CE Course Schedule
Course Listings as of July 08, 2008 at 10:30pm
Business Development General
ACNX 3005 Small Business Accounting and Financing
(16.0 hours/$195.00)
Learn the basics including the essentials of double-entry accounting, financial statements, recording of business transactions, and adjusting and closing entries.
5 92662 Sep 29 - Oct 8 6:00pm -10:00p MW HBC 217.0 OH Hauser, Virginia
BSKX 3098 Career Coach Certification
(56.0 hours/$2695.00)
Learn about work issues, labor market analysis, job search strategies, occupational assessment and career coaching techniques. You will be able to coach people at any stage of their work/life, including those who want to make a career transition, students entering the workforce, and individuals facing job loss or retirement. Materials and certification fee included. Required: Mandatory 100% attendance and computer access.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's or equivalent experience in related field recommended.
15 92729 Sep 6 - Oct 25 8:00am - 4:00p S HBC 220.0 Staff
BUSG 1023 Small Business Series
(71.0 hours/$739.00)
Register for the entire series and save over 20%.
Encourage the creation of new business ventures that will be less likely to fail. Includes entrepreneurial characteristics, managerial skills, evaluation of a business idea, planning your business, resources, business definition, marketing, and creating new jobs.
12 92651 Sep 22 - Nov 26 6:00pm -10:00p MTWTh HBC 217.0 OH Hunter, Ashley M
Sep 22 - Nov 26
BUSG 1025 Business Plan Preparation
(7.0 hours/$80.00)
Step-by-step instruction in how to develop a business plan for a small business start-up or expansion that can be submitted to a financial institution or used for implementation. Emphasis on importance of the plan, components, format, and considerations.
5 92652 Sep 22 - Sep 24 6:00pm - 9:30p MW HBC 217.0 OH Hunter, Ashley M
BUSG 1026 Legal Considerations in Small Business Start-Up
(7.0 hours/$80.00)
A study of choosing the right attorney, organizing the business structure, naming the business, contracting, obtaining permits, and paying taxes
5 91065 Jul 28 - Jul 30 6:00pm - 9:30p MW HBC 220.0 OH Hauser, Virginia
5 92700 Nov 3 - Nov 5 6:00pm - 9:30p MW HBC 217.0 OH Hauser, Virginia
BUSG 3005 Small Business Intensive Workshop
(12.0 hours/$140.00)
This course is the perfect opportunity to explore taking a small business idea from concept to reality. Class will include working out the details of a business idea using in-depth peer discussion and evaluation of the business and marketing plan, sales and presentation skills, operational budgets, and financial projections. Students will work both individually as well as in groups and will have the opportunity to work one on one with successful local entrepreneurs.
Prerequisites: Student must have a business concept and initial business and marketing plan or be willing to do the extra work to create them in time for class participation.
6 91091 Aug 11 - Aug 20 6:00pm - 9:00p MW HBC 301.9 OH Hauser, Virginia
3 92713 Nov 17 - Nov 26 6:00pm - 9:00p MW HBC 218.0 OH Hauser, Virginia
BUSG 3074 Principles of Marketing
(3.0 hours/$40.00)
Find out what it takes to build a strong brand and a loyal customer base. Uncover the process of marketing, from product development and business planning through pricing, advertising, and promotions. Learn to evaluate your current strategy, accurately define your product and find your audience, and track your progress for future improvements.
3 91056 Jul 21 6:00pm - 9:00p M HBC 220.0 OH Spanogle, Bonnie E
5 92695 Oct 27 6:00pm - 9:00p M HBC 217.0 OH Spanogle, Bonnie E
BUSG 3075 Advertising for Small Business
(3.0 hours/$40.00)
A good advertising campaign includes evaluating your needs, setting goals, finding your audience, and communicating the right message in the right way. This class covers the basics of ad planning and budgeting, media and market coverage, advertising terminology, communication theory and effective copywriting.
6 91061 Jul 23 6:00pm - 9:00p W HBC 220.0 OH Spanogle, Bonnie E
5 92698 Oct 29 6:00pm - 9:00p W HBC 217.0 OH Spanogle, Bonnie E
BUSX 3001 Professional Business E-mails: Writing, Analyzing, and Handling
(3.0 hours/$40.00)
This class will identify how to make your e-mails convey the message you intend in a business-like fashion.
15 92675 Oct 7 6:00pm - 9:00p T HBC 217.0 OH Batty, Joyce A
BUSX 3005 Funding a Small Business
(7.0 hours/$80.00)
This course will present different options for funding a small business. Options reviewed will include SBA loans, Venture Capital, Angel funds and others. The course will also review requirements for owner's investment.
6 91080 Aug 4 - Aug 6 6:00pm - 9:30p MW HBC 220.0 OH Hauser, Virginia
5 92709 Nov 10 - Nov 12 6:00pm - 9:30p MW HBC 217.0 OH Hauser, Virginia
ITSW 3046 Introduction to QuickBooks Pro
(16.0 hours/$269.00)
An introductory course to the QuickBooks Pro accounting software, including setting up a new company and chart of accounts; recording transactions with customers, vendors and employees; managing lists; running reports and customizing them; and changing forms and generating letters.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with the PC. Recommended: Small Business Accounting and Financing course or working knowledge of accounting.
5 91028 Jul 7 - Jul 16 6:00pm -10:00p MW HBC 218.0 OH Miller, Joyce A
3 92684 Oct 14 - Oct 23 6:00pm -10:00p TTh HBC 218.0 OH Miller, Joyce A
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