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40 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION www.rockvalleycollege.edu/cpe Fall 2011 BUSINESS CAREERS Confident Leadership Training – The Series (1.5 Credits) Rock Valley College proudly presents and in-depth eight part program that focuses on the skills needed to promote self awareness, become a better decision maker, and define the path to your success. This course is geared toward self improvement for better understanding of self and those you interact with. Whether you’re currently in leadership, aspiring to leadership, or just looking to make yourself a better employee or person this course is for you. Instructor: Ian Gregory has a teaching background and has taught for many years for Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, WI, Mercy Hospital and U.W. Hospital, Madison, WI as an EMT and Paramedic instructor. Ian is a recently retired Captain from the City of Beloit Fire Department and was responsible for overseeing training for the department and integrated teaching leadership course to the department. Instructor: Karen Redieske has over 20 years of business experience including small business, city government and self-employment. She has a degree in Business Administration and a solid foundation of business procedures and realizes the importance of effective leadership in the workplace as well as our personal lives. Series • Course #: BUS 030 RV Reg Code: 7543 9/27-11/15 Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm 8 Sessions RVC STUDENT CENTER BLDG Room 1222 Karen Redieske and Ian Gregory $299 Know Yourself This two-part course explores the most important component—YOU! Learn your strengths and weaknesses, who you are and what you’re seen as. Understand how to separate your emotions from your behaviors and get a 360 Assessment so you’ll know where you stand as you decide where you’re going. Goal Setting and Action Plans This class in not just about setting goals and writing actions plans, it’s about understanding and overcoming the obstacles that too often derail their successful implementation. Communication Why are we the way we are? Why do we resist change? We have three brains? Find the answers to the one issue you must deal with on a constant basis-change. It’s not what you’re hearing that’s hurting you; it’s what you’re not hearing. Think you listen effectively? Come find out what you’re missing. Listening is an attitude. More importantly, it’s a skill that can be improved through proper practice. Conflict Resolution and Accountability You must first understand conflict to effectively deal with it. Is it good or bad? Can you end it? Should you? Come explore these and many other questions as we take you through scenarios of real life conflict. Teambuilding This lively and interactive session teaches you how to assemble teams that push for excellence. Develop your current and future stars, deal with the squeaky wheels and learn what stops teams from becoming great. This session includes a workshop on turning vision into reality. This one is a must! Motivation When the need for motivation arises, you must understand accountability. How do the two work together? Can you teach self-motivation? Does accountability mean punishment? Start Your Journey on the Right Foot! Simplified Sales “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.” Time for a change? If you want to learn to sell, if you want to be motivated, Simplified Sales will provide you with the techniques and training you’ll need to be successful. Gain insights on promoting yourself and your product based on her secrets and philosophies of life. Be rewarded with not only a better attitude on life but with being a successful salesperson. Become that rare person who can take care of hearts while also taking care of business. Purchase text at first class from instructor, $17.50 cash or check only). About the Author: Teddy Behrendt is a retired Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager in the banking industry. She has 22 years of banking experience, 20 years of speaking and training, and 23 years of insurance; all of which included sales. She is fun, dynamic and has an abundance of energy • Course #: OSB 033 RV Reg Code: 7186 9/27-10/11 Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm 3 Sessions RVC STUDENT CTR Room 1224 Teddy Behrendt $49 Principles of Banking Operation (1 Credit) This course, offered in partnership with the Illinois Bankers Association, provides entry to mid-level bankers/tellers with information needed to provide effective service to customers, conduct basic financial transactions, thus improving bank profitability. Also discussed are the effects banks have on the U.S. economy, the purpose and business of banking, products and services provided by banks and how they are delivered. Lastly, students will gain an understanding of basic financial transactions and the application of banking laws and regulations. Upon completion, two AIB credits will be awarded. All materials included in the fee. • Course #: BNK 010 RV Reg Code: 7500 9/15-11/17 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm 10 Sessions RVC STENSTROM CENTER Room 319 Dennis Cheatwood, Stillman Bank, $235 Basic Bank Teller Training (1 Credit) Rock Valley College has partnered with the Illinois Banking Association to teach the skills needed to become a successful bank teller. This class includes a comprehensive overview of the banking industry, the U.S. Payments System, the duties of the Federal Reserve System and an over view of the pertinent banking laws and regulations. Learn about daily transaction procedures, teller responsibilities and delivery of quality customer service. Students will have the option to take a final exam to qualify for the American Institute of Banking credits. Course fee includes cost of text. No class 10/31. • Course #: BNK 001 RV Reg Code: 7530 10/3-11/14 Mondays, 5:30-8:30 pm 6 Sessions RVC CLASSROOM BLDG II Room 120 Melisa L. Kallestad-Wichelt $215 Entrepreneurship Principles (3 Credits)This course is held in cooperation with the RVC Business Division and examines the various skills and habits essential for a successful entrepreneurial venture. Real world case studies will provide opportunities to analyze why certain businesses fail while others succeed. Students will also encounter exposure to a variety of entrepreneurship ventures through lectures and live experiences that support growth in problem recognition, and solution development, and the exploration of career options. • Course #: BUS 077 RV Reg Code: 4782 8/24-12/7 Wednesdays, 6:00-8:45 pm 16 Weeks RVC WOODWARD TECH CTR Room 213 Dr. Gerald GeRue $235 Import/Export Now! ONLINE (1 Credit) Now you can learn what it takes to be self-employed in import or export (or both) of goods or services with this step-by-step hands-on nine week seminar delivered over the internet. This course is appropriate for people with zero business background, as well as established businesses looking for new trade. For over twelve years the course has been highly rated for content, delivery and personalization. You will be taken through licensing and permits, setting yourself up for properly conducting trade worldwide at the small business level. The entire course may be taken at your pace, with plenty of one-onone email contact with the instructor. Optional weekly live sessions online are run during the course. After the formal nine weeks course, you may join a listserv of ex-students, so access to the instructor and peers never ends. The required textbook How Small Business Trades Worldwide, ISBN: 978-0-9795515-0-5 is available on Amazon.com. About the Instructor John Spiers has worked in Seattle and San Francisco with international trading companies since 1974, in virtually every position. Selfemployed trading internationally since 1984, John shares what he has done in the past, what he has advised others to do successfully, and what he is doing now all in a seminar highly rated by participants for content, experience, pace and humor. This on-line course will meet on the Internet on Wednesdays, for 9 sessions from 8:00-10:00 pm (Central time.) Session I – 10/12-12/7/2011 Cost $95 TO REGISTER, pay and provide us with your e-mail address, call (815) 921-3900 and refer to Course #MKT 052 Testimonial: “I have purchased a lot of products on starting a home-based business. Spent thousands of dollars. No product, course, seminar, video came close to offering the content that this course did.” Sandra Rajsic-Lohman, MBA, CPA, CMA
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Questions? Call (815) 921-3900 Fall 2011 41 BUSINESS CAREERS Tailoring with Knowledge Basic Alterations: Tailoring with Knowledge Part 1 (3 Credits) WORK AT HOURS OF YOUR CHOICE by getting a certificate in tailoring from one of only 100 Master tailors in the country, Joe Chiarelli. Learn an age old tradition of alterations, to work from home or a department store or set-up your own retail store front. You will learn how to procure business, how to provide all alteration services by learning a new skill and above all how to keep your customers satisfied. After attending this program you will be able to perform technical alterations including: Hemming the pants bottom; Re-cuts; Shoulder pad work; tapering of thighs; Coat Center seam or blade problems; Coat vent problems; Professional ironing and more. Instructor will announce alternate room locations/times at class. • Course #: BUS 052 RV Reg Code: 7088 9/14-11/16 WF, 1:00-3:30 pm 10 Weeks BELL SCHOOL ROAD CTR Room 002 Joe Chiarelli $2,995 Pants Pattern Making This class will show you how to draft a pants pattern from your own measurements or for others. It will teach you the proper measuring techniques for a perfectly tailored pants pattern. Learn to take and apply the necessary measurements for pants; Drafting Front Pattern; Drafting Under Pattern; Pattern Alterations and Grading and transferring to cloth. Recommended: Basic Tailoring or equivalent experience. • Course #: BUS 017 RV Reg Code: 7085 9/14-10/5 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm 5 Weeks BELL SCHOOL ROAD CTR Room 002 Joe Chiarelli $125 An Introduction to Voiceovers Are people always telling you that you have a great voice? Do you often find yourself listening to your favorite audio book, commercial or cartoon character and thinking, “I could do that”? This fun and empowering 2 hour introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. You’ll be coached as you perform a real voiceover script and be recorded so that you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. After class you will have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something you’d like to pursue. Taught by a professional voice actor from the Voice Acting Training Company, Voices For All. • Course #: COM 004 RV Reg Code: 7095 10/26 Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 pm 1 Session RVC WOODWARD TECH CTR Room 121 Voices for All Staff $40 RVC BOOKSTORE Student Center, Ground level http://rvc.bncollege.com or (815) 921-1680 For Fall hours and to order or view used and new textbooks visit us online at www.whywaitforbooks.com Personal Voice Career Do you have a distinct vocal sound? Does a career in voice-over or book narration appeal to you? Denny Farrell, Big Bank Hall of Fame announcer inductee and on-air Chicago radio personality, guides you through tips, techniques, and need-to-know skills that help you become comfortable in front of a microphone and assist you in understanding the importance of generating business leads and developing your business practices for a career in voice-over work Students may produce an audition CD in Mr. Farrell’s studio upon completion of the course and be introduced to digital editing. Please note: Register through Rock Valley College. • Course #: COM 004 ECC Reg Code: 7778 9/19-10/10 Mondays, 6:30-9:00 pm 4 Session ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room HBT-192 Denny Farrell $149 • Course #: COM 004 ECC2 Reg Code: 7779 10/24-11/14 Mondays, 6:30-9:00 pm 4 Session ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room HBT-192 Denny Farrell $149 Private Investigator (1.5 Credits) Techniques, tips, and legal guidelines for conducting investigations are presented in this course, ideal for pursuing a career in private investigations, or simply to learn investigative and research techniques. From tracing missing persons, to undercover operations, to background research, the most commonly encountered types of investigations are covered. This course satisfies Illinois Department of Professional Regulation requirements of 20-hours of private investigation training for eligibility to apply for a permanent employee registration card. Required textbook Private Investigation – a Guide for the Beginner is available at Barnes Y Noble or Amazon.com online. Please note: Register through Rock Valley College. • Course #: CRM 015 RV Reg Code: 7780 9/21-11/9 Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm 8 Sessions ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room UBC-205 Ed Herdrich $199 Professional Wedding Planner Certification (2.5 Credits) This 40-hour course includes information on planning, coordinating, and directing weddings and addresses the industry’s business structure. Documentation information, contracts, how to work with vendors, and marketing, working with prospective brides and grooms, an important curriculum component, will be discussed. The fee includes workbooks, CD’s, testing and National Certification from the Wedding Planning Institute. This course is recognized by the Council for Higher Education, The Association for Wedding Professionals International and the American Society for Wedding Planners. Upon completion of the course you have three options: an internship opportunity, job placement assistance, or bridal client referrals. For Internet Section call 815-921-3906 to pay. We then notify the Institute of your payment. Then go to http://www.weddingplanninginstitute. com/ . Please note: Register through Rock Valley College. • Course #: BUS 043 RV Reg Code: 7781 10/4-12/6 Tuesdays, 5:30-9:30 pm 10 Weeks ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin Room HBT-192 Desiree Dent $895 Paralegal/Legal Assistant/ Lawyer’s Assistant Certificate Program RVC Continuing Professional Education, in collaboration with Midwest Paralegal Studies, offers a 12-month Paralegal Certificate of Completion to those who complete all five courses in the series. This generalist program provides the novice or those currently working in the legal field, a comprehensive overview of all the paralegal roles and responsibilities. Tuition for each of the five classes is $195. The total cost to complete the five-course certificate series is $975 (includes all study materials). About the Instructor: Zoran V. Perovanovich has been a paralegal educator and consultant for more than 20 years in the tri-state area. He is the founder and instructor of Midwest Paralegal Studies and is dedicated to coordinate flexible, low-cost entry-level paralegal tutoring throughout the country. http://www.paralegalstudies.com How the Program Works This is a private online tutoring program designed to let you work at a pace comfortable for your busy lifestyle. At the beginning of each course, students will access all of the lectures and study materials they will need online on the website. Courses may be taken in any order; however, we recommend students take classes in the order in which they are listed below. The program begins with a free, one-hour orientation seminar held on-line (required prior to registering). Dates for Fall classes (Thursdays - 7 Weeks): Thursday, September 15-Thursday, October 27 or Thursday, November 3-Thursday, December 15 Paralegal Orientation (required prior to registration): Free$ Online Information Session Is the paralegal career for you? Paralegal, legal assistant, lawyer’s assistant are all titles used interchangeably to describe individuals who work with attorneys and other professionals in the field of law. Our Paralegal Certificate Program is explained in this free information seminar online at: http://www.paralegalstudies. com/free_orientation.htm TO REGISTER and pay call RVC Continuing Professional Education at (815) 921-3906. Paralegal Research BUS 049 (1 Credit) This course presents an overview of entry-level paralegal research and writing tools. All students will access law resources online and at the local library once a week for specific assignments. In addition, each student will write an office legal memo using legal techniques and current rules of law applying the same to support a conclusion based upon the IRAC analytical reasoning technique. All work must be submitted online. Cost $195 Paralegal Jurisprudence BUS 053 (1 Credit) This course presents an overview of the paralegal profession including many of the more popular entry-level areas of legal specialization (family, corporate, probate, real estate, immigration, bankruptcy law, and many others). All students will be required to select and pursue at least one specialty area and write a twelve-part report for substantive career development. Each student will also be required to take weekly quizzes and a final exam online. Cost $195
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