These interactive non-credit courses allow you to learn from any PC with Internet capabilities. Upon registering, you will receive instructions, along with dates classes are held. All courses begin either the second or third Wednesday of every month. Most classes offer 12 lessons over a 6-week period. An instructor monitors classes daily. Final exams are given for feedback. A completion letter showing a final grade and achievements can be provided upon request.
To register, complete the registration form. Your paid registration and e-mail address must be received 3 days prior to the start of the course. Additional courses are available. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION AT www.ed2go.com/bccdce.
OL 297 Photoshop Elements 3.0 for the Digital Photographer $105
Learn to edit digital images to correct or repair deficiencies.
OL 278 PhotoShop 7 for the Absolute Beginner $105
Get started with PhotoShop 7.
OL 279 Introduction to PhotoShop 7 $105
An in-depth look at the most practical features of PhotoShop 7.
OL 286 Performing Payroll in QuickBooks $105
Set up and process your payroll.
OL 287 PhotoShop Elements Projects $105
Take your PhotoShop Elements skills to the next level by
working through 12 hands-on projects.
OL 288 Introduction to PC Security $105
What you don’t know can really hurt you. Learn how to protect
yourself.
OL 292 Introduction to PhotoShop CS $105
Learn the basics of using Adobe PhotoShop to create images
and edit photos.
OL 296 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 $105
Build impressive slide presentations with text, images, video
audio, charts, and more.
OL 299 PhotoShop Elements 4.0 for the Digital Photographer $105
Learn to edit and correct digital images to repair deficiencies
and bring out the best in all your photographs.
LAW & LEGAL COURSES
OL 192 Employment Law Fundamentals $105
Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire,
evaluate, and manage employees.
OL 291 Introduction to Criminal Law $105
Learn abut the real world of prosecutors, defense attorneys
and paralegals.
OL 260 Criminal Law II $105
An in-depth look at criminal procedure.
OL 261 Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights $105
Understand challenges facing the maintenance of guaranteed
freedoms.
WRITING COURSES
OL 103 A to Z Grant Writing $105
Learn how to research and develop relationships with potential
funding sources, organize grant writing campaigns, and prepare
proposals.
OL 134 Write Your Life Story $105
Give your family and friends an inspirational autobiography.
OL 164 Grammar Refresher $105
Produce clean, grammatically correct documents and speeches.
OL 170 History of Women Writers $105
Discuss the influences of history on women writers and their
works.
OL 188 Writing Effective Grant Proposals $105
Learn to prepare grant proposals that get solid results.
OL 189 Resume Writing Workshop $105
Transform your tired, boring resume into a powerful tool.
OL 190 Business Marketing Writing $105
Improve your company’s image.
OL 218 Creativity Training for Writers $105
Tricks for the published writer’s toolbox.
OL 220 Travel Writing $105
Learn how to write and sell travel articles and books.
OL 226 The Keys to Effective Editing $105
Learn fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and
non-fiction.
OL 229 Write Like a Pro $105
Hollywood author teaches you how to use story outlines to
structure any type of story.
OL 230 Effective Business Writing $105
Develop powerful written documents.
OL 235 Your Screen Writing Career $105
Learn how to write and sell professional-quality screenplays.
OL 245 Fundamentals of Technical Writing $105
Succeed in the well-paying field of technical writing.
OL 258 Research Methods for Writers $105
Learn methods to conduct research for writing projects.
OL 263 Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published $105
Give yourself the credibility you need to get your works
published.
OL 301 Beginning Writer’s Workshop $105
Improve your writing skills in this introduction to
writing creatively.
OL 302 Writing for Children $105
Learn from a published children’s author how to
touch the hearts of children by creating books for them.
OL 303 Mystery Writing $105
This course will teach you the techniques to become
a successful author.
OL 304 Introduction to Journaling $105
Discover how journaling can help you learn more about
yourself and enhance your creativity
ENTREPRENEUR/BUSINESS COURSES
OL 136 Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business $105
Develop the motivation, discipline, and creativity to quit
your job and be your own boss.
OL 137 Start Your Own Consulting Practice $105
Earn income by sharing your training or knowledge with
others.
OL 221 Accounting Fundamentals $105
Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial
reporting, and more.
OL 222 Growing Plants for Fun and Profit $105
Learn everything you need to prosper in the backyard nursery
business.
OL 237 Creating a Successful Business Plan $105
Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-
term success.
OL 246 Business Planning for the Retired $105
Learn business planning basics and the challenges of starting
a business.
OL 289 Marketing Your Nonprofit $105
Learn to compete more effectively for members, media attention,
donors, clients, and volunteers.
OL 290 Introduction to Nonprofit Management $105
Develop the skills and strategies you need to become an
integral part of one of the fastest growing service sectors.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT
OL 163 Purchasing Fundamentals $105
Improve your company’s bottom line by mastering the
fundamentals of purchasing.
OL 191 Customer Service Fundamentals $105
Understand how to identify and meet customer needs.
OL 194 Introduction to Business Analysis $105
Master powerful techniques to improve your decision-making
skills at work.
OL 206 Administrative Assistant Fundamentals $105
Prepare to take advantage of the many new job opportunities
in health care, legal services, and other industries.
OL 225 Understanding the Human Resources Function $105
Learn to handle human resource functions to ensure the best
possible results.
OL 243 Mastery of Business Fundamentals $105
Acquire practical experience in strategic planning, management,
and finance.
OL 248 Manufacturing Fundamentals $105
Learn the basic skills required to work in the manufacturing field.
OL 249 Mastery of Business Applications $105
Learn what all MBAs know!
OL 250 Supply Chain Management Applications $105
Become more valuable to your organization by learning to improve
company processes.
OL 253 Six Sigma Total Quality Fundamentals $105
Give yourself a strong foundation in total quality management.
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT COURSES
OL 185 Introduction to Natural Health and Healing $105
Promote wellness, balance, and health in all aspects of your life.
OL 201 Genealogy Basics $105
Begin an exciting and fascinating exploration of your roots.
OL 217 Assisting Aging Parents $105
Handle the challenges of aging while learning to cherish the
transition.
OL 223 Keys to Effective Communication $105
Learn to build rapport, trust, warmth, and respect through
conversation.
OL 227 Speed Spanish $105
Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish words together into
sentences.
OL 231 Medical Terminology $105
Learn medical terminology in a memorable and enjoyable fashion.
OL 239 Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search $105
Learn how to get the job you want quickly and easily in any
economy.
OL 266 High Powered Communication $105
Master the five critical factors of highly effective communication.
OL 267 Conquer Your Stress $105
Shift your mind and body from stress and anxiety to joy and peace.
OL 271 Outdoor Survival Techniques $105
Learn the essential skills you need to survive in a remote or
stranded conditions.
OL 272 Film Literacy For Everyone $105
Gain an appreciation of the filmmaker’s art. Find deeper meaning
in any filmed story.
OL 274 Achieving Success with Difficult People $105
Learn how to have successful relationships with difficult bosses,
co-workers, or relatives.
OL 275 Enhancing Language Development in Childhood $105
Help your children become proficient speakers and thinkers.
OL 276 Understanding Adolescents $105
Unlock the secrets of the adolescent mind to improve relations.
TEST PREP COURSES
OL 104 GRE Preparation Workshop Verbal (Part I) $109
Powerful strategies for success in the verbal and analytical sections.
OL 105 GRE Preparation Workshop Quantitative (Part 2) $109
Learn a variety of useful techniques for tackling the math section.
OL 129 Grammar for ESL $105
Learn the principals you need to succeed.
OL 130 LSAT Preparation – Part 1 $109
Learn about law school entrance procedures, develop analytical
reasoning skills, and improve test-taking.
OL 131 LSAT Preparation – Part 2 $109
Improve your logical reasoning and reading comprehension,
discover proven approaches for selecting correct exam answers.
OL 216 GMAT Preparation $109
Powerful test-taking techniques for improving your score.
OL 232 GED Preparation $105
Want to pass the GED? Develop the skills you’ll need to succeed.
OL 265 Prepare for the GED Language Arts, Writing Test $105
Prepare for the GED test on language arts and writing.
OL 281 Prepare for the GED Math Test $105
Master the skills to pass Test 5 in the GED test series.
LAW & LEGAL COURSES
OL 192 Employment Law Fundamentals $105
Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire,
evaluate, and manage employees.
OL 291 Introduction to Criminal Law $105
Learn abut the real world of prosecutors, defense attorneys
and paralegals.
OL 260 Criminal Law II $105
An in-depth look at criminal procedure.
OL 261 Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights $105
Understand challenges facing the maintenance of guaranteed
freedoms.
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CAREERS
OL 305 Introduction to the Game Industry $105
A leading game designer prepares you for a career in game
development, design and production.
OL 306 Marketing Tools for Actors $105
Learn powerful strategies to market yourself for film and
television work.
OL 307 Theme Park Engineering $105
Get a behind-the scenes look at your favorite theme parks
and meet the person who engineers their top attractions.
OL 308 Get Funny! $105
Learn how to use humor to speak more effectively and write
better.
OL 309 Music Made Easy $105
Learn the fundamentals of music theory. Be able to read, write
and play simple music.
