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This popular online digital camera course is full of great demonstrations and examples which will be presented remotely. Fun learning assignments will be offered as well. Perfect for any experience level. Point-and-shoot as well as DSLR cameras welcome. Please note that this quarter, the course will be offered online only. After registering, contact ce-questions@pierce.ctc.edu to receive more information and to provide your email address.

This is an ONLINE course.

Gain confidence in your ability to sign with the Deaf community. This online course immerses you in silence to help you gain an understanding of the perspective of the hearing impaired and uses videos to demonstrate not only how to make signs, but how to communicate with facial expression.

Discover Sign Language will teach you how to sign basic phrases and complete sentences and how to put it all together, allowing you to introduce yourself and start a conversation. Along the way, you will learn signs for colors, numbers, locations, family, and the activities you like to do.

You will also gain an introduction to the world of the Deaf culture and explore topics such as lip reading, baby signs, and the career of interpreting. By the end of the course, when you meet a Deaf person, you will be ready to sign!

This is an ONLINE course.

If you would like to learn more about how this online class works, please call – 253-840-8451

Online auctions match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item. If you've ever dreamed of working from home or just earning extra income by buying and selling goods online, this course will guide you every step of the way! n this course, you will gain all of the knowledge necessary for success in the online marketplace. You'll learn how to create titles that get noticed, how to craft advertising copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You'll also learn how to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free. If you're a buyer, you'll learn how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price, how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against other bidders. For more details contact CE-Questions@pierce.ctc.edu

This is an ONLINE course.

If you would like to learn more about how this online class works, please call – 253-840-8451

How do you enroll in Medicare? What do Parts A, B, C, and D cover? We will discuss the different parts of Medicare and what they do, explain the differences between Medigap and Medicare Advantage, how to choose a secondary plan that fits your needs, and most importantly how to help counteract the rising cost of prescriptions. Please join us for a no-pressure Q and A session that will simplify your Medicare plan options. Veterans, Medicare and Medicaid recipients, all ages welcome.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Don’t sweat the Big Stuff, join us to learn how to put your Will, final papers, and end-of-life information in order. Topics include important documents to have on file, helpful information for loved ones, and ideas for leaving a lasting memory. A checklist to follow and a resource list will be provided.

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**This class is taught virtually which means the course is conducted via Zoom. It's fun and easy! No account or password required. Just click your assigned link to connect with your instructor and their virtual classroom. Please note that the link will be emailed to you a day or two before the start of your class. Sometimes these emails end up in your SPAM or JUNK MAIL folder so be sure to check those!**

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This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Spring into action and plan for your future. Learn how to put your Will, final papers, and end-of-life information in order.  Topics include important documents to have on file, helpful information for loved ones, and ideas for leaving a lasting memory. A checklist to follow and a resource list will be provided.

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**This class is taught virtually which means the course is conducted via Zoom. It's fun and easy! No account or password required. Just click your assigned link to connect with your instructor and their virtual classroom. Please note that the link will be emailed to you a day or two before the start of your class. Sometimes these emails end up in your SPAM or JUNK MAIL folder so be sure to check those!**

Nearly every story is made up of different types of scenes, each one requiring a different skill set from the author to write effectively. Writers of all genres will benefit from this four-part course designed to teach students the unique benefits and requirements for each type of scene. Subjects covered will include setting and character description, dialogue, internal monologue, and action.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Are you an aspiring novelist or short story author looking for a place to practice your craft and get real feedback on your work? Join award-winning author and writing coach Lindsay Schopfer for this interactive, student-driven course. Participants should come ready to write on their own original stories in class. Each session will include a warm-up, freewriting time, moderated small group sharing, and Q&A with the instructor. It is recommended but not required that students take one of Lindsay’s other writing classes through our program before participating in this course.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.      

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