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SPRING 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

03 Academic & Test Preparation

04 Communication

04 Computer

07 Entrepreneurship

07 Event & Meeting Planning

08 Global TESOL

11 Healthcare

13 Human ResourceManagement

14 Languages

17 Life Enrichment

17 Logistics / Transportation

17 Management

18 Online Marketing

18 Photography

19 Professional Security Academy

19 Project Management

20 Emerging AdministratorsAcademy

21 Six Sigma

21 Voice / Entertainment

22 Financial Assistance

23 How to Register

Spring 2015 ContentsCLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

W.I.A.VA

NEW!Online Course

Approved for funding by theWorkforce Investment Act (WIA)

Approved for funding by theVeterans Administration

New for Spring 2015

CustomizedTraining Solutions

CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY will develop trainingcustomized to the needs of your business. We offer free needsassessment and consultations with our consultants to develop atraining program or customize any of our career/ workforcedevelopment programs. The training can be delivered at yourlocation on your timeframe. We can also provide the training inour conference facilities on the main campus in Morrow or CSUFayette in Peachtree City. Satisfied clients include Delta,Panasonic Automotive Systems Company and City of Riverdale.Please contact Karen LaMarsh, Director, Center for ContinuingEducation at (678) 466-5115 or [email protected].

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Congratulations to ourABCs of Customs Brokerage graduates!

Building a successful businessis dependent on multiplefactors, but none more criticalthan access to a workforcewith a skill set that meets thebusiness need now and in thefuture. Conversely, success for an individual is dependent on their ability to accesseducation and training that provides a skill set desired and required by the industry. Overthe past year, logistics employers in the south metro Atlanta area have met with industryexperts in international trade and workforce development to develop a workforce plan foran international trade training pathway. The ABCs of Customs Brokerage was deliveredthis past January through a partnership including Mullins International Solutions, AtlantaCareerRise and Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education. Employersselected the individuals to apply and, if accepted, would be trained with the knowledgeand skills that lead to advancement.

“I have reviewed the manual and I feel it is an excellent tool and indicates thecourse was comprehensive and of value to this industry.”

– Yvonne Turner, LCB, CCS with John S. James Company

“I love educating individuals in international trade matters. Puttingtogether and preparing The ABC’s of Customs Brokerage was a labor of

love. We were elated when the National Education Institute recognized thecourse to be of such high value to our industry that students passing this coursewould be afforded the opportunity to sit for the Certified Customs Specialist(CCS) exam. The CCS is one of the most distinguished certifications in theinternational trade industry.”

– Donna M. Mullins, Instructor

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Everyday MathThis course will show you how to use math to youradvantage. You won’t f ind any theory or

memorization here. The lessons that make up this courseare filled with practical exercises and information that youcan put to immediate use. You’ll find out some veryinteresting things about how calculators work, and thenyou’ll discover how best to get a handle on your incomeand expenses. You’ll be able to check your paystub,invoices, and bank statements for errors and overcharges,and you’ll become more skilled at handling money andcomparing investment opportunities.

154OACD200A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OACD200B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OACD200C starts on 6/17/15, $159

GMAT PreparationDiscover powerful test-taking techniques andmethods for improving your score on the GMAT.

154OMAT001A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OMAT001B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OMAT001C starts on 6/17/15, $159

Grammar RefresherGain confidence in your ability to produce clean,grammatically correct documents and speeches.


GRE Preparation - Part 1 (Verbal and Analytical)

Discover powerful strategies for success in theverbal reasoning and analytical writing sections of

the GRE® revised General Test (course 1 of 2).


GRE Preparation - Part 2 (Quantitative)Learn a variety of useful techniques for tacklingthe quantitative reasoning sections of the

computerized GRE® revised General Test (Course 2 of 2).


Prepare for the GED Math TestMaster the ski l ls you' l l need to pass theMathematical Reasoning module in the GED;

test series

154OGED001A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OGED001B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OGED001C starts on 6/17/15, $159


ACADEMIC / TEST PREPARATION

Are You a Veteran?If you are a veteran who wants to further your education, enhance yourskills or re-enter the workforce in a new field, Clayton State UniversityCenter for Continuing Education has a program just for you!

Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education is proud to offer the following VA approved programs in a variety of disciplines:

• Event and Meeting Planning Certificate

• Graphic Design Certificate

• Light Commercial HVAC Certificate

• Certified Nurse Aide Certificate

• Professional Investigator Certificate

• Web Design Business Certificate

• Administrative Medical Assistant Certificate

• Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate

• Computer Support Technician Certificate

• Global TESOL Certificate

• Medical Coding Specialist Certificate

• Pharmacy Technician Certificate

• Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

• Project Management Certificate

• SHRM Learning Systems Certificate

• Six Sigma Green Belt

• Voice Over Certificate

To find out how to apply your VA benefits towardyour future, visit www.gibill.va.gov.

For more information about the Clayton StateUniversity Center for Continuing Education VA

approved programs, contact Kalen JerrodStrader, VA Certifying Official for CE at

(678) 466-5114 or [email protected].

TOEFL Prep IThis course is designed for students with no priorexperience on the TOEFL iBT who want to attend collegein the United States and/or who have a less advancedlevel of English. The course focuses on all four-languageskills tested on the TOEFL iBT: reading, listening,speaking, and writing. It aims to familiarize the studentswith the exam, introduce basic strategies for tacklingquestions, and improve test-taking skills. The course alsobuilds the language skills necessary for success on theTOEFL iBT and ultimately in academic settings. Theobjectives of this course are for beginning TOEFLstudents to complete a variety of beginning TOEFL-levelactivities, projects and assignments (incorporating teststrategies) in test-specific areas, plus vocabulary.

Some experience of the English language or a goodcommand of the English language will be helpful.

154CLAN701 Mon, Wed Apr 13 - Jun 8 omit 5/256:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 16 Sessions$329 with Maggie L. Jackson, educational consultant,TESOL instructor, TESOL certified and trainer

SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 1Master the reading, writing, English, and sciencequestions on the ACT and new SAT.


SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 2Master the math questions on the ACT andnew SAT.


COMMUNICATION

Mastering Public SpeakingLearn the secrets of effective public speaking andsmall group communication

154OPSC100A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OPSC100B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OPSC100C starts on 6/17/15, $159

Writing EssentialsMaster the essentials of writing so you can excelat business communications, express yourself

clearly online, and take your creative literary talents to anew level.


Effective Business WritingImprove your career prospects by learning how todevelop powerful written documents that draw

readers in and keep them motivated to continue to the end.

154OARE123A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OARE123B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OARE123C starts on 6/17/15, $159

COMPUTER

Google AnalyticsDo you have a website but have no idea where yourcustomers are coming from, or what they are doing onyour website? Now you will learn the fundamentals tounderstand the basics of Google Analytics over a fourweek period. You will be able to track, analyze and runreports on site visits and set specific goals for yourwebsite and business.

154CARE951A Sat May 30 - Jun 209:00 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 4 Sessions$259 with Lincoln R. Parks, technology management andproject planning professional

Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5Learn to use HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery,and Web APIs to create cross-platform mobile

apps and mashups.

154OCPT301A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OCPT301B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OCPT301C starts on 6/17/15, $159

Creating Web PagesLearn the basics of HTML so you can design,create, and post your very own site on the Web.


Mac, iPhone, and iPad ProgrammingThe fastest-growing software market todayinvolves mobile applications (or apps). In this

course, you’ll learn to use the free Xcode compiler andthe Objective-C programming language to program yourown apps that you can sell through Apple's App Store,reaching millions of potential customers around the world.



ACADEMIC / TEST PREPARATION • COMMUNICATION • COMPUTER

Online Marketing for Business Owners

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Graphic DesignCertificate ProgramFREE INFO SESSION JULY 25!

Adobe PhotoShop for the Graphic ArtistAdobe Illustrator for the Graphic ArtistAdobe InDesign for the Graphic ArtistGraphic Design Capstone

COMING THIS FALL!

Computer Support Technician Certificate ProgramFREE INFO SESSION JULY 25!

Our Computer Support Technician Certif icateprogram can give you the education and training youneed to enter this field. Our program preparesindividuals with little or no computer experience foran entry level career opportunity in the IT field .Youwil l gain competence in the fundamentals ofhardware, software and operating systems; systemtroubleshooting and repair; security; basicnetworking technologies; and operational proceduresincluding communication skill. Included with the costof the course are exam vouchers for both requiredA+ exams. You will build a computer during thecourse. Prerequisites: A basic understanding ofcomputers and how they operate. Basic keyboardingand mouse skills. Textbook is required, not includedin course fee.

COMING THIS FALL!

Web Design Business Certificate ProgramFREE INFO SESSION JULY 25!

You can have a career in web design! You will notonly learn how to design architecturally sound, errorfree websites, but you will also learn how to marketand manage a profitable web design business

COMING AGAIN THIS FALL!

CompTIA Network+ Certification PrepPrepare to take and pass the CompTIA Network+Exam and begin a career as a network tech


Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007,2010, and 2013

Learn to build, edit, and maintain a database inAccess 2010, using tables, reports, forms, and

queries to give you fast access to all your importantinformation.


Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007,2010, and 2013

Become proficient in using Microsoft Excel 2010and discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for

setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently.


Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007,2010, and 2013

Discover how to effectively plan, implement, andcontrol projects using Microsoft Project 2010, the

world's most popular project management software.


Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007,2010, and 2013

Learn how to design professional publications,including newsletters, fliers, and brochures, with

Microsoft Publisher.


Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007,2010, and 2013

Learn how to create and modify documents usingMicrosoft Word 2010, the world's most popular

word processing program.


Microsoft Excel 2010Start from the very beginning of Microsoft Excel and goall the way through the intermediate level. Topics include:getting started with Excel, building & editing worksheets,formatting & enhancing worksheets, working with &enhancing charts, managing workbooks, formulas &functions, automating worksheet tasks, using lists &analyzing list data, and working with Excel & the internet.Textbook is required. Student will need to have laptopand software installed.

154CCPT201 Sat May 5 - Jun 29:00 AM to 12 N CSU Fayette 5 Sessions$249 with CE instructor


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Microsoft Excel 2010 ChartsYou will create charts to present data visually. This courseis meant for business professionals that need presentdata visually that will bring about clarity andunderstanding. Upon successful completion of this course,students will be able to: create a chart, modify charts,format charts and add trend lines.

153PCPT024 Sat Mar 712:30 PM to 3:30 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session$69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Microsoft Excel 2010 PivotTablesYou will create and analyze PivotTable data. This courseis meant for business professionals that need to analyzelarge data set and present information in structuredsummary. Upon successful completion of this course,students will be able to: create a Pivot Table, perform dataanalysis with Pivot Tables and visually present usingPivotTables as source. Student will need to have laptopand software installed.

154PCPT588 Sat Apr 1110:00 AM to 1:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session$69 with Gary Brown, Microsoft certified

Introduction to QuickBooks® 2012, 2013,2014 and 2015

Learn how to quickly and efficiently gain controlof the financial aspects of your business with this

powerful accounting software program

154OQK100A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OQK100B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OQK100C starts on 6/17/15, $159

Creating WordPress WebsitesLearn how to use WordPress, a free and popularWeb design tool, to quickly and easily create

attractive blogs and interactive websites.


Introduction to C++ ProgrammingLearn to program in C++, even if you have noprior programming experience!


Introduction to Java ProgrammingAn experienced Java programmer introducesimportant Java topics with clear, step-by-step

instructions.


Understanding the CloudWhat is the cloud? If you have trouble answeringthis question, you’re not alone. In this course,

we’ll explore how the cloud works, what drives itsincredible growth, and how you can use cloud services.And don’t worry if you’re not tech-savvy! We’ll relate thecloud to things you encounter every day, using practical,non-technical language.


Using Social Media in BusinessOne of the biggest challenges for most businessowners is to find a continuous supply of new

customers. Over the past decade, some havedifferentiated themselves by leveraging the Internet andsocial media to do just that. Whether you consideryourself a social media novice or a seasoned veteran,this course will give you a solid foundation and thoroughunderstanding of what social media is and how you canuse it to grow your business.

154OLEI748A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OLEI748B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OLEI748C starts on 6/17/15, $159

Computer Skills for the WorkplaceGain a working knowledge of the computer skillsyou'll need to succeed in today's job market.

154OCPT745A starts on 4/15/15 $159154OCPT745B starts on 5/20/15 $159154OCPT745C starts on 6/17/15 $159

KeyboardingLearn how to touch-type or improve yourexisting typing skills using Keyboarding Pro 5.


Introduction to Windows 7Get up to speed quickly on Microsoft Windows 7with this fun and easy hands-on course for

beginners.


What's New in Microsoft Office 2013Get up to speed on MS Office 2013 and learnhow to use the new features of Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, and Access



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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Entrepreneurial SpiritThe dream of entrepreneurship is the American way,however, many do not know where to start. This classprovides a foundation of knowledge for those desiring tostart and successfully run a business. Students will learnthe 12 Objectives in Business Development and how todevelop them.

154CARE854 Sat Apr 189:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session$99 with Brenetia Adams-Robinson, M.B.A.

EVENT & MEETING PLANNING

Event & Meeting Planning Certificate ProgramInterested in becoming a Certified Special EventsProfessional or Certified Meeting Professional? Thiscourse will engage you with confidence and providethe skills, knowledge and resources necessary tofine tune your event planning skills. Gain the hands-on experience necessary to become marketable inthe event & meeting planning industry.

154CCER000 Wed May 13 - Jul 29 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 12 Sessions$699 with Qualena Odom-Royes, CSEP, CMP

Wow, What a Great Event!Looking for a fun new career coordinating specialevents? Learn proven techniques from a master

event planner.

154OLEI283A starts on 4/15/15 $159154OLEI283B starts on 5/20/15 $159154OLEI283C starts on 6/17/15 $159

Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business

An experienced entrepreneur teaches you how todevelop the motivation, discipline, and creativity

to quit your job and be your own boss.

154OBIZ789A starts on 4/15/15 $159154OBIZ789B starts on 5/20/15 $159154OBIZ789C starts on 6/17/15 $159

Learn to Buy and Sell on eBayAuction pros teach you how to work from homeor earn extra income by buying and selling

goods online.


Writing and Selling Self-Help BooksLearn how to position your self-help book forsuccess, write a persuasive proposal for agents

and publishers, and use storytelling techniques to makeyour message compelling.


Starting a Consulting PracticeFind out how you can earn income by sharingyour training or knowledge with others.


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GLOBAL TESOL

Global TESOL Certificate ProgramFREE Information Session153PCER200AO Sat Mar 2810:00 AM to 11:00 AM CSU Fayette

Introduction to the Profession of TESOLExplore TESOL teaching and learning in the US, the localarea, and other countries. Activities include lecture,interactive study, cross-cultural activities, and interactionwith basic principles of language acquisit ion forcurriculum and lesson planning in a variety ofenvironments. No textbook required.

154PCER201A Sat Apr 11 - May 29:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 4 Sessions$399 with Sarah Shope and Leigh Lawrence

TESOL: Issues of Culture and LanguageExplore the role of cultural factors in teaching andlearning of ESL/EFL, with focus on cultural identityconstruction and interaction between students andteachers with various cultural characteristics. Textbookrequired. Not included in course fee.

154PCER202A Sat May 9 - Jun 13 omit 5/239:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 5 Sessions$399 with Sarah Shope and Leigh Lawrence

Applied Linguistics / Language AcquisitionModern-grammar approach to teaching English, includingelements of language structure (phonetics, phonology,morphology, syntax, semantics), dispelling myths,process of language development and languagesdifferences, commonalities, and dialect variations.Textbook required. Not included in course fee.

154PCER203A Sat Jun 20 - Jul 25 omit 7/49:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 5 Sessions$399 with Sarah Shope and Leigh Lawrence

Materials and Methods for TESOLPractical modern-grammar/communicative approach toteaching English locally or globally. Focus on curriculumand lessons for teaching written and spoken English forformal and informal communication in workplace,community, and school. Textbook required. Not includedin course fee.

161PCER204A Sat Aug 1-299:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 5 Sessions$399 with Sarah Shope and Leigh Lawrence

Instructor: Leigh Lawrence,M.A., TESOL Certificate

Ms. Lawrence provides comprehensiveinteractive instruction for teaching English

language learners.

Program Facilitator: Sarah Anne Shope,MAPW, MS ED TESOL, PhD

Dr. Shope brings a wealth of knowledge andexperience in ESL and teacher training in the

field of global TESOL.

An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFLLearn how to be an effective English languageteacher from an expert in the field.

154OLAN223A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OLAN223B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OLAN223C starts on 6/17/15, $159

Teaching ESL/EFL GrammarLearn new methods for teaching Englishgrammar that will both engage and challenge

ESL/EFL students.


Teaching ESL/EFL ReadingDiscover practical techniques and methods forteaching reading in any ESL or EFL environment

that will help you become a more confident and effectivereading teacher.


Practical Ideas for the Adult ESL/EFLClassroom

Learn ESL teaching strategies for fostering amore successful learning environment for your

adult ESL/EFL students, as well as how to create activitiesthat build a bridge from the classroom to the real world.



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Microsoft Excel - BasicsAn introduction to current spreadsheet applicationsoftware. You will learn basic skills needed to producebusiness documents. Prior keyboarding experience isvaluable but not essential. You need to bring laptopwith software installed.

154PCPT201A Fri Apr 179:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session$149 with LeAndra Jordan, M.B.A.

154PCPT201B Fri May 299:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session$149 with LeAndra Jordan, M.B.A.

Microsoft Excel - IntermediateTake that intermediate step up to the next level usingyour worksheets. You will learn more technical skillsneeded to produce business documents. You need tobring laptop with software installed.

154PCPT105A Fri May 89:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session$149 with LeAndra Jordan, M.B.A.

154PCPT105B Fri Jun 129:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session$149 with LeAndra Jordan, M.B.A.

Microsoft Excel – AdvancedYou will apply visual elements and advanced formulasto a worksheet to display data in various formats. Thetarget students for this course are for those who havebeen working with Excel of a number of year but wouldlike to learn more advanced skills. You need to bringlaptop with software installed.

154PCPT106A Fri Jun 199:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session$149 with LeAndra H. Jordan, M.B.A.

Microsoft PowerPoint IntroductionGet all the basics in a one day course that introducesyou to Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include: gettingstarted with PowerPoint, creating a presentation,modifying a presentation, and enhancing apresentation. Bring laptop with software installed.

154PCPT102A Fri Apr 249:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 1 Session$149 with LeAndra H. Jordan, M.B.A.

Exceptional Leadership This course teaches you to become a leader throughunderstanding yourself and others using positiveinfluence. Course fee includes DiSC assessment andConflict Mode Inventory for each participant.

154PCER549A Fri Apr 17 - May 89:00 AM to 12 N CSU Fayette 4 Sessions$399 with Julie Crews, management consultant and coach

Project Management FundamentalsThis course teaches you to understand thefundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes ofeffective project management, and techniques such ascritical path planning, performance reporting, planningand scheduling, After the completion of this course, youwill possess the necessary preparation to sit for ProjectManagement Institute's CAPM (Certified Associate inProject Management) exam. Textbook required.

154PARE085A Fri, Apr 24 - May 88:30 AM to 5:00 PM CSU Fayette 3 Sessions$399 with Kevin G. Postich, MBA, PMP

Successful SupervisorThe course is designed to help newly appointedsupervisors understand the basic tenants of leadership,the strategies that undergird motivation, motivatingteam member engagement, effectively communicating,resolving conflict, and building a team that gets results.Course fee includes DiSC assessment.

154PARE556A Fri Jun 5-269:00 AM to 12 N CSU Fayette 4 Sessions$399 with Julie Crews, management consultant and coach

OSHA 10 hour General IndustryThe 10-Hour OSHA Course introduces students toOSHA policies, procedures, and standards as well asgeneral industry safety and health principles coveredin 29 CFR 1910. Upon successful completion of thecourse, participants will receive an OSHA GeneralIndustry 10-Hour course completion card from theDepartment of Labor.

154PIND301A Fri Apr 10-179:00 AM to 3:00 PM CSU Fayette 2 Sessions$149 with William M. Liles, authorized OSHA outreach instructor

OSHA 30 hour General IndustryThe 30-Hour OSHA Course is ideal for supervisors withsafety and health responsibilities, and for safetyofficers. Students are provided a more detailed view ofOSHA policies, procedures, and standards as well asthe general safety and health principles covered in 29CFR 1910. Each participant is provided a copy of 29CFR 1910 for use and to keep. Successful completorswill receive an OSHA General Industry 30-Hour coursecard from the Department of Labor.

*NOTE: The first 10 hours of the OSHA 30 course areidentical to OSHA 10. You do not need to take bothcourses.

154PIND302A Fri May 1 - Jun 5 omit 5/229:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 5 Sessions$349 with William M. Liles, authorized OSHA outreach instructor

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100 WORLD DRIVE • PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269

FABULOUS FRIDAYSat CSU Fayette!


Need a Patent?Are Your Valuable Innovations Safefrom Competitors and Copycats?

Join us Saturday, April 18, 2015Making Sense of the Patent Process

Understanding what is patentable and how to patentinnovations for optimum value

Don’t miss our full-day seminar where you will learn how to maximize the financial return from your patents and how better togenerate a return on that investment.

☛ Create value before, during, and after filingpatent applications

☛ Identify what business problem your innovation solves

☛ Craft a compelling patent application with the broadest protection

☛ Explain how the USPTO evaluates and grants or rejects patent applications

☛ Extract the most business value from your patent

☛ Increase value with a multi-patent strategy

Only $499 – For more details, visitwww.atlantapatentlaw.com

Register TODAY!Small class size; lunch/refreshments included.

154CARE050A Sat Apr 189:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session$499 with Theodore Heske III, Heske Consulting, Inc., Atlanta Patent Law

Theodore Heske IIIHeske Consulting, Inc.Atlanta Patent Law

Ted is a registered U.S.patent agent andlicensed professionalengineer in electricalengineering. He is a 30-year veteran of hightechnology industriesand holds more than adozen U.S. andinternational patents andpatents pending. Asfounder of ATLANTAPATENT LAW, Tedoffers a full range ofpatent services tobusinesses andindividual inventors,specializing inmaximizing the valueand strategic reach ofyour patent protection.

CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

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Administrative MedicalAssistant Certificate ProgramThis course gives you training to become a competentadministrative medical assistant in an entry-levelposition. You will learn medical charting, basicscheduling, maintenance of accounts receivable,following up on unpaid claims, ordering supplies,effective office communication and American HeartAssociation CPR training. Textbooks required.

COMING ON TUE / THU IN AUGUST!

FREE INFO SESSION JULY 25!

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)Certificate ProgramTrain for a rewarding career as a certified nurse aideor home healthcare aide! Develop skills to care forsick and injured patients in our classroom and clinicalsettings. After course completion, you are eligible tosit for the Georgia Certified Nurse Aide Exam. NOTE:Textbooks CPR/First Aid certification and statecertification exam required.

154CHEA201A Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Apr 27 - Jun 15 omit 5/258:30 AM to 1:00 PM CE Main Campus 30 Sessions$999 with Lee Bell, RN and Patricia Vermeer, LPN

Clinical Medical AssistantCertificate ProgramClinical MAs are responsible for medical/surgicalasepsis, taking vital signs, assisting physicians,administering ECGs and medications, collectingspecimens and performing basic laboratory tests.Textbooks required. Upon successful completion ofthe program, you are eligible to sit for the NationalHealthcareers Association (NHA) Clinical MedicalAssistant exam.

COMING ON MON / WED IN AUGUST!


Clinical Medical Assistant ExternshipUpon successful completion of the program andsubmission of all required paperwork, you are eligible toenroll for an externship opportunity. Acceptance is basedon instructor approval. For the externship, a health examand immunization record will need to be submitted prior toplacement.

120 hours $299

Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant

Explore an in demand career of medicalinformation management as you explore the job

of an administrative medical assistant (AMA) in a doctor’soffice; from appointment scheduling and chart creation tomedical billing and coding.

154OEXP101A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OEXP101B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OEXP101C starts on 6/17/15, $159

Medical Coding SpecialistCertificate ProgramMedical coders are among the fastest growingopportunities in the healthcare industry today! You willlearn how to accurately code diagnoses andprocedures on patient health records to ensure properreimbursement. This course is designed to preparestudents for the AAPC (Certified Professional Coder)exam (www.aapc.com). Textbooks required.



Medical Terminology: A WordAssociation Approach

This course teaches medical terminology from ananatomical approach. Root terms are divided by

each body system. The origin, a combined form, and anexample of non-medical everyday usage is provided foreach root term. Word Associations are provided as alearning tool. Unusual and interesting information isprovided in regards to each term. Root terms arecombined with prefixes and suffixes as your learning willculminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs ofmedical notes.

154OHEA100A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OHEA100B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OHEA100C starts on 6/17/15, $159


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Patient Care TechnicianCertificate ProgramPCTs are multi-skilled and employed in various settingsincluding hospitals. Take your CNA skills up a notch ininfection control, legal/ethical responsibilities, behavioralhealth, special needs, EKG, and venipuncture. Uponcompletion you will be prepared for the NationalHealthcareer Association (NHA) certification test.Textbooks required.

COMING ON SATURDAYS IN SEPTEMBER!


Pharmacy Technician Certificate ProgramEarn professional credentials and specific skills that arein-demand! This 75 hour program will prepare you forthe pharmacy and to take the Pharmacy TechnicianCertification Board's (PTCB) exam. Course contentincludes medical terminology, reading/ interpretingprescriptions, dosage calculations, drug compounding,dispensing, and inventory control. Textbook required.



Phlebotomy Technician Certificate ProgramSixty-four hours of classroom training provides you witha complete learning experience as you work in teamspracticing on one another. The lab relies on phlebotomytechs to collect quality samples and specimens from thepatient in an atmosphere of trust and confidence.Textbook and uniform required.

154CCER901A Sat Apr 25 - Jun 20 omit 5/238:30 AM to 5:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$1699 with Dawn Cook, CMA

RN ReEntry Certificate Program- Self-paced Study ProgramThe focus of this course is to assist registered nurses toreturn to the workforce. The 40-hour self-paced courseplus a 160 clinical rotation will help participantscomplete the steps to reinstate their license with theGeorgia Board of Nursing.

COMING IN SEPTEMBER!


Phlebotomy Technician ExternshipUpon successful completion of the program andsubmission of all required paperwork, you are eligible toenroll for an externship opportunity. Acceptance isbased on instructor approval. For the externship, ahealth exam and immunization record will need to besubmitted prior to placement.

40 hours $299

Keeping Patients for Life: HealthcareCustomer Service ExcellenceWith the high expectations of the healthcare environment,healthcare leaders face a huge challenge in creating aculture of quality service with quality care that makes anexceptional impression on every patient and familymember's interaction. No matter how great the clinicalcare, when patients or family members feel that they havereceived inferior customer service, they tend to rate thequality of the overall experience as poor or lacking. Thisprogram focuses on helping clinical service professionalsmake the right impression to engage patients and familymembers for a long term patient care relationship. TopicsInclude: Communicating for Patient Rapport, HandlingProblems and Complaints, Dealing with Difficult Patients,and Maintaining a Customer-Centered Focus.

154CARE953A Sat May 309:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session$149 with Brenetia Adams-Robinson, M.B.A.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


HEALTHCARE

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SHRM Learning System forSHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPCertification Prep CertificateProgram (13 week)


Our SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preparationcourse is designed primarily for individuals seekingcredentials that focus on identifying and testing theknowledge and practical real-life experiences HRprofessionals around the world need to excel in theircareers today. This certification preparation programcovers four knowledge domains: People,Organization, Workplace and Strategy as well as eightbehavioral competencies; Leadership & Navigation,Ethical Practice, Business Acumen, RelationshipManagement, Consultation, Critical Evaluation ,Global & Cultural Effectiveness, and Communication.

154CCER401A Tue, Thu Apr 7 - May 19 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 13 SessionsDemetra Morgan, SPHR

Employment Law FundamentalsLearn the basics of employment law so you canlegally hire, evaluate, and manage employees.

154OPAR282A starts on 4/15/15 $159154OPAR282B starts on 5/20/15 $159154OPAR832C starts on 6/17/15 $159

Fundamentals of Supervision and Management

Learn the people skills required to motivate anddelegate, and learn tools for solving problems

and resolving conflicts.

154OPAR289A starts on 4/15/15 $159154OPAR289B starts on 5/20/15 $159154OPAR839C starts on 6/17/15 $159

Understanding the Human Resources Function

Learn to handle basic human resource functionsto ensure the best possible results

154OCER101A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OCER101B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OCER101C starts on 6/17/15, $159



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Online CoursesOur online courses are top quality, taught bysome of the best in their field. We offer over300 courses! There is one for you!

Here is how it works:

All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week graceperiod at the end. Two lessons are released eachweek for the six-week duration of the course. You donot have to be present when lessons are released.You will have access to all lessons until the courseends. However, the interactive discussion area thataccompanies each lesson will automatically closetwo weeks after the lesson is released. As such, westrongly recommend that you complete each lessonwithin two weeks of its release.

To learn more email Kalen at

[email protected]

INDUSTRIAL

OSHA 10 hour General IndustryThe 10-Hour OSHA Course introduces students toOSHA policies, procedures, and standards as well asgeneral industry safety and health principles covered in29 CFR 1910. Upon successful completion of thecourse, participants will receive an OSHA GeneralIndustry 10-Hour course completion card from theDepartment of Labor.

154PIND301A Fri Apr 10-179:00 AM to 3:00 PM CSU Fayette 2 Sessions$149 with William M. Liles, authorized OSHA outreach instructor

OSHA 30 hour General IndustryThe 30-Hour OSHA Course is ideal for supervisors withsafety and health responsibilities, and for safety officers.Students are provided a more detailed view of OSHApolicies, procedures, and standards as well as thegeneral safety and health principles covered in 29 CFR1910. Successful completors will receive an OSHAGeneral Industry 30-Hour course card from theDepartment of Labor.

*NOTE: The first 10 hours of the OSHA 30 course areidentical to OSHA 10. You do not need to take both courses.

154PIND302A Fri May 1 - Jun 5 omit 5/229:00 AM to 4:00 PM CSU Fayette 5 Sessions$349 with William M. Liles, authorized OSHA outreach instructor

LANGUAGES

Spanish Level 1 Part 1This course is designed to focus on the fundamentals ofgrammar usage including phonetics, vocabulary, parts ofspeech, types of sentences/expressions, present tense ofmost common regular, irregular, stem-changing verbs,and the Reflexive verbs.

154PLAN221A Sat May 2 - Jun 2010:00 AM to 12 N CSU Fayette 8 Sessions$199 with CE Instructor

154CLAN221A Wed May 6 - Jun 246:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$199 with Ophelia Rivera, MA, Certified Spanish and ESL Teacher

154CLAN221B Sat May 9 - Jun 2710:00 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$199 with Sylvia Iacobucci, native language instructor

Speed SpanishImagine yourself speaking, reading and writingSpanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! This

course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanishpronto. You’ll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanishwords together to form sentences. In no time at all, you’llbe able to go into any Spanish speaking situation andconverse in Spanish. íQu? Bueno!


Spanish in the ClassroomLearn the essential Spanish for teachers so youcan communicate effectively with your Spanish-

speaking students and parents.


American Sign Language 1Learn to communicate using American Sign Language(ASL). Students will learn the major components of ASL,develop basic conversational skil ls, and get anintroduction to Deaf Culture. Textbook required.

154CLAN201 Tue Apr 21 - Jun 96:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$199 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP Certified

154PLAN201 Sat May 9 - Jun 2710:00 AM to 12 N CSU Fayette 8 Sessions$199 with Cassandra Ammons, ITP Certified

Beginning Conversational FrenchThis course will teach you how to communicateeasily and comfortably with those who speak

French. You’ll learn practical, common phrases that willmake your trip to the many French-speaking regions ofthe world more pleasant. You’ll learn dialogue specific tovarious settings, and you’ll be surprised how easy it canbe to speak another language!


Instant ItalianLearn Italian from the comfort of your home in thisfun and enjoyable online course.



INDUSTRIAL • LANGUAGES


Home Buying SeminarLimited Seating. Free Homebuyers Toolkit to registeredattendees. Registered participants are automaticallyentered in a Drawing for a $25 American Express GiftCard. In just 45 days, you could own your own homefor the same amount you are paying in Rent. ComeJoin Us and Get Ready to Own Your Dream Home in2015. Exciting seminar provides information to prepareyou for the adventure.

Featuring Step-By-Step instructions for Homebuying.Topics includes:

• How To Get the Best Mortgage Rates• Where to Find Down Payment Assistance• Secrets to Buying Foreclosures, ShortSales, HUD Homes, Lease purchases and much more.

• Why you should get PreApproved versus PreQualified for a Loan

• How much house can you afford• Helpful Hints To Improve your Credit Scores• Dirty Little Secrets about RENT-TO-OWN• Compelling Reasons to Fire your Landlord This Year• A 45-day plan to owning your Dream Home

12 N to 2:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 SessionFREE with Marion Webb, managing broker and realestate company owner

154CSAT04R on Sat Apr 25154CSAT04S on Sat May 30154CSAT04T on Sat Jun 27

Creating a Resume That Works for YouIn a competitive job market, a resume is all you have toget noticed. This workshop will include advice and tipson how to improve your resume. Learn about the mostcommon resume mistakes and how to avoid them.

153CSATO3 Sat Mar 2810:00 AM to 11:30 AM CE Main Campus 1 SessionFREE with Albertine Robinson, human resourcesprofessional

Basic Guidelines to Become a U.S. CitizenAre you ready to become a U.S. Citizen? Be sure tomeet all eligibility requirements before you apply. Wewill give you the basic guidance to understand thenaturalization process.

153CSATO4 Sat Apr 2510:00 AM to 11:30 AM CE Main Campus 1 SessionFREE with Ken Lawson, Esq. Anamaria Crane, LLM

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Register for one or all of these FREE Seminars:

REGISTER at least ONE WEEKprior to course start date!

Check out Exciting FREE Saturday Sessionsfor May and June!

Visit www.clayon.edu/conted for information and to register.


The Music Preparatory School at Clayton State University

Private music lessons and classes with our faculty ofprofessional musicians are available to the community for amodest fee in the Music Preparatory School. Piano, violin,voice, saxophone, and other instruments are available byrequest. All instruction takes place in the Music EducationBuilding, adjacent to beautiful Spivey Hall, on the campusof Clayton State University. We welcome adults andchildren ages 6 and up. Twice yearly, students areinvited to perform in recitals in Spivey Hall.

Spring Session 2, 2015March 16 – May 16

Summer Session (5- or 8-week option)Registration begins May 4June 1 – August 1

Further information is available from:Dr. Carol Payne, Director(678) 466-5600 • [email protected]://www.clayton.edu/vpa/music/preparatoryschool

HOW TO REGISTER:

Printed registration forms are available in the Music Education Building and can bedownloaded from our website. Tuition fees are listed on registration forms. Payment maybe made by check, money order or credit card.

www.clayton.edu/vpa/music/preparatoryschool

The Music Preparatory School is a community engagement arm of the Clayton StateUniversity Division of Music. The Music Preparatory School provides professional musicinstruction to area children and adults in preparation for professional advancement or forlifelong musical enjoyment. Additional instruction may be provided by selectundergraduate university music students under the direct supervision of Clayton StateUniversity Division of Music faculty.

LIFE ENRICHMENT

Sewing ILearn sewing skills including: taking body measurements,layout options, facing, gathers, pockets, zippers, hemsand handstitches, and selecting patterns, fabrics, andequipment. Students will make a simple dress, shorts,slacks or shirt. Each student must bring a portable sewingmachine to class.

154CLEI900 Sat Apr 4 - May 912 N to 2:00 PM CE Main Campus 6 Sessions$129 with Angela Worrell, professional tailor and seamstress

LOGISTICS / TRANSPORTATION

Importing to the U.S.Get a comprehensive overview of the requirements toimport goods into the United States. Topics to be coveredinclude the following:

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Mission and Organization

• Entry of Goods• Informed Compliance• Invoices• Assessment of Duty• Classification and Value• Marking• Special Requirements• Foreign Trade Zones

154CARE505B Sat Apr 119:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session$299 with Donna Mullins, president, LCB, CCS, CES

Ensuring an Effective Export ManagerCompliance ProgramHaving an export management and compliance program(EMCP) will help prevent our U.S.-origin dual-use goodsand technologies from being used against us, and in thatregard, the jobs of all involved with exporting have anational security component to them. A well-implementedEMCP will help companies to thrive and will serve as amitigating factor in an enforcement proceeding.

Topics to be covered: • Mapping Out Your Compliance Strategy• Management Commitment• Risk Assessment• Writing an EMCP• Compliance Training• Export Compliance Security and Screening• Procedures for Implementing Checks and Screeningsand Addressing Vulnerabilities.

• Freight Forwarder Guidance• Recordkeeping• Export Compliance Monitoring and Auditing/Assessing• Handling and Reporting Export Compliance Problemsand Violations, and Taking Corrective Actions

154CARE506A Tue, Thu May 12-146:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 2 Sessions$299 with Donna Mullins, president, LCB, CCS, CES

Starting Your Own Importing andExporting BusinessOur Import/Export Program can open an excit ingemployment opportunity for you. There are numeroussmall business advancements emerging in today's globalmarketplace, however, none as solid and exciting as theinternational trade business. Success in this area isunlimited.

154CARE510B Sat Jun 6-201:00 PM to 3:00 PM CE Main Campus 3 Sessions$129 with Donna Mullins, president, LCB, CCS, CES

MANAGEMENT

Building Teams That WorkWhat are the secrets to managing successfulteams in the workplace? Explore communication

techniques and problem-solving skills that will help youget your team on track in no time.

154OMAN128A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OMAN128B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OMAN128C starts on 6/17/15, $159

LeadershipGain the respect and admiration of others, exertmore control over your destiny, and enjoy

success in your professional and personal life.

154OMAN854A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OMAN854B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OMAN854C starts on 6/17/15, $159

Exceptional LeadershipThis course teaches you to become a leader throughunderstanding yourself and others using positiveinfluence. Course fee includes DiSC assessment andConflict Mode Inventory for each participant.

154PCER549A Fri Apr 17 - May 89:00 AM to 12 N CSU Fayette 4 Sessions$399 with Julie Crewsmanagement consultant and coach

Sucessful SupervisorThe course is designed to help newly appointedsupervisors successfully maneuver through the maze ofeffectively leading and motivating others. You willunderstand the basic tenants of leadership, the strategiesthat undergird motivation, motivating team memberengagement, effectively communicating, resolvingconflict, and building a team that gets results. Course feeincludes DiSC assessment.

154PARE556A Fri Jun 5-269:00 AM to 12 N CSU Fayette 4 Sessions$399 with Julie Crewsmanagement consultant and coach


LIFE ENRICHMENT • LOGISTICS / TRANSPORTATION • MANAGEMENT

ONLINE MARKETING

Online Marketing for Business OwnersThis course will teach the fundamentals of using theinternet for your business. After completion, you will havea better understanding of how to generate leads onlinefor your business, how to track where your customers arecoming from and how to communicate with themeffectively so that your business can grow using theinternet as a tool. Please bring your midday meal for aworking lunch. You will need to bring your laptop andpersonal flash drive (at least 4GB) to save coursematerials.

153CARE960A Thu Mar 269:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session$129 with Lincoln Parks, technology management andproject planning professional

154CARE960C Sat Apr 119:00 AM to 4:00 PM CE Main Campus 1 Session$129 with Lincoln Parks, technology management andproject planning professional

Marketing Your Business on the InternetDevelop an Internet marketing plan for yourbusiness that incorporates SEO, advertising,

email, social media, and more.

154OARE124A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OARE124B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OARE124C starts on 6/17/15, $159

PHOTOGRAPHY

Digital Photography IWhether you are brand new to the digital world, or haverecently taken the step from a basic “point and shoot”digital camera to advancing to a DSLR (Digital SingleLens Reflex) camera, this course will help to take theguesswork out and become more comfortable with thisnew technology. This course will teach you how to useyour digital camera to create great photos – not just“snapshots.” You will learn about different lenses, whenand how to use them, the use of available light and strobephotography, establishing digital files, and how to printyour photos. DSLR camera required. There will be (1)class field trip that will be one of the class meetings. Dateto be identified at first class meeting.

154CLEI801 Thu May 14 - Jun 186:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus 6 Sessions$129 with Joe Sebo, professional photographer

154 PLEI801 Fri May 15 - Jun 1910:00 AM to 12 N CSU Fayette 6 Sessions$129 with Robert W. Johnson, professional photographer

Digital Photography IIIf you enjoyed Digital Photography I, or just want to digdeeper into the world of digital photography, this class isfor you! Prerequisites: Digital Photography I orcomparable experience. Students who have not takenDigital Photography I should receive advisement from theinstructor before registering for Level II. There will be (1)field trip that will count towards a class meeting. Date tobe identified at first class meeting. DSLR camera required.

161CLEI702A Thu Aug 6 - Sep 106:30 PM to 8:30 PM CE Main Campus 6 Sessions$129 with Joe Sebo, professional photographer

161PLEI702B Fri Aug 7 - Sep 1110:00 a.m. to 12 Noon CSU Fayette 6 Sessions$129 with Robert W. Johnson, professional photographer

Digital Photography Portraiture Workshop Would you like to take better pictures, consistently? Doyou want to get more organized with your digital photocollection, or edit your digital images to make each onelook its best? In three sessions, this hands-on coursecovers the skills that are needed to become a better digitalphotographer. You will learn about camera skills, lighting,image editing, the RAW file format, and participate in amock photo shoot. Bring your camera and equipment toevery class. The third class is completely online. DSLRcamera recommended, not required.

154PLEI804A Sat Jun 6, 13, 2010:00 AM to 3:00 PM CSU Fayette 3 Sessions$139 with Jestein C. Futrell, professional photographer

Discover Digital PhotographyJoin us and explore the world of digitalphotography! Completely rewritten and updated,

Discover Digital Photography introduces the technologythat has catapulted the photographic world into the 21stcentury. You’ll explore a broad overview of the basics ofdigital photography, including equipment, software, andpractical uses. We’ll discuss different types of digitalcameras, from phones and tablets to digital SLRs, all ofwhich offer a wide array of photographic options. We’llalso help you decide what type of equipment fits yourneeds, and you’ll have hands-on exercises so you canexplore the areas that interest you.



ONLINE MARKETING • PHOTOGRAPHY

Sasha Cokuslu, Digital Photography Student

Photoshop CS6 for the Digital Photographer

Adobe’s Photoshop CS6 is a powerful softwaresolution providing support and specialized

editing tools for digital photographers and graphic artists.In this course, you’ll master techniques to make the mostof your digital images and add a professional polish toyour work. Designed for those with no image-editingexperience, this class will take you from novice toaccomplished photo editor.


PROFESSIONAL SECURITY

Professional InvestigatorCertificate ProgramPursue a career as a private investigator or privatesecurity agent. This course meets the licensingrequirements of the Georgia Board of PrivateDetectives and Security Agencies necessary toobtain a private detective and/or security agencylicense. Classroom instruction includes topics suchas interviewing suspects and witnesses, how toconduct crime scene searches, computer andcourthouse searches, police photography, and otherbasic information necessary to the private security orprivate detective fields.

COMING THIS FALL!


PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project Management Certificate ProgramProject Management Institution’s (PMI’s) PMPCertification exam is based off its well-known ProjectManagement Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 5thedit ion. Upon successful completion of theCertification Prep program, participants who meetPMI exam requirements are better prepared to passthe PMP certification exam. The program focuses onPMBOK theory and concepts and provides afoundation for the application of that knowledge onthe scenario-based certification exam. Core topicsinclude the 10 PMBOK Knowledge Areas.

154CCER082A Mon, Wed May 4 - Jul 16:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 18 Sessions$1999 with Lou Hampton, PMP

Project Management FundamentalsThis course teaches you to understand the fundamentalknowledge, terminology, and processes of effectiveproject management, and techniques such as critical pathplanning, performance reporting, planning and scheduling,After the completion of this course, you will possess thenecessary preparation to sit for Project ManagementInstitute’s CAPM (Certif ied Associate in ProjectManagement) exam. Textbook required.

154CARE085A Tue Apr 14 - May 266:00 PM to 9:30 PM CE Main Campus 7 Sessions$399 with Kevin G. Postich, MBA, PMP

Project Management ApplicationsExperienced project manager teaches you tricksof the project management trade.

154OCER500A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OCER500B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OCER500C starts on 6/17/15, $159

Project Management FundamentalsGain the skills you’ll need to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management

154OPAR100A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OPAR100B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OPAR100C starts on 6/17/15, $159

What is Agile?Agile software development refers to a group ofsoftware development methodologies based oniterative development, where requirements andsolutions evolve through collaboration betweenself-organizing cross-functional teams. The Agilemovement proposes alternatives to traditionalproject management. Agile approaches aretypically used in software development to helpbusinesses respond to unpredictability.

Introduction to AgileThis course overviews the Agile framework,the different methods, Agile principles,

common pitfalls in transitioning to an Agile methodology,and how to overcome those challenges. It also walks youthrough the foundation of the Scrum framework, Scrumteam, Scrum events, and Scrum artifacts.

154CARE952A Tue May 12 - Jun 306:00 PM to 9:00 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$595 with Jowanna Daley, MBA, PMP, CSP, CSM


PHOTOGRAPHY • PROFESSIONAL SECURITY • PROJECT MGMT.

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20 SPRING 2015 | REGISTER NOW! Limted spaces available.

Emerging Administrators Academy (Emerging AD) will providehands-on training by athletic directors and senior administrators tothose who are interested in pursuing or advancing a career inIntercollegiate Athletics. These unique instructors have gained theirexperience and insight from working within the industry and aregiving back by facilitating the development and training of the nextgeneration of collegiate athletic administrators.

JULY 12-14, 2015

Clayton State University is proud to partnerwith Emerging AD to offer this dynamic conference!

CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

For more specific information about the conference and a list of speakers,go to www.emergingad.com

PriorityRegistration Deadline

MAY 1

SIX SIGMA

What is Six Sigma? Did you know…Six Sigma provides education and skills so thatprofessionals can lead and manage processimprovement in any organization. Six Sigmaexperts espouse a management methodologythat improves process and quality.

Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate ProgramThis program is a comprehensive, hands-onexperience with the SSGB body of knowledge-asenriched by the Instructor, technology, DMAIC Tools,and participants' experiences. Please bring apotential business process improvement opportunityto the first class. Textbook required.

154CCER081A Sat Apr 11 - Jun 13 omit 5/238:00 AM to 11:00 AM CE Main Campus 9 Sessions$599 with Jea R. Gackowski, I.E., L.C.B., C.E.S., C.I.S.

Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate ProgramSix Sigma Certification is one of the fundamentals inmaintaining the quality level within any organization.Our program provides working knowledge and skillsso that you can lead and manage processimprovements. You will be seen as someone who iscapable of completing difficult tasks. It is especiallyimpressive when you do that on your own time.

COMING ON SAT IN AUGUST!


Six Sigma Black Belt II This course is Part II of the Six Sigma Black BeltCertificate Program. You will build on the foundation thatyou learned in Part I. Successful completion of both partswill prepare you for success at work and on thecertification exam.

154CCER0802A Sat Apr 11 - Jun 1311:30 AM to 3:30 PM CE Main Campus 9 Sessions$1599 with Jea R. Gackowski, I.E., L.C.B., C.E.S., C.I.S.

Six Sigma: Total Quality ApplicationsLearn to apply the elements and methods of SixSigma to achieve the highest possible quality.

154OSIX558A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OSIX558B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OSIX558C starts on 6/17/15, $159

Six Sigma: Total Quality FundamentalsLearn the basics of total quality management.

154OSIX122A starts on 4/15/15, $159154OSIX122B starts on 5/20/15, $159154OSIX122C starts on 6/17/15, $159

VOICE / ENTERTAINMENT

Introduction to ScreenwritingLearn everything you need to know to write agreat script, from structure, character creation,

and dialogue to marketing and selling your screenplay.


Voice Over Certificate ProgramStudents will study voice delivery, how to approachdifferent kinds of scripts and copy, microphonetechniques and studio etiquette with a working voiceover professional.

A professional demo is produced with the aim to getregular work in the voice over industry.

154CCER400A Mon May 11 - Jun 296:00 PM to 9:45 PM CE Main Campus 8 Sessions$799 with Vince Bailey, voice over artist and announce


SIX SIGMA • VOICE / ENTERTAINMENT

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

SMART OPTION STUDENT LOANSSmart Option Loans for Continuing Education are available through Sallie Maeand may be tax-deductible.

Pay more now: (Interest Repayment)Pay interest while in school and have a shorter repayment period after school to save an average of30% on your total loan cost compared to our deferred repayment option. Minimum: $1,000.

Pay less now: (Fixed Repayment)Pay just $25 per month while in school and have a shorter repayment period after school to save anaverage of 20% on your total loan cost compared to our deferred repayment option. Minimum:$1,000.

Apply with no obligation at: http://salliemae.com/im_applying/ smart-option-checklist.htm or 1-800-472-5543

1. After entering your contact information, when prompted fo the state your school is in, select Georgia.

2. Select CLAYTON STATE U - CONT ED MORROW – 008976-97. (This code must be used.)3. Click Continue.4. Enter your credit information.5. Within three days of loan approval, please contact Kalen Strader at (678) 466-5114 for

further instructions.

MILITARY EDUCATION BENEFITS

Various GI Bills are available for many different types of Education Programs. You are just a fewsteps away from finding out if you are eligible to receive Education benefits. All information can becompleted online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/. If you don’t have the capability to apply online, youcan call 1-888-GI BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).

If you are the spouse of military personnel, you may be eligible for Education benefits also. For moreinformation, please call 1-800-342-9647 to speak with a MyCAA Career and Education Consultant.

UNEMPLOYED?Need assistance to return to the workforce? You mayqualify for training under the Workforce Investment Act.

Visit the training website at:www.atlantaregional.com/workforcesolutions/training-and-education-servicesto determine your eligibility. If you have questions,please call the following:

Clayton, Fayette, Henry Counties: (770) 960-2172South Fulton County: (770) 306-5202

Dekalb County: (404) 687-3400

Go to www.atlantaregional.com/wiatraining.

Financial Assistance ResourcesSince the Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education does notoffer degree-seeking credit, we are unable to process traditional forms offinancial aid such as HOPE Grant or Scholarship, Pell Grant, etc. You do notneed to complete a FAFSA form for our courses. We do have the following optionsfor financial assistance:

Clayton State University does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color national origin, sex, disability or age inits programs and activities. The following person hasbeen designated to handle inquiries regarding thenondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources:(678) 466-4230.

Statements made in this publication are for informationalpurposes only. Clayton State University reserves the rightto change, cancel or reschedule any course for anypurpose without actual notice to any individual. However,every effort will be made to notify registrants of any suchchanges. If a course is cancelled by the institution, theregistration fee will be refunded in full and constitute thesole remedy for any course cancellation.

ALUMNI DISCOUNT: Clayton State University Centerfor Continuing Education gives a 10% discount on courseregistration fees to dues-paying members of the ClaytonState University Alumni Association. Please use theAlumni Discount Request form on our CE website atwww.clayton.edu/conted. Click on forms. The requestneeds to be our sent to and approved by Leila Tatum,Director of Alumni Relations, who will confirm currentstatus with the association. She will forward the requestto the Center so that the member will be contacted andregistration completed. This discount is valid withregistrations for alumni, spouse and children. Onlinecourses and some others may be excluded.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: To successfully complete acourse and receive a certificate with CEUs, you mustattend 80% of the class sessions, actively participate andcomplete all course requirements. Courses with four orless sessions require 100% attendance.

BOOKS AND SUPPLIES: Some courses require thestudent to purchase books and supplies that may not beincluded in the course fee. Information about the suppliesand books (title, author and ISBN) is posted on ourwebsite and will be printed on receipts. Students maychoose to use the Clayton State University Bookstore onmain campus, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

CHILDREN: Most of our courses have been developedfor adult learners, therefore, we have a minimum age of16 years to attend our courses. Unattended children arenot allowed at any of our continuing education locationsdue to safety reasons.

CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY PRIVILEGES:As a Clayton State University Continuing Educationstudent, you may use the Clayton State University Libraryduring the time that you are enrolled in continuingeducation courses. Please take a copy of your CE receipt

and a valid Georgia driver's license to the library to utilizeresource materials and to check out books.

Please check the website for current operating hours:http://www.clayton.edu/library.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the case of any weather thatmight cause a disruption in the normal events, ClaytonState University has an Emergency Weather Plan thatincludes the Office of University Relations contacting awide variety of Metro Atlanta news media outlets thatreport weather-related closings. In case of a weatherrelated closing, or any other type of emergency closing,the University has an extensive media contact list forsuch emergency situations. For information about allradio and TV outlets that will be contacted upon closing,please visit the University’s main webpage atwww.clayton.edu. During any potential emergencyweather situation, information about Clayton State’s planswill also be available on the University’s web page andthrough the University’s main telephone number (678-466-4000). Please do not call the Office of Public Safety,or the Office of University Relations.

At times of bad weather or other emergencies, Universityofficials make decisions on whether or not to close thecampus based on public safety reports and otherconsiderations. In such cases, the safety and security ofthe majority of students is a prime consideration. If theUniversity is closed, then classes are cancelled for allstudents. If the institution remains open, we recognizethat there may be special circumstances that pertain toindividual students that are more serious than those thatapply to the majority. So, students are advised to usetheir best judgment about their safety and that of theirfamilies in those situations, and to consult with individualfaculty members about making up lost time. In the eventthat other instructional sites are closed, every effort willbe made to contact students and instructors by phoneand/or email.

OUR BUILDING AND OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED THEFOLLOWING DATES: May 23-25.

INVOICE POLICY: In some instances your companymay offer to pay for your course. We can invoice themdirectly if you supply us with your company’s purchaseorder or educational voucher. Please check our InvoicePolicy on our website at http://www.clayton.edu/conted/policies-and-procedures for more details.

MILITARY EDUCATION BENEFITS: Various GI Bills areavailable for many different types of Education Programs.You are just a few steps away from finding out if you areeligible to receive Education benefits. All information can


REGISTER TODAY!

We accept cash (in person only), checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover andcompany purchase orders. Make checks payable to Clayton State University. Check payments must be received atleast 10 days before course start date. Payment in full must be received when you register.

Use our online registration system atwww.conted.clayton.edu.

Walk in registration is held Monday throughFriday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Use your credit/debit card by calling (678)466-5050 during office hours.

Use your credit/debit card; you may FAX yourcompleted registration form to (678) 466-5089.

Download, print, and fill out a registration formfrom our website and return it to:

Center for Continuing EducationClayton State University2000 Clayton State BoulevardMorrow, GA 30260

be completed online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/. If you don'thave the capability to apply online, you can call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to have a form mailed to you.

If you are the spouse of military personnel, you may beeligible for Education benefits also. Up to $4000 in tuitionassistance is available to spouses of active duty servicemembers in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2 and 01-02. Formore information, please call 1-800-342-9647 to speakwith a MyCAA Career and Education Consultant.

REFUND POLICY: Clayton State University Center forContinuing Education is self-supporting, so studentregistration fees must cover the costs associated withdeveloping and delivering high quality courses.

IF WE CANCEL A COURSE: Each course is closelymonitored to ensure sufficient enrollment. Fivebusiness days prior to the start date, if we do not havesufficient enrollment to cover our costs, we may haveto cancel or postpone the course. We will notifystudents by phone and email. Students may choose toreceive a full refund or transfer to a different course.Before a transfer is completed, any differences inregistration fees will be refunded, if amount of newcourse is less than original fee, or must be paid, if feefor new course is greater than original fee.

IF YOU WITHDRAW FROM A COURSE ORTRANSFER TO ANOTHER COURSE: You will becharged a 15% processing fee and receive thefollowing:

85% refund for all withdrawals or credit towards atransfer made ten or more business days before thestart date of the course

35% refund for all withdrawals or credit towards atransfer made three to nine business days beforethe start of the course

0% refund or credit made the day before the startdate of the course or anytime following.

NOTE: Only ONE transfer is allowed.

Please allow two weeks for refunds to be processed.You may choose to send a substitute at no charge.Please call (678) 466-5050 to make change. Checkrefunds are subject to a ten day business hold fromthe date of the check to ensure that funds havecleared out bank. If you paid by credit card, youraccount will be credited. Failure to attend a courseDOES NOT constitute a formal withdrawal.

RETURN CHECK POLICY: Clayton State University willimpose a $30.00 charge for all returned checks. You willbe notified and not allowed to return to class untilpayment and NSF fee are paid.

SPECIAL NEEDS: In order to participate or receivebenefit of continuing education programs, any personwho can provide documentation of one or moredisabilities may be eligible for disability services. Studentsrequesting interpreters, assistance obtaining books ontap, special seating, Brail le, arrangements toaccommodate personal attendants and use of specialequipment must request services one month prior toanticipated time of enrollment. Less specializedaccommodations may be requested two weeks prior tothe first week of course. For more information or torequest disability services, please call (678) 466-5445.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER MEMBERSHIPS: Alimited number of Laker Community memberships andtennis memberships are available to members of thegeneral community. Please check the following websitefor more information:

http://adminservices.clayton.edu/recwell/fitnesscenter/membership.htm

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: By enrolling in aClayton State University Center for Continuing Educationclass, students agree to conduct themselves at all timesin a manner conducive to the promotion of a positive andpleasant learning environment for themselves and others.Bell igerent, abusive, profane, threatening and/orinappropriate behavior on the part of students is aviolation of the Clayton State University Student Code ofConduct. Possession, consumption of or the furnishing ofalcoholic beverages or drugs on the Clayton StateUniversity campus or any area affiliated with ClaytonState University is prohibited. Students who are found inviolation of the Code of Conduct may be subject toimmediate dismissal and may be prohibited fromregistering for additional Continuing Education classes.

All Continuing Education students are expected to upholdthe highest honor and integrity in completing classassignments. Plagiarism, cheating and all other forms ofacademic dishonesty are expressly forbidden. A studentengaging in, or assisting others to engage in, such actswill result in dismissal without refund and may beprohibited from registering for additional ContinuingEducation classes. CEUs will not be awarded and afailing grade will be assigned on the student’s transcript(if applicable).

Clayton State University Student Code of Conduct can befound at: http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/47/docs/code-conduct-2013-14.pdf.

TRANSCRIPTS: If you want a listing of the courses youhave taken in the last three years, you can go online tohttp://www.clayton.edu/conted/policies-and-proceduresand click on Transcripts for complete directions to printit yourself. If you need an official listing sent to aschool or employer, p lease go to same l ink todownload a to download the Transcript Request Form.There is no fee for transcripts. Transcripts only includecompleted courses.

Clayton State University Center for Continuing Education2000 Clayton State BoulevardMorrow, GA 30260Fax: (678) 466-5089


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Start Training This Summer for a Careerin Georgia’s Growing Film andEntertainment Industry!

FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA CENTERBarton Bond, Director

Georgia has become the third-busiest statein the nation (behind California and NewYork) in terms of film and televisionproduction with $5.1 billion in economicactivity in 2014.

Digital Film Technician IThe Digital Film Technician Training Program isGeorgia’s only comprehensive non-credit below-the-linefilm crew training. In two courses over six months,students train on industry-standard equipment; learn film-set procedures, nomenclature, organizational structure,set etiquette, and networking. Training is provided inlighting, grip, sound, camera assist, art department,locations, and script supervision. Classes are held in ournewly renovated 10,000 square foot studio space – oneof the largest teaching studios in the country.

154FILM101 Tue, Thu Jun 16 - Sep 312:30 PM to 4:00 PM CE Jonesboro 24 Sessions / $999

154FILM102 Tue, Thu Jun 16 - Sep 36:00 PM to 9:30 PM CE Jonesboro 24 Sessions / $999

Digital Film Technician IIThis course is designed to help students achieve a levelof f i lm/media production skil ls that wil l promoteemployability and/or the ability to become independentcontractors in the film industry. Classes will focus on pre-production and actual hands-on production of severalshooting projects conducted in collaboration with localindependent filmmakers, commercial and industrialproducers, webisode creators, etc. Students will haveopportunities network with and receive mentoring fromlocal production professionals. The course will include afi lm industry safety training module developed inconjunction with IATSE Local 479. Prerequisite: FilmTech I

154FILM200 Mon, Wed Jun 15 – Sep 26:00 PM to 9:30 PM CE Jonesboro 24 Sessions / $1199

Pre- and Post-Production Film EditingIntroduction to Editing. Have you wanted to become aprofessional in the film industry? Always been fascinatedby how a movie is put together once the cameras arewrapped? Join award-winning filmmaker Akil DuPont asyou learn how to use the industry standard video editingsoftware, Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, to edit films andvideos. You will learn how to use the power of AdobePremiere Pro CS6 to edit your movies, music videos, anddocumentaries to enhance the project's original vision,professionally polish your image and sound, conquermistakes from set, and much more!

154FILM400 Wed Jun 17 - Sep 26:30 PM to 9:00 PM CSU-Music Building 12 Sessions$399

Digital Music, Video Production, and Entertainment BusinessThis course is designed for individuals who are seeking acareer in the music and entertainment industry as motionpicture and television soundtrack developers, commercialsongwriters, music and video producers, and concertaudio engineers. You will also learn the business end ofthe industry – contract negotiations, retaining rights toyour music, packaging, marketing, and merchandising.Instructor Stanley Johnson has worked in theentertainment arena for years as an entertainer (formermember of Kool & the Gang), and as a business advisor(including a year with the Jacksons).

154FILM300 Check website for class schedule / $1599

NEW CLASSES COMING SOON:Set Construction, Storyboarding, andAdvanced Editing

www.clayton.edu/film-and-digital-media

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