Revised 01/18/12
Alamance Community College
Spring 2012 Schedule
Note: Senior citizens aged 65 and over may take many of these classes at no charge (Maximum of ONE free course per semester, per NC General Statute effective July 1, 2010)
Courses designated with a ($$) beside the title are the same price for everyone, regardless of age.
Arts & Crafts—See Personal Enrichment
GED in the Community Correspondence Course–Call 506-4379
GED Online–Call 506-4302
GED and ESL Telecourses–Call 506-4376
Adult Basic Education–Call 506-4376
English as a Second Language–Call 506-4380 or 506-4407
Compensatory Education–Call 506-4376
Business & Industry Training Services
Adobe Illustrator: Introduction
Basic Computer Use (Windows 7)
Easy Does It Computers (Windows 7)
Making the Most of the Internet
Mastering Your Computer (Windows 7)
Personal and Wireless Networking
NEW! Improve Your Powerpoint Presentations
General Contractor License Preparation
Basicas de Internet (en español)
Habilidades de Teclado (conceptos básicos de computación en español)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Anatomy and Physiology for EMS
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
Emergency Medical Technician: Basic
Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic
Firefighter Cadet Training Program
NEW! HIPAA Administrator Certification
In-Service Law Enforcement Training
Nursing Assistant (NA) Refresher
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Human Resources Development (HRD) 506-4402
Basic Computer Skills I: The role of “it” in the workplace
Job Club - an employability skills/life skills program
Job Training, Certifications and Licensure
Auto Dealer Continuing Education
Auto Dealer 12-Hour Pre-Licensing Course
Ground School for Private Pilots
Heating & Air/Plumbing Continuing Education
Insurance Prelicensing: Property & Casualty
North Carolina Automotive Inspection Continuing Education
Real Estate Continuing Education
Resume Development, Job Application, and Job Search
Spanish Interpreter Certificate
Spanish Grammar Review & Intro to Spanish Translation
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Personal Enrichment Courses 506-4149 Or 506-4322
Basketweaving/ Chair Caning, Level II **
NEW! Biblical Eschatology: The Bible and the Future $$
Boating: Suddenly in Charge $$
Coupons 101, Extreme Savings $$
Dance: Middle Eastern Dance $$
Financial: Rejuvenate Your Retirement $$
IPAD: Etch-a-Sketch on Steroids
Medicare Made Clear FREE to ALL
Music: Piano And Acoustical Guitar $$
NEW! Nutrition: Healthy Habits for a New You $$
Painting: Acrylic – Composition and Tone **
Painting: Acrylic & Oil –Off Canvas **
Painting: Oil – Composition and Tone **
Painting: One Stroke Decorative $$
NEW! Painting: Watercolor – People & Animals**
Painting: Watercolor – Florals & Landscapes **
NEW! Paper Crafts: Gifts & Favors $$
Paper Crafts: Greeting Cards $$
Paranormal Investigations (Ghost Hunting) $$
Photography: Digital – See listing under computer section
Pottery: Hand & Wheel Thrown $$
Quilting: Absolute Beginner $$
Quilting: Workshop and Exhibit $$
NEW! Self Defense for Women, Level I
Weight Control With Hypnosis $$
Wood: Framing Projects by Design **
Wood: Furniture Design and Construction, Level II **
Wood: Lathe Projects by Design, Level II**
Small Business Center 506-4311
Introduction to Starting and Financing a Small Business
Small Business Owners’ Roundtable
NEW! DecoCycle: Sustainable Interior Design
Biofuels (Biogas, Alcohol, Biodiesel)
Teacher Renewal Credits/Teacher Assistant/Substitute Teaching 506-4200
Substitute Teacher/Effective Teacher Training
NEW! Teaching Smart: Using SmartBoards for Instruction
All Basic Skills programs provide basic educational opportunities for adults aged 16 years or older, and are held at the Carrington-Scott Campus (Graham), at the Burlington Center, and/or at corporate and community sites throughout Alamance County. Prior to enrolling, the student is required to make an appointment with a basic skills assessment specialist by calling 506-4376.
No registration fee is charged for any of these programs.
GED Program–Call 506-4376
This high school completion program is designed to prepare adults for the General Educational Development (GED) tests. Areas of study include writing and reading, social studies, science and math. The State Board of the N.C. Community College System awards students a GED diploma upon a satisfactory score on the GED tests.
GED in the Community Correspondence Course–Call 506-4379
This program is designed to complete the GED program lessons by mail.
GED Online–Call 506-4302
Study for your GED tests online with ACC’s new instructional Internet GED program.
GED and ESL Telecourses–Call 506-4376
Save gas! Learn English or study for your GED tests at home with new video correspondence courses through ACC.
GED® and the GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education® and may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the American Council on Education.
Adult High School–Call 506-4376
This program offers a high school diploma for an adult who did not graduate from the public schools. The individual is required to pass the North Carolina Competency Test and complete 22 units of credit for completion. Credits may be earned by attending one of our two class sites. Classes are available during the day and evening. The diploma is issued by the Alamance-Burlington School System and Alamance Community College.
Adult Basic Education–Call 506-4376
This program is for those who need to improve basic reading, writing, and math skills through the eighth-grade level.
English as a Second Language–Call 506-4380 or 506-4407
This program is for those for whom English is not the primary language and who are interested in improving their English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
El primer paso es llamarnos a 506-4380 ó 506-4337 para una cita.
Compensatory Education–Call 506-4376
This program is for those with developmental disabilities who are interested in basic academic skills, independent and community living skills, and consumer education with a goal of employment and self-sufficiency.
ACC’s Business & Industry Training Center
offers convenient day and evening classes on the Carrington-Scott Campus in the Wallace W. Gee Building. ACC training professionals can help companies with customized training needs, from production training and computer skills to supervisory skill development. For more information call 506-4207.
• ISO 9000
• White Belt/Kaizen Methods • CDL
• Yellow Belt/Lean Production
• Orange Belt/Process Control
• Six Sigma Certification
• Environmental Health & Safety (OSHA)
• Mathematics–Industry Specific
• Quality Control • CDL
• SPC • PLC
• Blueprint Reading
• CNC Milling and Turning
• Basic Electricity
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics
See also the Online Courses and the Small Business Center listings for computerized accounting and QuickBooks instruction.
Adobe Illustrator: Introduction
This course is an introduction to the Adobe Illustrator digital illustration software. Students will learn the core basics of Illustrator through the use of exercises, interactives, and demonstrations. Prior to taking this class students should be familiar with the basic skills associated with use of computers, such as using a mouse and saving files to folders on the desktop or disk. Limit 10 students. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: ACC Hours: 24 Fee: $68
23460 3/15-4/26 TTH 6:30-8:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/12
Basic Computer Use (Windows 7)
This beginner’s course is appropriate if you have some basic knowledge of operating a personal computer. In this course you will learn procedures common to all Windows programs. The instructor will teach file management; how to set up folders and subfolders; and how to move, copy and delete files. You will also learn to cut and paste, copy, move, drag and drop, and use the “save” and “save as” commands. You will learn how to go from portable storage devices such as CDs to the hard drive and vice versa and how to customize your Windows desktop. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 20 Fee: $68
Basic Computer Use: Windows 7
23525 2/28-3/29 TTH 1-3 p.m. PAY BY 2/23
23526 4/16-5/16 MW 1-3 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
This important course is designed to help you learn how to protect your computer and your data. Topics covered include firewalls, virus protection software, adware/spyware removal, password protection, safe credit card/banking, risky file extensions, Bluetooth attacks, spoofing, email/messaging/social network security, script deactivation, cookies, browser settings, patches, backdoors, drive-by downloads, rootkits, botnets, and [network] connection encryption. You will also learn how to do backups, system restore, and how to safeguard your wireless network. All computer owners should protect their computers from attack, and this course will provide the basics to help you do so with FREE software available to anyone. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 20 Fee: $68
23527 2/27-3/26 M 5:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/22
23528 4/13-5/11 F 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/10
With a focus on improving the quality of your digital photos, this course will begin with a brief history of photography as an art form and contemporary issues in photography. You will learn basic photographic knowledge as it relates to digital photography, the output of images from camera to a computer, storing images in the computer and on removable disks for permanent archiving. You will also learn about refining images with the computer for use in email, web pages and printing. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours:14 Fee: $68
23529 2/22-3/28 W 5-7:20 p.m. PAY BY 2/17
Easy Does It Computers (Windows 7)
This course is designed to meet your needs if you have NO prior computer experience. The course will move at a slower, more simplified pace than other classes. Topics include basic computer terminology, learning to use a mouse, and working with programs operating under Windows. You will gain hands-on experience using the computer. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 20 Fee: $68
23532 2/27-3/28 MW 1-3 p.m. PAY BY 2/22
23533 2/27-3/28 MW 5:15-7:15 p.m. PAY BY 2/22
23534 4/16-5/16 MW 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
23553 4/16-5/14 M 5:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
Excel is a full-featured spreadsheet program that is part of the Microsoft Office package. Currently the most widely used spreadsheet in business, this program has enormous capabilities for manipulating and analyzing numeric data. In these classes, you will learn Excel functions such as building formulas, editing and formatting cell contents, filtering data, charting, working with multiple spreadsheets, and pivot table. You should have prior experience using Windows before taking these courses. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 20 Fee: $68
Excel: Ver. 2007
23536 2/28-3/29 TTH 5-7 p.m. PAY BY 2/23
EXCEL: Ver. 2010 WORKSHOP (7 hrs)
23537 2/17 F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/14
Excel: Ver. 2010
23539 4/16-5/16 MW 8-10 a.m. PAY BY 4/11
Making the most of the Internet
In the last few years, the Internet has become much more than the world’s most comprehensive source of information. It has become a tool for communication, web-based email, entertainment, commerce, social networking, and even data storage and backup. This new course will cover what you need to know to tap into more of the incredible power of the Internet. Topics include browser basics, finding information, email and other communications (such as telephone), downloading and storing data, wireless networks and security, e-commerce, and creating effective web pages. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 50 Fee: $123
23541 2/28-5/8 TTH 9-11:30 a.m. PAY BY 2/23
Mastering your computer (Windows 7)
Whether you have been using your computer for a while or have just started, you need to know how to use the operating system to get the most out of your computer experience. This class is designed for people who have used a computer in a limited manner but who want to learn more. Topics will include basic Windows commands such as copy/paste and drag & drop as well as things like how to organize your files so that you can find them again when you need them. This exciting new course will also teach you about some of the new peripheral computer technology, such as webcams, IPods, scanners, digital cameras, smart phones and how they are interconnected with computer technology. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 50 Fee: $123
23543 2/28-5/8 TTH 5-7:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/23
Microsoft Office is a suite of applications that have become the most widely-used business software in the world. From managing written content through Word, crunching numbers with Excel, or creating dazzling presentations with PowerPoint, practically every business uses some function of the Office suite. Many, if not most, office type jobs now require functional ability in the Office package as a requirement for employment. This new course will cover the most common business uses of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with a focus on real-world applications. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 50 Fee: $123
microsoft office: ver. 2010
23546 2/28-5/15 TTH 7:30-9:45 p.m. PAY BY 2/23
PErsonal and wireless networking
Networked computers used to be the province of only big business. Now small businesses and homeowners often set up small networks to allow multiple users to share resources. This new course is designed for people who are not computer “geeks” to learn what they need to be able to set up their own network. You will gain an overview of networks and the types of wireless connectivity (e.g. 802.11b, 802.11g), hardware needed (e.g. routers, modems), Internet provider options, set-up and encryption (SSID, WEP, WPA), trouble shooting and getting support. If you don’t understand all of this description, then you need this course. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours:10 Fee: $68
23548 4/18-5/16 W 5:30-7:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/13
Photoshop Elements is a photo-editing software program. While not suitable for high-end graphics production, it is a very powerful editing program, with many features you can use to improve the quality of your digital photographs. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours:14 Fee: $68
23549 4/11-5/16 W 5-7:20 p.m. PAY BY 4/4
NEW! IMPROVE YOUR POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
PowerPoint is a full-featured presentation program that is part of the Microsoft Office Suite. In this course you will learn to make compelling presentations with graphics (and/or sound), animations, special transition effects, and much more. You will learn how to use PowerPoint to become a better communicator. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 20 Fee: $68
23550 4/17-5/17 TTH 5:30-7:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/12
Publisher is a part of the Microsoft Office productivity package. Some projects are much easier when created in Publisher instead of Word, and this course will help you learn to do some of the most common ones: multiple column newsletters, brochures, fliers, cards, and more. You will learn about some of the ready-made templates, as well as how to set up your own document from scratch and how to use Publisher to create a webpage. Please call 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 7 Fee: $68
pUBLISHER: vER. 2010 wORKSHOP
23551 3/16 F 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/13
Every business can benefit from a Web presence. Using basic tools available on nearly all PCs, you will learn to use basic HTML code to design, build, and publish a simple Web page. Topics include cross-browser access, designing fast loading pages, site organization, search engine submission and positioning, and simple interactivity with customers. Methods for acquiring Web space (hosting), securing a domain name, and maintaining/upgrading a Web site will also be covered. To get the most from this course, you should know how to “surf the net,” save and open files on a disk, and use a text editor (Notepad, MS Word, Works, or WordPerfect). Call 506-4311 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 20 Fee: $68
Web Page Design for Business Level Ii
23497 4/16-5/14 M 5:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
This full-featured word processing program, a part of the Microsoft Office package, is currently the most popular word processing program used in business. This program has tremendous capability for working with all sorts of written communications. In this course you will learn to take a document from conception to completion, including formatting, mail merge, inserting graphics and tables, and using templates and styles. You should have prior experience or education in Windows before taking this course. Call 506-4316 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 20 Fee: $68
word: vER. 2010 wORKSHOP (7 HRS)
23563 3/2 F 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/28
This is a companion course to the “General Contractor License Preparation” course. You will gain considerable experience in reading and interpreting architectural blueprints. A significant portion of the contractor’s exam requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and this course should help you strengthen those skills. Call 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 24 Fee: $68
23564 2/8-3/28 W 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/3
General Contractor License Preparation
This course is designed for individuals seeking to become licensed as a general contractor in North Carolina. While the course is not required in order to be eligible to sit for the exam, it is designed to help improve your chances of passing. Course topics discussed that the contractor’s exam covers include licensing requirements, building codes, insurance requirements, pertinent employment laws and blueprint reading. This course is NOT a course on construction techniques and terminology nor does it tell you how to organize subcontractors and schedule construction. You should either have a very strong background in reading and interpreting architectural blueprints or take the basic “Building Blueprint Reading” course. There is a significant amount of books and materials used in the class, the purchase of which will run about $400-$500. NOTE: While course information will be appropriate whether you are seeking the commercial or residential license, the course is geared primarily to the residential license. Call 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 42 Fee: $123
23565 2/7-4/24 T 6:15-9:45 p.m. PAY BY 2/2
Si tiene preguntas sobre las clases, o para registrarse, llame a Duncan Shaw al (336) 506-4200.
Basicas de Internet (en español)
Este curso se enfocara en el crecimiento de las habilidades de computación para adultos que hablan espanol como idioma nativo y con un enfoque para aprender las habilidades basicas de Internet. Se diseno este curso para introducir Internet y terminos de computación, para desarrollar un nivel de confort adecuado en los usos basicos de motores de busqueda y navegadores asi como programas o aplicaciones en la red. El estudiante aprendera como funciona el Internet, como crear cuentas de correo electronico, como navegar por sitios tales come ebay.com, youtube.com, photobucket.com, asi como la funcionalidad que presentan.
Localidad: ACC, Graham Horas: 24 Costo: $68
23461 2/6-3/28 lunes y miercoles 7:30-9 p.m. PAGAR ANTES 2/1
Habilidades de Teclado (conceptos básicos de computación en español)
En este curso, aprenderá la manera correcta de posicionar los dedos en el teclado practicará y obtendrá velocidad. Aprendera formatos de reportes, cartas y tablas. Tambien a usar el Internet como una herramienta de investigación. Finalmente, obtendrá conocimientos con PowerPoint y aprenderá a incorporar gráficos de Excel en su trabajo.
Localidad: ACC, Graham Horas: 24 Costo: $68
23462 2/6-3/28 lunes y miercoles 6-7:30 p.m. PAGAR ANTES 2/1
ACLS (Advanced cardiac life support)
Call 506-4299 for more information.
Anatomy and Physiology for EMS
This course is a pre or co-requisite for the Paramedic program. If you plan to become a paramedic, this course is required. Call 506-4299 for more info. Course TBA.
basic law enforcement training (Blet)
The BLET course is required in order to become a law enforcement officer in NC. This course covers all of the topics mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. Students must be sponsored by a law enforcement agency, and need to be at least 20 years of age to be able to take the state exam. Application packets are available at both the main campus and the Burlington Center. For more information call 506-4147.
Emergency Medical Technician: Basic
This is the course you need to take if you are seeking a basic EMT credential. Upon successful completion of the coursework, you must take and pass a state EMT exam in order to be credentialed as an EMT. This course is also a prerequisite for advanced credentials such as EMT-I or Paramedic. In the basic course, you will learn emergency treatment for a variety of serious medical situations. Call 506-4299 for more information.
Location: ACC Hours: 154 Fee: $178
23573 5/15-8/25 TTHSA* 6-10 p.m. PAY BY 5/10
*This course will meet every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in addition to Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic
This is the course you need if you have already completed EMT-I and wish to progress to the Paramedic level. Anatomy and Physiology is a pre- or co-requisite for the program. Call 506-4299 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 1093 Fee: $178 per semester
1/31-12/15 TTH 9 a.m.-6 p.m. PAY BY 1/26
Firefighter Cadet Training Program
This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as firefighters. It will include the coursework necessary to complete Firefighter I & II certification. You must be able to pass a pre-entrance physical and a reading comprehension test. Classes will meet Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is an excellent way to prepare you for a career in firefighting in the shortest time possible. We encourage both minority and female applicants to apply. Total program cost is approximately $700. It is strongly recommended that fire cadets take the EMT-Basic course as well. For more information, contact the Dillingham Center of ACC at 506-4316.
Location: BC Hours: 524 Fee: 178
23554 2/27-6/1 M-F 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. APPLY BY 2/15
We offer many courses for firefighter training, both certification and other in-service training. Call 506-4316 to be added to an e-mail notification list of upcoming courses.
NEW! HIPAA Administrator Certification
Are you a health care professional or considering a career in the health care field? Do you provide products or services to a health care organization? If the answer to either is yes, then it is mandatory that you understand the requirements of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). This groundbreaking legislation requires all health care professionals to take careful steps to protect private information.
This course will prepare you to become a certified HIPAA administrator. It focuses on the Administrative Simplification portion of HIPAA, starting with defining the lingo of HIPAA and identifying the important players. Also covered are transactions, code sets and identifiers, which are all key elements in electronic health care transmissions.
Real-world examples will be used to help explain the Privacy Rule, which governs patient rights, disclosure of protected health information (PHI), business associates, and many other relationships within the health care industry. Since computers are an integral part of health care these days, they will be discussed when covering the Security Rule. Also discussed are administrative, physical and technical safeguards, as well as policy and procedure creation – all of which are crucial components of the Security Rule.
By the time you finish this course, you will be capable of implementing HIPAA's requirements in your own organization. If you are just starting your career in the health care field, you will have an essential addition to your resume. *Textbook required. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 24 Fee: $68* (plus book)
23464 2/2-3/22 TH 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/30
In-Service Law Enforcement Training
ACC offers many of the mandated and a number of non-mandated courses for law enforcement in-service training. For more information, contact Tony Holland at 506-4034.
This 24-hour course is designed for candidates seeking Medication Aide credentialing in North Carolina, leading to listing on the North Carolina Registry. Students will receive instructions in the correct policies and procedures for administering medications. Topics will include, but not be limited to, drug interactions, side effects, and administration of liquids, pills, subcutaneous injections and topical treatments. Upon successful completion of this course the student will be eligible to take the N.C. state medication aide examination administered by Pearson Vue at locations around the state. Participants must be a nursing assistant on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry. When registering for this course, a copy of your Driver's License and Social Security Card will be made; also, you must show proof of high school diploma or GED. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: ACC Hours: 24 Fee: $68 (plus book)
TBA PAY BY TBA
Nursing Assistant (NA) Refresher
This
course is appropriate if your N.C. nursing assistant credential has expired and
you wish to renew it, OR, if you have a current or expired out-of-state
credential and wish to be credentialed in North Carolina. To be eligible to
take the course, you are required (1) to have been listed in good standing on
the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry within the last four years OR (2) to
have been listed in good standing with another state within the last four
years. Coursework is required, and the class size is limited. *Total cost
(registration, textbook, materials) is about $90. Call 506-4200 for more
information including prerequisites.
(Note: This is NOT the same as the basic Certified Nursing Assistant class,
which is for beginners. For that class, call 506-4253.)
Location: ACC Hours: 16 Fee: $68
23762 2/3-2/11 FSa 9 a.m.-1 p.m. PAY BY 1/31
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Call 506-4299 for more information.
HRD focuses on the development of workplace skills by providing skill assessment services, employability skills training, and career development counseling to unemployed and underemployed adults. The HRD program is student-centered and focuses on the creation of activities geared towards the acquisition of work-related skills, the establishment of a variety of options for upgrading employment-related skills, and the development of proactive outreach and instructional strategies to help students reach their goals.
Courses are ongoing throughout the year with morning, afternoon, and evening classes for your convenience. Call 506-4200 for more information or for specific course schedules.
HRD courses are FREE to those who meet any one of the following four criteria:
• You are currently unemployed
• You have received notification of a pending layoff
• You are working and eligible for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit
• You are working and earn wages at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines
basic computer skills I: The role of “it” in the workplace
Students will be introduced to computers and computer terms; become comfortable with computer use including keyboarding; learn about the Internet, career websites and social networks such as LinkedIn; all as part of an exploration of the different kinds of information technology (IT) present in today’s workplace.
Location: BC Hours: 20 Fee: $68*
23508 1/23-2/3 M-F 3-5 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
23509 2/20-3/2 M-F 1-3 p.m. PAY BY 2/15
23510 3/19-3/30 M-F 3-5 p.m. PAY BY 3/14
23511 4/16-4/27 M-F 1-3 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
23512 5/14-5/25 M-F 3-5 p.m. PAY BY 5/9
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS II: THE ROLE OF “IT” IN THE WORKPLACE
This course continues from Computer Skills I, which is a pre-requisite. Students will continue to explore career websites and social networking, and will develop a strategic career plan.
Location: BC Hours: 16-20 Fee: $68*
23513 2/6-2/17 M-F 1-3 p.m. PAY BY 2/1
23514 3/5-3/16 M-F 3-5 p.m. PAY BY 2/29
23516 4/2-4/13 M-F 1-3 p.m. PAY BY 3/27
23517 4/30-5/11 M-F 3-5 p.m. PAY BY 4/25
*Free for qualified individuals.
This course is designed to assist you in making a sound career decision. The program’s 100 hours are divided into five subject areas. Career Planning and Assessment focuses on personal development and career planning. Career Pathways focuses on specific occupational areas and features presentations by College curriculum department heads. Career Readiness focuses on test-taking, effective study skills, time management, and stress management. The remaining hours are divided between classes in Basic Computer Skills 1 & 2 and Internet Job Resources. Call 506-4402 for more information. This course is free for qualified individuals.
Computer Skills and Internet Job Resources
Students will enhance their computer skills in order to develop a quality resume and cover letter, create an e-mail account, and search for thousands of jobs posted on the Web.
Location: BC Hours: 36-40 Fee: $123*
23401 2/6-3/2 M-F 3-5 p.m. PAY BY 2/1
23402 3/5-3/30 M-F 1-3 p.m. PAY BY 2/29
23403 4/2-4/27 M-F 3-5 p.m. PAY BY 3/27
23404 4/30-5/25 M-F 1-3 p.m. PAY BY 4/25
*Free for qualified individuals.
JOB Club - an employability skills/life skills program
This is ACC’s newest program designed to assist you in finding gainful employment. The program focuses on the following: self-assessment and vocational assessment; job search preparation; job search planning; and job search execution. Although this program is ongoing, dates and times are to be determined. Call 506-4402 for more information.
Job Training, Certifications and Licensure
This course is designed to provide basic training to individuals desiring to become an activity professional in a health care-related setting. Activity directors for adult care homes are required by the N.C. Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) to complete a minimum of 50 hours in an approved activity director course. Activity directors for nursing facilities are required to complete the 50-hour course with an additional minimum of 10 hours in documentation, including the assessment and care planning process. This state-approved course is an overview of the activity profession, human development and the aging process, standards of practice, activity care planning, and methods of service delivery. *Textbook required. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 60 Fee: $178* (plus book)
23465 1/14-4/28 SA 9 a.m.-1 p.m. PAY BY 1/11
Auto Dealer Continuing Education
House Bill 432 mandates that any independent auto dealer seeking renewal of his/her license must show proof of attendance at a DMV-approved, six-hour continuing education class. This requirement must be met every year. ACC has developed an updated six-hour Independent Auto Dealer Workshop that meets your annual requirement. Registration fee includes the workshop and course materials. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 6 Fee: $89
23466 2/16 TH 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PAY BY 2/13
23467 4/12 TH 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PAY BY 4/9
Auto Dealer 12-Hour Pre-Licensing Course
This course provides prospective auto dealers with the 12 hours of authorized pre-licensing training to be licensed in North Carolina. Topics include powers of commissioner, dealer license plates, vehicle inspections, titling and registration, frequently used forms, and dealer disclosures. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 12 Fee: $178
23468 3/7-3/8 WTH 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PAY BY 3/2
23469 4/18-4/19 WTH 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PAY BY 4/13
The Alamance County Health Department requires that a certified pool operator be on staff at every public swimming pool. This includes hotels, motels, apartments, condos, spas, municipalities, parks, health clubs, hospitals, schools, camping facilities and amusement parks. ACC offers a 16-hour course to prepare individuals to take the exam for certification as a Certified Pool Operator. The exam is given at the end of the two-day course. *The total cost (registration, textbook, exam) is about $135. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 16 Fee: $68*
23470 3/8-3/9 THF 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PAY BY 3/5
This course will teach you to safely and efficiently operate an industrial forklift. The course promotes safety consciousness as well as teaches safety guidelines for operating forklifts. Course topics include effective operation of an industrial fork truck, understanding safety operation procedures, and understanding plant regulations as they apply to fork truck operation. Instruction includes classroom training in operator safety and hands-on training in specific forklift operation. Forklift classes require proof of insurance (or purchase of insurance) at the time of registration. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: ACC Hours: 5 Fee: $68
23471 3/3 SA 8 a.m.-1 p.m. PAY BY 2/29
Ground School for Private Pilots
This is the standard ground school course for persons seeking to obtain their private pilot license. This course does NOT include any flight instruction. Call John Moyers at 506-4303 or 260-5081 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 72 Fee: $178
TBA T 6-9 p.m. PAY BY TBA
HEATING & air/PLUMBING CONTINUING EDUCATION
Alamance Community College offers workshops to meet the yearly six-hour continuing education requirements for license holders in heating and air conditioning and in plumbing. Each workshop is two hours long. These workshops are scheduled to allow you to attend all six hours in one day. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 2 Fee: $39
2012 MECHANICAL CODE CHAPTERS 1-5 (Heating & Air)
23472 1/21 SA 8-10 a.m. PAY BY 1/18
NEW! 2012 PLUMBING CODE CHAPTER 3 (Plumbing)
23504 1/21 SA 8-10 a.m. PAY BY 1/18
2012 MECHANICAL CODE CHAPTERS 6-15 (Heating & Air)
23473 1/21 SA 10-12 noon PAY BY 1/18
NEW! 2012 PLUMBING CODE cHAPTER 5 (Plumbing)
23506 1/21 SA 10-12 noon PAY BY 1/18
2012 FUEL GAS CODE CHAPTERS 1-6 (Heating & Air)
23474
1/21
SA 1-3 p.m.
PAY BY 1/18
NEW! 2012 PLUMBING CODE CHAPTERS 7, 9 (PLUMBING)
23507
1/21
SA 1-3
p.m.
PAY BY 1/18
INSurance Prelicensing: Property & Casualty
These courses are designed to meet the N.C. Department of Insurance guidelines for insurance pre-licensing courses. Individuals must satisfactorily complete the appropriate course in order to sit for the license exam in Life, Health, Property or Liability insurance. Each course requires a textbook that is available at the ACC Bookstore on the Graham campus. Please call 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 50 Fee: $123
23566 2/6-3/19 MTWTH 5:30-7:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/1
North Carolina Automotive Inspection Continuing Education
Alamance Community College is approved by the DMV to offer Safety License and OBD-2 Inspection certification and recertification courses. These courses are offered on a weekly basis throughout the year and fill weeks in advance. Call 506-4219 to reserve your spot.
This course is required to become a notary public in North Carolina. Upon completion of the course, you will complete and send an application with the $50 fee to the N.C. Secretary of State’s office to receive your commission. You will need to purchase your own notary seal or stamp. Course fee includes the cost of the textbook. Fees are subject to change without notification. Call 506-4311 or 506-4301 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 7 Fee: $98.98
23558 2/21 & 2/23 TTH 6-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/16
23559 3/3 SA 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. PAY BY 2/ 29
23560 3/20 & 3/22 TTH 6-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/15
23561 4/17 & 4/16 TTH 6-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/12
23562 5/15 &5/17 TTH 6-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 5/10
REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION
ACC will offer the real estate continuing education needed by brokers, brokers-in-charge and salespersons. Call 506-4301 for a schedule.
Resume Development, Job Application, and Job Search
You will develop a professional resume, learn the best way to fill out a job application, and use several job search resources. Call 506-4200 to be added to our mailing list.
SPANISH INTERPRETER CERTIFICATE
This certificate program prepares students to work as paraprofessional Spanish interpreters, facilitating oral communication between people in various community settings such as hospitals, schools and service agencies.
The program has two possible tracks: the first is for students who are native Spanish speakers; the second, for native English speakers.
A program prerequisite for native English speakers is showing proficiency at the Intermediate Spanish II level as determined by testing or successful completion of the Curriculum course SPA 212. For native Spanish speakers, the Curriculum courses ENG 075, ENG 085 and ENG 095 (or ENG 090) may be required based on placement test scores. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Track 1 (required courses for native Spanish speakers):
« Expository Writing (Curriculum course ENG 111)
« Oral Communication (Curriculum course ENG 115)
« Professional Research and Reporting (Curriculum course ENG 114)
Track 2 (required courses for native English speakers):
« Spanish Reading & Composition (Curriculum course SPA 231)
« Spanish Conversation (Curriculum course SPA 221)
« Spanish Grammar Review (Continuing Ed course, equivalent to Curriculum course SPI 213)
Required courses for both Tracks:
« Introduction to Spanish Interpreting (Continuing Ed course, equivalent to Curriculum course SPI 113)
« Analytical Skills in Spanish Interpreting (Continuing Ed course, equivalent to Curriculum course SPI 114)
« Introduction to Spanish Translation (Continuing Ed course, equivalent to Curriculum course SPI 214)
Course offerings for this spring are as follows:
Spanish GRAMMAR REVIEW & INTRO TO Spanish TRANSLATION
This combines two of the required courses above into one long course, to provide cost-savings to the student.
Location: ACC Hours: 64 Fee: $178
23485 1/24-4/19 TTH 6-9 p.m PAY BY: 1/19
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
ACC offers the course to meet requirements by the N.C. Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission for persons to become certified wastewater treatment plant operators. This course is scheduled on an “as-needed” basis. For more information or to be added to the list of those needing this certification, call 506-4316.
ACC can custom-design a Spanish course for individual businesses based on their employees’ needs. Examples include Workplace Spanish for bank tellers, child-care workers, librarians, medical personnel, retail sales, teachers, and others. Courses can be any length and can be held at the place of business. A minimum of 10 individuals is needed to set up a course at your location. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Never taken an online class?
Once you’ve experienced the flexibility of the schedule, the user-friendliness of the online experience, and the quality of the classes, we’re VERY confident you’ll be hooked and want to take more.
Do you have trouble fitting traditional classroom courses into your busy schedule?
Continuing Education online courses are available on a schedule you choose. Courses begin every month and last six weeks. Each course consists of 12 lessons, with two lessons released each week. You can view your lessons 24 hours a day, seven days a week from any computer that has Internet access.
What makes our online courses unique?
They are taught by experts and provide interaction with instructor and fellow students. They never cancel and never fill. Best of all, the reasonable price make these courses affordable.
Don’t take our word for it.
Before you register, browse our online catalog and read the fantastic comments from our students. You can also take a demo lesson for free. If you haven’t experienced our online courses, you’re missing the best training on the Web.
Online classes begin on these dates and continue for six weeks:
Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 21, April 18
The more than 250 courses are divided into the following sections:
Career and Professional
Accounting
Business and Management
Certificate Prep
Teaching and Education
Grant Writing and Nonprofit
Health Care
Law and Legal
Sales and Marketing
Start Your Own Business
Veterinary
Writing and Publishing
Business Writing
Creative Writing
Grant Writing
Publishing
Computers and Technology
Computer Applications
Basic Computer Literacy
Certification Prep
Web and Computer Programming
Database Management
Graphic and Multimedia Design
The Internet
PC Networking and Security
Personal Development
Arts
Personal Enrichment
Children, Parents and Family
Digital Photography
Personal Finance
Health and Wellness
Job Search
Languages
Test Prep
Visit www.ed2go.com/alamance
for a complete listing of all courses and specific course content. Learn why Internet-based education is so popular.
Online courses at ACC: Stay at home...Go far.
Classes listed under this section are designed to enrich the lives of students and promote social interests and creativity. These activities are non-credit courses but many students have used knowledge and skills gained through these classes to develop a primary or secondary source of income. Some of the classes may be free for seniors. Call the numbers listed above for more information on any of the Personal Enrichment courses.
$$ = ALL Students pay the same fee
** = FREE to Seniors (Maximum of one course per semester, per NC General Statute effective 7/1/10)
Learn to identify several planets, numerous stars and constellations. The course will also cover information on the types of telescopes and computer software available for the amateur astronomer. Lee Roane, instructor.
Location: BC Hours: 10 Fee: $55
23556 2/1-2/29 W 7-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/27
Basketweaving/ Chair Caining, Level II **
Students will take the skills learned in the basic class to a new level as they explore different techniques for basketweaving and chair caining. Instructor will work with students on an individual level to help them learn new skills and enhance old ones. Students will learn to design their own baskets or choose a different chair caining pattern (lace, rush, binder cane or pressed cane). *Students are responsible for their materials. Sadie Hatley, instructor.
Location: KSC Hours: 24 Fee: $65*
23686 3/15-5/10 TH 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/12
NEW! Biblical Eschatology: The Bible and the future $$
This course will examine the eschatological outlook of the Old Testament as well as the nature of New Testament eschatology. Topics included will be the biblical concept of the kingdom of God, physical death, immortality, the expectation of the Second Coming, major millennial views, the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, eternal punishment, the new creation, and the current tension between the "already and the not yet." Dr. Vee Chandler, instructor
Location: KSC Hours: 18 Fee: $60
23681 1/18-4/4 W 9:30-11 a.m. PAY BY 1/12
23682 1/18-4/4 W 7:30-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/12
This course is an updated version of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s popular America’s Boating Course targeted to the new boat owner/operator. Basic boating terminology, rules and regulations, right-of-ways, seamanship and safety considerations are topics covered to make the boating experience safer and more enjoyable. Course material provided includes a textbook, an interactive CD-ROM, and access to a supporting Web site. Graduates may be eligible for discounts on boat insurance. Taught by US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Location: BC Hours: 8 Fee: $29
23661 3/17 Sa 8 a.m. -5 p.m. PAY BY 3/14
Learn essential global positioning system concepts and how it applies to the small boat owner. Discover the functions of your GPS from the basic to the more advanced. Master the concepts of way points, routes and route planning. Students should bring their handheld GPS to class for the hands-on exercises. The course fee includes the textbook. Taught by US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Location: BC Hours: 8 Fee: $45
23662 4/14
Sa
8 a.m. -5 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
Boating: suddenly in charge $$
You are on a boat and the Captain becomes incapacitated. Suddenly YOU are in charge. Would you know what to do? This course will help boaters learn the basics of rules and regulations, right-of-ways and safety considerations to turn the crisis into an adventure and make a safer experience for everyone on board. Course material provided includes a textbook, an interactive CD-ROM, and access to a supporting Web site. Graduates may be eligible for discounts on boat insurance. Taught by US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Location: BC Hours: 8 Fee: $29
23663 5/19
Sa
8 a.m. -5 p.m. PAY BY 5/16
Learn to speak and understand basic words, sentences, and phrases. Specific words and subject matter may be covered, depending on the interests of the class. Being able to speak their language is a great benefit if you work with or help the Spanish-speaking public. *Students are responsible for textbooks and materials. Instructors: RH=Raquel Held; VJ=Victor Jeffreys
Location: BC Hours: 20 Fee: $68*
Level I
VJ23664 1/23-3/12 M 12-2:30 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
RH23665 2/8-3/28 W 6-8:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/3
VJ23666 3/26-5/14 M 12-2:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/21
RH23667 4/16-5/9 MW 6-8:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
Level II
RH23668 4/12-5/31 TH 6-8:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/9
Location: BC Hours: 24 Fee: $68*
coupons 101, extreme savings $$
Want to learn how to save money while shopping? In this class students will learn various methods to maximize savings on groceries and toiletries using coupons. Key strategies will be shown including how to use store “systems” to actually make money. Class will include fieldtrips to various grocery stores, pharmacies, and chain stores. *****Present this ad when registering to receive the discount cost. Wendy Sawyer, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 12 Fee: $50 $40 limited time only
23568
2/6-2/15 MW
6-9 p.m.
PAY BY 2/1
23569
3/19-3/28
MW 6-9 p.m.
PAY BY 3/14
23570
4/16-4/25
MW 6-9 p.m.
PAY BY 4/11
23571
5/21-5/30
MW 6-9 p.m.
PAY BY 5/16
Learn various dance steps and practice these steps with different partners in the class. The class includes Waltz, Fox Trot, and Latin dances. The instructor takes suggestions as to what step patterns students want to learn. A dance partner is not required but is suggested. Sheila and Hugh Walker, instructors
Location: Fairchild Rec Hours: 20 Fee: $70
23572 1/19-3/22 TH 7-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/13
23575 4/19-6/21 TH 7-9 p.m. PAY BY 4/16
Dance: MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE $$
Students will learn facts and fallacies about the dance, its history, folk, and ethnic stories while practicing the dance steps. It is sometimes known as “belly dancing.” Music and costumes will be discussed. This course is great exercise for ladies of any size. Katie Black, instructor
Location: KSC Hours: 12 Fee: $60
23576 1/23-3/12 M 6-7:30 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
23579 3/26-5/14 M 6-7:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/21
Dance: Shag Dance $$
Beginners will learn and practice basic shag dance steps. More experienced dancers will learn more advanced steps. The instructors will take suggestions for step patterns to demonstrate and teach. Sheila and Hugh Walker, instructors
Location: Fairchild Rec Hours: 20 Fee: $70
23580 1/23-3/26 M 7-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
23581 4/16-6/18 M 7-9 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
Financial: Rejuvenate Your Retirement $$
Whether your objective is to become more active, give your life a new sense of purpose or make more informed financial decisions, this class has something for everyone. In this course you discover new ways to stay mentally, physically and socially active, as well as learn about important financial topics such as tax reduction planning, retirement income planning, investment risk management, health care planning and estate planning. Workbook provided. Willy Fisher, Instructor
Location: BC Hours: 4 Fee: $35
23582 3/13-3/20 T 9:30-11:30 a.m. PAY BY 3/8
23583 3/22-3/29 TH 1-3 p.m. PAY BY 3/19
Students study the basics of line and design to make their own floral arrangements. Artificial and fresh flowers may be used in class. *Students are responsible for their supplies. Blake Jones, instructor.
Location: KSC Hours: 24 Fee: $75*
23585 3/13-5/1 T 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/8
You will learn the steps to do research for an account of the descent of your family. The instructor will share tips on locating hard to find facts. The class may take evening or Saturday trips to various libraries and archives to locate information (location of libraries may depend on needs of students). Some research may be done via computer. Bill Edwards, Instructor.
Location: BC Hours: 24 Fee: $10
23586 2/7-3/27 T 1-4 p.m. PAY BY 2/2
23587 4/17-6/5 T 1-4 p.m. PAY BY 4/12
Participants will visit the outstanding geological sites in the Central Piedmont. The course will also include an overview of North Carolina’s intriguing geologic history. The course will include the opportunity to add to or start a rock and mineral collection. Classes start at ACC and include fieldtrips each session. Mary Watson, Instructor
Location: ACC, B222 Hours: 16 Fee: $65
23588 4/14-5/5 SA 10 a.m.-3 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
This course is appropriate if you are a beginner golfer with little or no experience, a 'business golfer', or a golfer with physical or injury limitations. The instructor will go over the rules & etiquette of playing golf. Instruction will be given for irons, putting, chipping & longer clubs, with complete instruction for alignment, grip & set-up. First class meets at Burlington Center. *Students are responsible for their own supplies. *Golf clubs required. Mike Doyle, Instructor
Location: Randy’s Golf Ctr. Hours: 12 Fee: $70*
23590
3/22-5/3
TH 6-8 p.m.
PAY BY 3/19
NEW! IpAD:
Etch-a-sketch on steroids $$
If you have an IPad, but don’t feel comfortable with all its features,
this class will help you learn how to do some of the neat things it is capable
of. All
participants should be on iOS5 and have their info. in
the cloud. Make sure your iPad is fully
charged.
Location: ACC, room 104 Hours: 3 Fee: $40
2/4
SA 9 a.m-
12 p.m PAY BY 2/1
Jewelry, Beads And Silver $$
Learn the correct and safe way to string your beads, tie knots and twists of silver wire. You will also learn the correct methods to secure fasteners. *Supply list given upon registration. Elisa DiGiambattista, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 10 Fee: $50*
23597 2/14-3/13 T 2-4 p.m. PAY BY 2/9
23600 2/14-3/13 T 6-8 p.m. PAY BY 2/9
23598 4/10-5/8 T 2-4 p.m. PAY BY 4/3
23599 4/10-5/8 T 6-8 p.m. PAY BY 4/3
23601 5/22-6/19 T 2-4 p.m. PAY BY 5/17
23602 5/22-6/19 T 6-8 p.m. PAY BY 5/17
Medicare Made Clear FREE to ALL
Have you heard that there have been many changes to Medicare? Learn about all of the options available to you. Did you know that you don’t have to be 65 to qualify for Medicare? Weather you are retired or just planning for retirement, this course will help you to make the most of Medicare. We will talk about part A and B and about all of the new options that are available to those who qualify for Medicare. When you understand all of the options you can make the best decision for you. Otis Prettyman, Instructor.
Location: BC Hours: 3 Fee: FREE
2/8 W 6-9 p.m. Register BY 2/3
3/14 W 6-9 p.m. Register BY 3/9
Basic Rider Course - The Basic Rider Course is aimed at beginning riders of all ages. Never ridden a motorcycle? Maybe you need to refresh your skills. You will be amazed with your newly-found skills and confidence. (Even experienced riders have expressed appreciation for the skills they have learned.) Most self-taught riders are unaware of the skills needed to minimize chances of accidents or injuries. Successful completion will exempt you from the riding portion of the NCDMV Endorsement test. Many insurance companies offer premium discounts for successful graduates of this course. The course consists of 23 hours presented in a mixture of classroom and range/riding time. Practical riding skills are developed in a controlled, off-street environment. The course is also mandatory for motorcyclists under the age of 18 in the state of NC. Each course meets on Friday night and all day Saturday and Sunday. Enrollment is limited to 12 students per class and is taken on a first come, first served basis. Classes often fill months in advance, so send your registration and payment in early to reserve your spot. Call 506-4322 for more information.
Location: ACC Hours: 23 Fee: $170
Feb. 24-26 March
16-18 April 13-15 May 4-6
March 2-4 March 23-25 April
20-22 May 18-20
Experienced Rider Course - The Experienced Rider Course is for someone who has been riding for a little while. It’s a great way to learn more about your riding abilities and the capabilities of your motorcycle. Students interested in attending an Experienced Rider Course must possess a valid motorcycle license or motorcycle endorsement to their license. A motorcycle learner’s permit is also acceptable. It is recommended that you have at least 6 months riding experience or 3,000 miles under your belt. You must provide a street legal, properly licensed motorcycle for the range exercises, and must show proof of insurance. Your bike must also pass a visual safety inspection on the morning of the class. The course consists of a full day of riding on a controlled course to allow you to practice new skills or to refine existing skills. If you normally ride with a passenger, passengers are allowed in the class for an additional fee. Enrollment is limited to 12 students per class and is taken on a first come, first served basis. Classes often fill months in advance, so send your registration and payment in early to reserve your spot. Call 506-4322 for more information.
Location: ACC Hours: 9 Fee: $75
Sat. March 10 Sat. April 28 Sat. May 26
music: Piano And Acoustical Guitar $$
This class is appropriate for beginners or more accomplished musicians. The instructor will touch on theory and move into the books and keyboards. More experienced students can advance to the level they desire. Guitar students will learn to play melodies rather than only practice scales and chords. *Students are responsible for their music books. Beverly Arthurs, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 20 Fee: $80*
23603 1/24-3/13 T 9-11:30 a.m. PAY BY 1/19
23604 3/27-5/15 T 9-11:30 a.m. PAY BY 3/22
Bring home the sound of the islands. Learn basic notes and rhythms on the steel drums and impress your friends. Steel Drums will be provided along with practice sessions. Wilton DuBois, instructor.
Location: BC Hours: 15 Fee: $65
23691 3/6-4/10 T 6:30-9:00 p.m. PAY BY 3/1
NEW! Nutrition: Healthy habits for a new you $$
Haw River resident Alan Stephens transformed from nearly 400 lbs. to his current weight of 185 lbs. without surgery, pills, or dieting and has kept the weight off for 10 years. Want to learn how he did it?? It’s a lifestyle change that folks here in Alamance County are embracing. Local healthcare providers across Alamance County advocate this wellness program and send patients every day. It’s a six week class designed to help you change your habits. Are you ready for a new you? Alan Stephens, Instructor
Location: BC Hours: 6 Fee: $30
23669 2/8-3/14 W 1-2 p.m. PAY BY 2/3
23670 4/4-5/9 W 1-2 p.m. PAY BY 3/30
painting: acrylic $$
Learn techniques for sketching, mixing colors, and applying acrylic paints to the canvas to achieve a variety of desired effects. Learn how to make a “magic blending color” and other secrets that artists use to enhance your paintings and get them to sell. The instructor works with students of all levels from beginner to advanced. A supply list of materials will be discussed at the first class. Skee Johnson, instructor
Location: Depot Hours: 24 Fee: $85*
23606 3/21-5/9 W 7-10 p.m. PAY BY 3/16
painting: acrylic – Composition and Tone **
In these classes learn a variety of skills and techniques for working in oils. Learn how to use composition and object placement to enhance your painting and catch the eye of your customers. Students will learn how to blend colors to add depth, perspective and points of interest in their paintings for that WOW factor. Using correct color as well as tone, highlights and shadows will make the difference between a good and great painting. *A supply list given at the first class. *Supply list will be given at first class. Rena Jones, instructor
Location: Pleas. Grove Rec. Hours: 48 Fee: $120*
23671 1/23-5/7 M 9 a.m.-12 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
painting: Acrylic & Oil –off canvas **
Techniques with oils and acrylics will be introduced. Choose to concentrate in one medium or experiment with both. Students will learn techniques for painting off canvas and onto other surfaces to make their work unique. Students will learn to apply paint on various surfaces such as saw blades, wooden signs, flower pots and mailboxes. *Supply list will be given at first class. Evon Thomas, instructor
Location: KSC Hours: 48 Fee: $120*
23672 1/24-5/8 T 12-3 p.m. PAY BY 1/19
Airbrush is a medium used for painting and lettering designs on virtually any surface from cakes to motorcycles. Students do not need a background in drawing or painting for this class. Airbrush equipment is provided. *Supply list given at the first class. Ricky Minor, instructor
Location: ACC, 106 Hours: 18 Fee: $70*
23607 1/18-2/22 W 7-10 p.m. PAY BY 1/12
23608 3/7-4/11 W 7-10 p.m. PAY BY 3/2
Anyone can learn the Bob Ross wet-on-wet technique. Students will paint mountains, waterfalls, evergreens, and so much more with our certified Ross instructor. This class is for the absolute beginner or those wanting to perfect their skills. Students will complete a painting at the first class. Supply list will be given upon registration. *Supply cost is approx. $150. Kathy Anthony, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 12 Fee: $55*
23609 4/18-5/9 W 1-4 p.m. PAY BY 4/13
23610 4/18-5/9 W 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 4/13
painting: oil – Composition and Tone **
In these classes learn a variety of skills and techniques for working in oils. Learn how to use composition and object placement to enhance your painting and catch the eye of your customers. Students will learn how to blend colors to add depth, perspective and points of interest in their paintings for that WOW factor. Using correct color as well as tone, highlights and shadows will make the difference between a good and great painting. *A supply list given at the first class. Yvonne McPherson, instructor
Location: CCFM Hours: 48 Fee: $120*
YM23673 1/17-5/1 T 9 a.m.-12 p.m. PAY BY 1/11
painting: One Stroke Decorative $$
Students start at the beginning and learn how to double load the brush to blend, shade and highlight all in one stroke. You’ll learn and perfect basic to advanced strokes to paint wildflowers, sunflowers, rosebuds and more with our One Stroke certified instructor. *Supply list given upon registration. Kathy Anthony, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 12 Fee: $55*
23613 2/20-3/12 M 1-4 p.m. PAY BY 2/15
23618 2/20-3/12 M 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 2/15
23614 3/19-4/9 M 1-4 p.m. PAY BY 3/14
23619 3/19-4/9 M 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 3/14
23615 4/16-5/7 M 1-4 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
23620 4/16-5/7 M 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
23616 5/14-6/11 M 1-4 p.m. PAY BY 5/9 *will not meet on 5/28
23621 5/14-6/11 M 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 5/9 *will not meet on 5/28
Learn techniques for sketching, mixing colors, and applying watercolor paints to the paper to achieve a variety of desired effects. Students will learn the basics of applying watercolor to the paper and how to create various textures in the painting. *A supply list given at the first class. Carolyn Teague, instructor.
Location: BC Hours: 48 Fee: $123*
23694 1/25-5/9 W 9 a.m-12 p.m. PAY BY 1/20
NEW! painting: Watercolor – People & Animals**
Learn techniques for sketching, mixing colors, and applying watercolor paints to the paper to achieve a variety of desired effects. The instructor works with students of all levels from beginner to advanced. The class will explore techniques for painting figures and animals into paintings, using light and shadows. The class will include some "plein air" painting fieldtrips to study body movements and designs of people and animals. *A supply list given at the first class. Kathleen Gwinnett, instructor.
Location: BC Hours: 48 Fee: $123*
23687 1/24-5/8 T 9 a.m-12 p.m. PAY BY 1/19
painting: Watercolor – Florals & Landscapes **
Learn techniques for sketching, mixing colors, and applying watercolor paints to the paper to achieve a variety of desired effects. The instructor works with students of all levels from beginner to advanced. In this class, students will learn to how to capture and apply color and shading in flowers and landscapes. *A supply list given at the first class. Carolyn Teague, instructor.
Location: BC Hours: 48 Fee: $123*
23688 1/24-5/8 T 1-4 p.m. PAY BY 1/19
NEW! Paper Crafts: Gifts & Favors $$
Impress friends and family by making personalized gifts, home decor and party favors using cardstock in combination with an assortment of materials, tools and techniques. No creative or prior experience necessary. Step by step instructions provided. * A supply fee is due at the first class and covers most materials needed for projects. Linda Wilkie, Instructor
Location: BC Hours: 10 Fee: $45* Supply fee of $20
23592 2/8-2/29 W 9:00-11:30 a.m. PAY BY 2/3
23593 3/14-4/4 W 9:00-11:30 a.m. PAY BY 3/9
23594 4/18-5/9 W 9:00-11:30 a.m. PAY BY 4/13
Paper Crafts: GREETING CARDS $$
Students will learn how to use rubber stamps, card stock and ink to make beautiful, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind greeting cards, gifts and 3-D projects. This course is designed for beginners to advanced students. During this course, you will learn the many techniques and craft tools used in creating greeting cards to add charm, dimension and variety to your cards and projects. Students will make approximately 25 projects during class. Even if you do not see yourself as an imaginative or creative person, you will be surprised at all the fun projects you can create. * A supply fee is due at the first class and covers all materials needed for projects. Linda Fisher, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 5 Fee: $23* Supply fee of $10
23595 3/24 SA 9 a.m.-3 p.m. PAY BY 3/21
23596 4/28 SA 9 a.m.-3 p.m. PAY BY 4/25
NEW! Paper Crafts: Origami $$
Impress friends and family with the ancient art of paper folding. Students will learn the terms, basic folds, bases and easy to intermediate folding. By the end of the course, students will be able to fold several beginner models from memory. *Supply list given upon registration. Tom Conally, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 12 Fee: $58*
23689 2/23-3/29 TH 2-4 p.m. PAY BY 2/20
23692 4/12-5/17 TH 2-4 p.m. PAY BY 4/9
Paranormal Investigations (Ghost Hunting) $$
This course explores the proper techniques of paranormal investigations and ghost hunting. Tools, techniques and haunted locations will be presented. Instructor will share tips on obtaining true paranormal phenomena on film and video. Topics covered will include orbs, apparitions, electronic voice phenomena and more. This course will equip the first time ghost hunter in the basic knowledge and skills needed to conduct a professional investigation. Heather Garner, instructor.
Location: BC Hours: 18 Fee: $65
23622 2/6-3/12 M 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/1
23623 3/26-5/2 M 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/21
This course is for both animal care professionals and pet owners. You will learn emergency protocols, CPR, bandaging, common wound care, transportation of wounded animals, and treatment for miscellaneous emergency situations for cats and dogs. Upon successful testing and completion of the class, you will receive a certification card for Pet First Aid from the American Red Cross. *Required Texts: Cat First Aid, Safety Series Vol. 3; Dog First Aid, Safety Series Vol. 2 (available in the classroom and included in the registration fee). Barbara Carroll, instructor
Location: ACC Hours: 6 Fee: $68*
23624 3/17 Sa 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/14
photography: Basic Black & White With Darkroom $$
In this class you will get an introduction to developing 35mm black-and-white film and producing black-and-white prints in the darkroom. Special techniques such as vignettes, reverse prints, sabatier, and hand-colored prints will also be covered. Joan Cecil, Instructor.
Location: ACC, 102 Hours: 18 Fee: $78
23625 4/9-5/14 M 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/2
photography: Digital – See listing under computer section
Pre-requisite: Practical Photography or similar background. Students will learn techniques of classic and contemporary portrait photography including posing, lighting, composition, and clothing selection. Outdoor and indoor location as well as in-studios will be covered for both individual and group portraiture. Joe Robertson of Westbrook Studio, instructor.
Location: Westbrook Hours: 18 Fee: $65
23628 4/12-5/17 TH 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/9
Learn the basic operations of a film or digital SLR camera including f/stops, shutter speeds, film speed, exposure, color correction/ white balance, lighting and composition. Critiques of student photographs are used as a part of the learning process. Upon completion, the student should know when and how to override the camera’s automatic functions to produce better photos. Joe Robertson of Westbrook Studio, instructor.
Location: BC Hours: 18 Fee: $68
23627 2/23-3/29 TH 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/20
Pottery: Hand & Wheel Thrown $$
In this class students learn clay hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing techniques. The finished pieces are kiln fired, glazed, and fired a final time. Instructor works with all skill levels. *Registration fee includes 25 lbs of clay, glazes, and firing. Students may bring their own supplies, but must be pre-approved by the instructor. Instructors: Jan Holloman, Steve Cann, Patty Donnelly
Location: Elmira Rec. Hours: 24 Fee: $115*
JH23632 1/18-3/7 W 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/12
SC23630 1/19-3/8 TH 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/11
SC23631 3/15-5/10 TH 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 3/15
PD23629 3/20-5/8 T 2-5 p.m. PAY BY 3/15
JH23633 3/21-5/9 W 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 3/16
This class is non-instructional, practice time for students. IT IS OPEN ONLY TO STUDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A REGULAR POTTERY CLASS. The registration fee does not include clay. Instructors: Jan Holloman, Steve Cann, Patty Donnelly
Location: Elmira Rec. Hours: 21 Fee: $60
23634 1/22-3/4 Su 1-4 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
Location: Elmira Rec. Hours: 18 Fee: $50
23635 3/25-5/6 Su 1-4 p.m. PAY BY 3/21 *will not meet on 4/8
Quilting: Absolute Beginner $$
This is the perfect class for someone that has no experience with quilting at all. This class will take you through the beginning steps and prepare you for the Basic level. A small quilting project will be made in the class. *Supply list will be given upon registration. Helen Doutt, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 18 Fee: $75*
23636 3/20-4/24 T 5:30-8:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/15
NEW! Quilting: Star Quilts **
Prerequisite: Student must have a working knowledge of basic quilting techniques. Star quilt patterns span back before the 19th century and range from simple to complex. Some historians have traced the first type of star design to the mathematical star. For many Native Americans, the star is a sacred symbol, equated with honor. Students will learn to use a variety of colors, squares, triangles, diamonds and strips to create various star patterns from simple four point stars to the more complex designs. Students may chose to experiment with various star designs or concentrate on one. Perfect for those scraps collections. *Students are responsible for supplies. Lillian Ellison, instructor
Location: The Village Hours: 48 Fee: $120*
23693 1/24-5/8 T 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PAY BY 1/19
Quilting: workshop and exhibit $$
This is a joint venture with ACC, Alamance Piecemakers Quilt Guild, and The Village at Brookwood. Quilts will be on display at The Village of Brookwood from Tues. January 24th-Sun. January 29th. Come out and see the beautiful quilts on display and learn a new innovation at our workshops. Prerequisite: Some sewing experience and basic knowledge of quilting techniques. *Supply list given upon registration. Instructors: Lillian Ellison, Stephanie Stempert
Location: The Village Hours: 6 Fee: $30*
23637 1/18 W 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PAY BY 1/12
23638 1/21 Sa 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
NEW! Self Defense for Women, Level I
WOMEN ONLY. Students will learn fifteen basic blocking, punching and kicking techniques that will build confidence in defending oneself. The student will learn to think defensively and react offensively, assisting them in performing skills in various self-defense scenarios. Students will also learn basic Kata, coordination, balance, posture and spacing. Taught by traditional Self-Defense Academy.
Location: ACC, B100 Hours: 18 Fee: $80
23676 1/24-4/10 T 6-7:30 p.m. PAY BY 1/19
Whether you are a beginner just learning to thread a needle or have been sewing for a while, this class is appropriate for you. Instructor will work with students on all levels to help them select and sew a project at their skill level. Students will be given detailed instruction and guidance on their individual projects. All students work in class and may work on items at home. Learn machine operation and maintenance and make individual projects such as simple window treatment, children’s clothing, crib quilts, tote bags, basic clothing. Students may bring their own sewing machines or share the classroom machines. *Students are responsible for their project supplies and material. Mandy Foster, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 24 Fee: $80*
23639 1/18-3/7
W 6-9 p.m.
PAY BY 1/12
23640 3/21-5/9 W 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 3/16
Prerequisite: Students should have working knowledge of basic sewing techniques. Turn your old castoffs into new creations. This class will help you create chic, one of a kind designs by recycling what you have in your closet. Imagine reviving that old blouse, skirt, or pair of pants into beautiful works of art. Students will learn simple techniques such as embellishment, refashioning existing clothing, simple hand sewing techniques, and much more. Bring your imagination along with your bits and bobbles and let’s create! * Students are responsible for their project supplies and material. *Supply list given upon registration. Thomasine Lewis-Spriggs, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 12 Fee: $50*
23641 2/7-2/28 T 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 2/2
23642 4/16-5/7 M 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
Prerequisite: Students should have working knowledge of basic sewing techniques. Want to redecorate, but are on a limited budget? Every noticed how a pillow can change the way something looks in your den, living room or bedroom? Pillows are the solution! Students will learn how to select the correct fabric, draft their own pattern, make their own piping and work with pre-made trims like fringe and braid cord. Students will learn to make several types of pillows. Students may bring their own sewing machines or share the classroom machines. *Students are responsible for their project supplies and material. *Supply list given upon registration. Debbie Nichols-Smith, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 18 Fee: $78*
23643 2/13-3/19 M 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/8
23644 4/12-5/17 TH 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/9
Learn to communicate with hearing impaired individuals and understand the problems involved with deafness. Whether you are looking to use sign language in the workplace or just to know signs for self-improvement and gratification, this is the class you need. All levels will meet together and break into small groups for practice. Bud Catoe, instructor
Location: Forest Hills Hours: 20 Fee: $70
23645 2/13-4/2 M 6-8:30 p.m. PAY BY 2/8
This class is for beginners through advanced students and includes instruction on using patterns, cutting glass, grinding and foiling edges, and soldering pieces together. Based on individual skill level, students may create items from simple sun catchers to elaborate windows. *This class requires special tools and equipment that may be purchased as a kit. Hettie Moore, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 24 Fee: $80*
23647 3/13-5/1 T 9 a.m.-12 noon PAY BY 3/8
23650 3/13-5/1 T 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/8
23653 3/15-5/10 TH 9 a.m.-12 noon PAY BY 3/12
23656 3/15-5/10 TH 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 3/12
23648 5/15-7/3 T 9 a.m.-12 noon PAY BY 5/10
23651 5/15-7/3 T 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 5/10
23654 5/17-7/5 T 9 a.m.-12 noon PAY BY 5/14
23657 5/17-7/5 T 6:30-9:30 p.m. PAY BY 5/14
In this course, you will learn the benefits of Tai Chi as an exercise and as a flexibility and relaxation mechanism. Research has shown that Tai Chi greatly reduces pain and improves overall physical and mental health. Proven results include increased balance control, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness and decreased risk of falls. Bruce Wheeler, instructor
Location: KSC Hours: 10 Fee: $70
23658 2/14-4/17 T 7-8 p.m. PAY BY 2/9
Weight Control With Hypnosis $$
No diets, no willpower, no changing foods. It is easy and relaxing to learn to use self-hypnosis to create positive lifestyle changes to improve self-control about eating choices. This small group weight control program is not nutritional or dietary counseling. It is a self-empowering process that teaches motivated people to make their own decisions while putting them in touch with their own inner wisdom. Studies have consistently shown that adding hypnosis to other traditional means of weight reduction increases the results by upwards of 200%. Participants will learn to break the excessive eating cycle, gain freedom from problem foods, live a lifestyle of moderation, and move their body for health. *Registration fee includes 4 CD’s that will be given out in class. David Grinstead, instructor
Location: BC Hours: 10 Fee: $120*
23660 2/6-3/19* M 6:30-9 p.m. PAY BY 2/1 *class will meet every other week
Wood: Framing projects by design **
Students will learn to figure mat sizes, set the mat cutter dimensions, and cut mats for framing. Students will learn to create unique one of a kind framed projects based on their skill level. Instructors will work with students individually at their level to develop new skills and improve old ones. ACC will provide practice materials for students learning to cut miters and join frames to fit a matted picture. *Students are responsible for their own project supplies. Jerry Walker, instructor.
Location: BC Hours: 48 Fee: $123
23677
1/23-5/7
M
6:30-9:30 p.m.
PAY
BY 1/18
Wood: furniture design and construction, Level II **
Prerequisite: Students should have a prior woodworking experience. In this class students will learn traditional and modern furniture building techniques. All aspects of furniture design and construction will be covered in this course. Classes will take the student from wood selection to final finishing. Emphasis will be placed on helping students to design and create a one of a kind original piece that can become family heirlooms. Examples include cedar chest, grandfather clocks, cabinets, tool chests, or tables. *Students will be responsible for materials. Tom Davis, instructor.
Location: Davis’ Shop Hours: 96 Fee: $175*
23695 1/23-5/8 M,T 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
Wood: lathe projects by design, Level II**
Prerequisite: Students should have prior woodworking or woodturning experience. Students will learn how to design a one of a kind project using the wood lathe and various hand tools. Students will learn the difference between faceplate turning vs spindle turning. Emphasis will be placed on Spindle turning and enhancing the smaller details. Instructors will work with students individually to develop new skills and improve old ones. *Students will be responsible for materials. Jim and Bill Wallace, instructors.
Location: Broad St. Hours: 48 Fee: $120*
23696 1/25-5/9 W 2-5 p.m. PAY BY 1/20
23697 1/25-5/9 W 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/20
Learn the history behind wood carving along with basic carving techniques, tool care, and safety measures. Students will learn the ancient art of relief carving as well as carving in the round. Students will learn how to sketch out their designs to create a one of a kind carving. Instruction will be given on an individual level based on students skill levels. Examples include wood spirits, walking sticks, relief carvings and chess pieces. *Students will be responsible for materials. Bill Wallace, instructor.
Location: Broad St. Hours: 48 Fee: $120*
23678 1/23-5/7 M 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
Students will learn the safe operation of various power tools including table saws, drill presses, jointers, planers, band saws, and lathes. Instructor will work with each student on an individual basis to customize a simple project. Some examples include end tables, stools, cradles and doll houses. This class is perfect for the beginning woodworker. *Students will be responsible for materials. Instructors: RD= Ron Driscoll, BW= Bill Wallace
Location: Broad St. Hours: 48 Fee: $120*
RD23679 1/19-5/10* TH 7-10 p.m. PAY BY 1/13 *will not meet on 4/5
Location: Broad St. Hours: 48 Fee: $120*
BW23680 1/23-5/7 M 2-5 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
Starting a small business is easy at ACC.
The SBC provides current or potential small business owners a variety of opportunities to increase their knowledge of small business management and the business start-up process. The center provides free, confidential counseling and referral services and free or low-cost classes, workshops, and seminars on business topics. Preregistration is required for all events.
Come visit the SBC located within ACC’s Burlington Center to seek advice and use our business resource library. The SBC has access to the Internet and NCLIVE (inter-library exchange) as well as government forms, publications, and information.
Seminars and workshops are offered on topics of interest to the business community. Examples are:
How to Write a Business Plan
Traits of Successful People
Basic Bookkeeping for Business Owners
Finding Money for Your Small Business
Selling to Tough Customers
How to Sell to Government Agencies
Low Cost Marketing Tips
What Business Owners Need to Know About Taxes
Introduction to Starting and Financing a Small Business
These FREE group counseling sessions are held monthly on Monday nights, 6-8 p.m. These sessions will answer questions about what is needed to start a small business in Alamance County. Call 506-4311 to find out when the next one is scheduled.
Proper accounting and recordkeeping is essential to be successful in business. Both computerized and manual accounting systems are included in our accounting course sequence. “Small Business Accounting” is an introduction to accounting terms and procedures in a manual/paper system. After learning the basics of accounting you can learn to maintain your records on the computer with the QuickBooks Pro accounting software package. Basic computer skills in a Windows environment are needed for the computer courses. For more information, call 506-4311.
Location: BC Hours: 18 Fee: $68
23498 2/28-3/15 TTH 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 2/23
Learn to maintain your records on the computer with the QuickBooks Pro accounting software package. Basic computer skills in a Windows environment are needed for this course. For more information, call 506-4311.
Location: BC Hours: 18 Fee: $68
23500 1/11-2/15 W 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/6
23502 4/11-5/16 W 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 4/6
This eight-week business planning course for potential and new small business owners will help you develop a comprehensive business plan and necessary business skills. Topics covered include realities of self-employment, personal and business budgeting, market and industry research, legal issues, cash flow and break-even projections, customer service, recordkeeping, and operations. You will learn by actively participating in the process rather than studying business theory. No prior business experience or coursework is needed. Call 506-4311 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 24 Fee: $68
23503 1/23-3/12 M 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
Small Business Owners’ Roundtable
The Business Owners’ Roundtable is a group of small business owners and managers who meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to share concerns, problems, and up-to-date information. Members of the Roundtable share a commitment to assist and support one another. Call 506-4312 for more information.
See listing under Computer Courses.
Need a Quick Response?
The SBC specializes in quick response to small business needs, so all courses and programs cannot be identified well in advance. For more information or a schedule of upcoming topics
visit our website at
http://www.alamancecc.edu/business_industry_services/small_bus_center,
contact us by e-mail at accsbc@alamancecc.edu or call us at 336 506-4311.
NEW! DecoCycle: Sustainable interior design
Learn to decorate, stage, or design a room with current designer styles and trends while being sustainable and eco-friendly; learn to take discarded items, and through the magic of recycling and redesign, transform them into something beautiful! This course is recommended for Green Builders and Realtors, who want to act as designer or staging agent to their individual projects. The course will also provide a foundation for individuals wanting to enter the Green design field, act as their own decorator, or learn tips and tricks of stagers and designers, all within an affordable budget. There will be field trips, including an instructor-guided tour of the High Point Furniture Market. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: BC Hours: 30 Fee: $110
23476 2/15-4/25 W 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 2/10
Biofuels (Biogas, Alcohol, Biodiesel)
This course will cover the evolving industry of sustainable renewable fuels (alcohol, biodiesel, methane and cellulose products) to replace fossil fuels (gasoline, diesel, natural gas and coal). Multimedia, lectures, presentations, laboratories, guest speakers and field trips will be used to share knowledge, skills and behaviors. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: T.S. Designs Hours: 24 Fee: $65
23477 2/8-3/28 W 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 2/3
This course is an introduction to Green Shelter Techniques. Course will cover design systems such as LEED and NC Healthybuilt homes. Alternative building materials and techniques and the safe and proper use of tools will also be discussed. Site consideration and modeling will be examined as well as foundations, walls, and roofs, and interior and exterior finish. Energy efficiency and integrated utilities (water, waste, food, and energy) will be covered. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: T.S. Designs Hours: 24 Fee: $65
23478 2/4-3/24 SA 9 a.m.-12 noon PAY BY 2/1
Renewable energy is on everyone’s mind today as concerns over global warming and conventional fuel grab headlines. This course takes the mystery out of renewable energies, and explains solar energy, wind energy, and energy from biomass. Students will learn how energy conversion affects the environment, and the benefits of renewable energy on air pollution and global climate change. Discussions will cover the technologies used for collecting renewable energy and converting it into thermal or electrical energy. By the end of the course students should feel prepared to contribute to the design and selection of renewable energy systems. Multimedia, lectures, presentations, laboratories, guest speakers and field trips will be utilized to share knowledge, skills and behaviors. Call 506-4200 for more information.
Location: T.S. Designs Hours: 24 Fee: $65
23479 2/6-3/26 M 6-9 p.m. PAY BY 2/1
Teacher Renewal Credits/Teacher Assistant/Substitute Teaching 506-4200
ACC is committed to offering high quality courses that enhance the professional development of teachers, teacher assistants, substitutes, counselors, librarians, and parents. We offer opportunities for both licensed and non-licensed personnel.
The following is a sample list of courses offered:
A Balanced Literacy Classroom
Classroom Management Through Conflict Resolution
Controlling Stress in Your Classroom
Current Trends in the Teaching of Reading
Developing Writers in the Early Elementary Grades
Economics for the High School Teacher
Effective Teaching Practices
Getting the Right Start in Reading
Integrating the Internet and WebQuests with the NC Standard Course of Study
Introduction to Exceptional Children
Modern Classroom Management & Discipline Strategies
Modern Methods for Inviting Students to Learn
Remedial Reading Strategies
Strategies for Independent Reading
Teaching Classes with the Inclusion of Exceptional Children
Teaching Learning Strategies & Study Skills
Using Manipulatives to Teach Middle School Math
Using Microsoft Office in the Classroom
Using Music to Supplement Reading in the Elementary Classroom
Utilizing Technology for Reading Instruction
Substitute Teacher/Effective Teacher Training
This 30 hour course is designed to prepare learners to enter a school setting as a substitute teacher and fill the role of the regular instructor in the classroom and as a staff member. Learners will engage in a variety of activities that will enhance their awareness of challenges encountered by today’s youth and enable them to recognize and develop appropriate learning activities.
Location: BC Hours: 30 Fee: $123
23480 2/8-4/11 W 9 a.m.-12 noon PAY BY 2/3
23481 2/7-4/10 T 5-8 p.m. PAY BY 2/2
This program is for individuals whose objective is to become a teacher assistant, who wish to be effective in the classroom, and who desire a better understanding of how students learn. This 96-hour course, along with a successful completion of the COMPASS, ASSET, or WORKKEYS exam, fulfills the requirements in North Carolina to become a teacher assistant. No previous college education or teaching experience is necessary.
Topics for this course include:
The Role and Skills of the Teacher Assistant
How Students Learn: Memory and Understanding
Classroom Techniques to Use with Students
Questioning, Feedback, and When to Intervene
Supporting Student’s Personal Skills
Dealing with Difficult Situations
Using Technology in the Classroom
Effective Teaching Practices
How to Support Students’ Learning in Grammar, Phonics and Writing
Location: BC Hours: 96 Fee: $178
23482 1/21-5/12 SA 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PAY BY 1/18
23483 2/6-4/19 MTTH 9 a.m.-12 noon PAY BY 2/1
NEW! TEACHING SMART: USING SMARTBoards for INSTRUCTION
You do not need to have a SMARTBoard to benefit from this course. We will focus on using the SMARTBoard and SMART Notebook software as a tool for teachers to plan interactive lessons where their students are actively involved in learning. Examples of lessons, activities and learning games will be included, as well as resources for lessons that will help save the teacher time and get students excited about learning. Participants will complete a homework activity that will be shared during the last session.
Location: ACC Hours: 10 Fee: $68
23484 4/16-4/30 M 4-7:30 p.m. PAY BY 4/11
Continuing Education Online
Online courses such as the ones below offer 2.4 CEUs:
The Classroom Computer
Using the Internet in the Classroom
Language Development in Childhood
Understanding Adolescents and Solving Classroom Discipline Problems
There is a large
selection of computer software and
Web design courses that may count towards technology credits.
Online classes begin on
January
19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18
and continue for six weeks:
Visit www.ed2go.com/alamance