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Certificates
Administrative Assistant / Secretary
Many types of offices require the skilled work of a trained office secretary/administrative assistant. Administrative assistant duties can vary by office, but most often, an office secretary, or administrative assistant, is someone who helps to keep an office well organized and managed. Whether you want to organize your home office, enhance your current secretary skills, or start toward an exciting new career, this administrative assistant course is for you! An administrative assistant job description can vary, but overall, our course can help you better understand the skills needed to become a qualified administrative assistant. Books Included.
160 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1195
Do you love being around children? Have you ever thought about becoming a child care worker or wondered if you could start a home day care business? Child day care management distance learning course can provide you with the information to take the first step toward earning an attractive child care worker salary. You could even learn some basic ideas on how to start a home day care business! A child care worker is a special person who helps children grow, learn, and gain new skills every day. A child care worker also provides behavioral and emotional support so children feel safe and comfortable while with a child care worker. Whether you want to start a home day care business, already work at a day care center, or are looking to learn more about a career as a child care worker, this course can help. Book included.
300 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1685
Child Day Care Management w/ Nutrition & Safety
Child day care management distance learning course can provide you with the information to take the first step toward earning an attractive child care worker salary. You could even learn some basic ideas on how to start a home day care business! A child care worker is a special person who helps children grow, learn, and gain new skills every day. A child care worker also provides behavioral and emotional support so children feel safe and comfortable while with a child care worker. The Child Health, Safety and Nutrition class is for anyone who works in a role that touches children's lives. The material is based on the most current research and reflects the latest developments in health, safety and nutrition as well as their application in multiple settings. This course covers the contemporary health, safety and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children, with extensive coverage of topics critical to the early identification of children’s health conditions and the promotion of children’s well-being.
340 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $2895
Cooking and Catering Certificate
This home study cooking instruction course is perfect for individuals thinking of starting a catering business or for those who just love to cook. Designed by professionals in the field, this in-depth cooking instruction curriculum is also an excellent choice for learning the fundamentals of starting a catering business. From preparation to presentation, this professional cooking instruction can help you learn how to prepare high quality dishes your clients and family will enjoy. Our distance learning cooking instruction course offers an entire module on starting a catering business. This specialized module can teach you about the seven primary functions of a catering business as well as client interaction and business management among other topics. If you've ever considered starting a catering business, this cooking instruction course in an excellent place to start. Books included.
340 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1695
Florist / Floral Design Certificate
This floral design course is the perfect place to start to learn more about custom floral design! Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in custom floral design, or just want to learn to make arrangements for the home, office or friends, this course is for you. Unlike traditional floral design schools, we let you study at home! Our floral design materials for beginners are delivered directly to your email and can help you learn the important fundamentals of custom floral design. You study when and where it is most convenient for you. Books Included
180 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1695
Hotel Catering Management Certificate
The hospitality industry is an exciting, vibrant and often glamorous field and is a great career for people of all ages.” Catering mangers sell hotel guest rooms, meeting and banquet facilities, and services to maximize revenue for the hotel. Emphasis is placed on selling food and beverage in conjunction with meeting and banquet facilities to companies and organizations. If you're looking for a job in an industry with continued job growth, hotel catering might be the right career for you.
20 Hours 4 month access Instructor Supported $625
Hotel Sales Manager Certificate
The hospitality industry is an exciting, vibrant and often glamorous field and is a great career for people of all ages.” Sales are the lifeblood of any hotel or resort operation. Hotel sales managers must use proven strategies, a well as innovative techniques, for generating business from corporations, nonprofits, and individual travelers. In this course, you gain the knowledge and skills required to effectively generate the maximum sales revenue for your hotel or resort. If you're looking for a job in an industry with continued job growth, hotel sales might be the right career for you.
20 Hours 4 month access Mentor Supported $625
Are you thinking about starting a career as an Interior Designer? Have you considered setting up your own business and making an income as an Interior Designer? Or maybe you have always wanted to study Interior Design to improve your own home? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then this is the course for you. As an Interior Designer you will consult with your clients to plan and carry out the design of their interior and furnishings. This course covers a whole range of aspects relating to interior design and the elements that need to be considered in the planning stages.
150 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1545
Nutritional Consultant Certificate
Nutrition Consultant training provides students with an understanding of how food nutrition contributes to the prevention of illness and the promotion of optimal health. Students learn to conduct in-depth diet and lifestyle evaluations and to advise individuals on food plans customized to each individual’s taste, temperament, and health goals. The fundamentals of whole food nutrition, digestive physiology, metabolism, nutritional biochemistry, and current research are presented. The nutritional terrain covered includes macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytonutrients, based upon current global research and application. Students are trained to work in the community in a wide variety of institutional, school, business, and private practice settings.
140 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1565
Nutritional Fitness Consultant
Combined Courses: Nutritional Consultant + Fitness & Nutrition. Nutritional Consultant training provides students with an understanding of how food nutrition contributes to the prevention of illness and the promotion of optimal health. Students learn to conduct in-depth diet and lifestyle evaluations and to advise individuals on food plans customized to each individual’s taste, temperament, and health goals. The fundamentals of whole food nutrition, digestive physiology, metabolism, nutritional biochemistry, and current research are presented. The nutritional terrain covered includes macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytonutrients, based upon current global research and application. Fitness & Nutrition This distance learning course offers a well balanced combination of nutrition and physical fitness training to help you take the first step toward a new career in nutrition and fitness. Proper health management is important to a growing number of consumers who are interested in enhancing their lives through increased physical fitness and better nutrition practices. People often rely on persons who have received fitness and nutrition training who can help them turn their lives around.
380 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $2495
Do you have an interest in natural health? Many people have an interest in the natural health field, but aren't sure where to start to learn more about a career in natural health. Let us help you take that first step in learning more about homeopathic remedies, herbal medicine, natural health remedies, and other natural health topics. Whether you are interested in learning more about a career in natural health or want to learn how homeopathic remedies could be a part of your family's life, this natural health distance learning course is for you! Book Included.
120 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1299
If you ever thought about taking photography courses, this is an excellent place to start! Our photography courses provide an in-depth look at everything from photography basics to a digital photography course component. Whether you are an avid photographer, or haven’t picked up a camera in years, this photography courses can help you fine tune your photography skills and revisit the ever-important photography basics. Our photography courses offer a comprehensive look at a number of important photography topics.
160 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1545
Private Investigator Certificate
Private investigator jobs can be intriguing, exciting and sometimes adventurous, but being a private investigator is also a serious and important career. This private investigator training can provide you with the essential skills and knowledge for a number of entry level private investigator jobs. Our distance learning private investigator training will provide instruction on surveillance, information gathering, interview techniques and much more! Books Included.
100 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1545
This is an excellent choice for learning more about the work of security guards and police officers. Our in-depth curriculum can help you gain a valid understanding of a number of security jobs including investigations, surveillance, security systems and more. Our course also includes a module on police officers and their important role in society. Overall, this security/police sciences distance learning course is an excellent first step in learning more about the work of security guards and police officers. Our security/police sciences course offers a thorough introduction about the work of security guards and police officers by offering practical knowledge on a number of topics
210 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1645
Would you love to be your own boss? Do you have a great idea for a business, but just don't know where to begin? Let us help you get started! Our in-depth course can provide you with a comprehensive introduction on how to start your own business. This is your chance to take that exciting first step toward a new career as an entrepreneur! Do you have an idea to start your own internet business, or start your own home business? This course is an excellent starting point in learning the fundamentals every entrepreneur should understand and employ. Book included
150 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1545
Travel and Tourism Certificate
Are you interested in learning more about a travel agent career? Would you like to better understand travel and tourism jobs? Our travel and tourism school can help you learn more about a travel agent career and take the first step in getting quality travel agent training. Travel agent career professionals consistently help people plan family vacations, corporate trips, cruises, international travel, and specialty tours such as adventure vacations. Travel agents generally have access to important information regarding fares and discounts, and are knowledgeable about particular geographic locations. Overall, a travel agent career professional can help consumers plan the most appropriate travel arrangements for their needs. Our travel agent course can provide travel agent training on the essentials of a travel and tourism jobs, and could be your first step in getting one of many interesting travel and tourism jobs such as working for a corporation, online travel agency, or even working from home! Books Included.
110 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1545
Courses
Spanish for the Workplace is a self-paced, online occupational Spanish course that seeks to bridge the communication gap between English and Spanish-speaking co-workers and clients. The course is designed for beginning Spanish learners who simply want to communicate in basic Spanish as well as the opportunity to learn approximately 700 commonly used Spanish words and phrases in the workplace.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Banking is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for banking and credit union professionals wanting to communicate with their Spanish-speaking customers. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers customer service terms, phrases dealing with opening an account, cashing a check, depositing a check, withdrawals and transfers, applications, and general banking vocabulary.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Construction is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for construction workers, contractors, foreman, and anybody who works with Spanish-speaking employees and co-workers in the construction industry. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers building areas, hand tools, power tools, construction equipment, building supplies, hardware, landscaping, painting, and electrical terms, safety equipment, and supervisory expressions.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Educators is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for teachers, administrators, front office staff, and anyone working with Spanish-speaking students and parents. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers phrases for the reception area, registration, classroom items, phrases for younger students, study skills, behavior, school rules, and course titles.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for EMTs & Paramedics is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for EMTs, Paramedics, and Emergency Responders dealing with medical situations with the Spanish-speaking public. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers responding to emergencies, common injuries, water emergencies, body parts, organs, the examination, pain descriptions, patient care, asking for intake information, medical history, and insurance vocabulary.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Firefighters is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for firefighters and emergency responders during a fire situation wanting to communicate with the Spanish-speaking public. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers firefighting vocabulary and phrases, fire and life safety inspections, water emergencies, general emergencies & common injuries, medical vocabulary, intake information, building areas, directions and safety equipment.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Food Service is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for restaurant managers, wait staff, cooks, and anyone working with Spanish-speaker employees and co-workers. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers hiring, training, job expectations, job performance, accidents and emergencies, menu terms, meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, beverages, service station, condiments, types of china and flatware, room set-up, and cleaning supplies.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Health Care is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for nurses, doctors, health care administrators, front desk workers, and anyone working with Spanish-speaking patients. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers job titles, admissions and initial intake, insurance terms, body parts and organs, medical history, patient examination, discharge instructions, and common injuries and accidents.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Hospitality is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for hotel and housekeeping supervisors of Spanish-speaking employees and guests. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers lodging vocabulary, housekeeping phrases, cleaning supplies, maintenance and grounds terms, hiring, training, job expectations, and job performance.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Human Resources is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for HR professionals and anyone hiring Spanish-speaking employees. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers job titles, departments, reception terms, employment applications, verification and pay, payroll, benefits, medical insurance, hiring, training, job expectations, job performance, and accidents and common injuries.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Law Enforcement is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for Police Officers and Law Enforcement Personnel wanting to communicate with the Spanish-speaking public. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers law enforcement occupations, departments and units, interviewing the public, law enforcement commands and phrases, traffic laws and problems, the raid, weapons, accidents and injuries, people descriptions, and the Miranda Warning.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Manufacturing is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders, or anybody who works with Spanish-speaking employees and co-workers in a manufacturing setting. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers job titles, factory vocabulary, common actions and commands, hand tools, power tools, supplies and materials, hardware, clean-up terms, measurements, safety equipment, job expectations, job performance, supervisory terms, schedules and shifts, and hazardous materials.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Public Safety Officers
Spanish for Public Safety Officers is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for public safety officers and emergency responders who want to communicate with the Spanish-speaking public. The course incorporates law enforcement, firefighting, and EMT/Paramedic vocabulary. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers emergency responder occupations, departments and units, interviewing the public, law enforcement commands and phrases, traffic laws and problems, the raid, weapons, firefighting terms and phrases, fire and life safety inspections, water emergencies, body parts and organs, accidents and injuries, pain descriptions, people descriptions, and the Miranda Warning.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Social Services is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for social workers, counselors, non-profit office staff and administrators, ministers, and anyone working with Spanish-speakers in an outreach capacity. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers job titles and people, the outreach visit, social work terms, interview phrases, insurance vocabulary, medical history, feelings, agency services, common places, accidents/common injuries and emergencies.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165
Spanish for Warehouses & Distribution Centers
Spanish for Warehouses & Distribution Centers is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders, or anybody who works with Spanish-speaking employees and co-workers in a warehouse or distribution center setting. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers warehouse terms, forklift parts and phrases, building areas, directions, common actions and commands, supplies and materials, hardware, clean-up terms, measurements, safety equipment, job expectations, job performance, supervisory terms, schedules and shifts, and hazardous materials.
16 hours 6 month access Self-Paced $165