Pierce College Continuing Education

LERN Partnership

We have partnered with LERN (Learning Resource Network) to offer the following classes. See detailed course descriptions. All LERN partnership classes are non-refundable once a student has been issued and has accepted the course invitation from the instructor. Students should plan on completing courses within the start and end dates. Completion certificates will be issued for students who meet all course requirements.

Business

Entrepreneur Boot Camp $695
LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation $695

Courses for K12 Teachers

K-12 teachers can request 16 WA OSPI clock hours ($20 fee) from Pierce College
or one(1) graduate credit ($40 fee) paid to the University of South Dakota for each of these courses:

Gender in the Classroom $245
Generational Learning Styles for K12 Teachers $245
Online Learning and Teaching for K12 Teachers $245
Social Media and Online Tools for K12 Teachers $245
Students with Aspergers $245

eMarketing & Social Media for Business

eMarketing Essentials $195
Improving Email Promotions $195
Boosting Your Web Site Traffic $195
Online Advertising $195

Social Media for Business Certificate

Introduction to Social Media $195
Integrating Social Media in Your Organization $195
Marketing Using Social Media $195

Training and Education

Advanced Teaching Online $195
Building Online Learning Communities $195
Designing Online Instruction $195

Can't make it to a classroom? Try an online class. Online classes allow you to learn from home or work, anywhere you have online access. Some classes follow a preset six week schedule with monthly start and end dates. Others allow you determine your own start date and give you a specific amount of time to complete the work so that you can create your own schedule.

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Classes start the third Wednesday of each month, with six weeks to complete your class.

A wide variety of online classes accessible from anywhere you have Internet access. Visit our website at www.ed2go.com/pierce for specific class start and end dates.

Have questions about the program?

Career Training Programs
These classes have more flexible start dates, so once you have registered and paid, contact us and let us know when you want to start.

These longer more in depth classes help you prepare for the workplace. Click on a course title below to read more about it.

Adv. Coding Physicians Item# O750 $1395 80 hours*
Adv. Coding Hospital CCS Item # O751 $1695 80 hours*
Project Mgmt. Item #O720 $1495 40 hours
Lean Mastery Item #O723 $1695 60 hours
Six Sigma Black Belt Item #O721 $1895 100 hours
Six Sigma Green Belt Item # O722 $2695 200 hours
Wedding Planner Item #O715 $1395 300 hours

* These courses are for experienced coders only. We do NOT offer a non-credit beginning level program online. If you are interested in entering the field, please visit the professional/technical program website and look under Business Technology, Office Assistant-Medical Billing.

Have questions about the program?

Click here to visit our registration page.

Spanish for the Workplace
These Spanish classes have more flexible start dates, so once you have registered and paid, contact us and let us know when you want to start.

Have questions about the program?

CATIA V5
These classes have more flexible start dates, so once you have registered and paid, contact us and let us know when you want to start.

CATIA Version 5 is Dassault Systemes' computer aided drafting and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software solution that allows you to define and make the tools needed to manufacture your products. CATIA is predominately used by design, tooling, and manufacturing engineers, commercial and consumer designers and users of other CAD/CAM software programs. This software is the standard in the aircraft industry (Boeing) and used widely in the automotive industry across the US. See the software demo.

THE NEW $1725 Fundamentals Bundle includes: The first five classes in the course series, plus 18 hours of Virtual CATIA Software Access for practice and reinforcement of the tutorials. From your home computer, you can access a computer via the Internet with the actual software, not just a simulation!

Have questions about the program?

Travel and Tourism Online
These classes have more flexible start dates, so once you have registered and paid, contact us and let us know when you want to start.

Travel professionals work in a variety of positions in the travel industry:

We have a wide variety of classes for those new to the travel industry and experienced travel professionals interested in continuing education. More information about travel and tourism classes...

Have questions about the program?

Click here to visit our registration page.

More About Spanish for the Workplace

Thinking about learning Spanish for your job? In these interactive online classes you'll learn industry specific vocabulary, basic grammar and pronunciation through listening and visual exercises, reading activities and quizzes to check your progress. Each 16-hour course includes a downloadable vocabulary reference list you can take to work. These courses focus on communicating about job issues rather than travel or conversational Spanish. Classes are $99 each for 180 days of course access so you can go at your own pace and repeat each lesson as many times as you want.

IS ONLINE SPANISH RIGHT FOR YOU?

Choose from one of these industry specific courses: Banking, Construction, Education, EMT & Paramedics, Firefighters, Food Service, Health Care, Hospitality, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, Social Services, Warehousing and General Workplace.

Registered Student Login and FREE DEMO: http://www.prontolearning.com/pierce.html

Hardware and Software Requirements:
You'll need an up-to-date computer with speakers, a high speed Internet connection, Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox web browser software, and Adobe Flash Player 9.

Free Adobe Flash Player download:

Spanish for Manufacturing is 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.

TYPICAL COURSE OUTLINE:

Introduction
Course Tutorial, Spanish Pronunciation

Lesson 1
My Life
Greetings, Question Words, Numbers 0-9, Job Titles

Lesson 2
My Time
More Greetings, Numbers 10-10,000, Measurements, Days, Months, Date, Time

Lesson 3
My Work Environment
Departments, Building Areas, Directions, Factory Vocabulary, Power Tools

Lesson 4
My Job: Part 1
More Conversational Phrases, Equipment, Hand Tools, Hardware, Clothing, Colors

Lesson 5
My Job: Part 2
Survival Words, Supplies and Materials, Actions and Commands, Supervisory Expressions

Lesson 6
My Administration
Basic Hiring, Personal Characteristics, Job Application, Schedules and Shifts

Lesson 7
My Customers & Relationships
Rules, Job Expectations, Family, Likes/Dislikes

Lesson 8
My Safety & Health
Body Parts, Emergencies & Common Injuries, Safety Equipment, Hazardous Materials

Register and Pay $99 for Item #O650. Click here to visit our registration page.

To Get Started:Email the coordinator lwerley@pierce.ctc.edu to obtain your username, password and login information. In your email, include the name you registered under, the industry specific course title, the email address that you will use during the course and a day and evening phone number.

Refund Policy: There are no refunds once a username and password have been issued.

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More About Travel and Tourism Training

Travel professionals work in a variety of positions in the travel industry:

To Register: Click here to visit our registration page.

Registered Student Login: http://www.education-web.net/pierce/

What classes do I take? Courses are grouped into specialty areas. It is recommended that you take the courses in the order in which they are listed as each course in the series builds upon previous information covered. If you would like to take more than one course at a time, you may take the following courses simultaneously:

View course descriptions: http://www.education-web.net/pierce/

Certificate of Completion	Courses Required

Airlines	Travel Sales and Trends Air Reservations Air Fares Automated Air Reservations ARC Documents Automated Air Fares & Tickets

Car Rental Companies	Travel Sales and Trends Ground Transportation Automated Air Reservations Automated Car Rentals and Hotel Accommodations

Cruise Lines	Travel Sales and Trends Air Reservations Air Fares ARC Documents The Cruise Market

Hotels	Travel Sales and Trends Hotels and Lodging Selling Vacation Packages and Tours Ground Transportation

Tour Operators	Travel Sales and Trends Air Reservations Air Fares Hotels and Lodging Ground Transportation Developing Specialty Vacation Packages ARC Documents

Travel Agent or Independent Agent	Travel Sales and Trends Air Reservations Air Fares Automated Air Reservations Hotels and Lodging Ground Transportation The Cruise Market Selling Vacation and Tours ARC Documents Fares and Tickets International Automated Air Fares and Tickets Automated Car Rental and Hotel Accommodations

How long will it take me to complete each class? Most students complete each course in 20-30 hours. Not sure what direction to take? For those wishing an overview of the travel industry, we recommend the Taking Off In Travel Course. It is the perfect course to introduce you to a variety of travel products and careers in travel and tourism. This course provides an overview of the basics of the travel industry and career opportunities available. Enjoy a fun, realistic presentation of: air travel, car rentals, hotel accommodations, rail travel, tours, and cruises. Group travel, incentive travel, meetings and conventions, in-bound tourism, international travel and niche travel are also discussed. There will be opportunities for learning activities as well as exercises and thought-provoking case studies to aid in applying the principles presented.

Why take a class online? Online classes are ideal for those who can not attend regularly scheduled courses due to work or family commitments. You can access your class materials at any time of the day or night. Classes are individually priced, so you can pay as you go.

What software/hardware will I need?

Have questions about the program?

How do I register and get started? To Register: Click here to visit our registration page. Once you have registered and paid, please EMAIL the coordinator at kbeaumont@pierce.ctc.edu and provide your name, student ID and course title to get a username and password.

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Catia v5

Travel

Workplace Spanish

Angel elearning

Military Programs

Item No.	Dept.	Crs. #	Title	Course Fee
O200	NCTRV	051	TAKING OFF IN TRAVEL	$89
O201	NCTRV	052	TRAVEL AND SALES TRENDS	$89
O202	NCTRV	053	AIR RESERVATION	$89
O203	NCTRV	054	AIR FARES US & CANADA	$89
O204	NCTRV	060	AUTO AIR RESERVATIONS	$89
O205	NCTRV	057	HOTELS AND LODGING	$89
O206	NCTRV	058	GROUND TRANSPORTATION	$89
O207	NCTRV	059	THE CRUISE MARKET	$89
O208	NCTRV	066	SELL VACATION PKG & TOUR	$89
O209	NCTRV	055	ARC DOCUMENTS	$89
O210	NCTRV	056	INTL FARES & TICKETING	$89
O211	NCTRV	061	AUTO AIR FARE & TICKETS	$89
O212	NCTRV	062	AUTO CAR RENTAL/HOTEL	$89
O213	NCTRV	063	DEV SPEC VACATION PACKGS	$89
O214	NCTRV	064	SMALL GROUP/TOUR LEADER	$89
O215	NCTRV	065	DESTINATION GEOGRAPHY	$89