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Here's a list of available departments and areas of study in the School of Personal: | | | | Adoption | | Advice (12 Classes) | | | Clutter Control 101
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. | | | Conflict Resolution 101
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 that can be used to resolve conflicts that are occurring and effecting your workplace. Animosity. Dissent. Anger. Frustration. Rage. Disagreements. Differences of opinion. Yelling. Bitter rage. 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. | | | Creating the Life You Want with Self Hypnosis
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. | | | Eleven Key Principles for Good Health
There are eleven key principals to getting and staying healthy. I will walk you through each of these principals and tell you why and how they will increase your health. You will learn the science behind these principals. For many of us, as we get older our health will decline. There are steps that you can take, no matter what you age or how your current health is, to prevent this from happening. By making just a few small changes, you can begin to enjoy a healthier you now. | | | Healing The Natural Way
There has been a lot of talk about healing naturally. In this class you will learn about various ways to begin this process. From diet to herbs to exercise, learn why they play such an important part in getting healthy. From the first lesson on you will be given information that will allow for you to make a informed decision. You will also gain the insight on just how to set up your healing program. Healing naturally can be a life long process. But by incorporating the Super Foods and working with a good health professional, your road to natural health can start today. | | | Learning to Love Yourself
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. | | | Living With Depression
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. | | | Phobias: Everything You Need To Know
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. | | | Planning a Budget Vacation to Europe
Have you dreamed about traveling to Europe but think it's only for the rich and you could never afford it? If you ever imagined spending the day shopping in London or having lunch at a street café in Paris or hanging out at the Coliseum in Rome or maybe standing in the very room Anne Frank penned her diary, this class is for you! It's time to stop dreaming and start doing! This course will show you how to travel to Europe without having to spend a small fortune. It will take you step-by-step through the entire planning of your dream vacation. The class is for both inexperienced and experienced travelers. It will offer you money-saving tips, personal advice help and everything else you need to plan an unforgettable trip to Europe. So let's get to work making your European travel dreams come true! | | | Self-Esteem
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! | | | Surviving Infidelity
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. | | | Weight Loss Support
This course was created to help those of you who are trying to lose weight, do so in a way that is right for your individual needs. In many ways this is more than a class, it is also a support group; a safe place where you will be accepted just as you are. In this self-paced class we will explore the technical aspects of weight loss as well as the spiritual and emotional aspects. You will learn about nutrition, supplementation, and how to create a weight loss plan that works for your own individual needs. You will also learn to let go of your negative attitudes about your body. You will learn about alternative therapies and methods to help you reach your weight loss goals quickly and easily. We will have on-line chats and support sessions for those who are interested as well. I look forward to supporting you along the way. | | Career Training (11 Classes) | | | Bartending and Mixology 101
Bartending and bartending skills are always in demand. If you're planning on hosting a cocktail party at your home, or thinking of starting a new career, or just want to learn how to make a certain drink, Bartending 101 is a must for all do-it-yourself bartenders . This self-paced online course can help you be an impressive bartender by showing you everything you need to know about tending a bar; such as the difference between Highball and Lowball drinks; how to shake, stir, strain and pour; the most effective remedy for hangovers; how to set up a bar; plus recipes and useful tips. Take the mystery out of mixology and learn to put together a perfect martini or create the coolest cosmopolitan. | | | Cosmetology Careers: What You Need To Know
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! | | | Gregg Shorthand 101 (Centennial Version)
Gregg Shorthand is the most widely used system of its kind in the world. It is used by millions of professionals from all walks of life in nearly every country worldwide. This system of shorthand is the most efficient of any other type created, it is considered the easiest to learn, use and read, it is simple, straightforward and elegant in design. As the Gregg system evolved, since its inception in 1888, it has become even easier to learn over the years. This course addresses the newest version of Gregg Shorthand, which is the second edition “Simplified.” You will find that by learning this system of shorthand that your work will become much easier and the knowledge you have obtained will give you valuable access to numerous positions in the business world. There are ten comprehensive lessons written in an easy to follow, informative manner. Lessons will contain the following elements: ü Introduction to the Lesson: “Introduction” ü The Lesson body broken down by topic: “Learn It” ü Lesson Conclusion: “Conclusion” ü Practice writing and audio activities following each lesson ü Brief lesson review quiz ü Highlighted key terms, checklists, exercises, and Web site resources will be threaded throughout the entire course when and where appropriate and necessary. Making full use of this course, in its entirety, is the first step in getting more of what you want in life and business. | | | How to Become a Substitute Teacher & Get Substitute Teaching Jobs
In six easy lessons, this course will prepare you to become a substitute teacher. This course provides real-world instruction, practical assignments, helpful short quizzes, access to scores of FREE top-quality resources, and the opportunity to interact online with other motivated students! You'll learn exactly what you need to know to become a substitute teacher, plus you'll get lots of insider tips for making the most of your time in the classroom--and much, much more! *for additional information about the severe substitute teacher shortage in schools across the nation, and why enrolling in this course to learn these skills is a great investment for your future, please refer to the course syllabus. | | | Industrial and Organizational Psychology 101
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. | | | Interviewing Skills Workshop
So you're just about done with college. What do you do now? You need to get a job. You never had one before and do not have any interviewing skills. What do say? How do you say it? What do ask? What do you not ask? You will learn all the hidden secrets and tips to a good interview. | | | Legal Secretary 101
The field of law for a secretary is one of the best positions to have in the world of office work. A good legal secretary will, quite frankly, never be out of work. It is a high paying job with many rewards and benefits. Salary ranges for legal secretaries can enter the three digit range in some parts of the world, particularly New York City . This course is designed both for those who are already in the field and want to hone their skills in order to demand a higher income and for those who wish to enter the field but are not sure where to start or what aspects of secretarial work are important to be hired by a good firm. While a legal secretary's job can often be quite demanding, it is rarely boring or uninteresting. You will always be busy and things often must move rather quickly at the spur of the moment. You can expect to work occasional weekends and evenings, but don't let that daunt you, as law offices are often generous with holiday time off (when courts are closed) and short work days when things are quiet. There are numerous areas of law that those in the profession may focus on whether it be litigation, divorce, real estate or criminal law. This course will cover each prevalent area so that you might get a better idea of which is best for you to pursue. It will also tell you about what skills are vital for winning that prized position you are after, or making yourself more valuable to the attorney or firm you are currently working for. For those who lack experience, the trick is often getting your foot in the door, this course will show you how. For those who have experience, it is often difficult to become unstuck and earn what you feel you deserve, this course will sharpen your skills so that you may either request a raise or be prepared to move on to another firm or sole practitioner who pays more. | | | Plumbing Technology 1
Plumbing technology 1 is a basic outline in the field of plumbing that will put you on your way to a career in the plumbing trade. The goal of the course is to teach basic plumbing to those seeking a career in the plumbing trade or for those that simply want to learn to Do-It-Yourself. It addresses the many issues plumbers must use on a daily basis, including, water supply systems, soldering, drains and vents, fixtures and installation etc. Students will explore outside areas that will further their knowledge in plumbing techniques and materials. It is suggested that the student take advantage of all materials available in this course as this is a vital resource in the training of these skilled tradesmen. | | | Project Management 101
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. | | | Research Quality: Protecting Research Subjects
This course provides insight on conducting clinical research using human subjects. We will review the reason regulations are needed, the regulations and guidelines implemented and the best practice for ensuring human subjects rights and privacy are protected. 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. We will discuss the elements of the informed consent, providing informed consent to subjects, why informed consents are needed and maintaining proper consent. A sample of an informed consent will be present for your use. We will also address HIPPA and research subjects rights to privacy. | | | Resume Critique and Workshop
The purpose of a resume is to Obtain an Interview . You must think of your resume as a special marketing tool with one purpose: Win an Interview . To write an interview-winning resume, you need to know what to say and how to say it. This course will help provide you with the tools and techniques to present your facts in a convincing and engaging manner. You will engage in various resume-writing and related exercises enhancing both your work-related skills, as well as your personal skills. Lesson one's Are You Looking For A Job? will cover... What is the point of a resume? Why write a resume if your are not looking for a job? What are three commonly used resume formats? What are other common resume formats? How do you prepare a resume? Lesson two's Principles of Resume Writing will cover ... What are the nine simple rules in resume writing? What are action verbs and phrases? Lesson three's Good and Bad Resumes will cover... Resume design and layout Best and worst resumes Lesson four's Cover Letters will cover... Objectives of the cover letter Cover letter sample templates Your cover letter... In summary, you will complete a five-part exercise by identifying the important aspects of your work history, the three common types of resume you can use and the rules for creating a broad, yet powerful resume. | | Computer Training (8 Classes) | | | Basic Computer Troubleshooting
Your computer locks up and/or is acting weird? The keyboard or mouse doesn't work? The computer displays a disk error or non-system disk message? If you have ever faced these types of day-to-day computer dilemmas then this course is for you. This course covers the basic concepts of troubleshooting, solving common computer errors and upgrading computer systems. This class is designed to give you certain tools to use when you encounter problems with a computer at school, home or at work. It is designed to provide you with some basic troubleshooting skills, knowledge of resources that are available on the internet and confidence in your ability to work with computer software as well as hardware-related problems. When you leave this class you should be able to solve simple computer problems yourself, and communicate effectively with a technician if you ever need to! Also, besides the textual/theoretical explaination covered in this course, we will also focus extensively on hands on troubleshooting exercises. In addition to that, all participants would be able to discuss their computer problems and their possible resolutions/technical support through email/chat board during and until the completion of the course. All in all, I guarantee you that the level of personal support and commitment I provide to all my students is exceptional. My main focus group for this course are computer beginners, teenagers, stay-at-home moms, the elderly or anyone who has problems dealing with computer issues and always gets a hard time finding help. You don't have to bang every door or spend your hard-earned bucks anymore for every little computer mishap because after this course you might just solve those problems yourself! I have this policy that a student is forever, so even after you are finished with this course, you can keep in touch with me and I'll be willing to help you out in any way possible! Enjoy this course and always remember that everyone has a techno-geek inside, it just takes a little time to discover him :) | | | Desktop Publishing with Word - Beginners
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Desktop Publishing using Word? Have you ever wanted to create a newsletter from a document that is already typed? If your answer is yes then this is the course for you. Desktop Publishing with Word for Beginners will introduce you to such Word features as: Paragraph Formatting and Drop Cap Understanding and Using Fonts Columns Graphics and lines Headers and footers Page Borders This course is primarily for Word 2002 (XP), but can be adapted to Word 2003. The instructor is knowledgeable in both versions of Word and can provide instruction to complete the class using Word 2003 or Word XP (2002). This course assumes that you know basic Windows and Word. You should have general computer knowledge. Upon completion of this course you will see how easy it is to change a basic document into a professional-looking newsletter. By acquiring these skills, you may be able to earn income creating newsletters and other documents for businesses, schools, and other organizations. This class contains not only lecture notes but also screen images to make the learning easier. This is an EXCITING class! | | | How to Take an Online Class at UniversalClass
This free tutorial presents an open Demo of a typical UniversalClass online classroom. We encourage potential students and new students to join and have a look around at the many things a UniversalClass room can do for you! The lessons in this demo class will provide an easy to follow step-by-step demonstration and illustration of exactly how to navigate our online service. Here students will not only view and practice using an online classroom, but will also find out where to locate courses, how to join a class, how to use My UniversalClass , how to view personal awards, how to view an online transcript, in addition to resources and guides, frequently asked questions, and much more! Come in and join the UniversalClass community, made up of a worldwide population of adult learners, who are interested in knowing how our classrooms are set up in order to effectively pursue their educational interests and expertise. | | | Internet Tips & Tricks
Have you ever noticed the more you use your computer the slower it seems to get or ever wondered what lol or brb means? This course will help you to optimize your computer by teaching you How to run disk defragmenter, delete internet temp files, cookies & how to delete internet history files. In addition, you will learn Internet Etiquette, how to communicate on the internet, through emails & in chat rooms! There's a lesson about Search Engines & how they work, and you know those cute little emoticons that you see from time to time? There's a whole lesson on Internet acronyms, emoticons & smiley's plus a page full of them that you can copy and paste in your emails or anywhere else you like. You will learn about spam & junk mail and how you can minimize them. There's also a lesson on Microsoft Outlook. | | | Mail Merging With Word
Mail Merge with Word Mail merge is a feature of Word that will allow you to create original letters and other documents, including mailing labels and directories for a specific group of people, places or things. The concept of mail merge is the merging of a database file containing names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and other constant data into a document or form (letter for example) to produce a third document. This third document is called the merged document, resulting from the merging of the database to the document or form. You will learn how to create a database containing records. Your sample database could be all of your family and friends. Taking this class will help you with printing mailing labels from the database of family and friends so that you can decide, for example, who will get a Christmas card, a birthday party invitation, an invitation to a retirement ceremony, etc. The goal of this class is to show you how to use the Mail Merge feature in Word to: Create letters Produce mailing labels (with graphics) Produce a personal directory Maintain your database file Creating a database of family and friends may take a little time. However, in the long run, you will see that it is a time saver because you can use your database over and over again with different documents. This class contains not only lecture notes but also screen images to make the learning easier. This is a FUN class! | | | MS Publisher
MS-Publisher class will instruct students on how to create desktop publishing documents as flyers, newsletters, brochures, greeting cards, etc. Anyone who is interested in creating more professional looking desktop publicating documents with ease should take this course. The skills acquired can lead to employment in a printing or document-creation business. *Student should have MS-Publisher 2003. However, MS-Publisher 2002 (XP) can be adapted. | | | Personal Computers Level 1
If you are frustrated or annoyed while trying to use computer technology or you simply want to become familiar with the terminology, such as input, output, storage, hardware and software, this course will satisfy most of these concerns. This course is a guide for the novice computer user who wants to expand their ability to use a personal computer system and gain general knowledge of how a computer system works. The course does not examine specific computer applications, but rather it will give you an overview of the applications available. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of a personal computer system that operates in Windows 98, 2000 or XP. You will explore computer hardware devices, software applications and discover methods to search and retrieve documents from the Internet. The course will provide information on the physical components of the computer and the applications that allow you to be productive using a personal computer. The course will also help you to identify various uses for computers in your business and personal life. If you like to work at your own pace, review pictorial illustrations and explore through hands on projects this course will provide the learning tools you require. The lessons in this course will give you the foundation if you want to go into specialized computer courses on hardware and software. | | | Virus and Spyware Removal
Is your computer running slower than usual? Not connecting to the internet? Behaving erratically? When you click on your browser you are directed to strange web-pages? Getting constant error messages? Windows are popping up while you are working? Then your computer is most probably infected with a Virus and or a Spyware. This course will discuss various types of malicious viruses, spywares, adwares, popups and browser hijackers and will guide you in eradicating them from your computer. This course also discusses issues pertaining to internet security and you will learn how to use firewalls to prevent viruses and spywares from entering your computer. Various tips will be given out to protect your computer from new virus attacks and different types of tools and software will be discussed. You will also get an insight into downloading free tools for virus protection and spyware removal. This class is designed to give you certain tools to use when you encounter problems with viruses/ spyware at school, home or at work. It is designed to provide you with some basic troubleshooting skills, knowledge of resources that are available on the internet and confidence in your ability to work to solve virus and spyware removal problems yourself. When you leave this class, you should be able to solve these simple problems yourself, and communicate effectively with a technician if you ever need to! Also, besides the textual/theoretical explaination covered in this course, we will also focus extensively on hands on troubleshooting exercises. In addition to that, all participants would be able to discuss their virus/spyware related problems and their possible resolutions/technical support through email/chat board during and until the completion of the course. All in all, I guarantee you that the level of personal support and commitment I provide to all my students is exceptional. When you finish this course, I can guarantee that you'll be able to protect your computer more efficiently and next time a virus or spyware hits your computer, you'll know just what to do! | | Marriage and Family Therapy (2 Classes) | | | Relationship Management I- Becoming a Family
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 E&E 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. | | | Unhealthy Male-Female Relationships
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. |
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