In the 21st century, half of all learning will be online.  The opportunities are tremendous for teaching online.  Discover how to plan, develop and teach an online course. Take home a ten step model for developing your online course.  Experience one of the most advanced online classrooms for teachers. Learn how to create online audio lectures with slide shows. Plus, find out how self quizzes enhance learning.See an animation, drop-and-drop exercise, and dynamite welcome pages.  Engage in online discussion with other teachers. An instructor’s book, Advanced Teaching Online, is included. 

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/Index.cfm/Sanford

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Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions.  Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish. 

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm.Sanford

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Take away the key practices you need to develop and hone your business writing communication effectively and successfully. Get the best practices for crafting effective, professional business documents. Find out how to avoid grammatical pitfalls. And acquire business writing principles that will be good for years to come.  

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

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Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career.    First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.   Then find out what you need to know about cash.  Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success.   Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed.  An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influenceLearn to use financial information in decision-making.

This includes three classes which may be taken individually or grouped as a certificate:

          Account & Finance for Non-Financial Managers 6/1-6/26;

               9/8-10/2;  $195

          Cash is King 7/6-7/31; 10/5-10/30; $195

          Financial Analysis & Planning 6/1-6/26; 8/3-8/28; 11/2-11/27;

                $195

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

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Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This Certificate provides you with a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment.   In the first course, you will discover resources for developing game design, identify the mechanics and verbs used in different games. You will come away with knowing the different activities that are part of game design, being able to flesh out a game idea in order to increase the chances to having a successful game design experience, and have a basic understanding of how to work with game developers. In the second course, you will you will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games.    By successfully completing this Certificate in Basic Game Design, you will have taken the first steps into understanding game design, and being able to create your own games.

This includes two classes which may be taken individually or grouped as a certificate:

          Introduction to Game Design 6/1-6/26; 9/8/-10/2; $245;

          Intermediate Game Design 7/6-7/31; 10/5-10/30; $245;

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

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How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting.No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business.

This includes three classes which may be taken individually or grouped as a certificate: 

          Understanding Debits and Credits 6/1-6/26; 9/8-10-2; $195

          General Ledger and Month End Procedures 7/6-7/31;10/5-10/30;

               $195;

          Closing Procedures and Financial Statements 6/1-6/26; 8/3-8/28;

               11-211-27 $195;

For full details see:  https://yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

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Workplace Mentoring & Coaching—Level 1Mentoring and coaching have come to be used more frequently in organizations to improve leadership competencies. It has benefits for the employer and employee. The knowledge you gather will change the way you see yourself in the workplace. Through this knowledge, you can find helpful strategies to navigate through work and life.Workplace Mentoring & Coaching—Level 2Building on Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace Course I, C/M II take a further in-depth look at variables involved in employee support. Additionally, in this course you will develop skills in the development, implementation, and support of coaching and mentoring programs in your workplace. Critical analysis and improvement of your programs alongside group dynamics and innovative strategies will also be examined in terms of coaching and mentoring programs. This course offers the much-awaited toolkit you have been searching for to improve your employees’ performance and create the working environment that your employees will find truly rewarding.   

This includes two classes which may be taken individually or grouped as a certificate:

          Mentoring and Coaching in the Workplace Level 1: 6/1-6/26;

                     9/8-10/2; $245

          Mentoring and Coaching in the Workplace Level 2: 7/6-7/31;

                     10/5-10/30

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

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Discover the keys to successful writing for the workplace.  Whether you are writing a report, memo, letter or publicity notice, business writing has some defined characteristics for success. Successful communicators in the workplace move forward, others move back. Enhance your career by improving this critical communication skill.Begin with understanding the format, construction, and successful techniques of writing good business reports and proposals.  Then improve your skills with editing and proofreading.  Finally, discover what good journalists know. Learn how to write a news story, press release or other publicity notice that zings.  Help your organization stand out with your new skills in business writing. This certificate will take you to the next level where business writing is a skill for personal and organizational success. 

This includes three classes which may be taken individually or grouped as a certificate:

          Business Writing 6/1-6/26; 9/8-10/2 $195;

          Effective Copywriting 7/6-7/31; 10/5-10/30 $195;

          Writing News and Press Releases 6/1-6/26; 8/3-8/28; 11/2-11/27

                    $195;

For full details, see: https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

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