Upcoming Classes
8 a.m.-12 p.m. 01/15/14
Marietta Campus Room No: H1125
This course provides an introduction to business banking from the perspectives of both a decision-making bank employee and a leader of small business. The instructor will provide students with information on key concepts used by banks for assessing and extending credit to business clients. Discussion will also include how a business leader can best leverage assets in relation to banking guidelines. Information will focus on credit options, treasury management, and deposit options. This course consists of 4 hours of classroom training and offers the student an introduction into basics of banking options for business.
Topics include:
What role does banking play in a business?
What is risk?
Types of credit
Global Cash Flow
Basic Financial Statements
Treasury Management vehicles
Technology advancements in banking
Deposit services
Fee Expectations
Cash or Credit: which is better?
Marietta Campus Room No: H1125
This course provides an introduction to business banking from the perspectives of both a decision-making bank employee and a leader of small business. The instructor will provide students with information on key concepts used by banks for assessing and extending credit to business clients. Discussion will also include how a business leader can best leverage assets in relation to banking guidelines. Information will focus on credit options, treasury management, and deposit options. This course consists of 4 hours of classroom training and offers the student an introduction into basics of banking options for business.
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9 a.m-5 p.m. 01/16/14
Marietta Campus Room No: H1124
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and principles of contract law for students who will be applying this knowledge in the marketplace, with particular references to Georgia law and the Uniform Commercial Code. Emphasis will be on illustrations of real-world contract disputes that contributed to the development of modern law, in an effort to expose the student to the most common hazards and pitfalls in contractual relations, as well as teach the student how to recognize and avoid potential risks while enforcing contract rights. The course structure consists of 8 hours of classroom training and offers the student an introduction into business contract law for the real world.
Topics include:
Contracts
Parties, principals, and agents
Offer, acceptance, and consideration
Agreement and implied terms
Statute of frauds
Waiver and modification
Breach of contract
Actions, damages, and specific performance
Marietta Campus Room No: H1124
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and principles of contract law for students who will be applying this knowledge in the marketplace, with particular references to Georgia law and the Uniform Commercial Code. Emphasis will be on illustrations of real-world contract disputes that contributed to the development of modern law, in an effort to expose the student to the most common hazards and pitfalls in contractual relations, as well as teach the student how to recognize and avoid potential risks while enforcing contract rights. The course structure consists of 8 hours of classroom training and offers the student an introduction into business contract law for the real world.
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8 a.m.-4 p.m. 02/06/14
Marietta Campus Room Building K, Room 105
This course provides hands on training in reading and understanding construction plans and specifications. Instructors will prepare students to dig through the details and specification sections to help understand the design intent, note requirements for bid preparation, and minimize errors in construction and installation. The course structure consists of 8 hours of classroom training with lab / test time reviewing actual plans and specifications.
Topics include:
Types of drawings
Lines, symbols, and objects
Units and scales
Drawing views
Discipline specific drawings (mechanical, structural, etc.)
Types of specifications
Typical specification sections
Marietta Campus Room Building K, Room 105
This course provides hands on training in reading and understanding construction plans and specifications. Instructors will prepare students to dig through the details and specification sections to help understand the design intent, note requirements for bid preparation, and minimize errors in construction and installation. The course structure consists of 8 hours of classroom training with lab / test time reviewing actual plans and specifications.
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8 a.m.-12 p.m. 02/26/14
Marietta Campus Room No: H1124
This course provides a basic understanding of LED lighting technology, its history and development, and its current application in the architectural and entertainment lighting industries. The instructor will prepare students by studying real world examples of LED lighting applications, the environmental impact LEDs are having on today's society, along with the opportunity to ask questions from instructors who utilize LED technology on a day to day basis. Emphasis will be in the use and application of LED lighting, to recognize the advantages and disadvantages of LED over traditional lighting sources, and to dispel the many myths that surround this technology. This course structure consists of 4 hours of classroom training and offers the student a chance to explore many creative applications of this non-traditional lighting source.
Topics include:
History and development of LED technology
Environmental impact of LED lighting
LED myths
Architectural uses
Entertainment uses
Case studies
Marietta Campus Room No: H1124
This course provides a basic understanding of LED lighting technology, its history and development, and its current application in the architectural and entertainment lighting industries. The instructor will prepare students by studying real world examples of LED lighting applications, the environmental impact LEDs are having on today's society, along with the opportunity to ask questions from instructors who utilize LED technology on a day to day basis. Emphasis will be in the use and application of LED lighting, to recognize the advantages and disadvantages of LED over traditional lighting sources, and to dispel the many myths that surround this technology. This course structure consists of 4 hours of classroom training and offers the student a chance to explore many creative applications of this non-traditional lighting source.
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8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 03/11/14
Marietta Campus Room Building K, Room 104
This course provides an overview of common codes and standards used in construction. Instructors will walk students through relevant sections of codes and regulations including OSHA, ADA, IBC, IRC, etc. The course structure consists of 8 hours of classroom training with a review test to reinforce important material.
Topics include:
Who is in charge?
National, state and municipal building authorities
Federal property
Airports, coastlines, railways, and other entities
Roads and highways
Easements
OSHA
ADA
NFPA
IBC and IRC
Minimums, maximums, restrictions and exceptions
Marietta Campus Room Building K, Room 104
This course provides an overview of common codes and standards used in construction. Instructors will walk students through relevant sections of codes and regulations including OSHA, ADA, IBC, IRC, etc. The course structure consists of 8 hours of classroom training with a review test to reinforce important material.
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9 a.m. -5 p.m. Wed. 03/12/14 - Thu.03/13/14
Marietta Campus Room Building K, Room 104
This course provides an introduction into structures, structural members, and structural connections. Beginning with loads and load paths, instructors will walk students through how members are loaded, how they behave, and how they connect. Emphasis will be placed on how to take this information into construction / architecture / and general commercial work to help understand how buildings and other structures go together. Can I remove that wall or cut into that beam?...time to get an answer and find out why. The course consists of 16 hours of classroom training and offers the student an introduction into structures for non-engineers.
Topics include:
Loads and load paths
Strength and deflection
Beams and columns
Stability and bracing
Members and Connections (Wood, Concrete, Steel)
Marietta Campus Room Building K, Room 104
This course provides an introduction into structures, structural members, and structural connections. Beginning with loads and load paths, instructors will walk students through how members are loaded, how they behave, and how they connect. Emphasis will be placed on how to take this information into construction / architecture / and general commercial work to help understand how buildings and other structures go together. Can I remove that wall or cut into that beam?...time to get an answer and find out why. The course consists of 16 hours of classroom training and offers the student an introduction into structures for non-engineers.
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9 a.m.-5 p.m. 04/22/14
Marietta Campus Building K, Room 104
This course provides an overview of the most common safety issues encountered in commercial construction. Instructors will prepare students with an understanding of many types of dangers inherent to modern construction sites, and then discuss specific equipment, means and methods, and techniques for recognizing and addressing the dangers. Emphasis will be in the safety concerns which are most often cited in on-the-job injuries, in an effort to provide a safer construction working environment. The course structure consists of 8 hours of classroom training and offers the student an introduction into safety issues in many facets of commercial construction.
Topics include:
Why is safety important?
The most common safety citations
Fall Protection
Hoisting and Lifting Safety
Vehicles and Mechanized Equipment
Materials Handling, Storage and Use
Lockout/Tagout
Electrical Safety
Excavations and Trenching Safety
Scaffolding and Lift Safety
Stairways and Ladders
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Specialized tasks
Marietta Campus Building K, Room 104
This course provides an overview of the most common safety issues encountered in commercial construction. Instructors will prepare students with an understanding of many types of dangers inherent to modern construction sites, and then discuss specific equipment, means and methods, and techniques for recognizing and addressing the dangers. Emphasis will be in the safety concerns which are most often cited in on-the-job injuries, in an effort to provide a safer construction working environment. The course structure consists of 8 hours of classroom training and offers the student an introduction into safety issues in many facets of commercial construction.
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Spring 2014
Location TBD
This course provides an introduction to marketing strategy, marketing planning, and effective budgeting techniques for small business owners. Beginning with efficient marketing planning, instructors will guide students into a process based system which focuses on how to plan, budget, and execute the most effective marketing campaigns. An emphasis will be on how to apply this information and strategically plan for your specific business, as well as how to avoid the most common mistakes made in small business marketing. Discussion will also include the importance in creating a consistent marketing approach, and the importance of identifying the most specific targets for your business. This course consists of 6 hours of classroom training and interaction and will offer the student an introduction to marketing strategy for small business.
Topics include:
How do I properly identify my actual targets?
The difference between marketing and sales
Consistency is the key
"Budget vs. Cost"
Why do I need a marketing plan?
How to make the most out any marketing budget
The importance of strategy that makes sense for your specific industry
Do I need to hire a marketing person?
"Sustained Growth vs. More Money"
Location TBD
This course provides an introduction to marketing strategy, marketing planning, and effective budgeting techniques for small business owners. Beginning with efficient marketing planning, instructors will guide students into a process based system which focuses on how to plan, budget, and execute the most effective marketing campaigns. An emphasis will be on how to apply this information and strategically plan for your specific business, as well as how to avoid the most common mistakes made in small business marketing. Discussion will also include the importance in creating a consistent marketing approach, and the importance of identifying the most specific targets for your business. This course consists of 6 hours of classroom training and interaction and will offer the student an introduction to marketing strategy for small business.
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Spring 2014
Location TBD
This two-day training course provides an in-depth look at the techniques, skills, and knowledge necessary to excel in a professional sales environment. A primary focus will be on client/consumer behavior, how to make an effective sales pitch, and general negotiation skills. The instructor will aggressively challenge students on topics including how to overcome objections, body language habits, proper sales research techniques, and organizational skills. Discussion will also include how to utilize effective contact methods, the importance of follow-ups, and techniques to project confidence in sales communication. Students will be asked to complete challenges which will be graded and critiqued by the instructors, and will receive a certificate upon completion. This course consists of 16 hours of training and interactive exercises and will offer students an opportunity to learn and develop the necessary skills to succeed in professional sales.
Topics include:
Consumer Behavior
Organizational skills in sales
How to overcome objections
Negotiation
Confidence in communication
How to ask for the sale
"The Art of the Follow-Up"
"Aggressive vs. Annoying"
Sales research techniques
Sales cycles
Location TBD
This two-day training course provides an in-depth look at the techniques, skills, and knowledge necessary to excel in a professional sales environment. A primary focus will be on client/consumer behavior, how to make an effective sales pitch, and general negotiation skills. The instructor will aggressively challenge students on topics including how to overcome objections, body language habits, proper sales research techniques, and organizational skills. Discussion will also include how to utilize effective contact methods, the importance of follow-ups, and techniques to project confidence in sales communication. Students will be asked to complete challenges which will be graded and critiqued by the instructors, and will receive a certificate upon completion. This course consists of 16 hours of training and interactive exercises and will offer students an opportunity to learn and develop the necessary skills to succeed in professional sales.
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