Fall 2011 - Green River Community College

FALL 2011 ContinuingContinuing Education Fall Classeswww.greenriver.edu/ce Education ClassesRegister now for fall quarterwww.greenriver.edu/ceSelf-supporting classes. See page 10 for key.EDUCATION IS A LIFE-LONG PROCESSThe non-credit classes listed in this section are for professional continuingeducation and personal enrichment. These are self-supporting courses, notsupported by tax funds.Continuing Education ClassesThere are five ways to register for Continuing Education classes:1. Phone. Call Continuing Education at ext. 2535. You must use aVISA or MasterCard for phone registration.2. Mail. Send registration form (found on page 73) with payment to:Green River Community College, Attn: Continuing Education,12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-36223. Visit. Go to the Continuing Education Office on the AuburnCampus, the Kent Campus, or the Enumclaw Campus.4. Fax. Dial (253) 288-3480. You must use a VISA or MasterCardfor fax registration.5. Register and Pay Online. Go to www.greenriver.edu/ceRefund Policy for Continuing Education Non-credit ClassesClass fees for Continuing Education classes are not refundableunless student cancels 24 business hours prior to the start of class.Full refunds will be made if the college cancels a class. Unless you’renotified otherwise, your registration is confirmed upon receipt ofpayment for class.PROFESSIONAL/WORK RELATED EDUCATONBusinessSmall Business classes are partially fundedby the U.S. Small Business Administration.BC 0314 Hot 100 Business CourseExpand your business and help create 500 local jobs. Imagineexpanding your business into the business of your dreams andcreate jobs at the same time. Learn from top experts in the field ofbusiness expansion and from your peers as you go through the processtogether. Our goal is to create 500 local jobs by expanding 100 localbusinesses. Businesses must qualify and be accepted into the coursebefore registering for the class. For more information go to:www.hot100business.com. No tuition. Fee $1,995.00. CEUs: 5.4Y465 KCU Davis K Kent-324 W 4-7pClass begins 09/07/11 and ends 10/26/11.NewBC 0785 Best Business For MeThinking of starting a business? Not sure what business is rightfor you? This class will help you identify your best business profilematch and find just the right business model. You will get help workingthrough the steps to identify opportunities and options in businessownership, and implement a plan to get started in your own business.No tuition. Fee $169.00. CEUs: 1.2Y163 U Burnett-Keener Aub Ctr 110-B T 6-9pClass begins 09/20/11 and ends 10/11/11.NewBC 033 How To Start A Successful Business–4 ClassesTake the series of four small business start-up classes listed belowfor a savings of $67. Instructor provides an overview of the essentialcomponents for starting a profitable small business. No tuition.Fee $169.00. CEUs: 1.2Y155 U Davis K ZWC-104 T 6-9pClass begins 10/25/11 and ends 11/15/11.BC 034 Business Start-Up And ManagementThis class will help you plan the start-up of a new business. Learnstrategic and tactical keys to success such as assessing yourresources, identifying your business personality, developing yourconcept, protecting your assets through proper business structure, andunderstanding the necessary licenses and taxes. The entire process isbuilt into a simple start-up map that you can follow step-by-step. Notuition. Fee $59.00. CEUs: .3Y157 U Davis K ZWC-104 T 6-9pClass begins 10/25/11 and ends 10/25/11.BC 036 Business Financial ManagementEffective financial management is your key to small business success.Learn to read basic financial statements and concentrate on your keyfinancial priorities. Understand how to use the cash-flow cycle to yourbusiness’s advantage and utilize important benchmarks for maximizingyour daily results. This class is crucial to your small business education.No tuition. Fee $59.00. CEUs: .3Y158 U Davis K ZWC-104 T 6-9pClass begins 11/01/11 and ends 11/01/11.BC 035 Business MarketingLearn the basics of making strategic marketing decisions and buildingan integrated marketing plan. Utilizing a practical and repeatableprocess, you’ll learn about important concepts such as pricing,distribution, messaging, and message delivery—and how to base allof those decisions on your customer profile, product advantages, andcompetition. No tuition. Fee $59.00. CEUs: .3Y159 U Davis K ZWC-104 T 6-9pClass begins 11/08/11 and ends 11/08/11.BC 037 Developing A Business PlanThis hands-on session is designed to help you create a workingbusiness plan for starting or managing your business. Throughengaging writing exercises and group brainstorming, you’ll take yourbusiness ideas further than you thought possible. While traditionalbusiness plan formats will be discussed, the focus of this class is tohelp you develop and sharpen your own business ideas to give you thegreatest chance at success. No tuition. Fee $59.00. CEUs: .3Y160 U Davis K ZWC-104 T 6-9pClass begins 11/15/11 and ends 11/15/11.Small Business Start-Up OrientationIncludes how to obtain business licenses and what kind are needed;business application questions; available resources; how to write abusiness plan and why you need one; and what lenders look for in aloan application. No cost to attend but advance registration is required.Auburn Center (253) 333-4953 .............Monday, Sept. 19 .......3-5 p.m.Monday, Nov. 21 ........3-5 p.m.Kent Campus (253) 520-6260 ..............Friday, Oct. 21 ............3-5 p.m.Continuing Education59