DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Sept. 9, 2010) - Daytona State College presents the following calendar of events for October 2010.
Events are open to the public and free of charge, unless otherwise noted.
Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. VIEW FULL SCHEDULE
Word 2007, VBA Programming
Presented by the Center for Business and Industry at Daytona State College, this one-day course is designed to give experienced Word users proficiency in the Visual Basic Editor (VBE), Word objects, basic VBA programming, control structures, debuggin tools, advanced VBA programming, and event handling. The course fee is $95 and includes a student workbook with a CD-ROM containing the lab files used in class. Registration deadline: Sept. 30.
Daytona Beach Campus, Bldg. 110, Rm. 248
1200 W. Int'l Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
For additional information call (386) 506-4224 or parkerj@DaytonaState.edu.
Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Excel 2007, Basic
Presented by the Center for Business and Industry at Daytona State College, this one-day course provides competency in the basic functions and features of Excel 2007. After an introduction to spreadsheet terminology and Excel's window components, students will learn how to use the Help system and navigate worksheets and workbooks. Then they will enter and edit text, values, formulas, and pictures, and they will save workbooks in various formats. Students will also move and copy data, learn about absolute and relative references, and work with ranges, rows, and columns. This course also covers simple functions, basic formatting techniques, and printing. Finally, students will create and modify charts, and learn how to manage large workbooks. The course fee is $85 and includes a student workbook with a CD-ROM containing the lab files used in class. Registration deadline: Oct. 19.
Daytona Beach Campus, Bldg. 110, Rm. 248
1200 W. Int'l Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
For additional information call (386) 506-4224 or parkerj@DaytonaState.edu.
Continuing and Community Interest Educaiton
Sept. 20 - Nov. 8, 6 - 8 p.m.
Beginning Conversational Spanish
Presented by the Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College. Learn the fundamentals of speaking Spanish while learning aboout Spanish culture. This course introduces day-do-day, common phrases in the Spanish language. No test. No papers. Learn for enjoyment or business applications. Classes meet on consecutive Mondays. Instructor: Lourdes Colon. Cost: $124.
Daytona Beach Campus, Bldg. 110, Rm. 249
1200 W. Int'l Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
For additional information call (386) 506-3858 or e-mail kristb@DaytonaState.edu.
Sept. 23 - Nov. 11, 6 - 8 p.m.
Intermediate Conversational Spanish
Presented by the Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College. Build on vocabulary and skills and continue to expand your knowledge and application of Spanish.Classes meet on consecutive Thursdays. Instructor: Lourdes Colon. Cost: $124.
Daytona Beach Campus, Bldg. 110, Rm. 249
1200 W. Int'l Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
For additional information call (386) 506-3858 or e-mail kristb@DaytonaState.edu.
Sept. 23 - Nov. 11, 6 - 8 p.m.
Beginning Conversational Spanish
Presented by the Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College. Learn the fundamentals of speaking Spanish while learning aboout Spanish culture. This course introduces day-do-day, common phrases in the Spanish language. No test. No papers. Learn for enjoyment or business applications. Classes meet on consecutive Thursdays. Instructor: Martha Diaz. Cost: $124.
Deltona Campus, Portable 105
2351 Providence Blvd., Deltona
For additional information call (386) 506-3858 or e-mail kristb@DaytonaState.edu.
Sept. 27- Oct. 1, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building Analyst Professional Certification
The Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College has teamed up with the Institute of Envelope Science to help you position yourself to be on the leading edge of the energy efficiency/green movement by being certified to provide Home Performance Testing. Learn the fundamentals of how a residential building works as a system and how to use the latest building science technology to help solve heating, cooling and air leakage problems. This course will teach how to evaluate the energy performance, comfort and safety of a house through a comprehensive, whole-house diagnostic procedure. Cost: $1,800. (Funding subsidies may be available for this course through the Center for Business Excellence. For businesses, call (386) 323-7079 for details on qualification.)
Daytona Beach Campus, Bldg. 110, Rm. 249
For additional information call (386) 506-3858 or e-mail kristb@DaytonaState.edu.
Oct. 23 & 24, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Certified Pool Operator Training Course
Presented by the Center for Community and Professional Education at Daytona State College, this two-day course is designed to provide the knowledge necessary to safely and efficiently manage and operate swimming pools and spas. Upon completion of this course, the student must demonstrate knowledge of the topics covered in the CPO course, outlined below, by successfully answering 75% of the questions on the National Swimming Pool Foundation written CPO certification exam. The course fee is $275 including text book.
Daytona Beach Campus, Bldg. 110, Rm. 112
1200 W. Int'l Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
For additional information call (386) 506-3858 or kristb@DaytonaState.edu.
Principles, Practices and Law for Salespersons
Satisfy your pre-licensing educational requirements to become a real estate salesperson. This course will review theoretical, practical and legal aspects of real estate. Students must score at least a 70 percent on the final course exam to qualify for the Florida real estate examination for salespersons. Hours: 63. Fee: $299.00 Textbook required.
Pre-Licensing Education for Brokers
Hours: 72
Fee: $249.00 Textbook required
Florida Real Estate Exam Prep
Intense crash course to review for state exam.
Fee: $69.00
Florida Reactivation Course
Fee: $149.00
Post-Licensing Education for Sales Associates
Build on the basics of real estate to sharpen your sales skills. This post-licensing education is a requirement for the initial license renewal.
Hours: 45
Fee: $159.00 Textbook required
Post-Licensing Education for Real Estate Brokers
Hours: 60- 2 Sessions 30 hrs each
1) Management 2) Investment
Fee: $189.00 per 30 hr session Textbooks Required
Real Estate Continuing Education for Salespersons & Brokers
This course meets the renewal requirements for salespersons and brokers who have satisfied initial licensure requirements. Hours: 14. Fee: $$49.00 Textbook Required
Elements of Life Insurance Intermediate DOI # 40321 Off #863884
Presented by the Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College. An online continuing education courses for the insurance industry. {Can be applied to the 2-14, 2-15, 2-16 and 2-18 licenses} Cost: $99.
Online. For additional information call (386) 506-3858.
4-40 to 2-20 Pre-Licensing General Lines Conversion
Presented by the Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College. This course is designed for self-motivated students with little time to attend classes and who have some basic computer skills. Course is is designed to prepare the student to become a licensed insurance property and casualty agent without the loss of production income and time. Pre-requisite - complete at least one-year of responsible insurance duties as a licensed and appointed Customer Service Representive (4-40) in either commercial or personal lines of property and casualty insurance. Cost: $300, course #71000, Offering #886607.
Online. For additional information call (386) 506-3858.
Pre-Licensing Property & Casualty (General Lines) 2-20
Presented by the Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College. This course is designed for self-motivated students with little time to attend classes and who have some basic computer skills. Course is approved by the Florida Department of Insurance and meets State requirements for those wanting to sit for the State 2-20 licensing exam. Topics covered include: Automobile, Property Insurance, Inland Marine, Crime, Workers Compensation, General Liability, Health Insurance, Aviation and State Law. Final exam online. Cost: $499, course #68766, offering #872701.
Online. For additional information call (386) 506-3858.
Health Savings Accounts and the Medicare Drug Benefit #57234
Presented by the Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College. An online continuing education courses for the insurance industry. Cost: $49.
Online. For additional information call (386) 506-3858.
Elements of Health Insurance Intermediate DOI # 40322 Off #863885
Presented by the Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College. An online continuing education courses for the insurance industry. {Can be applied to the 2-15, 2-18 and 2-40 licenses} Cost: $99.
Online. For additional information call (386) 506-3858.
Flood Insurance Concepts #59082
Presented by the Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College. An online continuing education courses for the insurance industry. Cost: $49.
Online. For additional information call (386) 506-3858.
Ethics #53604
Presented by the Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College. An online continuing education courses for the insurance industry. Cost: $49.
Online. For additional information call (386) 506-3858.
What You Say Before You Speak
Presented by the Center for Community & Professional Education at Daytona State College. An eight-hour online course offering professionals the knowledge to examine how their actions and appearance effect how others think about them. This course will help you discover problem areas and help you improve. The course was written and is instructed by Lillian D. Bjorseth, a networking expert. She has been speaking nationwide on subjects like networking, building social capital, and appearances since 1990. Cost: $89.95.
Online. For additional information call (386) 506-3858.
Florida 4-Hour Basic Driver Improvement Course (BCI & TCAC)
If you have a Florida Driver's License OR you received a ticket in Florida, then the 4-hour Basic Driver Improvement (BDE & TCAC) course is for you! By taking the class, you will not receive any points on your record for the current violation, your insurance will not increase as long as there is no accident associated with the ticket (statute 318.14 (9), and your safe driver status will be maintained. Under Florida law, you may elect to attend a basic driver course in any 12-month period but no more than five times in any 10 year period. Holders of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are not eligible to take this course per statute 318.14. Fee: $35.
Online course offered on a continuous basis. To register go to www.dsc.amersc.com.
Florida 12-Hour Advanced Driver Improvement Course (ADI)
This 12-Hour advanced driver improvement course helps individuals looking to get their license back after a suspension or revocation. The state approved self-paced class is offered completely online, allowing students 90 days to complete the material and have their license reinstated without traveling to a classroom or purchasing additional workbooks. This course does not apply for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) suspension. Fee: $79.
Online course offered on a continuous basis. To register go to www.dsc.amersc.com.
Florida 4-Hour DATA (Drug Alcohol Traffic Awareness) Course
All first time drivers in the State of Florida are required to take the Drug Alcohol Traffic Awareness (DATA) course before applying for their license. By taking this online course, you will learn about how alcohol and other drugs affect your ability to drive, laws and responsibilities, safe driving techniques, and how to increase your awareness on our roadways. You will also have the option of taking your driver permit exam online after completing this course (if applicable). Fee: $35.
Online course offered on a continuous basis. To register go to www.dsc.amersc.com.
Florida 8-Hour Judge Ordered Driver Improvement
If the court or judge has ordered you to take a traffic class, then the Florida 8-Hour Judge Ordered course is for you! Simply register for the course and start immediately. Please note: this course is NOT for the 8-Hour Driving While License Suspended Course or the 8-Hour Aggressive Driving Course. Fee: $60.
Online course offered on a continuous basis. To register go to www.dsc.amersc.com.
Florida Mature Driver Insurance Discount Course
If you're over the age of 55 and have a Florida driver's license, you can save money on your car insurance by taking this 6-hour online accident prevention course. No matter who your insurer is, they are state mandated to reduce your rates for three years after completion of this course. This course is completely online. Take it at your own pace 24/7. Fee: $14.95.
Online course offered on a continuous basis. To register go to www.dsc.amersc.com.
Florida Boating Safety Course
Boating courses provide online instruction on how to safely operate a marine craft and get a boating license. If you are under 21 and operating a boat that has 10 hp or more, you are required to take a safe boating course. This curriculum meets state requirements for basic boater education and includes a final exam approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the United States Coast Guard. Fee: $20.
Online course offered on a continuous basis. To register go to www.dsc.amersc.com.
Parenting Course
Getting a divorce and have children under the age of 18? The court will ask that both parties take a Parent Education & Family Stabilization Course. This course meets the state requirements and the best part is the course is completely online allowing you to take it in the privacy of your home when it is convenient for you. You can sign log in as often as you like. The course takes a total of four hours and is available 24/7. Fee: $39.
Online course offered on a continuous basis. To register go to www.dsc.amersc.com.
Notary Public
Daytona State College’s Center for Business & Professional Education offers the 3 hour all online state required course for new notaries and notary renewal. Must be 18 yrs. of age, a Florida resident and fluent in English. Fees include course, state required bond, your notary stamp and your Florida Notary Log book all for one low price. Fee: $99.
Online (Internet and e-mail access required). To register go to www.dsc.amersc.com.
Florida Incorporation Services
Florida Incorporation Services helps new business owners complete the legal documents required to establish their S or C corporation, Limited Liability Company (LLC), or Fictitious Name (DBA), online and without paying the high cost of an attorney. The secure Web site offers step-by-step instructions and forms needed to register businesses at the state and federal level. If you have any questions, you can call (800) 370-2942 and experts will answer any questions you might have. Fee: Varies.
Online (Internet and e-mail access required). To register go to www.dsc.amersc.com.
Water Treatment Plant Operation: Levels B & C, Module 1
This module covers such topics as defining the characteristics of raw water, pretreatment of raw water, primary treatment of water for drinking water, and chemical disinfection of water. Instructor: Steve Roberts. Course # WFWX0003. Completion of all three modules fulfills course requirements to sit for the operator certification examination for Water Treatment Level B or Level C. Fee: $96.
Online course offered on a continuous basis.
To register or for additional information, call (386) 506-4434.
Funding Assistance, Call 386-323-7001, press 0
Water Treatment Plant Operation: Levels B & C, Module 2
Topics include EPA regulations for the treatment of water, safety measures utilized in the treatment of water, wastes associated with the treatment of water, iron and manganese removal, lime softening processes, fluoridation, and water regulations. Instructor: Steve Roberts. Course # WFWX0004. Completion of all three modules fulfills course requirements to sit for the operator certification examination for Water Treatment Level B or Level C. Fee: $148.
Online course offered on a continuous basis.
To register or for additional information, call (386) 506-4434.
Funding Assistance, Call 386-323-7001, press 0
Water Treatment Plant Operation: Levels B & C, Module 3
Course topics include EPA regulations for the treatment of water, safety measures utilized in the treatment of water, management of THMs, maintenance of equipment, advanced laboratory procedures and drinking water rules. Instructor: Steve Roberts. Course # WFWX006. Completion of all three modules fulfills course requirements to sit for the operator certification examination for Water Treatment Level B or Level C. Fee: $124.
Online course offered on a continuous basis.
To register or for additional information, call (386) 506-4434.
Funding Assistance, Call 386-323-7001, press 0
Wastewater Treatment Plant: Operation Level C, Module 1
Upon completion of this module the student will understand the characteristics of wastewater, its delivery to the wastewater plant, primary treatment, biological treatment, and disinfection of wastewater. Instructor: Dr. John Rowe. Course # WFWX0006. Completion of all three modules fulfills course requirements to sit for the Wastewater operator certificate examination, Level C. Fee: $148.
Online course offered on a continuous basis.
To register or for additional information, call (386) 506-4434.
Funding Assistance, Call 386-323-7001, press 0
Wastewater Treatment Plant: Operation Level C, Module 2
Course topics include activated sludge treatment of wastewater, type of wastewater treatment plants, nutrient removal process control and laboratory procedures. Instructor: Dr. John Rowe. Course # WFWX0007. Completion of all three modules fulfills course requirements to sit for the Wastewater operator certificate examination, Level C. Fee: $148.
Online course offered on a continuous basis.
To register or for additional information, call (386) 506-4434.
Funding Assistance, Call 386-323-7001, press 0
Wastewater Treatment Plant: Operation Level C, Module 3
Upon completion of this module the student should have an understanding of safety, maintenance of equipment, odor control, disposal of wastes, effluent discharge, advanced laboratory procedures and wastewater discharge rules. Instructor: Dr. John Rowe. Course # WFWX0008. Completion of all three modules fulfills course requirements to sit for the Wastewater operator certificate examination, Level C. Fee: $148.
Online course offered on a continuous basis.
To register or for additional information, call (386) 506-4434.
Funding Assistance, Call 386-323-7001, press 0
Wastewater Treatment Plant: Operation Level B
This course focuses on activated sludge treatments of wastewater and modified activated sludge processes including the nutrient removal processes for nitrogen and phosphorus along with residual solids disposal and effluent discharge. The program places an emphasis on preparing the student to sit for the state licensure examination. Successful completion fulfills course requirements to sit for the Wastewater operator certification examination, Level B. Note: You must hold a Level C license in order to sit for the state Wastewater Level B exam. Instructor: Dr. John Rowe. Course # WFWX0009. Fee: $344.
Online course offered on a continuous basis.
To register or for additional information, call (386) 506-4434
Funding Assistance, Call 386-323-7001, press 0
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