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Course Schedule | LSU CONTINUING EDucATION Louisiana State University Professional Development Business & Management . 3 Database Development . .35 Business & Technical Communication . 3 Database Development Certificate . .35 Project Management . 4 CompTIA Certifications . .37 Project Management Certificate . 4 A+ . .37 Accounting/Finance . 6 Network+ . .38 Accounting Specialist Certificate . 6 Security+ . .39 Purchasing & Supply Management . 7 Desktop Support Specialist Certificate . .39 Purchasing & Supply Management Certificate . 7 Geographic Information Systems . .40 Human Resource Management . 9 Vendor Certifications . .4 Human Resource Management Certificate . 9 Microsoft . .4 Train the Trainer . .0 Microsoft Certified Application Specialist . .25 Business Skills Courses . Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) . .4 Leadership, Management & Supervision . .2 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) . .4 Management & Leadership Certificate . .2 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists (MCTS) in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 . .4 Certificate Programs Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) . .42 Accounting Specialist Certificate . 6 Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) . .47 Database Development Certificate . .35 Desktop Applications Specialist Certificate . .22 Engineering & Technology . .48 Desktop Support Specialist Certificate . .39 Engineering Reviews . .49 Engineering Management Certificate . .50 Engineering Management & Leadership . .50 Human Resource Management Certificate . 9 Engineering Management Certificate Program . .50 Management & Leadership Certificate . .2 Traffic Signal Analysis . .52 Medical Coding Certificate . .7 .NET Programming Certificate . .32 Safety Management . .54 Paralegal Studies Certificate . .66 Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) . .54 Project Management Certificate . 4 Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) . .56 Purchasing & Supply Management Certificate . 7 Emergency & Crisis Management . .57 Web Design Certificate . .27 Environmental Management . .58 Web Development Certificate . .27 Asbestos Management . .60 Lead Paint Management . .62 Computer & Information Technology . .9 Business & Office Applications . .26 Legal Studies Program . .65 Desktop Applications Specialist Certificate . .22 Paralegal Studies Certificate Program . .66 Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Program . .25 Microsoft Office . .23 Medical Coding Certificate Program . .7 Microsoft Word . .23 Test Preparation . .74 Microsoft Excel . .24 Engineering Reviews . .49 Microsoft PowerPoint . .24 CHMM Review . .74 Microsoft Outlook . .25 Notary Public Preparatory Course . .74 Microsoft Access . .35 CLA/CP Review Course . .74 Business Applications . .26 Advanced Coding for Prep . .75 Web Design & Development . .27 CPC Prep Exams . .75 Web Design Certificate . .27 Web Development Certificate . .27 Additional Information . .76 Programming . .32 Location Information . .76 .NET Programming Certificate . .32 Calendar Information . .77 Registration Information . .78 LSU CONTINUING EDUCATION • SPRING 2008 To register or for information call 225-578 -6325 Tools for Changing What’s new in Times! Professional Development In today’s uncertain business environment one Business & Management: • Management & Leadership Certificate (Page 2) thing is certain — change. • Project Management Certificate (Page 4) LSU is committed to providing you with the latest tools you need to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world . We invite Computer & Information Technology: • Database Development Certificate (Page 35) you to select from our comprehensive listing of courses in • Desktop Applications Specialist Certificate (Page 22) this bulletin which contains an array of new course and • Desktop Support Specialist Certificate (Page 39) certificate program offerings . Register risk-free—there are • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Page 40) no cancellation penalties if your plans change . If you are • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists (MCTS) in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (Page 4) wondering what to take, let us help you choose the course • Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician or program that’s right for you . (MCDST) (Page 4) Call us for further information at 225-578-6325. • .NET Programming Certificate (Page 32) Safety Management: LSU Certificate Programs • Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (Page 54) • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (Page 56) If you’re interested in pursuing a new career, • Emergency & Crisis Management (Page 57) advancing in your current field or expanding your knowledge, consider an LSU certificate program. Some of our most popular programs include: These noncredit, non-degree programs, developed by • Fundamentals of Supervision (Page 3) academic specialists and experienced professionals, • Developing Your Managerial Effectiveness (Page 4) offer planned sequences of courses ideal for people who want to acquire an in-depth background in a • Project Management Program (Page 4) particular field without pursuing a formal degree • Accounting Specialist Program (Page 6) program . The courses are open to all people, not • Purchasing & Supply Management Program (Page 7) just those enrolled in the certificate programs . • Human Resource Management Program (Page 9) • Microsoft Office (Page 23) • Web Design Program (Page 27) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) • Web Development Program (Page 27) • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Page 42) CEUs are a nationally recognized method of • Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Program (Page 54) documenting the duration and quality of noncredit • Paralegal Studies Program (Page 66) course work. One CEU is equal to 0 class hours of participation in a qualifying educational activity . A record • Medical Coding Program (Page 7) of your CEUs is maintained by LSU Continuing Education, • Professional Test Preparation (Page 74) and transcripts may be requested by contacting the • Notary Public Preparatory Course (Page 74) department sponsoring the course or the noncredit registration area at 225-578-6325 . 2 LSU CONTINUING EDUCATION • SPRING 2008 Register online at www.outreach.lsu.edu Business & Management Business & Technical Communication Business Communication Public Speaking: Personal & Professional Every communication that bears your name is your personal As a public representative, how you conduct yourself at representative to the world . What do your letters, memos and meetings, social gatherings, news briefings, and other e-mails say about you? Make sure that you are using up-to- speaking engagements is critical . Learn various strategies date form and language by attending this informative session . to make you a successful presenter in whatever situation is Also, the response you receive will depend on how clearly and required . Other topics to be covered include: professionally you state your point . Practice and lecture will • Effective vocal and visual delivery . show you how to generate documents that not only say what you mean, but also assure response from the ones who receive • Selling yourself and your ideas, choosing the right words . your communications . • Staying focused, directed, and organized in different situations . Instructor: Patricia Morgan, LSU Department of English Course Code: PBCBC Fee: $295 CEUs: 0.6 • Creating effective presentations . Instructors: Tommy Karam, LSU Department of Marketing; Session 08–1: Feb . 25; Mon .; 8:30 A .M .-4 P .M . ( mtg .) E J. Smith, management consultant Course Code: PBPCD Fee: $295 CEUs: 0.6 Technical Writing for Busy Professionals Session 08-1: Mar . 24; Mon .; 8:30 A .M .-4 P .M . ( mtg .) Do you spend a considerable amount of your workday writing? Most of us do, yet when it comes to writing reports, For more information on the Business procedures, letters or interoffice communication, too many & Technical Communication Series, contact Lisa Graves at 225-578-3506 harried professionals do not allow their computer to carry or [email protected]. the communications burden these machines were designed to do . This course (which will be taught making hands-on use of computers) will teach you how to use your personal computer to manage your writing duties . Topics include: • Analyzing your audience . • Creating a document template . • Conducting a writing inventory . • Designing more effective documents . • Devising a document checklist . Instructor: Patricia Morgan, LSU Department of English Course Code: PBCBA Fee: $295 CEUs: 0.6 Session 08–1: Apr . 2; Mon .; 8:30 A .M .-4 P .M . ( mtg .) LSU CONTINUING EDUCATION • SPRING 2008 3 To register or for information call 225-578 -6325 Project Management Principles of Project Management Project Management The development and execution of projects has taken on new importance as a significant way of organizing and getting work Certificate Program done in the workplace . Regardless of your field, successful planning involves a carefully crafted set of steps leading to The Project Management Certificate Program is planned and measurable goals . In today’s fast-paced business designed to provide you with the practical insights and environment, the challenge of planning ahead becomes skills you need to deliver projects on time and within increasingly complex . As deadlines get tighter, budgets get budget . The courses offer practical, hands-on project smaller, and resources become scarcer, organizations turn to management tools and techniques for those who are their managers, supervisors and employees to do more with