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Career Development and Enhancement

Advanced Teaching Online
In the 21st century, half of all learning will be online. The opportunities are tremendous for teaching online. Discover how to plan, develop and teach an online course. Take home a ten-step model for developing your online course. Experience one of the most advanced online classrooms for teachers. Learn how to create online audio lectures with slide shows. Find out how self quizzes enhance learning. See an animation, drop-and-drop exercise, and dynamite welcome pages. Engage in online discussion with other teachers. An instructor's book, Advanced Teaching Online, is included. Note: This is an online, instructor-led class. You must have internet access and audio (speakers) to participate. In the online classroom, you will listen to audio lectures, view slides and even take optional quizzes to test yourself. Post comments in the online discussion with your fellow participants and the instructor. Your instructor logs on once a day to answer questions and join in on the discussion. Participate anytime day or night, as little or as often as you like.

Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Mar 22-Mar 26
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.71 | Fee: $195
Status: New
Instructor(s): Staff

Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Apr 19-Apr 23
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.72 | Fee: $195
Status: New
Instructor(s): Staff

Assertiveness for Personal and Career Success
The purpose of this course is to assist students in expressing thoughts and feelings to others, and asking for and getting others to respect their basic rights and needs. This course will build on existing strengths and improve overall ability to assert yourself in a persistent way that presents you with an attitude that is positive, confident, appropriate, and acceptable to others. Prior to the first class, each participant must complete the exercise that is sent with the course confirmation.

Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Jan 25-Jan 28
Time: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.10 | Fee: $99
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Florence Powers

Build a Wardrobe on a Budget
Do you always wear the same outfit, with the same shoes, with the same handbag and jewelry? Do you have clothes in your closet that you like, but don't seem to go with anything else? Starting a career wardrobe on a budget, but overwhelmed by all the choices? Need help in putting outfits together from clothes you already own? Dig yourself out of that fashion rut! Diana Seaman, fashion industry veteran and Certified Image Consultant, will give you advice on using what you already own to build a wardrobe. Learn to mix and match items and to use color to make an impact. Learn to use accessories to make each outfit unique and stylish. Get more mileage from what you already own, and learn what to buy to add versatility and style to your wardrobe. Bring questions about your major wardrobe dilemmas. Plan to have fun, and leave with tips that will give you more mileage from your clothes.

Dates: Wednesday, Feb 3-Feb 10
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.36 | Fee: $79
Status: New
Instructor: Diana Seaman

Building Online Communities in Cyberspace
In the online classroom the relationships and interactions among people are the primary generators of learning. Come learn how to build online communities with the foremost authorities and authors of the popular book by the same title. Acquire a new understanding of redefining community in cyberspace. Find out the importance of a learning community. Learn about dialogue as inquiry, negotiating discussion guidelines, and inter-group and other forms of collaboration. Book is included in course fee. Note: This is an online, instructor-led class. You must have internet access and audio (speakers) to participate. In the online classroom, you will listen to audio lectures, view slides and even take optional quizzes to test yourself. Post comments in the online discussion with your fellow participants and the instructor. Your instructor logs on once a day to answer questions and join in on the discussion. Participate anytime day or night, as little or as often as you like.

Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Mar 8-Mar 12
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.74 | Fee: $195
Status: New
Instructor(s): Staff
Diana Seaman
Instructor, Office of Community and Professional Education, University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies

Business Etiquette
Business etiquette is made up of significantly more important things than knowing which fork to use at lunch with a client. People may feel that if you can't be trusted not to embarrass yourself in business situations, you may lack the self-control necessary to be good at what you do. Etiquette is about presenting yourself with the kind of polish that shows you can be taken seriously. Etiquette is also about being comfortable around people and making them comfortable around you! This course covers basic business etiquette skills such as networking for success, making great first impressions, minimizing nervousness, business card use, remembering names, handshakes, introductions, conversation, the business lunch, alcoholic beverages, tipping, email and electronic etiquette, office etiquette, basic international etiquette, written thank-you notes and more. This course will teach you how to train corporate employees in business etiquette.

Dates: Tuesday, Feb 23-Mar 16
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.31 | Fee: $219 | CEUs: 1.2
Status: New
Instructor: Michele Madore

Certified Wedding Planner
Become a recognized Professional Certified Wedding Planner! This 40 hour course includes planning, coordinating and directing weddings as well as a study of business structure, documentation information, contracts, how to work with vendors, marketing and how to work with prospective brides and grooms. Fee includes textbook, online access, workbooks, testing and national certification from the Wedding Planning Institute.

Dates: Tuesday, Thursday, Mar 2-Apr 22
Time: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.83 | Fee: $795 | CEUs: 4.0
Status: Scheduled
Instructor(s): Staff
Michele Madore
Certified Etiquette Consultant, Certified Trainer for The Character Counts Coalition

Children's Etiquette Program-Complete Guide
A Complete Guide to Training 1st - 5th Grade Children The Children's Etiquette Program will give you the knowledge and skills to train children ages five and up in manners and etiquette. Each week we will take a step-by-step approach in how to train children in introductions, greetings, first impressions, basic manners, formal and informal dining skills, how to write thank you notes, telephone etiquette and more. We will experience a four-course formal instructional meal at The Jefferson Hotel on the final week.

Dates: Monday, Jan 25-Feb 15
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.30 | Fee: $279 | CEUs: 1.2
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Michele Madore

Designing Online Instruction
Learn about the online instructional environment, envisioning your online course, developing a web course, phases of design and development, design guidelines and more. Discover the principles behind the adoption of technology innovation and the nature of the online learning environment. Then get tips for planning your online course, identifying resources and design guidelines. Discuss the phases of design and development and models, motivating student-student interaction, and managing interaction. Get the latest information on copyright issues, assessment and evaluation. Your instructor is co-author of the book Faculty Guide to Moving Teaching and Learning to the Web (included in class fee). Note: This is an online, instructor-led class. You must have internet access and audio (speakers) to participate. In the online classroom, you will listen to audio lectures, view slides and even take optional quizzes to test yourself. Post comments in the online discussion with your fellow participants and the instructor. Your instructor logs on once a day to answer questions and join in on the discussion. Participate anytime day or night, as little or as often as you like.

Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, May 3-May 7
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.73 | Fee: $195
Status: New
Instructor(s): Staff
Michele Madore
Certified Etiquette Consultant, Certified Trainer for The Character Counts Coalition

Developing Green Buildings
Get the theoretical and technical know-how to excel as a green professional in the new economy. Acquire an introduction to sustainability and how it lays the foundation for a deeper understanding of the green building process, including the renovation and redesign of older buildings. Practical tools and techniques are interwoven through the course to provide comprehensive training. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible and prepared to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam. Taught by the U.S. Green Building Council. Note: This is an online, instructor-led class. You must have internet access and audio (speakers) to participate.

Dates: Monday, Feb 1-Mar 29
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.66 | Fee: $695
Status: New
Instructor(s): Staff
Michele Madore
Certified Etiquette Consultant, Certified Trainer for The Character Counts Coalition
Dates: Thursday, Apr 1-May 27
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.67 | Fee: $695
Status: New
Instructor(s): Staff
Michele Madore
Certified Etiquette Consultant, Certified Trainer for The Character Counts Coalition

Distinguish Yourself from the Competition
Learn practical business etiquette strategies that will enable you to outpace the competition. Etiquette knowledge and effective soft skills have always been a valuable business tool. Developing proper civility skills affords the opportunity for success. This class trains participants to utilize leadership skills that will help project confidence and authority. Topics include how to make an entrance and work the room; proper introductions and effective networking; business card protocol; remembering names; and introduction to dining. Skills acquired during the seminar will serve as a catalyst for improved career enhancement and marketability.

Dates: Wednesday, Mar 3-Mar 17
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.78 | Fee: $129
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Jacquelyn Thomas

EKG Technician Certification Program
This comprehensive 50 hour certification program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the ASPT-Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam and other National Certification Exams. This course includes important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, laboratory assisting, electrocardiography and echocardiography. Additionally, students will practice with equipment and perform hands-on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices.

Dates: Tuesday, Thursday, Mar 23-May 11
Time: 6:00 PM-9:30 PM
CRN: MED210.02 | Fee: $1,099 | CEUs: 5.0
Status: Scheduled
Instructor(s): Staff
Jacquelyn Small Thomas
The Etiquette and Protocol School, Certified Protocol Consultant

Enhancing Self-Management Skills
Enhance your personal development skills in time management, stress management, and your knowledge and skills with Emotional Intelligence. This three-session course will allow you to focus on one topic in detail for more comprehension and understanding. Learn some practical tips in time management to gain more control over your schedule. Define stress, identify causes of stress and physical effects, determine your stresses, and identify stress management techniques. Finally, recognize data in feelings by understanding and applying Emotional Intelligence to make better decisions and build better relationships with co-workers, customers and friends.

Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Feb 22-Feb 24
Time: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.11 | Fee: $79
Status: New
Instructor: Florence Powers

Executive Close: Selling Skills from the Oval Office
Do you want to improve your sales skills? There's no better place to learn than the Oval Office! The President of the United States is the most recognized position in the world. The success or failure of each President has been his ability to control the Congress he inherited, maintain his vision of the country's needs and hopes, and doing all this with the full knowledge that more of his friends than enemies wanted his job. The characteristics demonstrated by both the obscure and most popular occupants of the Oval Office have striking similarities to the skills needed to be successful in the art of sales and closing techniques. This class provides a historical perspective of some of the greatest salesmen in our country, and how they were able to use their abilities to mold the role of the President. Understanding and learning these skills will help you become a better salesperson!

Dates: Monday, Mar 1-Mar 29
Time: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.02 | Fee: $139 | CEUs: 0.8
Status: New
Instructor: Steven Emerson

Got Problems? Get Solutions! 5 Steps to Creative S
This one evening course teaches you to find solutions to small and large problems that eat your day and zap your energy. Issues are a part of life and come from nowhere. They render teams totally ineffective and stop progress. Successful managers proactively address them and find solutions as quickly as possible. What's needed for proactive success? Creativity, innovative thinking and perspectives from teams are the keys. Learn to solve complex issues with thorough and practical problem-solving skills like thinking out of the box, brainstorming with useful results, handling failure, eliminating fear of looking and sounding foolish, and having everyone participate in the process. Using teams' imagination brings solutions you need. It gives teams ownership to make changes and eliminate problems. This interactive, fast paced and entertaining workshop led by Smokie Sizemore teaches tools and skills managers use to solve problems. A workbook and resource materials are included. You can use them to inspire, manage, and improve productivity in your workforce.

Date: Monday, Feb 8
Time: 7:00 PM-9:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.28 | Fee: $49 | CEUs: 0.3
Status: New
Instructor: Smokie Sizemore

Introduction to Business Law
This course will present a broad introduction to the legal environment of business in the United States. You will develop a basic understanding of various areas of law including contract law, consumer law, employment law, internet law, international law, anti-trust law, and government regulations. Discuss and debate legal concepts introduced in the text and in cases assigned by the instructor. Cases will be drawn from both state and federal courts. Students should purchase the textbook, Business Law Today, from the instructor on the first night of class ($50).

Dates: Monday, Wednesday, Feb 8-Apr 19
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.97 | Fee: $399 | CEUs: 6.0
Schedule Note: No class Feb. 15
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Jim Maxwell

Jobs for Life Training
Jobs for Life training is intended to help you engage in a journey - a journey from unemployment to employment or from under-employment to better employment. This 16 session interactive course is a combination of classroom instruction, and individual and group application activities. Discover timeless biblical principles concerning work and the ways those principles are applied in the marketplace. Sessions will help you to: understand the value and impact of positive character in the workplace; discover your gifts, talents and abilities; develop clear job and career objectives; create a realistic and achievable road map (professional/vocational plan) for your journey; practice targeted behavior interview questions; learn effective communication skills; acquire effective job search skills; create a practical resume; be introduced to available community service resources; learn from employers how to retain a job through effective customer satisfaction; understand the value of employee evaluations and ways to advance in a career. By the end of this class you will have all you need to find meaningful employment and engage on a journey that will lead you to a healthy and productive life.

Dates: Tuesday, Thursday, Feb 9-Apr 1
Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.60 | Fee: $399 | CEUs: 1.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Flora Cardwell

Keys to Telecommuting Success
Telecommuting is becoming the 'mainstay of corporate America', according to a recent MSNBC story. Telecommuters are 25% more productive than people who work in an office - which means your company is more profitable! Come discover the keys to making telecommuting a success for you and your organization. This class is designed for those new to telecommuting and those already working from home. Includes a 100 page guide to telecommuting. Note: This is an online, instructor-led class. You must have internet access and audio (speakers) to participate. In the online classroom, you will listen to audio lectures, view slides and even take optional quizzes to test yourself. Post comments in the online discussion with your fellow participants and the instructor. Your instructor logs on once a day to answer questions and join in on the discussion. Participate anytime day or night, as little or as often as you like.

Dates: Monday, Feb 1-Mar 1
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.80 | Fee: $145
Status: Scheduled
Instructor(s): Staff
Flora Cardwell
Instructor, Office of Community and Professional Education, University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies

Leadership in Unpredictable Times
After the economic meltdown, the business landscape will never be the same. In these unprecedented times, leaders will need unprecedented skills. Leaders have always needed extraordinary traits; however, the ability to adapt and think differently has never been more important. This course is designed to help business leaders understand and hone their Adaptive Capacity Skills. This is a learned skill that improves with practice. In this interactive workshop, you will reach deep within yourself to bring your adaptive skills to the surface and develop a personal PPPLAN(TM).

Date: Thursday, Feb 4
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.46 | Fee: $49 | CEUs: 0.2
Status: New
Instructor: Carol Muratore
Date: Thursday, Mar 4
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.47 | Fee: $49 | CEUs: 0.2
Status: New
Instructor: Carol Muratore
Date: Thursday, Apr 1
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.48 | Fee: $49 | CEUs: 0.2
Status: New
Instructor: Carol Muratore

Leadership Issues in Telecommuting
Transition your organization's leadership! Work smarter, leaner, and better with enhanced customer service and top talent. Discuss leadership issues in telecommuting and how to deal with problems as they arise. Includes the instructor's fascinating book, 'Nine Shift: Work, Life and Education in the 21st Century.' Note: This is an online, instructor-led class. You must have internet access and audio (speakers) to participate. In the online classroom, you will listen to audio lectures, view slides and even take optional quizzes to test yourself. Post comments in the online discussion with your fellow participants and the instructor. Your instructor logs on once a day to answer questions and join in on the discussion. Participate anytime day or night, as little or as often as you like.

Dates: Thursday, Apr 1-Apr 29
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.82 | Fee: $195
Status: Scheduled
Instructor(s): Staff
Carol Muratore
Executive Vice President and COO for Home Care Delivered, Inc.; Past President and CEO, McKesson Corp Extended Care; Board member for Bon Secours Health Systems and Professional Women in Healthcare; professional speaker on leadership, diversity and generational topics.

Medical Billing and Coding Professional
Medical Billing and Coding is one of the fastest growing careers in the health care industry today! The need for professionals that understand how to code health care services and procedures for third party insurance reimbursement is growing substantially. Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices and other health care providers all depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement. This 70 hour course offers the skill needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims, complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. This course covers the following areas: CPT (introduction, guidelines, evaluation and management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (introduction and guidelines), and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursement. Students will learn how to find the service codes using coding manuals. After obtaining the suggested practical work experience, students who complete this course could be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC or CPC-H - Apprentice); the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/or other National Certification Exams.

Dates: Tuesday, Thursday, Mar 16-May 25
Time: 6:00 PM-9:30 PM
CRN: MED210.03 | Fee: $1,599 | CEUs: 7.0
Status: Scheduled
Instructor(s): Staff
Carol Muratore
Executive Vice President and COO for Home Care Delivered, Inc.; Past President and CEO, McKesson Corp Extended Care; Board member for Bon Secours Health Systems and Professional Women in Healthcare; professional speaker on leadership, diversity and generational topics.

Navigating the Multi-Generational Workplace
It is a strategic advantage to retain experienced talent while attracting the younger tech savvy generations. For the first time in the history of the industrialized world, four generations of people are finding themselves working side by side. Organizations also find unique marketing challenges trying to reach people with so many different generational perspectives and values. Explore ideas to satisfy the needs of the established Baby Boomers and Traditionalists, while also attracting and retaining the talented tech savvy Gen X and Millennial employees. Generational marketing techniques are also covered and the traps to avoid. With education and communication, the generational gaps can be bridged and successfully navigated. This is a fun topic that takes a look at the past and the future in order to ensure that all generations are appreciated, valued and optimized in the workplace and the marketplace. This course will also help managers and human resource professionals who are faced with managing across multiple generations in the workplace. SHRM: 0.6

Dates: Thursday, Feb 11-Feb 25
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.42 | Fee: $139 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Carol Muratore
Dates: Thursday, Mar 11-Mar 25
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.41 | Fee: $139 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Carol Muratore
Dates: Thursday, Apr 15-Apr 29
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.43 | Fee: $139 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Carol Muratore

Networking and the Stand-Up Food Function
Whether it's a social cocktail party or a business stand-up food function, knowing how to network and work a room is probably the most important thing you can do to achieve personal and professional success. Finessing the cocktail party with ease, grace and confidence should be the goal to make a positive first impression and make connections with people. Learn how to work the room in any situation, the proper way to introduce yourself and others, conversation techniques, handling food and drink properly, networking and handing out business cards, awkward situations and how to handle them, and much more!

Date: Thursday, Feb 11
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.32 | Fee: $79 | CEUs: 0.3
Status: New
Instructor: Michele Madore

Pharmacy Technician Program
This comprehensive 50 hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Boards' PTCB Exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings - working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement.

Dates: Tuesday, Thursday, Mar 23-May 11
Time: 6:00 PM-9:30 PM
CRN: MED210.01 | Fee: $1,099 | CEUs: 5.0
Status: Scheduled
Instructor(s): Staff
Michele Madore
Certified Etiquette Consultant, Certified Trainer for The Character Counts Coalition

Project Your Best Image
Do you need a style update? Don't know what looks good on you? Does shopping always seem overwhelming and exhausting? Learn to project your best image every day! Learn what styles fit and flatter your unique figure. Find out which colors you should wear to enhance your skin tone. Get tips for makeup and hair styles that can bring out your best features. Streamline your morning routine to products and outfits that make you look and feel great! We will find out what your personal style is and refine it to bring out your best image. Get tips on accessorizing, solving fit dilemmas, and organizing your closet.

Dates: Thursday, Feb 18-Feb 25
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.35 | Fee: $79
Status: New
Instructor: Diana Seaman

Real Estate Appraisal Principles and Procedures
Are you interested in becoming a Real Estate Appraiser? Join this introductory course to the real estate appraisal and valuation profession. Gain working knowledge, real world experiences, and an understanding of real estate valuation processes, real estate markets, property types, legal and regulatory environment, financial and investment analysis, real estate trends, procedures, and industry developments. Students should purchase Real Estate Appraisal Principles and Procedures, 7th edition, ISBN 978-0-324-65261-1.

Dates: Wednesday, Feb 3-Apr 7
Time: 5:00 PM-7:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.40 | Fee: $299 | CEUs: 2.5
Status: New
Instructor: Otis Jarvis

Real Estate Market Analysis
Do you work in the real estate industry? Or are you trying to get into that field? Need to earn some continuing education units? This course is designed to give you the tools needed to properly collect and analyze market data. Explore markets, sub-markets, market segmentation, supply side analysis, demand analysis, and the importance of market analysis to the theory or highest and best use. Students should purchase Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use, 2004 Hondros Learning, ISBN 978-1-59844-089-8.

Dates: Monday, Feb 1-Apr 5
Time: 5:00 PM-7:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.44 | Fee: $299 | CEUs: 2.5
Status: New
Instructor: Otis Jarvis

Real Estate Statistics Modeling and Finance
Explore both theory and practice or statistics, real estate finance, and valuation modeling. This class facilitates practical applications in statistical analysis, and presents real estate markets, terms of financing, and real-world examples of how financing affects the value of real property. Students should purchase Statistics Modeling and Finance, 2009 Hondros Learning, ISBN 978-1-59844-104-8.

Dates: Thursday, Feb 4-Mar 25
Time: 5:00 PM-7:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.45 | Fee: $259 | CEUs: 2.0
Status: New
Instructor: Otis Jarvis

Restaurant Law
Restaurant Law is an essential course for anyone contemplating operation a restaurant or working in one. The restaurant as a business encompasses standard legal concepts from business law, yet requires a deeper understanding of specific issues dealing with the business and management of the restaurant. Management, human resources and legal issues of managing employees, federal and state regulations, insurance, OSHA, duty of care and liability issues, legal responsibilities to customers, legal concerns in serving food and beverages, and legal aspects of safety and security management will all be addressed. The teaching methodologies will include student involvement, role playing, research and case studies. Students should purchase Restaurant Law Basics, ISBN 0-471-40272-9.

Dates: Wednesday, Feb 3-Apr 21
Time: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.85 | Fee: $329 | CEUs: 3.0
Status: New
Instructor: Marni Pilafian

Starting a Food Business
This course will take the experiential approach gained by a local entrepreneur into the art of beginning a food business. Everything from starting a restaurant to opening a production facility will be reviewed. Issues that will be considered include how to get a concept off the ground, and how to begin marketing plans for introduction into the grocery or food service markets. The steps required to become licensed, and subsequently insured as a viable food business will also be examined. You will also learn the health regulations associated with federal and state authorities. Guest speakers from a variety of food businesses will provide additional information on their specific area of knowledge.

Dates: Monday, Feb 1-Apr 26
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.01 | Fee: $259
Schedule Note: No class Feb. 15
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Richard Ryder

Supervising Telecommuters
You can supervise people from a distance better than people working down the hall from you in an office! But you have to supervise telecommuters differently than office workers. Telecommuters boost your organization's profitability. It allows you to recruit the best people regardless of where they live. Tour a model virtual office. Then take away the 4 core management practices to supervise telecommuters for a win-win for both your employees and management. Includes a 112 page manual. Note: This is an online, instructor-led class. You must have internet access and audio (speakers) to participate. In the online classroom, you will listen to audio lectures, view slides and even take optional quizzes to test yourself. Post comments in the online discussion with your fellow participants and the instructor. Your instructor logs on once a day to answer questions and join in on the discussion. Participate anytime day or night, as little or as often as you like.

Dates: Monday, Mar 1-Mar 29
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.81 | Fee: $175
Status: Scheduled
Instructor(s): Staff
Richard Ryder
Instructor, Office of Community and Professional Education, University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies

Supervisory and Leadership Certificate
Your employees are your most valuable resources. Ensuring the efficiency of your team is the key to your success and is your most important responsibility. Get practical, easy to understand and insightful methods for new and even experienced supervisors and managers. Learn about effective delegation, performance management, and writing performance reviews. Discuss the specifics of the supervisor's role and responsibilities, and strategies for improving your overall effectiveness as a leader. Take home practical information along with tips and techniques that can be applied at your job immediately. Note: This is an online, instructor-led class. You must have internet access and audio (speakers) to participate. In the online classroom, you will listen to audio lectures, view slides and even take optional quizzes to test yourself. Post comments in the online discussion with your fellow participants and the instructor. Your instructor logs on once a day to answer questions and join in on the discussion. Participate anytime day or night, as little or as often as you like.

Dates: Monday, Feb 1-Mar 29
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.68 | Fee: $395
Status: New
Instructor(s): Staff
Richard Ryder
Instructor, Office of Community and Professional Education, University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies
Dates: Thursday, Apr 1-May 27
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.69 | Fee: $395
Status: New
Instructor(s): Staff
Richard Ryder
Instructor, Office of Community and Professional Education, University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies

The Psychology of Happiness
Do you want to keep your employees happy? Are you searching for ways to maintain a positive attitude for yourself and others? For years psychologists and counselors have focused upon what makes people unhappy. In the past few years they have finally started to research what makes us happy! This course describes and explains what people find helpful in making them content. Contemporary studies from neuroscience have enriched this field and the results and applications are presented here. Additionally, this course identifies, applies and illustrates seven dynamic rules to invite happiness. This course would be helpful for mental health clinicians, social scientists, and for those who want to help others or themselves understand the art and science or a more positive attitude.

Dates: Tuesday, Jan 26-Feb 2
Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.05 | Fee: $49
Status: New
Instructor: Ronald Bullis

What Do I Want to Do When I Grow Up?
A Life Transition Seminar! Ready to scrap the traditional career? Maybe you're ready to retire but want to stay challenged, or maybe you can't afford to totally kick back. Maybe you are just tired of the corporate life and want to do something more fulfilling with your life. Maybe you've had a midlife 'awakening' and realize it's time to pursue your passion, but you're not quite sure what it is or how to get there. This seminar will help you with all elements needed to get on the right track - personal goals and vision, skills, likes/dislikes, financial needs, health considerations, and action planning. Come explore these elements with other like-minded people in this powerful workshop series and you'll be well prepared to shape a future based on well considered choices.

Dates: Wednesday, Feb 17-Mar 3
Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.18 | Fee: $139 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Don Miller
Dates: Wednesday, Mar 31-Apr 14
Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.19 | Fee: $139 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Don Miller

You're On the Air! How to Make it in Voice-Overs
Voice-overs are hot today! You don't have to be an actor to get voice-over work. With notable talents such as James Earl Jones, Linda Hunt and Donald Sutherland lending their voices to commercials, films and videos, one would think it would be next to impossible to break into this field. Not so! In this class you'll learn about an exciting new way to get around the competition and actually turn voice-overs into a thriving full or part-time business! Brian Thon, a professional voice-over artiest, will discuss voice-over technique and will introduce students to the voice-over business as a whole. He will talk about the numerous opportunities, the income potential, and the all-important demo and how to have it produced. You'll step up to the microphone to do some practice recording, and best of all, hear the results!

Date: Saturday, Mar 20
Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
CRN: BUS210.12 | Fee: $69 | CEUs: 0.2
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Brian Thon

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Programs of Study
Personal Enrichment
Animal Studies
Au Pair Enrichment
Communications and Writing
Culinary Arts
Fit-N-Well
Foreign Language
History
Home and Garden
Leisure and Wellness
Music and Dance
Personal Finance
Photography
Sports and Games
The Arts
Youth Programs
Professional Development
Career Development and Enhancement
Communications and Writing
Computer Skills
Institute on Philanthropy
Interior Decorating
Landscape Design
Music and Dance
Personal Finance

Certificate & Program Details
Center for Career Management
Au Pair Enrichment Program
Culinary Arts Program
Fitness Instructional Program
Home Inspection Training
Institute on Philanthropy
Interior Design Certificate
Landscape Design Certificate
Online Classes/Certification
SAT Preparation Program


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