1999-2007, UniversalClass, UniversalClass.com List of Instructor-led, online courses in Self-Help . http://www.universalclass.com/i/subjects/self-help.htm Improve your health and your life through nutrition and exercise. Create nutrition and health goals to motivate you to become a healthier you. Make meaningful, lasting changes to your diet that last. Review the digestion process and how our body would digest some pizza. Learn some real benefits of eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. Review some tips on including more fruits and vegetables in your schedule. Discover the difference between good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates. Understand how to include more fiber in your eating habits, and the benefits of doing so. Review the importance of eating healthy choices of protein. Learn how to make healthy protein choices. Read about cholesterol and the difference between 'LDL' and 'HDL'. Uncover some benefits of including enough calcium in your diet, and how to prevent osteoporosis. Learn what vitamins are. Read some tips on how to choose a vitamin supplement. Find out some health hazards of being underweight or overweight. Discover some healthy ways to change your weight. Check out some real health benefits of including exercise in your schedule. Read and choose some ways to motivate you to exercise. Become a more energetic you with some tips on how to increase your energy through nutrition and exercise. Review some tips on how to decrease stress with nutrition and exercise. Distinguish the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance, and see how the body responds to a food allergy. Assess when to seek medical attention for a food allergy. Read some tips on how to avoid a food allergy or food intolerance. Incorporate healthy nutrition and exercise habits in your routine so that you can be healthier, have more energy, and feel great! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550078.htm Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:25:46 GMT B. Wills Medical Care Skills Beauty Lessons Health is defined as an optimal state of physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well being. The same explanation applies to wellness. It's like that old saying 'You don't have anything if you don't have your health.' Our birth certificates don't have an expiration date. We're entitled to a lifetime of wellness. But we have to earn it. This Lifetime Wellness course will give you a blueprint to help you feel alive, vital, confident and experience a state of well-being. Treatment of disease may save lives, but it rarely results in wellness behavior and a feeling of well-being. Medical treatments rarely result in the ability to make healthier choices and deal with stress in a positive way. Can you actually exercise your mind back to wellness? Why not? Tune in to the messages your body is sending you; learn to take charge of your body composition and ways to nourish your body with fitness. Get the jump on nutrition by making good choices. New is only new for a day but personal growth never quits. Whether you're contemplating a second career or getting fit inside and out, this Lifetime Wellness course will help you design an entire existence worth of living. Learn a new prospective on weight and diet, and the importance of exercise to maintain good health. You'll explore new ways to define yourself, not only by past accomplishments but by the possibilities you create for the future. Lifetime Wellness gives you all the tools to create a lifetime of fulfillment at any age. So join us today. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550057.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:04:06 GMT B. Wills Self-Improvement Reiki Studies Medical Care Skills How To Cope and Live with an Illness Beauty Lessons Want to become a massage therapist? According to US Department of Labor, massage therapy job opportunities are poised to grow at double the rate of other jobs. This practice-based course will teach you everything about the massage therapy and how to perform those massage techniques. Students will learn the history of massage therapy, methods and types of massages, practice-oriented massage techniques, ethics of massage therapy, how to set up massage business, massage marketing tips, etc. This course is divided into the following 16 comprehensive lessons: History of Massage Therapy: An Introduction Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology Types of Massage Methods of Massage I, II, III, and IV Massage as Alternative Treatment I and II Massage Therapy for Women Massage for Babies Eco-Friendly Massage Practices Ethics and Good Practices in Massage Setting up of Massage Therapy Business Frequently Asked Questions and Resources Glossary Terms This course offers a learning platform for massage therapy students and practitioners to develop and enhance skills in applying massage techniques, such as Hot Stone Massage, Foot Massage, Back Massage, Relaxing Hands and Arms Massage, and Fur massage to name a few. If you are interested in learning the massage therapy or upgrading your massage skills, this course will exceed your expectation by making you an expert in massage therapy. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33895.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:43:49 GMT B. Wills Therapy and Counseling Reiki Studies New Age Studies Medical Care Skills How To Cope and Live with an Illness Beauty Lessons Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art that is designed to help you improve your life personally and professionally. The Chinese believe that your environment has a large effect on you mentally and your physical well-being. When you are unbalanced in your life, you open yourself up to negative emotions and illness. However, when you are balanced in your life, you open yourself up to greater wealth and health. Much of what is utilized in feng shui is interior decorating designed to align your home or office with the various elements of the universe and create harmony in your life based upon your specific personal requirements. Throughout this course, you will learn how to use feng shui in your personal life step by step. Each lesson will guide you through the next step in the process of feng shui. From determining whether you are yin or yang, what type of occupation you have, to the type of personality you have based upon your birth stars, you will learn how all of these elements combine and how to harmonize them in your home. Additionally, you will be able to assess other members of your family living in your home and harmonize your birth stars and element with the others in your home. This harmony is created by learning how to determine which elements in your home work for you or against you, as well as the various colors and types of surfaces that should be used within your home. Finally, you will learn how to cleanse your home of not only clutter, but also ill spirits and memories that may be inhibiting you. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550111.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:27:46 GMT S. Walker New Age Studies Owning a home business can be one of the most rewarding career moves you will ever make. Not only do you get the freedom of answering only to yourself, but our increasingly Internet-savvy society makes reaching out to worldwide consumers easier than ever. Whether you are tired of a nine-to-five work schedule or you are bursting with ideas for ways to make money, there are countless reasons to consider working from home and being your own boss. However, small businesses are not always successful. Oftentimes, a lack of poor financial planning is at fault. Sometimes it's not having the right permits or licenses. Other times, it's simply that you don't know how to manage your time or where to look for help. These should never be a reason for failure. This course is designed to provide you with everything you need to know to start on your path toward home business success. From determining whether or not you're suited to become a business owner to providing information on the tax implications of hiring employees, this Home Business E-Course is a comprehensive source of tips, tools, and tricks of the trade. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550094.htm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT C. Addington Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities Retirement for many of us can already be a fact of life. For others, it is looming on the horizon and the closer we get the more uneasy we feel about that next step. We are filled with questions about just how we will pay for our retirement. What will it cost? How much will you get from Social Security? What if you do not wish to quit working entirely, but are being forced into retirement by your company? Are you ready for retirement emotionally? There are many questions about retirement, mainly because retirement is now considered a phase of our lives rather than a couple years spent marking time after we stop working. The latest statistics indicate that most people who retire today can look forward to decades of time spent in retirement, and with that much time on our hands, it is imperative that we plan carefully. We need to develop a financial plan. We need to develop a health and exercise plan. We need to develop and emotional and social support plan. This online class will address a number of these issues and give you a place to start. Financial concerns regarding IRA's, insurance, and what you should do with your house will be addressed. Specific health recommendations will be made to maximize your physical condition during retirement. And what about your social and family relationships? Most of us have allowed these very important relationships to lapse when our happiness during retirement is actually based on them. Finally, we will talk about how to prepare for retirement and what you will do with your time. There are many of us who really wanted to do something else with our lives. Once you retire from your 'real' job, you may be very pleasantly surprised to realize that you can now finally pursue the life of your dreams. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550163.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT M. Coburn Money Making Strategies and Qualities The individual who pursues a career as a mediator can look forward to a job that is personally satisfying and financially rewarding. With its emphasis on fairness and cooperation, this career is an ideal choice for those who are empathetic and want to help others bring their conflicts to a positive resolution. Mediation allows the parties involved to reach resolutions more quickly, inexpensively, and amicably than may be possible through the court system. This Mediation 101 course is not only geared toward those who are interested in learning what it takes to become a professional mediator, but it also makes a great tool for those who will be involved in any aspect of mediation. By explaining the stages involved in the process, as well as clearly outlining the roles each party plays, this online class can help reduce anxiety and answer any questions that might have arisen over the issue of whether or not mediation is the right alternative for a particular case. From the basics of defining just what mediation entails, to the more in-depth issues surrounding mediator liability, this course creates an excellent starting point for those who would like to have a solid understanding of the process. This class also covers the types of information necessary to determine whether or not a case is a good candidate for mediation, the confidentiality issues involved, and what follow-up activities can be expected. Additionally, each section concludes with a quiz that allows you to assess your comprehension of the information presented. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550251.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Violence Prevention Strategies Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services Self-Improvement Behavior Management Yoga is accessible to everybody. A history of 5000 years is proof of how lasting and magical this exercise art really is. How many other exercises can boast worldwide acceptance? The fact is, over the past twenty years, yoga popularity has increased from minimal interest to one of the most popular exercise regimes around. With so many different yoga schools, instructors and styles, the choices can be daunting. This course is designed to give you the information you need to decide on the perfect combination that will make your practice the most enjoyable and satisfying. You will be guided through the steps for beginner yoga poses and meditation, with emphasis on concentrated deep breathing. If you're a yoga beginner and looking for a tool to help jump-start your program, this yoga course features in-depth instructions and inspiring information to introduce you to yoga. If you're interested in building a home practice area, if you're seeking the right class for seniors, if you're an over forty baby boomer looking for an exercise regimen for the rest of your life, if you're physically challenged, or if you're just interested in finding out more about yoga, take this class! You'll learn how regular practice helps to build the muscle strength required to hold yoga postures. More than that, you'll develop increased lung capacity and provide the regular stimulation to the internal organs that help to balance chemical and hormone levels. Regular assignments and instructions point the way to the correct position for balancing postures, to the extent that it becomes second nature - like riding a bicycle. Emphasis is on the latest methods to slow and calm your mind, release stress and purge your thoughts of the worries and stresses of the day. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33896.htm Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:34:39 GMT B. Wills Therapy and Counseling Self-Improvement Reiki Studies New Age Studies Medical Care Skills Beauty Lessons Wellness coaching is a relatively new field, intriguing anyone who desires to get all areas of their life into balance. This Wellness Coaching course is a general survey course designed to give you a well-rounded introduction to this exciting discipline. This self-paced class is designed to appeal to both potential clients of wellness coaching, as well as anyone interested in pursuing this career opportunity. Explore the main concentrations of wellness coaching--physical wellness, mind wellness, spiritual wellness, and financial wellness. While it's not necessary for every person to work on all of these areas, it is a wonderful and comprehensive profession for anyone with a wide variety of interests and the desire to be in charge of their own career. Wellness coaches can set their own schedule, pay rates, choose their clientele, work from nearly any location, and enjoy unlimited creativity and flexibility in their coaching approach. For potential wellness coaching clients, it's important to know what wellness coaching can and cannot offer. This course can also teach you enough basics that you may be able to apply the lessons to yourself and get the help you need without further expense or consultation. Wellness coaching can help you identify and set realistic, measurable goals, remember and act on the joys and positive memories of childhood through exploration of the five senses, and unlock the creative energy that lies in each of us. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550138.htm Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT K. Choy Therapy and Counseling Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities Hypnosis involves the practice of methodically slowing down and relaxing the body's systems until the mind reaches a state of relaxation, or light trance, which allows it to readily accept beneficial suggestions. In this course we will review hypnosis as it pertains to unwanted habits, both physical and emotional, enhancement of skills, and improving our lives, in general. Included are instructions on how to plan your sessions, how to lead yourself into a state of deep relaxation, and come up again when you are ready. You will also learn to 'script' your hypnosis sessions, by carefully crafting affirmations that go to the heart of whatever you want to work on in your life. Also provided are sample scripts to help you learn how to devise your own, as well as a worksheet form for planning out your sessions. The underlying motivation for this work is to replace and reframe negative thinking with constructive, positive thoughts and beliefs through relaxing the body into the alpha state, and suggesting succinct, positively worded ideas while the mind is open and vulnerable to suggestion. We call this course 'Reshaping Your Reality With Self-Hypnosis' because, once your thinking begins to change with the help of these lessons, your life experiences will begin to change. Dive in, have fun, and learn a new approach to life. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550106.htm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Self-Improvement Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Dream Interpretation 'A dream that is not interpreted is like a letter that has not been opened. ' ( The Talmud) Across cultures and over the ages -- since the beginning of history -- dreams and their interpretation have both intrigued and bewildered people. From the ancient Greeks and Egyptians (and the peoples before them), to the Sigmund Freud's and Carl Jung's of this world and beyond. That mysterious world we drift into and through, when we sleep, is bound by neither time nor space. It is a land where the impossible becomes possible, and the nonsensical appears completely plausible and practical. IT IS THE LAND OF DREAMS that has neither boundaries nor limitations -- a land where you can, and do, achieve whatever you aim for. BUT as with any other land you need to be able to understand, to be able to speak the language' and that is what this course is all about. We do not claim to cover everything you will want or need to know -- that would be impossible to do and misleading to claim. But after completing the course you will most certainly have the knowledge to make basic sense of your dreams and the ability to begin interpreting them correctly. Fluency will come to you with time, experience and a broadening of your skills. There is so much more we would have liked to include but the contents will most certainly ignite the torches within that will illuminate the way for you. You will learn how to become your own dream interpreter! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550125.htm Mon, 4 May 2009 15:05:24 GMT D. Mithaug Therapy and Counseling Self-Improvement Religion and Spirituality New Age Studies This course is designed to get you up to speed on the basics of business budgeting and cost cutting. You will be introduced to the different aspects of business financial tools and will have an essential primer to current business trends in cost cutting and increasing profits. At the conclusion of this course, you will understand important budgeting concepts, time tested strategies, and be able to see and easily implement savings for your company. These topics will be discussed: Business Budget- We will discuss the different aspects of a business budget and how to implement a discipline for your budget that will be reasonable for your staff. Cash Flow and Related Issues- We will cover the basics of cash flow, short-term cash flow, long-term cash flow, how they affect your PandL statement and profit sheets. Business Savings and Cost Cutting- We will discuss the various areas of savings and cost cutting to explore in your company. We will also discuss employee involvement and motivation and non-traditional areas to examine. Payroll Budgeting- We will cover the basics of payroll budgeting, essentials to keep in mind, and both the trend in handling them and some non-traditional methods. Tax Concerns- We will discuss effective strategies for managing taxes is to establish a budget for your company's taxes. Business Plan- We will cover the importance of creating a business plan, how to create one and how to make it a strong presentation. Business PandL Reports- We will take an overview of your Profit and Loss Reports, what goes where, how to read them and the essentials for a successful business manager to know. Profit Margin Guarantees and Staying in the Black- We will cover basic and popular theories and practices in the business world. Balance Sheets and the Business Cycle- We will cover the importance and uses of the company's Balance Sheet and we will briefly visit the concepts of the Business Cycle. Traps and Mishaps- We will address the dilemma of overcoming our inevitable errors in business and managementCompany Savings- We will focus on savings and how to make the most progress toward savings by utilizing the good will and brain power of your staff. You will have an overview of how to continue to increase your company's savings and how to encourage sales and staff members with rewards without giving away the savings. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550130.htm Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:19:03 GMT D. Salazar Money Making Strategies and Qualities Diversity training is not a new concept, but one that many organizations have been implementing into their training programs. The idea is that when employees are exposed to a variety of different cultures, individuals with different sexual preferences and people with various personalities, conflict may occur. Diversity training is designed to assist people in dealing with these various situations so that civil rights violations do not occur. Diversity training has been utilized in the workplace for quite some time, but often under different names such as: Race Relations Training Cross-Cultural Training Multicultural Education Diversity extends far beyond race relations in the workplace. It is not only the acceptance of people of color that upper management and CEOs are worried about, it's the acceptance of women, homosexuals and even aging individuals in the workplace. Although there are often several complaints that exist due to the diversification in employees who are hired, such as older employees don't feel as though things work as smoothly as they used to; white males complain about being overlooked for promotions; work isn't as much fun with all of the sexual harassment laws and the many other complaints that people can come up with when presented with a diverse workplace. However, diversification ensures that with properly managed employees and managers in leadership positions, the business can do nothing but grow when they expand the personalities, the racial backgrounds and the genders in the workplace. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550245.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Sociological Studies Stress is one of the most common words used in society today and a phenomenon that each one of us will experience at some point in our life. Stress affects people of all ages, professions and life situations. While we have an innate understanding of stress and what it feels like to be stressed, defining stress can be tricky because we all react to it in different ways. However, stress can be defined as a physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension caused by our exposure to different incidence or occurrences in our lives. When we respond positively to these incidence or occurrences we do not feel stress. However, the minute we are faced with an incidence or occurrences that we feel we cannot handle, we may feel our stress mounting. Stress is subjective to each individual; what can be considered a stressful event by one person may be less stressful to another. Therefore, stress is not caused by the event itself, but how an individual interprets the situation and deals with it. When an individual cannot cope with the demands placed on them and begins to feel negatively, this is considered a stress response. Even though stress has become part of our everyday life; excessive stress can affect a person's health and emotional stability. It can also affect our overall quality of life by reducing productivity, creating, or exacerbat ing , existing health problems, and contributing to premature aging. So what do we do about stress in our lives? How do we deal with it? Prevent it? This course comes in. Working through the lessons in this course will help you understand the origins of your stress and provide you with a practical approach for reducing stress in your life and thus, improving your health and emotional well being. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550250.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services Self-Improvement How To Cope and Live with an Illness Meditation is a practice by which a person achieves a greater sense of awareness, wisdom, introspection, and a deeper sense of relaxation. Practiced for millennia, it is the discipline of concentrating on a single object, thought, sound, movement, or on attention itself. Many people meditate to achieve a greater sense of spiritual awareness and understanding of their professed religion, but it can be practiced by anyone regardless of their religious beliefs and background. In this course, we will explore the various techniques of meditation, such as sitting, standing, and yoga. Becoming aware of your thoughts, surroundings, sounds, smells, bodily movements, and especially your breath are fundamental techniques of meditation. The basic objective is to be present and#8211; here and now. It is the act of being precisely in the moment, neither controlling your mind rigidly nor letting it go completely, but being aware of who you are and where you are. Meditation is, fist and foremost, about being comfortable and at peace. As we explore the several techniques of practicing meditation, you can pick and choose those practices that make you comfortable. It is important to leave your preconceived notions of meditation behind you, keep an open mind, and be willing to learn the art of meditation. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550126.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:06:24 GMT B. Wills Therapy and Counseling Self-Improvement Religion and Spirituality New Age Studies Medical Care Skills Most CPAs will tell you that the number one mistake people make in starting a new business is that they fail to write a business plan. Without a written set of plans and directions, a new business will struggle on many levels. You may start out doing well only to find yourself shipwrecked a year into your work. On the other hand, you may sit and struggle to ever get your business off of the ground and productive. You may find yourself struggling with small things that have simple solutions and for which the answers are easy to implement. But if your plan is not written, then you don't have a clear vision in a very literal sense of the word. A well written business plan takes time, patience, detail, research, and a right approach to presentation. This course will walk you through the process of writing your business plan. You will learn why certain details are vitally important, which parts of your business plan can make or break your finance query with investors, and how to sharpen your public presentation of your company and its business. You will also learn some writing tricks to help you create a polished written plan without necessarily having to hire someone to write it for you. At the end of this course, you should have enough information to make a well informed effort in writing your business plan. Happy planning! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550132.htm Sun, 8 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT C. Addington Money Making Strategies and Qualities Reading Body Language, Using it to Your Advantage H aving the ability to read body language can go a long way in helping you throughout your life. You can learn to understand the cues, or signs, that people show when they tell a lie, or when they are unsure of themselves. Knowing what to look for and how to use this information can be helpful in your personal life, as well as in your career. Being able to read body language can help you ace a job interview. It can make a date go smoother and it can help you excel at reaching your goals. In this course you will learn what body language is, about different emotions, how to read body language and how to use the information to your personal and career advantage. You'll learn about cultural differences as it pertains to body language, the power of first impressions and intuition and how to ask the questions and be an active listener when you get responses. Don't shake another hand until you have learned all you can from the information in this course! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550242.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Violence Prevention Strategies Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Self-Improvement New Age Studies Money Making Strategies and Qualities Speaking in front of a group of people is one of the most common fears people experience. In fact, it may be more feared than death...or even spiders . Yet being able to present ourselves, our companies, our ideas and products to others is one of the most essential skills to have in life. The ability to communicate our ideas effectively helps other people catch our enthusiasm--and without that enthusiasm and support of others, many great projects would never get off the ground. During the course of this training, we will discuss exactly what a presentation is and how improving your public speaking skills can positively influence many different aspects of your life. We will talk about understanding the situation at hand, knowing your audience, and believing in your subject matter. Then, we will present strategies for researching, organizing, and developing your presentation. We'll also discuss some techniques to help you deliver a confident presentation and review what you can do in the future to improve your presentations skills for the long-term, making each future presentation you do, easier on you and more rewarding for those attending. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550101.htm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities In order to be effective at any business endeavor learning how to negotiate properly is not simply a 'nice skill to have,' it has become an essential requirement in career advancement. This course will teach you what you need to know in order to become accomplished at finding that perfect 'middle-ground' in any deal. For those who relish the idea of engaging in what some call the 'dance' of compromise, you will also profit from the beneficial information contained within this course. Lastly, those who tend to overshoot their mark will learn how to be more restrained in their negotiations. There are ten comprehensive lessons written in an easy to follow, informative manner. The end of each lesson will provide you with multiple summary review questions so that you may effectively test your new found knowledge. We encourage you to use these self-test questions to determine whether you are ready to move on to the next lesson or if you should review portions of the preceding lesson before taking the next step. Don't rush yourself. Take the time to read all portions of the lessons and complete the exercises and self-tests. Making full use of this course, in its entirety, is the first step in getting more of what you want in life and business. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550241.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Violence Prevention Strategies Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Self-Improvement Behavior Management Etiquette 101 is an overview of today's etiquette rules, updated for today's fast-paced lifestyles and ever-changing codes of conduct for work and leisure. The role of etiquette has changed over the years. At one time, it served as an indicator of each person's proper station in life. Today, etiquette helps smooth the path of our daily activities, whether it's meeting others in our daily interactions, talking to someone on the phone, offering condolences properly or understanding how to talk to colleagues at a business conference. In Etiquette 101, you'll learn the rules of good behavior for today's most common social and business situations, including the common courtesies of life that many of us have forgotten or may not have learned, from when to offer your seat on a bus to a stranger to how to share a cab. It will also go over telephone etiquette, with the updated rules for cell phone use and the new rules for office calls. Correspondence, including emails, entertaining and being a polite guest, giving and receiving gifts and life's big events are all covered, with examples and#8211; both good and bad! There is also a section on life situations that are never easy, such as death and divorce, with etiquette suggestions that will help you navigate the minefield of emotions surrounding these situations. Finally, a section on workplace etiquette covers the details of everything from how to relate to your boss and subordinates to keeping your social life and work separate. Etiquette 101 will teach you everything you need to know to move graciously through today's world. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550110.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:28:57 GMT T. Long Sociological Studies Self-Improvement If you have been at the mercy of the negative consequences that result from mishandled anger, Anger Management 101 will provide relief. This insightful course is filled with both practical wisdom and application that will end the anger trap for good. Everyone occasionally gets angry and anger is a natural reaction to the things that happen: to you, around you, to someone you care for. Anger is a normal emotion unless the result of your anger is such that your reaction becomes uncontrollable, violent, or destructive. When anger becomes your reaction of choice to even the most minor of situations, or if you find yourself lashing out unnecessarily at people you love, respect, or care for, your anger may be spiraling out of control. Out of control anger can lead to many psychological and emotional issues, as well as many difficulties with your career, important relationships, and friendships. This course will provide the information you will need to end the anger cycle and live up to your true potential. We will discuss these topics: What are Various forms of Anger What are the Responses to Anger How to Control Anger Developing Empathy Passive Aggressive Behaviors Stress Factors Anger in Relationships Professional Help Resources Breathing and Relaxation Exercises http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550244.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Violence Prevention Strategies Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services Self-Improvement Behavior Management Whether you are seeking to raise funds for your non-profit group, a worthy charity, political or religious organization, your local school or to provide community specific aid, this detailed course will provide you with everything you need to know about the basics of fundraising. Although Fundraising 101 is geared towards the novice, even those with past fundraising experience will find useful ideas and the latest information. Fundraising is a fulfilling and worthwhile endeavor, it can also be overwhelming and confusing if you are not sure where to start or how to stay on track. With the magnitude of charities out there soliciting funds from givers it also becomes a difficult task to make your own group stand out from the others. Convincing potential contributors to rally to your cause requires the efforts of several dedicated individuals and substantial organization long before you ever ask that defining question--'Would you please help with your donation?' Making full use of this course in its entirety is the first step in turning the dreaded response ' I gave at the office,' into the much desired 'Sure, I can donate!' http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/32862.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Social Services Money Making Strategies and Qualities Taekwondo, also commonly written Tae Kwon Do, is a centuries- old discipline for health, relaxation, meditation and self-defense. It can be learned by anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. Through practice, one finds a greater sense of well-being as well as improved concentration. Physically, Taekwondo will help you control your weight, tone your body, and improve your cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Your body will have more energy, and your physical strength, flexibility and coordination will improve as well. Taekwondo will also help you maintain good mental health by giving you a positive way of releasing everyday stress and tension. You can release some of that pent up hostility and frustration in a morally acceptable and productive manner. The end result is a healthier mind along with a healthier body. This course offers information from stretching to increase flexibility through training and competition. Although each Taekwondo club or school will be different, a Taekwondo student can typically expect to take part in most or all of the following: Learning the techniques and curriculum of Taekwondo Both anaerobic and aerobic workout, including stretching Self-defense techniques Poomse, or patterns (also called forms) -- either tul, hyung, palgwe, or taeguk Kyorugi (Sparring), including 3,2 and 1 step-sparring and/or free-style, arranged, point, hoshinsul and much more Relaxation exercises Breaking (using techniques to break boards for testing, training and martial arts demonstrations) Exams to progress to the next rank A focus on mental and ethical discipline, justice, etiquette, respect, and self confidence. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33560.htm Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:16:17 GMT S. Richards Violence Prevention Strategies Therapy and Counseling Breastfeeding is the most natural and healthy way to feed your child , but parents often need some support and education. This class is intended as a general guide and overview. Being informed creates self confidence and helps you make important choices for your family. This course gives you the information, research, support and tools to help create a healthy and happy breastfeeding relationship . This class is appropriate for: parents or expecting parents (very early parenting is important even with your baby still in the womb) childcare providers (is your daycare center breastfeeding friendly? Do you know how to store milk if one of your families has a breastfed baby? Breastfed babies may also react differently to bottles and naps. Be informed! Be more marketable with a Breastfeeding Certificate ) family and friends (nursing moms need a lot of support; learning about breastfeeding and encouraging them to continue is helpful for the whole family) and anyone that deals with nursing moms and babies (teachers, neighbors, nannies, etc.). http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33044.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:05:28 GMT J. Chasse, PhD Social Services Medical Care Skills Sexual harassment is a hot topic in today's world--both in the corporate arena and in the personal arena. In this online class we will explore the concept of sexual harassment and look at solutions. Most of the ideas here will be directed toward the corporate arena, however many of the definitions and concepts apply equally to both arenas. Be aware that many aspects of the rules and concepts governing sexual harassment are part of law. That means they must be respected and followed, but it also means that they are changing--constantly. Any sub-topic within the legal field is part of a living code, that means the code has been set out but is always being refined, talked about, tested, renewed, and sometimes discarded. Fifty years ago, online sexual harassment wasn't an issue; today it is. So be aware that this course is not going to replace solid legal council in the area of sexual harassment. Instead, this course will be a guideline to help you understand and end sexual harassment in the workplace. To that end, we'll provide practical advice, suggestions, and ideas on how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, and moreover, we'll go into the necessary procedures/guidelines your personnel/HR department should have in place (and posted) in case there is an instance of sexual harassment. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550240.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Violence Prevention Strategies Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services Self-Improvement Perceptions about aging are changing. Today, people are living longer, happier, and healthier lives. Medical technology and care has increased lifespan by years and sometimes even decades. A growing number of individuals are taking an active part in following antiaging techniques and maintaining lifestyles that keep our bodies in prime physical condition, increases the capacity and function of our brains, and benefits our emotional stability and wellbeing. Who doesn't want to be as fit, healthy, and vigorous at 75 as we were at 30? In 1900, few individuals lived past 65 years of age. Today, the 'new middle-age' is considered to be the mid to late 50s, and individuals are actively living well into their 80s and 90s. Medical advancements, preventative care, information and education have played an enormous role in the prevalence of individuals learning about antiaging techniques that add years to our personal life expectancy. Attitude plays a huge part in how each of us ages, and this antiaging course explores myths and perceptions about aging and how people today are breaking down those barriers and exposing the truth behind it. When it comes to slowing or stopping the aging clock and maintaining a younger, more youthful appearance, this course also explains the benefits of exercise, the importance of maintaining and increasing brain activity and the vital needs of the body for water, vitamins and minerals. Exploring ancient antiaging remedies as well as understanding the importance of hormones, antioxidants, and the truth about many cosmetic ingredients provides a fascinating and often humorous look into mankind's desperate attempt to find the ever-elusive Fountain of Youth. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550136.htm Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT K. Choy New Age Studies Medical Care Skills Beauty Lessons Have you always wanted to learn the secrets of how to blend ingredients and make your own bath and massage oils, or hand and face lotions, or room refreshers and potpourri? Then this is the class for you! This is a self-paced beginner's course demystifying aromatherapy and showing you many ways to add fragrance to your life. You'll gain enough knowledge to start trying some simple blends and the courage to experiment with creating your own unique blends. You'll learn ways to add fragrance to your life, you'll learn a little about the plants and the history; you'll learn what exactly are these things called essential oils and carrier oils; you'll learn how to dilute and blend; you'll learn where to buy the oils and supplies; and you'll learn the correct way to measure and blend. Plus, we'll go into safety and storage issues and you'll be given many recipes for beginning concoctions. If you're interested in alternative medicine, cooking (sensory recipes), gardening, cosmetics, your home environment, starting down the road to becoming an aromatherapist, or adding to your salon or spa business, you'll find a treasure load of information in this course. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30409.htm Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT C. Glenn Therapy and Counseling Reiki Studies New Age Studies How To Cope and Live with an Illness Beauty Lessons Concentration is a part of our daily lives. We concentrate on our work and our life situations, either consciously or subconsciously. Is focus the same as concentration, and if not why are the terms often used so interchangeably? Why can some of us read a book, listen to music, and think about the day all at once? Why can some of us simply focus on the task at hand and find it difficult to think about anything else? How does age play a role? Are your concentration skills and ability to focus improved or taken away from based on your age? This course consists of eleven distinct lessons that will explore the process of concentration, factors that affect and enhance concentration, and ways of improving the concentration process. We will delve into the thought process, and how different circumstances can affect one's ability to focus and concentrate effectively. Furthermore, we will investigate the relationship between focus and concentration. Studies indicate that diet and the way we exercise our brains now can decrease the risk for Alzheimer's later. Certain foods and vitamins have also been reported to increase brainpower and improve the power of concentration. Lastly, the method and environment for your concentration will depend on the task that you need to accomplish. Not every task requires a loud music filled environment, nor does every task require a quiet library like setting. Can your concentration skills use some fine-tuning? We invite you to find out! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550156.htm Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Self-Improvement Dealing with a difficult or toxic personality can be damaging both emotionally and physically, particularly if the person is your boss or sitting in the cubicle right next to you. Confronting those who compromise your comfort and job security can be very difficult for many people, but standing up for yourself is essential in the workplace. If you can't stop thinking about a problem with someone at work- be it a bullying boss, a subversive coworker, or a sexist client- it's important to know that you can take control of the situation. This class will allow students to explore what feeds these kinds of behaviors, ways to address these situations, and when to call for outside assistance. In 11 easy to follow lessons, students will learn to identify various types of difficult personalities and address conflict before it begins to chip away at their well-being and job satisfaction. Course material includes: An overview of your rights in the workplace Simple tips for reducing stress on the job Establishing boundaries Effective collaboration Conflict resolution Interpreting body language Coping with aggressive behavior Dealing with critics and power freaks Working with slackers and energy vampires Avoiding the gossip mill Gender differences in the workplace What to do when prejudice rears its ugly head Standing up to a bullying boss http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550249.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities Speed reading provides you with the tools and information you need to improve not only the speed that you read, but your comprehension and concentration as well. Speed reading will also provide you with effective tools that you can use when you're in a pressure reading situation. Throughout the course, you will find a number reading passages to test your words per minute reading rate as well as your comprehension abilities. A number of drills are also provided so that you can retrain your eyes and expand your vision, which is an essential skill for reading at a much faster rate. Far too many people still read at the same rate they were taught in elementary school and speed reading will help you to break your elementary reading habits. Additionally, you will learn how to break other bad habits that are slowing you down. This includes subvocalization, using your fingers while you read, and reading aloud or under your breath. These are bad habits that many people have developed from poor reading skills and never being taught more effective reading habits. When you learn to speed read, you are able to break these bad habits and improve your reading rate as well as your comprehension of the material. Many people believe that speed reading requires months of training and that you need to work with someone specialized in speed reading. However, with just a few minutes of practicing each day, you are able to improve your reading level, improve your reading rate and comprehension, all on your own. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550263.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement Self-Improvement Substance abuse problems in the workplace cost businesses worldwide millions of dollars every year. The substance abuse problem in the workplace and its impact on work performance deserves great attention of employers and employees. With a drug-free workplace program the company will deploy rules and define favorable behaviors with regard to the substance abuse problem in the workplace. This course is designed for employers, managers, employees, small business owners and others who want to learn about substance abuse problems in the workplace. During this course you will learn why it is important to pay attention to the substance and alcohol abuse problems in the workplace, what the main causes of the problem in the workplace are, how to recognize substance abusers in the workplace and what you can do to prevent and solve substance and alcohol abuse in your company. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own drug-free workplace program. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31646.htm Sun, 4 Mar 2007 13:34:03 GMT M. Jurcevic Violence Prevention Strategies Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services 'It's surprising how much of a memory is built around things unnoticed at the time.' - Barbara Kingsolver, novelist Memory is one of the most basic and important functions of the human brain. In fact, without memory we can't learn. Most people think of memory as how we recall past events, but it is also the building blocks for almost everything we do in the present and future. Our memories provide us with a sense of our own personality and give us the information we need to function properly in the everyday world. Communication, problem solving and relationships all rely to some extent on memories that we use to inform us as we take action. Of course, our brains can't remember everything. Brains simply don't have the capacity; if they tried to remember everything we experienced, there wouldn't be room for anything else. Involuntary muscle function, thought processes, the senses and numerous other activities would be crowded out. There are dozens of variables that affect how much we remember, how long we retain it and whether we can recall it. Fortunately, we can learn ways to improve how much we remember and enhance how long we remember it. This course will explain how memory works, and will also cover these topics: - Strategies to improve Memory - Peg Memory Systems - The Loci Method - Memorizing Numbers - Mnemonics - SCAD: Learning to Become an 'Expert Witness' - Faces and Names - Powerful Public Speaking - Everyday Memory Aids The class is self-paced and you can take it when it fits your schedule. So why not join and learn how to maintain a healthy memory and learn some memory improvement strategies! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550096.htm Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Self-Improvement Have you ever wondered why certain birds keep following you around? Have you ever asked yourself why some animals keep showing up in your life? Why do some people like dogs, and you only prefer cats? The answer is simple: 'Animals of the Heart with you always stay, Animals of the Road come with you part of the way.' This course will teach you how to find your personal animal teachers, and work with them. Learn more about their lives and gifts. Become empowered through friendship with your personal animals. Find out what animals are your life companions and teachers. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/12573.htm Fri, 24 Sep 2004 13:43:13 GMT V. Carper Therapy and Counseling New Age Studies The Self Improvement Development Expo. is a course designed to help people, help themselves. In turn they will help others. This course uses techniques that are down to earth and easy to understand. While the focus is motivation and inspiration, our goal is self improvement. Our goal is to inspire all people to live with a passion that will influence each and every aspect of their life. Simple training techniques that will result in a more effective lifestyle. Whether at home, work, or play, your presence should make a difference. Today, many people are being challenged in various areas of life. The family, the workplace, finances, and relationships, just to name a few. At times, life in general can easily present obstacles that are hard to overcome. Whether you are seeking professional or personal power, my course will aid in the process of positive growth transformation. Learn how to use the tools that are essential to your progress. Reach out and take the first step to solving life's challenges today! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/32973.htm Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:39:16 GMT L. Darby, Ph.D. We grow up thinking that babies aren't supposed to die. They are brand new humans, meant to outlive their parents and live in a future generation. Unfortunately, reality teaches us that this is not always the case. Fading into heaven, babies often prove to the world that they too or often too mortal. When a parent loses a child the world goes dark. An outsider can only imagine the pain and try to ease the grief with words that do not always soothe. The stages of grief seem to be littered on a darkened road through a frightening forest, too terrifying to set foot upon, but it is only a matter of time, hope, support, and realization that sends the glistening light through the trees so that the journey may begin. (c) 2002 Chasse This is an online workshop intended for parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy or after birth. It is a self paced, guided tour through the healing process to work through grief and bereavement issues. Working through these issues in this format is especially helpful in the early stages of grief when the shock and pain is still raw. It is very important to face the issues of loss in order to move on in a healthy manner through life. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30475.htm Sat, 22 Jul 2006 12:34:35 GMT J. Chasse, PhD Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services Preparing for your job interview could very well be one of the most important moments of your career. Landing the perfect job can be a challenge, but with the determination and passion you will need to begin a successful career, you can easily overcome this challenge, and bring a lot of valuable experience with you to the next interview if you don't get the job. Just a little preparation and thought ahead of time can have wondrous effects on your interviewing skills. This course will go over the issues and provide an in-depth analysis of the interviewing process. With some independent practice, this course can help you prepare successfully for any job interview! Topics will include: Common Interview Questions What Employers Want Attitude and Effort Body Language Research The Mock Interview Phone Interviews Behavioral Interviews Closing the Interview Thank You Notes http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550092.htm Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:42:09 GMT S. Patel Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities How would you like to be your own detective? Are you interested in tracking down someone who owes you money, or getting information from credit bureaus or locating lost children or friends, or finding out whether a spouse or lover is being faithful or do you want to learn more about one of the fastest growing careers? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions then this is the perfect course for you! Through this private investigator course you will be given the tools to perform searches over the internet, the skills to assess public records online and the methods for performing background investigations. The class will include real life examples from actual private investigators. So if sleuthing is something that intrigues you, join this self-paced online course. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30447.htm Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT M. Coburn Tired of dealing with those piles of papers, clothes, or other objects that take up so much of your time figuring out what to do with? Or are you fed-up with your family complaining that you're a pack-rat? A clutter-bug? Or perhaps even something harsher? Put an end to your misery once and for all! This is the best time and place to start dealing with your clutter. This self-paced course will motivate you to organize your home, desk and/or home office. This course will provide lots of helpful tips, resources and practices that will have you remaining on the anti-clutter wagon forever. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30331.htm Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT C. Glenn Self-Improvement Your self-esteem needs your attention, as the consequences of low self-esteem are often the precursor for many other health related problems. Avoid future personal health issues by evaluating your level of self-esteem today! This self-paced course will examine what self-esteem is, the development and factors effecting self-esteem, an examination of the consequences and symptoms of low self-esteem, the behaviors associated with the symptoms of low self-esteem, and methods to rebuild self-esteem and maintain a good level of self-esteem throughout life. Anyone who is enduring the draining experience of low self-esteem, anyone who may know others suffering from low self-esteem, or anyone who is interested in maintaining a healthy and happy life in general, should enroll in this course today! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550239.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Violence Prevention Strategies Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Self-Improvement How To Cope and Live with an Illness Behavior Management Professional counselors need a strong foundation to prepare them for entering the profession of counseling. If you are seeking a program to enhance your skills, or just want to learn more about this career, Introduction to Counseling will give you great insight toward reaching your educational goals. The course will focus on counselor's work as well as a counselor's typical day, provide understanding into how personal and professional ethics play a major role in the dynamics between counselor and client, and the challenges of various abnormal behaviors and mental disorders a professional counselor must face in helping people to live their own life rather than be lived by it. This self-paced course incorporates a vast variety of areas that apply to many different environments and circumstances including addiction, marital problems, eating disorders, bereavement, educational and career counseling. You'll learn the top ten basic counseling skills to create a positive relationship between client and therapist and how these skills can help the client to make positive changes. Introduction to Counseling offers an inside view of core counseling techniques and approaches, and opportunities for counseling professionals to understand the complex role client diversity plays in their work. When the ailment can't be measured by numbers on the thermometer, that's when a counselor's work begins. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550089.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:30:56 GMT D. Mithaug Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services Self-Improvement How To Cope and Live with an Illness Have you ever been reading a newspaper or listening to a commentary and been confronted with a word you didn't know -- like for instance, plethora ? Over the years, you've seen and heard this word 20 times but you don't quite manage to remember the definition or use the word yourself when writing or speaking. You were supposed to have learned all this vocabulary stuff in high school or college but maybe you were absent that day? Well, It's never to late to fill in some of the gaps. Increase your vocabulary at your own pace! Memorize just 10 words a day - or a week - whatever works for your schedule. In some cases it's not really memory work - it's just 'refreshing'. Amaze your business associates, family, friends, and (more importantly) yourself by enhancing your conversational skills. Not only will you avoid the embarrassment of misusing or mispronouncing words, but also with the right vocabulary you may impress others with your dexterous and inventive handling of important concepts without being considered a show-off. Plus vocabulary enrichment does wonders for your self-esteem and certainly has the added benefits of helping with crossword puzzles and Trivial Pursuit. Through these interactive lessons, which have divided up ten different words in twenty lessons, you will learn interesting and relevant vocabulary. Words used frequently by 'experts' to describe various cultures, words used in restaurants, words used in economics and business, legal words, technology terms, psychological jargon and much more. You'll not only practice using the words in a sentence you create, you'll also be writing short paragraphs with some of the words. Although the course emphasis is on vocabulary building, you'll have the added bonus of receiving some general writing assistance. So join the class and retain some of those words you once learned and promptly forgot. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550253.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement Self-Improvement Relationships are complicated. Love and companionship are wonderful things, but they can also be challenging. Just like a garden, relationships need attention, respect, focus and work. When a baby enters the picture, the couple changes into a family . 2005 EandE Lund This transformation and the birthing of a mother and a father role can cause a multitude of issues that couples must be ready for to offer the best strength and stability for their relationship. Relationship Management I discusses the emotional ups and downs a couple goes through in the early stages of parenthood, including conception, pregnancy and birth. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/15387.htm Wed, 26 Oct 2005 19:50:17 GMT J. Chasse, PhD Therapy and Counseling Self-Improvement Welcome to Learning to Love Yourself. In this course you will learn the importance of self worth and self esteem. You will also discover how forgiveness and acceptance ultimately lead you to a better understanding of who you are. By learning to relax and release, you build your self worth and reconnect with God/universe. You are the best investment you will ever make. By embracing your spirit and making some small changes, you will truly begin to live. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/14063.htm Wed, 13 Apr 2005 19:24:32 GMT V. Larson Therapy and Counseling Many people are touched by infidelity. This course is primarily intended for people who are or have been in a long term relationship. The information in this course is to illustrate that some couples can survive the aftereffects of an affair, while others may choose to work on an amicable separation. It is my hope that as you proceed with this information you will grow and remain open to the process. Surviving infidelity takes great commitment and forgiveness. This course and working with a professional may indeed help you achieve both. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/13168.htm Tue, 8 Feb 2005 13:16:28 GMT V. Larson Therapy and Counseling In this course you will learn the 'how's' and 'whys' of smoking. What the treatments are , both traditional and non traditional. You will also explore 'Detox', support systems, withdrawal symptoms and the 'Terrible Two's'. Step by step you will learn to set up a smoking plan that will enable you to quit and prevent relapse. Join this self paced online course learn the health risk of smoking and how to draw up a plan that will give you the best chance to quit. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/12815.htm Tue, 19 Oct 2004 20:03:57 GMT V. Larson This course will provide you with information on how to quit smoking without smoking cessation aids, also known as Nicotine Replacement Therapies (nicotine gum, the patch, etc.) This course does not provide any miracles, and cannot guarantee your success. That is solely up to you, but I hope this course will educate you so you can be successful! We will discuss nicotine addiction, health risks of smoking, reasons for quitting, where to find support, what you need to do to quit, and how to avoid relapses. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/12798.htm Fri, 29 Oct 2004 21:36:10 GMT E. Thomas Therapy and Counseling Self-Improvement Behavior Management The basic facts and reasons of finance: What it is supposed to do. What general ideas does it propose. What you are supposed to do! Using the Web as your research tool in finances. From budgeting to financial planning and using financial calculators. Buy or lease, save or put on credit are questions that will be covered. What are loans, stock, mutual funds? This class is just the beginning of your knowledge! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/11267.htm Tue, 20 Apr 2004 17:25:15 GMT R. Newton Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities Learn why stress affects you. Stress affects all of us on a day to day basis. How we deal with stress is an individual choice and is often left untreated. When stress builds in our lives, we tend to feel the physical and emotional affects. In this course we will learn why stress affects us, why fight or flight (the body's natural defense mechanism) occurs and the difference between acute and chronic stress. Learn what the treatments are, both traditional and non-traditional, who to see and what you can do for yourself. There are no pre-requisites for this class. Knowing that stress is a part of life, why not learn to be proactive, not reactive to life's challenges. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/11989.htm Thu, 5 Aug 2004 12:37:16 GMT V. Larson Therapy and Counseling 'Fix the problem, not the blame' is the watchword of Solution Focused Parenting. It is a hands-on, how-to-do-it course that is under girded by sound theory, but it is not a theoretical course. The principles and techniques have been tested in the laboratory of life. Solution Focused Parenting with Difficult Teens was originally developed for parents of teens who had been placed in residential treatment facilities by the state, but it will work with any teenager. You will learn how to close the door on past failures, search for solutions that are a best- fit for you--not some make-believe parent and child--how to form and implement change plans, and how to avoid the seven traps that kids set for their parents. In one sense, all teens are difficult. That's part of the growing up process. However if the problems around your house are beginning to tie up all your time and energy, take some time out and complete this course. It will give you some tools for managing both your behavior and that of your teen. While many parents have found the on-ground version of this course extremely helpful, no claim is herein made that by using these techniques you will be guaranteed success with a particular problem or group of problems related to parenting. Some situations may be beyond education or re-education issues and require counseling or therapy, for which this class is not a substitute. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/11932.htm Thu, 1 Jul 2004 12:30:46 GMT D. Campbell Violence Prevention Strategies Sociological Studies Behavior Management We all want that dream job..so what is keeping you? In this course I will show you how to get the job you want. You will learn how to research the job market, create a winning resume, learn interviewing skills and techniques; and find how to know if the job is for you. In today's job market many people are unhappy because they are not in a position in which their personality type fits with their job duties. This class will test your job personality and show you which jobs are right for you. Life is too short to be unhappy or not able to find work so l et's go get that job you want! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/11117.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2004 21:45:09 GMT P. Hansen Self-Improvement Is there something missing or lacking in your life? Do you desire change? This course will help you create the change that you desire. I will show how Self Hypnosis, Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Affirmations can help you work towards the person you would like to become. When you are ready to commit to growth and you truly want to be happy, then this course is for you. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/12581.htm Tue, 14 Sep 2004 14:26:39 GMT V. Larson Each year 1 in 10 people get depressed. That is 17 million Americans. In this course you will learn about depression, the symptoms and how to affectively live with this illness. Depression can be devastating to the person who is suffering with this illness. Depression is treatable. Explore the different types of treatments, both traditional and non traditional, which are available to you right now. By learning the basics of the illness, you begin to take back the control that you may have felt that you have lost. With knowledge, proper medical care and a good support system, you can learn to live a normal life with depression. This course will teach you how. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/14062.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2005 11:46:45 GMT V. Larson Learn all about phobias. What the common treatments are and the medications that are available to help you through the tough times. For some, phobias will be a part of life, but there is hope. Through this course you will learn to take back your life and find the happiness that you deserve. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/13912.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2005 13:07:26 GMT V. Larson This self-paced Homeopathy course clearly explains the use of homeopathic remedies in the treatment of various diseases. Our online class will cover the basic concepts of homeopathy plus its application when treating illnesses particularly common to women, children, athletes, etc. In addition, the course will highlight the effective homeopathic medication for psychological disorders, infections, allergies, and viral conditions. By providing an interactive learning platform for Homeopathy students and practitioners, the class equips them with accurate knowledge on common disorders and their homeopathic remedies. The course is divided into the following nine comprehensive modules (Lessons), covering the entire aspects of Homeopathy in depth: Homeopathy Introduction Practicing Homeopathy Homeopathic Practices and Medicines in Women's Heath Homeopathic Practices and Medicines in Children Homeopathic Practices and Medicines Used in Treating Allergies Homeopathic Practices and Medicines Used in Sports Medicine Homeopathic Practices and Medicines Used in Treating Psychological Problems Homeopathic Practices and Medicines Used in Treating Homeopathy Resources To enhance the learning experience of the students, the course material illustrates important points with appropriate visuals and tabular representations. Each chapter has a Question and Answer section that helps the students to review the lessons they learned. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550022.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:34:17 GMT B. Wills Therapy and Counseling Reiki Studies New Age Studies Medical Care Skills This is a course that will help Christian students who have to read secular materials to do so with increased discernment. The course uses the S.I.F.T. strategy developed by Dr. Carney for evaluating any communication with which a student may come in contact. A Christian student who attends a secular college is sometimes 'blown away' by the ideas that bombard him. He or she may also pick up many things that are inconsistent with his or her basic faith--without realizing what is happening. This course will mention basic principles to which the student will want to hold in a steadfast manner. It will also help the student to be aware of the basic principles of humanistic thought. Watching for these signs will help the student to think critically, and to make up his own mind without being blindly thrown about 'with every wind of doctrine.' This course will also be helpful to Christian homeschool parents as they often use a wide range of material in designing their courses of study. Parents of Christian students who attend public/government schools will also find help with teaching their children to be discerning students. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/5269.htm Wed, 23 Oct 2002 11:45:00 GMT D. Carney Therapy and Counseling Religion and Spirituality Team Management Is -- Designing and Developing a Team Committed to a Common Purpose 'No man will ever make a great leader who wants to do it all by himself or to get all the credit for doing it.' (Andrew Carnegie) 'Managing' used to be just telling people what to do and getting merchandise out the door. But as time marched on, workplace conditions changed again and again -- and workplace complications paralleled the pace of these changes. Today's working world requires much more of the average supervisor or manager than simply setting goals backed up by ultimatums. Managers need to be team leaders. They need to understand and accommodate their employees' different working styles and personalities. In a team oriented atmosphere, individuals contribute to the overall success of an organization while working with other team members to attain the objectives of the team and organization as a whole. A team is not just a collection of individuals. It is so much more. The total 'team' being far greater than the sum of its parts. A properly developed and managed team synergistically harnesses its individual members' talents, experience and energies. It really is the together part that makes a great team. For example: R Teams intensify focus on the task at hand R Teams do work that ordinary workgroups can't do. R Teams make better use of resources. They are a way for an organization to focus its most important resource, its brainpower, directly on its problems. R Teams mean improved production. As they straddle all the functions contributing to a process, teams naturally understand all steps needed to improve production. Join our insightful Team Management in Business course today! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550168.htm Sat, 7 Mar 2009 10:20:26 GMT D. Salazar Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities Memory, concentration, focus, communication, problem solving and relationships all interconnect and interact to give us the information we need to function properly in the everyday world. T his course will focus on these topics and explore how memory works, factors that affect and enhance memory, strategies to improve memory, the process of concentration, ways of improving the concentration process and how different circumstances can affect one's ability to focus and concentrate effectively. Studies indicate that exercises for the brain now can decrease the risk for Alzheimer's later. Certain foods and vitamins have also been reported to increase brainpower and improve the power of memory and concentration. Find out how you can improve and maintain a healthy memory and increase concentration skills today. Topics covered include: How Memory Works Healthy Habits and Memory Peg Memory Systems The Loci Method Memorizing Numbers Mnemonics SCAD: Learning to Become an 'Expert Witness' Faces and Names Powerful Public Speaking Everyday Memory Aids Concentration and the Brain Concentration Frustration Exercising Your Brain The Sound of Music Food for Thought Concentration Barriers Concentration Helpers http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550175.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Self-Improvement Estate planning was once a buzz phrase reserved only for the wealthy. However, today many people are beginning to realize that estate planning is important for everyone. Anyone who has assets, no matter how small or wants their medical wishes carried out should have an estate plan. If you have no easily identifiable heirs, the lack of a proper estate plan and/or will could result in all your property ending up in the hands of the government rather than in the hands of those you designate. Your life insurance policy may clearly assign the beneficiaries of that money, but it does not account for the other assets you may have, including cash, your home, real estate, car, bank accounts, valuable collections and other belongings. Without a proper estate plan you could be kept on life support indefinitely, or be forced to endure painful life saving procedures that would only serve to prolong a debilitating terminal illness. Some find the idea of estate planning morbid or negative and prefer to ignore it rather than think about it, but this is simply avoidance of the facts of life. Others take a 'lets just get it over with' approach to estate planning; this is also not recommended because errors could be made when creating a 'rushed' plan. It is wise to put a well thought out estate plan in place that you feel confident about, put it aside, and get about the business of living and enjoying your life. It will give you peace of mind to know that when the time comes your assets will be distributed as you desire and your medical wishes will be carried out in accordance with your beliefs. Creating a simple estate plan is much easier than you think and can be done in a relatively short period of time, if you know how. This course will teach you how. You will be given information on particulars of estate planning such as how-to properly plan for the future distribution of your assets, how-to establish a power of attorney, create a Will in Testament and prepare a Living Will. This course will also cover trust funds, how best to incorporate charitable giving into your plan and how-to take proper inventory of the assets you have now. Lastly, there is a lesson for singles and their special requirements. Making full use of this course, in its entirety, is the first step in setting your future affairs in place so that you may fully focus on enjoying your life to the fullest. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550178.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT C. Addington Money Making Strategies and Qualities One of the most important and intimidating steps in the job search process is writing a solid resume that gets the attention you want and need. Unfortunately, many job seekers get overwhelmed before they even get started. The result is poorly-written resumes that are built on top of templates that don't do the job seeker any good. Today, resumes must appeal to potential employers while also being optimized for the electronic age. Whether you are handing a resume over in person or are emailing an electronic copy to be added to an online database, the words you use and the formatting you choose will make a big difference in whether or not you get that interview. This course teaches you not just what a resume should look like, but what it should say. It walks you step-by-step through the creation of the most common sections found on resumes in today's job market. In addition to helping you determine what information should be included, it also goes a step further to help you realize what pitfalls to avoid when creating this powerful, job-searching tool. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550211.htm Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT S. Patel Writing Improvement Self-Improvement Managing Depression is an engaging course that offers an abundance of ideas for taking personal control over the nasty symptoms of depression. Focusing on self-help for mild to moderate depression, this online class identifies the various symptoms of depression, and takes a meaningful and sincere approach, primarily to alternative and self-help therapies. While not excluding traditional and more conventional therapies--such as counseling and medical support--this course also encourages students to take steps to empower themselves to feel better as well as reviews holistic approaches toward the mind and body. Taking responsibility for as much of the healing process as possible and#8211; even if it simply means making an appointment with a doctor and#8211; is the first step toward more confidence and self-esteem. This class provides an uplifting, upbeat and realistic approach to depression which is intended to energize and encourage learners to face their problems head-on. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550224.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:55:58 GMT D. Mithaug Violence Prevention Strategies Sociological Studies Social Services Self-Improvement How To Cope and Live with an Illness Make the wedding day an even more memorable occasion for the bride, the groom and guests by handcrafting all or parts of the bridal event. Wedding crafts are such a fun, creative and unique way to personalize a wedding and also to involve friends and loved ones in the preparations. This wedding crafts course presents interesting and entertaining wedding history to help you plan and organize wedding accessories. Course lessons will include inspiration plus designs for paper crafts, floral crafts, favors, bridal party gifts, scrapbooking and more. Wording and layout instructions are given along with sample finished projects to further inspire the wedding crafter. You can invite family and friends to help with the work, adding to the fun and excitement of the big day or do it all yourself. Wedding planners will also benefit from our creative ideas. We're certain this crafting course will be a fun and exciting addition to your wedding planning. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550019.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:09:28 GMT T. Long Beauty Lessons You won't find as comprehensive of a wedding course line that isn't offered by a bridal association! This eleven-lesson course teaches you all that you need to know to become a well paid, successful wedding planner and#8211; starting the day after you finish this course. It doesn't matter if you don't know anything about weddings right now. This detailed course gives you all the information and knowledge you need. You'll learn: How to put together your portfolio even if you don't have any experience. What's more, we'll help you put one together during the course. Your responsibilities and duties as a wedding planner. The wedding industry including all you need to know about vendors. How to plan a wedding no matter what the budget. This easy formula will have you planning everything from small, intimate weddings to elaborate ceremonies and receptions. What you need to do and when you need to do it. Don't know when to order invitations? We'll tell you. Everything about planning and coordinating the wedding ceremony About the rehearsal dinner How to plan and coordinate a reception All about destination weddings How to plan honeymoons Wedding etiquette and protocol About weddings of different faiths And everything you need to know to start your business right away! Did you know that the average wedding planner is paid a minimum of 10% of the total cost of the wedding? With today's average wedding costing $19,000, that means you'll make at least $1,900 dollars for each wedding you plan! Just working part time would equal an excellent new income for you. Best yet, you can start making that money the day after you finish this course. Sign up now. You're just eleven lessons away from becoming the fairy godmother that has the power to convert the simplest weddings into the most beautiful affairs. And that is what you want, isn't it? You want to make wedding dreams come true for all your clients. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550040.htm Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT T. Long Beauty Lessons Learn how to make your own soap in our self-paced online course. If you've always wanted to try different soap-making recipes, create your own signature items for personal use, for gifts or for profit, or just learn about what goes into making a soap, this class is for you! With or without any experience you will learn the foundations of soap making: the history behind the craft; basic melt and pour techniques, popular cold-process methods; how to create your own recipes (using a simple set formula); how to create signature soaps, basic aromatherapy, special soaps and what to do when your recipes need a little fine tuning. Best of all the course has video demonstrations of the soap-making techniques as well as photos, step-by-step instructions and your instructor will not only be grading quizzes and assignments but is available through our class email to answer questions. 'Handmade' things are springing up everywhere -- in stores, boutiques, as take out food and in health care items. People are returning to the retro feeling of 'home made' from home decor to high end, custom embellished clothing to homey foods. Soap can be a big part of this retro trend. Take advantage of this marketing trend and profit from your tiny investment in this class. Soap making is actually easy. The lessons provide recipes for soaps in several lessons. They have been tested. You can use them 'as is' or, at completion of the course, feel confident about personalizing the recipes to make them your own. Included are marketing ideas to get you thinking about how to name, how to make them special with your package and styling and how to price them for both wholesale and retail applications. Learn a new creative 'art'! Try Soap Making today! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33022.htm Tue, 29 May 2007 22:06:29 GMT S. Walker Beauty Lessons Therapeutic Bathing Turn your hygiene rituals into a therapeutic health treatment with a variety of products and techniques No curriculum in natural or alternative healthcare, herbal medicine, homeopathy or holistic healing is complete without an introduction to the surprisingly broad subject of Therapeutic Bathing. When you think of a therapeutic bath, it's likely that you envision some steaming hot water and your favorite scented bath oil or bubblesand that's about it. Next time to you hop in the tub, benefit from the experience of centuries of therapeutic bathers. That's right--therapeutic bathing has its place in just about every ancient culture: the Romans, the Greeks, the Chinese, the Egyptians and the Middle East have all made contributions to the practice of bathing for improved health and well-being. And now, by taking a cue from these innovators, you'll be surprised at just how many ways there are to increase your enjoyment and reap greater benefits from your bath. In this course, you'll learn about the benefits of minerals and heat and how to bring the advantages of mineral waters and hot springs home to enjoy in the privacy of your home. You'll get an introduction not just to the joys of aromatherapy, but several recipes for aromatherapy soaps and a bath fizz to enjoy in your next soak. Do you know that there's an ideal temperature range for soaking achy muscles--and that it's different than the ideal temperature for absorbing the healing power of herbs? That's just a glimpse of what awaits you when you enroll in this in-depth course. Go ahead and dip your toe into the healthful, relaxing world of therapeutic bathing! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550135.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT B. Wills Therapy and Counseling Beauty Lessons The spirit of a person is reflected in his/her true personality. Participants will learn to identify and analyze the features of the face and gestures that characterize personality traits. Excellent for Team Building, Sales,Jury Selection,Job Placement, Consulting/ Counseling,and just having fun. This class is self-paced and it is designed to provide you with observable information about yourself and others that reflect the human spirit. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/2200.htm Sat, 12 Jan 2002 18:31:18 GMT J. Lawson Sociological Studies Self-Improvement Beauty Lessons This course is for professional licensed nail technicians to refresh, extend, or master their skills and knowledge in their nail care services. As a valuable resource guide, this course contains information of what defines a 'Master Nail Technician' such as increasing your income, usage of the best products available on the market, how to perform easy- to -use service techniques that many technicians have found hard to master, how to expand your clientele and promote your services and much more. If you have a drive to becoming a 'Master Nail Technician' that clients will flock to because you know how to perform top quality services, in all phases of nail care using the best products and easy-to-use service techniques , then sign up now and receive your 'Master Nail Technician' continuing education. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31381.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:23:51 GMT B. Thomas Beauty Lessons Learn how to take care of your hands and feet from a licensed Nail Technician, in a class that was featured in the 2004 September edition of NailPro magazine. From basic nail shapes to ultimate spa beautification and soul relaxation. This course is excellent for anyone who wants to learn more about the nail industry, or someone who is interested in taking a nail technology course. Lessons will cover basics of nail anatomy, common diseases, MMA, sanitary issues and available salon treatments. Students will learn implements and products used in a salon and how to perform manicures and pedicures. Anyone who regularly visits a salon or is interested in salon treatments should take this course to be educated in what they should expect anywhere from bargain shops to upscale spas. So, sit back, relax, and indulge your soul by enrolling in Healthy Nails today! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/11308.htm Mon, 5 Apr 2004 14:11:42 GMT D. Bergum Therapy and Counseling Beauty Lessons The practice of manicuring is a worldwide fashion statement. If you're putting a chunk of your paycheck into beauty products, manicures and pedicures, you may want to save precious dollars by learning to do your own mani-pedi. How to Manicure gives comprehensive information about keeping natural nails healthy and beautiful, and all the essentials about the chemistry, application and care of artificial nails After learning about the risks and rewards of a professional nail salon, you'll know what to look for when selecting a salon and nail technician. Your personal manicure kit will become your best ally, whether you manicure at a salon or decide to fatten your wallet by doing the manicures yourself. Nail products are at a whole new level, and you'll discover the latest manicure products and tools to get the job done on a professional scale. Feet need love too. Last years sandals will look brand new after you complete the steps to a perfect pedicure. Foot problems can cast a cloud on a perfect day. How to Manicure helps you deal with common foot problems and practical home remedies and cures for relief. Take the anxiety out of manicuring the 'other hand' when you learn the tips to professionally apply that perfect shade of polish. How to Manicure takes the mystery out of hand and nail care, pedicures, artificial nails, problem nails and, nail diseases and infections, with emphases on self-maintenance. Take a good look at your nails. Do you need to home manicure? Find all you need to know about home manicuring in this How to Manicure course. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550123.htm Thu, 5 Feb 2009 14:20:43 GMT B. Wills Self-Improvement Medical Care Skills Beauty Lessons For many of us, our dogs are considered beloved members of our family. They are constantly by our side and we know we can count on them even when it seems as though everyone else has abandoned us. It is not surprising then that when it comes to caring for our dogs, nothing but the best will do. We care for them as we care for our own children by feeding them, loving them and giving them plenty of attention. We also need to care for them in one other important way: by grooming them on a regular basis. In this course, we will show you how you can meet all of your dog's grooming needs. From bathing and brushing to nail clipping and even taking care of those nasty anal sacs, we will provide step by step instructions for making sure you do the job right. Despite what you may think, grooming a dog isn't that difficult to do; all that you need are a few basic supplies, some patience and a handful of treats! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550107.htm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT N. Fields Beauty Lessons Are you interested in a cosmetology career? Are you confused by all the different claims and advertising language of cosmetology schools? This self-paced online course can help! It's packed with information on the hottest careers for beauty professionals, including what to expect from each, and how to select a career path. Cosmetology Careers has been specifically designed to give you an overview of all the factors needed to evaluate each career plus information on earnings potential, educational requirements, how to choose a cosmetology school and a description of the typical work environment. Within this course's seven lessons, you will be introduced to the various specialties that are part of this fast-growing industry, You will also be given an in-depth look at many of the specialties within the cosmetology industry such as hair stylist, barber, nail technician, esthetician, day spa employee, massage specialist and make-up artist . You'll learn about training and licensing requirements, and get an idea of what you can earn as a fully licensed cosmetologist. Before you begin a course of study om a brand new area, why not learn if you have the personality suited for the career and before you spend money on tuition, why not find out salary range and cost of the total education? Take this course and save time and money and stress! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33250.htm Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:00:13 GMT B. Wills Therapy and Counseling Beauty Lessons Hair styling and hair braiding is not a recent trend. The word Braid means a complex pattern created by intertwining three or more strands. A braid can be formed by any flexible material such as fibers, wire, thread, or hair. This course will cover all aspects and types of hair braiding. With a little work and practice, you will become an expert as this self-paced course is designed to help individuals who would like to do hair braiding on their own and for the aspiring hair braiders who would like to start a hair braiding salon. This course includes instructional photos making the learning process easy. Course topics include: Lesson 1: History of Hair Braiding Lesson 2: Hair Braiding Accessories Lesson 3: Preparations for Hair Braiding Lesson 4: Simple Hair Braiding Styles I Lesson 5: Simple Hair Braiding Styles II Lesson 6: French Braids and 5 Strands Braiding Lesson 7: Different Types of Hair Buns Lesson 8: English, Dutch, Cornrows, and Pig Tail Braiding Styles Lesson 9: Updo Hair Styles Lesson 10: Basic Fishtail Braids Lesson 11: Licensing, Regulations, and Tips for Hair Braiding http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550115.htm Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT S. Walker Beauty Lessons Body Piercing 1 will teach you how to start a successful career as a professional body piercer. Everything you need to know to safely pierce clients will be covered. In addition to how to set up a body piercing shop including legal concerns and safety concerns, you will learn about body piercing trends and body jewelry styles. Students should have a basic high school education to fully comprehend the medical and legal aspects covered. You will be making money in no time! The money you make from your first piercing alone should more than cover your course fee. There are no additional class costs. All class materials are included in this course, ready for you to enjoy. Enroll now. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/12776.htm Wed, 2 Feb 2005 16:14:23 GMT J. Hicks R.N. Beauty Lessons Acupuncture, just like other Complementary Medicines, has taken the West by storm, especially so over the last few decades- and not just in regard to treating human beings either! Once considered strange by Westerners, acupuncture is now regarded more or less as mainline therapy and#8211; as a matter of fact it now plays an important role in the therapy regimen of many hospitals across the Western World. Are you possibly thinking of training as an acupuncturist? DO THIS COURSE FIRST! Are you considering having treatment yourself or having a pet treated? DO THIS COURSE FIRST! It will help you decide the most appropriate steps to take. Are you possibly interested in self-administering acupuncture? MOST CERTAINLY DO THIS COURSE FIRST! You will find in this course a lot of the and#8216;bits and pieces' you may have wondered about with regard to acupuncture generally and specific types of acupuncture in particular and#8211; i.e. the differences between Chinese and Japanese acupuncture and#8211; is there anything different about Korean acupuncture and what on earth is and#8216;Tibetan Golden Needle Therapy'? Can your pets have acupuncture treatment safely? Is there any reliable evidence anywhere to attest to the efficacy of acupuncture treatment? Have you wondered how many conditions and symptoms acupuncture can actually be used for? What can you generally expect in a typical consultation and#8211; adult or child? Whatever your query -- Whatever your interest -- this course will certainly be the answer! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550220.htm Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT B. Wills Therapy and Counseling Medical Care Skills Beauty Lessons Flower essences are extremely diluted extracts from flowers that are used to improve the emotional, spiritual, and physical health of people and animals. This type of treatment falls under the umbrella of vibrational medicine and is related to the use of acupuncture, aromatherapy, and crystals. Rather than using the herbal properties of flowers for healing purposes, the process actually imbues a tincture with the energetic signature of the plant life. This course teaches the aspiring practitioner about the history, use, and effects of flower essences. Students will learn about Dr. Bach, the modern pioneer of flower essences. More importantly, this course goes in-depth to describe each of the standard flower essences, and includes Dr. Bach's own words when teaching how to utilize the energies of each flower. Finally, this course also offers practical advice on a variety of problems that are often treated with flower essences. Depression and stress relief are both covered thoroughly, and there is also an overview of how to use flower essences in hospice care, during labor and childbirth, and to treat animals. While individual flower essences can be used to treat numerous ailments, combinations of essences can be created to treat problems in a holistic manner. This course encourages practitioners to thoroughly investigate the causes and histories of ailments in order to treat them most effectively. Focus is placed on the idea that many physical ailments are the result of emotional and energetic problems, and treating the cause will lead to improved physical health as well. There is also an introduction to additional activities that can be used to make the treatment more effective http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550165.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT K. Choy New Age Studies Beauty Lessons How and why does one become anorexic? While many blame the media, anorexia is really about psychology and social control. Eating disorders are epidemic in our society. This course explains why it is likely to get worse before it gets better. This course investigates the nature, causes, and manifestations of anorexia, and explores causes, behaviors, health and psychological consequences. Taking this course will provide you with statistics, current articles, case studies, and information needed to understand what has become an epidemic in our time. You will r ead stories by and about anorexics, examine the impact of the media and pro-anorexia websites, explore psychological issues, and find out which recovery approaches work and why. With a focus on writing and interaction with other students, the course allows students to see how writing memoirs, autobiography, and creative non-fiction can help an individual gain insight into anorexia and other eating disorders. If you or someone you know has battled an eating disorder, you will find this course to be absolutely fascinating. It provides vital information for counselors, college students, coaches, people interested in dance, historians, fashion designers and media specialists. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/15911.htm Sat, 11 Feb 2006 14:10:19 GMT S. Nash, Ph.D. Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Behavior Management This course establishes the foundations for employing positive approaches in the treatment of people with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders by covering the principles of equal opportunity and self-determination and their relationship to self-determined learning. This basis leads to prescriptions for self-determined learning and positive behaviors. The course covers: (a) approaches for dealing with challenging behavior (functional; behavior assessments; positive behaviors supports, and supportive instructional environments), (b) instruction methods (teaching self-regulation of inappropriate behavior, social behavior, and play; and the teaching of generalized self-regulation of independent work); (c) principles of curriculum design; (d) curriculum guides for self-determined learning (schedule following and self-monitoring; and self-regulation and self-determined learning); (e) school to work transition (generalization and adjustments during transition, transition programming, student-directed IEPs; (f) supported work (assessing workplace interests and opportunities, assessing and teaching cue-card use at work; teaching problem solving for adjustments at work; and (g) evaluation methods (daily progress evaluation; evaluations of self-determined learning, assessments of self-determination). http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/5369.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Sociological Studies Behavior Management Parenting the Normal Teen is a faith-based parenting class designed to empower and support parents and children as they navigate the storms of adolescence. Religious affiliation is not a prerequisite for either taking or benefiting from the class. The class is, however, permeated with Christian principles which are embraced across denominational lines. Parents of preteens wishing to prepare themselves during the 'calm-before-the-storm,' as well as parents who are in the midst of the normal storms of adolescence will want to take this class. Those who are experiencing severe storms will want to take my class Solution Focused Parenting with Difficult Teens (SFP 101). Parenting the Normal Teen is a ten-lesson course, covering such things as communicating with your teen, relationship building, problem-solving, discipline, and faith development. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30732.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:53:20 GMT D. Campbell Sociological Studies Social Services Religion and Spirituality Behavior Management Medical terminology is the specific language used by professionals in the medical industry and for success in this field, understanding and communicating in the language is critical. Medical Terminology 201 is an advanced course for those with some experience or training ( Medical Terminology 101 is not required but recommended). The course will focus on the medical terms and concepts used to understand anatomy. Lessons are organized by body system. Each lesson begins with structures and functions of a system followed by pathology, diagnostic, and procedural terminology. This easy-to-read, compact format of our online classroom makes for quick learning. Understanding medical terminology is vital for entry in a wide range of medical professions including those entering the medical coding or medical billing fields, those looking to improve or expand job opportunities in any health-care related career, those who are seeking careers in the hospital, insurance companies or government agencies, or those in the legal profession needing to understand medical information for exchange and interpretation. If you are interested in pursing a health and science career requiring the ability to communicate with physicians, dentists, or other medical professionals, this class will provide the necessary skills. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31935.htm Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:01:33 GMT S. Kahre, RN Medical Care Skills Behavior Management This course familiarizes parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals with appropriate behavioral approaches and methods for the instruction and management of individuals with disabilities. This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental vocabulary, philosophy, and methodology of the science of behavior management. Specifically, this first course will focus on the foundations, scientific terminology, and the basic principles and tactics of the science of applied behavior analysis. Data collection procedures and classroom management techniques will also be a major focus of this course. This is an introductory course, so much of the course content will involve definitions of scientific terms and simple applications of the principles and strategies of the science to real-world educational or societal settings. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550005.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Behavior Management Autism Isn'tand#8230; A result of inadequate parenting Nor is it a learning disability. And a diagnosis certainly needn't be viewed as a life long sentence to mediocrity, emptiness, dissatisfaction or lack of either fulfillment or productivity. Autism is plainly and simply a neurobiological condition (more specifically a neurodevelopmental disorder) that comes with lifelong challenges but also brings with it some fantastic lifelong opportunities for growth. Opportunities which are not only limited to the person who has the condition, but also for siblings and other family members, friends and supporters. Certainly, nobody has to be condemned to a less than first rate life because they are labeled in some way, or another, as being defective or less than they can be, solely because they are autistic. Yes, it can be frightening (particularly to a new parent) when a child is diagnosed with a condition that has no known cure and about which many doctors and researchers still disagree. And yes, it may be a different life than a parent would have envisaged. BUT there is much more than just hope, there are living breathing examples of autistic people who have achieved much and will continue to achieve do so, such as the widely acknowledged Dr Temple Grandin (college professor, sought after professional speaker and inventor). Famous people of the past who were very likely to have been in some way autistic, include such as Albert Einstein. So autism is not only treatable but can in many ways utilized and developed as a gift. This course will give you an insight into this condition (once considered very rare) which touches many more lives than people realize, or even care to admit. There is much reason for hope! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550059.htm Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Sociological Studies Social Services Behavior Management This course will discuss the informed consent process including what to tell patients participating in clinical trials, who should consent patients into clinical trials. We will also discuss what investigators must tell the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee (EC) and how often they must get approval from the IRB/EC. We will also review the reason regulations are needed, which regulations apply to protecting research subjects and their privacy. An Informed Consent Form template is included in the course. Most Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Ethic Committees (ECs) require clinical research investigators, clinical research coordinators and other clinicians complete a course on Human Subject Protection annually. This course may satisfy that criteria. Who will benefit: Clinical Monitors (CRA), Sponsors, Investigators, Auditors and persons interested in conducting or participating in clinical trials will benefit from taking this course. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33302.htm Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:52:41 GMT S. Wilson Sociological Studies Behavior Management Classroom discipline can be a major problem for teachers. There are a number of methods teachers can use to maintain control in the classroom. This course will focus on what works and why. I learned most of this the hard way. Take my advice. This course will be helpful to new teachers, anyone planning to student teach, substitute teachers, and any other person who has to supervise a classroom. Methods learned will also be helpful to anyone who has to supervise a group of children in a non school setting such as Sunday School, Tutoring programs, etc. Though one lesson focuses on how to start the school year, the majority of the lessons include ideas and methods that can be implemented any time during the school year. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/8758.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2003 10:24:55 GMT C. Eberhart Behavior Management Special Education 101 is the first in a series of relevant, innovative and dynamic courses developed and taught by a leading educator in this field. This course explains why people with disabilities deserve respect rather than pity in their quest for full engagement in school and post school life, why special education is mandated by policy and law to meet the education needs of students with disabilities, how its goals are affected by the nation's commitment to equalize educational opportunities for this group of learners, the revolutionary basis of these equal opportunity goals, why an equalized educational experience should empower students with disabilities to be self-determined at school and beyond, and how current practice falls far short of these equal rights expectations. This self-paced online class is ideal for teachers wanting to update their professional skills, classroom assistants seeking more knowledge about the field and parents trying to understand how best to argue for equal opportunities. Be informed and inspired without the hassle of commuting or matching a pre-determined schedule. If you are a well-disciplined and motivated learner, you will thrive in our instructor-led environment. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33392.htm Thu, 6 Sep 2007 17:29:49 GMT D. Mithaug Social Services Behavior Management Finding quality daycare these days is not always easy. Working parents are constantly seeking educated and experienced childcare providers to meet the needs of their children. There has been and always will be a need for home daycare settings for children, and for those willing to start a home daycare business, there is already an existing market waiting for your services. Creating a safe, stimulating, and caring environment for children is one of the most important aspects of starting a home daycare business. Becoming a childcare professional requires a little bit of research, the ability to obtain adequate licensing, and the capability of learning how to run and operate a business from your home. This course provides individuals with the basics necessary to start a home daycare business - from defining your aptitudes, motivations, and capabilities to the necessary legal requirements involved in starting a home daycare business. This course will help interested individuals learn about training, insurance, startup needs and costs as well as the need to assess what age groups might be best suited to your personality. From setting ground rules to dealing with parents and providing nutritious meals and stimulating activities for children of all ages, this home daycare business course will take you through every step of the process to ensure your success. From learning about first aid training to dealing with behavior problems and difficult parents, students of this home daycare business course will learn how to start, maintain and grow their business step by step. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550140.htm Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT A. Pharris Behavior Management Behavior Management for Residential Childcare Workers will give you practical, tested ways of controlling difficult behaviors. You can learn how to STOP bad behavior in its tracks; and--which is just as important--how to facilitate positive change in the lives of residents. Study with someone who has served as a houseparent, a counselor, a program director, and as an executive director of a child care agency and learn the difference between behavior management and behavior modification; how to use, not misuse power and authority; five basic principles of behavior management, including how behaviors can be overtly and covertly taught; how to change behaviors by changing antecedents, staff triggers, and environmental triggers. The STOP method of shared control is introduced; and students will learn how to recognize, reward, and reinforce good behavior. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/13701.htm Fri, 1 Apr 2005 22:18:53 GMT D. Campbell Behavior Management All people, regardless of their limitations, can learn. This course presents insight and develops skills to help people with special needs reach their greatest personal potential. The overall goal is to directly enhance the functional skills and personal independence of people with these disabilities using proven and specialized training. In addition, various general topics related to this population are also presented. Functional skills across seven different domains of learning are presented. Experienced or novice instructors can benefit by learning specific techniques and lesson plans. Parents can benefit as well as the teaching techniques are presented in a straight forward manner. Upon concluding the course the student should acquire insight into various disorders, be able to give an assessment, use established lesson plans, create new person centered lessons and be able to objectively demonstrate where a person with special needs has grown from teaching efforts. This course creates a practical skill that is highly accountable and directly usable in teaching people with developmental disabilities. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/15291.htm Thu, 20 Oct 2005 11:16:39 GMT W. Killion Behavior Management This medical terminology course covers the basic knowledge and understanding of medical language and terminology used by health care professionals everywhere. If you're interested in pursing a health and science career requiring the ability to communicate with physicians, dentists, or other medical professionals, this class will meet all your needs. In easy to read lessons , you'll find our compact format will not only give you a solid foundation in medical language, but can be completed in less than 25 days! You will analyze individual word parts such as prefixes, suffixes and word roots, along with learning body system dynamics, basic medical language, body orientation, health, wellness, and disease terms. You will learn the basic components of medical terminology as it relates to each body system plus the instruments used in assessment will also be reviewed. So if you're planning on pursing a career in medical transcription, medical billing or medical coding, physician's secretary or medical support staff, or you just need a review or extra tutoring for your anatomy and physiology classes, or maybe you want a jump start in the medical field before starting college; or perhaps you're just interested in learning the latest in medical language--you can begin today--enroll right now! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30445.htm Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT S. Kahre, RN Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Medical Care Skills How To Cope and Live with an Illness Behavior Management This research-based introductory course will provide comprehensive information on Emotional and Behavioral disorders. The course material will provide you with information on the following: definitions, characteristics, prevalence, causes, assessment, education service placements, functional behavior assessment, ABA and Positive Behavior Supports, advocacy, and current issues in the field. This class will benefit all educators, teachers, counselors, parents and anyone else who is interested in learning more about these disorders. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/32324.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services Behavior Management A course that will help parents and educators understand the effects of violence and its impact on children. During the past 25 years, violent crime among juveniles has more than quadrupled, and weapons offenses for children ages 10-17 have doubled. What has happened? We must try to understand why violent and horrific events are occurring with alarming frequency. Who is to blame? Schools? Parents? Media? And more importantly, what can be done to prevent this escalation? This class will provide alarming but basic facts and statistics about violence and children; discussion regarding the news report, Little Criminals; possible causes of violence and early identification of potential for violence; how to help children avoid violent conflicts; and finally solutions that parents and educators ideas and resources to help prevent violence in their homes, schools and communities. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/3961.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2002 16:36:33 GMT S. Looper Violence Prevention Strategies Behavior Management This course introduces the methods, theories and main concepts used by psychologists to develop a real insight into the world of children. Child psychology is extremely important for a number of reasons, not the least of which is being able to understand and accurately predict a reasonable norm for child development. Proper discipline, teaching styles and communication styles are all based on understanding the psychology of childhood, which changes and develops over time. Intervention on behalf of children who have been raised in difficult circumstances or faced traumatic events also hinges on understanding child psychology -- children don't cope with situations in the same way adults do because they do not process information the same way and do not have the same emotional or reasoning skills. By studying child psychology, we can better understand children and equip them to become well-adjusted, more adaptable adults who are capable of living rich and varied lives. We can help our children through crises and enrich their daily lives by interacting with them in ways that are appropriate to their developmental levels. Is it any wonder that so many people choose to study child developmental psychology every year? This course is for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children. This study is intended for students of psychology , those training to work with children in a variety of professional roles, or anyone just interested in understanding how children develop. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33248.htm Sat, 1 Mar 2008 11:05:43 GMT D. Mithaug Violence Prevention Strategies Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services Behavior Management 'When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen.' A television commercial announces that this particular investment company is so respected, so knowledgeable, so everything-that-an-investment-company-should-be, that everyone lends an ear when the company makes a statement pertaining to the investment industry, or anything else, for that matter. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of teachers, parents, and childcare providers regardless of the amount of knowledge or expertise that we possess. In fact, we devote a disturbing amount of time, energy, and financial resources in the overwhelming task of managing inappropriate behaviors of students and children, and it does not stop there. It is no secret that juvenile delinquency is a growing problem in our nation. The solution to this ever-rising detriment to society begins years before the adolescent makes his/her first appearance at the Juvenile Detention Facility. Behavior Management is an effective tool for use by parents, teachers, and childcare providers in the development of respectful, well-mannered children, who will later become productive members of society. Behavior Management strategies are designed to foster appropriate behaviors in children. Parents as well as educators can use these strategies successfully to promote enviable behaviors that are socially acceptable and academically beneficial. There is an ever-increasing need to diminish disruptive conduct in our classrooms because failure to do so results in time off task not only for the student or students participating in the disruption, but for the class as a whole. Each time that an educator has to stop teaching in order to reprimand a student, document the incident, and/or contact parents, valuable instructional time is lost. Children who exhibit disruptive behaviors at home create stress, anxiety, and emotional discord that affect every member of the family. This course will reference the specifics of various Behavior Management strategies. You may use them collectively or focus on a single strategy that that addresses a particular concern. You do not need a degree in education or psychology to experience success when using Behavior Management. There is little if any expense involved when implementing these techniques, and you will observe an increase in appropriate behaviors and a decrease in undesirable ones in a relatively short time period. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550061.htm Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:45:41 GMT D. Mithaug Therapy and Counseling Social Services Behavior Management Why not learn the basics of psychology with our online course designed to give students the most flexibility and independence? Psychology 101 is a comprehensive class providing an up-to-date presentation of the fundamentals of psychology. It's an excellent resource for any age student curious to learn about the extensive amounts of knowledge explaining human behavior. This user-friendly course will cover topics that will help your understanding of behavior and you'll learn the many theories that explain the complexities of human interactions. You'll find topics that dissect the brain to understand the thinking process; topics on the theorists and contributions of Pavlov, Skinner and Thorndike; topics on the influence of personality theorized by Freud; topics on the world of social psychology, and much more. If you're p ursuing any of the numerous career options involving the vast field of psychology or you're a non-academic hobbyist and life-long learner, this course will provide a solid introduction. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33623.htm Sun, 2 Dec 2007 21:10:08 GMT D. Mithaug Violence Prevention Strategies Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services Medical Care Skills Behavior Management This course is designed to provide beginning babysitters with advice and tips for caring for kids of all ages. Parents want their children to have the best babysitter they could find. This course is written to allow a first time babysitting to know how to prepare and market themselves, how to interview and get the job and finally how to function safely and effectively after getting a babysitting position. The course also teaches how knowledge and good planning can make you a successful babysitter and discusses all aspects of safety not only for the children but also for yourself. Babysitters need a lot of knowledge on caring for babies and children before they jump into babysitting. Use this course as a stepping stone into your career and then enhance your knowledge by taking a First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course offered by the Red Cross. Good Luck! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550246.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Violence Prevention Strategies Behavior Management Learn to live with illness. There is little information available to us about living with illness and coping with chronic pain. This course is designed to give you an understanding as well as a practical guide for maintaining a sense of normalcy. Living with an illness can be challenging. But there is hope by embracing the things that you can control and releasing the things you can not. This course will help you achieve both. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/12454.htm Thu, 2 Sep 2004 16:22:10 GMT V. Larson How To Cope and Live with an Illness Herbs are used for both culinary and medicinal purposes--and sometimes even spiritual purposes. All About Herbs will cover all the basics so that you are ready to explore all of Herbs' many uses. Not only will you learn the history and definitions, but you will also be able to: - List several benefits of cooking with herbs and have a basic understanding of how to prepare herbs and incorporate them into your favorite foods. - Grasp the main traditions in herbal medicine. - Understand the benefits of growing herbs at home and how to plan your first herb garden. - Know how to select the right herbs, the best containers, the ideal fertilizer and the best amount of water to help your container herb garden thrive. - Know when to harvest your herbs and how to dry them for storage so you can enjoy home-grown herbs all year long. -How to start a heart-healthy, cold and flu prevention garden using basil, cayenne and garlic. - How aloe vera and peppermint make wonderful additions to both your herb garden and your medicine cabinet. - Know the beauty of rosemary, fennel and lavender and how to grow them yourself. - Understand how these ingredients can add a lovely scent to your garden and delicate ingredients to make your own cosmetic treatments. -Know about another facet of herbal medicine, aromatherapy, which is based on the power of herbs' fragrances and helps treat both mood and health issues. -Know how to prepare herbs in a variety of forms to best treat any of a number of conditions. These methods range from a simple tea, or infusion, to a good old-fashioned poultice. We'll also share some advice on being very careful with herbs to avoid negative results. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550090.htm Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Therapy and Counseling New Age Studies How To Cope and Live with an Illness This eleven-lesson course examines the fascinating subject of Angels. Exploring the history of human knowledge of Angels, this course explores the folklore, art and writings associated with Angels, as well as our personal relationship with them on earth. Lessons in this course explain the hierarchy of Angels, as it is understood generally, and the roles that different Angels play in our personal lives, as well as in the lives of our nations. We'll also outline the locations, colors and vibrations associated with Archangels, as well. Vibration-raising exercises are provided so that we may learn how to establish contact with our own personal Angels. We will also explore how to recognize Angelic signs and intervention, and how to use our Angelic assistance for the higher good of the planet. This course is an eye-opening experience that helps explain some of the more obscure points regarding the different levels of human and spiritual life, the work that is assigned to Angels, and the purpose of Angels in our universe. Join today! Everyone is welcome. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550093.htm Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies How To Cope and Live with an Illness Becoming a Nursing Assistant is one way to have a career in the healthcare field without spending tens of thousands of dollars and years of your life on a college education. In this course, you'll learn exactly what a Nursing Assistant is and the duties of a typical day. You'll also learn the procedures, knowledge and training that are essential to being a successful nursing assistant. Chapters will include information on basic anatomy, crucial testing procedures, the most common ailments a nursing assistant will see in her patients, personal care needs, and proper guidelines for patient mobility. We will also cover topics such as patients' emotional needs, your own emotional health when working with patients who are suffering and legal and ethical issues you may face during your career. Each chapter will end with a brief review in the form of questions about what you've learned. These will help you understand each chapter more fully and prepare yourself for the certification exam required by most health care organizations for employment. You can refer back to this material as a refresher whenever you feel the need to brush up on particular topics -- keep it as a reference guide after taking your certification exam. A nursing assistant fulfills a complex role in the life of patients. She is a caregiver who provides compassion, emotional support, physical mobility and day-to-day dignity in addition to basic medical needs. If you have chosen to become a nursing assistant, you are a special individual. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33205.htm Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT S. Kahre, RN Therapy and Counseling Social Services Medical Care Skills How To Cope and Live with an Illness This course will be of tremendous help to anyone, and everyone who has an open mind. Spiritual counseling and awareness is beneficial to everyone, no matter what age or education level. More important than material things, more important than the perfect spouse, or the perfect life, your own spirituality defines who you are. It is your belief system, it determines your actions and goals, and you should be aware of that importance. Your inner thoughts, fears, and desires shape who you are. By going to the source of all misfortune in your life, and redirecting that source, you can drastically change your life. All it takes is belief. Throughout the course, you must be patient with yourself and your spiritual growth. There is no sense in rushing your spirit. If you desire a spiritual awakening, you will find it during this course. During this course, you will discover many things about yourself. You will see what made you who you are. You will realize what you truly want in life, and you will improve your relationships with love and forgiveness. For anyone who has been damaged, and seeks a better future and a kinder heart, this course is for you. Lesson 1: Intention Manifestation Lesson 2: Personal Visions/Dreams Lesson 3: Healing Emotional Scars Lesson 4: Establishing regular meditation Lesson 5: Transformations Lesson 6: Entering Trance Lesson 7 : Astral Projection Lesson 8 : Connecting with the Higher Power Lesson 9: Revisiting the past Lesson 10: Conference of the spirit Lesson 11: Using fear to your advantage * This course may contain concepts that are unfamiliar or controversial to many students. **Students will be drawing upon themselves as their greatest resource throughout this course. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550248.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Religion and Spirituality How To Cope and Live with an Illness This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely take good care of a loved one at home. You will not only learn how to save thousands of dollars each month by caring for your elderly or disabled patient at home and avoid the expense of nursing home placement, but y ou will also be enriching their lives and yours by keeping them in the home environment. You will be taught medical, physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of patient care. Learning to be a good care giver is important, and this course will help you excel into being a great care giver. Special needs of the elderly or disabled patient require skilled knowledge. Start learning care giving skills today. You will be able to take care of your spouse, parent, child, or friend without difficulty. Enroll Now. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31282.htm Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:35:46 GMT J. Hicks R.N. Therapy and Counseling Social Services Medical Care Skills How To Cope and Live with an Illness This self-paced anatomy and physiology course will cover all the bodily systems playing a major role in human anatomy. The material is presented in a practical and comprehensive manner. The focus of the course is on the need-to-know facts that must be understood in order to pursue any healthcare career or related education in the field of science. These easy to follow lessons are ideal for anyone requiring a solid understanding of how the human body works. Lessons include the following topics: The Skeletal System The Integumentary System The Muscular System The Nervous System The Sensory System The Endrocrine System The Cardiovascular System The Lymphatic System The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Urinary System The Reproductive System http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30444.htm Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT S. Kahre, RN Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Medical Care Skills How To Cope and Live with an Illness A study on how to cope with Alzheimer's Disease. This class will teach you how to safely care for an Alzheimer's patient at home. This course can save you thousands of dollars that you would have to pay to a nursing home. Lesson one focuses on: Understanding the illness, how to be a care giver, how to cope with being a care giver, community support, and legal issues. Lesson two covers: Treatment, medications, diet, exercise, hygiene, environment, and how to best handle an aggressive patient. Lesson three will teach you the tricks of the trade on how to: Child proof your home, motivate the patient, and promote good nutrition. Lesson four is on: Promoting good health, skin care, watching for infection, and how to monitor vital signs. Lesson five is on physical health and covers: hydration, bowel problems, adult diapers, and bowel treatments. You can earn professional quality class certificates to hang on your wall to show your merit and achievements. The class will make you an excellent care giver and improve the quality of life for the person you are caring for. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/14101.htm Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:11:09 GMT J. Hicks R.N. How To Cope and Live with an Illness This course describes Good Clinical Practices requirements for the sponsor and the investigator as it relates to receiving, storing, dispensing, and returning or destroying investigational drug products. Additionally, attendees will learn how to do drug accountability, drug reconciliation and maintain the proper records in case of FDA or regulatory agency inspection. Who should attend? This course is designed for all who interact with investigational drug supplies. Specifically, Clinical Monitors (i.e. CRAs), Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal/Clinical Investigators, Sub-Investigators, Auditors, Project Managers and Sponsors. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33637.htm Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:27:05 GMT S. Wilson Social Services Medical Care Skills The study of microbiology is extremely rewarding, leading to advances in the welfare of the environment as well as human populations. Pursuing this fascinating subject lead to such careers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical research and forensics among other challenging professions. Regardless of whether you are a serious student considering a career in microbiology or a layperson who just wants to learn everything you can about the world around you, Microbiology 101 is guaranteed to change the way you look at the world. What will you gain by taking this course? Appreciation for the vital roles microbes perform; Awareness of the advantages--soil fertility and decomposition of organic matter--and disadvantages--food spoilage--of microbiology; Understanding of the comprehensive history of microbiology; Introduction to cellular respiration, bacteria, viruses, diseases, vaccines and drugs used for medical treatment. Join us in the comprehensive online course as we explore in detail all aspects of microbiology, including microbiology history, as well as an in-depth look at cellular respiration, bacteria, viruses, diseases, vaccines, and even drugs used in medical treatments. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31712.htm Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:32:47 GMT J. Bennett Medical Care Skills With the opportunities to work in the healthcare field, particularly that within the Medical Transcriptionist (MT) arena, foreseen to be on the rise for the next ten years; it makes a great deal of sense to acquire specialized training within the field. Within our Medical Transcription course, we provide a comprehensive look at what the profession entails from translating physicians' dictations to learning a significant amount of medical terminology. Further, we have identified the supplies you will need to embark on a successful career as an MT, as well as, the resources available to help you get a strong foothold on what has all the makings of being a most stimulating and rewarding career. Whether working from home (Medical Transcription has been ranked as one of the top ten growth industries for home-based businesses) or within a hospital or physician's office, the duties of an MT are best suited for those persons who are able to concentrate for long periods of time, excel at using reference materials and have an ear for various dialects and accents. Bear in mind when you decide to become an MT your work will not only be assisting physicians and medical facility administrators but also that of patients who rely upon the accuracy of medical information in order to receive quality care. Thus, while both diversified and scientific in nature, the profession of medical transcriptionist is one of which you could be most proud. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550070.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:54:33 GMT S. Kahre, RN Medical Care Skills This introductory course examines the important principles of an insurance contract.Legal principles such as insurable interest, premiums,compensation,claims payment and the principles of good faith like misrepresentation,disclosure and consumers rights' against manufacturers of goods are examined in an in-depth manner,devoid of legal technicalities. Issues discussed in these topics are: What is an insurance contract? Who can be parties to it? What are the rights and obligations of these parties? What is the extent of their liabilities? What is the significance of agency in insurance contracts? What are the duties an agent owes his master (the Principal)?H ow broad and or limited are these duties? Who can sue or be sued in insurance contract? How does the court make assessment of claims - what are the guiding principles? Do consumers have rights against manufacturers of items they consume - how can these rights be enforced? W hat are the contrainsts? Answers to these questions are discussed in a very lucid manner so that the learner can gradually come to a basic understanding of how insurance works in our everyday life. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/3930.htm Tue, 21 May 2002 17:11:31 GMT F. Afolalu Medical Care Skills Are you seeking a career in health care? This course is designed to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter a variety of health related fields. Course of instruction will include an overview of medical history and events, health care systems, health care careers, legal and ethical responsibilities, personal qualities of a health care worker, and communication. The course is set up to allow a student to complete the lessons, assignments and tests on his or her own time frame. While this course is intended for one's personal enrichment, the objectives and information presented can be extremely beneficial to those who utilize them in a professional atmosphere. Interested students should have an interest in working with people. Students completing this course may choose to further their education by entering a program of licensed practical nursing, dental assistant, laboratory technician, nursing assistant, medical assistant and others in the ever-growing field of health related occupations. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/16099.htm Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:47:55 GMT A. Amerine Medical Care Skills Medical billing is one of the fastest growing healthcare jobs. Hospitals, private practices and clinics could not survive without someone who efficiently handles their day-to-day Medical Billing procedures. A medical biller's job responsibilities can include: expert management of healthcare billing--processing, adjusting and resubmitting of claims; adherence to current healthcare industry regulations and policies; and compliance with insurance procedures and allotted benefit coverage. This self-paced course will quickly and easily train you in these procedures. There is a great need for medical billers. In this course you're going to learn all about medical billing from the ground-up. This course assumes you have little or no knowledge about medical billing. Written in 'layman's terms', this course is an ideal preparation course for any persons interested in this booming area in the health and medical administration industry. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31674.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT S. Kahre, RN Medical Care Skills This self study medical coding course will discuss the Integumentary System with focus on the ICD-9-CM and CPT coding manuals. Medical Terminology relating to the Integumentary System is also discussed to educate the student on this subject. The class will bring knowlege to students that want to pursue their knowledge when working for a Dermatologist or a Family Practioner. The focus of this course for the experienced coder is to gain additional knowledge in specialty coding involving the skin. More than 150 coding scenarios for coding skin diseases and disorders and related procedures (CPT 10000 series) are provided to help the student continue his/her knowledge in the field of medical coding. For the less advanced student, it is a course that would help gain knowledge of coding guidelines as implemented in the coding industry and to build confidence and speed when assigning codes. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/15566.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2005 12:08:03 GMT D. Wilson Medical Care Skills Pregnancy is a common enough occurrence. It happens all the time. Until it happens to you or someone you love for the very first time. Then, the questions mount and without answers your fears may begin to get the better of you. By looking into the entire process of pregnancy, the kind of care you can select, evaluating the choices you can make will take away the fear and anxiety of this very beautiful condition. Prenatal Care will give you advice, information about the conditions you can expect to face as you journey through your pregnancy, and just what your baby is doing each week. This course will also let you know what to expect in terms of prenatal testing to assure the health of your baby. It will also talk about the importance of nutrition, vitamins, hydration, and rest. Learning what could be dangerous to you and your growing baby will help you to make choices at work and at home that will ensure the safety of both of you. How you take care of yourself during your pregnancy will have a major influence on how healthy you and the baby are after delivery. The beauty of preparing yourself for the labor and delivery portion of this journey is that you will have so many more choices than the mothers who just wait for things to happen. By adequately preparing yourself, your partner, and your healthcare giver, you will be the one in charge of your body both during and after pregnancy. The end goal is to deliver a happy and healthy baby. Prenatal Care lessons will assist you every step of the way. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550118.htm Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT A. Pharris Social Services Medical Care Skills Bringing home a new pet to join your family is always a fun and exciting time. But it also comes with a huge responsibility. This animal now depends on you for food, shelter, medical care, and companionship. In short, you hold their very life in your hands. This fun and informative course will help you cover all the basics of animal care. Every thing from feeding recommendations, bathing tips, and basic first aid topics are covered in just 12 easy to learn lessons. Just follow along and you'll be a pro in no time at all! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550004.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT N. Fields Medical Care Skills Magic of Motherhood Method Childbirth Education and Preparation Preparing for the birthing of your child involves emotional, physical and psychological knowledge and practice for both mom and baby. The Magic of Motherhood Method is a Complimentary Natural Childbirth method for use with or without medications, at home, birth center, or in a hospital. The key concepts are 'Experiencing, Understanding and Enjoying' your labor and delivery through emotional support, empowering yourself, and empowering your baby. Utilizing relaxation/visualization methods and understanding your body. ****An online education and preparation class for this exciting time can help prepare and support busy parents who are not able to attend a time consuming class. It is also a great refresher for those who have had babies before**** ( This course is for expecting parents and can also be taken by birth attendants, educators and practitioners. ) (c) 2006 Chasse http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/15440.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:40:12 GMT J. Chasse, PhD Social Services Medical Care Skills Whenever the field of medicine is mentioned, people generally think about doctors and nurses. In fact, not that many years ago, those medical practitioners just about covered the subject. In recent years, however, the field has grown beyond imagination. In this course, we will look at Careers in Healthcare as a guide for planning an exciting future. Specialization in the medical profession has produced a need for many trained personnel in specific areas. Even physicians have specialized in one field because over the past few decades the amount of knowledge in medical practice has become so vast that one person cannot know everything. Unfortunately, this trend has produced an overabundance of specialists and a shortage of primary healthcare physicians (General Practitioners). As the medical field grew, there arose a need for more support staff in hospitals, doctor's offices, and related areas. Whole careers sprang up in the healthcare profession from Medical Billers to Patient Advocates. This course will discuss some of these areas of specialization within the field as an educational guide for Healthcare Career Planning. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31677.htm Tue, 5 Dec 2006 10:25:07 GMT D. Olson Medical Care Skills This course is designed for the person who is interested in learning more about phlebotomy. If you are an experienced nurse or other healthcare professional looking to add to your resume, or a beginner, just considering a career in the healthcare field then, this course is for you. Many specialties in the healthcare setting use and need the skills of phlebotomy Medical Technicians and Technologist, Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, Nursing Assistants, Medical Laboratory Assistants and Paramedics are just a few professions whose job encompasses drawing blood. The most current information available is provided to introduce the beginner to the world of phlebotomy and at the same time answer some of the questions that the seasoned professional may have. So whether you'd like to polish a current skill or learn a new one, this course is for you. Note: For those students wishing to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician, this course is an excellent study tool and additional informational resource. Completion of this course is informational and will not provide certification. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/14514.htm Sun, 9 Oct 2005 14:14:17 GMT L. Theim-Busch Medical Care Skills Have you ever wanted to be a landlord? This multi-faceted career can be challenging and rewarding both personally and financially. Our course provides a broad yet detailed examination of the many areas that a property manager must blend together to be successful. Lesson 1 asks the question: are you ready to be a landlord? It focuses on the disciplines involved in property management and discusses planning and goal setting. In Lesson 2, you'll discover the benefits of commercial and residential properties, and what types of tenants will be renting from you. We explain what to do before purchasing a property and how to make an offer in Lesson 3. Ownership rights and responsibilities are discussed in Lesson 4, including laws and regulations you must abide by. Lesson 5 examines the financial factors to consider and how to set rental prices. You'll learn how to choose the best tenants and how to attract them to your property in Lesson 6. Dealing with tenants (and how to avoid bad ones) makes up Lesson 7. Lesson 8 covers handling tenant issues and explains the eviction process. We focus on the lease in Lesson 9 by explaining how to create a lease and the lease dispute resolution options are available to you. Lesson 10 will help you understand the five types of property maintenance and describes common trouble spots. In Lesson 11 we discuss financing options for purchasing your property. The course concludes with Lesson 12, which explains how to sell your property. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550158.htm Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT J. Borland Money Making Strategies and Qualities Event planning is one of the hottest new fields available to people from all walks of life today. Although some event planners may possess a college degree in business or a related field of study, a college degree is not required to be an event planner, nor is a certificate or any other formal training--although any training and/or education you can receive would certainly be very beneficial and give you an edge over others just starting out. Those who are brand new to the field of event planning can earn excellent money in this career path, and the benefits and salary only increase with the event planner's contacts, networking and skill level. Those at the top of their game can earn in excess of millions per year. Event planning is an exciting, lucrative and interesting career choice; however, it is not for everyone. Those who have a lot of energy, are comfortable with self-promotion, enjoy talking to and socializing with strangers, who are well organized, can handle multi-tasking and have an eye for detail will enjoy this career. If you are laid back, shy and prefer to be 'behind the scenes,' you may want to choose another profession. This course will give you a great basic understanding of event planning. It will also explain some of the details of how the business works and what an event planner does exactly. Lastly, it will give you the basics to help get you started in this exciting, rewarding and often fun filled career. There are ten comprehensive lessons written in an easy to follow, informative manner. The end of each lesson will provide you with multiple summary review questions so that you may effectively test your new found knowledge. We encourage you to use these self-test questions to determine whether you are ready to move on to the next lesson or if you should review portions of the preceding lesson before taking the next step. Don't rush yourself. Take the time to read all portions of the lessons and complete the exercises and self-tests. Making full use of this course, in its entirety, is the first step in getting more of what you want in life and business. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550035.htm Tue, 8 Apr 2008 17:49:50 GMT T. Long Money Making Strategies and Qualities The 'Antiques Roadshow,' and 'Treasures in your Attic' along with numerous other shows have produced a groundswell of interest in antiques and collectibles. Almost everyone has hidden treasures in their home that are collecting dust and are often hidden away in the back of the closet. Savvy 'pickers' routinely turn those dusty relics into big money. One man bought a painting at a yard sale for $25.00 and later sold it for $250,000! This course will teach you how to discern the junk from the diamonds in the rough. You will learn how to recognize valuable items even before you know exactly what they are. You will learn how to quickly research items you have found and how to find the best way to sell at a profit. This course is for those who have an interest in antiques and collectibles and recognize the value in them but don't know where to begin to cash in. Beginners in this field often make costly mistakes and it is my hope to help you avoid those as much as possible. While I do not hold regular online discussions or 'office hours,' I am always available by email to answer your questions as you progress. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/15269.htm Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:39:16 GMT R. Morse Money Making Strategies and Qualities Introduction to Fundamentals of Business Management The world of business management offers an array of career opportunities unparalleled among income earning possibilities. Industries from mining to waste disposal have management-level positions in many companies. Business management requires a combination of skills and knowledge, coupled with good judgment and leadership qualities. There are several fundamental aspects of operating a business and#8211; whether you run your own small business or hold a management position in a national corporation and#8211; that a manager should be aware of. Our course takes you through some of the various requirements you may encounter while managing a business. We begin by examining the various disciplines and levels in business management and give you hints on how to get a management job in your company. In lesson 2 we cover areas of financial management such as types of capital, debt and equity financing alternatives, a business plan and a budget. Lesson 3 deals with legal and regulatory compliance issues. Human resources and personnel issues are discussed in Lesson 4. Sales management fundamentals and#8211; the sales cycle, customer relationships and pricing and#8211; make up lesson 5. We examine the marketing functions (lesson 6) right after sales functions because the two disciplines work hand-in-hand to drive business. Lesson 7 covers some key accounting principles and practices. Inventory control techniques make up Lesson 8, focusing on the role of inventory control, the processes involved and control mechanisms used. Lesson 9 'Taxes and Your Business Organization' delves into types of organization and some key business tax requirements. Order fulfillment follows the purchase from sales inquiry to delivery in Lesson 10, and explains how fulfillment is important to customer relationships. We finish with lesson 11 explaining the importance and function of information technology. Once completed, you will have a basic understanding of how to manage a business. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550114.htm Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Salazar Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities Qualified restaurant managers are always in demand. They earn salaries far above the national average ($45K-$60K and higher), receive generous benefit packages and bonuses, rapid promotions and opportunities for travel. But that's really just the 'icing on the cake'. Restaurant managers learn, apply and continually improve myriad business skills adaptable to scores of other industries. Sales, marketing, human resources, customer service, shipping and receiving, maintenance, food and beverage preparation and accounting are all in a day's work...you'll truly 'have a finger in every pie'. In addition, you'll meet, interact with and satisfy every conceivable restaurant guest, and have the opportunity to be a true leader, a role model and a positive force in the lives of hundreds of your associates. And let's not forget those autographed photos of you with Jack Nicholson or Tiger Woods, thanking you for one of their best nights on the town in a long time. Ready to Dig In? http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550157.htm Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT J. Borland Money Making Strategies and Qualities The idea of running one's own business is the dream of hundreds of thousands of Americans. The reasons for opening your own business are myriad; to be your own boss, to set your own hours, to do what you want to do, to provide a product or service where you perceive a need, to follow your passion. Any one of these reasons are good ones for opening your own business. There are really only a few real reasons for not just jumping into the process and opening your doors to new customers and your heart to an entirely new and wonderful way of life. The biggest reason is fear; fear based on lack of information. When you do not know how to do something, there is underlying fear that it will likely be done wrong. In order to tackle your fear, you need knowledge and that is what this course on Retail Business will give you. By going through Retail Business you will discover whether or not you have the true entrepreneurial spirit to leave the corporate world and all that goes with it, and enter into your new world of Business Owner. The beauty of being a business owner is that you will never be bored, you will spend time doing the things that you love, and perhaps even with the people you love if you decide to join forces. This course will take you through the lists of things that you need to do or consider before you open your doors. Once you have completed the course, you will have enough information to decide whether or not business ownership is for you. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550124.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:07:23 GMT J. Borland Money Making Strategies and Qualities This course will help you demystify the stock market and start making money! Everyone yes, everyone is sure to find something suitable in the stock market to invest in. It doesn't matter if you are looking for a very safe investment to protect your nest egg or a risky investment with a huge potential to make a killing! Everyone finds themselves along that spectrum and will discover that the stock market has investments for people who want to protect their savings and for people who want to grow their savings. The stock market can be confusing. Using examples, actual stories from real investment advisers, and lists of great online resources, each lesson builds on the last to give you the clarity needed to understand investments. By the time you're done with this course, you'll have found a few investments you can enjoy and you'll be able to start investing right away with the assurance that you know what you're doing. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30609.htm Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:35:18 GMT M. Coburn Money Making Strategies and Qualities The average individual knows very little about economics and tends to believe whatever was seen or heard on television. However, we all contribute and are impacted by economic factors and need a basic understanding of how this works as economics becomes more and more pivotal to our survival. With this course, our goal is to equip you with a working understanding of economics and its myriad of business and personal applications. As such, we have crafted an easy-to-understand course comprised of economic principle tenets while specifically highlighting such central ideas as: andmiddot; History and Various Forms of Economics andmiddot; Schools of Thought andmiddot; Ten Major Principles of Economics andmiddot; World Economic Systems and Comparative Economics andmiddot; Components in Societal Economy andmiddot; Basic Tenets of the U.S. Economic System andmiddot; Global Economies: Ranking National Economies andmiddot; Micro and Macro: Styles of Economics andmiddot; Federal Reserve System: aka 'The Fed' andmiddot; Managerial Economics andmiddot; Gross National Product (GNP) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Regardless of whether you want to become more familiar with economics so that you can better budget your household expenditures or so that you can became the entrepreneur you have always dreamed, has the fundamentals to guide you without overtaxing your brain. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550051.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Mackerson Money Making Strategies and Qualities Managing time effectively is fundamental to success. It also factors into achieving balance in our lives. Today, we're busier than ever--at work and at home. Having enough time for things that are important, things we want or need to do, or even to have enough time to devote to a special project, there just isn't enough time to go around. This course is a practical 'how to' that will guide you through the maze of conflicting priorities, self-doubts, disorganization, over-commitments, and limitations that in the past have kept you from successfully managing time. It offers a step-by-step format for achieving balance between your personal and professional lives. As this course shows, managing time isn't just about making lists. It's about everything that encompasses your daily routine. Discover how beliefs and values factor into success. Find out what part sleep and nutrition play. Learn how including yourself in your 'to do's' helps create time for 'special' projects you've put on the back burner. See how to stop wasting time on annoying situations. Learn to carve out more time for friends and family. If life is in the details, then manage them well. This eleven-session course encompasses a variety of tools that, if used, will help you achieve what we all want--more time for things that matter and a better ability to manage it all. Making the time for this course could just be the key to creating enough time for you. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550056.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities Have you ever been involved in a complex project that just did not go the way you wanted? Often failure is pre ordained due to the approach to the project. The concept of project management exists because it helps assure completion of a project successfully. This course covers the basics of project management where you will learn what project management involves and how to approach it successfully. While project management can be a very complicated and dry subject, we have attempted to make the subject easy to comprehend and identify the necessary skills and learned behaviors a project manager needs to succeed. We cover the major subject areas of the topic and provide valuable information and insight in to the how's and why's of dozens of important subjects such as: why a plan is so important to the success of a project. the importance of good teamwork and how to select the right members of a team for a project. what tools are available to help you be a better project manager. and much more. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33432.htm Fri, 5 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT D. Salazar Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities Starting and operating a business is a minefield of rules and regulations. The regulations set in the moment you decide to start your own business. You need to get licenses and permits from the authorities. There are restrictions on the type of business you can operate in a neighborhood. Tax and employee regulations are perhaps the most strictly enforced regulations. Non-compliance can even lead to cancellation of the business license and at times, imprisonment. This course will guide you on the main requirements of the regulations so that a business can develop a strategy for compliance. This course will also provide guides on how to protect the intellectual property of the business , the types of insurance a business must generally have in place, and sources of funding. Every business has its own assets. You must know how to protect the assets of your business, such as: registering the intellectual property right of the business with the appropriate authorities; insuring the business against losses; growing your business with funding. Find out what you need to know so that you can focus on making your business successful. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550083.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:25:11 GMT C. Addington Money Making Strategies and Qualities If you have a talent for organizing and want to find out how to set up your own Professional Organizing business, then this course is where you need to begin. Not only will answers be provided on what a professional organizer is, potential earnings and possible clientele, and various organizing tips; this course will also provide information about available resources and how to begin the nuts and bolts of writing up your business goals. Provided Marketing strategies and tips will wrap up this informative course and get you ready to begin! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30140.htm Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT C. Glenn Money Making Strategies and Qualities The idea of leadership is one that seems to constantly change. What was once valued in a leader in past centuries, is no longer valued in our modern era. So then, how do we define leadership? And is leadership the same as supervision ? In this Leadership and Supervision course, you will learn not only what makes a great leader, but how a person's attributes and skills can affect their leadership abilities. We will also address the roles of problem solving and planning in the scope of leadership, as well as define the role supervision plays in leadership (and vice versa). This course features several historical examples of real-life leaders and how their skills were able to cement their place in history as some of history's greatest leaders. All the leaders are addressed in-depth to give those taking this course a practical example to base their own leadership traits. For anyone who thinks they may be a leader, and for all of those who want to be one, this course will give you a practical guide to becoming a powerful and respected leader. At the end of this course, you'll be able to apply what you have learned in a final exam that can show you if you have what it takes to be a leader that history will remember. So...what kind of leader are you? And what can you do to improve upon your leadership skills? Join us today, and let's find out. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550075.htm Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Salazar Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities Communication influences all factors of your life. From daily interactions with strangers on the street to the way you present yourself in the board room, the way you communicate is a reflection of who you are and the way you establish relationships with those around you. Although there are many sides to communication (including verbal interactions, nonverbal cues, and even using technology to maximize impact), there are a few basic fundamentals that span across the nation and around the globe. By understanding the way you communicate and increasing your knowledge of conflict resolution and negotiation, you can increase your probability for success with others. Whether you are working in the business community, strengthening your personal relationships, or simply seeking to increase your comfort in reaching out to others as a whole, effective communication is your bridge from potentially hazardous misunderstandings to personal--and professional--success. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550121.htm Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities This course takes you through an overview of the wonderful world of business mathematics. The course is designed for a person of any age and anywhere in the world. All that is required of the learner are a computer, a connection to the internet, a calculator or spreadsheet, skills to use these tools, and a willingness to learn. First we begin with a comprehensive review of the decimal system and basic calculations. Next are fractions, percent, and ratios. Then we move on to exponents and square roots. In the lesson that follows, the learner sets a personal budget and reviews personal finances, including thrift buying, and calculating interest on a loan. Then there is a discussion of conservation of energy used in the home. Later we are encouraged to budget our personal time and energy as well as money. The trip then takes you into the business world of purchases and sales, then bookkeeping, with a thorough explanation of debits and credits, petty cash, and an overview of financial statements. In the following lessons, we take a look at graphs, measurements and statistics. (Is mode the same as average?) After that we find ourselves in the business office for office etiquette, netiquette, and telephone etiquette. Also the science of Ergonomics is discussed. We finally arrive near the end of the course when we emphasize lifelong learning, goal setting plus good health habits for a balanced life. From the beginning, the advanced learner is encouraged to click on web references and search for more information via the internet. And everyone is encouraged to 'surf' and 'google' the world wide web often for more fun. The course material includes plenty of examples and exercises for practice, interesting anecdotes about the character, history and origins of our math system from many parts of the world. Math can be fun! However, calculations do require practice, and then more practice to be easier, more proficient and more fun. Enjoy the course! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550069.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:52:51 GMT J. Tsung Money Making Strategies and Qualities Credit governs everyone's lives. It is what allows people to buy a house, get a car, have a credit card and generally live a life they cannot really afford. Sadly, many people get into a debt spiral that soon goes out of control. They have trouble keeping their head above water, and soon they fall under as the weight of debt drags them down. Thankfully, credit can be managed and all it takes is having the ability to change how one lives their life. By implementing the lessons explained in this course, an individual will be able to take their credit and repair it. This is not to say that it will be easy. If anything, it will be very difficult to do. They will be struggling to keep their head above water, but as they persevere, they will be able to slowly fix their credit and get credit relief. The statistics are staggering with how many people suffer from credit problems. Millions, with that number growing because of the economy, are actually using credit to keep their heads above water. This is a losing strategy that only results in them losing nearly everything they have as the water quickly pulls them under and the debt rock shows no signs of letting go. There are many ways that a person can get rid of debt, and they are covered in this course. These include: Understanding Credit Understanding a credit score Understanding how credit is affected Understanding Credit Cards Understanding Foreclosure Understanding Bankruptcy Understanding the Debt to Income Ratio Understanding the Debt Spiral Finding Debt Counseling Finding Debt Consolidation Learning to live within one's means Learning how to budget Knowing how to stay on track Understanding Credit Reports Fixing Credit Errors These must be done right, and cannot be rushed. To get out of debt and realize credit relief, one has to work hard to do so. This course will explain how to repair credit using the tips that have helped millions of other people raise their credit score hundreds of points through know-how and determination. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550109.htm Sun, 4 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT J. Borland Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities There has been a sharp increase in vacation destinations over the past 50 years. With that increase, the concept of timeshares has blossomed. Owning a timeshare allows travelers to occupy accommodations for a period of time each year. This long-term strategy has become a travel industry standard and has provided vacationers with an option to hotel stays. This 11-lesson course takes you from the history of the vacation timeshare industry through the process of buying and selling a timeshare. We begin by briefly examining where and how the concept developed. Then we'll discuss properties and characteristics of timeshare ownership. Lesson II provides guidance about where to find timeshares and preparing for a purchase. Next, we go through the process of buying a package. Lessons IV, V and VI cover legal rights and responsibilities, the various types of ownership, and financial considerations. We move on to industry organizations you should know about. In Lesson VIII, you will learn about the scheduling aspects of timeshare ownership. We cover a variation of ownership called fractionals in Lesson IX. Lesson X deals with exchanging and renting a timeshare unit. The series concludes with Lesson XI discussing important information about selling a timeshare. We include a glossary of common industry terms for reference. This course will give you a broad understanding of timeshare ownership, but does not contain every detail pertaining to this subject. Once you complete the course, we encourage you to discover as much as you can about this appealing concept of 'owning your vacation.' http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550049.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT S. Mellencamp Money Making Strategies and Qualities Find the money and resources to fund your business or the business you dream about. This course will provide: Financing options The Financing Model will give you a visual and written step-by-step process for developing a strategy to finance your business. From personal assessment to the loan proposal it provides a process to obtain your loan. Programs and resources for you to successfully fund your business. Examples from agencies and organizations are provided to facilitate the process as well as provide background on sources of funding expectations. Federal, state and local agencies that provide resources for building and growing a business are identified. The federal programs range from business counseling to loans, and even in certain cases grants. Local agencies and organizations are important because of the proximity and availability of those resources. In many instances these services are free or a nominal fee is required. If you already own a business or you are thinking about one, this course is your best source to build your business. Instructor feedback based on experience will be the direct connection to accomplishing your dream or just learning about it for a future project or business idea. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31504.htm Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:47:26 GMT R. Campbell Money Making Strategies and Qualities Can you predict which direction corn prices will go? Are you the type of person who enjoys taking risks? Do you want to be a part of an often fast-paced, emotional environment? A career in futures trading can lead to a great income and a large bank account. You can trade with your own account or manage a portfolio for a group of clients. When trades go the right way, it can be one of the most exciting industries to be a part of. But it's not for everyone. There are significant financial risks, and trading without a firm knowledge of the marketplace can lead to a rapid loss of money. Not sure how it works? Well, if you're looking for a general understanding of the commodity and futures market, this course is for you. Commodity Markets and Futures Trading is a 13-part course that takes you through the history and regulations of the marketplace, how trading works, exchanges and trading participants, and trading strategies and systems. You'll learn the lingo and how to read a chart. When you complete the course, you'll have the knowledge to take the next steps in becoming a futures trader. If you think you have the patience to hold on while the market moves against you; if you can stomach a disappointing loss and move ahead with your trading strategy; if you have money to risk while you learn the ropes, then you may have the qualities to become a futures trader. Start by learning the basics with this informative course. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550212.htm Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT J. Borland Money Making Strategies and Qualities If you need an easy-to-use computer bookkeeping system that saves you time and gives you control of your business. A simple system that does not require you to know debts, credits, and double-entry bookkeeping. Then QuickBooks is the answer to your bookkeeping needs. Tracking your business activity is as easy as posting your daily transactions (checks, invoices, bills, and deposits) so that you have complete up-to-date financial information about your business at your fingertips whenever you want it. This introductory course covers bookkeeping fundamentals, then shows you an easy way to setup your organization in QuickBooks. Students learn how to setup the chart of accounts, post income and expense items, enter credit card transactions, work with balance sheet accounts, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, and interpret financial reports. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31496.htm Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:45:31 GMT A. Marks Money Making Strategies and Qualities Economics is an inherent part of our world. And, with every passing day, economics becomes more and more pivotal to our survival. From the items we buy at the store and our personal banking accounts to the types of industries in which we work and the resources government employs to sustain our communities, we are surrounded by economically-based challenges on a daily basis. With this course, our goal is to equip you with a working understanding of economics and its myriad of business and personal applications. As such, we have crafted an easy-to-understand course comprised of economic's principle tenets while specifically highlighting such central ideas as: supply and demand, interest rates and inflation. True, economics can be a complex subject. Yet, it remains highly pertinent to our modern-day lives not to mention a most stimulating topic. From gaining a sense of the forces that drive the economy to understanding how statistical and economics come together to forecast future monetary trends, this course offers a great deal of valuable information for both business and personal purposes. Knowing how the system operates has a range of benefits from the practical-why we pay taxes to the more lucrative possibilities and#8211;tips for investing within the money markets. Regardless of whether you want to become more familiar with economics so that you can better budget your household expenditures or so that you can became the entrepreneur you have always dreamed, has the fundamentals to guide you without overtaxing your brain. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550063.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Mackerson Money Making Strategies and Qualities Business ethics is an important part of any industry. Students or managers, unfamiliar with many ethical challenges, behaviors, or regulations will find themselves struggling in business industries that include finance, accounting or human resource management, marketing and retail. Today's managers must necessarily concern themselves with ethical issues, because unethical behavior creates legal risks and damage to businesses as well as employees and consumers. Business ethics have become an integral part of business education in general. A student or manager who is well-versed in ethical behavior in practices, not only in the domestic market but internationally, will find him or herself better prepared to deal with issues or situations that may arise that don't always involve easy answers or decisions. Each one of us, from the individual consumer to the CEO of an international corporation, is affected in some way by business ethics during the course of his or her life. Therefore, everyone has a stake in the ramifications resulting from unethical business decisions. This business ethics course offers an introduction into the concept of values, morality, as well as cultural beliefs and upbringing in all areas of business, from consumer rights to corporate social responsibility. Decisions made by shift managers or corporate presidents may affect thousands of individuals or entire communities. Consumers today expect and demand integrity, honesty, and transparency in all levels of their environment. Understanding those expectations is the key to communicating core values and behavior not only to employees, but society in general. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550088.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:32:09 GMT D. Salazar Sociological Studies Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities Good customer service is not about satisfying the cu stomer, it is about 'wowing' the customer! It's about making the customer walk in, do business, and walk out again absolutely stunned that their transaction was so enjoyable. Customer service is a crucial buzzword in the corporate world today. Just about every company seems to understand just how important customer service is and many have started to find ways to improve and measure customer service. In this course we are going to look at what customer service is and isn't and identify how you can understand and provide good customer service. Many businesses want to achieve 'good customer service'. Right now that's the brass ring of business training and vision-casting and many companies are analyzing their current mission and realigning it to be increasingly customer-focused. Do you give return business to a company that provides poor customer service support? Probably not! You and everyone else want better customer service, and it's one of the driving forces of why consumers shop at one place and not another. This course will show you and your employees how to give not just 'good' or 'average' service but great customer service. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31686.htm Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:12:53 GMT D. Salazar Money Making Strategies and Qualities 'Accounting and Bookkeeping 101 for Everyone' is a course that covers the fundamentals of accounting with the newcomer in mind. Accounting is more than just memorizing terms and procedures; it's a whole new way of thinking about finances. This course assumes students have no prior knowledge about accounting or finance, and delivers lessons and examples to build accounting skills. Specifically, this class addresses accounting terminology, revenue, expenses, net income, the accounting equation, debits, credits, and balancing the accounting formula, the accounting structure, the accounting cycle, journals, ledgers, the trial balance and more. It also guides students to learn how to read financial statements properly, and how to grab meaningful information from the balance sheet, income statements and cash flow statements. After completing this course, you will have a solid understanding of accounting in today's world. By applying the concepts learned in this course, you will understand the processes behind Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, you will understand how and why financial transactions are documented, you will know what cash flow is and how to improve it, you will know what profit is, how it's interpreted, and what influences its growth. Moreover, you will know where the money in the company you work for, or own, goes. Learn accounting now and achieve a skill that is an invaluable (if not required) asset to your professional development. This course is complete and comprehensive, and covers all the fundamentals of accounting, and includes full video to help you master the concepts covered! So join us today! And let's learn the fundamentals of accounting! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30302.htm Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT J. Tsung Money Making Strategies and Qualities Marketing a company's products and services to potential and existing customers is not only necessary, but a key ingredient to growing sales. Outreach marketing is the facet of marketing in which a company representative actively seeks out potential leads by meeting with local businesses or the public, speaking at local events, or getting involved with the local chamber of commerce. By networking and creating a lead base you are opening doors for your business and others. You need not spend an immense amount of money all the time to market your products and services, but by working smarter, and connecting with the right people you can generate business and that is priceless. Marketing in a sense is building relationships, and through those relationships you can gain viable resources that will contribute to your success. In this course you will learn how to increase business sales. Topics covered include: Outreach Marketing for Your Business Type, How Outreach Marketing Can Drive Sales, Approaching Outreach Marketing Contacts for the First Time, Follow Up and Maintaining a Rapport, Marketing and Advertising Working Together, Incorporating a Referral Program into Your Marketing Plan, Outreach Marketing Via Online Sources, Tracking Outreach Marketing Success, and Other Marketing Successes. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550171.htm Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:44:20 GMT C. Addington Money Making Strategies and Qualities Public relations can contribute immensely to the success of a business large or small. In short, it is a message, an image, a story or a brand, that is vital to communicate and can grow a business. A solid and well thought out public relations plan can bring awareness to a company's products and services. But can also provide a wealth of exposure that is necessary to keep a business alive. Not only can public relations be your number one fan, it can provide low cost or no cost advertising that is easy on a budget. The role that public relations will play for your particular business, or organization will depend on your goals and what you intend to accomplish. In a marketing plan there are four major components a. public relations b. marketing, c. advertising and d. selling. These are four distinct areas that are interrelated but play unique roles. While we will briefly touch on the relationships of each and how they affect one another, this course will primarily focus on the Public Relations actions your business can take that can contribute to business success. Topics will include: Tools for Public Relations, Your Message, Your Story and What You are Trying to Accomplish Using the Internet, Putting Together a PR Plan, Sample Press Releases, and the Importance of a Media List and Media Relationships, Reaching Your Audience, Events that Draw Press, and Media Attention, Avoiding Bad Customer Service Can Mean Avoiding Bad Press, The Role That Marketing Plays in Your Business http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550174.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT C. Addington Self-Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities ~Part Lender, Part Real Estate Aficionado~ In this course we will discover the workings of mortgage bankers/broker specialists and the unique role they play in partnering with individuals when they make one of the most important purchases of their entire lives--that of buying property. While somewhat technical, the training to become a mortgage banker/broker entails a good amount of knowledge in such areas of lending as: mortgage types, interest rate structures, and matching loan instruments to individuals based upon the nature of their personal financial situations. To assess whether an individual would make a good mortgage loan candidate, mortgage bankers/brokers spend a great deal of time evaluating clients' credit backgrounds, income statements and additional financial factors. Further, with new onuses in place whereby bankers/brokers are being required to critically analyze an individual's credit background prior to granting him/her a mortgage loan, it is more important than ever, that there be well-qualified mortgage bankers/brokers helping consumers navigate through the home finance lending process. And with the help of this Mortgage Banker/Broker course, we have gone to great lengths to familiarize you with the major tenets with which a mortgage banker needs to be well acquainted from credit applications and pre mortgage loan approvals to interest rate fluctuations and subprime markets. And in light of the current US economic crisis, it is very important for mortgage bankers/brokers to be fully up not only on the regulations and legislations affecting the mortgage industry but also on the steps clients can take to avoid negative pitfalls and reduce unnecessary costs. Hence, as you explore the career options that exist within the mortgage lending field, we believe you will find this cross-section of mortgage-related tools, steps, and activities to be both helpful and applicable to the daily work performed by bankers/brokers. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550183.htm Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT J. Borland Money Making Strategies and Qualities Today's business marketing efforts require an internet presence, an active campaign and a steady attention to the details of your company's internet marketing efforts. Don't let your company get left behind in the marketplace of ideas and sales. UniversalClassand#8482; offers this terrific introductory course to internet marketing to help you get up to speed on this important and detailed topic. You don't have to be a computer genius to make internet marketing work for your company, and you don't have to spend a boat load of marketing dollars to have a decent online presence. This course will help you to easily understand the importance of such things as your company's email marketing list, search engine advertising and blogs. You will gain an understanding of how to make your B2B relationships help you to build an increased internet presence and how such relationships help to build your online marketing efforts. You will walk away from this course with a working knowledge of how to plug your company into social networks, e-books and Adwords. You will know how to implement full SEO for your company's site; what to pay for and where to find good help with it. You will learn how to carve out an internet niche for your company and why that is important to your online success. This course covers these basics along with link exchanges, expanding business relationships, using your personal network to expand your internet marketing, details and#8211; important details, and so much more. So, relax, learn and know that at the end of the course you will no longer be intimidated by the technicalities of the web and its marketing avenues; indeed, you will be ready to plunge your company forward into this important marketplace of 21 st century capitalism. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550188.htm Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT C. Addington Money Making Strategies and Qualities Managerial accounting is not as widely used as other forms of accounting, nor is it as known. While companies concern themselves with financial accounting methods like audits, budgets and financial statements, they often completely ignore the forward-thinking methods of managerial accounting. Managerial accounting is a form of accounting that deals not only with financial information, but information that is not always easy to quantify into numbers and reports. Things like employee performance, efficiency, product rates and customer satisfaction stats are all things that managerial accountants deal with. They take that information and put it into reports that are easy for managers to understand. By doing this, managerial accountants help managers make the important decisions to turn the company in a new direction, or help it continue on as a profitable and respected organization. Financial accounting looks at the company as a whole. The net profit of the company, the revenue and expenses of the company and more. It does not look at the parts that make up the whole. This is what managerial accounting does. It takes the company and breaks it into parts that can be studied and analyzed. Maybe one department is bringing down the rest like a lead weight attached to a strong chain. If this is happening, the methods of managerial accounting will find it and that will help managers take the information and use it to make the company better and more efficient as a result. Managerial accounting is not new, but it is revolutionary and despite originating over 100 years ago, companies are only now realizing the true power of this amazing form of company management. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550197.htm Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Salazar Money Making Strategies and Qualities Business Credit 101 provides potential and current business owners with the necessary knowledge to successfully use credit within their business. There are many reasons why business operators rely on credit to maximize their business potential, but it is necessary to have an insight into the business credit arena to ensure that business credit is used effectively. This course takes you through the basics of business credit giving you an opportunity to understand what business credit is, how to obtain business credit, the best type of business credit and even explores the taxation aspects of business credit. Business Credit 101 will provide aspiring and current business owners the necessary knowledge to effectively manage their business credit and financial needs. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550203.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:52:38 GMT C. Addington Money Making Strategies and Qualities There you are, cold-calling yet another sales prospect. Your verbal pitch is pure gold; your prospect is attentive--interested--and seems ready to buy. But just as you're about to close the deal, you hear that eternal refrain: ' Send me something in writing!' And the line goes dead. What do you do now? Oh, we're so glad you askedand#8230; This SALES, MARKETING and ADVERTISING WRITING course will demonstrate that virtually every sale depends on the written wordand#8230;ranging from a three-word caption in a movie poster, to a multi-page booklet that covers every conceivable aspect of a product. It will also demonstrate that when used properly, the written word can be your least expensive yet hardest-working employee, willing to work in any number of formats to bring in millions in revenue. When used improperlyand#8230; or not used at alland#8230;the written word can cost you millions. The ability to write all three subjects effectively is crucial to success in any businessand#8230;and, in fact, life itselfand#8230;for what is a resume if not an and#8216;advertisement' for oneself? While Sales, Marketing, and Advertising are often considered separate entities within the business world, they do in fact influence each other, and are dependent on each other. Without properly written Marketing materials, crucial time and resources are lost as a product or service is presented to the wrong consumersand#8230;.or the right consumers in the wrong manner. Without effective Advertising copy, consumers are oblivious to the product or service's existenceand#8230;or, worse, notice it in a negative light. A savvy sales professional may be able to initiate a sale through mere spoken words, but without well-written sales materials to back them up, such sales will be few, and the company and#8216;dies on the vine' for lack of income. Proper business writing can, and should, combine these three elements. But since these three crucial business elements tend to flow sequentially--a product or service is marketed, then advertised, then sold--the course will duplicate this and#8216;flow', with examples of marketing writing, advertising copy, and sales materials. We will define each element and its influence and dependence on the others, then demonstrate its place in the business cycle. We will show you the words to use, and as many formats as possible. Mastery of these three elements of business writing will ensure you're a creative employee that your company can't afford to lose, or will ensure that your own business soars to the top. It can also enhance your life in other ways--the properly written and#8216;personal ad' might just catch the attention of and#8216;Mr. or Ms. Right'! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550287.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement Money Making Strategies and Qualities Every small business owner or new entrepreneur knows that the success of their company will depend largely on the effectiveness of their sales team. After all, if you are not selling something, then you can hardly call yourself 'in business' since business is by definition an exchange of goods or services for money. The key to increasing your company's exchange with the buying world rests with your salespeople. Creating an effective sales team, however, is more than just wanting a good team or hiring strong personalities. In many ways it is an ongoing process and simultaneously a work of art in progress. A team that flows well together, serves the public and the company and is highly motivated for their own purposes is one that will perform and exceed your goals. But there is even more to it. In this course, you will learn how to conduct a staff search, how to screen your applicants for top selling personality traits, how to avoid character traps by looking for right attitudes and right thinking patterns, how to retain a top seller and much more. This course addresses generational and cultural concerns along with issues of sex in the workplace. We will cover issues of motivation which vary depending on personality and age as well as how to find the best and the brightest for your company. At the end of this course, you will know what to look for in top salespeople, how to recruit them and how to retain them. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550216.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT C. Addington Money Making Strategies and Qualities Quality in a service or product is not what you put into it. It is what the client or customer gets out of it. (Peter Drucker) We are exposed to customer service (of one kind or another) at least once a day, every day of the week, fifty-two weeks of the year. There is times when individuals, organizations and companies take the provision of good service, and the people who deliver it, for granted. We should not and#8211; giving top quality Customer Service is an art form. Customers love and cherish companies that treat them the way they (the customer) want to be treated. People are now prepared to pay more for good service. So the providers of the good service and#8211; YOU and#8211; are gems beyond price these days. Whatever your reasons for considering this course, we can promise you that you will get even more than you might have thought from its contents. You will most likely pick up things you might not have considered before, or even been aware of and#8211; CRM for example! This course will focus on these topics: 1. A Customer Centered/Focused Organization How important is good customer service really? The evolution of Customer Service, TQM, Perceptions, The and#8216;Hot Button' of the and#8216;90s 2. Taking an honest look at your own customer service Your current customer service profile, Self-evaluation and#8211; honestly! How does your company rate? Protocols, How do you and your company deal with Feelings? 3. Your company's Customer Service focus In-focused, Customer-Focused, The 3 Basic Elements of Excellent Service, Are you friendly to customers? Customer Friendly Reflections, Expanding your understand of your Company's Definition of Service 4. Developing a Winning Customer Service Strategy What are your current Customer Service Strategies? Key Strategies , Top Down Approach, Actually using the Feedback you ask for, Know thyself and it shall be true! The creation of client centric practices, The sheer economic necessity of Top Customer Service 5. The 'Plus's' of exceptional Customer Service Critical success factors , Consistency, Criteria, Recognizing Excellence/Reward and Recognition Factors, Awareness, Education 6. The WOW Customer Service Training and Service Excellence The wisdom of choosing appropriate training, Brainstorming and Problem Solving Customer Service Enhancers, TIPS - The Coaching Approach, The Listen and Learn Approach 7. Which is the way to go: Surveys/Questionnaires, Interviews or Focus groups? Surveys, Questionnaires, Interviews, Focus Groups, Who should conduct or run them? Which one should you use? HOW TO prepare a Top Customer Service Survey 8. Acquiring Customers and Keeping Them Put yourself in the customers shoes, What does my customer actually want? Standards and#8211; making, measuring and managing, What you can measure you can manage, Reinventing your processes to suit the customer, Quality Groups What NOT to Do if you want to keep your customers 9. Those and#8216;Extras' and Miscellaneous Factors Body Language, It's How You Say It that really counts, Your computer isn't always your best friend, The differences between data and information, The 2 'E's' and#8211; Ethics and Espionage 10. When the Going Becomes Rough -- What to Do! When you need to say NO and how to say it! Seeing Red and Dealing with It! Take the Initiative and Bounce Back 11. Working in the World of the WEB! The Internet has changed the rules and HOW! Automating the personal touch? Clicking with your Customers, Developing Trust and Loyalty and#8211; online, Customer Acquisition, Some rules for staying on the road to Success with E-Commerce 12. CRM and#8211; It's not just an Option and#8211; It's here to STAY! Exactly what is CRM? Is it the Latest and Greatest? How do we use it? Automating the personal touch, Defining the technical requirements, Choosing the right CRM tools, The amazing power of CRM, The correct CRM program for you, What defines success with CRM? 13. Customer Service Management Options of the Future! People Orientated? Technology Orientated? Strategies, How to best organize Customer Service for the future http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550271.htm Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT D. Salazar Money Making Strategies and Qualities This course is intended for the individual with an understanding of the basic beginnings of the healing powers of Reiki, but is ready to seek a greater understanding of attunement and the flow of directed energy from the provider to the receiver. The first level is a basic level that gets you acquainted with the universal source of healing energy and how we can use it for overall well being. The second level on the other hand gives you more power and introduces various symbols that can be used for specific healing purposes. It also imparts you the power to heal people who are not around you and even send healing energy anywhere in the world to improve crisis situations. . The representative symbols associated with Reiki ll will be explored along with an illustrated example of effective drawing techniques. Throughout the course, participates will also learn how to positively respond to stress, how to relax and to accept happiness, learn to pass their well-being onto others who share in the respect of healing the whole person with holistic Reiki techniques. We will explore the creation of sacred settings, cultivating Reiki mastery and walking a Reiki spiritual path. Topics will also include the role of Crystals and Colors in Reiki as well as the debunking of common myths associated with Reiki as a form of holistic healing. Reiki can be used as a cure for a multitude of ailments and can also be incorporated in everyday living so as to lead a happy and peaceful life. When you experience the healing powers of Reiki, you feel compelled to learn more and pass on the benefits to others around you. This Reiki II course will provide more advanced approaches which will equips you to treat other people as well. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550147.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies When the word ' metaphysics ' is mentioned, a wide variety of possible meanings springs to mind. For some, it is often considered part of the science of physics; to others, it might mean something mystical; to others still, it might represent a branch of philosophy or merely an incomprehensible mass of theoretical musings that could only be understood by professors with patches on their elbows living in an ivory tower somewhere. While all of these notions may have some merit to them, they only touch upon the true scope and purpose of the field of metaphysics. Since the beginning of philosophy--indeed, perhaps since the beginning of man's quest to learn about himself and the universe that surrounds him--there has been the discipline of metaphysics. While it may not have always been called such, it is nevertheless an important aspect of being human that everyone has dabbled with to one degree or another. Metaphysics, while sounding very complex or obtuse, is really nothing more than thinking about what exists and what the ultimate reality of the universe is (Geirsson and Losonsky, 1998). Questions within the field of metaphysics involve many of the 'big' issues in life: Is there an absolute right and wrong? Does God (or a creator) exist? What is the universe made of? Does free will exist or are we traveling on a predetermined path? All of these concepts and more, as well as their implications for human thought and life, are part and parcel of the philosophical discipline of metaphysics. While most people may not think in terms of 'doing metaphysical thought'--at least not in the strict philosophical sense--the fact remains that all thinking human beings have some sort of metaphysics that guide their lives everyday--a 'worldview' in essence. This course will look at what metaphysics is; what the key concepts and terms within the topic are; the practical ramifications of metaphysics; and very briefly discuss the history, development, and major schools of thought from the ancient Greeks to Roman times. By the conclusion of the course, it is hoped that the student will have a better understanding of metaphysics and perhaps a increased desire to study further. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550151.htm Mon, 4 May 2009 15:26:59 GMT E. Mackerson Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies In this new age where we seek alternative ways to treat and cure our ailments, our understanding and awareness of crystals and their healing powers have flourished. In fact, you may have noticed that something magical happens when we use crystals as part of our healing process. This Crystal Therapy course will take you on a journey of self-discovery and self-healing as we explore crystal intelligence and how crystals synchronize with the seven chakras for healing and clearing of energy fields. Crystals and gemstones have been used for thousands of years as powerful healing aids. We may not always be conscious of it, but Crystal Therapy is part of our everyday life. We use the power of crystals in the form of rock salt and season our food using table salt crystals. Many people wear precious, semi-precious stones and different minerals not only as jewelry but for their healing benefits as well. We humans respond to colors, light refraction and rainbows. Even animals are attracted by light play. Is it any wonder that crystal healing is a powerful, yet gentle therapy that works on all levels of the body, mind and spirit? Crystals have the potential to help all of us in a specialized way. You'll discover how they can draw in and radiate healing energy specific to each symptom of illness. In addition, this course explains how to store and care for your crystals by cleaning, clearing and charging them to amplify their healing abilities. We'll also focus on some of the ways crystals and other stones are used in healing methods, enhancing meditation, and promoting spiritual development. This course will give you a deeper understanding in one of Mother Nature's wonderful and natural therapies, and you'll soon find yourself pleasantly involved in crystal energy as part of your daily life. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550142.htm Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT K. Choy Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies The world of psychic phenomenon is one of excitement, wonder, and fear of the unknown. Millions of Americans consult with psychics to gain insights on love, family, career and life situations on a regular basis. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer in the world of psychics, this course will enlighten you on the subject of psychic powers and the various elements of this age-old mystery of seeing and predicting the future and other psychic powers. In this course we will explore these topics: The Definition of Psychics The Various Powers and Different Levels of Psychics Exploring the Past and Present Histories of Psychics Psychic Tools such as Tarot Cards Modern Psychic Activities (On the phone and online) Fears and Skepticism surrounding Psychic Powers Testing tools to discover your own Psychic Abilities Enter this course with an open mind- which will open doors into the world of psychic powers and intuition. You will learn about the various levels of psychic powers, and possibly discover your own sixth sense. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550042.htm Sun, 2 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Reiki is one of the world's fastest growing healing methods. If it remains unknown and unused, it is most likely because once learned it can be practiced for free and unlike normal medicine requires no additional tools. In this course, we will discuss the essentials of reiki you need to know before continuing on with your advanced reiki training. We'll discover all aspects of reiki, from the basics to the more advance concepts, including how to select the right reiki master to train with...Best of all, we'll determine if reiki is right for you. Don't waste thousands of dollars on ineffective training. Learn the facts first! This course will prepare you on what to expect from your reiki training, how to avoid scams, and how to determine if reiki is an effective tool for your life goals. Join us today, and let's learn the essentials of reiki! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550105.htm Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Effectively channel Universal Energy into a powerful healing touch by mastering each of the 12 Reiki hand placements. In this course we will also go over the philosophy of Reiki, the components of Reiki and practice of Reiki. We will also learn what the 7 chakras of the body are, which organs they guide, and negative symptoms that occur when chakras are blocked. Discover which chakras each of the 12 hand positions are connected to. Students will learn the details of how to do the Reiki Finish, a Reiki technique you can do at the end of the Reiki session to balance the other person's circulation; and the Dry Bathing technique, a Reiki technique you can do at the end of the Reiki session to realign yourself, stay in the present moment, and increase your energy. Feel more strength from the Universal Energy and let Reiki energy guide you! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550134.htm Sun, 8 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT K. Choy Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt like there was a positive or negative energy present? Has anyone ever walked near and you got the chills and just knew that they were not someone you wanted to be around, or on the flip side, that your personality immediately meshed with theirs? Such encounters are influenced by the aura . The aura is the energy field that all living things have. Some people are born with the clairvoyant skill of easily viewing them. Believe it or not though, you can train yourself to view auras. What's better, when you are equipped with the knowledge about what they are and can understand what you are seeing, that information can be used as a powerful tool in understanding and learning more about others. In this course you will learn all about auras, including what they are, how to view them, all about chakras, experiencing your energy field, what aura colors mean, and how to strengthen and protect you aura. You will also learn how to make aura improvements, the healing powers associated with auras, and much more. What is your aura saying about you? What is our co-worker's aura saying about who he or she is? When you understand auras you can immediately gather information about someone just by seeing past them to view their aura. Once you complete this course you will understand the process of viewing auras and what all you can do with that powerful information. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550141.htm Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT C. Nichols Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Magick exists in hundreds of paths and forms, but all methodologies tend to reach across the lines of what we consider to be physical; most are connected with the idea of manipulating energy, in one form or another. Practicing magick is receiving renewed attention as people have begun to realize that we all have power to create and mold our lives to our own specifications. Magick implies the human ability to work with the paranormal. Most of the uses, meanings and understandings of the nature of energy have been misunderstood, forgotten, masked, or remained hidden for centuries. Now that modern science has discovered that there is no such thing as physicality, in the old sense of its meaning, our collective interest in working with the forces of energy has been heightened. When you complete this Magick Basics course, you will have a well-rounded knowledge of the practice of magick and how to go about setting up your own practice. This course provides a comprehensive overview of many different traditions, as well as the various forms of Magick. Divination, spells, rituals, meditations and tools will help you decide what kind of magick you are interested in practicing. With information drawn from hundreds of sources, this course is great fun, highly informative and a practical guide for those who love Magick. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550129.htm Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT K. Choy Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Chakra Meditation is simple to learn and can take a lifetime to master. This news, however should not keep you from trying it out. Any small effort, a few minutes in your car, shower or before bedtime can be richly rewarded. Think of our bodies as an energetic force open to many possibilities. Our physical form is merely a part of what exists on earth. We are able to affect and be affected by more than someone's physical presence and, in turn, affect others with our thoughts, feelings as well as our actions. By practicing a simple meditation for each chakra, you will discover the key to self-healing, self-divination and self-soothing. Before you begin this Chakra Meditation course, it is important to be aligned with the three beliefs: Everything you need to heal and balance yourself is within you. You have the ability to heal and balance yourself. Accessing this ability is possible through chakra meditation. The simple act of believing opens doors that were never possible before. Knowing and learning must start with a belief that it is possible to know and learn. You will leave this course with a short, yet powerful, chakra meditation that you can do anywhere, anytime. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550139.htm Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:17:52 GMT K. Choy Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Reiki is an Eastern healing philosophy, combined with basic universal spiritual principles, which ultimately serves its practitioners very well. It is a practice which honors the holistic needs of the body and spirit and integrates healing principles to ultimately enrich the entire being. In this course, you will learn the basics of Reiki, as it is generally taught and practiced by Reiki Masters, and you will have a foundational understanding necessary for self administering its healing principles. We will touch on the history of Reiki as well as its different Eastern and Western branches, principles that govern the practice of Reiki, and both the basic and more complex philosophies concerning the body's energy and how it impacts the healing process. At the end of the course, your understanding of Reiki principles and practices should be comprehensive and you should be ready to regularly implement the lessons. Through daily or weekly practice and regular meditation, you will prepare yourself to share your new knowledge and you will be ready to help heal others. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550146.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Even while living in a busy, stressful and increasingly toxic world, you and your loved ones still deserve optimum health, harmony and emotional well being. These states can't necessarily be achieved through taking the latest (and most expensive) pharmaceutical wonder drug. Moreover, you can be in top physical health and have all the outward signs of success, but still feel plagued by negative emotionsworry, frustration, guilt, depression, anger, pressure, lonelinessall signs of a life out of balance. Many people will continue to suffer these burdens as their lot; others will spend massive amounts of time and money using traditional psychotherapies to treat their individual symptoms. Most, if not all, of these negative states can be resolved merely by taking the time to look inward and restoring balance to your life. Modern medical researchers are re-discovering what the wise have known for centuries: that the human body--the zenith of evolution--is no mere machine of flesh and blood, but a universe of energy unto itself. This energy regulates virtually everything in our lives--health, love, security, wisdom, communication, focus, self-perception, and more. Each of these is the realm of one of our ten individual Chakras metaphysical nuclear reactors' of the body. They not only influence how the outside world influences us, but how we in turn influence the outside world. When any individual Chakra is in a state of balance, we function at a much higher rate of effectiveness in that area. If any individual Chakra is out of balance, that is where problems arise in that area of our lives. This UniversalClass CHAKRAS course dispenses with new age mysticism and explains each Chakra point in practical layman's terms: what they are, what they can do for you, and what you should do for them. Simple and inexpensive techniques can be used to unblock, cleanse and balance your Chakras and thereby restore balance to your life. Take some time to explore inner space' and you can be rewarded with much higher levels of energy, health, wisdom and love. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550148.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Do you know what your animal totems are telling you? Are there ways to communicate with your animal allies more fully? This course will show you how to deepen your relationship with your animal friends. You will be introduced to the process of knowing your animal teachers on a sacred level. Learn how to work with your animal totems in more effective ways. This course is designed for people who already know their power animals, animal totems, allies, or teachers. This is the second course in the 'Animal Teachers' series (Finding Your Animal Teachers). http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/12979.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:18:13 GMT V. Carper New Age Studies Wicca is a word that comes with a lot of baggage. Many people fear Wiccans or Witches, folklore tells us that Witches of any breed should be shunned or feared because they will do bad things to you. This may be the case for a few vindictive individuals and their misguided ideals but it is not the norm. A growing number of people in contemporary society have started looking toward Paganism in general and Wicca specifically as a way to reconnect with nature and religion in a more spiritual and less dogmatic way. Wicca is a rich religion in this vein that is focused on understanding and living simply within nature, taking a positive approach to life and being a positive example for others. With that understanding in mind, this course is meant to give you a beginning overview of the Wiccan faith. We will outline all the major aspects of Wicca that are spread throughout its traditions as well as try to correct some of the misconceptions that are common in the popular understanding of Wicca and Witches. Here you will learn about what drives the faith, what its philosophy is, and we will also illustrate what its practices are from holidays, to concepts of afterlife, to basic rules. While this course isn't meant to be inclusive of the entire religion and its different paths, it will show you the largest groups and provide books and linked resources throughout so you can find more information should you choose to explore this religion more deeply. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550084.htm Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT M. Davilla Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Is there intelligent life on other planets? Have we been visited by aliens here on earth? Are they walking amongst us? What are the explanations for the saucers in the sky? To date, no one has, or is willing, to give final proof or solid answers to any of these questions. The purpose behind this course is to help you keep your mind and eyes open. The big question is if there really is intelligent life out there, where is it ? And what kind of evidence do we have today to prove it? With so many of the planets in our solar system seemingly too hot or cold, or proven to have no life of any type, our hope appears to be in other parts of the universe. The Center for UFO Studies categorizes contacts as 'close encounters' of the first, second or third kind: First encounters are objects or unexplained lights in space; second encounters are marked by the UFO having a type of physical effect on the Earth such as radioactivity or burn marks; and third encounters are reports of interactions between the witnesses and crew of an alien spaceship--often this relates to stories of 'alien abductions'. Evidence that would convince most scientists of visitors from the sky is lacking, although there are stories about visual things in the sky since ancient times, and the idea still has appeal. There are fantastic stories--and yes, even some imaginative hoaxes! And there is even some compelling evidence to give credibility about the rumors the U.S. government actually possesses a crashed alien spaceship and alien bodies. Take this course and with the information provided, you'll be able to decide for yourself if there is a real phenomenon at work that warrants more scientific investigation; or perhaps you'll come to the conclusion that we are simply alone and unique in the universe. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/32234.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:09:51 GMT C. Nichols New Age Studies Have you always wanted to learn how to read the Tarot cards? Why not try our online class? The only requirement is a Tarot deck (and the principles are the same no matter what type of Tarot deck you use). This self-paced course will teach you the basics of the Tarot (78 picture cards used to reveal hidden truths). Learn how to do readings for yourself, friends and relatives. Developed for the beginner, the class provides structural meanings and interpretations of each suit and spread and shows you how to perform readings. Along with the basics, you'll also learn about different types of decks, the history and the tips and tricks to help you become a and#8216;master reader'. Reading Tarot Cards gives you access to spiritual knowledge revealing new insights and options. Readings can provide hope in re-envisioning life's journey, plus support and reaffirmation of what is already known. Readings can help us to answer some of life's biggest questions, and so much more. You do not need to have a well developed spiritual connection or and#8216;psychic power' in order to get valuable information from the Tarot. This course is divided into the following nine comprehensive lessons covering the entire aspects of Tarot cards: Tarot Cards: An Introduction Tarot Cards for Beginners Structure of the Tarot Deck Court Cards Major Arcana Cards Minor Arcana cards Reading Tarot Cards Classic Example Spreads Additional Reading and Resources If you are intrigued by this method of reading the future, you'll find that Tarot cards are not difficult to learn. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550033.htm Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Did you know that up to 75% of all health problems are linked to stress? Would you be interested in learning to solve many health problems in a natural way? Reflexology is a therapy using gentle pressure and manipulation of feet or hands in the belief that pressure applied to specific points can benefit other body systems. How would you like to easily build Reflexology into your life and reduce stress? In this self-paced online course you will discover the art of reflexology and learn to apply the techniques. Through 8 relaxation techniques, you will be taught how to perform reflexology treatments like a professional plus learn the art of working with your hands, the different patterns used in a full foot reflexology session and working reflex areas in the hand to target specific body systems. Perhaps you would like to learn how to perform reflexology on family or friends? Perhaps you are thinking of pursuing a career in reflexology or another medically related field that requires an understanding of anatomy and physiology? You have found the right place! Let your fingers do the walking. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30446.htm Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT B. Wills Therapy and Counseling Reiki Studies New Age Studies The study of Numerology is one of the easiest, yet least understood of all the occult arts. When applied correctly, Numerology can give you a good idea of the direction in which your life will likely proceed. It can also give you insight into the work you might have to complete in order to keep your life progressing according to plan. In this course, you will learn a little bit about the history and evolution of Numerology. You will then progress to calculating and learning the meaning of the five Core Numerology Numbers, Pinnacles and Challenges, and Karmic Numbers. Finally, you will learn how Numerology can influence decisions such as what to name your child or which house to buy. An open and curious mind is all that is required. All course materials are provided. Why not join us? http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550041.htm Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:04:36 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Thank you for looking at this course, an Introduction to Dowsing! This dowsing course allows you to access your natural intuition, and bring it into your daily life. Many people have discovered an interest in dowsing lately, as a large part of the New Age movement. Also known as 'witching' or 'water witching', others remember when their grandfather or neighbor dowsed for water. 'Pendulum dowsing' is popular now, which is what a lot of this course contains. If you've ever wanted to learn this fascinating skill, this course was designed for you! It's been estimated that 98% of people can dowse if they try. If you're even looking at this class description, I know you're not part of the other 2%! Dowsing allows us to get in touch with Higher Power and work it daily into the way we live. Is there a better way of life than being guided by Higher Consciousness? If you want to be healthier, more in control of your situations, and happier, dowsing can get you there! It does this by teaching you how to 'tune in' to Higher Power, which wants the best for us and to help us reach our highest potential. Are you ready to change your life, become healthier and work on a higher level? I look forward to exploring dowsing with you. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30162.htm Thu, 25 May 2006 13:57:05 GMT J. Allen New Age Studies Dreams are much more than vivid experiences that take you away from reality; they are a detailed description of events occurring all around us. Dream interpreting is an exciting and intuitive way to get in touch with your innermost feelings and thoughts. Discover ways to take control of your emotions, your daily life, and your actions by learning to interpret dreams. This course is designed to allow students a different way of viewing dreams and the means to self-psychoanalysis. You will learn how to keep a dream journal, as well as the various parts of the sleep cycle, and meanings of common dreams shared by most individuals. You will be given resources to interpret dream symbols, advance your skills for remembering dreams, and learn how to interpret your own dreams, as well as others. Learning how to interpret dreams will allow you to empower yourself and your life. By studying and analyzing your dreams, you will soon see symbols repeated that will take you on an exciting journey to self-discovery. So lie down, clear your mind, and as you drift off to sleep you will be taken into a world of sweet dreams and lucid awareness. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/13855.htm Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:21:34 GMT D. Bergum Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Self-Improvement New Age Studies Reiki is increasingly popular all over the world as a complimentary treatment for both minor ailments and major diseases. More people than ever before are seeking out alternative healing opportunities and many turn to Reiki because of its successful reputation and the fact that it is a totally safe, non invasive treatment it can even be carried out over distances of hundreds of miles. This course examines the key elements of Reiki with a strong focus on the Attunement process. Attunements are what separate Reiki from other forms of healing; the Attunement ceremony replaces the need for extensive training by opening' you up as a channel for the healing energy of Reiki. Once a person is Attuned, they can heal themselves and those around them. This power never leaves you once you are a channel for Reiki energy, you are connected for life. Many Attuned people move on to become Reiki practitioners, while many choose to use their connection with the energy of Reiki to keep themselves and the people close to them healthy and happy. Reiki is essentially intuitive and fluid; importance is placed very firmly on the experience of the individual and so this course does not just offer an understanding of Reiki, rather it provides a personal journey through what Reiki means and how it can be used. Throughout the course the student is encouraged to explore their own feelings and motivations, there are exercises in meditation and genuine accounts from various types of people who have been through the Attunement process. Whether you are experienced in the field of Reiki or are a complete novice, this course offers a unique opportunity to combine knowledge about what Reiki means with some personal development which will help you with the learning and give you a feel for it. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550133.htm Sun, 8 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT K. Choy Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Teaching Reiki will provide a guide that all three levels of Reiki instructors can use in helping their students learn Reiki. This course will begin with an introduction of the practice of Reiki and study Reiki concepts that will lead to more meaningful instruction, such as: Qi energy and what it means to the practice of Reiki how Reiki is used for mental, emotional and physical diseases as well as how it is used for spiritual issues. meridians and how they're used in all forms of Eastern Healing. the importance of journaling in Reiki instructor having fun with Reiki techniques. refresh your memory on Reiki symbols and remember the basic hand motions of Reiki and learn how to teach them before going on to the teaching of second degree Reiki and the Master status of Reiki. You will also learn how to take care of yourself as a Reiki teacher and learn the practical aspects of becoming a paid Reiki instructor. In addition, course information will include how Reiki is used in Hospices, surgical suites and other hospital settings. This course will help Reiki instructors and Master's pass along what they know to others in the field of Reiki. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550119.htm Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Welcome to a study of the unusual, the eerie and the unexplained. It's widely believed that there are forces acting upon us every day from the spirit world--forces we could learn to use to our advantage, if only we knew how to interact effectively with the spirit world. That's quite a challenge, when we have yet to even prove it exists! Whether or not you believe in the paranormal, you can still enjoy the ghost stories that send a chill down your spine sitting around the campfire. Our love of scary stories has inspired horror movies and scary television shows, creepy novels and ghostly folk tales. We visit haunted houses and take flashlight tours of spooky cemeteries, all in the hopes of catching a glimpse of a ghost or catching a supernatural thrill. Harmless fun. Whatever your reasons for delving further, there is fuel for learning more about the spirit world. After all, there was a time we thought the world was flatand#8230; so how can we be sure our sixth sense can't be trusted? Who's to say whether or not ghosts are real? To make a final decision, it seems we should at least take a close look at the evidence that surrounds us. This course on hauntings is an overview of 15 locations around the world that are popularly described as haunted. Students of the paranormal can use these stories as an introduction to the subject and a foundation for further study. The lessons are specifically designed for beginners, and the locations were carefully chosen to represent a variety of different types of hauntings and their accounts. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550044.htm Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT C. Nichols Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Energy Healing, what is it? How is it different, or is it the same, from Color Therapy, Crystal Healing, Reiki, Visualization, Touch Therapy....? Can I do this myself? How would I go about setting up a practice? These questions will be answered in this course. Today, energy healing encompasses a broad territory, with many individual schools of thought, branching out into even more new territory. And while we will introduce some of the more popular schools of thought within this course, it isn't our purpose to laud one of them above the other. Instead, it is our intent to welcome you to the world as seen through the eyes of an energy healer -- regardless of your particular specialization. After you've completed this course, you'll have a clear understanding of what energy healing is, how it works and how you can make it work for you -- in a personal or a professional fashion. There are so many types of healing therapies out there, and this course provides a realistic starting point for anyone interested or curious about what this is all about. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31254.htm Tue, 9 Jan 2007 11:29:43 GMT B. Wills Therapy and Counseling Reiki Studies New Age Studies The field of cryptozoology is considered a true science by some and by others it ranks somewhere in between UFOlogy and paranormal research. Our goal with this course is to provide students with the most accurate and factual information available, presenting it in an unbiased format so that students can decide for themselves if each cryptid (a creature of cryptozoology) is real, a myth, a hoax or a misidentified animal. The course begins by introducing students to cryptozoology and examining the true definition of this interesting field of research. While many who are unfamiliar with the field may dismiss it as 'ridiculous', there is a scientific basis for its merit, including the discovery and capture of animals that were once thought only to be of myth and legend, like the platypus, for instance. Section two of the course focuses on the most popular cryptid of all time: Bigfoot. This huge, hair-covered creature has mystified mankind for centuries. Students will be able to read intriguing stories of sightings, see still photographs of evidence and read what experts have to say about Bigfoot's identity. The third part of this course focuses on other famous cryptids, including the Loch Ness Monster, Chupacabras, Mokele-Mbembe or 'living dinosaurs', and Thunderbird. Each has its own cult-like following of believers intent on proving that their beloved creature does indeed exist. The last part of the course deals with cryptids that are specific to one area but whose stories have been sensationalized all across the nation. Whether it's the catchy name, like 'Dover Demon' or the twilight zone-like stories, these cryptids are known worldwide and most locals are proud to live in their made-famous-by-a-cryptid town. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550037.htm Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:29:22 GMT C. Nichols Reiki Studies New Age Studies Just what is a chakra? You may have heard the term in a yoga class or seen a chakra massage on your local spa's menu of services, but where did the idea of chakras originate and what associations can be found between chakras and our feelings of health and well-being? What is the connection between chakras and spirituality? How can understanding chakras help to illuminate alternative ways of remedying stress and ailments, and how are chakras integrated into other fields of study? In Chakras For Beginners , you will learn the answers to all of the questions above, as well as information on a variety of related topics including: Color and Light Therapy Crystal Therapy Meditation Auras Hinduism Tantric Sex Serpent Power Foods To Nurture Your Energy Centers Homeopathy A romatherapy and Essential Oils This course will address all of the questions above in 11 easy to follow lessons, and also provide additional resources for continued study. The lessons will be designed for anyone interested in health and vitality, meditation or religious study. All of these aspects will be incorporated into the class, and review questions will be provided to ensure comprehension of the most important points. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550043.htm Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Therapy and Counseling Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies Astrology is the study of the relationship between the relative positions of certain celestial bodies and life here on earth. Because the word astrology comes from the Greek words astron, meaning and#8216;star' and logos, meaning and#8216;word', we can literally translate astrology to mean the language of the stars. A language and practice that has developed over thousands of years by numerous cultures around the world since its earliest recorded beginnings in the third millennium BC. In this self-paced, online course we will explore the wonderful world of astrology, and how it can impact your daily life. We'll discuss the basics, terminology, symbols, natal charts, the twelve signs of the Zodiac, the planets, the houses, elements and modalities, angles, quadrants, aspects, orbs, and so much more. And by the end of this class, we'll put together all of the knowledge gained so that we can determine a person's astrological chart! So what are you waiting for? Join us today, and let's learn the fundamentals of astrology! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550039.htm Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies In this course, you will learn the basics of 1st and 2nd Degree Reiki. You will have a foundational understanding necessary for self administering its healing principles, learn how to positively respond to stress, how to relax and to accept happiness, learn to pass well-being onto others who share in the respect of healing the whole person with holistic Reiki techniques, the power to heal people who are not around you, and send healing energy anywhere in the world to improve crisis situations. We will discuss the healing rituals associated with Reiki 1 and representative symbols associated with Reiki ll. Material will touch on the history of Reiki as well as its different Eastern and Western branches, principles that govern the practice of Reiki, and both the basic and more complex philosophies concerning the body's energy and how it impacts the healing process, the creation of sacred settings, cultivating Reiki mastery and walking a Reiki spiritual path. Reiki can be used as a cure for a multitude of ailments and can also be incorporated in everyday living so as to lead a happy and peaceful life. When you experience the healing powers of Reiki, you feel compelled to learn more and pass on the benefits to others around you. The first level of Reiki is a basic level that gets you acquainted with the universal source of healing energy and how we can use it for overall well being. The second level of Reiki gives you more power and introduces various symbols that can be used for specific healing purposes. At the end of the course, your understanding of Reiki principles and practices should be comprehensive and through daily or weekly practice and regular meditation, you will prepare yourself to share your new knowledge and you will be ready to help heal others. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550170.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies The topic of Angel healing has surged in popularity in recent times as interest in angels grows. Numerous books have been written about this subject. This course gives you an introduction to the basics of angel healing from examining the relationship of angels to human beings, understanding the power of prayer and requests, and learning the various methods of contacting angels. By understanding your own personal connection to angels, you will learn how to connect with angels and call upon them in your times of need. You will learn about the different Archangels and their purpose. You will learn how to create healing spaces that are inviting and receptive. By working with angels, you will learn how to manifest your own desires and create fulfillment in every aspect of your life. Whether you are looking to heal yourself from a physical injury, repetitive and obsessive thought patterns, or create healing energy for yourself and loved ones, this course will help you learn the techniques that are positive, uplifting, and empowering in your life. You will learn how to access your own creativity and overcome obstacles in your life. Working and connecting with angels provides you a direct conduit to spiritual growth and development. You will learn how to recognize and pay attention to your thoughts and feelings so that you grow aware of signs from angels. By keeping an angel diary, you will be able to record your experiences. You will also learn how to create loving and positive energy in your home through an angel altar. In this course, you will learn to be receptive and allow yourself to receive divine guidance so that you can connect with your guardian angels and heal yourself and others. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550172.htm Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies New Age Studies This course will teach you about Massage and Reflexology therapy and how to perform these techniques. In sections focused on developing Massage techniques, students will learn the history of massage therapy, methods and types of massages, practice-oriented massage techniques, ethics of massage therapy, how to set up massage business, massage marketing tips, and much more. In sections focused on developing Reflexology techniques, students will learn about' , how it differs and compliments the practice of Massage, and become equipped with several methods and techniques that will allow you to put reflexology to work improving your overall health and well being, or practice. Course topics include: History of Massage Therapy Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology Types of Massage Methods of Massage I, II, III, and IV Massage as Alternative Treatment I and II Massage Therapy for Women Massage for Babies Eco-Friendly Massage Practices Ethics and Good Practices in Massage Setting up of Massage Therapy Business What is Reflexology? Anatomy Involved in Reflexology Understanding Reflexology Charts Zones and Techniques Reflexology and Common Ailments Full Hand Reflexology Full Foot Reflexology Practicing Reflexology This course offers a learning platform for Massage and Reflexology therapy students and practitioners to develop and enhance skills in applying techniques, such as Hot Stone Massage, Foot Massage, Back Massage, Relaxing Hands and Arms Massage, Fur Massage, the ten different treatment patterns that are performed for full foot reflexology, 8 relaxation techniques used before each session, basics of full hand reflexology, as well as a deeper insight into the workings of the specific body systems and some of their common disorders, and more . If you are interested in upgrading your massage skills, or thinking of pursuing a career in reflexology or another medically related field that requires an understanding of anatomy and physiology, this course will exceed your expectation by making you an expert in this therapy. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550181.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT B. Wills Religion and Spirituality New Age Studies This course will provide you with a great amount of information about our world, our universe, and beyond our Milky Way. With our guidance, you will be able to investigate many fascinating theories and explore many exciting concepts regarding the history, origin, and evolution of our universe. In Cosmology 101, you will enjoy learning about a fascinating array of topics, including: 1. DISCOVERING THE EARLY UNIVERSE A Definition and#8211; what is Cosmology? Contemplating the early beginnings, The Human Element, Searching both early religion and science for their explanations, The Historical Explanation, The Modern Definition 2. THE ORIGINS AND EARLY DAYS OF EXPLORATION Seeing our World through the eyes of the Ancients, The Greeks, The Copernican Rebellion, Early Scientific Views, Pythagoras and#8211; not only theorems! Wandering stars , Aristotle, Sky Gods, Where was the Sun? 3. SIZE, SHAPE and AGE OF OUR UNIVERSE Observing the heavens, Orbits and Ellipses , The Laws of Motion, Speculating on the Laws of Gravity, The Impact of Newton's theories, Defining our Universe, Bending our Universe and#8211; space and time, Colors, The Milky Way, Relativity, Classifying and Contradictions 4. COSMOLOGY ISN'T THEOLOGY OR SCIENCE FICTION OR EVEN JUST SCIENCE Cruising through the alternative theories and#8211; various beliefs, Life on earth and beyond, Where, when and how did life begin, Why is our Universe so suited to our Life?, How can we best calculate Life on Earth? 5. OFF WITH A BANG and#8211; POSSIBLY DOWN WITH A CRUNCH? An explanation: Exactly where do Galaxies come from, Is there such a thing as Ancient Radiation?, Radiation Types, What are the Ingredients for an expanding Universe, Big Bang, Big Crunch, Can gravity be reversed? 6. BUILDING OUR OWN UNIVERSE Creating It Bit By Bit, The Basic Ingredients of our Universe, The Electron, The Atom, Quantum Mechanics, Max Planck, Karl Heisenberg, Antimatter, Particle Accelerators, Quarks 7. NATURAL FORCES AND THE ROLE THEY PLAY The Natural Forces, The Weak Force, The Strong Force, Holding it all together , You could and#8216;see' the force everywhere , Particles, Quantum Gravity 8. IN THE DARK Dark Matter, WIMPs, MACHOs , Dark Energy, Constants , Gauging the piece of string 9. IS THE UNIVERSE REALLY JUST A BIG CHEMISTRY SET? The chemicals elements that make up our entire Universe , After the Big Bang, The formation of heavier elements , Chemical barriers 10. MAKING STARS, SOLAR SYSTEMS and GALAXIES - and THAT'S ONLY A START! Stars are born, The Origins of stars and their galaxies, The Star Nurseries, Classifying our stars by their chemical make-up , Supernovae and their types, The Milky Way, The Stories some stars can tell, Black Holes and#8211; creating, categorizing, looking inside and breaking through 11. TIME TRAVEL The Past, The Present and The Future , Einstein's work on time, The Speed of Light and can it possibly and#8216;slow down'?, Turning Time Back, Before the Big Bang Is the Universe Infinite? 12. THE GREATS and WHAT THEY HAVE DONE FOR OUR WORLD, OUR THE UNIVERSE Pythagoras, Galileo, Newton, Einstein, Stephen Hawkings 13. THE GREATEST COSMOLOGICAL ADVANCES COBE CERN, Hubble Telescope, WMAP, Keck Telescopes, Others 14. THE END What happens if our Sun burns out? The Big Chill, The Big Crunch, The Big Rip. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550217.htm Thu, 2 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT J. Bennett Religion and Spirituality New Age Studies This course provides all the information a student needs to become a reiki master including what it means to be a reiki master, the Master Symbol, spirituality, meditation techniques, sound therapy, color therapy, crystal therapy, procedure for performing attunements at each level, legal issues, advertising, networking, sending reiki with the breath and the eyes And much more. Students must have already completed and been attuned in reiki levels 1 and 2 prior to enrolling in this class. Why become a reiki master? Reiki is not only a method of holistic natural healing but also is a spiritual path which opens us up to our higher spiritual selves, our true potential as spiritual beings. As a reiki master you are also a very important part of the healing of the planet and a channel of higher consciousness. Unlike many other spiritual paths which serve a similar function, reiki is easy to learn and you can master it in just a short time. As a reiki master you will also teach students of your own and there is no joy quite like when a student tells you what reiki has done for them. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30996.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:40:29 GMT D. Scarbrough Reiki Studies Some say the Runes are a mystic source of power and protection bestrode from the Ancient Gods. Others have sought and believably found spiritual harmony and co-existence with the natural earth . For many, asking for daily guidance by casting of the runes onto an outstretched cloth is a sacred act. To have ones destiny lay out before them, as prescribed by the gods is divine indeed. All that call themselves Rune Masters are of one accord, in that the runes are not a child's toy nor should-be-cast by the un-enchanted, for undesirable things may come their way. To understand how to cast and draw upon the mystical power, one must seek to explore its natural origins. Thought by most, the roots lie deeply with in ancient Norse Viking mythology and history. During a period known as The Dark Ages 600-800 BC , in the region of Scandinavia lived a society of people that had no need of a written language. They expressed ideas using a system of mantra sounds that corresponded to each of 18 symbols Original Sacred Futhorkh Runes that formed complete thought based on their arrangement to each other. As the Vikings traveled and explored the neighboring regions, they encountered new and different tribes. Each, as they adopted the Futhorkh Runes into their own culture attached the symbols to their own alphabets and added new symbols for the alphabet that had none. The original runes along with the new symbols were widely adopted into their religious rites. Fearing that the true purpose of the runes would be discovered some of the original runes were altered, hidden or replaced with new symbols, by the ruling Rune Masters to confuse the reading and quench the power drawn from them from. In this study, you will learn how to recreate and activate the Original Sacred Futhorkh Runes. Come to better understand their true purpose and meaning and how to cast and read the Runes. You will also learn how to set up 'The Sacred Alter' and conduct private and group 'Rune Ceremonies'. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550176.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT E. Reed Religion and Spirituality Reiki Studies World Religions 101 provides a clear and concise introduction to the major world religions. You'll learn about the people, places, practices and philosophies shaping today's events. Some religions might be familiar, some strange and some you may never have heard about but why not discover karma, nirvana, yin and yang and the Holy Trinity? Although many of us think of religion as a belief system practiced through faith, obedience, prayer and worship, you'll find that some religions are more than just a belief in a deity, but an entire philosophy and way of life. Explore the religions that have shaped history, civilizations and your next door neighbors views. You will learn about the founders, the history and essential teachings of each of these major religions: Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, and Taoism, plus brief descriptions of other religions and religious practices. Why not join this self-paced course and learn about the diverse spiritual paths humanity has taken? Everyone is welcome! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/32276.htm Mon, 7 May 2007 22:44:32 GMT E. Mackerson Religion and Spirituality 'A Course In Bible Healing' is a seven-week course that explores and documents the spiritual healing that permeates both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The class examines both the teaching and the demonstration of healing as it was practiced by patriarchs and prophets of the Old Testament, and by Jesus Christ and his followers in the New Testament. The class objective is for students to learn to emulate this healing practice in their own lives. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/5627.htm Tue, 29 Oct 2002 18:01:49 GMT K. Bennet Religion and Spirituality The primary purpose of this course is to introduce students to the dangerous effects of irresponsible spiritual leadership. The biblical passages and related readings will focus upon a particular era in the life of the Israelites that was on the brink of imminent destruction due to corrupt leadership. Students who enroll in this course are seeking to become spiritual leaders saturated with divine spiritual strength and courage (see Joshua 1). Strength to persevere in spite of the odds and courage to humbly submit to and follow the will of God. Course Design and#216; This course is also designed for students who desire to increase their knowledge regarding leaders of the Bible. and#216; Discover why it is vital to become dedicated and passionate regarding meditating in the word of the LORD God day and night. and#216; The importance of resisting trendy religious methodologies that lack a divinely ordered spiritual foundation This course requires that students put aside cultural bias and delve into the lives of an ancient biblical era. As students place themselves within the actual environment of the characters portrayed in the background information; and really listen to the characters as their stories unfold, they will begin to see strong and courageous leader coming into view in the midst of chaos. NOTE: This course cautions aspiring spiritual leaders to resist mixing the word of God with selfish human whims; and to align their will with the will of God. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/14839.htm Wed, 1 Mar 2006 11:06:03 GMT R. Smith Levy, PhD Religion and Spirituality Have you ever wondered how Christianity spread so far, so fast. Do you know who were the first Christian missionaries? They were the original Twelve Disciples. They, along with others like Joseph of Aramathea, and Mary Magdalene, are the reason that Christianity is the largest and fastest growing religion in the world today. Where did the Apostles go? What did they do? How did they die? Only one died a natural death. The answers to these questions and more can be found in this course. It is not 'preachy,' but is simply a statement of the 'facts' as we know them. This class would interest people of every religious belief. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/8233.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2003 12:40:29 GMT S. Payseur Religion and Spirituality This is the first course in a series of bible study classes. Taught by an experienced lay leader, this class draws it's course material directly from the biblical text. This class would be great for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of the Holy Bible. You can enjoy studying the book of Genesis and learning more about God and his creation, as well as key biblical figures such as Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah. The class is presented in an easy to understand, user-friendly format. This is a course which explores and illuminates the scriptures. You will need a bible for reference, and everything else that you will need is included in this course. You will have the opportunity to get a fuller understanding of your thoughts and feelings about the stories and characters in the book of Genesis through the thought provoking assignment questions asked after each lesson. There are five class lessons that will take you on a journey from the Creation all the way through to Noah's ark, and his descendants. Enroll now to begin enjoying this journey through the writings of the Old Testament. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/32790.htm Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:39:06 GMT J. Hicks R.N. Religion and Spirituality This Microsoft Word 2007 course is not only designed to give the experienced MS Word user a tour of the new version of Word, but to also introduce new MS Word users to a comprehensive look at the features and utilities that this word processing software offers. It doesn't matter if you're new to MS Word or an experienced user, this comprehensive course teaches the most basic features as well as focuses on the more advanced tools that all students will find useful. Additionally, this course introduces new features exclusive to MS Word 2007, as well as includes detailed instructions on how to use them. You'll learn: Your way around the toolbars and menus. Basic editing features. Comprehensive editing features. How to insert items into a document. How to create and edit tables. Macros. And much, much more! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550073.htm Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT S. Mellencamp Self-Improvement This class is for those who are interested in learning ways to reduce their risks of being targeted for crime, and ways to help survive a crime if you are targeted. With crime on the rise throughout most areas of the world, we must ask ourselves what we can do to be safer. This class will give you some information that you can use to make yourself and your family safer. It will allow you to understand how you can incorporate psychological, physical, and environmental tools to reduce your risks, and to help you survive an attack if you are approached. You will learn to change the very way that you appear to the criminal to help you to be a less desired target. There are no physical or age requirements needed for this course. Some of the evasive techniques taught may be adapted to your individual ability. I will happily give individualized assistance to you to gain as much as you can from this class. Email me at anytime during the class, and we will individualize your plan and help you to know what might work best for you. Don't continue to allow the criminal the advantage over you just because he knows what and who to target. Learn some secrets that give you this information, and the ability to avoid being targeted for a crime. After completing this course, you will have a personalized safety plan, and a good understanding of ways to avoid or survive attacks. You will no longer be an uninformed victim, but someone who is given much of the same tips as police officers receive in their training. If you are a women living alone, with children, go to malls, go to grocery stores, travel frequently, and/or live in a neighborhood that has a lot of crime; this class is for you. This will also benefit those who do not feel they are at high risk of becoming a victim, but would like to educate themselves or their children in ways to be safer. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33638.htm Sat, 11 Aug 2007 16:26:35 GMT M. Guarneri Violence Prevention Strategies Social Services Self-Improvement The home inspection field is one that has been rapidly growing since its inception in the mid-1970s. Not only are they an important part of every home buying purchase, but the industry also relies upon people that are knowledgeable in the field. This course covers all aspects of home inspections and is a great educational tool for anyone considering hiring a home inspector, and more importantly, someone looking to become one. Lessons in this course cover everything from the basics of what is included in an inspection, and in-depth information as to what inspectors look for when it to comes to plumbing, electrical, and all other areas of the home, both inside and out. Students taking this course can expect to learn home inspection 101, the basic tools of the trade, the role ethics play in home inspections, and how to conduct an inspection. Students will also learn about red flag issues such as mold, radon, and carbon monoxide, as well as how routine maintenance can extend the life of a home. The course rounds out with everything one needs to know in order to start their home inspection business and keep it successfully running. This course features helpful checklists, examples, links to sites of interest and videos, and an introduction to everything one needs to know about the home inspection field. Whether you are someone interested in knowing more about what it takes to be a home inspector, how it can help you in the home purchasing process, or are ready to start your own home inspection business, this course has you covered! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550108.htm Sun, 4 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT J. Borland Self-Improvement Most of us learned spelling and grammar in elementary school and brushed up on the rules occasionally in junior high or middle school. Once we entered high school, it was assumed we knew and remembered all of the essentials -- and slowly we discovered that although there were some rules we just had to look up, we simply stopped worrying about 'the minor details.' It's time to relearn those 'minor details' that can help you write, and read more effectively. But it's hard to fix something unless you know how it works. This self-paced, stress-free course was developed not only for students wanting to improve their basic writing skills, but also for business writers, creative writers and office staff wanting to improve poor work related writing and avoid embarrassing their boss and themselves. Our innovative course is designed as a refresher course for those who need to brush up on their skills and a reference for anyone who wants to be able to look up the rules for confusing grammatical questions quickly and easily. After you've reviewed the basic rules of grammar and spelling, you can move on to the lessons on writing style for tips on improving your sentence and paragraph structure, how to polish your writing and how to avoid common errors. And because the course is online doesn't mean that you'll be left on your own. The instructor will be grading assignments and tests and is available through email to answer questions and provide guidance. Why not join us, learn at your own pace and your own schedule and reap the benefits? http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550258.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement Self-Improvement Are you interested in building your vocabulary? Do you feel that your writing or your speaking vocabulary is below average? The purpose of ' Vocabulary Building ' is to beef up your everyday vocabulary with words that you could use in everyday conversation. A strong vocabulary will not only give you the tools to say and write exactly what you mean it can also help you on a job interview, communicate better with a doctor or your lawyer and certainly help you with school work. A good vocabulary makes you sound smarter, feel more assured and practically guarantees you'll be a better writer and speaker. The purpose of this vocabulary class is to beef up your everyday vocabulary with words that you could use in everyday conversation. The larger our vocabularies the more clearly we can communicate with others and understand what others are trying to communicate to us. This course will introduce some simple ways to learn new vocabulary words by practicing reading in context, by writing sentences using the words and by doing practice exercises and quizzes. The class is not a beginning or advanced vocabulary course. It's that 'in between' course where so many people's vocabulary skills fit. So if you're interested in expanding your vocabulary skills in a self-paced, no stress format where an instructor actually reviews and corrects your sentence writing, why not give it a try? Enrich your life by enriching your vocabulary. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550256.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement Self-Improvement Communication is vital in today's society. It is not enough to merely be able to speak and understand spoken English. In the United States, writing English is often a necessary skill in many job industries and fields. In order to develop practical writing skills, one must understand the basics of English grammar and sentence structure. Learning essential vocabulary and continually expanding knowledge is one of the best ways to succeed, both in personal and professional lives. Learning how to write English may be difficult for many individuals, and takes much practice and patience. ESL students as well as native English speakers who wish to improve their writing skills need to have a basic understanding of grammar structure, tense usage, vocabulary, and how to commit thought processes and ideas onto paper. This ESL basic writing course will help you improve your writing skills through lesson plans and samples that explain many grammatical style rules and functions in easy-to-understand examples and skill-building usage. This course will also help students learn to write natural and clear sentences, as well as help in composing personal and business letters to better increase job skills and communication. In today's modern world, increasing proficiency and clarity of the written language is fundamental in all human communication. In order to write well, you must practice concepts that involve grammatical structure, voice, style, and vocabulary usage. This course will carefully guide you through the basic structures and rules of the English language and focus on improving skills that are necessary in order to write clearly and accurately. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550265.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement Self-Improvement This online course will prepare you to take the GED (General Educational Development) test. The testing format will be explained and broken down to highlight the five testing areas along with the content each of these sections will cover. This course will provide many resources from test tips and strategies, practice tests and recommended book preparations, and researched netlinks attached to many test topics to be read at your own leisure. The GED test covers a wealth of information within the five-test sections. These test sections include English Grammar and the Mechanics of Writing, Social Studies, Science Studies, Math Studies and Literature Studies. You will not need to know all of the information in these areas to pass the GED, but you will need to know and understand several of the main topics in each area. This course highlights, provides a brief summary/definition/ or example of each of these main topics. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30421.htm Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT H. Bryant Self-Improvement This course has been designed for people who use computer and Internet related technology at all levels . It introduces and explores general computing and Internet related concepts and terminology with definitions as well as picture and image illustrations. The concepts and terminology are carefully chosen for the average technology user to exclude terms that are too technical. After taking this course, students will come away with a deeper understanding and better appreciation of the computer and Internet related technologies and become better educated and better versed technology users and consumers. If you are more interested in understanding how computers work, though, you might want to take my 'Understanding Computers' course. If you are interested in exploring different online communications technology, I encourage you to take my 'Netiquette, Emoticons, and Abbreviations for Online Communications' course, which introduces and explains the proper use of netiquette, emoticons, abbreviations, and concepts and terminology for online communications, such as email, discussion forums, chat, and instant messaging. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/9719.htm Mon, 17 Nov 2003 11:23:44 GMT D. Gao Self-Improvement This ESL basic grammar and writing course will provide an introduction to the basics of American English grammar and writing. We'll be covering the following topics in detail: - review the basic English structure in the form of nouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives and adverbs - review the proper use of pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions - practice sentence structure and mastering subject-verb agreement - cover writing basics - improve reading comprehension - increase your vocabulary - learn how to write clearly and more effectively - learn how to organize your thoughts and write a personal or business letter Whether you are learning English as a second language or are a native speaker striving to improve your English and writing skills, using proper grammar rules and writing guidelines are essential building blocks to creating clear and understandable thought processes and ideas. Communication is vital in today's society. It is not enough to merely be able to speak and understand spoken English. In the United States, English writing and comprehension is a necessary job skill for nearly all job industries and career paths. In order to develop practical writing skills, you must understand the basics of English grammar and sentence structure. Knowing the proper way to communicate in a wide range of fields will help promote your self-confidence, increase your skill levels, and ensure your job advancement and promotion. This course will guide you through the basic grammar structures and rules as well as focus on improving the necessary skills leading to clear and accurate writing. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550269.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement Self-Improvement Industrial and Organizational Psychology or I/O is a varied field of study filled with many career opportunities. The importance of this field has never been more prevalent than in the last decade. The use of I/O methods has been proven to increase productivity, profits and general workplace satisfaction by startling percentages. Most large and successful companies have implemented some or all of these methods into their workplace environment within the last several years. I/O Psychologists may work within organizations, act as consultants to various organizations, or they may move into the area of academic research. The topics of this course primarily concern themselves with careers within organizations or as acting consultants. While there are numerous sub-fields within I/O, for the purposes of this course we will be focusing on the tools and methods that are common to all specialties. In the lessons contained herein you will learn about how to properly prepare for a career in I/O and what some possible specializations in the field are; additionally, we will cover some of the most important aspects of this profession including the use of various techniques and tools to help companies best utilize and motivate their most valuable resources--their employees. Whether you choose to later enter into Training and Development, Employee Motivation or Diversity Coaching this course will teach you what you need to know in order to make the leap towards the growing field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33430.htm Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:46:03 GMT D. Mithaug Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services Research shows that the early years set the stage for all future development. We know more now than ever before about how young children learn, think and grow. All children are born eager to explore their world and master their development. From birth to a child's third birthday, development proceeds at a pace exceeding that of any stage of life. Infants and toddlers rapidly develop capabilities in emotional regulation, relationships, cognition, motor development, and language. These capabilities form the foundation from which all future development builds. This course is designed to help you do the following: Follow a child's growth and development from birth to three years of age. Familiarize yourself with the developmental milestones of the first three years. Learn and use the information and the skills needed to serve as a caregiver to children. Examine the opportunities for a career in child development, child care, or related fields. Better understand the responsibilities of parenthood. Decide whether children will have a major or a minor place in your future. Caring for young children involves many commitments and responsibilities. Perhaps the greatest of these is helping a child develop a positive self-conandshy;cept and healthy self-esteem. With these assets, a child will be better able to make wise decisions, relate well to others, and assume responsibilandshy;ity for his or her own life. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550154.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services Preventing child abuse is everyone's responsibility. This includes law enforcement personnel, educational, medical personnel as well as housewives, friends, and neighbors. Child Abuse education is important so that they may recognize various aspects of child abuse, including neglect, sexual and physical abuse, and other forms of maltreatment. This course offers basic instruction for students to help them to understand the typical profiles of child abusers and the definitions of various forms and aspects of neglect and abuse. Repercussions for failure to report suspected neglect or child abuse of any form may be punishable by civil or criminal liabilities. Who is required to report child abuse as well as the guidelines and protocols for reporting are addressed in these lessons. Law-enforcement personnel are required to initiate investigations following jurisdictional procedure and protocol. Prosecutors are required to ensure that evidence is admissible in a court of law and that child abuse investigations are completed in a timely manner and as thoroughly as possible. Methods of interviewing children as well adults or suspects are included in this course. Education and child abuse law enforcement procedures, investigative techniques, filing report guidelines and how surveillance is used to find and charge a suspect are all parts of a child abuse investigation that require teamwork. Learn how to recognize forms of abuse and understand child abuse cases, from crime scene investigation and preserving evidence to charging sexual or physical abuse reports and interrogating a suspect. Preventing child abuse is everyone's responsibility and#8211; learn how to spot it and how to stop it. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550243.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Violence Prevention Strategies Sociological Studies Social Services This research based introductory course will provide comprehensive information on Attention Deficit Disorders. This course is a useful resource for teachers, parents and others involved in caring and educating of individuals with ADD and ADHD. The readable and well organized material will educate and encourage the practice of pragmatic intervention strategies that will help these children reach their full potential. Course material will provide you with information on definitions, characteristics, prevalence and types, causes, assessment and diagnosis, educational placement services, behavioral and medication interventions, family issues, and current events for children with ADD and ADHD. This information will benefit all educational teachers and counselors, parents or anyone who is interested in learning about this disorder. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/32333.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Sociological Studies Social Services Reduce the risk of birth trauma and postpartum depression Relax for a safer and easier birth Increase the strength of your couple relationship Form a strong and healthy relationship with your baby Encourage mental and emotional health Stimulate early cognitive development and learning Prepare for parenthood with enthusiasm and understanding Give your baby your relationship, and yourself the best of parenthood! WOMB BABY LEARNING: Prebirth Bonding and Early Learning is a class for parents, caregivers, or practitioners to help stimulate the emotional, psychological, social and cognitive development of a child in the womb. Prenatal learning optimizes mental and sensory development as well as promoting the bond between baby and mother/father. People often wonder about the ability to learn in the womb. Is the baby conscious? Does he or she hear me? Can he or she remember? The latest scientific studies and research show active and retainable memory in the first years of life, including the prenatal period. Education on the background of perinatal development as well as exercises on supporting early mental health and social-emotional stimulation is addressed in this interactive learning experience. 2006 Chasse This class is great for moms during pregnancy AND maternal/child health practitioners (doulas, midwives, etc.). http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/15076.htm Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:28:42 GMT J. Chasse, PhD Social Services Domestic violence, sometimes called domestic abuse, is reaching epidemic proportions and affects men, women and children of all races and social and economic levels. In order to stem the tide of domestic abuse we have to not only stop the abuse and protect the victims, we also have to understand what triggers the abuse so that the next generation of families can learn to live abuse-free. Course topics will include: What is Domestic Violence? Who are the Victims? Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence Why Victims Stay with Abusers How You Can Help Victims of Domestic Abuse Legal Issues such as: PFA's and PRO's What the police and courts can and can't do Handling divorce and custody issues How to Keep Safe such as: Safety Measures for yourself and your children Escape plans in case you need to flee Understanding who to turn to in an emergency The After-Effects of Domestic Abuse Moving On: Relationships After Abuse The fall-out for families Steps to take for success Helping Domestic Abuse Survivors Stopping the Cycle of Abuse Stopping Abuse Forever http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550247.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Violence Prevention Strategies Sociological Studies Social Services If a natural disaster was on the way, would you and your family have emergency supplies ready to 'grab and go'? Would you be organized to take care of your family needs for at least three days if an emergency happened today? This class 'Organize Your Home and Family for an Emergency and Disaster' will show you the basic information and tips you need to prepare you family and home for emergencies. Stop thinking about gathering supplies and get it done with this easy class so you can have the peace of mind you deserve. Find out that having emergency supplies can be helpful in even for everyday home based emergencies. You can use you supplies and replenish them as you do everyday things and still have what you need in an emergency. Millions of families never prepare even the most basic supplies for emergencies. Why be caught off guard? ' Organize your emergency kits as you do everyday chores without spending a lot of money ' Create a basic 'grab and go' emergency kit for the first three critical days of an emergency ' Understand the types of foods to get organized and consider recipes anyone could prepare ' Get the whole family involved in organizing supplies Also get: ' web sources to keep you updated with current information ' dozens of emergency kits ideas ' ideas to organize for children, the elderly, and even your pet. No hard to understand language; just realistic, budget conscious information. You will wonder what took you so long to get organized for safety. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/31866.htm Wed, 3 Oct 2007 12:45:08 GMT C. Meux Violence Prevention Strategies Social Services Did you realize that you are most probably an experienced grant writer already? 'NO' , you say, 'I've never written a grant in my life before' -- but you have. Most people out there have asked somebody, at some time, for something in writing (one way or another), so you have most likely followed some of the basic principles and procedures of putting a good case forward for something you want (and not necessarily for money). And basically that is what a grant proposal is all about. Okay, there's a little more to it than that--but the techniques you consciously (or unconsciously) learned when putting together those requests, when submitting them and SUCCEEDING, are a fabulous place to begin. BUT obviously you need to polish up that gem by building on the basics, learning the techniques, and following the requirements and conditions for writing successful grant proposals. And there is no better place to start than with this course. It doesn't supply all the answers, no one source does, but it's approach to the subject of grant writing is clear, straightforward, and easy to understand. It doesn't matter whether you are looking at grant writing just as a means of helping your child's school, or looking at it as a part or full-time career. You can and will be successful if you set your mind to it and invest a little of your time in carefully going through this course, researching sites suggested in it, and building from there. Join us today, and let's learn how to write a successful grant proposal! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550155.htm Thu, 5 Feb 2009 14:23:09 GMT D. Mithaug Sociological Studies Social Services If you are new to coaching youth basketball and not sure what to do, this course will get you up and running! In this short easy to follow course you will learn how to begin your basketball coaching career. We have comprised the basics that will not only set you on a path to coach youth basketball, but make you one of the best coaches ever. They will be calling you back every year to coach and the children will have love and respect for you. You will learn how to teach kids about the game, information about how to set up your season, how to create a positive team atmosphere, coaching tips, the basics of beginning practice, and drills and strategies for new coaches to practice. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33203.htm Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT S. Richards Violence Prevention Strategies Social Services Conflict Resolution: In the Workplace and Beyond Did you know that a little conflict in your office today can shut down your entire operation tomorrow? That is no exaggeration! Workplace conflict costs. It starts by reducing productivity and employee health. It will finish your business by reducing customer loyalty and profitability. In this self-paced course you will learn how you can avoid conflict from developing, and methods you can use to resolve conflicts that are occurring and affecting your workplace. Animosity. Dissent. Anger. Frustration. Rage. Disagreements. Differences of opinion. Yelling. Personal attack. Vindictiveness. Conflict. They make great TV but a terrible work environment. Enroll today and learn how to put a stop to it now. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550238.htm Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT M. Money Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Social Services JOIN NOW !!! Have you ever wanted to become an advocate, or get into the field of social work? If you are a daycare worker: parent, or someone who has an interest in the welfare of children, this course would be beneficial. It is designed for people of all backgrounds: ages, cultures, and social status. It is useful for people to train in the area of child advocacy: outreach, childcare, and child safety. Children are at risk and are very vulnerable. This course is designed for people who wish to learn about all aspects of child protection : CHILD ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SAFETY IN THE HOME, SAFETY IN SOCIETY, CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, THE LAW, RITUAL ABUSE, DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE, THE CYCLE OF ABUSE, REFERRALS, and RELIGION . Includes many parts from my child sexual abuse class ! This course will also look into adequate housing: food, and clothing issues as they relate to children. Student posting will be used as a benefit for all enrolled in this program to ensure that all students can learn from other cultures: beliefs, social status, and communities. This course is made for students to ' work at your own speed ': also the benefit having the instructor there when needed by each student, on a one to one basis. Constant instructor positive feedback, and suggestions are available while the student is progressing towards their goals . copyright 2003 no part of this information is to be reproduced without the written permission of the instructor of this course. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/5518.htm Tue, 8 Jul 2003 09:00:25 GMT C. Simmons Social Services Festival planning is not as easy as it seems. Festivals have become very popular in many communities. If you are interested in starting a festival in your area, or if you help plan a festival in your area, you can benefit from the advice and suggestions offered in this class. When you finish with this class, you will be able to plan and implement a successful festival in your community. This class covers how to organize, what committees you will need, how to convince people to volunteer to help you, etc. Also discussed in depth is finances - how to raise funds to put your event on, and how to attract corporate sponsors. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/9065.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2003 09:52:58 GMT C. Eberhart Social Services Social Psychology is a study of how people are affected by their environment and other people. This class teaches the basics of social psychology and explains the background/historical basis as well as current advances in the science and provides students with a solid understanding of the principles of social psychology. An understanding of social psychology is important for anyone working with people directly, such as social workers, teachers, daycare providers, clergy, or human resources personnel. An understanding of how people interact with each other and in society can also help anyone with workplace interactions and with families and friends. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/32543.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:11:41 GMT J. Chasse, PhD Sociological Studies The purpose of this course is for the student to be able to recognize character traits that are consistent with an unhealthy relationship. Many women have lost their lives, children, self-esteem and money dealing with these types of men. This course will help you identify these types of men so you can avoid all of the drama. In the event that you are living with one of these types of men, this course will also help you learn how to deal with your current situation. This course is intended for everyone that is in a relationship or plans to be involved in a relationship. This study is also intended for educators, counselors and mentors that work with relationship issues. Knowledge is power. What you don't know can hurt you. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/32656.htm Sun, 20 May 2007 13:26:58 GMT I. Garcia Sociological Studies Many professionals who enter into the world of human resources quickly believe that they will succeed in their new found field simply because they have a knack for relating with people from all walks of life. While having 'good people skills' is certainly a positive attribute for working in the human resources field, being in tune with the ever-changing policies and procedures that successfully make a team or company tick, is just as important as being the boss that everyone loves. Managing your rules and guidelines works in tandem with managing 'your humans.' Today, many managers enter the world of human resources simply because they are exceptional managers. They have climbed the rank and file of the corporate ladder, succeeding at each rung, to the point where they are now managing a team, which may include 'kids' fresh out of college or professionals who have been in the workforce for some time, sometimes even longer than the manager himself. Having the ability to create synergy on his team, to drive productivity and provide opportunities for employee growth while developing policies and procedures that apply to all are just a few of the trademarks that make a great manager. Others enter the human resource field by choice. They are the 'people' people who want to work in the actual Human Resources department of a company to become 'the people that staff and operate an organization as contrasted with the financial and material resources of an organization. The organizational function that deals with the people ...' Whether its entering the world of human resources by choice or by being thrown in because of your professional successes, the basic principles remain the same: you not only want to get the job done, but also you want to get it done with good people who work collectively and cooperatively toward a common goal successfully. Hiring the right people, training them, affording them opportunities for growth, all while setting parameters and guidelines, is the key to great human resource management. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550050.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Salazar Sociological Studies If you're interested in pursuing a career in crime scene investigation, this course will introduce you to the basics of practical crime scene investigation procedures and techniques. Covering the history of forensic investigation from the ancient Chinese culture to the phenomena known today as the 'CSI-Effect' on the general population, this course explains the methods and protocol involved in the crime scene investigator's two prime directives: protect and preserve the evidence. This course covers such topics as how to initially approach a crime scene; the importance of following proper procedure and protocol in searching, collecting, and packaging crime scene evidence; how to insure the integrity and chain of evidence rules that will be acceptable in a court of law; how to identify and collect various forms of evidence ranging from biological fluids to weapons and firearms; and how to document a crime scene as well as explain different techniques for handling evidence. This crime scene investigation course also offers techniques for interviewing witnesses and family members as well as understanding such terms as victimology and equivocal crime scenes. We'll also study the basics of blood spatter interpretation, wound anatomy, and how to observe a crime scene properly. From initial arrival at a crime scene to testifying in court, this online class offers students the basics of one of the most fascinating jobs within the field of law enforcement. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550011.htm Sat, 2 Feb 2008 12:43:00 GMT M. Coburn Violence Prevention Strategies Sociological Studies This comprehensive course provides an up-to-date presentation of the essentials of sociological study. Students will learn a wide range of classical and contemporary perspectives which will encourage links between theories and current research. With the addition of numerous net links, thoughtful exercises and examples, and review quizzes--this course will help students develop a sociological imagination. This is an ideal environment in which to examine ourselves, study our own society, as well as study our neighbors. Topics covered will examine the sociological perspectives, sociological research, cultural debates, the process of socialization, groups and organizations, crime and deviance, stratification, inequality and discrimination that effects ageism and gender, race and ethnicity, issues involving the economy, different forms of government, marriage, religion, health and environment safety, urbanization, and social movements. This course is an excellent resource for any age student pursuing aspects of this study or the non-academic hobbyists and life-long learners. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33335.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:53:47 GMT D. Mithaug Violence Prevention Strategies Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies Biology 101 is an excellent learning resource for the college or pre-college student. This logical and easy to understand class is divided into self-paced lessons, complimented with well-written text, diagrams, pictures, critical-thinking assignments and end of lesson review exams. This course is a wonderful, stand-alone resource covering all concepts in biology, and can also be used aa comprehensive review or a personalized tutor. Join today! And let's discover the wonderful world of biology together--from the structure and function of the cell to the complexities of current ecological issues. Additional topics include: Chemistry Fundamentals, Cell Biology, Classic and Molecular Genetics, Origin and Principles of Evolution, Plant Form and Function, Animal Form and Function, and Ecology. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30768.htm Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:43:12 GMT J. Bennett Sociological Studies This course presents educational approaches that are effective in establishing high rates of learning, building self-regulation skills, and increasing prospects for self-determination for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. Since many of the lessons and assignments are to be completed with children and youth in school settings, students interested in enrolling in this course must have access to the classroom. Course Lessons: By the end of the course, the student will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to: A. Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis Instruction B. Early Speaker Behavior C. Curriculum for Establishing Listener Repertoires D. Behavior Increase and Decreased Principles E. Measurement F. Teachers as Scientific Decision Makers G. Self-Regulation H. Assessment of Self-Regulation I. Monitoring Adaptive Responding J. Teaching Choice-Making and Problems Solving during Self-Regulation K. Self-Determination L. What is Self-Determination? M. Assessing Self-Determination N. Teaching Self-determination Skills O. Opportunities for Self-Determination P. Encouraging Self-Determination in Daily Living. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/5515.htm Sun, 1 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Sociological Studies Child Development and Psychology II explores the cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of children from preschool through elementary school,'early childhood'. This is a follow up to Child Development and Psychology I, which focused on prenatal though toddler aged children. This is a great class for home day-cares or other childcare providers that need to document child development education or for students interested in the child development/psychology or childcare fields. Each lesson discusses a particular phase of the lifespan and addresses issues, both mental and physical, for that stage. This class is geared towards parents, teachers, and counselors. Learning about early human development helps parents and practitioners in understanding, explaining and predicting behavior and development. Theoretical concepts as well as applied activitie s will be discussed. 2006 Chasse http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/16376.htm Sat, 25 Mar 2006 12:48:32 GMT J. Chasse, PhD Sociological Studies Child Development and Psychology I explores the cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of children from before birth until early childhood. This is a great class for home day-cares or other childcare providers that need to document child development education. Each lesson discusses a particular phase of the lifespan and addresses issues, both mental and physical, for that stage. This class is geared towards parents, teachers, and counselors. Learning about early human development helps parents and practitioners in understanding, explaining and predicting behavior and development. Theoretical concepts as well as applied activitie s will be discussed. This class can also help college and high school students prepare for an Early Childhood or Developmental Psychology educational pathway. 2002 Chasse http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/15198.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:23:06 GMT J. Chasse, PhD Sociological Studies Have you ever wondered what happened to paying attention, completing assignments, being respectful in the classroom? And, have you every wondered how to basically transform the way students think about their responsibilities during your lessons? Perhaps you are looking for a new way to deal with those perennial discipline problems. Or maybe you want to just get through to your students better than you have been without conflict. Now what if I told you that the issues you've been dealing with in the classroom can be solved more effectively and more easily than you ever imagined? That there are techniques-proven ways, in fact, to reach virtually any student that comes through your door? Well, those techniques are here and I present them to you in this class called Learning Styles and Discipline. In this informative class, you will learn proven strategies you can use to motivate students every day by understanding student's individial learning style and how that style is related to discipline. You'll be amazed at what you'll discover! This course will help K-12 educators explain the connection between learning styles and discipline. You will learn strategies for: 1. Teaching students how they learn best 2. Avoiding conflicts in your classroom BEFORE your class is disrupted. 3. Establishing rules for student cooperation 4. Delivering warnings effectively 5. Promoting positive behavior by choosing appropriate consequences I personally invite you to take the time and make this investment in your career. Your students will than you for it! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/32833.htm Tue, 4 Sep 2007 13:47:42 GMT R. Dolinsky Sociological Studies Terrorism, is it the scourge of our time? Are you fearful of being involved in a terrorist attack? Quite frankly it almost depends on where in the world you live. It is often because a safe place today is a terror target tomorrow. With the desire on the part of the terrorists to obtain weapons of mass destruction, i.e. chemical, biological, or even a dirty bomb or nuclear bomb, the potential for a massive destructive attack increases exponentially. This course looks at the recent history of terrorism from the early twentieth century to today. You will learn: - The extent to which terrorism has become a part of life in the twenty-first century. - Why there is not a generally accepted definition of terrorism. - Acts of terrorism in the old world, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the new world. - Who in the world is acting to fight terrorism, or acting to support terrorism. - What the world is doing to combat terrorism. - The known terrorist groups and what are their goals. - The momentous influence that religion plays in terrorism - The continuous problems with political and military tactics in defeating terrorism. If you're p ursuing any career involving the field of political science or criminology, or if you are interested in understanding the reasons for terrorist acts, or want to know what the prospects are for the future of terrorism, this course will provide lots of disquieting but interesting information http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33314.htm Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:48:26 GMT M. Coburn Violence Prevention Strategies Sociological Studies Handwriting Analysis, or Graphology, is a fascinating and fun method to reveal a person's inner personality. By using a few simple techniques, you will be able to accurately determine a person's emotional responses. You will also be able to determine the maturity level, truthfulness and even physical and sex drives of a person. For the most part, however, you will HAVE FUN! This Basic course will teach you the basics of Handwriting Analysis. You will learn how to determine a person's Emotional Outlay, Emotional Intensity, Thought Patterns, Personal Goals, Self-Image (or 'Self-Esteem') and Reaction to Critisicm. Subsequent classes will teach the skills necessary to determine attitude, physical and sex drives, relationship roles and communication traits. As you continue, you will have the opportunity to learn how several traits can be taken together and interpreted (Cluster Traits). http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7309.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2003 22:00:09 GMT T. Larson Sociological Studies Have you ever wondered why some people can convince you to do anything? It comes down to persuasion techniques. Aristotle said that persuasion is amoral only good people should be trained in communication. This course is designed to teach the everyday individual how to become a more competent communicator and techniques of how to persuade. This course is for the individual who needs some help in the art of persuasion; this course is not designed to teach you everything there is to know about persuasion and communication, but is an excellent start to persuasion. There are no special requirements for the course and it would be an excellent edition to any continuing education program. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/30608.htm Mon, 7 Aug 2006 19:29:15 GMT A. Kinder Therapy and Counseling Sociological Studies This course is designed to acquaint students with the humanistic movement in the context of psychology and counseling. Some of your learning will come about from classroom experiences, with a moderate part coming from required reading. For the purposes of this class, we define 'humanistic' as referring to those traits, archetypes, or other characteristics which are common to humanity across cultures. 'Humanistic' counselors, then, are those who are aware of such concepts and who implement them to bring about positive changes in themselves and their clients. Human instincts, impulses, and traits are accepted as essentially good. People who deny that which they have in common with others often feel isolated and alone. Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, Rollo May, and Viktor Frankl are a few of the better known counselors who brought a humanistic style and worldview to psychology, and whose influence is discussed in this course. Realizing that human nature, with the impulses and traits of a well-developed person, are essentially good and healthy, humanistic psychologists work from the premise that a 'whole' person whose growth has not blocked by trauma or disease is naturally inclined to grow and self-actualize by connecting with other humans and fully experiencing the peak transcendent moments that are the joys of life. 'It is one of the paradoxical and exciting things about the humanistic approach generally that it assumes that everyone is capable of being fully human,' wrote psychologist John Rowan. Where barriers to this exist, a humanistic approach utilizes self-help, loving partners, education, and various forms of psychotherapy can help. This course touches on each of these topics, in addition to discussing theory and history of humanistic psychology and education. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/14774.htm Mon, 8 Aug 2005 14:14:15 GMT T. Rue Sociological Studies This course will provide lots of useful information about learning disabilities from the perspective of the individual and the perspective of the parent. We'll cover numerous coping and teaching strategies, the role of an advocate, and much more. This self-paced, online class provides the tools and skills parents and teachers need to negotiate the many obstacles that often end up leaving young students with learning disabilities feeling helpless and defeated. Learning Disabilities: What You Need to Know covers these important topics: Definitions, Characteristics, Types and Prevalence, Causes, Assessment and Diagnosis, Educational Placement and Accommodations, Behavior Intervention, Learning Strategy Interventions, Advocacy, Current Issues in the Field. Join us to learn more about this hidden disability. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/32280.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT D. Mithaug Sociological Studies This course will cover how to incorporate holistic herbal healing into your everyday lifestyle so your children will avoid unnecessary or repeated illness. If you are a parent or caregiver and would like to learn more about holistic herbal healing for children this course is for you. This course will also include information on how to live a more balanced natural lifestyle, how to be your own home healer and what it means to be a healer for your family, herbal healing solutions for common childhood ailments that incorporate modern and traditional therapies, and when to contact your child's Doctor. The children's herbal remedies studied in this course are safe and gentle. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33890.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:49:22 GMT A. Goodloe Therapy and Counseling This course is for anyone interested in Family Life Education and Coaching . If you wish to become a Certified Marriage Educator and wish to receive your Marriage Educator Certificate Click HERE It will instruct you in the relevant information you will need to acquire. If you are thinking about a career in relationships, this course is for you. This training program is designed to equip you with the content, materials and educational tools you'll need to train couples in all stages of their relationship. You do not need to have a college education to take this course. It is structured to be user friendly and easy to read. It is intended for Educators, Mentors, Social Workers, Mental Health Professionals, Clergy, Married Couples and anyone working with families . Upon completion of this course each student will be eligible to become an active participant of the National PreMarital Institute and National Marriage Centers program . Participants will be included in our national directory and receive the benefits of advertising, along with our informational database. You will also receive client referrals for premarital education and marital coaching from those couples needing services within your local community. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/8035.htm Wed, 2 Jun 2004 12:10:39 GMT S. Frasca Therapy and Counseling Receive Mediation training and learn how to help disputing parties preserve relationships, better control outcomes, and save time and money. Mediation is a simple concept used with tremendous success by many supervisors, human resources managers, attorneys, family counselors, teachers, professionals, business and community leaders. As a professional mediator you will attain proven skills and techniques for helping people resolve their workplace, family, or business dispute with a mutually acceptable agreement. In this course you will learn how people behave when they have a conflict, and the 5-stage mediation process in which you will know what you have to do, why, when, and how throughout opening statement to the draft of a final agreement. To enroll in this class, you don't need any specific experience or education. The only requirement is your motivation to acquire practical mediation and dispute resolution skills that you can apply immediately in your professional life. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/12768.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2004 12:49:13 GMT G. Leone Therapy and Counseling This course addresses the fact that the family is the primary social group for adults and children. Most parents want to do whatever it takes to prevent their family from becoming involved with drug and alcohol abuse. However, parents struggle with what they can do. They know that addiction is destroying the values of families and communities. It threatens to drain the strength of country. Drug abuse in our environments, change our values, morals and beliefs by having a grasp on our families, communities and institutions. The course A PARENTS GUIDE TO DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION will show parents ways to strengthen the family through developing positive self-esteem, enhance communication skills, cope with anger and stress, and develop positive health practices. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33385.htm Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:32:12 GMT T. Snyder Therapy and Counseling If you are currently pursuing or are interested in working in areas of law, this course will provide you with the background information you will need to get started. The increasing demand for paralegals, legal secretaries, and law clerks to help attorneys gather and evaluate evidence offers many job opportunities. This course will equip you with basic skills to more effectively deal with the gathering, preparation and presentation of evidence in both civil and criminal cases. In today's modern American society, it seems that there is an ever-increasing amount of litigation in the United States court system. The act of filing a lawsuit for an increasing number of grievances, whether real or imagined, has become quite easy. And, as a consequence of less restrictive tort regulations, it becomes more and more likely that most Americans will spend at least some time in court at some point in their life. While most experiences with court will be routine and mundane civil actions (i.e., without any criminal implications), evidence is still required to substantiate the claims of the parties involved. For criminal cases, the need for a solid understanding of what is admissible evidence becomes increasingly important. It can be seen that, in either of these situations, it is important to have a basic understanding of evidence law and how it works. In cases of life and death, an understanding of evidence is critically important. It can literally mean the difference between a guilty party being punished and being set free. It can also exonerate those falsely accused, thereby preserving the reputation of those truly innocent. This introductory course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic concepts of United States law, the admission of evidence, different types of testimonies, burdens of proof, and more. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33204.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:42:34 GMT M. Coburn Violence Prevention Strategies JOIN NOW !!!!! Child Sexual Abuse is rampant around the world, and it happens on a daily basis. Somewhere a child is being forced to perform sexual acts while you are debating on if you should educate yourself further about this topic. The lessons I have developed are designed for parents, caregivers, and anyone who has an interest in the prevention and the protection of our children . I have taken all of my knowledge and put these lessons into terms that anyone can understand, and will be available for explanations if needed.There will be no technical wording which may cause the student some discomfort: it is designed as a ' work at your own pace ' course, and instructor availability when needed! Of all the books available on child sexual abuse, I have not come across one that deals with the prevention of it! Most books that are offered are for after the fact. One thing that parents and caregivers could use is a learning tool that can be used to explain the realities of abuse. A tool that can lead adults into a comfortable conversation with children about this subject. There are five lessons for you in this course which offers the following : THE ABUSER , SAFETY TIPS, IMPACTS OF ABUSE, THE VICTIMS, WHERE ABUSE CAN OCCUR, THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, EDUCATION OF OUR CHILDREN, and CASE STUDIES . There are so many relevant topics listed in these five lessons that it is impossible to list them all! Certificates will be issued to students who receive a grade average of 70% or more! This provides an excellent opportunity to add your new expertise to your resume, and to start putting your knowledge to use to prevent child sexual abuse! Constant instructor feedback will also be given to students: and sharing of knowlege would be beneficial to all enrolled, this can be done by posting new information in the forum area! copyright 2002. All rights reserved. This course, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without written permission from the instructor. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/5077.htm Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:17:03 GMT C. Simmons Violence Prevention Strategies JOIN NOW !!! The purpose of this course is to assist you in learning the skills necessary to support victims of domestic violence . You do not need a college or university degree to offer support. This course is designed for those who are interested in pursuing a career in case aide work, social support work, and community outreach work. It is also here to assist those who are suffering from domestic violence now, and will aide victims in the areas they choose to pursue to end the violence . This is a self-paced course: instructor assistance when needed, and positive feedback on assignments, tests, and quizzes. The importance of posting information in the forum will also be required: this information is the ' sharing of learning ' which will aid others in areas they may not have gained knowledge in. I know there are many people who feel that they are totally alone: who may think that no one knows what they are going through, and feel that they have no one to turn to or to talk to about their situation. Some of these people are living in domestic abusive relationships. Some feel they cannot get out, and some may feel that they have to stay. I am here to tell you that you are not alone: there are many others who have been in violent relationships, and many who have moved on to live a happy,violence free productive life! This course is for those who wish to learn about THE CYCLE OF ABUSE : WHY WE CHOOSE TO STAY IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS, PARTNER ABUSE-MAN OR WOMAN, SAME SEX PARTNERS, EMERGENCY OPTIONS, COMPENSATION, POLICING, THE LAW, IMPACTS OF ABUSE, IMPACTS ON THE CHILDREN ,and PLANNING YOUR ESCAPE . copyright 2003. All rights reserved. This course or parts thereof, may not be reproduced without the written permission of the instructor. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/6625.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2003 16:12:55 GMT C. Simmons Violence Prevention Strategies JOIN NOW !!! Don't talk to strangers Is the most common thought we have as parents and caregivers when we first start thinking about safety for our children. Unfortunately, it's not enough: as you are aware, child abuse seems to have increased dramatically. And everyone I talk to seems to wonder what else they can do to ensure the safety of their child. All I can say is keep learning about safety: learn new techniques, share your information, and most importantly TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ! Not once or twice, but many times. In a majority of incidents regarding children who have been assaulted/abducted, the abuser was known to either them or a member of the family. Tips for parents: daycare workers, teachers, friends, and family will find useful are in this course! To help keep your kids safe, take this course and help others become more informed. This course is designed to assist parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone who has an interest in keeping our children aware of the dangers in our streets, schools, and possibly even our own homes. There is no need for a college diploma or a university degree to take this course. It is designed to assist anyone who needs to know how to streetproof a child and what you can do to make a difference. This course can be done at your own time frame, in your own home, and done with your child at the same time if you wish! Information about resources will be shared with other students, who in turn can share this information to help others who need it! Instructor available when needed ! Take the time to invest in your child's safety, it could be the best investment you have ever made. Bonus-------more prevention tips will be added from my child abuse sites! copyright@2003 http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/8470.htm Tue, 14 Oct 2003 10:07:52 GMT C. Simmons Violence Prevention Strategies This course focuses on workplace safety, health, and inspection. Throughout this course you will learn what workplace safety is, why it is important and how it affects a business. Common areas of workplace safety are discussed, including office safety, workplace hazards, and other areas. Additionally, you will learn preventative measures to help create a safer work environment which will benefit everyone. We will also deal with mental health issues, workplace violence, health and wellness initiatives, and drug free workplaces. You will also learn the ins and outs of conducting a routine inspection, filing reports, and the importance of creating a workplace safety committee. Tips, lists, suggestions, and helpful tools will be provided so by the time you finish this course you will have a thorough understanding of what is involved in workplace safety and how to create a safer and healthier work environment. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550195.htm Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT D. Salazar Violence Prevention Strategies Do you use your Spell Check on your computer obsessively? Are you afraid to write anything without a dictionary or computer spelling program? Are you receiving low grades on schoolwork because of poor spelling? Are your business emails filled with embarrassing spelling errors? Well then, it sounds like you can use this online course! Spelling 101 will help improve your spelling abilities in American English. This course will teach you how to avoid misspellings by recognizing spelling errors quickly. We'll review not only the basic rules of spelling but also the most common spelling 'trouble spots' (commonly missed words and word patterns). We'll also discuss those tricky synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, suffixes and prefixes. This class is self-paced and practice exercises are reviewed by the instructor with feedback. You set your own learning schedule so there's no pressure. Why not learn to write error-free English, and improve your grades or help with the quality of your professional writing? So join us today, and let's improve your spelling skills. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550259.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement Today, knowing how to type fast is almost a necessity in the business world. More and more corporate-world employees are being asked to create reports, sales letters, business plans, blogs, web content, forecasts and more. Knowing how to type can save you hours of valuable work time, increasing your productivity. This course, Typing and Keyboarding for Business Professionals, is entirely self-teaching. Each lesson is short, simple and easy to master, with easy-to-understand text and custom-designed typing drills. Here are some features you will like about this course: 1. Cumulative Reviews: At the end of each lesson, you will be quizzed on the most important points to remember. This will help to reinforce your understanding of those keys before you go on to the new ones. 2. Accuracy and Speed-Building practice: Learning how to type faster means nothing without the accuracy that goes along with it. Weand#8217;ve created special practice drills that will help you master both. 3. Learn Business Correspondence Formats: This course helps you learn and understand the correct format and etiquette for the most common letters, documents and notes used when communicating in the business world. 4. Speed and Accuracy Tests: Weand#8217;ve provided tests that allow you to see how your words per minute (wpm) rate and your accuracy have improved over the course of the class. 5. Online Typing Aids: To help you continue to practice, weand#8217;ve provided links to several websites offering free typing games and tests. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550009.htm Wed, 6 Feb 2008 13:02:46 GMT S. Patel Writing Improvement From character and plot-conflict development to infusing a unique style and specialized writing techniques, the steps to writing a novel--while not utterly impossible--do require a dedicated, disciplined approach. By committing to the steps outlined within this course, aspiring (and even experienced) novelists can find the structure they need to create a well-crafted manuscript, one they will be proud to shop to potential agents and publishers. While some creative types may balk at the idea of adhering to a framework, the truth is that following such guidelines actually frees up writers to focus on the genesis and flow of ideas as opposed to be bogged down by the myriad of format and publishing style particulars. That is why we have provided you with insights into how, from start to finish, you can develop the varying elements of your novel: characters, plotlines, setting, tone, conflict, climax, and resolution/denouement. Labeled as dramatic construction, every novel ought to have a foundation in these basic principles. Plus, we will help take you one step further by offering you the specifics as to what is required to submit your completed work to potential agents and publishers. With an end goal in mind, this will help inspire you to actually finish your novel. Outfitted with both practical and creative writers' tools, there is no reason you can not successfully write a novel and get it published. If indeed you are truly committed and willing to invest the necessary time and effort to put your literary skills to the test, there should be nothing, absolutely nothing, stopping you from producing memorable prose. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550282.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement Getting a book published can be one of the most exciting things you will ever do. It can also be one of the most frustrating. Not only is the book industry incredibly specific about how they want you to go about approaching editors, literary agents, and other publishing professionals, but you have to compete with thousands of other aspiring authors. This course will explore what you need to do to transition from a completed manuscript or nonfiction book idea to book publication, including traditional avenues, options in self-publication, and even ebook applications. It includes everything you need to know about crafting the perfect query letter, creating a nonfiction book proposal, and even what to do in the face of rejection letters. With a comprehensive list of resources to top it all off, there is no better place to turn for learning how to get your book on the shelves and into the hands of readers. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550273.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement It doesn't matter if you're a famous politician, suburban homemaker or someone in between, the fact of the matter is that everyone has a personal story worth telling. Whether you want to honor someone who's made a difference in your life, heal old wounds, document unique experiences or travels, record your family history, or leave a legacy to future generations, 'Journaling and Memoir Writing' is a comprehensive step-by-step guide that will demystify the process of finally putting your story on paper. No matter if you're a novice or a professional writer interested in the memoir form, 'Journaling and Memoir Writing' is designed to help you decide what story to tell and the best way in which to tell it. Whether you are interested in writing a memoir exploring your personal struggles such as addiction, abuse or divorce or a travelogue based on your experience backpacking through Europe, this course will help you narrow the focus of your life story and define the underlying theme that will connect you with an audience. You will also learn how to find your true voice that will make your story unique and authentic. Through varied and comprehensive writing exercises you will learn how to sharpen your instincts and hone your storytelling craft. 'Journaling and Memoir Writing' will also teach you how to dig deeper into your life and mine important memories that will enable you add incredible depth and richness to your story. In addition to the extensive writing lessons, you will learn what to do with your memoir once it is finished. Whether your goal is pass on your memoir as a family heirloom or to become a New York Times best seller, 'Journaling and Memoir Writing' will address the various publishing options available to you. Everyone has a story to tell. Let this online class help you write yours today. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550285.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement Do you long to write but feel like you're too busy? Writing for children can be the answer. Children's stories are generally far shorter and simpler than stories for adults. You can draft an 800 word children's story during a couple of lunch hours or during your child's nap times. Many noted children's authors started writing in short bursts when their own young children were sleeping or playing nearby. Writing for children is by no means easy, however. Children's book and magazine editors expect well developed characters, engaging plots, and vivid description, all in a very small package. Good children's writers learn to make every word count. Communicating effectively with kids means using language they can understand but not talking down to them, and this is easier said than done. In this course, we will look at the elements that go into an effective children's story, from initial idea to finished manuscript. If you've always wanted to write but don't know where to start, we'll cover that too. And once you have a few good stories under your belt, you'll want to find publishing outlets for them. We'll go over the basics of submitting to publishers and even of publishing books yourself. Writing stories for children can be a fascinating hobby or a challenging career. You can write for your own kids, or publish stories and books that will reach thousands of eager readers. Either way, you will gain the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of children who hear or read your words. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550284.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement Technical writing is the art and science of translating technical information into readable, accessible writing usable by a wide audience. If you have ever read the user's manual for a piece of software or equipment you've purchased, you've seen technical writing in action. Creating manuals, help and technical support systems, online help systems, and instruction manuals are some of the main projects technical writers take on. Since nearly every business in every industry imaginable has at least an occasional need to bring technical information to its users and customers, technical writing is found in nearly every business, government agency, and non-profit organization. If you work in a high tech industry, technical writing may be a part of your job description and daily duties. If you love to write, enjoy learning, and have an interest in technology, technical writing can be an exciting, rewarding career in itself. Job opportunities in the field are expected to grow as technology continues to advance. Whether you are called upon to communicate technical information to clients and coworkers, or you are thinking of technical writing as a new and interesting career, this course is designed to help you get started. We'll talk more about the kinds of products technical writers get involved in, and discuss the kinds of skills that successful technical writing requires. We'll talk about ways to approach and organize a technical writing project, and look at the kinds of materials technical writers produce, from written manuals to video tutorials. For those looking at technical writing as a new career, we'll discuss ways of improving your skill set, getting training, making contacts, and breaking into the field. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550201.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:50:51 GMT D. Mithaug Writing Improvement We know that effective writing will help students in their coursework but it's equally important to write well in the workplace. If a job interviewer is considering two qualified candidates, the candidate who can write well will have the edge. If you're interested in improving your basic writing beyond correct grammar and punctuation, this course will help you. The more you write, the more confidence you will have in your abilities as a writer. The best grammar and punctuation in the world can still produce average or even poor writing if you don't know how to use the sentences properly or which type of sentence works best to get your point across. By the same token, if you can write lyrical sentences but you string them together into paragraphs that are a tangled mess, the sense and impact of each sentence is lost. This course is designed to give students the most flexibility and independence. You set your own schedule and learn at your convenience. Just because this course is online doesn't mean you're left on your own. The instructor will be reviewing and grading assignments and is always available to answer questions through email. This course assumes you have a high school reading and writing level in English, and that you understand sentence structure, grammar and punctuation. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550261.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement Become a Skilled Proofreader or Copyeditor If you're looking for a new career path or if you're a writer who wants to improve your writing skills, learning how to proofread and copyedit with our easy to follow, in-depth course, may be just what you need. Learning these specialized skills will help improve your overall writing ability and may provide a career path that is both lucrative and in high demand. In today's world, proofreaders and copyeditors are sought after not only in the corporate environment and Internet-related ventures, but also by start-up companies, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. Freelance proofreading jobs are bountiful, and many companies offer work-from-home opportunities as an additional benefit. This online course will cover: Exactly what proofreading and copyediting will entail. The tools you need to be an efficient proofreader or copyeditor. The basic skills you need to learn, taught to you in an easy-to-understand manner. Step-by-step instruction on how to proofread or copyedit. How to apply your newly learned skills. Tips to make you a professional proofreader or copyeditor with just a little practice. How to proofread and copyedit different kinds of writing such as fiction, blogs and articles. How to proofread and copyedit your own work. How to secure employment as a proofreader or copyeditor. How to start your own proofreading or copyediting business upon completion of the course. Current salary information. Practice exercises to implement your new skills. This course is designed for everyone, regardless of education, experience, or background. No matter who you are or what you want to achieve in life, gaining proofreading and copyediting skills will improve your written communications, help you think more clearly, and perhaps start you on the road to a brand new career. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550008.htm Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:10:43 GMT S. Patel Writing Improvement Do you need a refresher course in basic punctuation and grammar? Is your business writing, school writing or personal writing a disaster and you're tired of stressing over mistakes? Improper grammar and punctuation is a sign for some people, right or wrong, that you may be less educated or less intelligent. Your writing reflects more about your personality than you realize: it reflects your attention to detail, your education and how you think. Even the most basic writing -- like thank-you notes and emails -- can be sabotaged by just one grammatical error. In the business world, this can give clients the impression that you aren't careful. If your work is as sloppy as your writing, you aren't the person they want to hire or promote. This self-paced course will help you learn what you need to polish your grammar and punctuation skills. Punctuation and Grammar 101 has over 13 lessons divided into two subjects which focus on grammar and punctuation topics. At the end of each lesson will be a brief quiz and/or assignment based on the lesson material. Your knowledgeable and caring instructor will review and grade all work and you can ask questions anytime. Isn't it time to finally master the critical writing skills of grammar and punctuation? So join us today. As always, you can attend this course at the times that fit your schedule. Our system requires no special software or hardware, so why not enroll today and become informed and inspired? http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550260.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement 'Creative Energy-Flow and the Written Word' is an attempt to capture what cannot be held in hand or thought--the elusive riddle of human creativity as we find it in our writing. Here we look at various forms and genres (books, dramas and plays, poetry, essays, film-writing, stories in general, etc.) as they relate to the creative impulse. We also talk about the Writer's Voice and personality, writing as therapy, illusions about writing, legend and mythos, and other areas where a creative writer may find inspiration, advice or enlightening conjecture. This self-paced course is offered to writers everywhere with hat-in-hand, for what it may be worth. Test and review questions, and also lesson exercises are included at the end of each lesson to build mastery. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550281.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement We live in world where communication is paramount to survival. In a work environment where communication is equated with the professionalism and efficiency of an individual, would you jeopardize your career because of bad writing? Do you want the embarrassment of sending out a poorly written email to your peers? Can you risk sending out badly written communications to customers and putting your company's reputation on the line? Of course not, no one aspires to be a bad writer. No one wants to communicate badly. This crash course in business communication may help remedy your writing woes. From the basic do's and don'ts of business communication to the nitty-gritty of formatting, punctuation, tone and language--this course covers all the fundamentals. As a one stop guide to a professional's writing career, the class is ideal for assistants, secretaries, executives, managers, and senior managers of any company or organization. Learn about the common mistakes we make when writing a business letter. Learn how often people mistake 'affect' for 'effect', and 'except' for 'accept'. Learn about how to write business emails. This course will also give you insights into your reader's mind. Who are they? What do they want? How can you effectively reach out to them? So join us today! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550257.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement If you have ever dreamed of being a freelance writer this course is for you. Get started today learning about this exciting field and in no time you can be on your way to earning a living, extra income, and more, by doing something that you love and#8211; writing! Chock-full of all the inside information you need to understand the career field and be successful in it, this course can teach you what freelancing writing is, how much you can expect to make, how to find markets, creating successful queries, what to do once you get an assignment, and how to market your skills. You will also learn some of the tools of the trade that will help you be successful, such as how to build a portfolio, where to get ideas and topics from, common writing rules that are outdated, and various ways you can increase your earnings as a writer. This course will not only give you a look at everything you need to know to become a freelance writer, but when you finish, you will be ready to put what you learn into action to build a freelance writing career. Whether you would like to freelance on a full time basis, do it to supplement your current income, or learn freelance writing skills to get your product or service noticed, this is the place to start! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550289.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement Do you hear stirring speeches that inspire to go out and take to heart what the speaker was talking about? Do you wonder how some people can sell nearly anything simply by how they talk? If you do, then chances are you are wondering about being persuasive. Being persuasive is one of the greatest skills you can have, because a true master of persuasion can convince people to do nearly anything. Every great politician, army general, business leader and community organizer have been experts at persuasion because they have to inspire you to follow them. You too can be an expert at persuasion. In fact, you can learn to be an expert in the most difficult type of persuasion: written persuasion . Being an expert at written persuasion means you have the ability to convince people not with your verbal skills, but with your written skills. Whether it is a business proposal, letter to the editor, advertisement, or even an essay, you will have the ability thanks to this comprehensive online course on how to persuade people with your written words. By utilizing the tools within this Persuasive Writing Techniques class, you will find everything in your life increases, from your potential pay as you begin impressing bosses with your persuasive writing, to purchasing cars because you will know the persuasion tricks before they happen to you. Learning persuasion techniques can be one of the best skills you ever develop for yourself. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550210.htm Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT C. Addington Writing Improvement Have you ever admired the rhythm and rhymes of famous poets such as Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson? Have you ever wanted to express your ideas in sharp, concise language? Have you ever wanted to express your feelings to friends or loved ones, or create a special poem for an event or gathering? If so, then this Poetry Writing Basics class is right for you. In this class, we will be looking at the basic tools of poetry, such as imagery, metaphor, concrete language, rhythm, and description, as well as different schools of contemporary poetry. We will be using assignment prompts and model poems to help you to write your own poetry and come up with ideas for future work. For this class, a basic interest in poetry and proficiency in English is required. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/33593.htm Mon, 3 Dec 2007 16:33:06 GMT L. Trent Writing Improvement Essays are a vital part of writing, both in academic circles and in many professions. Being able to write good essays is a rare ability and those that can demonstrate a mastery of this writing form will quickly distinguish themselves from those who write poorly. In school, this can be the difference between a good or bad grade; in industry, it can mean being passed over for a promotion, creating a safety hazard, or even limiting an applicant's prospective job pool. Learning to write good essays will boost academic performance in school and college, but will also be a valuable skill in today's increasingly competitive job market. Creating concise, informative, and compelling essays can form the basis of many careers, such as authoring non-fiction books, getting into print journalism, writing legal briefs, rendering judicial opinions, or just creating some persuasive advertising text for a business. The ability to write a good essay is a foundational block that can unlock numerous opportunities. This course will examine the nature, history, and structure of essays; the various types of essays; and provide a refresher course in English grammar, focusing on the parts of speech and rules for good syntax. Furthermore, examples will be provided of both good and poor writing, as well as common mistakes to avoid when creating an essay. When completed, this course will enable the student to better understand how good essays are written and how to go about writing them for academic or professional use. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550264.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement This self-paced online course will provide a review of the grammar and writing skills necessary when taking any high school or college test, or with your everyday work-related writing and correspondence. Divided up into twelve easy-to-understand lessons, this grammar course concentrates on usage, the mechanics of a sentence, spelling, and a general review of grammatical problem areas. Each lesson focuses on frequent errors, gives examples, suggests strategies, and offers further study guides. This course is ideal for all types of students who want to get an edge on taking a high school, college, or a job related English exam and anyone wishing to update their grammar skills. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550254.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement A pair of hands on the keyboard, a blank screen, and a single wish: You want to write the Great American Short Story! You've read many of them -- Poe's 'Black Cat,' Cheever's 'Enormous Radio,' Welty's 'The Worn Path' -- but have you come close to writing a tale that lingers with readers after the last page is turned? In this class, you will gain the inspiration and the discipline to write a short story of 1000 to 8000 words. We will use examples from all genres, exploring the techniques of plot, style, flow, voice and tone that will make your fiction sing. This close reading of master works is accompanied by tried and true methods for putting words on the page, revising, and handling criticism from others. One thing's for sure: Your stories are ready to tell themselves to you. And, if all goes well enough, they'll tell themselves to the world as well. So, are you ready to start writing? http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550279.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement If you're a reader and thought you might like to try your hand at short story writing but just don't know how to get started, this course will help! We'll take you through the entire processand#8230;preparing your mind, getting ideas on paper, and help you through the editing and proofing process. You'll learn new skills, and find new ways to express yourself. As you advance through this course, you're going to learn the correct way to write a short story. More than that, you're going to learn the aspects of every good short story as well as learn how to create your own wonderful works! Amateur short story writers try to write their stories like miniature novels. Their stories read as either an excerpt or a condensed novel. Unfortunately, undisciplined writers do not write short stories that are complete. They overlook the fundamentals--such as--what sets the short story apart from a novel, and why one can never be substituted for the other. This course will show you how to write effectively and creatively. So join us today! And let's write some short stories that people will want to read! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550283.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement This course will teach you the best places to find book reviews online. It will also cover writing book reviews and marketing them to publications. The only requirements for the course are a love of reading and decent writing skills. Thanks to the popularity of the Internet and electronic books, book reviewers are needed more than ever before. So it's good skill to have if you want to be a writer, and even if you don't want to be a professional writer, learn how to write what you want to say about your favorite book, and wow them on Amazon.com reader reviews or in your book clubs. Remember book reviewers often get free books. The instructor Niki Taylor has degrees in English and Library Science and is a freelance writer/book reviewer who has written reviews for websites and magazines. You can work at your own pace with this course. There's no set class time. Let her take you from reader to reviewer. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/3830.htm Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT N. Taylor Writing Improvement Humor Writing There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you. (Will Rogers) Laughing- the salve of the soul. When we feel at our lowest sometimes the only thing that can turn our mood around and lift us up is a good hearty laugh. The comedy capers of some people can at times save our sanity. We envy those who can readily laugh and even more so those people that can make others laugh. This course will help you join this group, by covering things such as the advantages of keeping your humor in flow, how to guarantee laughs, the power of shock value, the importance of preparation and humor as a group effort -- and that's all just for starters! Writing- when we think back to the things that have moved us deeply, that have stirred us emotionally, many of those have been pieces of writing. It takes skill to create a piece of writing, one word after another, one sentence after another and put it together in such a way that people really want to read it. During this course you'll not only be given advice on how to write, but what not to write, how to market your material in a way that gives you the best possible chance of establishing a continuing comedy writing career and some tips you can utilize to assist you in writing good humor. This course is not like many others, in that it is not exercise after exercise and so-called hot tips guaranteeing to give you instant writing success, there is no such thing. What it will do for you is give you the best possible advice on how to build a solid foundation for your humor writing future, i.e. a career in writing that lasts! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550293.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement Whether you are learning English as a second language or are a native speaker striving to improve your English and writing skills, understanding proper grammar rules and guidelines are the essential building blocks to creating clear and understandable thought processes and ideas. This ESL basic grammar course will provide an introduction into the basics of English grammar. We'll cover many relevant topics, including sentence structure, writing basics, as well as review basic English structure in the form of nouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives and adverbs. English grammar is essential to promoting communication, both verbally and in writing. It is a necessary aspect of many jobs and careers. Understanding the proper way to communicate helps to promote self-confidence, increase skill levels, and ensure job advancement and promotion. While many of us were taught the basics of English grammar in elementary school, very few adults in the 21st century understand the basic concepts of how to create cohesive and complete sentences--let alone complete term papers, thesis papers, or doctoral dissertations. Native English speakers as well as those learning English will benefit from the examples and reviews of basic English grammar structure and foundations presented throughout this course. Don't think of English grammar as boring, but as a building block to greater understanding, enhanced skill levels, and stepping stones to better jobs and greater earnings. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550267.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT A. Raley Writing Improvement Do you dream of writing poetry, short stories, or novels? Have you ever watched a movie or a play and felt the desire to write a script of your own? Or have you already done some writing but want to find ways to bring more creativity, more originality, to your writing? Have you ever read a so-so novel or seen a lousy movie and told yourself, 'I bet I could do better?' Do you find yourself excited and intrigued by words, and by their sounds and meanings? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this course is for you. A creative writer makes art just as a painter or sculptor does, but with different tools. Instead of brushes, canvas, and pigments, the writer uses words. While the painter produces a painting we can see in front of us, the writer makes magic of a different sort. With a simple palette of letters and punctuation - just lines and symbols scratched on paper or scattered on a computer screen - the writer can create pictures and even entire worlds within a reader's mind. There are many forms of creative writing, from fiction, to poetry, to stage play and screenplay. Within each form there are countless genres and flavors. As a writer, you can (and should) try your hand at as many forms as you like, or you can specialize in one. There are techniques and practices that are common to all forms of creative writing, and we will discuss those here. We will also touch on the challenges and techniques that make writing in the different forms unique. Throughout this course, you will find numerous exercises designed to get your brain - and your hand - moving. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550286.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement This poetry course is created for the lover of poetry who wants to learn how to appreciate the art even more. It is also for student poets who want to improve their craft. This course is thorough in teaching all students everything they need to know about reading, interpreting, and writing poetry. This course is a must-take for any budding poet out there who wants to hone their skills and learn to write high quality, great poetry that others will appreciate. Through various assignments and essays, each student will learn to do the following: Determine and understand the meanings of poems. Recognize and utilize the devices used in writing poetry. Understand the theory and history of poetry to strengthen their skills and appreciation. Write different types of poetry. Become a skilled, knowledgeable poet or lover of the art. Identify different types of poetry. Create a chapbook suitable for publication. And much more. Poetry is a verbal art form that requires both understanding and appreciation to master. Simply reading a few poems and having their meanings explained to you is not nearly enough to fully appreciate poetry and#8211; or to become a great poet. That is why this course will provide each student with a great deal of lessons, explanations, essays and assignments to deepen understanding and apply what has been learned. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550295.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement The famous Ayn Rand once wrote, 'Like every human activity, writing requires practice and knowledge. But there is nothing mystical about it. Any person who can speak English grammatically can learn to write nonfiction.' This is as true today as when Ms. Rand first penned it, and you will find it true for you as well as you begin to venture into the world of writing. Nonfiction writing is the most common and broadly dispersed form of writing known to mankind. Nonfiction is based in truth, experience, events or in all of them. It is what the reporter reports; what the biographer writes; what the course writer explains. Everything that is not imagination and invented by the creative mind is nonfiction. This course is designed to take you beyond the basics and to guide you through the writing process to the finish line. In the course, you will learn how to think like an editor, how to choose your subject matter and examine your competition. You will learn how to structure your writing and what to do when you inevitably hit the infamous 'writer's block.' If you have basic writing skills and if you follow the course content, you should be ready to submit your writing by the end of the course material. You will know what to do with your article or book when you are finished and how to polish it for presentation to a publisher. Remember, 'Writers Write' and#8211; so get to writing! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550291.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement Writing a romance novel is the dream of many people all over the world. It's no wonder: as the most popular fiction genre in the United States for the past three decades, there are more opportunities in romantic fiction than ever before. What's unique about the romance genre is that it is a very specialized industry. There are standards for plot, characterization, novel length, and even formatting that are required before most literary agents or publishers will even consider turning your manuscript into a published novel. Most readers know exactly what they expect from a romance novel, and you have to meet these expectations in order to succeed. This course will take you through everything you need to know to write the kind of romance novel that gets noticed. From creating a hero and heroine that sizzle to understanding point-of-view and knowing where to go for more resources, you'll get access to insider information on making the most out of your manuscript. http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550290.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement Travel writing is a fun, interesting and fulfilling career. If your goal is to become a full-time travel writer who is able to live off your income from writing alone, it is important to understand that travel writing, like any other career, requires you to develop specific skills and to have perseverance in order to succeed. There is a lot of competition in the field of travel writing. Some highly successful writers in this genre have compared their climb to success with those who aspire to become actors, songwriters or musicians. In other words, most aspiring writers work at other jobs while they build a reputation strong enough to financially support themselves on payment for their writing alone. How long it takes you to achieve that goal is dependent upon how ambitious you are and how well you write, but the average is between three and six years. Alternatively, you may only wish to earn extra money as a travel writer and continue working in the field you are already in; perhaps you travel frequently for your current job and feel you have a lot to share with others about the places you visit. You can create a great additional source of income as a travel writer this way. Whether it is a full or part-time profession you desire, this course will help you get started, provide you with the necessary information you need to build a strong portfolio, as well as improve your overall skill set required to succeed in the travel writing industry. So join us today! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550222.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement This course is perfect for those who have an interest in either Creative Writing or the Mystery Genre . If you love to write and want to move into this popular genre, or you love to read a great mystery and have often thought you could do it, this course is for you. Taking you through the processes of creating your Mystery Novel, this course begins by looking at the mystery genre itself and examining this type of writing attribute. We'll then move on to helping you become inspired and motivated as you get started. We'll also focus on some of the important elements of a good mystery--the setting, the characters, the plot, etc.--and help you to become familiar with all the tools the mystery writer uses to create multi-layered, addictive mystery fiction that a reader just cannot put down. Our innovative writing exercises will get your creative juices flowing by bringing out the writer in you and sparking new ideas. Additionally, there are questions after each lesson which will allow you to recap what you have learned and test your knowledge. The entire course is designed to offer you great information in a way that will get you thinking about your own mystery and personal writing practices. Whatever your age, experience or level of ability, this course constantly challenges and informs you so that your writing can't fail to improve and you will learn how to stay motivated and inspired through the entire writing process. For new, aspiring writers--become the mystery writer you have always wanted to be! And for seasoned writers looking to expand their horizons--we'll help strengthen your writing abilities with this very informative course. So join us today! http://www.universalclass.com/i/crn/7550292.htm Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT M. Merritt Writing Improvement