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CONTINUING EDUCATION


ed2go ONLINE – NON-CREDIT

BUSINESS COURSES
 

Bow Valley College is pleased to be partnering with ed2go – a California-based organization that specializes in non-credit instructor-facilitated online learning. All course prices and online payments are in US dollars. If you do not have a VISA or MasterCard, please contact (403) 410-1595 for payment options. All courses include GST where applicable. For more information on courses and how to register, please see below. Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners. It’s no wonder that many long-lasting friendships have formed in our lively and intelligent discussion areas. All courses are non-credit and run for six weeks (with a two-week grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. Learners can complete any of these courses entirely from their home or office at any time of the day or night. How to get started: 1. Visit our Online Instruction Centre: www.ed2go.com/bowvalley 2. Click the Orientation link and follow the instructions to     enroll and pay for your course. During orientation, learn     important information about your course. You will also be     provided an opportunity to choose the name and password     you will use to access your course. 3. When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction     Centre and click the Classroom link. To begin your studies,     simply log in with the name and password you selected     during orientation. Start Dates: Courses have one intake per month; individuals have the option of choosing their start date upon registration. Requirements: All courses require Internet access, email, the Netscape Navigator, or the Microsoft Internet Explorer. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Centre for more information. Note: All fees are $109.00 US unless otherwise stated. Please see www.ed2go.com/bowvalley to learn more and to register. The following are some of the over 200 ed2go courses BVC offers online.

Business Courses Professional Sales Skills l ^top Discover how to begin a successful and rewarding career in sales.

Principles of Sales Management l ^top Master the art of managing sales teams from a sales pro.

Marketing Your Non-Profit l ^top Discover powerful marketing techniques to compete more effectively for customers, donors, members, and volunteers.   Mastery of Business Fundamentals l ^top Acquire practical experience in strategic planning, management, and finance without enrolling in an MBA program.

Mastery of Business Applications l ^top Increase your knowledge of the basics of international business and learn about the various options and requirements for success   PMP Certification Prep 1 l ^top Fee: $129.00 US. Prepare to take-and pass-the PMP certification exam. Course 1 of 2.

Total Quality Fundamentals  l ^top Give yourself a strong foundation in total quality management.

Introduction to Business Analysis  l ^top Master powerful techniques to improve your decision-making skills at work.

Managing Technical Professionals  l ^top Build vital leadership skills to attract, retain, and inspire top-notch technical professionals.

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS

Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay  l ^top
Auction pros teach you how to work from home or earn extra income by buying and selling goods online.

Secrets of the Caterer  l ^top
Learn cooking and business secrets from a professional caterer.
Creating a Successful Business Plan
Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success.

Creating a Successful Business Plan  l ^top
Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success.

Marketing Your Non-profit  l ^top
Further the ideals and goals of your non-profit by learning to compete more effectively for members, media attention, donors, clients, and volunteers.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow  l ^top
Design a life that makes you happy by learning how you can use work to express yourself and share your interests and talents.

Résumé Writing Workshop  l ^top
Discover the secret to transforming your tired, boring resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews.

Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search  l ^top
World-renowned author and career advisor shows you how to get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy.

Individual Excellence: Secrets of Career Success  l ^top
Master twelve career-enhancing skills including goal setting, time management, personal organization, and creativity.

Leadership  l ^top
Gain the respect and admiration of others, exert more control over your destiny, and enjoy success in your professional and personal life.

High Powered Communication  l ^top
Master the five critical factors of highly effective communication used by all skilled communicators.

Merrill Ream Speed Reading  l ^top
Acclaimed speed reading expert teaches you how to save yourself time by reading faster with better comprehension.

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

12 Steps to a Successful Job Search  l ^top
Get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy.

Get Assertive!  l ^top
Find out how you can stop others from intimidating you or treating you poorly.

Goodbye to Shy  l ^top
Become more confident in social, professional, and romantic situations.

Get Funny!  l ^top
Use humour to disarm, befriend, motivate, inspire, and inform others.

Get Paid To Travel!  l ^top
Tour directing, tour guiding, and cruise hosting may be the career for you!

High Powered Communication  l ^top
Reach your peak communication potential by learning how to skillfully project power and precision, manage interpersonal conflict, and minimize stress.

Achieving Success with Difficult People  l ^top
Learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, coworkers, students, neighbours, or relatives.

The Magic of Hypnosis  l ^top
Learn to use hypnotic suggestion on yourself and others with amazing results.

Keys to Effective Communication  l ^top
Lost for words? Don’t be! Learn to build rapport, trust, warmth, and respect through conversation.

Outdoor Survival Techniques  l ^top
Learn the essential skills you will need to survive in a remote or stranded condition.

PERSONAL FINANCE

Debt Elimination Techniques  l ^top
Specific and workable strategies that will get you out of all debt – including your mortgage – in the shortest possible time.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Discover Digital Photography  l ^top
An informative introduction to the fascinating world of digital photography equipment.

Making Movies with Windows XP  l ^top
Learn to edit and organize the content, adding titles and credits to movies, just like the pros.

Photoshop Elements for the Digital Photographer  l ^top
Learn to edit digital images to correct or repair deficiencies and bring out the best in all your photographs.

Secrets of Better Photography  l ^top
Explore strategies and learn a variety of tricks to create excellent photographs in all situations.

Mastering Digital Photography: Photographing People  l ^top
Expert shows you how to take beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies.

LANGUAGES

Speed Spanish  l ^top
Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish words together into sentences, and you’ll be speaking Spanish in no time.

Beginning Conversational French  l ^top
Discover how easy it can be to learn common words and phrases for both leisure and business.

FAMILY & FRIENDS

Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals  l ^top
Discover how easy it can be to prepare meals that are both delicious and nutritious!

Wine Appreciation for Beginners  l ^top
Master and enjoy the secrets of fine wine.

HEALTH CARE

Become a Veterinary Assistant  l ^top
Practicing veterinarian prepares you to work in a veterinary office or hospital.

Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction  l ^top
Manage the entire canine breeding cycle, from assessing the health of parents to puppy care.

Become a Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills  l ^top
Learn restraint techniques and examination procedures. Perform basic hygiene and administer medications and vaccines.

Introduction to Natural Health and Healing  l ^top
Promote wellness, balance, and health in all aspects of your life.

Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine  l ^top

Fee: $199.00 US (27 contact Hours)

Gain a broad understanding of alternative health care options.

Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing  l ^top

Fee: $159.00 US (22 contact Hours)

Recognize the impact spiritual values and beliefs have on health and healing.

WRITING

Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published  l ^top
Guide your work directly into the hands of an editor and onto the shelves of your favorite stores.

Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers  l ^top
Banish writer’s block forever with these tricks from the published writer’s toolbox.

Introduction to Journaling  l ^top
Discover how journaling can help you explore your dreams, values, and beliefs, survive unwanted change, succeed in your career, and express your creativity.

Pleasures of Poetry  l ^top
This course will help you create your best possible work, whether you’re looking to be published or simply wish to craft beautiful poems for friends.

Write Like a Pro  l ^top
Hollywood author teaches you how professional writers use story outlines to structure any type of story.

Write Your Life Story  l ^top
Give your family and friends an inspirational autobiography.

The Craft of Magazine Writing  l ^top
If you’re a determined new writer, this class will provide you with the skills you need to get published.

Research Methods for Writers  l ^top
Learn the most efficient and effective methods to conduct research for any writing project.

Fundamentals of Technical Writing  l ^top
Learn the skills you need to succeed in the well-paying field of technical writing.

Creating a Sense of Place  l ^top
Develop your eye for detail and improve your writing with vivid descriptions, memorable settings, and believable characters.

Demystifying Forensic Science: A Writer’s Guide  l ^top
Learn the secrets behind forensic science and add new characters, depth, and marketability to your fiction.

Effective Business Writing  l ^top
Develop powerful written documents that draw readers in and keep them motivated to continue to the end.

Business Marketing Writing  l ^top
Write great marketing copy to improve your company’s image and your chances of getting hired or promoted.

Travel Writing  l ^top
Profit from your experiences in exotic lands (or your own backyard) by learning how to write and sell travel articles and books.

Introduction to Internet Writing Markets  l ^top
A professional writer helps you discover a wide variety of new markets for your written work.

BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY

Introduction to the Internet  l ^top
Master the ins and outs of the Internet with this informative behind-the-scenes look.

Introduction to Windows XP  l ^top
Learn how Windows XP makes it easy to work with text, pictures, audio, video, and more.

101 Tips and Tricks for the iMac and Macintosh  l ^top
An experienced instructor shows you how to become a more productive Mac user.

Computer Skills for the Workplace  l ^top
Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you’ll need to succeed in today’s job market.

Introduction to Outlook Express  l ^top
Learn to create, send, receive, and organize email and newsgroup messages using the popular Outlook Express email program.

Introduction to PC Security  l ^top
What you don’t know can really hurt you. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Introduction to Microsoft Access  l ^top
Store, locate, print, and automate access to all types of information.

Intermediate Microsoft Access  l ^top
Learn to solve real-world business problems with Access.

Introduction to PowerPoint  l ^top
Build impressive slide presentations filled with text, images, video, audio, charts, and more.

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher  l ^top
Create brochures, newsletters, and websites with ease.

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook  l ^top
Communicate and manage information better and faster.

Introduction to Microsoft Project  l ^top
Use the ultimate project planning and control tool to its fullest.

Design Projects for Adobe Illustrator  l ^top
Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator with design projects that let you practice as you learn.

Photoshop for the Absolute Beginner  l ^top
Learn how to get started with Photoshop 7 from a patient and helpful instructor.

Introduction to Oracle  l ^top
Learn how to use the Oracle database management system to plan, organize, and manage your data.

WEB DESIGN


Introduction to ASP.NET  l ^top
Learn how to use Microsoft’s visual Web developer to create exciting, interactive and polished websites with ASP.NET.

Introduction to Dreamweaver  l ^top
Harness the broad range of capabilities Dreamweaver brings to Web development.

Introduction to Flash MX  l ^top
Become familiarized with the interface, drawing tools, and animation.

Introduction to Microsoft FrontPage  l ^top
Find out how FrontPage makes it easy to create and upload professional websites without programming.

Designing Effective Websites  l ^top
Learn powerful graphic design techniques and build websites that are both attractive and wickedly effective.

Imaging for the Web Using Fireworks  l ^top
Tap into the power of Fireworks to create dynamic Web graphics.

Achieving Top Search Engine Positions  l ^top
Learn proven, step-by-step strategies to achieve the highest possible position with the major search engines.

Introduction to Flash  l ^top
Learn how to develop rich and interactive Web media from a top Flash developer.

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner  l ^top
Gain a solid foundation in drawing and become the artist you’ve always dreamed you could be!

WEB PROGRAMMING

Introduction to Director  l ^top
Director skills are in high demand. Find out how to create learning applications, demos, games, interactive websites, and more.

Java for the Absolute Beginner  l ^top
An experienced Java programmer introduces important Java topics with clear, step-by-step instructions.

Introduction to JSP Programming  l ^top
Become proficient in the programming language that powers many of today’s top websites.

Creating User Requirements Documents  l ^top
Learn to discover and document precisely what your customer wants and help ensure your success as a developer.

Project Management @ eSpeed  l ^top
Discover a breakthrough model for managing truncated timelines, short-staffed project teams, skimpy budgets and crippling risks.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

C++ for the Absolute Beginner  l ^top
Learn to program in C++, even if you have no prior programming experience!

Introduction to C# Programming  l ^top
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the new C# programming language.

Intermediate C# Programming  l ^top
Write applications with menus, toolbars and files. Find out how to interact with databases and write SQL queries.

Introduction to Visual Basic.NET  l ^top
Experienced programmer and teacher show you how to create Windows applications using Visual Basic.NET.

Introduction to SQL  l ^top
Gain a solid working knowledge of the most powerful and widely used database programming language.

Introduction to Database Development  l ^top
An experienced professional guides you through a structured approach to database design and development.

Introduction to Perl Programming  l ^top
Learn a programming skill that will make you a more valuable web developer or system administrator.

Introduction to the Game Industry  l ^top
Leading game designer prepares you for a career in game development, design, and production.

NETWORKING/TROUBLESHOOTING

Introduction to PC Troubleshooting  l ^top
Learn to decipher and solve almost any problem with your PC.

Creating a Home or Small Office Network  l ^top
Slash expenses and improve efficiency by learning how to share printers, Internet connections, drives, and documents with Windows.

Introduction to Networking  l ^top
Learn the fundamentals of networking and prepare for a career in a new and fast-growing field.

Intermediate Networking  l ^top
Gain practical experience in a hot new career field. Topics include VPNs, security, and Internet connectivity.

Wireless Networking  l ^top
Industry expert shows you how to plan, deploy, and connect to wireless networks.

To learn more about all of the online courses we offer through ed2go, please visit our Online Instruction Centre at ed2go.com/bowvalley.

Please Note: If you do not have a VISA or MasterCard, please contact (403) 410-1595 for payment options. All courses include GST.

To learn more about all of the online courses we offer, please visit our Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/bowvalley 

Please note: If you do not have a VISA or MasterCard please contact (403)410-1595 for payment options. All courses include GST.

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