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Course Descriptions
Wednesday, August 27-October 1, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Course #: MULT 9017, Schedule #: 48232
Instructor: Denise Richards
Prerequisite: Mac Basics (OSX) or equivalent experience.For those interested in producing graphics to be used in multimedia, the Web, print, video, or 3D, knowledge of this diverse image editing application is mandatory. Photoshop I focuses on three key aspects of the imaging process: scanning/importing from digital cameras directly into Photoshop, retouching and color correcting the image, and learning to isolate specific image areas using a variety of selection tools.
Entry Deadline: August 6
Winner Notification Date: August 11
Saturday, October 11-November 1, 10:00am-4:00pm
Course #: ENGR 9126, Schedule #: 48123
Instructor: Elise Moss
Autodesk Inventor is a 3D CAD software used primarily for Mechanical Design. This tool is used to design sheet metal, machined parts, and plastic components. This course guides the beginning user who wants to gain a familiarity with the tools and interface of Autodesk Inventor. By the end of the class, the user should feel comfortable enough to create a standard model and assemblies.
Entry Deadline: September 20
Winner Notification Date: September 24
Monday, September 8-October 20, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Course #: IT 9357, Schedule #: 48174
Instructor: Michelle Gray
Drugs, biologics, and devices require structured clinical testing in humans prior to approval for marketing and post-marketing safety surveillance. This class provides an introduction to the clinical research industry including trends and opportunities, clinical program and trial development and management, regulations, ethics, and the role of regulatory agencies, sponsors, investigators, IRBs, and the public as study subjects or patients.
Entry Deadline: August 18
Winner Notification Date: August 22
Project Planning & Management Overview - $395
Project Management
Saturday, September 6-20, 10:00am-5:00pm
Course #: PM 9801, Schedule #: 48294
Instructor: Doug Hawley
The role of an effective project leader is a demanding one that requires a clear understanding of the five project processes: initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing. Using the Project Management Institute's guidelines, learn about the nine management skill areas of scope, time, cost, human resources, communication, quality, risk, procurement and integration. This course is a prerequisite for all required courses in the Project Management Certificate Program. Required Text: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), Third Edition.
Entry Deadline: August 16
Winner Notification: August 20
Friday, November 14, 6:30pm-9:30pm &
Saturday, November 15, 9:00am-5:00pm
Course #: CM 9006, Schedule #: 48066
Instructor: Steve Nakajo
The purpose of this course is to seek to understand before seeking to be understood. Students study diversity as a paradigm that is potential-oriented and learn to use the self as an instrument. Understanding diversity begins by understanding our own "hot buttons" and discovering why we behave the way we do. Students examine their behavior in how they approach difficulties at work, how they interact when they hope to influence people and how they respond to changes in tasks and responsibilities. They research how other groups view professional status, fear of loss, gender bias, life style and ageism and through mini case studies they learn to break down stereotypes.
Entry Deadline: October 24
Winner Notification Date: October 28
Tuesday & Thursday, September 23, 25, & 30, &
October 2, 6:00pm-9:30pm
Course #: HRM 9000, Schedule #: 48160
Instructor: Claudia Fulga
This introductory seminar introduces various HR functions such as: staffing, employee relations, compensation, benefits, information systems, EEO/AA/diversity, international aspects, labor relations, organizational development, training, and management development. Education and skill requirements will also be reviewed together with extensive discussion on the role and expectations of the HR professional and the HR function in today’s workplace.
Entry Deadline: September 2
Winner Notification Date: September 8
Essentials of Integrated Marketing - $295
Integrated Marketing
Tuesday, August 26 & September 2, 6:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday, September 6, 9:30am-4:30pm
Course #: MKTG 9601, Schedule #: 48202
Instructor: Susan Lee-Merrow
Customers are the lifeblood of every thriving business or organization, and a targeted marketing strategy is the most powerful means to get those critical customers. But how do you develop a strategy? And how do you turn your strategy into highly effective marketing vehicles? This entry level course will teach you what marketing is, why it is important, how to develop a selling message, and what important vehicles are available to deliver your selling message. Designed for those who want to launch a marketing career or advance their marketing skills, Essentials of Integrated Marketing will provide a solid foundation for understanding the essentials of marketing and give you the tools you need for the rest of the Integrated Marketing classes.
Entry Deadline: August 5
Winner Notification Date: August 11
Wednesday, August 27-October 1, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Course #: CE 9110, Schedule #: 48043
Instructor: Lauren Vanett
Instead of endlessly trying to fix what we don't like about ourselves, recent research shows that we can use our natural or core strengths to 'crowd out' negative experiences and create more engaged and meaningful lives. Additionally, we can learn and teach others strategies that help us better manage our internal critic and specific external challenges as well as bolster us during difficult times. Practicing resilience and optimism sets up a self-fulfilling domino effect, leading to more positive emotion and increased success in the face of adversity.
In this course, you will learn to:
- identify core strengths in yourself and others using a self-assessment tool
- uncover current uses of your own and others’ strengths
- discover new ways to use strengths with greater frequency and awareness
- assess current levels of optimism, and
- use evidence-based practices that build resilience and optimism
Entry Deadline: August 6
Winner Notification Date: August 11
Introduction to Law/Civil Procedure - $600
Paralegal Studies
Thursday, August 28-December 11, 6:00pm-8:45pm
Course #: PLS 0300, Schedule #: 48263
Instructor: Steve Weisberg
This course provides an overview of the American system of civil litigation and the role the paralegal plays in it. You will learn the sources of the law; how to read and brief a case; the similarities and differences between the California and federal systems; trial preparation and alternative dispute resolution. The course follows a hypothetical civil dispute, based upon the laws of contracts and torts, from its inception through trial. Students will acquire basic skills immediately transferable to the workplace: how to prepare and file basic pleadings; discovery tools; provisional pretrial remedies; case management; trial preparation and the appeal process.
Entry Deadline: August 7
Winner Notification Date: August 11
Monday, August 25-November 03, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Course #: MRI 355, Schedule #: 48216
Instructor: Gian Fiero
This fun and introspective course is specifically designed for those who are starting or changing music industry careers. Through the use of innovative career building diagrams students will explore the occupations that are most compatible with their strengths, skills, personality traits, and values while receiving invaluable career guidance and direction. Also covered will be music business operations, entrepreneurial training, and networking skills that will prove to be beneficial in all music industry endeavors.
Entry Deadline: August 4
Winner Notification Date: August 8
Saturday, November 22-December 13, 9:30am-4:30pm (no class Nov. 29)
Course #: PM 9800, Schedule #: 48293
Instructor: Jeff Dunn
Through carefully structured, go-at-your-own-pace exercises and personalized instruction, students will learn how to build trouble-free, 'dynamic' Microsoft Project schedules. The Microsoft Project Foundation class is a three-day workshop class that familiarizes participants with the essential aspects of Project schedule management, including work-breakdown structuring, constraint minimization, task-type optimization, dependency identification, critical-path analysis, resource leveling, baselining, and management reporting. This class is an entry-level Microsoft Project software-based course and may be taken before or concurrently with the Overview class.
Entry Deadline: November 1
Winner Notification Date: November 5
Friday, September 5, 6:30pm-9:30pm &
Saturday, September 6, 9:00am-5:00pm
Course #: CM 9001, Schedule #: 48061
Instructor: Jim Halligan
Students will begin with an examination of the nature of conflict, how conflict originates and evolves by identifying the signs and root causes of friction, anger and conflict in the work environment. This includes the context in which the conflict exists and how the context supports the existence of the conflict. We will explore issues of power, gender and culture, and through lecture and role playing students will learn practical and strategic skills to prevent escalation of conflict and diffuse disruptive behaviors.
Entry Deadline: August 15
Winner Notification Date: August 19
Friday, October 3, 6:30pm-9:30pm &
Saturday, October 4, 9:00am-5:00pm
Course #: CM 9003, Schedule #: 48063
Instructor: Jim Halligan
Students learn of different types of conflicts, various approaches, and how to distinguish between one’s own interests, issues and positions and those of the person on the other side of the conflict. They will evaluate issues that arise during conflict such as power imbalance, impasse, ethical dilemmas and high levels of anger. After a review of core negotiation theory and some practice in direct negotiation, students will learn to develop equitable and durable dispute settlements through the process of collaborative negotiation.
Entry Deadline: September 12
Winner Notification Date: September 16
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