with and define the characteristics of successful HR Generalists. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

This is the first course in the HR Generalist Certificate Program (8 Class Series).