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Successful people in the workplace utilize financial information to aid in effective decision making. This course explains financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and provides practical techniques that increase your effectiveness and career. 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. 1.6 CEUs.

Successful people in the workplace utilize financial information to aid in effective decision making. This course explains financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and provides practical techniques that increase your effectiveness and career. 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. 1.6 CEUs.

Successful people in the workplace utilize financial information to aid in effective decision making. This course explains financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and provides practical techniques that increase your effectiveness and career. 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. 1.6 CEUs.

This program takes students through the ins and outs of day-to-day office functions as well as the essential knowledge of bookkeeping and overall record keeping relative to successful small business operations. Additionally, this course takes students through all accounting principles and bookkeeping necessities so that they can not only keep accurate books, but understand why and how these records are kept, as well as how these processes and procedures might be improved. A full study of QuickBooks will ensure that students can operate successfully within the most-widely used accounting software application.

 - National Certifications: (not included in the program, you may sit for these exams)
 - National Association of Certified Professional Bookkeepers (NACPB) Bookkeeper Certification Exam
 - National Career Certification Board (NCCB) Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA) Exam
- Intuit QuickBooks Certified User® Exam
 - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam

The Mastercam University Mill Design & Toolpaths course provides training that exceeds the minimum requirements for the first level of Mastercam Certification (Mill-CPgmM) as defined by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. The course outline and competencies were developed by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. This course is the baseline Mastercam training at both major manufacturing companies and colleges throughout the United States.

This course describes Autism and Asperger's Disorder, including characteristics of these disorders, associated learning styles, communication weaknesses, and various intervention strategies. The course helps the learner understand why individuals with Autism spectrum disorders behave the way they do, and what you can do to enhance more appropriate behavior. This course also lists resources for educators, related service personnel, and parents who want more help or information on Autism and Asperger's Disorder. 30 clock hours.

The course is designed for the Survey Technician that does not necessarily need all the functions found within Autodesk Civil 3D. The course is designed to give the Technician a basic understanding of a typical daily workflow. They will learn how to import converted field survey data into Autodesk Civil 3D, create a surface allowing them to review their field work. Other subjects that will be covered will be, styles, drafting techniques, was to increase field efficiency, surfaces, points and using Online maps. Prerequisites Access to a working copy of Autodesk Civil 3D 2020 and a basic understanding of the Surveying Profession is recommended. A free student version of Autodesk Civil 3D can be downloaded from www.autodesk.com/education/home/

This course is designed to give educators a foundational knowledge base for designing and delivering online instruction. Discover best practices for assessing student learning, engaging students in active learning opportunities, developing a learning community, and creating clear and organized course material. 30 clock hours

Information Systems Security Professional training offers a standard competency for entry-level security analyst. An Information Systems Security Professional certification means that an individual possesses the knowledge, skills, and technical aptitude necessary to successfully implement and manage a security program. The CISSP certification is sought by IT professionals with job titles such as security auditor, security systems engineer, security architect and chief information security officer.

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional material introduces participants to all eight domains of advanced security knowledge covered on the CISSP exam. Participants learn how to model threats, assess risks, plan business continuity, protect assets, and engineer strong security into complex systems. Participants also learn how to protect networks, communications, access, and identities; assess and test security, and manage security operations. Once complete, participants will have core skills for designing, implementing, and managing IT security for entire organizations.

• National Certification: (Not included in program)
 - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)2
IMPORTANT: In addition to this training program, earning certification requires the following:
 - 5 years of security work experience: You must be able to show proof of five paid full-time years of work experience in at least two of the eight CISSP CBK (Common Body of Knowledge) domains, which are Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security.
 - Get endorsed to become a CISSP: Once you complete the CISSP exam, you'll have to subscribe to the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics and complete an endorsement form to become a CISSP. The endorsement form must be signed by another (ISC)2 certified professional who verifies your professional work experience. You must submit the completed form within nine months of passing your exam to become fully certified, because passing the exam doesn't automatically grant you certification status.

Note: Students will receive a Certificate of Completion after completing the course.

The Computer Security Technician course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to become an IT security professional. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide information security for infrastructure, applications, and operations while being able to identify risks and understand risk mitigation activities. They will also acquire the knowledge necessary to apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability, and identify appropriate technologies and products. In addition, students learn to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure as well as describe networking technologies, understand basic design principles, adhere to wiring standards, and use testing tools. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+ Certification exams. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion.

This course is designed to give you a new perspective on serving the needs of young children and their families. In this course you will learn what is meant by family-centered services as it applies to diverse systems of care, gain an understanding of family diversity, and explore the major stress factors facing families today. We will discuss the theoretical basis for family-centered services, as well as reflect on current research and best practice. Family-Centered Services will also examine the role of early childhood educators and explore ways to build partnerships with parents and create communities of care: for the benefit of our children, and ultimately society as a whole. 30 clock hours.

This course explores contemporary best practice and perspectives on early childhood development. Content includes patterns and sequences of typical development for children from birth to six years. Emphasis is on individual differences, cultural influences, and the impact of developmental delay and disability during infancy, toddlerhood, and the preschool years. Discussion will also include instructional technology (IT) and assistive technology (AT) applications for this population. 45 clock hours.

The Entrepreneurship Specialist Program pulls together all of the education and skills necessary for success in starting your own business, or cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit necessary to start a new division in your current role. From drafting the initial business plan to financing your vision and managing your staff, the Entrepreneurship Program covers everything successful entrepreneurs require to start, build, and grow their next venture.

The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources is an introductory course offering a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of HR. It gives participants foundational knowledge and an introduction to behavioral competencies that are essential for business success. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the human resources profession, or those who are looking for an effective way to boost their employee management skills.

The Human Resources Professional Program introduces human resources (HR) functions and related elements and activities to students wishing to enter a career in this field or anyone who runs or may start a business of their own. This program will outline for students the roles and responsibilities of members of a typical HR department, educating the staff that make up a particular firm in various corporate policies, rules and/or procedures as well as how their individual role will include HR-related activities, whether officially part of an HR department or not. Students will move through the evolution of HR management through to the modern functions of most HR divisions from the perspective of both management and subordinate employees. Further, students will explore various compensation structures and gain an understanding of the importance of maintaining fair and equitable compensation and benefit programs.

Note: Students will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completion of the course.

This course is designed to help special and general educators gain a better understanding of inclusion, one of the current educational reform movements that advocates educating students with disabilities in the general education classrooms. Upon course completion, the learner will be able to define key concepts and terms, identify and describe federal legislature and court cases, and list and describe the federal definition of students entitled to special services. This course will also discuss the roles and responsibilities of educators in providing special services to students educated in inclusive classrooms. 30 clock hours.

For those students looking toward law school or who are interested in the paralegal profession, this program offers an incredibly useful and realistic look into the actual work that lawyers and legal professionals do every day.  Using a problem-solving approach, students will use the tools and techniques introduced to represent a fictional client and provide the clients with legal advice.  Students will learn essential skills of successful lawyers, including researching legal authorities, applying the law to a client’s situation, and communicating that analysis both in writing and verbally. 

This program is designed to provide students with a solid working knowledge of the tools available in law libraries, including both state and federal primary and secondary materials.  Students will find, analyze, and solve problems in the legal world. In addition, students will adapt the research material into legal memoranda, briefs and other useful work product in a competent and ethical manner.

Take all 5 Mastercam courses for a reduced price!

The Microsoft Office course introduces students to the standard business applications that most professional and academic entities use. Students will master computer basics including Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, data processing, graphics, internet, and email applications. From there, students will also learn how to transfer data from one application to another, what uses this capability has as applied to typical work functions. Having a basic mastery of the entire MS Office suite ensures you know how to navigate through the major programs and also interact between them to increase overall productivity even more.

The Mastercam University Mill Design & Toolpaths course provides training that exceeds the minimum requirements for the first level of Mastercam Certification (Mill-CPgmM) as defined by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. This course is the baseline Mastercam training at both major manufacturing companies and colleges throughout the United States.

The Mastercam University Multiaxis Curve / Drill / Circle Mill course provides students with a strong foundation in 5-axis CNC programming. The class starts out with an extensive overview of axis combinations, rotary points, and zero positions as they relate to Mastercam. It then builds on how to control tool axis vectors using different geometric entities. The examples explain the many ways to control how the tool approaches and machines with a controlled 5-axis toolpath.

If you want to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) content into your training program, Principles for Machining is the answer. This course aligns with the STEM National Standards as they apply to the CAD-CAM-CNC process. Principles for Machining can be used as a standalone pre-Mastercam class.

 

The Public Speaking Expert program helps students to set themselves apart from their peers and colleagues with polished, professional presentation skills that will be tapped by superiors for a variety of presentations, from bringing in prospective clients and ultimately close deals. This valuable program provides students with a basic understanding of public speaking and how to prepare and present a variety of speeches. Good public speaking skills are extremely rare and successful students will absolutely be set apart from their colleagues should they master the sills offered in this program. With particular attention paid to Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, this program will ensure students understand how to enhance a presentation through this medium. Students will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of this program.

 

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) will offer Search Advocate training to organizations who seek to enhance their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in talent acquisition. In this interactive workshop the CCS trainers provide an overview of the forms of bias, their effects on the recruitment process, and strategies to mitigate risk, ensuring a fair and inclusive search. HR practitioners, higher education leaders, staff and faculty interested in evidence-based best practices will come away with applicable tools as search committee members, chairs and consultants.

Building upon participants’ existing knowledge and practice, the Six Sigma Black Belt course will help participants to master advanced statistical analysis tools, identify opportunities with solutions that can be implemented immediately and to deliver measurable results right away in order to increase an organization’s return on investment.  Participants who complete this course will be able to lead Six Sigma projects meant to enhance the capability of both internal and external processes in order to better meet customer expectations. With the comprehensive understanding of process analysis and improvement individuals gain from Six Sigma Black Belt certification, professionals with these skills with makes a significant impact on any organization and be well-positioned for advancement in their chosen fields.

Note: Students will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of this course. Students can choose to sit for the CSSBB National Certification exam but must also meet the following requirements:

Education and National Certifications
• Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
• There are no state approval and/or state requirements associated with this program. 
• National Certification:
 - American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam
 - NOTE: Six Sigma Black Belt requires 2 completed projects with signed affidavits OR 1 completed project with signed affidavit and 3 years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge.
 - Candidates do NOT need to be a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

The Six Sigma Specialist program helps professionals to strengthen organizations by employing the core concepts of Six Sigma geared toward enhanced problem-solving skills with an emphasis on the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) model. The Six Sigma Specialist program presents an overview of the key concepts for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification exam. Students will explore processes and team management, operational metrics, and key tools and techniques to achieve process excellence. This program is designed to prepare students to sit for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification exam offered by the American Association for Quality.

Note: Students will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of this course. Students can choose to sit for the CSSGB National Certification exam but must also meet the following requirements:Education and National Certifications
• Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
• There are no state approval and/or state requirements associated with this program. 
• National Certification:
 - American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam
 - The Six Sigma Green Belt certification requires 3 years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge.
 - Work experience must be in a full time, paid role. Paid intern, co-op or any other course work cannot be applied

This course is designed to explain and connect the major concepts, procedures, and reasoning processes of mathematics. Current standards and practices in math education will be discussed to outline a teaching methodology that is conceptual, contextual, and constructive. Activities are presented to explain underlying concepts, and illustrate constructive teaching. The course has been divided into four chapters covering four math topics, i.e. integers, fractions, factoring, and functions. Emphasis is on exploring how to develop mathematical understanding in learners. 30 clock hours.

A business plan is required to secure capital by most funding sources. It also enables you to evaluate many aspects and potential hurdles of your business. This course teaches basics of the entrepreneurial planning process, culminating in the development of an early-stage business plan. By preparing your business concept, building your plan, and evaluating your business for feasibility, you gain knowledge critical for business start-up and development. 1.6 CEUs

This course, Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards, has been divided into four chapters. The organization of the course covers the rationale for and design of the Common Core State Standards, the "Common Core Mindset" practitioners need for successful implementation, and what specific actions can be taken for deeper implementation across settings. 45 clock hours.

Successful people in the workplace utilize financial information to aid in effective decision making. This course explains financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and provides practical techniques that increase your effectiveness and career. 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. 1.6 CEUs.

This program takes students through the ins and outs of day-to-day office functions as well as the essential knowledge of bookkeeping and overall record keeping relative to successful small business operations. Additionally, this course takes students through all accounting principles and bookkeeping necessities so that they can not only keep accurate books, but understand why and how these records are kept, as well as how these processes and procedures might be improved. A full study of QuickBooks will ensure that students can operate successfully within the most-widely used accounting software application.

 - National Certifications: (not included in the program, you may sit for these exams)
 - National Association of Certified Professional Bookkeepers (NACPB) Bookkeeper Certification Exam
 - National Career Certification Board (NCCB) Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA) Exam
- Intuit QuickBooks Certified User® Exam
 - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam

The Mastercam University Mill Design & Toolpaths course provides training that exceeds the minimum requirements for the first level of Mastercam Certification (Mill-CPgmM) as defined by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. The course outline and competencies were developed by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. This course is the baseline Mastercam training at both major manufacturing companies and colleges throughout the United States.

This course describes Autism and Asperger's Disorder, including characteristics of these disorders, associated learning styles, communication weaknesses, and various intervention strategies. The course helps the learner understand why individuals with Autism spectrum disorders behave the way they do, and what you can do to enhance more appropriate behavior. This course also lists resources for educators, related service personnel, and parents who want more help or information on Autism and Asperger's Disorder. 30 clock hours.

This course is designed to give the learner a new perspective on student behavior and effective tools to facilitate positive student change. Taught by Mick R. Jackson MS/ED, this course provides a developmental framework to help the learner understand what students are trying to communicate through the "language" of their behavior. Topics covered include behavioral techniques and intervention strategies that mediate disruptive behaviors, reduce power struggles while increasing classroom control, reduce educator workload, and help prevent burnout. After successfully completing this course, the educator and his/her students will be better equipped to find and implement creative, effective solutions to behavioral problems. 45 clock hours.

This course is designed to give the learner a new perspective on student behavior and effective tools to facilitate positive student change. Taught by Mick R. Jackson MS/ED, this course provides a developmental framework to help the learner understand what students are trying to communicate through the "language" of their behavior. Topics covered include behavioral techniques and intervention strategies that mediate disruptive behaviors, reduce power struggles while increasing classroom control, reduce educator workload, and help prevent burnout. After successfully completing this course, the educator and his/her students will be better equipped to find and implement creative, effective solutions to behavioral problems. 45 clock hours.

This course is designed to give educators a foundational knowledge base for designing and delivering online instruction. Discover best practices for assessing student learning, engaging students in active learning opportunities, developing a learning community, and creating clear and organized course material. 30 clock hours

Information Systems Security Professional training offers a standard competency for entry-level security analyst. An Information Systems Security Professional certification means that an individual possesses the knowledge, skills, and technical aptitude necessary to successfully implement and manage a security program. The CISSP certification is sought by IT professionals with job titles such as security auditor, security systems engineer, security architect and chief information security officer.

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional material introduces participants to all eight domains of advanced security knowledge covered on the CISSP exam. Participants learn how to model threats, assess risks, plan business continuity, protect assets, and engineer strong security into complex systems. Participants also learn how to protect networks, communications, access, and identities; assess and test security, and manage security operations. Once complete, participants will have core skills for designing, implementing, and managing IT security for entire organizations.

• National Certification: (Not included in program)
 - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)2
IMPORTANT: In addition to this training program, earning certification requires the following:
 - 5 years of security work experience: You must be able to show proof of five paid full-time years of work experience in at least two of the eight CISSP CBK (Common Body of Knowledge) domains, which are Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security.
 - Get endorsed to become a CISSP: Once you complete the CISSP exam, you'll have to subscribe to the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics and complete an endorsement form to become a CISSP. The endorsement form must be signed by another (ISC)2 certified professional who verifies your professional work experience. You must submit the completed form within nine months of passing your exam to become fully certified, because passing the exam doesn't automatically grant you certification status.

Note: Students will receive a Certificate of Completion after completing the course.

CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT, and it is the foundation of an IT career. A+ candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot and problem solve a wider variety of issues, ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security. Earning your A+ certification gives you an internationally recognized credential. Leading companies around the world are hiring A+ certified professionals like you.

Two exams are needed to certify; exam vouchers (220-1001 and 220-1002) included.

The Computer Security Technician course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to become an IT security professional. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide information security for infrastructure, applications, and operations while being able to identify risks and understand risk mitigation activities. They will also acquire the knowledge necessary to apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability, and identify appropriate technologies and products. In addition, students learn to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure as well as describe networking technologies, understand basic design principles, adhere to wiring standards, and use testing tools. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+ Certification exams. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion.

Data analysis is fast becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a new skill set to your portfolio and make a difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. Find out how to perform inquiries useful to your business or organization and learn to communicate results through graphs and text. Courses included in program: Introduction to Data Analysis, Intermediate Data Analysis, and Advanced Data Analysis. 4.8 CEUs

This course is designed to give you a new perspective on serving the needs of young children and their families. In this course you will learn what is meant by family-centered services as it applies to diverse systems of care, gain an understanding of family diversity, and explore the major stress factors facing families today. We will discuss the theoretical basis for family-centered services, as well as reflect on current research and best practice. Family-Centered Services will also examine the role of early childhood educators and explore ways to build partnerships with parents and create communities of care: for the benefit of our children, and ultimately society as a whole. 30 clock hours.

This course explores contemporary best practice and perspectives on early childhood development. Content includes patterns and sequences of typical development for children from birth to six years. Emphasis is on individual differences, cultural influences, and the impact of developmental delay and disability during infancy, toddlerhood, and the preschool years. Discussion will also include instructional technology (IT) and assistive technology (AT) applications for this population. 45 clock hours.

Starting a business is something all of us have thought about at one time or another. Everyone wants to be their own boss. Yet statistics show most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics, knowledge and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. This course enables you to identify abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them. Learn to develop goals to help establish your business, develop an outline for your plan, and take-away techniques to successfully manage your new business.

The Entrepreneurship Specialist Program pulls together all of the education and skills necessary for success in starting your own business, or cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit necessary to start a new division in your current role. From drafting the initial business plan to financing your vision and managing your staff, the Entrepreneurship Program covers everything successful entrepreneurs require to start, build, and grow their next venture.

The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources is an introductory course offering a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of HR. It gives participants foundational knowledge and an introduction to behavioral competencies that are essential for business success. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the human resources profession, or those who are looking for an effective way to boost their employee management skills.

The Human Resources Professional Program introduces human resources (HR) functions and related elements and activities to students wishing to enter a career in this field or anyone who runs or may start a business of their own. This program will outline for students the roles and responsibilities of members of a typical HR department, educating the staff that make up a particular firm in various corporate policies, rules and/or procedures as well as how their individual role will include HR-related activities, whether officially part of an HR department or not. Students will move through the evolution of HR management through to the modern functions of most HR divisions from the perspective of both management and subordinate employees. Further, students will explore various compensation structures and gain an understanding of the importance of maintaining fair and equitable compensation and benefit programs.

Note: Students will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completion of the course.

This course is designed to help special and general educators gain a better understanding of inclusion, one of the current educational reform movements that advocates educating students with disabilities in the general education classrooms. Upon course completion, the learner will be able to define key concepts and terms, identify and describe federal legislature and court cases, and list and describe the federal definition of students entitled to special services. This course will also discuss the roles and responsibilities of educators in providing special services to students educated in inclusive classrooms. 30 clock hours.

The Mastercam University Lathe Design & Toolpaths course provides training that exceeds the minimum requirements for the first level of Mastercam Lathe Certification (Lathe-CPgmL) as defined by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. This course is the baseline for Mastercam training at both major manufacturing companies and colleges throughout the United States.

The Mastercam University Lathe Design & Toolpaths course provides training that exceeds the minimum requirements for the first level of Mastercam Lathe Certification (Lathe-CPgmL) as defined by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. This course is the baseline for Mastercam training at both major manufacturing companies and colleges throughout the United States.

This course describes diverse theoretical approaches to handling learning disabilities in the classroom. Taught by Dr. Bob Pillay, it lays the foundation for sensitive, appropriate assessment and evaluation of students. In addition, this course covers program planning and implementation, stresses the importance of a close, positive partnership with parents or alternative caregivers, and explores methods for ensuring that the home-school axis is effective and meaningful. Major trends and unresolved issues in the field of learning disabilities are also discussed. 45 clock hours.

This course describes diverse theoretical approaches to handling learning disabilities in the classroom. Taught by Dr. Bob Pillay, it lays the foundation for sensitive, appropriate assessment and evaluation of students. In addition, this course covers program planning and implementation, stresses the importance of a close, positive partnership with parents or alternative caregivers, and explores methods for ensuring that the home-school axis is effective and meaningful. Major trends and unresolved issues in the field of learning disabilities are also discussed. 45 clock hours.

For those students looking toward law school or who are interested in the paralegal profession, this program offers an incredibly useful and realistic look into the actual work that lawyers and legal professionals do every day.  Using a problem-solving approach, students will use the tools and techniques introduced to represent a fictional client and provide the clients with legal advice.  Students will learn essential skills of successful lawyers, including researching legal authorities, applying the law to a client’s situation, and communicating that analysis both in writing and verbally. 

This program is designed to provide students with a solid working knowledge of the tools available in law libraries, including both state and federal primary and secondary materials.  Students will find, analyze, and solve problems in the legal world. In addition, students will adapt the research material into legal memoranda, briefs and other useful work product in a competent and ethical manner.

Take all 5 Mastercam courses for a reduced price!

The Microsoft Office course introduces students to the standard business applications that most professional and academic entities use. Students will master computer basics including Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, data processing, graphics, internet, and email applications. From there, students will also learn how to transfer data from one application to another, what uses this capability has as applied to typical work functions. Having a basic mastery of the entire MS Office suite ensures you know how to navigate through the major programs and also interact between them to increase overall productivity even more.

The Mastercam University Mill Design & Toolpaths course provides training that exceeds the minimum requirements for the first level of Mastercam Certification (Mill-CPgmM) as defined by the Mastercam Certification Advisory Committee. This course is the baseline Mastercam training at both major manufacturing companies and colleges throughout the United States.

The Mastercam University Multiaxis Curve / Drill / Circle Mill course provides students with a strong foundation in 5-axis CNC programming. The class starts out with an extensive overview of axis combinations, rotary points, and zero positions as they relate to Mastercam. It then builds on how to control tool axis vectors using different geometric entities. The examples explain the many ways to control how the tool approaches and machines with a controlled 5-axis toolpath.

If you want to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) content into your training program, Principles for Machining is the answer. This course aligns with the STEM National Standards as they apply to the CAD-CAM-CNC process. Principles for Machining can be used as a standalone pre-Mastercam class.

 

The Public Speaking Expert program helps students to set themselves apart from their peers and colleagues with polished, professional presentation skills that will be tapped by superiors for a variety of presentations, from bringing in prospective clients and ultimately close deals. This valuable program provides students with a basic understanding of public speaking and how to prepare and present a variety of speeches. Good public speaking skills are extremely rare and successful students will absolutely be set apart from their colleagues should they master the sills offered in this program. With particular attention paid to Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, this program will ensure students understand how to enhance a presentation through this medium. Students will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of this program.

 

Building upon participants’ existing knowledge and practice, the Six Sigma Black Belt course will help participants to master advanced statistical analysis tools, identify opportunities with solutions that can be implemented immediately and to deliver measurable results right away in order to increase an organization’s return on investment.  Participants who complete this course will be able to lead Six Sigma projects meant to enhance the capability of both internal and external processes in order to better meet customer expectations. With the comprehensive understanding of process analysis and improvement individuals gain from Six Sigma Black Belt certification, professionals with these skills with makes a significant impact on any organization and be well-positioned for advancement in their chosen fields.

Note: Students will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of this course. Students can choose to sit for the CSSBB National Certification exam but must also meet the following requirements:

Education and National Certifications
• Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
• There are no state approval and/or state requirements associated with this program. 
• National Certification:
 - American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam
 - NOTE: Six Sigma Black Belt requires 2 completed projects with signed affidavits OR 1 completed project with signed affidavit and 3 years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge.
 - Candidates do NOT need to be a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

The Six Sigma Specialist program helps professionals to strengthen organizations by employing the core concepts of Six Sigma geared toward enhanced problem-solving skills with an emphasis on the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) model. The Six Sigma Specialist program presents an overview of the key concepts for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification exam. Students will explore processes and team management, operational metrics, and key tools and techniques to achieve process excellence. This program is designed to prepare students to sit for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification exam offered by the American Association for Quality.

Note: Students will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of this course. Students can choose to sit for the CSSGB National Certification exam but must also meet the following requirements:Education and National Certifications
• Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
• There are no state approval and/or state requirements associated with this program. 
• National Certification:
 - American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam
 - The Six Sigma Green Belt certification requires 3 years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge.
 - Work experience must be in a full time, paid role. Paid intern, co-op or any other course work cannot be applied

This course is designed to expand your methodology for teaching Mathematics. The course will explore an innovative teaching model that incorporates strategies for teaching concepts constructively and contextually. The goal is for you to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts of various math topics and to explore the principles of teaching those concepts to learners. This course will focus on the topics of number sense, basic operations, and fractions. 30 clock hours.

This course is designed to expand your methodology for teaching Mathematics. The course will explore an innovative teaching model that incorporates strategies for teaching concepts constructively and contextually. The goal is for you to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts of various math topics and to explore the principles of teaching those concepts to learners. This course will focus on the topics of number sense, basic operations, and fractions. 30 clock hours.

This course is designed to explain and connect the major concepts, procedures, and reasoning processes of mathematics. Current standards and practices in math education will be discussed to outline a teaching methodology that is conceptual, contextual, and constructive. Activities are presented to explain underlying concepts, and illustrate constructive teaching. The course has been divided into four chapters covering four math topics, i.e. integers, fractions, factoring, and functions. Emphasis is on exploring how to develop mathematical understanding in learners. 30 clock hours.

This course, Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards, has been divided into four chapters. The organization of the course covers the rationale for and design of the Common Core State Standards, the "Common Core Mindset" practitioners need for successful implementation, and what specific actions can be taken for deeper implementation across settings. 45 clock hours.