The Accounting Basics for Small Business Certificate provides students with an understanding of basic accounting, including QuickBooks procedures. The skills and knowledge covered in this program will enable students to get a job in the field or advance in their current career. This certificate also serves as a gateway into other noncredit and credit programs.
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Setting Up Quickbooks for Small Business
ACC-801 - Section #31514 (Online)
Jan 2 - 19, 2024

Learn the basics of small business bookkeeping using QuickBooks, financial reporting, and how to analyze and record financial transactions. Discusses accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes and common banking activities. 16 hours lecture. Prerequisite: None
The above section is an online class. Computer with Internet access required.
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Monthly Procedures using QuickBooks
ACC-802 - Section #31514 (Online)
Jan 22 - Feb 8, 2024

Develop and apply monthly procedures used in accounting for small business. Continue to build small business accounting knowledge, gain practical experience working with day-to-day transactions. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and examine/audit income statement accounts on a monthly basis. Prepare adjusting journal entries. Prepare financial statements. 16 hours lecture.
The above section is an online class. Computer with Internet access required.

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Drafting

DFT-830​ - Section #31505
Jan 2 - Feb 8, 2024

A two-dimensional computer aided drafting class for drafters. Students will use an AUTOCAD computer drafting system to develop "computer drawn" drawings, which are typical to the various fields of drafting. ​The above section is an online class. Computer with Internet access required. 

Solidworks I
DFT-842​ - Section #31506
Jan 2 - Feb 8, 2024

Three-dimensional parametric solid modeling with SolidWorks. Students will begin with basic parametric solid modeling techniques advancing into complex assemblies requiring animation. Th​e above section is an online class. Computer with Internet access required. ​

​Electronics​

Programmable Logic Controllers​
​ELE-864 - Section #31353
Lecture: MTWTH 6 - 7:20 pm CACT-2
Lab: MTWTH 7:30 - 9:45 pm CACT-2
Jan 2 - Feb 8, 2024 

Fundamentals of programmable logic controllers, with an emphasis on introductory programming of PLCs. Problem analysis with solutions that integrate programming formats, auxiliary commands and functions, common programming languages, and popular software programs used with Plc. Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair are inherent components. 
The above section is a short-term class. Please note the start and end dates. Canvas and other online applications may be required to complete coursework.

 

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Professional Development Studies​​​​

Leadership Skills
PDS-801 - Section #31523
Jan 2 - Feb 8, 2024​

Take your leadership from good to great by exploring and applying the top ten skills that every leader must have. The above section is an online class. Computer with Internet access required.

Business Writing in a Technological World​
PDS-809 - Section #31524 
Jan 2 - Feb 8, 2024

Participants will develop effective and professional business writing skills using business tone, organization and formatting, word choice and persuasion. Matching the delivery channel (email, letter, memo, or text) to the message type and situation will be covered, as well as the best methods to deliver bad news. The above section is an online class. Computer with Internet access required. ​

Best Practices in Customer Service​
PDS-813 - Section #31522 
Jan 2 - Feb 8, 2024

Apply practical strategies to retain a valuable customer base, diffuse difficult situations, and earn repeat business. Topics include: The anatomy of a complaint, regulating verbal and nonverbal responses, active listening skills, creative problem solving, customer perceptions and expectations, adapting to different conflict styles, and steps to defuse angry customers. . The above section is an online class. Computer with Internet access required. ​​