Professional Development - University of Washington Tacoma

2012-2013 

Professional 

Development 

Programs at UW Tacoma 

tacoma.uw.edu/KeyPDC 

Continuing education for the South Sound region

KeyBank Professional Development Center | UW Tacoma 

Contact us 

PHONE: 253-692-4618 

E-MAIL: keypdc@uw.edu 

WEBSITE: tacoma.uw.edu/KeyPDC 

MAILING ADDRESS 

1900 Commerce Street 

Tacoma, WA 98402-3100 

OFFICE LOCATION 

Carlton Center 

1551 Broadway, Suite 200 

Tacoma, WA 98402 

DIRECTOR 

Lisa Reeves 

253-692-4604 

reevesl@uw.edu 

PROGRAM MANAGER 

Michael McMillan 

253-692-4682 

mcmilm@uw.edu 

PROGRAM COORDINATOR 

Brian Tetreault 

253-692-4692 

tetrea@uw.edu 

STUDENT & FISCAL SERVICES 

Dana Son 

253-692-4672 

danas4@uw.edu 

OFFICE ASSISTANT 

Olivia Willie 

253-692-4618 

ogarcia7@uw.edu 

Most of our programs are 

approved for Veterans Affairs and 

WorkSource benefits. Look for these 

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The University of Washington Tacoma provides 

equal opportunity in education without regard 

to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, 

sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, 

disability or status as a disabled veteran or 

Vietnam-era veteran in accordance with the 

University of Washington policy and applicable 

federal and state statutes and regulations. 

2012-13 Schedule 

We are your resource for professional 

development in the South Sound region 

Business 

Contract Management ........................................ 3 

Effective Business Writing & 

Communication ..................................................... 5 

Human Resources ................................................. 7 

Lean Six Sigma ........................................................ 8 

Managing for High Performance 

& Retention .............................................................. 9 

Project Management .........................................10 

Criminal justice & law 

Digital Forensics ..................................................... 4 

E-Discovery .............................................................. 4 

Environmental Law & Regulation .................... 5 

Paralegal Studies .................................................10 

Education 

School Principal & 

Program Administrator .....................................11 

The Differentiated Classroom: A Model for 

Success ....................................................................11 

Customized training for business 

The KeyBank Professional Development Center offers upper-division and graduate-level workshops 

and certificates to the public and also develops customized courses for corporations. Educational 

programming can be designed to enhance the skills and qualifications of employees and 

potential employees of both private businesses and public agencies. 

Our faculty are geared up to work through the center to offer your employees the training they need. 

A variety of essential, professional topics offered by University of Washington Tacoma faculty are 

immediately available including: 

� Lean Six Sigma � Contract Management 

� GIS � IT Security 

� Fundraising � Database Management 

� Human Resources � Project Management 

Nonprofit & public policy 

Fundraising Management .................................. 6 

Nonprofit Management ...................................... 9 

Public Policy ..........................................................11 

Test prep 

GMAT Test Prep .....................................................13 

GRE Test Prep ........................................................13 

LSAT Test Prep .......................................................13 

Technology 

Digital Forensics ..................................................... 4 

Database Managment ......................................... 3 

GIS (Credential) ...................................................... 6 

IT Security ................................................................. 7 

Online Classes .......................................................12 

Project Management .........................................10 

FRequenTLy ASKeD queSTiOnS ...........14 

APPLiCATiOn FORM & 

RegiSTRATiOn FORM ....................................15 

If you don’t see what you need, let us know what you would like to see offered. Contact Michael 

McMillan at 253-692-4682 or at mcmilm@uw.edu to learn more about setting up customized training 

for your employees. 

The KeyBank Professional Development Center at the University of Washington Tacoma is made possible by 

funding from the Key Foundation. 

KeyBank is committed to helping build strong, diverse communities. Key’s philanthropic giving program 

focuses on financial education and workforce initiatives that help people reach economic independence by 

preparing them for better employment opportunities. 

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Contract 

Management 

For contract professionals who deal with 

commercial and government organizations. 

Covers the growing profession of contract 

management, including a wide range of 

job functions in the complex business of 

procurement and contracting. Contract 

professionals work as procurement specialists, 

contract administrators, attorneys, negotiators, 

technical writers, project managers, auditors 

and paralegals. 

A certificate from the University of Washington 

Tacoma and 10.8 CEUs are awarded upon 

successful completion of the program. Cost for 

the entire program is $3,136. 

Course information 

Program length: September 2012 - June 2013 

Courses marked with a ★ may be taken 

individually. You must qualify for admission 

in the program to be eligible to take individual 

courses. 

Meet the electronic data 

challenge! 

Database 

Management 

Society is increasingly dependent upon 

the availability of timely and accurate 

information. In today’s competitive economy, 

the ability of an organization to capture, store, 

retrieve, organize and analyze information 

in meaningful ways can make the difference 

between success and failure. This certificate 

program was created to prepare individuals 

to meet these challenges through training in 

the fundamentals of Database Management 

Systems as well as their practical application. 

A certificate from the University of Washington 

Tacoma and 9.0 CEUs are awarded upon 



Legal issues in Contracting and 

Procurement ★ 

Includes an overview of contracting functions 

which serves as a foundation for other courses. 

Tuesdays, Sept. 25- nov. 13, 2012 

Meets: 6 - 9 p.m. | Cost: $653 | CEUs: 2.7 

Financial Aspects of Contracts ★ 

Covers cost accounting and data needs, direct 

and indirect costs, and cost allocation methods. 

Tuesdays, nov. 22 - Dec. 18, 2012 


Changes, Terminations & Claims ★ 

A comprehensive review of what happens with 

contracts once they are initiated, but before 

they are fulfilled. 

Tuesdays, Jan. 8 - Feb. 12, 2013 

Meets: 6 - 9 p.m.| Cost: $529 | CEUs: 1.8 

negotiation Skills ★ 

Participants study the negotiation process. 

Tuesdays, Feb. 19 - March 19, 2013 



Program length: January - August 2013 

Database Management 

Fundamentals 

Provides an introduction to database 

management concepts such as the definition of 

data elements and basic data structures, data 

modeling and systems architectures. Introduces 

some of the leading database management 

products and design tools currently in use. 

Tuesdays, Jan. 8 - March 12, 2013 

Meets: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Cost: $893 | CEUs: 3.0 

Database Design and 

implementation 

Applies concepts and techniques from the 

first term in the design and implementation 

of a database management system including 

database planning, database architectures, data 

integrity, backup and recovery systems and 

data warehousing. 

Tuesdays, March 26 - May 28, 2013 



governmental Contracting ★ 

Covers federal, state and local government 

contracts. 

Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 2013 


international Contracting and 

Special Topics ★ 

A detailed examination of international 

contracts and program wrap-up. 

Tuesdays, May 21 - June 11, 2013 



Participation is open to individuals with at 

least two years of college (preferred) and one 

year of work experience related to contracts, 

or a combination equaling at least three years 

college and experience. 

Application Process see pg. 14 

Database Administration 

Explores the role and responsibilities of 

the database administrator. Provides an 

introduction to generally accepted database 

administration functions and examines the 

challenges and problems that arise in day-today 

operations. 

Tuesdays, June 11- Aug. 13, 2013 


Admission requirements 

Applicants should have at least four years of 

undergraduate education, technical training, 

or equivalent experience; familiarity with 

a programming language is preferred; and 

a basic understanding of data processing 

concepts. 

Required equipment 

You are required to have a laptop computer 

with high-speed Internet connectibility to 

bring to class. 




Electronic investigations: 

Learn to fight cyber-crime! 

Digital 

Forensics 

Digital forensics is the recovery of digital data 

for use as evidence in both civil and criminal 

legal proceedings, or in internal investigations 

documenting violations of computer usage 

policies in corporate or public agency settings. 

This type of evidence is important in cases of 

white collar crime and industrial espionage 

or theft, as well as in cases of harassment, 

embezzlement and conspiracy. Laws of 

evidence must be known and followed to 

collect, preserve, analyze and present digital 

data in court. These laws also apply to 

organizations when they are documenting 

computer usage violations by employees. 

This program is designed for information 

technology specialists, systems analysts and 

network administrators. Especially beneficial 

for individuals within private corporations or 

public agencies who are asked to search for 

and identify hidden digital data, or to analyze 

employee computer usage, stored or copied 

files, email or Internet history. 

A certificate from the University of 

Washington Tacoma and 9 CEUs are awarded 

upon successful completion of the program. 

Cost for the entire program is $2,679. 

electronic 

Discovery 

(e-Discovery) 

Management 

Explore how electronic data plays a central role 

in today’s litigation process during discovery 

and identification of evidence. Learn how 

records and information management policies 

prepare organizations for potential litigation. 

Understand the laws governing electronic 

discovery, including the consequences for 

failing to fulfill discovery and presentation 

obligations. Whether you work in a law firm 

or an enterprise, learn how to manage the 

electronic discovery process, including the 

tools and techniques through which electronic 

evidence is identified, collected, and presented 

in the courtroom. 



Program length: January - August 2013 

Law and Digital Forensics 

Digital forensics is a profession that differs 

significantly from the image portrayed on television. 

The reality is that the digital forensics 

expert needs much more experience than a 

solid background in IT. An expert in this area 

needs to understand the “big picture” of civil 

litigation, the basics of criminal law and what 

can and cannot be ascertained through forensics 

analysis. 



Digital Forensics Tools & Processes 

In most investigations a digital forensics case 

begins with a crime or allegation of wrongdoing. 

The high-tech examiner must be prepared 

to gather evidence both in the field and in the 

lab. Covers tools and processes utilized for effective 

information gathering. 

Tuesdays, March 26, 2012 - May 27, 2013 


Applied Digital Forensics: 

Case Studies 

Applying findings from a digital forensic 

analysis is only the first step for the 

digital forensics investigator. Computing 

investigations consist of combining recovered 

digital evidence with other resources. Focuses 

on the most important skills necessary for a 

successful high tech investigation. 


Program length: 3 Quarters 

Courses marked with a ★ may be taken individually. 

You must qualify for admission in the 

program to be eligible to take individual courses. 

electronic Discovery 

and the Law ★ 

Broad view of the legal frameworks governing 

electronic discovery. 

TBD 


Records Management for 

Litigation Readiness ★ 

Learn to apply key principles of records 

management to the unique and rapidly 

evolving challenge of managing electronic 

records. 

TBD 



Tuesdays, June 11 - Aug. 13, 2013 



To enter the program you must demonstrate baseline 

technical competency in understanding and 

working with computers, through EITHER: 

■ A degree in computer science, OR 

■ Experience and training in IT (to be detailed 

in your application), OR 

■ Programming experience 

If you are uncertain about whether you meet the 

admission requirements, please contact Michael 

McMillan at 253-692-4682 or mcmilm@uw.edu. 

Once accepted into a certificate program, you 

have one year within which to complete it. 

Required equipment 

This course requires a USB to IDF/SATA hard 

drive adapter. The instructor recommends the 

following model: 

www.directron.com/bt300.html 

You can purchase a similar item from another 

manufacturer if you choose as long as it has the 

same functionality. 


The Collection, Review and 

Production of electronic evidence 

for Litigation ★ 

TBD 



Applicants should: 

■ Have completed at least two years of college 

■ Have at least two years of relevant professional 

experience (including experience in 

law firms, records management positions, 

information technology positions). 

■ Be able to demonstrate how electronic discovery 

is relevant to their work. 




effective 

Business 

Writing & 

Communication 

According to former Secretary of Education 

Richard Riley, the top 10 in demand jobs in 

2010 didn’t exist in 2004. 

Employees may be preparing for jobs that don’t 

yet exist, using technologies that have not been 

invented, in order to solve problems we don’t 

even know are problems yet. Having employees 

who can write effectively, think critically, and 

present accurately are key to a company’s 

success. 

This program is designed for anyone who has 

written and/or verbal communication as a 

part of their job duties and those who wish to 

improve their communication skills. 

environmental 

Law and 

Regulation 

Provides an overview of the broad and 

complex field of environmental regulation, 

as well as familiarity with key laws that have 

the greatest influence on the management of 

natural resources. Improves understanding 

of agencies and organizations that 

create, enforce, interpret and work with 

environmental regulations. Covers federal, 

state and local law, with emphasis on the 

overriding federal and state statutes. Research 

skills are learned and hand-on experience 

with a realistic professional project is 

acquired. 

Designed for those who need to understand 

the complex regulatory context in which 

environmental decisions are made. Employees 

of municipal, state and federal agencies 

charged with environmental responsibilities, 

conservationists, developers, environmental 

consultants, attorneys and concerned citizens 

will benefit from this program. 

A certificate and 9.0 continuing education 

units (CEUs) are awarded to participants 

upon successful completion of the program. 


A Certificate of Completion from the 

University of Washington Tacoma and 1.5 

CEUs (15 contact hours) are awarded upon 

successful completion of the program. 


You will study and apply of the principles of 

business writing through critical reading, 

analyzing, and writing paragraphs, emails, 

formal letters, and general business 

correspondence, as well as learn to develop 

ideas fully, organize them effectively, and 

express them clearly. Instruction will be given 

as to identifying the intended purpose of 

writing, whether informative, persuasive, or 

“bad news.” Organizational strategies will be 

presented on the importance of identifying 

target audience, when to use formal vs. 

informal writing and how to give effective 

presentations. Basic writing skills, such 

as sentence structure, paragraphing, and 

business form, will be assessed, addressed, and 

reviewed. 

Wednesdays, Feb. 6 - March 13, 2013 

Meets: 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Cost: $365 | CEUs: 1.5 


Program length: January - September 2013 

Courses marked with a ★ may be taken 

individually. You must complete and qualify for 

admission in the program to be eligible to take 

individual courses. 

environmental Regulation: 

Laws and Regulation ★ 

Wednesdays, Jan. 9 - March 6, 2013 

Meets: 6:30 - 9 p.m. | Cost: $675 | CEUs: 3.0 

The environment’s Regulatory 

Context ★ 

Wednesdays, March 20- May 22, 2013 


Practicum Project in 

environmental Regulation 

Wednesdays, June 5 - Aug. 7, 2013 


Faculty 


John McCoy 

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Seattle University; 

M.A., Sociology, McGill University, Montreal; 

Editorial Journalism, University of Washington; 

Intensive Spanish, Instituto de Idiomasa, Cochabamba, 

Bolivia 

A recently retired communications executive, 

John has written and edited numerous 

stories, reports, and press materials for World 

Vision, the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle and 

two daily newspapers. He was a reporter and 

editor at the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin and 

the Seattle Post-Intelligencer where his work 

included prize-winning accounts of charity 

fraud, the eruption of Mount St. Helens and 

the failures of the state’s mental health system. 

His book, Concrete Mama: Prison Profiles from 

Walla Walla (1981), changed correctional 

practices in Washington State. 

He led the communications strategy and 

directed the communications staff of the global 

humanitarian organization World Vision International 

where he headed media campaigns 

that brought global and regional attention to 

child and maternal health, HIV/AIDS, homelessness 

and other issues. 

To register see pg. 15 


Applicants should have at least two years of 

successful college education and be able to 

write and think at a college level. Applicants 

with less than two years of college may be accepted 

if they can demonstrate through their 

application materials that they thoroughly 

grounded in their professional field. 




Fundraising 

Management 

As organizations compete for donor dollars, 

they have a great need for fundraising 

professionals. The Certificate in Fundraising 

Management reflects the changing trends and 

new directions of the field. This program is 

appropriate for fundraisers, board members 

and volunteers seeking additional skills, or for 

those seeking careers in development. 

Upon successful completion of the program, 

students will have collected a portfolio of 

documents which reflect fundraising’s best 

practices, earned a University of Washington 

Tacoma certificate, and 14.5 continuing 

education units (CEUs). Cost for the entire 

program is $3,090. 



You must qualify for admission in the 

program to be eligible to take individual courses. 

Fundraising Basics ★ 

Survey course of ideas, concepts, methods, and 

language familiar to fundraising professionals. 

GIS - Mapping the future! 

geographic 

information 

Systems (giS) 

Credential 

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a 

comprehensive spatial database used to input, 

store, retrieve, manipulate, analyze and output 

geographically-referenced information, to 

support decision making for planning and 

management of land use, natural resources and 

the environment, transportation, facilities and 

services, and public administration. The ability 

of GIS to display the results of queries geographically 

and its unique capacity for spatial 

analysis and modeling, make it possible to ask 

and answer questions well beyond the scope of 

traditional databases. The GIS credential allows 

practioners in the profession to expand their 

skill-base. Classes meet in the well-equipped 

GIS lab at UWT. ArcGIS software is provided 

during the class for student projects. This 

program has been approved for clock hours 

for teacher recertification. Cost for the entire 


Offers an introduction to the theory and 

practice of fundraising for nonprofit 

organizations. 

Tuesdays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 14, 2012 


Writing for Development ★ 

Focuses on developing the necessary written 

fundraising messages to reach different 

audiences for fundraising success. 

Thursdays, Sept. 27 - Dec. 6, 2012 

(No class 11/22) 


Management and Finance 

for Fundraising ★ 

Covers managing a fund development 

program, the use of technology in fundraising 

and provides a working understanding of 

financial systems and budgeting. 

Thursdays, Jan. 10 - March 14, 2013 


Major and Planned gifts ★ 

Overview, theory and best practices in major 

and planned giving programs, including strategic 

planning for implementing major and planned 

giving programs. 




Program length: January - May 2013 

introduction to ArcgiS i 

Here begins the foundation for becoming a 

successful ArcView®, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo 

user. This course covers fundamental GIS 

concepts as well as how to query a GIS 

database, manipulate tabular data, edit spatial 

and attribute data, and present data clearly and 

efficiently using maps and charts. Participants 

learn how to use ArcMap, ArcCatalog, 

and ArcToolbox and explore how these 

applications work together to provide a 

complete GIS software solution. Recommended 

for those who are new to ArcGIS or new to 

geographic information systems in general. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan. 8 - Feb. 7, 2013 

Meets: 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Cost: $895 + $20 tech fee | 

CEUs: 3.3 

introduction to ArcgiS ii 

This course further explores GIS concepts as 

well as focusing on spatial analysis, automation 

of spatial and attributes data, editing and 

advanced options for cartographic display. A 

portion of the class is reserved for carrying 

out an analysis project and applying many of 

the new skills and techniques learned in this 

course. Participants conduct queries, perform 

spatial analysis, and present their results in 


Fundraising as a Profession ★ 

Covers professional aspects of the field of 

philanthropy. 

Tuesdays, April 12 - May 7, 2013 


Research Project 

Provides a culminating experience involving 

research within the comprehensive fund 

development program. 

Thursdays, April 4 - June 6, 2013 



Participation is open to individuals with at 

least two years of college or two years experience 

in the field of development and fundraising 

preferred. 


a hard-copy map. Recommended for those 

with fundamental knowledge of ArcGIS and 

geographic information systems in general. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Feb. 26 - March 28, 2013 

(No class on 1/16) 


CEUs: 3.3 

introduction to ArcgiS iii 

This course covers advanced technical, 

implementation, and application issues 

in GIS Analysis. Raster based modeling, 

2 and 3 dimensional representations, 

introductory GPS, and system planning issues. 

Recommended for those who want to learn how 

to use ArcGIS desktop applications to conduct 

raster-based analysis, conversion and editing. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 9 - May 9, 2013 


CEUs: 3.3 


Applicants must have a basic familiarity with 

Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint and be able to 

work at a college level. 




Human 

Resources 

Management 

Designed for experienced human resources 

professionals who want to learn advanced skills 

for business success, the Human Resources 

Management Certificate Program emphasizes 

how disciplines of human resources can be 

integrated to address workplace effectiveness. 

Courses cover all major areas of human 

resources, and serve as a foundation for passing 

the certification test in human resources. 

This program is not a review course for the 

Professional Human Resources (PHR) exam. 

Participants are awarded a University of 

Washington Tacoma certificate and 15 

continuing education units (CEUs) upon 





You must qualify for admission in the program to be 

eligible to take individual courses. 

One of the fastest-growing 

employment sectors in the country! 

iT Security 

Modern society is increasingly dependent on 

the reliable and secure operation of global 

information systems and communication 

networks, and increasingly vulnerable to 

both deliberate and unintentional disruptions 

of these complex infrastructures. In the IT 

Security Certificate Program, students learn 

comprehensive strategies for professionals who 

implement and administer enterprise-wide 

information security measures. 

This program is designed primarily for 

information professionals, including 

programmers, systems analysts, database 

administrators, network administrators, web 

developers, and operations personnel with 

direct responsibility for design, implementation 

and management of information systems. 

Participants can use what they learn in this 

program to prepare for a majority of topics 

in the CISSP exam. The program may also be 

appropriate for individuals in management, 

finance, law enforcement, military service and 

the legal profession. 

Participants earn 9.0 CEUs and a certificate 

upon completion of the program. Cost for the 

entire program is $2,679. 

The Human Resources Manager ★ 

Lays the foundation for the certificate by 

presenting a comprehensive overview of the 

role of the human resources professional, 

and by examining the breadth and scope of 

HR as a strategic business partner within an 

organization. 

Mondays, Oct. 8 - Dec. 10, 2012 


employee Relations ★ 

Emphasizes HR compliance with employment 

laws and regulations, as well as practical skills for 

managing the employee relations function. 

Wednesdays, Oct. 10 - Dec. 19, 2012 



Training and Staff Development ★ 

An overview of training and staff development 

from a human resources perspective. 



Staffing ★ 

Intensive introduction to recruitment, selection 

and outplacement of staff. 




Program length: October 2012 - June 2013 

Fundamentals of information 

Security 

Provides an overview of ten major knowledge 

domains of information security, including 

technical and managerial approaches. From 

within a framework of asset protection and risk 

management, participants examine different 

systems’ vulnerabilities and threats and are 

introduced to basic data security technologies 

such as cryptography, access control, and 

network segmentation. Alternative strategies 

and security-related products will be compared 

and reviewed. 



Tools and Techniques of 

Database and network Security 

Focuses on tools and techniques needed to 

deploy secure applications in a networked 

environment. Participants will learn to deploy 

a test network, and within this experimental 

framework, offensive and defensive security 

technologies will be demonstrated. Participants 

will see how scanning and spoofing can be 

used to penetrate networks, and they will learn 


Compensation, Reward Systems 

and Performance Management ★ 

Covers compensation plan structure and 

design, incentive compensation systems and 

non-economic rewards and development of 

criteria and standards for performance review. 

Mondays, March 25 - June 3, 2013 

(No class 5/27) 


Benefits ★ 

Overview of employee benefits, including 

characteristics of life, disability, health care and 

retirement plans. 

Wednesdays, March 27 - May 29, 2013 



■ At least two years of work experience in an area 

of human resources management (training, 

compensation, staffing, benefits, employee 

relations). 

■ Completion of at least two years of college 

preferred. 


how firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and 

authentication protocols can guard against 

such attacks. 



Security Administration and 

emerging Security issues 

Provides practical instruction and experience 

in meeting emerging threats such as cross-site 

scripting, clickjacking, phishing, and identity 

theft. Students will learn how to harden servers 

and workstations and how to test for system 

vulnerabilities. 

Tuesdays, March 26 - May 28, 2013 



Two years of college and two years of experience 

in the information technology field. Individuals 

with less than two years of experience may be accepted 

if they have completed relevant education 

or training programs. 




Lean Six Sigma: 

green Belt 

This course covers the concepts of Lean and 

Six Sigma for both manufacturing and service 

businesses. Lean Six Sigma is a business and 

data-driven, disciplined approach to reducing 

waste and minimizing defects in any type of 

process (be it manufacturing or services). 

Lean Six Sigma focuses on reduction of 

waste, increased profitability, and customer 

satisfaction. It is a method of integrated 

management used by organizations to more 

effectively and efficiently meet the needs of 

their customers and other interested parties. 

Students are provided an overview of Lean, 

Six Sigma and the DMAIC problem solving 

methodology. Included are both statistical 

and non-statistical techniques used for 

continuous process improvement such as 

process definition, process flow diagrams, 

data collection techniques, measurement 

techniques, causes of process variation, 

pareto diagrams, histograms, cause and effect 

diagrams, control charts and process capability 

analysis. 

The interactive classroom emphasizes 

strategic thinking, flexibility, teamwork and 

communication skills. Each student will create 

specific plans for their organizations using 

these Lean Six Sigma concepts. 

Upon successful completion of the program 

students earn a Certificate of Completion 

and 4.0 CEUs (40 contact hours) from the 

University of Washington Tacoma. 

Lean Six Sigma: 

Black Belt 

The Black Belt Certification program 

is designed for experienced Six Sigma 

practitioners with a Green Belt Certification 

(or equivalent process improvement 

experience) who wish to achieve the pinnacle 

of Six Sigma training by developing critical 

skills for leadership in enterprisewide 

deployment. 

LSS black belts are professional problem 

solvers. As such, they provide mentoring to 

green belts and others who need to improve 

or optimize performance. With this in mind, 

instructors take great care to transfer all the 

necessary skills that future black belts will need 

to become great leaders and mentors and, in 

some cases, fill management positions. 

This course will be an instructor lead blended 


Students in this course will: 

■ Develop a basic understanding of Lean 

Six Sigma methodology, principles and 

practices. 

■ Understand basic Lean Six Sigma tools and 

techniques. 

■ Identify of waste activities and understand 

why they should be eliminated. 

■ Increase the student’s ability to drive Lean 

Six Sigma improvement projects. 

■ Understand the roles and approaches for Lean 

Six Sigma implementation in manufacturing 

operations. 

■ Understand how to apply Lean Six Sigma to 

achieve higher quality and greater speed in 

organizational processes. 

■ Increase the student’s ability to function 

effectively as a Lean Six Sigma Coach. 

■ Apply the Lean Six Sigma methodology to 

various case studies. 

■ Apply practical applications of Lean Six Sigma 

to real-world problems. 

■ Demonstrate through example how to present 

and display Lean Six Sigma through a “gallery 

walk.” 

■ Develop and present a recommendation 

or initiative that builds a business case by 

performing an analysis using Lean Six Sigma 

methods. 

course in which participants will spend 80 

hours in the classroom and 40 hours in the 

field applying the six sigma methodologies. 

Students will be provided with the established 

Lean Six Sigma body of knowledge, the 

experience to implement it in the workplace 

through a group project and the credentials 

to be a Lean Six Sigma leader within their 

organization. Enrollment in this course is 

limited to 10 participants. 


students earn a Certificate of Completion 

and 12.0 CEUs (120 contact hours) from the 

University of Washington Tacoma. 


everett - Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 26 - July 26, 

2012 

everett - Tuesdays & Thurdays, July 11 - August 9, 

2012 

Mondays & Wednesdays, July 16 - August 15, 2012 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 4, 2012 

Mondays & Wednesdays, Feb. 4 - Mar. 11, 2013 

Meets: 5 - 9 p.m. | Cost: $1,675 | CEUs: 4.0 

Faculty 

John Besaw 

Business Degree, University of Wisconsin; 

M.A., Adult Education, University of Southern 

California; Ph.D., Education with Secondary 

in Business, University of Washington Seattle; 

Post-Doctoral work, Organizational Leadership, 

Lean Six Sigma 

Besaw has been a leadership and organizational 

development coach for more than 20 years to 

many corporations and government agencies 

in the United States and abroad. He has 

in-the-trenches experience helping senior-level 

executives and key influencers question their 

assumptions, understand the dynamics of 

change, and apply that understanding to transform 

the workplace. Besaw’s primary expertise 

is in the design and delivery of experiential 

leadership development programs targeted to 

improve Leadership’s ability to “take care of 

people” and facilitate change. He is a former 

U.S. Army Infantry Officer. Besaw teaches marketing 

and business development classes for 

UW Tacoma’s Milgard School of Business. 



Participation is open to all Six Sigma 

practitioners with a Green Belt Certification (or 

equivalent process improvement experience). 


Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 24 - Dec. 19, 2012 

Meets: 5-10 p.m. | Cost: $4,995 | CEUs: 12.0 

Mondays & Wednesdays, March 11 - June 24, 2013 


Meets: 5-10 p.m. | Cost: $4,995 | CEUs: 12.0 




Managing 

for High 

Performance 

and Retention 

Managing for High Performance and Retention 

offers practical, research-based models and 

skills to help managers build vibrant, productive 

workplaces that attract, develop and retain 

talented employees. Workshop participants will 

explore when and how to teach, coach, assign, 

delegate, counsel, confront and discipline based 

on the development levels of their employees. 

Through lively discussion, self assessment, 

role-playing and assignments using their own 

real life examples, participants will learn how 

to influence performance while maintaining an 

atmosphere of respect, honesty and accountability. 

Throughout the course, participants will 

develop action plans to improve their management 

performance and achieve greater team 

productivity and better retention. 

nonprofit 

Management 

Certificate 

Develop critical leadership skills to become a 

successful nonprofit manager. Learn how to 

manage people, build effective programs, and 

maintain a healthy and efficient organization. 

Explore the essentials of fundraising and 

financial management. Discover how to develop 

communication plans and public relations 

strategies. You will develop your leadership skills 

and gain the ability to effectively assume the 

many roles required of a successful nonprofit 

manager—from financial stewardship, to 

effective program evolvement, to community 

relations and communication development. 

This program is beneficial for nonprofit 

volunteers and board members; professionals 

who seek careers in the nonprofit sector; 

individuals in private or government industries 

who wish to explore careers in the nonprofit 

sector; consultants who work with or want to 

expand their knowledge of the nonprofit sector. 

Participants who complete the entire series of 

workshops are eligible to earn a Certificate of 

Completion and 3.2 continuing education units 

(CEUs). 


� Keys to Influencing High Performance 

� Managing the Performance Process 

� The Influencing Process: Overview and 

Foundations 

� Working the Influencing Process 

� Coaching and Giving Effective Feedback 

� Confronting without Being 

Confrontational 

� Counseling: Facilitating Effective Problem 

Solving and Ownership 

� Constructive Discipline and Termination 

2 day workshop: Saturdays Fall 2012 and 

Winter 2013, 9am - 4pm 


you will receive a University of Washington 

Tacoma certificate and 9.0 continuing 

education units (CEUs). Cost for the entire 


Program length: October 2012 - June 2013 


Management Skills 

for nonprofit Leaders 

This course provides an intensive introduction 

to a wide range of topics in nonprofit 

leadership and management. 

Mondays & Wednesdays, Oct. 8 - Dec. 17, 2012 


Strategic Leadership 

for nonprofits 

Leadership is more than managerial skill. This 

course will focus on the basics of strategic 

leadership. The emphasis will be on practical 

application of principles. 

Mondays & Wednesdays, Jan. 7 - March 13, 2013 

(No class on 1/21 & 2/18) 


Faculty 


Jan F. Brazzell, Ph.D., CFRE 

Principal Counsel and CEO, Advancement 

Consulting 

Brazzell’s interests include organizational 

development, leadership and not-for-profit 

advancement. A community leader, volunteer 

and board member, as well as owner of 

her own consulting business, Brazzell earned 

her local reputation for successful leadership 

and service as Executive Director of the 

MultiCare Health Foundation, Vice President 

for Development and University Relations at 

Pacific Lutheran University and Director of 

Corporate, Foundation and Group Support for 

the Franciscan Foundation. Brazzell provides 

consultation, facilitation, planning, coaching 

and management training services. 


Fundraising and 

Communication for nonprofits 

Designed to provide current or aspiring 

managers a high-level overview of nonprofit 

communications and fundraising. Through 

class discussions, presentations, independent 

reading and group assignments, students 

explore fundamentals of strategic and 

tactical communication and best practices 

in resource development. The course focuses 

on the nonprofit organization’s relationship 

with the external community of supporters, 

funders and policymakers. It gives managers 

the tools to evaluate, develop and implement 

communications and fundraising objectives 

and projects in a nonprofit. 

Mondays & Wednesdays, March 25 - June 3, 2013 




Participation is open to individuals with at least 

two years of college. Some experience working 

or volunteering in a nonprofit is desirable but 

not required. 




Paralegal 

Studies 

Designed and taught by leading attorneys 

in the Puget Sound region, the Paralegal 

Studies Certificate prepares students to enter 

this growing field. Instructors are practicing 

attorneys who excel in their chosen specialty, 

are experienced in the classroom, and are 

knowledgeable about the important work and 

skills necessary for paralegals. 

Participants are awarded a University of 

Washington Tacoma certificate and 27 

continuing education units (CEUs) upon 

successful completion of the program. Total 

cost is $4,860. Program runs from October 

2012 - June 2013. 


Fundamentals of Legal Practice 

Introduction to the legal system and its 

institutions, with emphasis on areas relevant to 

paralegals. 

Mondays & Wednesdays, Oct. 1 - Dec. 10, 2012 

Meets: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Cost: $1,080 | CEUs: 6.0 

Project 

Management 

The Project Management Certificate provides 

a comprehensive examination of project management 

processing, integrating technical tools 

with leadership and effective communication 

skills. The nine workshops, taken sequentially, 

cover the skills you need to successfully lead 

projects. 

Option A: Complete Series ($1,720) 

If you complete the entire series of Project 

Management workshops, you are eligible to 

earn a Certificate of Completion and 4.0 continuing 

education units (CEUs). 

Option B: Overview Only ($185) 

You can take the Project Management Overview 

as a stand-alone course to determine if 

this program is right for you. Note: If the program 

is fully enrolled under Option A, people 

who register for Option B will not be able to 

later register for the entire series. 

Option C: Communication Only ($185) 

You can also take Effective Managerial Communication 

as a stand-alone class. 

Legal Research and Writing 1 

Fundamentals of legal research and writing, 

legal terminology and skills needed to 

communicate effectively in legal matters. 



Litigation Basics 

Survey of litigation and life cycle of a lawsuit. 

Mondays & Wednesdays, Jan. 7 - March 13, 2013 

(No class on 12/21 & 2/18) 

Meets: 6 - 9 p.m. | Cost: $1,080 | CEUs: 6.0 

Legal Research and Writing 2 

Builds on the knowledge base gained from the 

first quarter in Legal Research and Writing 1. 



Legal issues 1 

Survey of case law and practice in noncommercial 

areas of law. 

Mondays, April 8 - June 17, 2013 (No class on 5/27) 


Business Law 

Substantive course in business law, covering 

contracts, corporations and partnerships, real 

estate, estate planning and other topics. 


� Project Management Overview 

� Project Planning 

� Introduction to Project Management Using 

Microsoft® Project 

� Cost and Scheduling Fundamentals 

� Managing Projects with Microsoft® Project 

� Problem Solving 

� Microsoft® Project Applications and Case 

Studies 

� Effective Managerial Communication 

� Project Management Tools and 

Techniques 

� Series Review and Term Project 

Presentations 

Participation in this final session is required to 

earn the certificate. 

Wednesdays, June 20 - Aug. 29, 2012 

Meets: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 

Wednesdays, Oct. 3 - Dec. 12, 2012 

Meets: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 


Meets: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 


Tuesdays, April 2 - June 4, 2013 


Legal issues 2 

Survey of selected topics in the law. 

Wednesdays, April 3 - June 5, 2013 



■ A baccalaureate degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 

an accredited four-year institution. 

OR 

■ An associate degree (A.A. or A.S) and at 

least 5 years experience working in a position 

of significant responsibility in a legal 

environment, e.g., as a paralegal, paralegal 

assistant or legal assistant. Confirmation of 

an applicant’s status and responsibilities may 

be requested of an employer. 

AND 

■ Relevant transferable skills, including, but 

not limited to, the ability to work independently, 

project management skills, objectivity 

and conscientious attention to details. 

■ Internet connection and use. 

Application process 

See page 14. 

Faculty 

Lawrence Peters, Ph.D. 

Software Project Management Consultant, 

Software Consultants Ltd. 

Peters is a project management consultant who 

has authored several papers and books on the 

subject. His Ph.D. is in Engineering Management. 

G. Kent Nelson, Ph.D. 

Senior Lecturer, Management and Communication, 

Milgard School of Business, University of 

Washington Tacoma 

Nelson specializes in communication and 

management at UW Tacoma. He has a broad 

and varied background as a consultant to several 

prominent service organizations, as well as 

several companies. 

Application process 




Public Policy 

This course examines public policy making at 

the state and local level. The course objectives 

are to provide: 

■ A good understanding of state legislation, 

local ordinances, budgets, state rules, 

judicial decisions, and other forms of public 

policy making. 

■ In-depth knowledge of a self-selected state or 

local policy issue by developing a proposed 

piece of legislation and related materials. 

The emphasis is on how public policy making 

really works, as opposed to what the textbooks 

say. 

While many classes are planned as lectures 

by the instructor or a guest speaker, class 

discussion is always encouraged. 

The course includes presentations by guest 

speakers such as: 

■ A state legislator 

■ A state budget expert, Assistant State Treasurer 

■ Mayor of Tacoma 

School 

Principal 

& Program 

Administrator 

School Administrator Professional 

Certification is a job-embedded, contextualized 

professional development and certification 

process. The process focuses on increasing 

leadership skills in order to transform schools 

and positively impact student learning. Specific 

emphasis is placed on the understanding 

and application of the six Interstate School 

Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) 

standards as related to the candidate’s school 

improvement project. Upon completion of this 

program candidates will present evidence to an 

assessment panel created by the Professional 

Educator Standards Board (PESB) and 

composed of practicing school administrators. 

This panel will be the ultimate determinant 

of Professional Certification for principal and 

program administrator candidates. 


Class meets one Saturday each month, March 2013 

- March 2014 (more specific dates forthcoming) 

Meets: TBD | Cost: $1,800 | CEUs: 3.9 

■ Pierce County Deputy Executive and former 

member of Tacoma City Council 

■ A Pierce County Council member or staff 

budget expert 

■ Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney 

■ Political Columnist, The News Tribune 

■ Judge, Washington State Court of Appeals 

The course is especially appropriate for 

working professionals who want to learn 

about public policy making in their field, such 

as health care, education, criminal justice, 

financial services, economic development, and 

many other fields. 

Students who successfully complete the 

program will earn a Certificate of Completion 

in Public Policy from the University of 

Washington Tacoma and 4.0 CEUs or 40 

contact hours. 


Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 25 - Dec. 4, 2012 

(no class 11/22) 



■ You must be a PreSchool - 12 school 

principal or PreSchool - 12 school program 

administrator for two years to be eligible for 

this program. 

The 

Differentiated 

Classroom: 

A Model for 

Success 

Teachers are being required to meet the needs 

of a diverse population of learners. This class 

will show them how to set up a differentiated 

classroom that understands the science of 

motivation, fosters creativity, interprets student 

learning profiles, identifies educational goals, 

incorporates an outcome based approach, 

modifies content for individual student needs, 

varies process to meet learning modalities, 

and allows for products that specifically meet 

student needs. 

This class demonstrates how to plan and 

implement a successful differentiated 

classroom that maximizes student talent 

through various processes, modalities, degrees 

Faculty 


Matt Temmel 

Ph.D., History, University of Maryland 

Temmel works for the Pierce County Council 

to coordinate performance audits of county 

government and has previous experience in 

that field with the Washington State Legislature. 

He conducts research on government 

programs to find out what works best in 

practice and what provides the best value for 

taxpayers. The goal is to improve government 

by doing objective and useful research that is 

of interest to policymakers and can have an 

impact on the policy-making process. Temmel 

has taught history at the University of Washington 

Seattle and the University of Maryland. 

He served as an assistant lobbyist, as a 

legislative aide, and was on the Tacoma-Pierce 

County Chamber of Commerce. 


of complexity, powerful instructional strategies 

and engaging curricula. Teachers will learn 

to meaningfully modify content, process 

and product to address state standards while 

meeting student readiness and interest level. 

Upon successful completion of the program, 

students will earn a certificate of completion 

and 30 Clock Hours or 3 CEU’s from the 

University of Washington Tacoma 


■ Must be a PreSchool - K12 school teacher. 

This class is designed for teachers of all grade 

levels and subjects who need clock hours. 


Monday - Friday, July 9 - July 20, 2012 Meets: 9 a.m. 

- 12 noon | Cost: $575 | CEUs: 3.0 




Online 

Technology 

Courses and 

Certificates 

Looking for affordable, self-paced, online 

certificate programs that can train you for 

the latest, in-demand job skills? UW Tacoma 

in partnership with Protrain Online is your 

solution! With online training you have 

flexible anytime, anywhere learning. Take 

a look at what we have to offer and start 

training today! 

We are dedicated to providing you the very 

best in online options from which to choose. 

We select our courses with one thing in mind: 

Will this course aid in making a positive 

difference in your life in some way? 

Program features: 

■ Effective, convenient, affordable, highquality 

training 

■ Most courses have 12-month online access 

■ Mentors available live online 24/7 to 

provide support in a variety of courses 

■ Hands-on exercises contained within 

courses 

■ Tests and quizes within most courses 

How to register 

Program registration must be done online at: 

www.theknowledgebase.org/uwt 

Do not use the form in this schedule to register 

for online technology courses. 

$100 registration fee 

$50 registration fee for programs under $500 


CiSCO CeRTiFiCATiOn 

CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Assoc.) ......................$1,325 

CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Prof.)...........................$2,385 

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Assoc.) ....................$1,415 

CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Prof.) .......................$2,295 

CCNA, CCNP-PACKAGE, Level 1 ..................................$3,495 

COMPTiA PROgRAMS 

A+, Network+ -PACKAGE, Level 1 ..............................$1,695 

A+/Net+/Security+ (Tri-NET+) ..................................... $2,195 

Complete CompTIA 6 ......................................................$3,495 

CompTIA A+ 2009 ................................................................ $885 

CompTIA I-Net ....................................................................... $885 

CompTIA Linux+ ................................................................$1,265 

CompTIA Network+ ............................................................ $885 

CompTIA RFID Certification+ .......................................$1,499 

CompTIA Security+ ............................................................. $825 

CompTIA Server+ ................................................................. $885 

Digital Home Technology Integration 

(DHTI+) ............................................................................ $2,150 

DeSKTOP PuBLiSHing/gRAPHiCS 

Crystal Reports.......................................................................$610 

Microsoft Office Specialist 2003 Expert ......................$550 

Microsoft Office Specialist XP Expert ...........................$550 

inTeRneT/WeB/MuLTiMeDiA 

AutoCAD 1 - Introductory 2D ......................................... $650 

AutoCAD 2 - Advanced 2D .............................................. $650 

AutoCAD 3 - 3D Modeling ............................................... $650 

AutoCAD 4 - Rendering and Customization ............ $650 

AutoCAD Architecture I - Residential 

Buildings, Level 1 ........................................................... $650 

AutoCAD Certificate ........................................................ $1,795 

AutoCAD Revit Architecture 1 - Residential 

Buildings, Level 6 ........................................................... $650 

CIW Professional ................................................................$2,095 

CIW Security Professional .............................................$1,385 

Video Game Console Design ...........................................$475 

Video Game Design-Advanced Game 

Design ................................................................................. $900 

Video Game Development Foundations .................. $500 

Video Gaming 3D Graphics Development ................$475 

Video Gaming: Introduction to Robotic .....................$249 

XML Foundations ................................................................. $650 

LeADeRSHiP 

IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) from ISEB .................$1,505 

MAnAgeMenT 

Certified Associate in Project Management 

(CAPM) .............................................................................$1,800 

E-commerce/e-business ................................................ $1,775 

Help Desk/Customer Service....................................... $1,995 

MiCROSOFT.neT 

MCSD for .NET (Microsoft Certified Solutions 

Developer) .....................................................................$2,505 

MCT.NET Framework 2.0 or 3.5 ...................................$2,495 

MCTS .NET Framework 3.5 Windows 

Communication Foundation Apps .....................$2,495 

MiCROSOFT CeRTiFiCATiOn 

MCDBA 2003 /w SQL 2000 ............................................$2,385 

MCDST (Microsoft Desktop Support 

Technician) .....................................................................$1,665 

MCITP - Microsoft Enterprise Administrator 

Certification...................................................................$2,495 

MCITP Certified IT Professional Database 

Administrator ...............................................................$2,045 

MCSA 2003 - Microsoft Certified Systems 

Administrator 2003 ....................................................$2,350 

MCSE 2003 Security Certification ..............................$2,605 

MCSE for Windows 2003 ................................................$2,605 

MCTS 2007 - Microsoft Certified Technology 

Specialist.........................................................................$2,495 

neTWORKing 

Certified Wireless Network Administrator 

(CWNA) .............................................................................. $995 

Linux LPI ................................................................................... $965 

Linux LPI Level 2 (LPIC-2) ................................................$1,205 

Sun Microsystems Solaris 9: Basic System Admin I & II ... 

$1,765 

PROgRAMMing 

C++ for Game Developers .............................................. $300 

Java Enterprise Development with 

the J2EE ........................................................................... $1,705 

Java Foundations Certificate .......................................... $650 

Oracle 10g Training ..........................................................$2,235 

Oracle 9i Certified Database Associate 

(OCA) .................................................................................$1,515 

Oracle DBA Training OCA & OCP 

(9i &10g) ..........................................................................$2,995 

Solid Works CSWA/CSWP 

Certification Prep ........................................................$1,395 

Sun Certified Java Programmer SE 5.0/6.0 ............$2,385 


SeCuRiTy 

(ISC)2 CISSP and SSCP ......................................................$1,615 

Check Point NG/NGX ....................................................... $1,730 

ISSEP Certification ................................................................$745 

SANS GIAC Security Essentials Certification 

(GSEC)...............................................................................$1,485 

TRADe & inDuSTRiAL PROgRAMS 

Certified Fiber Optic Technician .................................... $650 

Green - Alternative Energy Operations ...................... $455 

Green - Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager 

(CIAQM) ..............................................................................$800 

Green - Certified Indoor Environmentalist 

(CIE) ...................................................................................$1,000 

Green - Certified Microbial Investigator 

(CMI).....................................................................................$800 

Green - Certified Sustainability Professional ........$1,299 

Green - Energy Auditing Software Training ............. $695 

Green - Energy-Efficient Design 

for Architects ....................................................................$875 

Green - Fundamentals of Mold Inspection .............. $425 

Green - Fundamentals of Solar Hot Water 

Heating ............................................................................... $695 

Green-Fundamentals of Sustainable 

Buildings .............................................................................$745 

Green - Home Energy Analyst (HERS) ......................... $850 

Green - Indoor Air Quality - Fundamentals of 

Standard 62.1 ....................................................................$395 

Green - LEED Green Associate - Course ..................... $225 

Green - Senior Certified Sustainability 

Professional Certificate ............................................$2,499 

Green - Solar Photovoltaic System Design & 

Installation ........................................................................ $795 

Green - Weatherization Energy Auditor (BPI) .......... $850 

Green - Wind Energy Technology ............................. $2,150 

Green - Building for Contractors ................................... $725 

Green Building Sales Professional .................................$395 

Green Building Technical Professional ........................$395 

Green Supply Chain Professional (GSCP) ...............$1,499 

Green Sustainability - Carbon Strategies .................. $399 

Green Purchasing Fundamentals ................................. $349 

Green Sustainability - Sustainability 101 ................... $299 

Green Training - Intro to Building Energy 

Efficiency ............................................................................$395 

Industrial Maintenance Technology 

Certificate .......................................................................... $995 

Smart Home Technology - Fundamentals of 

Structured Wiring .......................................................... $325 

Smart Home Technology - Home Entertainment 

Systems ...............................................................................$395 

Smart Home Technology - Home Networking for 

Installers ............................................................................. $325 

Smart Home Technology - Home System 

Automation and Integration .....................................$395 

Smart Home Technology - Home Technology 

Tools, Products, and Services ....................................$395 

Smart Home Technology - Home Theater Design 

and Installation ............................................................... $325 

Smart Home Technology - Introduction to 

Residential Technologies ........................................... $225 

Smart Home Technology - Lighting, Temperature, 

and Water Control Systems ........................................$395 

Smart Home Technology - Security, Surveillance, 

and Access Control Systems ......................................$395 

Smart Home Technology - Telecommunications 

Systems ...............................................................................$395 

Most of these programs are WorkSource 

approved for qualified students. 

For more information please visit 

careerbridge.wa.gov. 



Test 

Preparation 

To sign up for our test prep workshops, please 

see the registration form at the back of this 

brochure, or contact our office at 253-692- 

4618. 

You can purchase your textbook at the University 

Book Store (1754 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma) 

before class begins. You must bring the textbook 

to the first class. 

You must register and pay before class begins. 

No registration or payment can be accepted at 

first class meeting. 


graduate Record exam (gRe) 

Test Preparation (12 hours) 

Introduction to the structure, content, and 

logic of the Graduate Record Exam: Computer 

Adaptive Test for graduate school applicants 

preparing to take the GRE. Knowledge, skills 

and anxieties will be shared. Primary objectives 

of test- and testing-process analysis, content review, 

study guidelines, practice questions, and 

anxiety reduction will be addressed. Secondary 

objective is to facilitate the graduate school applicant’s 

creation of a study plan to enable the 

student to perform competitively on the GRE. 

Saturdays, April 28 - May 12, 2012 

Meets: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Cost: $231 + $10 reg. fee 

Saturdays, March 2 - 16, 2013 


Required Textbook: Cracking the GRE 2012 

(approximately $34.99) 

graduate Management 

Admissions Test (gMAT) 


Introduction to the structure, content, and 

logic of the Graduate Management Admission 

Test/GMAT for graduate school applicants 

preparing to take the GMAT. Knowledge, skills 

and anxieties will be shared. Primary objectives 

of test- and testing-process analysis, content 

review, study guidelines, practice questions, 

and anxiety reduction will be addressed. 

Secondary objective is to facilitate the graduate 

school applicant’s creation of a study plan to 

enable the student to perform competitively on 

the GMAT. 

Saturdays, April 28 - May 12, 2012 


Saturdays, March 2 - 16, 2013 


Required Textbook: Cracking the GMAT 2012 


Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) 


Covers all of the material contained in the 

LSAT. Students learn strategies and techniques 

related to both specific question types and to 

overall test management. 

TBD 

Meets: 7 - 9 p.m. | Cost: $267 + $10 reg. fee 

Required Textbook: Cracking the LSAT 2012 


Faculty 


Sheri Gietzen 

M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies; B.A., Humanities 

(minor in Environmental Studies), University of 

Washington Tacoma; AAS, Tacoma Community 

College 

Gietzen was a writing consultant for upperdivision 

and graduate students at the University 

of Washington Tacoma, for five years and 

currently teaches English classes at Tacoma 

Community College. She taught in Alaska 

before moving to Washington in 1989. Gietzen 

is a founding board member and vice president 

of the board for the non-profit organization 

Solutions for Humanity, Community, and 

the Environment, an organization dedicated 

empowering individuals and groups within the 

Puget Sound bio-region through intellectual 

exchange, research, networking and publication. 

She received the Outstanding English 

Student of the Year award while at Tacoma 

Community College. 

Richard (Dick) Olszewski 

Olszewski holds a B.S. in Mathematics/Statistics 

from the University of Washington. He has 

31 years experience in managing and applying 

skills in the computer field. He serves as 

Information Services Manager/Data processing 

Manager for Peninsula Light Company. He 

has also worked at Burroughs Corporation 

in marketing, programming, and training. 

Olszewski served as a Commissioned Officer 

in the United States Navy and is a retired Commander 

in the Naval Reserves. He has been 

teaching the math portion of the GRE and 

GMAT test prep classes at UW Tacoma for the 

past four years. 



Frequently Asked questions 

Which form do i use? 

Please use the correct form on pg. 15. Some 

programs require an Application Process, while 

others require you to fill out a Registration 

Form. The forms on pg. 15 list the classes 

and programs. Please check the box for your 

selection and send the form and payment as 

instructed. 

How do i register? 

Complete the registration form on pg. 15 and 

return it: 

In person to: 

Carlton Center, 1551 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 

Or by mail to: 

KeyBank Professional Development Center 




Or fax to: 


(253) 692-4627 

How do i apply? 

Qualified students will be accepted on a firstcome, 

first-served basis until the program 

reaches enrollment capacity. You must submit 

one copy of the application form on page 15 

with a $50 non-refundable application fee and 

application materials, which includes: 

■ Your résumé listing education and applicable 

experience and 

■ A typed (250-word maximum) letter of application 

describing (a) your relevant work 

experience and knowledge in the field, and 

(b) how the program will help you meet 

your professional goals. 

■ Your college transcripts from the institution 

that awarded your highest or most pertinent 

degree. Unofficial transcripts, including 

photocopies, are acceptable. (Required only 

for Paralegal Studies.) 

Can i enroll in a single course and not a 

whole certificate? 

Some courses in this brochure (designated with 

a ★) are open for single-course enrollment to 

those who do not wish to earn the certificate. 

Because some courses require prior knowledge 

and experience in the field, those interested in 

taking individual courses need to qualify for 

admission. See the details of the program for 

admission requirements. 

When do i register? 

We recommend that you register early to 

ensure a space in the classes of your choice. 

Enrollment in many classes is limited and is on 

a first-come, first-served basis. 

How much does it cost? 

For detailed information about specific 

program costs, please visit our website. Fees 

and tuition are NOT the same for every 

program. All fees are subject to change. The 

university’s tuition exemption policy does not 

apply to our programs. Fees and tuition are 

subject to change. 

How do i pay? 

Full payment is due with the registration form. 

You can pay with a check or money order made 

out to UW Tacoma, credit card, or third-party 

provider. 

How do i find the class location? 

Unless otherwise noted, all classes take place 

on the UW Tacoma campus. For directions to 

campus or to locate the room your class is in, 

visit us online at tacoma.uw.edu/KeyPDC. 

Will i need a textbook? 

Some classes require textbooks; check our website 

for more information. You can purchase 

your textbook from the University Book Store. 

Interested in one of our programs? 

Want to learn more? 

Mailing address: 

CAMPUS BOX 358443 

1900 COMMERCE STREET 

TACOMA, WA 98402-3100 

Our office is located in: 

CARLTON CENTER 

1551 BROADWAy, SUITE 200 

TACOMA, WA 98402 

Call: 253-692- 4618 

Why do you need my 

Social Security number? 


We use your Social Security number as your 

identification number; however, providing this 

number is optional. If you wish to claim tax 

credit (up to $2,000 per year) for educational 

experiences under the Lifetime Learning 

Credit, you must provide your Social Security 

number to document that claim. 

What if i have more questions? 

Give us a call at (253) 692-4618, e-mail us at 

keypdc@uw.edu or stop by our office in the 

Carlton Center, 1551 Broadway Tacoma, WA. 

Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., 

Monday through Friday. 

Important policies 

Email: keypdc@uw.edu 

Withdrawal policy 

All withdrawals must be submitted in writing 

(can be e-mailed to keypdc@uw.edu) and include 

your full name, course name and number 

and date of class. If you withdraw at least 48 

hours before the first class, you will receive a 

full refund. If you withdraw less than 48 hours 

before the first class, you may credit your payment 

to a future class. No refunds are given 

after the class begins. 

Cancellation policy 

In the event that we need to cancel a class 

we will make every effort to contact you by 

telephone and e-mail. If we cancel a class, you 

will receive either a refund or credit for another 

class, whichever you prefer. 

Instructors and fees are subject to change. 

Go online: tacoma.uw.edu/KeyPDC 


Registration form 

for non-credit courses Payment 

Name (first) (middle initial) (last) 

Mailing address 

City State ZIP code 

Day phone Evening phone Cell phone 

Social Security number (optional) * E-mail address (used only internally to communicate current and future offerings) 

Select your course(s) 

below and enter the fee 

at right. 

Application form for 

certificate programs 

Name (first) (middle initial) (last) 

Mailing address 

City State ZIP code 

Day phone Evening phone Cell phone 

Social Security number (optional) * E-mail address (used only internally to communicate current and future offerings) 

� Nonprofit Management Certificate Program 

� Contract Management Certificate Program 

� Database Management Certificate Program 

� Digital Forensics Certificate Program 

questions? 

Contact our office at 253-692-4618. 

� Effective Business Writing .................................$365 

� Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt ...........................$1,675 

� Managing for High Perf. & Retention ........$1,280 

� Project Management 

Entire Series (OPTION A) ..........................$1,720 

Overview (OPTION B) ...................................$185 

Effective Mgr. Comm. (OPTION C) ............$185 

� Electronic Discovery Mgmt. Certificate Program 

� Environmental Law and Regulation Certificate 

Program 

� Fundraising Management Certificate Program 

� Geographic Information Systems Credential 

� Human Resources Mgmt. Certificate Program 

$ + $10 = $ 

Course fee 

Nonrefundable 

processing fee 

� IT Security Certificate Program 

TOTAL DUE 

� Public Policy ...........................................................$525 

� School Principal & Program Admin ............$1,800 

� GRE Test Prep .........................................................$231 

� GMAT Test Prep......................................................$231 

� LSAT Test Prep ........................................................$267 

Select your program below and enter payment for the $50 application fee at right. 

� Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate Program 

� Paralegal Studies Certificate Program 

� Single-course enrollment 

You must meet the application requirements for 

the certificate program in which the single course 

is included. Check the appropriate program above 

and list the course(s) here: 

Online Technology courses do NOT use this 

form. Register online at: 

www.theknowledgebase.org/uwt 

� Check or money order in U.S. funds 

Payable to university of Washington 

Tacoma 

(Returned checks are subject to a $25 service fee.) 

� Credit card: 

� Visa � MasterCard 

Name on card ______________________ 

Card #_____________________________ 

Exp. _____________ 

Signature __________________________ 

� Third-party payment 

Separate document (purchase order or letter of 

authorization to bill) must accompany this application. 

Mail or fax this form and payment to: 





– or – 

FAX: 253-692-4627 

* If you wish to claim tax credit (up to $2,000 per year) for educational 

experiences under the Lifetime Learning Credit, you must 

provide your Social Security number to document that claim. 

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