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We offer online classes that are convenient and work with YOUR schedule. Over 300 courses are available for you to choose from. Online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive.
We partner with Ed2go and classes start the third Wednesday of each month. Check it out! New "Green" classes are now available through a partnership with UGotClass. More details below. A complete listing of Community Outreach offerings is available under Classes & Events.
Green Classes Online
Green Buildings & Preparing for the LEED Green Associate Exam Get the knowledge to excel as a green professional in the new economy. Acquire an introduction to sustainability and how it lays the foundation for a deeper understanding of the green building process. Participants who successfully complete this course are eligible and prepared to sit for the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate exam. This class is for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of sustainability and green building concepts, including those with a stake in their company's building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing the LEED Green Associate professional accreditation. LEED is a third-party certification program and nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. This is an Online Course instructed by UGotClass. UGotClass Instructors are LEED Faculty with the U.S. Green Building Council. Start dates include: Dates TBA. Class runs for 2 months! Enroll today by emailing your interest to velvet.powell@src.edu. Fee: $695 Introduction to Implementing Green Workplaces A greener workplace can provide substantial benefits to your organization’s triple bottom line – people, planet and profits. By reducing the energy intensity of their buildings and materials demand and waste, green workplaces can save money and reduce their impact on the environment. Come discover the keys to making green workplaces a success for you and your organization. This course is suitable for those new to green workplaces or already working in a green space and interested in enhancing their knowledge of what makes it a green space. Includes a green workplace toolkit. This is an Online Course instructed by Pepper Smith & Kelly Gearhart of UGotClass. Start dates include: February 6-March 2, April 2-27 or June 4-29. Class runs for 1 month! Enroll today by emailing your interest to velvet.powell@src.edu. Fee: $195
Technology Classes Online
Computer Skills for the Workplace Most jobs today require a working knowledge of certain computer skills. Employers seek and reward employees with the skills and knowledge to send messages across the country via e-mail; use a spreadsheet to create a graph and paste it into a report; add and edit data in a database; understand the implications of file sizes, memory limitations, and network arrangements; and recognize the function and features of modern computer components. Any job candidate who already possesses these skills will stand above those who do not. This course is designed to provide the fundamental computer competencies you need to survive and prosper in today's fast-changing workplace. You will learn how to implement the powers of modern office software to work faster and more efficiently. We'll focus on practical application for software most common to the workplace. When you finish this course, you will have learned why employers consider technological literacy so critical to the success of any organization. This is an Online Course instructed by ed2go. Classes can be started on the third Wednesday of any month. Class runs for 6 weeks! Enroll today at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver. Fee: $89
Keyboarding Using the computer software program FasType for Windows, you will learn the basic skills of touch-typing. If you already know how to type, this course will help you improve your typing speed and accuracy. When you are finished with the course, continue to use FasType for Windows to improve your keyboarding skills with its intermediate and advanced lessons. This is an Online Course instructed by ed2go. Classes can be started on the third Wednesday of any month. Class runs for 6 weeks! Enroll today at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver. Fee: $89
More Technology Online Classes Available at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver.
Personal Enrichment Online
Introduction to Interior Design Are you a creative person with an eye for design? If so, this course will show you how to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. Interior design takes training as well as talent, and these lessons will give you the know-how you need to design a room from floor to ceiling. You’ll delve into color theory, industry trends, spatial arrangements, floor plans, traditional and modern interior design ideas, and other basics. In addition, you’ll explore a range of careers in interior design and get insider tips for entering this exciting field. Because interior design is constantly evolving, you’ll also learn about some of the latest trends affecting the industry. You’ll investigate “green” sustainable design, and you’ll find out how to modify your designs for people with special needs. As you master design skills step-by-step, you’ll complete your first project: a fully developed room design complete with spatial layout, lighting, and finish selections. Your new knowledge and hands-on practice will give you the confidence you need to start creating beautiful residential interiors for yourself and others. This is an Online Course instructed by ed2go. Classes can be started on the third Wednesday of any month. Class runs for 6 weeks! Enroll today at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver. Fee: $89
Protect Your Money, Credit, and Identity Do you worry about criminals stealing your identity or scammers cheating you out of your money? Are you feeling threatened by abusive debt collectors or predatory lenders? If so, this course offers you the help you need. You’ll learn how to prevent identity theft and protect yourself against credit card fraud, Internet scams, and real estate “dirty tricks.” And that’s not all! Your course instructor—a former Assistant District Attorney—will show you how to avoid pitfalls when you’re doing anything from buying a used car to selecting a credit card or considering a service contract. You’ll also see how to obtain your credit score and discover the right way to clean up your credit history. In addition, you’ll find out how to slow down (or even stop) foreclosure proceedings. And if you’re getting harassing calls from debt collectors, this course will bring you up to speed on the federal and state laws that can give you peace of mind. By the time you finish these lessons, you’ll have the facts you need to avoid scams and rip-offs, and you’ll know how to make debt collectors and credit card companies play by the rules. This is an Online Course instructed by ed2go. Classes can be started on the third Wednesday of any month. Class runs for 6 weeks! Enroll today at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver. Fee: $89
More Personal Enrichment Online Classes Available at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver.
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Learn from home or from the office! Experience Online Learning. Over 300 Courses Available...
In partnership with Education To Go (Ed2Go), Spoon River College offers a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. All courses 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. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night. Examples of classes include: Grant Writing, Accounting Fundamentals, Effective Business Writing, Communicating Like a Leader, Managing Customer Service, Grammar Refresher, Keys to Effective Communication, Microsoft Excel, PC Troubleshooting, and more. Requirements: All courses require Internet access, e-mail, the Netscape Navigator, or the Microsoft Internet Explorer. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit the Online Instruction Center for more information at: www.ed2go.com/spoonriver. Class sessions begin the third Wednesday of EACH month.
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