wpdi spring 2011 class schedule

College of Lake County

CLC CLASSES2011 Spring Schedule

Workforce and Professional Development InstituteWPDIGrowing Success through Training, Consulting and Community Service

SAVE THIS SCHEDULETHROUGH MAY 2011

wpdi.clcillinois.edu

Did you know?• Workers with a collegeeducation – even just a fewclasses – are more likely to beemployed and remainemployed than those without*

• Workers with an advanceddegree earn between 39-48%more than those without*

• Unemployment rate forworkers with college degreeswas 4.6 percent. The rate forworkers without a high schooldiploma was 10 pointshigher*

Improve your employability,increase your salary, orexpand your skill set by:

• Enrolling in a ContinuingProfessional Developmentcourse

• Registering for an IllinoisSmall Business DevelopmentCenter workshop orcounseling session

• Contacting Client Solutionsfor customized training foryour staff

• Harnessing the power ofinformation offered throughthe Illinois ProcurementTechnical Assistance Center

WPDI offers solutions for yourtraining and professionaldevelopment needs.

Visit wpdi.clcillinois.eduto learn more.

*Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics WPDI Workforce and Professional Development Institute

Dear Business Professional:

Challenges. They come in all shapes and sizes –maintaining a strongbottom line, resolvingpersonnel issues, or apersonal struggle – wehave all faced a challenge.How you overcomeadversity is what can setyou apart. Do you rise

above it? Do you learn from it? Or, are you destined torepeat it? The result speaks to your character or to thesuccess of your company.

The Workforce & Professional Development Institute(WPDI) views challenge as an opportunity. Challengeyourself to learn a new skill. Challenge your companyto reach (or exceed!) a new goal. Challenge yourself tostart a small business.

Challenge = Opportunity + Growth

WPDI’s five areas – Client Solutions, ContinuingProfessional Development, Judicial Services, IllinoisProcurement Technical Assistance Center, and IllinoisSmall Business Development Center – all offersolutions to overcoming your business challenges.

As we turn another page on the calendar and begin aNew Year, rise above your challenges. Set yourself oryour company apart. Face your challenge. Create anopportunity. Experience growth.

Visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-2615.WPDI’s experienced staff is ready to assist.

How will you challenge yourself?

Sincerely, Julian “Tag” Van WinkleExecutive Director – WPDI

Table of Contents

Professional Development CoursesBusiness Skills ..........................................1Project Management................................2Lean Six Sigma ........................................3Human Resources ....................................3Computer Skills ........................................4Graphic Design & Multi Media ................6Grant Writing ..........................................7Green Technology....................................7Hospitality ................................................8Event Planning ........................................8CNC Operator Training ............................9Truck Driver Training ..............................10Spanish Language ..................................10Real Estate..............................................11Public Safety ..........................................13Safety ....................................................13Teacher Education ..................................14Personal Success Program ......................16Online Courses ......................................17

Healthcare & NursingCPR, AED, and Emergency Training Programs ............................18

Nursing Continuing Education ..............19Pharmacy Technician Program ..............20

Small Business Courses/WorkshopsOnline Courses ......................................17Start-Up & Business Planning ................22Business Growth & Development ..........22Marketing & Sales ..................................23Accounting & Finance............................24International Trade ................................24Employee & Human Relations ................24Legal Aspects of Business Ownership......24

Registration InformationRegistration Information ........................27Payment Information..............................27General Information ..............................27How to reach us ....................................27

Spring 2011 CLC Classes

The College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution in all

aspects of education and employment. The information contained within is accurate as

of November 2010, but is subject to change.

Customized Training Our experienced staff will work with you to design a programspecific to your company’s goals, issues, and schedulingconcerns. Course topics range from customer service tomanagement development – from computer skills tocommunication. We deliver training that is dynamic, impactful,and relevant.

Maximize Your Training BudgetAt your place or ours, your customized training program allowsyou to train work groups, teams, and entire departments in acost-effective way.

Experience the power of results-driven training, consulting, andcoaching from Client Solutions – giving Lake County companiesthe skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to meet toughworkplace challenges head-on for more than 20 years.

Client SolutionsGrowing Organizations by Growing People

Get the Results You Need

Bring the powerful, results-driventraining and consulting programsto your organization and showyour employees that you’reserious about their professionalgrowth and achievingorganizational goals and objectives.

• Increased productivity

• Improved profitability

• Reduced employee turnover

• Improved employee satisfaction

• Enhanced company image

• More

Call (847) 543-2615 to speak to an Account Executive.

College of Lake County19351 West Washington StreetGrayslake, Illinois 60030-1198

WPDI Workforce and Professional Development Institute

For more information:

• Visit: wpdi.clcillinois.edu/training

• Call: (847) 543-2615

• E-mail: [email protected]

NewMANAGING YOUR INTERPERSONAL STYLEFOR GREATER SUCCESSYou will develop skills in managing relations bylearning to take appropriate actions when relat-ing to the four behavior styles with respect totheir interpersonal needs, treatment of time,decision making and under stress. This first 2-day session consists of four modules designedto help you understand your interpersonal styleand adapt it to work in better relationship toothers styles. Prior to the program, you willcomplete an interpersonal style survey via web-site. This fully validated and reliable report isutilized throughout the workshop and futuresessions. The report will help you gain a thor-ough understanding of how your behaviorimpacts the actions of others. With this knowl-edge, you will gain valuable insights into theunique interpersonal dynamics that affect thequality of one’s daily interactions with others.Specifically, the report provides a wealth ofdevelopmental feedback for you which are out-lined below:

� Understanding and Interpreting Feedback

� Accepting Feedback

� Interpersonal Style Traits and Impact on Others

� Dealing with Relationship Tension and Identifying Sources of Tension

� Forming Partnerships and Gaining Commitment

� Preferred Learning Environment

� Decision Making

� Behavior in a Leadership Role

� Strategies for More Effective WorkingRelationships

� Action Planning Ideas for ImprovedPerformance

7336 PPRO 89-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday and Friday, March 24 & 258:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.$499 Hendricks Room T333

Business Skills

VISIT WPDI.CLCILLINOIS.EDU/PROFESSIONAL FOR MORE INFORMATION. 1

Career & Workforce—Professional Development

Continuing Professional DevelopementGrowing Your Future— One Skill at a Time.Take charge of your own professional development by enrolling in coursesdesigned to help develop your career skills. With our training programs youcan enhance current workforce skills or learn new ones. You can also takecourses to prepare for licensure, license renewal, or certification requirementsof outside agencies or organizations. Challenge yourself to learn a new skill.With the continually changing work environment, preparing yourself withnew skills or an alternative career is a smart strategy. Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment wants to be your training partner as you prepare for the future.

NewBecome an Effective LeaderDevelop your interpersonal skills to creatively and productively adapt to a variety of situations toachieve more productive outcomes. Continuing Professional Development’s NEW Leadership andPerformance Management Series consists of five programs that utilize a “building-block” techniqueapproach. When completed, you will be equipped with the most comprehensive and applicablemanagement skills available. The first course in the series, Managing your Interpersonal Style forGreater Success, focuses on your interpersonal style and how your behavior impacts others. Subsequent courses in the program, offered in future semesters, include: SituationalLeadership, Performance Management, Team Development, and three individual leadership coach-ing sessions.

Ed Hendricks, instructor and principal of Dynamic Developments Education and Training – coursedeveloper, has over twenty years experience in leadership and performance management, presenta-tion skills, and sales training. Ed has delivered training to a global audience consisting of employ-ees, managers, and leaders of organizations. He has received national recognition as a subject matter expert and leader in the training community.

COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATEEffective communication is the key to success in anybusiness or work situation. In this interactive series,you will learn the keys to effective communication.Topics include the fundamentals, application anddiversity of communication, as well as business writ-ing for impact. Sign up for all four sessions at a dis-counted price.

7145 PPRO 59-001 Southlake CampusMeets Fridays, March 4-188:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.and Friday, April 88:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.$499 Scott Room R228

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATIONUnderstand the complexities of the communicationprocess by identifying and overcoming fundamentalbarriers to communication. You will use a combina-tion of guided discussion and action learning activi-ties to discover these barriers and improve your skillin creating positive communication exchanges. Thetools of Left Hand Column and Ladder of Inferenceare introduced to help examine what contributes tocommon miscommunication.

7150 PPRO 67-001 Southlake CampusMeets Friday, March 48:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$129 Scott Room R222

DIVERSITY OF COMMUNICATIONBecome a more effective communicator by identifyingyour personal strengths and areas for development incommunication. You will discover the connectionbetween thinking style and communication style, howto identify communication “preferences,”and theimpact of these communication styles on interac-tions. Using Hermann’s Whole Brain Model, you willexamine the range of thinking styles that directlyimpact communication and identify key elements ofeffective listening.


APPLICATION OF COMMUNICATIONYou will examine the role of communication in build-ing relationships, managing conflict, delivering per-formance feedback, and engaging in dialogue. Specifictools are introduced to improve communication ineach of these contexts. You will deliver feedback thatproduces the results you desire by using trust and self-disclosure to build relationships and improve theeffectiveness of communication. This interactive ses-sion provides many hands-on opportunities to prac-tice and develop these communication skills.


BUSINESS WRITING (.5-0) 0.5 HOURExcellent writing is the key to success in any field.Learn how to better organize, draft, and revise e-mails, letters, and memos to achieve greater impactand clarity for your audience. You will create, proof,and edit actual business communications to improveyour practical, real-life skills. The class combines anemphasis on audience analysis, mechanics, style,punctuation, and readability so your writing canimprove in multiple areas.

7149 PPRO 66-001 Southlake CampusMeets Friday, April 88:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Scott Room R222

Project Management

Project Managers continue to be in demand inthe workforce. Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment offers training in ProjectManagement for individuals who are interestedin learning to deliver projects more effectivelyor who want to pursue Project ManagementProfessional (PMP) Certification.

The instructor for the Project Managementcourse is Andy Kaufman, PMP. He brings over20 years of experience in executive manage-ment, technology, team leadership, project man-agement, consulting, and coaching. Andy is acertified trainer and author of two books. He isa certified Project Management Professional(PMP) and a member

Please note: Experience, education, and examrequirements are needed to obtain PMP certifica-tion in addition to the project management edu-cation fulfilled by the three courses offered here.

For more information, visitwpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional/projmgmt.asp

PROJECT MANAGEMENTPROFESSIONAL SERIES(2.5-0) 2.5 HOURSInterested in getting your Project ManagementProfessional (PMP®) certification? Completion ofthese three classes will provide you with the 35 profes-sional development units (PDUs) required in obtain-ing your PMP certification, and preparing you for thePMP exam. With these dynamic courses, taught byAndy Kaufman, a certified PMP, trainer, and authoryou can make this the year that you become a certifiedPMP.

7158 PPRO 88-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturdays, March 5 & 12, April 9, 16, & 308:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$1,299 Kaufman Room T333

ESSENTIALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT(1-0) 1 HOURDoes your organization struggle with delivering proj-ects on-time and on-budget? Would you like to helpyour teams work together to deliver projects more reli-ably? Perhaps you’re interested in pursuing certifica-tion as a Project Management Professional (PMP)?Join us for our Essentials of Project ManagementWorkshop. This two-day, hands-on session, led by acertified PMP, will give you practical insights on howto deliver your projects more reliably. In addition, youwill qualify for 14 PDUs toward your project manage-ment certification.

7155 PPRO 85-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturdays, March 5 & 128:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$499 Kaufman Room T333

ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT(1-0) 1 HOURSeasoned project managers are asked to successfullydeliver despite increasing complexity. Our AdvancedProject Management workshop is designed to gobeyond the essentials of basic project planning. Basedon the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®)PMBOK® Guide, you will get in-depth instruction onmore advanced topics such as earned value, procure-ment management, stakeholder relationship manage-ment, quality management, and team leadership.Taught by a certified Project Management Professional(PMP®), you will get practical insights on advancedtopics that will help experienced project managersimprove project outcomes.

7156 PPRO 86-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturdays, April 9 & 168:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$499 Kaufman Room T333

Project Management Career & Workforce—Professional Development

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL(PMP) EXAM PREP(.5-0) 0.5 HOURJoin us for this intensive, one-day session designed toget you on the path to achieving your goal of becom-ing PMP certified. What should you focus on? Whatare some tips to keep in mind to help answer the toughquestions? You will leave this session with everythingyou need to prepare for passing the exam.Comprehensive study material is provided including ahard copy of the Project Management Body ofKnowledge (PMBOK® Guide), a top rated exampreparation book, and a CD that provides a simulatedexam testing experience. The session is facilitated by acertified PMP with experience helping people prepareand pass the certification exam worldwide.

7157 PPRO 87-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, April 308:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$399 Kaufman Room T333

Lean Six Sigma

Earn your Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow BeltCertification through Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment’s (CPD) blended learning pro-gram. LSS is a hybrid methodology that com-bines the Six Sigma DMAIC problem-solvingprocess and tools with the effective waste-reducing tools of Lean applied in a team orgroup environment. CPD’s unique approachcombines eLearning along with applied class-room instruction.

The instructor, Deb Owens, brings over 30 yearsof experience in process and performanceimprovement. Deb is a former Fortune 500Corporate Vice President, LSS Green Belt,Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence,Quality Improvement Associate, and ASQInstructor and senior member.

LEAN SIX SIGMA - YELLOW BELT(3-0) 3 HOURSLean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow Belt course uses bothonline and face-to-face instruction. You will be intro-duced to the hybrid methodology that combines theLSS infrastructure, a problem solving process usingthe DMAIC model, and the simple and effective waste-reducing tools of Lean, applied in a team or groupenvironment. You will gain the tools to appropriatelyapply the principles of LSS in the workplace, using theDMAIC problem solving process and understand therequirements necessary to satisfy the criteria for eachphase. You will focus on documentation hierarchy,management, and tools of LSS projects used to trackand communicate progress.

7322 PPRO 90-001 Grayslake CampusMeets ONLINE March 26-May 7Meets Saturdays, April 9 & 23, May 78:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$1,999 Owens Room T334 and MoreSteam

Lean Six Sigma-Green Belt CertificationAlso available is a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) GreenBelt course. Like the Yellow Belt it uses bothonline and face-to-face instruction. You willgain a workable knowledge of Lean Six Sigmato lead small improvement projects or performas a highly effective team member on projectsled by Black Belts. You do not need to have acurrent project underway to attend class.However, you will have up to one year to submita project to the instructor for review andapproval, as a Green Belt certification project.Cost of the program is $3,499.00 whichincludes all materials. For more information onclass dates and times, call (847) 543-2615.

LEAN MASTER SERIES(1.5-0) 1.5 HOURSSign up for all three Lean Sessions at a discount!

Boost your success with a solid foundation in LeanEssentials. Competitiveness today demands stream-lined operations and a workforce that has abilities toimprove processes and performance to deliver bot-tom-line results. This certificate program, based onToyota’s renowned production system (TPS), isdesigned to prepare you to serve as the Lean expert foryour organization or department. Manufacturing andservice organizations successfully use Lean and valueindividuals who have Lean knowledge and skills.

7162 PPRO 98-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Mondays, March 7-218:00 a.-m.5:00 p.m.$749 Owens Room T333

ESSENTIALS OF LEAN (.5-0) 0.5 HOURGain a better understanding of Lean fundamentalsincluding Lean underlying philosophy planning,method, and tool components. Get results right awayby learning to improve and sustain efficiency at themicro-level. Eliminate searching for tools, wastedsteps or long reaches that are ergonomically haz-ardous. Learn to analyze and rearrange your ownworkplace, think about your or your group’s activitiesand develop the “Kaizen Mind.”

7159 PPRO 95-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday, March 78:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.$289 Owens Room T333

THE LEAN PROCESS(.5-0) 0.5 HOURGain the skills you need for optimal process manage-ment. Learn to use process maps to “see” or visualizework and to identify wastes that rob your work ofvalue-added activities. Discover the percentage ofwork that is value added. Apply the knowledge as youmap one of your processes and discover its wastes.

7160 PPRO 96-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday, March 148:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.$289 Owens Room T333

LEAN ORGANIZATION AND ANALYSIS(.5-0) 0.5 HOURLearn and apply the technique used to analyze theflow of materials, work and information currentlyrequired to bring a product or service to a customer.Maximize the benefits of the other Lean modules asyou learn to organize, plan, and conduct a KaizenEvent or Blitz-a focused, intense method to improve aprocess. Discuss the use of Poka Yoke in solutions, andthe use and integration of Value Stream Mapping(VSM) or 5S in a Kaizen event. Results are immediate,significant, and satisfying.

7161 PPRO 97-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday, March 218:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.$289 Owens Room T333

Human Resources

HUMAN RESOURCE SERIES (1-0) 1 HOURThis course is designed to train current and futurehuman resource professionals in various areas ofhuman resource management. Topics covered includehuman resource laws, employee relations, compensa-tion and benefits, recordkeeping, hiring and firing,and workplace safety.

7133 PHRS 1-001 Southlake CampusMeets Fridays, April 15-29 and May 68:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$625 Jones Room V222

Lean Six SigmaHuman Resources



HR AND THE LAWLearn how the comply with government reportingrequirements, respond to the EEOC, handle employeemedical issues as it relates to the Family MedicalLeave Act (FMLA and HIPAA). Additionally, learn howto take care of sexual harassment, immigration anddrug screening issues.

7134 PHRS 10-001 Southlake CampusMeets Friday, April 158:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$179 Jones Room V302

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS ANDEMPLOYEE SAFETYGain a clear understanding of the difference betweenexempt, non-exempt, direct labor and indirect labor.Learn to track employee data, and to recognize thesigns of workplace violence. You will become betterprepared for OSHA reporting, and Worker’sCompensation issues, understand the Equal Pay Law,Lilly Ledbetter Act, independent contractors, unem-ployment compensation, COBRA, and ERISHA, andretirement plans.


EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONSLearn how to set up and run an effective orientationprogram, set up measurable performance standards,and handle employee conflict. Explore why communi-cation is crucial in your job.


MAXIMIZING EMPLOYEE EFFECTIVENESSTHROUGH HRGain a better understanding recordkeeping, includingyour role in confidentiality. Learn techniques that willhelp you find and hire the best employees. You will dis-cuss employee coaching, counseling, discipline andtermination.

7141 PHRS 13-001 Southlake CampusMeets Friday, May 68:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$179 Jones Room V302

Computer Skills

Use of a computer is necessary in almost anycareer you choose. In many ways, Outlook/E-mail and the Internet have taken the place ofphone calls and letter writing as a quick form ofcommunication. If you are switching careers –out of necessity or because you are tryingsomething new – CPD’s courses and profes-sional instructors will help you improve yourcomputer skills.

NewCOMPUTER ORIENTATION I:FIRST TIME PC USERSWhatever your past experience, you can become aconfident, self-sufficient computer user. Most jobstoday require the use of a computer on a daily basis. Ifyou are looking for a change in your career or you arethinking of returning to school for professional train-ing, begin with computer training to aid you with yourjob search, organizing your day, and researching yourstudies. In this hands-on class you will learn what youneed to manage your computer system, avoid andsolve problems, reduce dependence on others, com-municate effectively…and put those who have beenintimidating you in their place! Textbook is includedin the fee.

7523 PCTR 1-001 Southlake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, February 1 & 31:00-4:00 p.m.$99 Menes Room V102

7524 PCTR 1-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, March 22 & 246:00-9:00 p.m.$99 Petersen Room T338

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS/WINDOWS(.5-0) 0.5 HOURBuild your awareness and confidence in using person-al computers. This course will explore working withthe windows desktop, using my computer features,creating and managing folders, files and shortcuts,and using web integration features. Textbook isincluded.

7405 PCTR 5-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday and Wednesday, February 14 & 166:00-10:00 p.m.$199 Petersen Room T338

7404 PCTR 5-001 Southlake CampusMeets Wednesday, February 98:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Horwitz Room V102

INTRODUCTION TO WORD 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOUREffectively create, edit, format, save, and print letters,business documents, and other professional docu-ments. Other topics include adding tables and graph-ics as well as the use of tools to ensure the accuracy ofdocuments. Textbook is included.

7406 PCTR 10-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, February 22 & 241:00-5:00 p.m.$199 Sarrazine Room T338

7408 PCTR 10-003 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday, February 78:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Besser Room T338

7520 PCTR 10-004 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday and Wednesday, March 21 & 236:00-10:00 p.m.$199 Petersen Room T338

7407 PCTR 10-002 Southlake CampusMeets Tuesday, February 88:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Horwitz Room V104

INTERMEDIATE WORD 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOURExplore some of the more sophisticated features ofword processing. Manage data in lists, customize tablesand charts, work with custom styles, modify picturesin a document, customize graphic elements, controltext flow, perform mail merges, automate custom tasksand document creation. Textbook is included.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word

7409 PCTR 11-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, March 1 & 31:00-5:00 p.m.$199 Sarrazine Room T338

Intermediate Word 2007 continued on next page.

Computer Skills Career & Workforce—Professional Development


7411 PCTR 11-003 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday, February 218:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Besser Room T338

7412 PCTR 11-004 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday and Wednesday, March 14 & 166:00-10:00 p.m.$199 Petersen Room T338

7410 PCTR 11-002 Southlake CampusMeets Tuesday, March 158:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Horwitz Room V104

ADVANCED WORD 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOURDiscover advanced features of word processing. Learnto use Word with other programs, collaborate on doc-uments, add reference marks and notes to a docu-ment, secure documents and document information,create web pages, create a form and use XML.Textbook is included.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Word or equivalent

7413 PCTR 12-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, March 8 & 101:00-5:00 p.m.$199 Sarrazine Room T338

7414 PCTR 12-002 Southlake CampusMeets Tuesday, April 58:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Horwitz Room V104

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOURLearn to create spreadsheet worksheets, modify thecontents and the appearance of these worksheets, andprint them. Other topics include performing calcula-tions, and developing and printing a workbook.Textbook is included.

7417 PCTR 15-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, February 58:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m$199 Sarrazine Room T338


7423 PCTR 15-003 Southlake CampusMeets Monday, March 218:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Besser Room V102

INTERMEDIATE EXCEL 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOURLearn how to work faster and more productively byusing many of Excel’s powerful Work faster and moreproductively by using many of Excel’s powerful fea-tures. Create and apply templates and charts, workwith graphic objects, calculate with advanced formu-las, sort and filter data, and use Excel with the Web.Textbook is included.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel orequivalent knowledge

7424 PCTR 16-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, February 128:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Sarrazine Room T338


7426 PCTR 16-003 Southlake CampusMeets Monday, April 4,8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Besser Room V102

ADVANCED EXCEL 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOURExplore tools for analyzing, importing and exportingdata, and customizing workbooks. Learn to collabo-rate with others using workbooks and structure thoseworkbooks using XML. Textbook is included.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Microsoft Excel or equivalent knowledge

7427 PCTR 17-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, February 198:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Sarrazine Room T338


7429 PCTR 17-003 Southlake CampusMeets Monday, April 188:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Besser Room V102

INTRODUCTION TO ACCESS 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOURUse this powerful database to store, locate, print, andautomate access to any type of important informa-tion. Explore how to design a database and how to cre-ate, view, and edit relational tables. Create and modifyqueries, forms, and reports. Textbook is included.

7431 PCTR 20-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, March 28:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Pistella Room T338

7430 PCTR 20-001 Southlake CampusMeets Thursday, February 108:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Pistella Room V102

INTERMEDIATE ACCESS 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOURIncrease efficiency by sharing Access-stored data withother applications. Modify the design of a table tostreamline data entry and maintain data integrity.Filter records and create custom and advanced formsand reports. Textbook is included.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Access orequivalent knowledge

7433 PCTR 21-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, March 168:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Pistella Room T338

7432 PCTR 21-001 Southlake CampusMeets Thursday, February 24,8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Pistella Room V102

ADVANCED ACCESS 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOURMaster the advanced tools of Access software to createsophisticated queries, forms, and reports. Learn toperform general database maintenance and writemacros to automate common tasks. Textbook isincluded.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Microsoft Access orequivalent knowledge

7434 PCTR 22-001 Southlake CampusMeets Thursday, April 78:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Pistella Room V102

Computer Skills



Take it online!We now offer online courses for professionals and small business owners.

See Page 17 for details.

INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOURPowerPoint is an intuitive, powerful presentationgraphics program that enables you to create dynamic,multimedia presentations for a variety of functions.You will create, design and deliver a presentation thatuses clip art, animation and sound. You will also learnto insert and modify a chart, link a spreadsheet toyour presentation and learn to insert SmartArtGraphics.

7435 PCTR 30-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, April 5 & 71:00-5:00 p.m.$199 Sarrazine Room T338


INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOURAdding to your presentation skills, you will createspeaker notes, print handouts, create agenda andsummary slides, and create and repair hyperlinks inyour presentation. You will also learn how to acquiresound snippets add animated movies and GIF’s. UsingPowerPoint tables, you will learn how to apply tablestyles and customize each slide of your presentation.



ADVANCED POWERPOINT 2007(.5-0) 0.5 HOURExpand your knowledge of Microsoft Project featuresas you exchange project plan data with other applica-tions, update a project plan, create custom reports,and re-use existing project plan data information.Textbook is included.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Project


7438 PCTR 31-002 Southlake CampusMeets Tuesday, March 22,8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$199 Horwitz Room V104

Graphic Design &Multi-Media

Enhance your skill set in the evolving areas ofgraphic design and multi-media. Demand con-tinues to grow for skilled professionals. GraphicDesigners and Multi-Media experts are neededin education to engineering and in the msedi-cal to entertainment fields. CPD’s Adobe cours-es are available for both PC and Mac users.

These graphic classes are held on either a PCComputer or in our new Mac Lab. See coursedescriptions and scheduled sections for lab.

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP: LEVEL I(.5-0) 0.5 HOURCreate and enhance graphics for marketing materials,newsletters, blogs, and websites. If you are a profes-sional who wants to prepare photos for print or web,you will benefit from the skills learned in Photoshop.

Prerequisite: You should be familiar with the basicfunctions of their computer’s operating system suchas creating folders, launching programs, and have thebasic skills such as copying and pasting objects, for-matting text, and saving files. Class meets for 12hours, a textbook is included.

Adobe Photoshop Level I-PC7521 PCTR 40-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, February 15 & 176:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, February 198:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$249 Lopez Room T338

Adobe Photoshop Level I-Mac7515 PCTR 40-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, March 8 & 106:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, March 12,8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$249 Threats Room T323

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP: LEVEL II(.5-0) 0.5 HOURBuild on the techniques learned in Photoshop Level Iby adding colors to the Swatches palette, applying pat-terns and gradients by adding overlay layer styles. Usepainting tools, filters and blending modes to simulatedifferent media; create Smart Objects and edit images.You should be familiar with the basic functions ofyour computers operating system. Class meets for 12hours, a textbook is included.

Prerequisite: Adobe Photoshop: Level I or equivalentknowledge

Adobe Photoshop Level II - PC7522 PCTR 41-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, March 1 & 36:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, March 5, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$249 Lopez Room T338

Adobe Photoshop Level II - MAC7516 PCTR 41-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, March 15 & 176:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, March 19, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$249 Threats Room T323

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR: LEVEL I(.5-0) 0.5 HOURDraw and manipulate simple shapes to create logosusing the advance tools. Combine text and graphics tocreate dynamic advertisements. Textbook is included

MAC Lab Version CS57402 PCTR 65-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, February 8 & 106:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, February 12, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$249 Threats Room T323

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR: LEVEL II(.5-0) 0.5 HOURCreate complex and robust illustrations, manage coloracross a range of devices, and control how illustrationsprint and appear on the web. Learn to preview cre-ations in mobile devices. Textbook is included.

Prerequisite: Adobe Illustrator: Level I or equivalentknowledge

MAC Lab Version CS57403 PCTR 66-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, February 22 & 246:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, February 26, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$249 Threats Room T323

Graphic Design Career & Workforce—Professional Development


Grant WritingGreen Technology



ADOBE INDESIGN: LEVEL I(.5-0) 0.5 HOURLearn how to create in the InDesign environment byexploring the elements, setting preferences anddefaults, and using InDesign Help. Create a documentby placing text, graphics and using color swatches.Place Photoshop images in document frames, createlayers and export documents to PDF. You will alsolearn how to prepare a document for commercialprinting. You will need a basic knowledge of workingin the computer environment such as saving files,using different fonts and inserting text. Class meetsfor 12 hours, a textbook is included.

InDesign: Level II - MAC Lab Version CS57517 PCTR 75-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, April 5 & 76:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, April 9, 8:30 a.m.-1:230 p.m.$249 Threats Room T323

ADOBE INDESIGN: LEVEL II(.5-0) 0.5 HOURBuild your knowledge of InDesign techniques by set-ting up multiple-page spreads; creating tint and gradi-ent swatches, and evenly space and align items. Createand edit vector paths; create and edit clipping pathsand wrap type on a path. Edit text with the StoryEditor; insert special characters and create column,frame and page breaks. Class meets for 12 hours, atextbook is included.

Prerequisite: Adobe InDesign, Level I or equivalentknowledge of the software.

InDesign: Level II - MAC Lab Version CS57518 PCTR 76-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, April 26 & 286:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, April 308:30 a.m.-1:230 p.m.$249 Threats Room T323

ADOBE ACROBAT: LEVEL I(.5-0) 0.5 HOURLearn to identify the benefits of the PortableDocument Format in Adobe Acrobat and to navigatePDF documents by using bookmarks and links. Youwill search PDF documents, open and organize PDFdocuments by using the Organizer window, modify,encrypt, enhance, password protect, and digitally signPDF files. This class meets for 8 hours, a textbook isincluded.

MAC Lab- Adobe Acrobat 9.07519 PCTR 77-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, April 19 & 21,6:00-10:00 p.m.$199 Threats Room T323

INTRODUCTION TO DREAMWEAVER(.5-0) 0.5 HOURDesign, build, and upload a website usingDreamweaver. Identify the basic issues concerningproper site design and navigation. Define a site, organ-ize and maintain web pages, add links, create anchorsand use images. Textbook is included.

7562 PCTR 85-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday and Thursday, March 22 & 246:00-10:00 p.m.$249 Lopez Room T338

Grant Writing

GRANT WRITING AND COMPUTERIZEDGRANT WRITING COMBINEDSign up for both Grant Writing workshops at a dis-counted price of $549.

7367 PGRT 3-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday and Friday, March 17 & 189:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.$549 Miner Room T333

GRANT PROPOSAL PLANNING AND WRITINGPlanning is crucial to improve your success in win-ning grants from foundations, corporations and gov-ernment agencies. You will develop your grant seekingskills by examining examples of successful and unsuc-cessful proposals. A “How-to” book serves as the basicreference tool that provides key components for writ-ing persuasive proposals. Bring your grant ideas as afocal point for development in class.

7365 PGRT 1-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, March 17, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.$299 Miner Room T333

COMPUTERIZED GRANT-SEEKINGWORKSHOPUse the Internet to access a wealth of grant relatedinformation by navigating various web sites essentialto your success in grant writing. Download onlinecopies of grant proposal forms, guidelines and policymanuals. You will leave the class with an up-to-datelist of Web addresses on a disk for use at home or theoffice.

7366 PGRT 2-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Friday, March 18, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.$299 Miner Room T338

Green Technology

These workshops are offered in partnershipwith the Midwest Renewable EnergyAssociation (MREA). MREA’s mission is to pro-mote renewable energy, energy efficiency, andsustainable living through education anddemonstration. The MREA has more than 18years of experience delivering energy-trainingprograms throughout the Midwest and thenation. The curriculum is developed usingnationally recognized standards that demon-strate the practical and reliable use of renew-able energy in all settings. Whether you want to“go green” at home or at your business, theseworkshops will help you save money, energy,and the environment. All classes include mate-rials.

INTRODUCTION TO WIND SYSTEMS(.5-0) 0.5 HOURDiscover how to harness the energy of the wind. Learnthe basics of wind energy, wind resources, basic sys-tem components, system types, turbine applicationsand tower types. This course is a prerequisite toMREA wind systems workshops and for people whohave an interest in residential size wind systems fortheir home or business. Students should bring a calcu-lator to class. Materials included in the course fee.

7334 PTEC 22-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, April 169:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$129 MREA Room T334

HospitalityEvent Planning



BASIC PHOTOVOLTAICS(.5-0) 0.5 HOURLearn the basics of photovoltaic systems that are ableto convert light directly into electrical energy. You willunderstand how PV works, identify the four PV sys-tem types, describe and identify components, under-stand the best application and limitations of each sys-tem type and define the solar window. Gain theknowledge of energy efficiency and load estimates,identify PV mounting types and understand thebasics of site assessment tools. Students should bringa calculator to class. Materials are included in thecourse fee.

7333 PTEC 20-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, May 79:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$129 MREA Room T323

NewGREEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGYAND ENERGY EFFICIENCYGreen energy efficiency represents the future of theAmerican home and construction industry. Whetheryou are currently in the building trade, consideringpurchasing or constructing a new home you will ben-efit from this session. Discover new technologies inthe “Green” construction industry in heating, cooling,air quality, electrical and plumbing systems. Learnabout the codes that govern building, how to inspect ahome, budgeting for construction and how conserva-tion can save you a large percentage of your energybill.

The instructor, Tim Fisher is a licensed home inspec-tor and teaches CLC’s Home Inspection licensingcourse.

7220 PTEC 23-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, February 19,8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$99 Fisher Room T333

Hospitality

BEVERAGE AND ALCOHOL SELLERS ANDSERVERS EDUCATIONAL TRAININGProtect your liquor license and reduce your risk as analcohol server. Liquor license owners, alcohol sellersand servers learn how to determine servability ofpatrons, the physical and psychological effects of alco-hol, local ordinances of alcohol consumption anddriving, Blood Alcohol Concentration, and determina-tion of proper ID’s. BASSET is certified by the IllinoisLiquor Control Commission, and is required by theLake County Commission and various other munici-palities for facilities licensed to serve and sell alcohol.The course does NOT prepare individuals to be bar-tenders.

7368 PHOS 1-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday, February 76:00-10:00 p.m.$40 Parr Room T332

7369 PHOS 1-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, March 58:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.$40 Demarco Room T332

7370 PHOS 1-003 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday, April 4,6:00-10:00 p.m.$40 Demarco Room T334

7371 PHOS 1-004 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, May 78:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.$40 Parr Room T332

PROGRAMA EDUCATIVO DEENTRENAMIENTO PARA VENDEDORES YSERVIDORES DE BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICASProteja su licencia para licores y reduzca el riesgocomo servidor de alcohol. Los dueños de licenciaspara licores, los vendedores y los servidores de alcoholaprenderán a determinar cómo servir a los clientes,los efectos físicos y psicológicos del alcohol, ordenan-zas locales sobre el consumo de alcohol y el manejo deautos, la Concentración de Alcohol en la Sangre, y ladeterminación de identificación apropiada. El progra-ma BASSET está certificado por la Comisión deControl de Licor de Illinois, y es requerido por laComisión del Condado de Lake y varias otras munici-palidades para comercios con licencia para servir yvender licor. Este curso NO enseña a las personas acómo preparar bebidas alcohólicas.

7372 PHOS 2-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday, February 226:00-10:00 p.m.$40 Alvarez Room T332

FOOD SAFETY REFRESHER COURSEAttention certified food service sanitation managersseeking renewal of your five-year Illinois Departmentof Public Health (IDPH) Food Service SanitationManager Certification (FSSMC). This refresher is acondensed version of the 15-hour FSSMC certificationcourse and is for renewal only. You must bring yourIDPH license and a #2 pencil to this class. A textbookmust be purchased prior to class.

7373 PHOS 3-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday, March 19:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.$55 Wener Room T333

RE-CERTIFICACION DE SANIDADEN EL SERVICIO DE ALIMENTOSEste curso de 5 horas es requerido por elDepartamento de Salud del Estado de Illinois pararenovar el certificado de sanidad antes que se expida.El curso cubre los aspectos más importantes parapreparar y servir alimentos sanos y la prevención deenfermedades alimenticias. Este curso puede sertomado en cualquier tiempo dentro de los 5 anos desu certificado. Este curso es solo para personas quedesean renovar el certificado que no se ha vencido. Serequiere presentar el certificado vigente el día de clase.

7374 PHOS 4-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Friday, February 114:00-10:00 p.m.$55 Alvarez Room T332

Event Planning

Event Planning CertificationEvent Planning is a good career choice if youhave strong organizational and communicationskills as well as the ability to manage multipleprojects simultaneously. Producing a successfulevent will encourage growth and promoteenthusiasm throughout an industry and a com-munity. Develop your skills as a planner andobtain a certificate in Event Planning by com-pleting the Fundamentals and AdvancedMeeting and Event Planning courses.

Take it online!We now offer online courses

for professionalsand small business owners.


CNC Operator



FUNDAMENTALS OF MEETINGAND EVENT MANAGEMENT(2-0) 2 HOURSLearn strategies to develop meetings and specialevents. You will be introduced to the many considera-tions involved in planning an event. You will learn howto conduct a needs analysis, balance multiple presen-tation formats, develop conference space schematics,create a program planning and event timeline, devel-op a budget, and understand the basics of marketingand promotion.

7443 PHOS 10-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Mondays and Wednesdays, February 28-March 236:00-9:00p.m.$249 Parnell Room T323

PROFESSIONAL MEETING AND CONFERENCEMANAGEMENTYou will examine meeting and conference planningand, as your class project, develop the outline andparameters for an actual event. Learn to set appropri-ate goals and objectives, create a budget, select a facil-ity/venue, conduct a site survey, select food and bever-age, identify audiovisual needs, negotiate a contract,conduct a pre- and post-conference briefing and eval-uate the final event. From determining meeting logis-tics to negotiating a evaluating the final project, youwill be prepared to plan, market and execute your con-ference. The instructor is Kimberly Kreml, CMP(Certified Meeting Professional). The required text-book may be purchased in the CLC bookstore. NoClass April 23.

7444 PHOS 15-001 University CenterMeets Saturdays, April 9-May 78:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$199 Kreml Room 233

Vocational Training-Quick Start

NIMS CNC Operator Training Complete this entire program in ten weeks and you will be on your way to a career as aComputerized Numerical Control Operator (CNC). Entry level salaries begin at $11-13 per hour. Youwill receive job readiness skills that include resume development, online application and job searchskills as well as individual interview coaching. Also included are 16-hours of basic computer andstudy success skills training. All instructional supplies and certification exam fees are included inthe program.

NIMS LEVEL I CNC OPERATOR TRAINING-QUICK START(10-0) 10 HOURSThe NIMS Level I CNC Operator Training course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in the field of CNC machining as a CNC Operator. NIMS, the National Institute for MetalworkingSkills, have developed industry-validated skills standards. NIMS certifies individual skills against these standards.This course facilitates student acquisition of the theoretical and hands-on skills and competencies needed to earnthe credential, which is awarded after satisfactory completion of both a theoretical exam and hands-on perform-ance testing.

7324 PTEC 40-101 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday-Thursday, February 21-May 610:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Room T124And Monday-Thursday, February 21-2410:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Room T333$3,390 Hines/Walker Rooms T124/T333

Commercial DriversLicense

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING (CDL)(10-0) 10 HOURSThis 160-hour basic training course will prepare stu-dents for a career as a commercial truck driver. Thecourse will provide students with the knowledge andskills to prepare for the state-issued CommercialDrivers License (CDL) exams, including the permittest, pre-trip inspection test, skills tests, and roadtests. Students will learn CDL laws, use of controls,safe driving techniques, and defensive driving. Thecourse includes classroom instruction, and behind-the-wheel training. Students will take practices testsdesigned to prepare them for the CDL permit exam.

Prerequisites: Students must have a valid IllinoisDrivers License Class “D” or above. They may not havecommitted a serious traffic violation in a commercialmotor vehicle within the past 12 months. Studentsmust provide a copy of their Motor Vehicle Report(MVR) from the Secretary of State’s Office prior toenrollment. Students must not have any physical limi-tation which affects their driving ability and have use

of all their limbs, both eyes, corrected or not, and notbe legally deaf. Students currently on bond or paroleare not eligible for the program. Because all CDL test-ing is conducted in English, students must be able tospeak, read, write and understand English.

7126 PCDL 1-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday-Friday, January 18-February 148:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.$4,100 Clark Room T334

7128 PCDL 1-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday-Friday, February 14-March 118:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$4,100 Clark Room T334

7131 PCDL 1-003 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday-Friday, March 14-April 158:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.$4,100 Clark Room T334

7132 PCDL 1-004 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday-Friday, April 18-May 138:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.$4,100 Clark Room T334

Spanish InterpreterTraining

The need for qualified interpreters is growing.You can become a Spanish Interpreter if youare fluent in both Spanish and English. Theprogram includes four sections that emphasizeinterpretation techniques in the medical, edu-cational, and legal settings.

SPANISH INTERPRETER - LEGAL(2-0) 2 HOURSLearn the interpretation techniques that are used in alegal and/or law enforcement setting. You will learnvocabulary, legal terminology, and code of ethics,courtroom diplomacy, and extensive practice ses-sions. You will discuss scenarios where interpretationtechniques can be applied in a court of law, interview,interrogation and or investigation, between an attor-ney and a client, or acting as a private CertifiedSpanish Interpreter (C.S.I.). This one of four sectionsof the Certified Spanish Interpreter training program.

7375 PLNG 10-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturdays, February 26-March 269:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.$549 Lopez Room T326

SPANISH INTERPRETER - EDUCATION(2-0) 2 HOURSLearn the skills to become a Spanish Interpreter in aneducational setting. This certified training programemphasizes interpretation techniques and vocabularyexercises emphasize school situations, staffing, par-ent/teacher conferences and registration scenarios.This program is one of four offerings in the CertifiedSpanish Interpreter training program. Requiredcourse materials can be purchased from instructor for$35.

7376 PLNG 11-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturdays, April 9-May 79:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.$549 Lopez Room T326

Truck Driver TrainingSpanish Language


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Get on the road to a better career!

Take the road to a better career with Truck Driver Training. The U.S. Department of Labor states thatthis field continues to grow. The need for qualified truck drivers increases every year. Learn theknowledge and skills to prepare for and pass the state-issued Commercial Drivers License (CDL)exams. You will learn CDL laws, use of controls, safe-driving techniques, and defensive driving.

Training proved by Eagle Training Services.

For more information, visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/truck or call, (847) 543-2615.

Real Estate



Real Estate

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS(3-0) 3 HOURSThis course fulfills the pre-exam requirements for asalesperson’s license, but will also serve the vocationalneeds of first-time buyers or investors. Topics include,but are not limited to, real property and laws relatingto ownership; evaluation of real property; federalincome tax laws affecting real estate; financing of realestate; settlement; real estate practice; and pertinentstate laws and topics. Basic mathematics applied tosituations involving real estate related situations willbe presented. A textbook is required and may be pur-chased at the CLC bookstore prior to class.

7165 PRLE 1-001 Southlake CampusMeets Tuesdays and ThursdaysJanuary 20–February 85:30-10:00 p.m.and Saturdays, January 22-February 58:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

$325 Paprocki Room V340

7340 PRLE 1-981 HomestudyFor more information, go to clconline.clcillinois.eduMeets Jan 18-Mar 11$325 Paprocki Homestudy

CONTRACTS AND CONVEYANCING(1-0) 1 HOURPrepare for a career as a real estate broker by learningabout deeds, contracts, options, leases and other legalinstruments used in the use and transfer of ownershipof Illinois real estate. Successful completion of thiscourse fulfills one of five parts of the State of Illinoiseducation requirement to obtain a Real Estate Broker’sLicense. Note: Home study sections require an addi-tional workbook only available at the CLC bookstore.

7166 PRLE 30-001 Southlake CampusMeets Thursday and Tuesday, February 10 & 15, 5:30-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, February 128:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.$115 Paprocki Room V340

7169 PRLE 30-981 HomestudyFor more information, go to clconline.clcillinois.eduMeets Jan 24-Feb 18$115 Paprocki Homestudy

ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE(1-0) 1 HOURLearn how to operate a real estate brokerage companyincluding multiple listing services, listings, advertis-ing, and bookkeeping. You will also examine the legalrelationships, duties and obligations of all parties to areal estate transaction. Successful completion of thiscourse fulfills one of five parts of the State of Illinois

requirement to obtain a Real Estate Broker’s License.Note: Home study sections require an additionalworkbook only available at the CLC bookstore.

7172 PRLE 31-001 Southlake CampusMeets Thursday and Tuesday, February 17 & 225:30-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, February 198:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.$115 Paprocki Room V340

7173 PRLE 31-981 HomestudyFor more information, go to clconline.clcillinois.eduMeets January 24-February 18$115 Paprocki Homestudy

Home Study registrants mustpurchase both the necessary

textbook and workbook for theappropriate class and should referto the workbook for guidance and

instructor contact information.

These are NOT online courses.

Real Estate Laws are Changing

Take the Real Estate Salesperson Exam by March 15, 2011, to avoid additional requirements.

The changes will affect:

• Currently-licensed salespersons

• Currently-licensed brokers

• New license seekers

How will it affect you?

Visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional/realestatelaws for details.

CLC is certified by the Real Estate Bureau, Illinois Department of Financial and ProfessionalRegulation under the Illinois Real Estate Brokers and Sales License Action of 2000. Students mustmeet all requirements under the Act to be able to file to take the Salesperson’s or the Broker’s Examgiven by the State of Illinois.

Visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional/realestate for Salesperson and Broker requirements.

HOME INSPECTION(4-0) 4 HOURSAs of January 2003, Illinois home inspectors must belicensed. This pre-licensing course is approved by theDepartment of Banks and Real Estate and covers themajor elements of home inspection. Successfully com-pleting this 60-hour course allows individuals to takethe Illinois state exam. Students should be aware thatto open their own Home Inspection business, there areadditional costs to consider such as insurance andequipment. The State requires all 60 hours of instruc-tion. For additional information, please call (847) 543-2615.

Prerequisite: This course is intended for people whohave some working knowledge of the building trades.

7180 PRLE 40-001 Southlake CampusMeets Mondays and WednesdayFebruary 28-April 276:00-10:00 p.m.$695 Fisher Room V340

REAL ESTATE FINANCES

(1-0) 1 HOURExamine mortgages, articles of agreement, primaryand secondary money markets, and borrower andproperty evaluations. Discover both residential andcommercial financing principles and how they applyin real estate transactions. Successful completion ofthis course fulfills one of five parts of the State ofIllinois requirement to obtain a Real Estate Broker’sLicense. Note: Home study sections require an addi-tional workbook only available at the CLC bookstore.

7174 PRLE 32-001 Southlake CampusMeets Thursday and Tuesday, February 24 & March 15:30-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, February 26, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.$115 Paprocki Room TBA

7175 PRLE 32-981 HomestudyFor more information, go to clconline.clcillinois.eduMeets January 24-February 18$115 Paprocki Homestudy

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT(1-0) 1 HOURConsider aspects of legal responsibility as to account-ing, reporting, insuring and protecting income prop-erty. Learn more about the Americans withDisabilities Act, civil rights laws and regional occu-pancy laws. Successful completion of this course ful-fills one of five parts of the State of Illinois require-ment to obtain a Real Estate Broker’s License. Note:Home study sections require an additional workbookonly available at the CLC bookstore.

7176 PRLE 33-001 Southlake CampusMeets Thursday and Tuesday, March 3 & 85:30-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, March 58:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.$115 Paprocki Room V340

7177 PRLE 33-981 HomestudyFor more information, go to clconline.clcillinois.eduMeets, Jan 24-Feb 18$115 Paprocki Homestudy

BROKER ADMINISTRATION(1-0) 1 HOURLearn principles of real estate brokerage company oper-ations including ethics, management skills, and recordkeeping and account management. Successful comple-tion of this course fulfills one of five parts of the State ofIllinois requirement to obtain a Real Estate Broker’sLicense. Note: Home study sections require an addition-al workbook only available at the CLC bookstore.

7178 PRLE 34-001 Southlake CampusMeets Thursday and Tuesday, March 10 & 15,5:30-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, March 128:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.$115 Paprocki Room V340

7179 PRLE 34-981 HomestudyFor more information, go to clconline.clcillinois.eduMeets January 24-February$115 Paprocki Homestudy

Real EstateHome Inspection


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Pre-licensing course for home inspectors offered

A course designed to prepare students to take the state licensing examination for home inspectors isoffered by Continuing Professional Development at CLC.

This 60-hour course, which is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and ProfessionalRegulation, covers all the major elements of home inspection. In addition to meeting the courserequirement (Course Code PRLE 40), State of Illinois Licensing Examination applicants must be highschool graduates and a minimum of 21 years of age.

Licensing of home inspectors in the state of Illinois has been required since January 2003. The homeinspection course is designed to meet the needs of hose with a working knowledge of contracting,the building trades, architecture, or engineering. Others who may benefit are appraisers, adjusters,and property managers as well as home inspectors who need a refresher before taking the statelicensing exam.

For more information, call (847) 543-2615.

Public Safety

SECURITY OFFICER BASIC TRAINING(1.5-0) 1.5 HOURSPrepare yourself for a career in the security field as anunarmed security guard. You will earn state certifica-tion and be eligible for employment with a certifiedagency under the Illinois Private Detective, PrivateSecurity and Private Alarm Act by successfully com-pleting this 20-hour Basic Training program. Learnthe security code of ethics, public and human rela-tions, Illinois Criminal code, fire and accident preven-tion, patrol procedures, liabilities, report writing, useof force, and search and seizure procedures.

7377 PPSI 5-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday-Friday, February 28-March 46:00-10:00 p.m.$189 Dick Room T334

7378 PPSI 5-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday-Friday, April 12-156:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, April 168:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.$189 Dick Room T333

SECURITY OFFICER FIREARM TRAINING(1.5-0) 1.5 HOURSIf you have completed the 20-hour basic security offi-cer course or possess a current PERC card, you may beready to gain employment as an armed securityguard. As mandated by the Illinois Private Detective,Private Security, and Private Alarm Act, you will learnthe legal use of firearms, liability while armed, take afirearms safety test, and qualify at the firing range. Acurrent Illinois Firearm Identification Card (FOID) ismandatory to receive firearms training.

Prerequisite: Security Officer Basic Training or cur-rent PERC, and valid FOID card. Exception: Non-Illinois Residents: If your state does not require you tohave a Firearm Identification Card (FOID) we willaccept your valid PERC as proof of eligibility. Pleasecall the department at (847) 543-2615 for more infor-mation.

7379 PPSI 6-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday-Friday, March 8-116:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, March 128:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.(Range)$249 Dick Room T334

7380 PPSI 6-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday-Friday, April 19-226:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, April 238:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Range)

$249 Dick Room T334

FIREARM RE-QUALIFICATIONComplete your annual 8-hour security officer weaponre-qualification per Illinois State requirements.Review liability while armed, firearms safety andmaintenance, range procedures and firearm qualifica-tion. Qualification with an additional weapon is $35each. The second day of the course will be held at alocal firing range. Directions will be supplied on thefirst day of class. Participants that are Illinois resi-dents must have a valid Illinois Firearm IdentificationCard, and a valid PERC card.

Non-Illinois Residents: If your state does not requireyou have a Firearm Identification Card (FOID) we willaccept your valid PERC as proof of eligibility to re-qualify. Please call the department at 847 543-2615 formore details.

7382 PPSI 9-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Friday, March 116:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, March 128:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.$89 Dick Room T335

7383 PPSI 9-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Friday, April 22, 6:00-10:00 p.m.And Saturday, April 238:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.(Range)$89 Dick Room T335

ASP TACTICAL HANDCUFFING CERTIFICATIONThis program trains the officer in the proper use andapplication of handcuffing and the ASP TRI-FoldDisposable Restraints. The TRI-folds are specificallydesign to law enforcement standards and can be easi-ly and rapidly applied. The ASP Handcuffs provide amajor advantage in both the design and constructionof wrist restraints. Upon successful completion stu-dents will receive a certification from ASP in the useand deployment of Tactical Handcuffing.

7381 PPSI 8-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, March 268:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$89 Dick Room T333

Law EnforcementTraining-Non SwornOfficer

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER(3-0) 3 HOURSTrain for a position in a police department as aCommunity Service Officer (CSO). This non-swornposition augments police departments with uni-formed civilian personnel authorized to operate policevehicles, issue parking tickets, control traffic, handlemotor vehicle accidents, and handle animal com-plaints.

Note: To be employed as a CSO, individuals must meetdepartment standards which minimally include: 21years or older, High School Diploma, have a validIllinois Driver license with a clean driving record, haveno criminal history, pass a department written examand interview. Criteria for employment are set by indi-vidual law enforcement agencies.

7529 PCJI 1-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday-FridayMarch 28-April 18:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.$325 Parr Room T332

Safety

FLAGGER CERTIFICATIONAND WORK ZONE SAFETYPrepare for your first day on the job by familiarizingyourself with the essential issues of worker safety andwork zone traffic control. The National SafetyCouncil’s © Flagger Training Programs are nationallyrecognized and meet or exceed both the MUTCD(Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) guide-lines and the ANSI standard ISEA-107-1999 to keepyour crew and motorists safe. This course is designedfor the novice flagger working a 1-to-2 person opera-tion seeking training and certification. Experiencedflaggers should take the course for credential renewal.All certification and material fees are included.

7391 PSFT 1-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, March 268:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.$125 Lewis Room T332

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Teacher Education

BASIC SKILLS TESTPREPARATION - MATH (.5-0) 0.5 HOURAre you looking to become a teacher in the state ofIllinois? This course will help you become fully pre-pared to take the enhanced Basic Skills test (adminis-tered by the Illinois Certification Testing System) byreviewing math concepts. Geometry, algebra, andword problems will be discussed.

7181 PTCH 1-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Mondays and WednesdaysMarch 7-146:00-9:00 p.m.$115 Bader Room T326

BASIC SKILLS TESTPREPARATION - GRAMMAR (.5-0) 0.5 HOURThis course will help you become prepared to take theenhanced Basic Skills test (administered by theIllinois Certification Testing System) by reviewingreading comprehension, grammar, and writing con-cepts. Writing samples will be reviewed by the instruc-tor.

7182 PTCH 2-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Mondays and WednesdaysFebruary 21-286:00-9:00 p.m$115 Jones Room T326

SUBSTITUTE TEACHING:PREPARATION & PROFESSIONALISMDid you know that students between Kindergartenand 12th grade spend the equivalent of one full year inthe classroom with a substitute teacher? Yet, the sub-stitute teacher is given the least amount of guidance ofall those who come in contact with the student. Thisworkshop and handbook will introduce you to tech-niques, skills and materials on how to be a more effec-tive and requested substitute teacher. Required hand-book is available in the bookstore.

7183 PTCH 25-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, February 99:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.$59 Vittucci Room T333

This course below, is offered on the Internet, and canbe accessed via Blackboard. For more information, toto CLC’s web site at clconline.clcillinois.edu

COMPREHENSIVE BASIC SKILLSTEST PREPARATIONSharpen your skills for the Basic Skills Test! Thiscourse will help you become prepared to take theenhanced Basic Skills Test (administered by theIllinois Certification Testing System) by reviewingreading comprehension, grammar, and writing con-cepts. You will also review math concepts that includegeometry algebra, and word problems.

Online (for more information, go to clconline.clcilli-nois.edu)

7184 PTCH 35-800 ONLINEMeets February 7-April 25$229 Bullard ONLINE

Teacher EducationOnline

These are instructor-led, online courses that cannot beaccessed through Blackboard. Please call our officewith your email address (847) 543-2615, which is nec-essary for access to the online course.

READING FUNDAMENTALS (1-1) 1.5 HOURSThis series of courses will assist teachers in evaluatingyour current reading program, and applying researchin the area of reading instruction. Each course quali-fies for 30 CPDUs.

Reading 1: Introduction to Scientific Research7185 PTCH 60-800 ONLINEMeets February 14-April 29$199 VESi ONLINE

Reading 2: Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction7186 PTCH 60-801 ONLINEMeets February 14-April 29$199 VESi ONLINE

READING FUNDAMENTALS 3: EFFECTIVEEVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT(1-2) 2 HOURSTake the next step in reading education in this study ofthe five elements of effective reading instruction,including definitions, implications for instruction,and future directions. These five elements includeinstruction in: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency,vocabulary, and text comprehension. Qualifies for 45CPDUs.

7187 PTCH 61-800 ONLINEMeets February 14-April 29$199 VESi ONLINE

TALENTED & GIFTED EDUCATION: WORKINGWITH HIGH ACHIEVERS(1-1) 1.5 HOURSLearn the history of the exceptional in relation to edu-cation, current law, accepted methods for referral,assessment, and identification of students. Look atmajor program models and methods of differentiat-ing instruction to meet the rate and level of learning ofidentified students that will allow you to meet theaffective needs of the gifted and talented student inyour classroom. Qualifies for 30 CPDUs.


Teacher Education Career & Workforce—Professional Development

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Continuing Professional Development offers teacher education opportunities designed to provideLake County educators the research, tools, and techniques to better serve the student population. CLC is an approved provider of teacher recertification education through the Illinois State Board ofEducation – Provider #100661.


EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT: ASSESSINGSTUDENT LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM(1-1) 1.5 HOURSDesigned to develop the conceptual and technicalskills required to help you identify your educationalgoals, and implement meaningful instructionalstrategies for effective learning by students with spe-cial needs. The focus will be on assessment forinstructional programming. Qualifies for 30 CPDUs.


BEHAVIOR IS LANGUAGE: STRATEGIESFOR MANAGING DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR(1-1) 1.5 HOURSLearn behavioral techniques and intervention strate-gies that remediate disruptive behavior, reduce powerstruggles, increase classroom control, and reduceburnout and feelings of ineffectiveness, withoutincreasing the work load. You will gain a new perspec-tive on students’ behavior and learn effective tools forfacilitating positive student changes. Qualifies for 45CPDUs.


SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORALISSUES IN EDUCATION (1-2) 2 HOURSThese courses will assist K-12 educators in becomingbetter prepared for many of the issues that may hinderstudent performance.

Attention Deficit DisorderLearn the complete history of ADD along with accept-ed and experimental methods of treatment. Reviewcurrent treatments of the disorder and practical inter-vention strategies designed to increase on-task behav-ior while decreasing disruptive and off-task behaviorsin the classroom. 30 CPDUs.


Autism and Aspergers DisorderUnderstand the characteristics of the disorder, learn-ing styles associated with the disorder, communica-tion weaknesses, and various intervention strategiesthat have proven to be successful when working withstudents with autism spectrum disorders. 30 CPDUs.


Child AbuseIdentify and effectively teach students affected bychild abuse or neglect. You will learn to recognize thesigns of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexualabuse, physical neglect, emotional neglect and gain anunderstanding of factors which exist in families whoabuse or neglect their children. 30 CPDUs.


Drugs and Alcohol in SchoolsGain a more comprehensive understanding of alcohol,drugs, and their influences in your classroom. Utilize acontextual framework for understanding what stu-dents may be experiencing through their own sub-stance use or the impact of substance use aroundthem. 30 CPDUs.


Harassment, Bullying/Cyber-IntimidationLearn the personal, social, and legal ramificationsassociated with sexual harassment, bullying, andcyber-intimidation. We will then explore preventativestrategies as well as how school staff can address theseissues when they occur. 30 CPDUs.


InclusionYou will identify and describe the role and responsi-bilities of special and general educators in providingspecial education services to students in inclusiveclassrooms. Discover placement options school sys-tems can use to provide special education services tostudents with disabilities and gain an understandingof procedures educators can use in determiningwhether these students can be educated in the regularclassroom. 30 CPDUs.


Teaching DiversityGain the knowledge and tools to facilitate a diverseclassroom. You will learn how students’ learning isinfluenced by individual experiences, talents, disabili-ties, gender, language, culture, family and communityvalues. 30 CPDUs.


Traumatized ChildrenLearn to identify and effectively teach students affect-ed by stress, trauma, or violence. You will learn aboutspecific factors existing in families and communitieswhere stress and violence are common. A majoremphasis is on helping you understand the speciallearning needs of these students and how to meettheir needs in the classroom. 30 CPDUs.


Violence in SchoolsGain a foundational understanding of violence andmotivational purposes behind aggression. You willinvestigate the correlation and impact of the media,community and family upon violence, and learnmethods for identifying, and working with out-of-control behaviors. 30 CPDUs.


Advanced Classroom ManagementLearn about cognitive and cognitive-behavioral inter-ventions (often categorized together under the rubric“social skills”) with a special emphasis on teachingstudents how to change and manage their own behav-ior. 30 CPDUs.


EARLY CHILDHOODThese courses are especially designed to assist EarlyChildhood educators. Family Centered Services &Infant and Toddler Mental Health qualify for 30CPDUs. Program Planning, Observation andAssessment, and Typical and Atypical Developmentqualify for 45 CPDUs.

Family-Centered ServicesGain new a new perspective on serving the needs ofyoung children and their families. You will learn whatis meant by family-centered services as it applies todiverse systems of care, gain an understanding offamily diversity, and explore the major stress factorsfacing families today. 30 CPDUs.


Infant and Toddler Mental HealthAchieve a better understanding of infant and toddlermental health, child development, and strategies thatcan be used to promote positive relationships withchildren and their families. Understand and identifyyour role as a child care provider, educator, and earlychildhood professional. 30 CPDUs.


Teacher Education



Program PlanningLearn to plan and implement developmentally appro-priate programs for young children from birththrough age eight. You will learn curriculum, assess-ment, evaluation, and program planning as theseterms apply to early childhood education. We willexamine historical perspectives and theories of childdevelopment, best practice for early childhood educa-tion and key concepts and specific activities for teach-ing various curricular content areas. 45 CPDUs.


Observation and AssessmentExplore observation and assessment instruments, aswell as recommended practices and availableresources for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.Content includes an emphasis on observing youngchildren and assessing their early childhood learningenvironments. 45 CPDUs.


Typical and Atypical DevelopmentDiscover contemporary best practice and perspectiveson early childhood development. Content includespatterns and sequences of typical development forchildren from birth to six years. Emphasis is on indi-vidual differences, cultural influences, and the impactof developmental delay and disability during infancy,toddlerhood, and the preschool years. Discussion willalso include instructional technology (IT) and assis-tive technology (AT) applications for this population.45 CPDUs.


UNDERSTANDING AGGRESSION(1-2) 2 HOURSGain a better understanding of how aggression affectsthe lives of children and the community at large. Wewill consider the many forms of aggression, its costsand motivation, its perpetrators and targets, itsimpact on our schools’ children, and its causes andpromising solutions. 45 CPDUs.


LEARNING DISABILITIES(1-2) 2 HOURSExplore diverse theoretical approaches, consideringmajor trends and unresolved issues in the field ofLearning Disabilities. Learn to lay the foundations forsensitive and appropriate assessment and evaluationof students, improve program planning and imple-mentation, convey the importance of and the need fora close, positive partnership with parents or alterna-tive caregivers. 45 CPDUs.


NewTEACHING ELEMENTARYMATH CONCEPTUALLYLearn to explain and connect the major concepts, pro-cedures, and reasoning processes of mathematics.Current research and trends in math education will bediscussed to outline a teaching methodology that isconceptual, contextual, and constructive. Activities arepresented to explain underlying concepts and illus-trate constructive teaching. The course has beendivided into four chapters covering four math topics:number sense, addition and subtraction, multiplica-tion and division, and fractions. 45 CPDUs.


NewETHICS AND SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOLSYou will be presented with a new way of thinkingabout professional ethics and professional boundarieswithin the teaching profession. We will look at the rea-sons that violations of ethics and boundaries some-times occur between teachers and their students.Ethical violations that transpire in both administra-tive and relationship contexts will be addressed. Themajority of violations are being committed by gener-ally ethical and competent teachers, who, for reasonsthat will be addressed in this course, are makingextremely poor decisions while demonstrating poorjudgment and behavior during susceptible periods intheir careers. Discover ways of preventing such viola-tions that will help you understand and intervenebefore violations take place. These preventativeresponses are critical to your ability to protect yourstudents, your profession, and your career. This courseis designed to keep ethical teachers ethical by reduc-ing and managing a teacher’s violation potential. 45CPDUs.


PERSONAL SUCCESS PROGRAMExplore the world of work with such topics as gettinga keeping a job, employment readiness, time manage-ment skills, getting along with co-workers and super-visors, team building, career exploration, job search-ing techniques, completing an application, resumeand interviewing skills. This program is the core of thepersonal success program and is required for firsttime participants.

7384 PPSP 1-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesdays, February 1-April 2612:30-2:00 p.m.$325 Johnson Room T323

Personal Success Program Career & Workforce—Professional Development

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Personal Success Vocational Training

The Personal Success Program offers a varietyof vocational courses to meet the needs of stu-dents with mild to moderate cognitive impair-ment. Students 18 years and older who are notable to meet entrance requirements for tradi-tional college level courses are eligible. Theprogram’s focus is on gaining vocational skillsto acquire entry-level employment. Each classhas a content expert and a special educationteacher. Classes meet at the Grayslake campus.Students are required to provide documenta-tion showing they have a minimum of a third-grade reading comprehension level to attend.


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FOOD SERVICE SKILLS ILearn the basic skills required for entry-level food serv-ice occupations. Participate in a hands-on learningenvironment in the following areas: basic sanitations,safe food handling, safety issues, and basic food prepa-ration. At the completion of the course you will knowbasic food sanitation principles, identify kitchen equip-ment and what it’s used for and understand measure-ments as it relates to cooking. This course may be takenconcurrently with Food Service Skills II course.

7385 PPSP 3-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesdays, February 1-April 2610:00-11:30 a.m.$325 Destry Room T323

FOOD SERVICE SKILLS IIMake simple dishes as you prepare for entry-levelfood service occupations. Building on the skillslearned in the food service skills I course, you willhave the opportunity to learn basic food preparationwhile cooking a variety of foods.

7388 PPSP 7-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Fridays, February 4-April 293:00-4:30 p.m.$325 Destry Room B003A

KEYBOARDING SKILLS IExplore the basics of keyboarding plus the parts of a com-puter. Discover the keyboard and begin to touch type thealphabet and special characters. Using the Microtype key-boarding program, you will progress at your own pace.

7386 PPSP 5-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 1-April 2810:00-11:00 a.m.$325 Beard Room T338

KEYBOARDING SKILLS IIProgress to the next level of speed and accuracy as youcontinue to work at your own pace in this next level key-boarding class. You can review what you learned in thefirst class and start where you left off in Keyboarding I.

7387 PPSP 6-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 1-April 2811:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.$325 Beard Room T338

CHILDCARE: DEVELOPMENT& PERSONALITY TRAITSWould you like to prepare for a job in a childcare cen-ter? Learn the types of personality and character traitsthat are important in caring for children from infancyto pre-school age. Having a better understanding ofthe children in your care will prepare you to under-stand each development stage from infancy throughpre-school. Some activities include how to preparenutritional meals and snacks, safety and sanitationguidelines, and how to apply developmental and ageappropriate behavior reinforcements.

7389 PPSP 12-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursdays, February 3-April 2812:30-2:00 p.m.$325 Johnson Room T323

CHILDCARE: CREATIVE ACTIVITIESFOR PRE-SCHOOLERSMake childcare fun for the little ones in your care aswell as educational. You will, develop educational, safeand age appropriate activities for children for pre-school age children. Activities in the areas of fine and

gross motor skills, music, reading, listening, math, sci-ence, and self-help skills will be explored.

7390 PPSP 12-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursdays, February 3-April 28,10:00-11:30 a.m.$325 Johnson Room T323

Online CoursesCareer & Workforce—Professional Development

Online Courses• Professional • Convenient • Affordable

Learn a new skill or improve existing ones through online learning. Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment now offers interactive online courses for the most in-demand topics.

Courses include:• Microsoft Office • Business Skills• Adobe Graphic & Multimedia Design • Teacher Education• Web Design & Computer Programming • Sales & Marketing

Ed2Go Courses – www.ed2go.com/clc-proMost courses run for six weeks, and new sessions start monthly. These instructor-facilitated cours-es are engaging and highly interactive. Visit our ed2go site for more information and to view a com-plete course list.

New JER Online Courses – www.coursecatalog.com/lakecountyMost courses are self-paced; start any time! Visit our JER Online site for more information and toview a complete course list.

Online Course Information – wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional/onlineComplete list of Continuing Professional Developments online course offering.

Illinois Small Business Development Center now offers Online Courses!The Illinois SBDC’s most popular workshops are available online – courses for the new to the expe-rienced business owner are offered.

Visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc/online for the complete list of SBDC online courses.


Updates for NursesCPR

Career & Workforce—Healthcare & Nursing CE

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Healthcare &Nursing ContinuingEducation

Are you a nurse who is currently work-ing and needs CEUs for licensure?

Are you a healthcare professional whohas been out of the nursing professionfor a time and needs to update yourskill set to obtain employment?

Are you interested in entering thehealthcare field to become a pharmacytechnician?

Whether you need to maintain, obtain,or enter the healthcare profession,Continuing Professional Development’sHealthcare & Nursing courses will helpyou achieve your career goals.

For more information,

call (847) 543-2615.

UPDATES FOR NURSESThese workshops are designed to provide nursing pro-fessionals with the opportunity to enhance their pro-fessional knowledge and skills in a specific area ofinterest. This CNE activity is being offered for 2.45contact hours for each one session (3 hours) and 5.5for each two session (6-hour) sessions.

ASSESSMENT7222 PALH 1-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, February 58:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.$49 Busch Room D226

PHARMACOLOGY7224 PALH 1-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursdays, February 10 & 175:30-9:00 p.m.$49 Busch Room D201

PULMONARY/ACID BASE 7225 PALH 1-003 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, February 24530-9:00 p.m.$29 Busch Room D201

RENAL/ELECTROLYTE7226 PALH 1-004 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, March 105:30-9:00 p.m.$29 Busch Room D201

CARDIAC7227 PALH 1-005 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, March 35:30-9:30 p.m.$29 Busch Room D201

DIABETES7228 PALH 1-006 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, March 175:30-9:00 p.m.$29 Finegan Room D201

PAIN/CANCER/DEATH7229 PALH 1-007 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, March 245:30-9:00 p.m.$29 Busch Room D201

PEDIATRICS7230 PALH 1-008 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, April 135:30-9:00 p.m.$29 Crowson Room D201

WOUND CARE7231 PALH 1-009 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, April 145:30-9:00 p.m.$29 Slone-Riveria Room D201

MOTHER/BABY7233 PALH 1-010 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, April 205:30-9:00 p.m.$29 Hagen Room D201

PSYCHIATRIC7235 PALH 1-011 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, April 275:30-9:00 p.m.$29 Dotson Room D201

ETHICS7238 PALH 1-012 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, April 285:30-9:00 p.m.$29 Jezuit Room D201

HEARTSAVER CPR WITH ADULT, CHILD, & INFANT TRAININGThis course is designed for the general public and isnot intended for healthcare professionals or health-care students. This is an ideal course for day careproviders, teachers, and anyone interested in taking aCPR course. This is an American Heart Associationcourse. Certification is good for 2 years.

7239 PALH 6-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Friday, February 255:00-9:00 p.m.$49 Frankson Room T333

CPR REFRESHER: BLS HEALTHCARE PROVIDERThe BLS Healthcare Provider course is designed toprovide a wide variety of healthcare professionals withthe ability to recognize several life-threatening emer-gencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve chokingin a safe, timely and effective manner. The course isintended for certified or noncertified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals. Current AHA BLSHealthcare Provider certification card is required toattend this course.

7241 PALH 7-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Friday, January 286:00-9:00 p.m.$49 Frankson Room T333

7242 PALH 7-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Sunday, January 301:00-4:00 p.m.$49 Frankson Room T333

7243 PALH 7-003 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, February 198:00-11:00 a.m.$49 Frankson Room T323

7244 PALH 7-004 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday, April 55:00-8:00 p.m.$49 Frankson Room T333

The College of Lake County is an approved provider of continuing nursing education (CNE)

by the Illinois Nurses Association, as an accredited provider by the American Nurses

Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Nursing Continuing Ed


Career & Workforce—Healthcare & Nursing CE

CPR BASIC: BLS HEALTHCARE PROVIDERThe BLS Healthcare Provider course is designed toprovide a wide variety of healthcare professionals withthe ability to recognize several life-threatening emer-gencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve chokingin a safe, timely and effective manner. The course isintended for certified or noncertified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals.

7245 PALH 8-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Friday, January 215:00-10:00 p.m.$59 Frankson Room T333

7246 PALH 8-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, January 228:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.$59 Frankson Room T333

7247 PALH 8-003 Grayslake CampusMeets Sunday, January 2312:00-5:00 p.m.$59 Frankson Room T333

7248 PALH 8-004 Grayslake CampusMeets Friday, February 45:00-10:00 p.m.$59 Frankson Room T333

7249 PALH 8-005 Grayslake CampusMeets Saturday, February 58:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.$59 Frankson Room T333

7250 PALH 8-006 Grayslake CampusMeets Sunday, February 612:00-5:00 p.m.$59 Frankson Room T333

7251 PALH 8-007 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday, March 155:00-10:00 p.m.$59 Frankson Room T333

7252 PALH 8-008 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday, April 195:00-10:00 p.m.$59 Frankson Room T333

12 LEAD ECG INTERPRETATIONYou will get an overview of the physiology of the gen-eration of the 12-Lead ECG pattern. Course contentcovers electrographic criteria for hypertrophy andconduction defects, ventricular ectopy, myocardialinfarction, pre-excitation syndromes, and drug andelectrolyte effects. Supervised small group case studyanalysis with actual tracings and care plan develop-ment is incorporated. This CNE activity is beingoffered for seven contact hours.

7253 PALH 20-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Mondays, April 11 & 185:00-9:00 p.m.$115 Staff Room T333

IV THERAPY BASICSDesigned for the nurse who needs a review or intro-duction to IV therapy, this course covers venipuncturetechniques along with the care, maintenance, compli-cations, and treatments of peripheral IV catheters,midline and PICC lines, short term percutaneouslyinserted lines, tunneled catheters, and implantedports. Students are required to demonstrate these pro-cedures. Class size is limited. This CNE activity isbeing offered for 13.75 contact hours.

7254 PALH 21-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesdays, February 23-March 236:00-9:00 p.m.$115 Williams Room T333

EKG INTERPRETATION (1-0) 1 HOURThis course provides an overview of the cardiac cycleand normal sinus rhythm. Content covers dysrhyth-mias of sinus, A-V and atrial origin, conductiondefects, ventricular ectopy and bundle branch blocks.Early assessment data and treatment are presented.This CNE activity is being offered for 15 contacthours.

7255 VALH 7-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Mondays, January 24-March 76:00-8:00 p.m.$115 Busch Room T333

SELECT TOPICS: NURSING CE (1-0) 1 HOURThis course is designed to meet the continuing educa-tion needs of nurses or other health professionalsseeking professional development. Course content willvary depending on the topic being studied. Thiscourse may be repeated until taken a total of 4 timesbut any individual topic may only be taken once.

CNA RECERTIFICATIONDesigned for those who have already completed theCertified Nurse Assistant course and who have suc-cessfully completed the Illinois Nurse AideExamination, but who no longer are listed on theIllinois Nurse Aide Registry. You must first contact theIllinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) at (217)785-5133 to request a recertification packet. To partic-ipate, you must undergo a UCIA criminal backgroundcheck and have the required and updated immuniza-tions prior to attending the clinical site. The coursewill provide re-certification of the 21 skills and offer areview for the State Examination.

7256 VALH 10-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday & Friday,February 8 & 119:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.$249 Staff Room D227

7257 VALH 10-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Monday & Thursday, March 14 & 175:00-10:00 p.m.$249 Staff Room D227

CURRENT NURSING PRACTICE UPDATE (7-0) 7 HOURSThis course is designed to update nurses who have notbeen actively involved in nursing practice. Topics cov-ered include current trends in nursing and healthcare, legal aspects of nursing, review of basic skills,review of diseases, and selective new nursing tech-niques. The course also updates you on concepts rele-vant to nursing across the life cycle to form the focusfor theory, clinic, and the simulated nursing labs. Thisprocess assists the nurse in reestablishing confidenceand competence. This CNE activity is being offered for55 contact hours.

7258 VALH 20-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursdays, February 3-May5, 5:30-9:00 p.m.And Saturdays, February 5-April 307:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (CLNI)$1,299 Busch Room D201

Steps for you to take for Current Nursing

Practice Update

1. Hold a current, active nursing license in

the State of Illinois

2. Meet the health requirements to attend

the program

3. New students must complete an

application for admission

4. Call the department for questions

(847) 543-2615

Pharmacy Tech Career & Workforce—Healthcare & Nursing CE

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PHARMACY TECHNICIANTRAINING (5-0) 5 HOURSThe professional pharmacy technician training is anintroductory course that is designed to prepare stu-dents for entry level work in a pharmacy setting. Uponsuccessful completion students will receive a certifi-cate of completion to assist in their career preparationand job search. This 105 hour course has been updat-ed to include the mathematical calculations that areessential to prepare proper medication dosages, con-centrations and dilutions. This class prepares studentsfor the national certification exam.

7318 VALH 95-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Mondays and Wednesdays, February 14-June 16:00-9:30 p.m.$1,499 Bowes Room T332

7320 VALH 95-002 Southlake CampusMeets Saturdays, February 5-May 218:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.$1,499 Staff Room V308

Pharmacy Technicians are in demand!

The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that pharmacy technician jobs will increase27 percent over the next seven years. With the growing need for pharmaceuticals anda rapidly expanding healthcare field, the timing has never been better to begin acareer in this industry. About 71 percent of pharmacy technician jobs are in retailpharmacies, grocery stores, department stores, or mass retailers.

Get a Start on Your Pharmacy Career

CLC’s professional Pharmacy Technician Program consists of 105 hours of classroominstruction designed to teach you the fundamentals and practical skills needed toprepare you for entry-level work in a pharmacy setting. Classes are provided by MRxICorporation and are taught by professionals in the field that bring real life experienceto the classroom. This program includes 30-hours dedicated to the math calculationsessential for success in any pharmacy setting.

Upon successful completion you will receive a certificate of completion to assist youin your career preparation, job search, and certification.

Requirements: You must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

NOTE: All pharmacy technicians must be nationally certified. This course will helpyou to prepare for both national certification exams.

For more information, visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional/pharmacy.asp orcall (847) 543-2615.

Refunds: Students that drop the course

within the refund period will be charged for

all course materials not returned in perfect

condition. Call 847 543-2615 for assistance.

Starting or growing a small business is exciting, butit can also be scary and confusing. Don’t go it alone!

The Illinois Small Business Development Center(SBDC) has assisted Lake County small business owners start and grow businesses through work-shops and FREE one-on-one advising sessions.The SBDC is your trusted business advisor,resource, and partner.

The Illinois SBDC has assisted small businesses conquer challenges for over a quarter of a century.



Illinois Small BusinessDevelopment CenterStart Strong. Stay Strong. Grow Strong.

For more information on Illinois SBDC’s services,

workshops, and resources –

• Visit: wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc

• Call: (847) 543-2033


SBDC’s services include:

• FREE one-on-one business advising and coaching with noted experts

• Assistance in developing business plans and financialstatements

• Aid in forming strategic marketing plans

• Support in securing loans with local lenders and serviceproviders

• English and Spanish advisorsand workshops at Grayslakeand Southlake campuses

• Interactive, low-cost workshops.Descriptions, dates, and timesare on the following pages.

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration,the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and theCollege of Lake County. All SBA programs are extended to the public on anondiscrimination basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons withdisabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.Please contact the center at (847) 543-2033 or TDD: (847) 223-0134.

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Save the Date!Important event to start & grow your business

Thursday, June 9, 2011• Breakout Sessions• Valuable Resources• Networking• Success Stories

For information, call (847) 543-2033 or visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc

Small Business Workshops Career & Workforce—Small Business

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Start-Up & BusinessPlanning

FastTrac® NewVenture™Designed specifically for entrepreneurs in the earlystages of business development, FastTrac®NewVenture™ not only helps you uncover the answers,it also helps you determine the questions to ask. Savetime and money by testing the feasibility of your busi-ness concept before you launch. Form relationshipswith people who can prove to you that starting orgrowing your own business does not mean going italone. We will provide you the opportunity to identifyand meet market needs, develop a working knowledgeof business fundamentals such as marketing, prod-uct/service development, management, and finan-cials, and build an actionable business plan.

Sponsored by:

Registration Deadline: February 8, 2011

7293 TBSM 2-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesdays, February 15-April 196:30-9:30 p.m.$350 C. Pannell Room T326

SMART START TO YOUR SMALL BUSINESSStarting your own business is exciting and liberating,but it can also be scary, confusing and risky. Attendingthis workshop is your first step on the road to success.The seminar provides valuable advice and informationconcerning the basics of the business world and howthey affect your business. Learn how to determine thetype of legal structure that is best for your business,how to prepare and present your business plan, deter-mine and apply business feasibility, what financialassistance is available to you, how to analyze your prof-it and loss statement and explore break-even analysis.

7341 TBSM 7-001 Southlake CampusMeets Wednesday, March 96:30-9:30 p.m.$35 G. Bard Room V340

STARTING A BUSINESS IN ILLINOISStarting a business in Illinois isn’t as simple as press-ing a button. There are laws, regulations and reports acompany must abide by and produce. We will discussimportant aspects of business ownership and receivehandouts that include information on agencies to con-tact. Don’t be sorry, be safe. Learn what is required tostart a business in Illinois.

7530 TBSM 10-003 Grayslake CampusThursday, March 36:30-9:00 p.m.$25 STAFF Room T327

For more information on online classes, visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc.

7343 TBSM 10-800 ONLINE*January 10-31$25

7344 TBSM 10-801 ONLINE*February 1-28$25

7345 TBSM 10-802 ONLINE*March 1-31$25

7346 TBSM 10-803 ONLINE*April 1-30$25

7347 TBSM 10-804 ONLINE*May 1-31$25

*Self-paced online learning module

COMENZAR UN NEGOCIO EN ILLINOISComenzar un negocio en Illinois no es tan simplecomo presionando un botón. Hay leyes, regulaciones,reglas y reportes que toda compañía debe respetar yproducir. Esté seguro de lo qué se require de su nego-cio, no este arrepentido después. En este taller de doshoras, usted aprenderá acerca de: corporaciones, LLC,asociación y propietario único; impuestos para ven-tas, empleados e ingresos; regulaciones y licencias;seguro y vinculación; leyes laborales y practices labo-rales; la viabilidad y elementos del plan empresarial.

7352 TBSM 10-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, May 116:30-9:00 p.m.$25 F. Pliego Room T326

7351 TBSM 10-001 Southlake CampusMeets Wednesday, February 96:30-9:00 p.m.$25 F. Pliego Room TBA

Business Growth& Development

6 STEPS FOR BUILDING THE BUSINESS YOUDREAM OF…Learn the six steps for building a winning and sus-tainable business. Also learn the most powerful for-mula for growing sales and profits in your business –any business!

7361 TBSM 4-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, April 66:30-9:30 p.m.$35 D. Verbeten Room T327

FastTrac® GrowthVenture™Hindsight is 20/20, so take what you’ve learned in yourbusiness and look to the future. Create a framework toimprove the performance of your business withFastTrac® GrowthVenture™ . Targeted specifically toentrepreneurs who have experience running theirbusinesses, FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ focuses onthe issues you need to make critical decisions aboutyour business vision and strategy, investigate next-stage growth and opportunity, plan for strategicgrowth, build and maintain a competitive advantage,and maximize cash flow for future profitability.

Sponsored by:

Registration Deadline: February 8, 2011

7294 TBSM 3-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesdays, February 15-April 196:30-9:30 p.m.$350 J. Osmond Room T328

Take it online!We now offer online courses

for professionalsand small business owners.


Small Business Workshops

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Career & Workforce—Small Business

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR SMALL BUSINESSStrategic Planning introduces processes that focus onthe four strategic areas common to all small business-es: Operations, Marketing, Finance, and People. TheSTAR process will develop a one-page strategic planand a one-page action plan that can propel a businessto higher levels of success. Join other small businessowners to learn new processes and techniques thatfocus “on” your business. This is a Hybrid section thatcombines work in the classroom as well as online.

7297 TBSM 9-600 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday March 10 and 316:30-9:30 p.m. and ONLINE March 10-31$125 Pannell/Osmond Room T326

PROJECT ESTIMATING FOR THE SMALLBUSINESS OWNERTwo common challenges many small business ownershave are: 1) estimating project cost before a projectbegins and 2) estimating project cost completion of anin-flight project. The focus of this workshop is to pro-vide some tips and techniques to help the small busi-ness owner with these two estimating challenges.

7358 TBSM 61-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, April 207:30-10:00 a.m.$40 I. Hendon Room T326

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR SMALLBUSINESS OWNERSSmall business owners are responsible for every proj-ect within their organization. Focus on planning,tracking and managing tips and techniques for thebusiness owner. Prior to the session you will be askedto read a short case study to discuss in class. Receiveideas and techniques that can be immediately appliedto current projects.

7357 TBSM 62-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, March 167:30-10:00 a.m.$40 I. Hendon Room T326

Marketing & Sales

EMAIL MARKETING DAYAttend this seminar designed to teach you everythingyou need to know about email marketing in one dayso that you can start using email marketing to helpyour business or organization the very next day. Thisprogram is a combination of The Power of EmailMarketing and Getting Started with Constant Contact.Lunch is included in the cost of program.

7064 TBSM 17-001 Southlake CampusMeets Tuesday, March 910:00a.m.-3:00 p.m.$60 S. Robinson Room V336

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING MADE SIMPLEGain an understanding of the real-world possibilitiesof social media marketing and take away ideas forpractical implementation in your organization.Discover some of the strategies and best practices toget the most out of your social media activities includ-ing time management and measuring the return ofyour activities. We will tie social media strategy tobusiness objectives, and discuss how to use email andsocial media together to benefit your business andbuild relationships.

7363 TBSM 18-001 Southlake CampusMeets Wednesday, April 2010:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.$30 S. Robinson Room V336

SOCIAL NETWORK MEDIA 2.0 FOR SMALLBUSINESSHow to use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn toincrease your brand visibility 140 characters at a time.

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL NETWORK MEDIA 2.0Learn how Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn can increaseyour brand visibility, building your small business byengaging your customers, being positive, popular, cur-rent, and active. This class will concentrate on basic ter-minology and online format structure.

7355 TBSM 29-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, April 276:30-9:30 p.m.$35 E. Soto Room T326

INTERMEDIATE SOCIAL NETWORK MEDIA 2.0You are using Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn - nowwhat? We will discuss advanced strategies and targetspecific networks. This class will venture deeper intoonline tools and creative working examples to drawpeople to your Web site.

7356 TBSM 29-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, May 46:30-9:30 p.m.$35 E. Soto Room T326

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION FOR SMALLBUSINESSSearch Engine Optimization (SEO) is an Internet mar-keting process that increases traffic to your web site byimproving your position in the results of searches.Become more visible and make your presence knownin the digital marketplace.

INTRODUCTION TO SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATIONLearn how to make your presence know in a digitalmarketplace. Introduction to Search EngineOptimization (SEO) through proper use of your website structure, keywords, header tags, Meta tag titlesand Meta descriptions, directory submission, organicversus paid search, impact of quality content, web ana-lytics, and proper link building. This class will concen-trate on basic terminology and online examples.

7353 TBSM 28-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, March 176:30-9:30 p.m.$35 E. Soto Room T326

INTERMEDIATE SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATIONSo you have learned the basics, now take it a step fur-ther with more advanced techniques through use ofarticles, directories, backlinks, forums, newsgroups,video, and more. This class will venture deeper intoonline tools and creative working examples.Prerequisite: Intro class or working knowledge.

7354 TBSM 28-002 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, March 246:30-9:30 p.m.$35 E. Soto Room T326

STREETWISE MARKETINGLearn the TOP 10 Commandments for creating ravingfans for your business and the fundamentals for creat-ing big response marketing campaigns, for small andmedium size businesses. Create sales people in printto maximize your marketing ROI and be able to deter-mine which marketing strategies are working andthose that are not.

7362 TBSM 53-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, March 26:30-9:30 p.m.$30 D. Verbeten Room T326

Attention Small Business CEOs and Presidents!

Do you wish your business could collaborate with a board of directors? Would you like theopportunity to share and gain valuable information with your peers? No business is too smallto benefit from this powerful management tool that no small business should be without.

The Illinois Small Business Development Center’s confidential CEO Advisory Board willtake place Fall 2011.


EFFECTIVE WEB SITE DESIGNBuilding an effective Web site takes planning, design,execution and analysis. Learn simple, but essentialdesign elements when building or redesigning a site tohelp new customers find and enjoy your site. Enhancevisits to your site through four Social Media favorites:Blog, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

7348 TBSM 26-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Wednesday, April 206:30-9:30 p.m.$35 L. Vadnais Room T326

Accounting & Finance

QUICKBOOKS MODULE 1 –A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTIONThis class is designed for users who have less than sixmonths’ experience working with QuickBooks. Topicsinclude setup of new files, processing banking,accounts receivable and accounts payable transac-tions, reconciliation of bank and credit card accountsand running basic financial reports. Prerequisites:Able to use Microsoft Windows products.

7325 TBSM 20-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesdays, February 1 and 86:00-10:00 p.m.$149 M. Wall T338

7020 TBSM 20-002 Southlake CampusMeets, Tuesday, April 268:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.$149 M. Wall Room V102

QUICKBOOKS - MODULE 2 - INTERMEDIATEIn this QuickBooks Module you will learn to analyzefinancial data to better understand your business;how to create and customize reports; how to track andpay sale tax; and payroll functions including settingup payroll, overview of payroll tracking and paymentprocess for payroll taxes.

7326 TBSM 21-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday, February 226:00-10:00 p.m.$99 M. Wall Room T338

7021 TBSM 21-002 Southlake CampusMeets, Tuesday, May 38:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.$99 M. Wall Room V102

EMPOWER YOUR BUSINESS: STRATEGICACCOUNTINGLearn how to use accounting to reach your goals.Accounting to find out how you did is history. Use it todrive how well you will do. Understand the differencesbetween Cash Flow planning and Profitability plan-ning and what they both mean to your success. Learnabout Accrual Basis accounting why it is superior to

the Cash Basis in measuring performance.

7360 TBSM 43-001 Southlake CampusMeets Wednesday, May 118:00-10:00 a.m.$35 J. Bronswick Room TBA

International Trade

IMPORTING: REASONS, RISKS AND REWARDSLearn the reasons, risks and reward of importing.Many firms have turned to global suppliers for sur-vival—including purchasing lower-priced raw mate-rials for manufacturing, component parts, or lineextensions that enable them to compete withimporters or other domestic firms.*

7063 TBSM 31-001 Southlake CampusMeets Wednesday, April 136:30-9:30 p.m.$89 H. Shoemack Room V232

BASICS OF THE EXPORT BUSINESS:PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR SUCCESSNinety-five percent of the world's consumers live out-side the U.S exporting is an important part of futurebusiness planning. This course provides a “fast-track”approach to understand sales and profits that comefrom international trade specifically exporting. With theU. S. Government's new National Export Initiative, com-mitment to expand export promotion will assist firmswith credit and foreign market access. Area companiesthat don't export, or export less than they should, canget the resources they need to identify promising newmarkets or the necessary contacts in foreign countries.*

7062 TBSM 32-001 Southlake CampusMeets Wednesday, March 166:30-9:30 p.m.$89 H. Shoemack Room V336

*Participants receive comprehensive workbook &resource guide valued at $40.

Employee & Human Relations

YOU DON'T SAY!We must be able to communicate effectively to be suc-cessful. This interactive workshop led by a duo teach-ing team focuses on communication including yourlearning and communicating style and how to effec-tively interact with other learning and communicatingstyles. Develop tools and techniques to overcome com-munication differences.

7342 TBSM 51-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, April 146:30-8:30 p.m.$30 H. Nagel Room T326

MAY I HELP YOU?Now more than ever do we see the importance cus-tomer service has on the success (or failure) of a busi-ness. Learning objectives include being able to excitestaff about management's objectives and immediateaction steps to put into place; increasing employeeretention through engagement; and developing theleader within.

7359 TBSM 57-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Tuesday, May 106:30-8:30 p.m.$30 H. Nagel Room T326

THE HUMAN SIDE OF PROFITABILITY…ACCOUNTABILITY!As an organization grows, individual self-accountabil-ity declines. No matter how sophisticated your equip-ment or process, a company’s employees are still cen-tral to its success. Nowhere is it more true than theseeconomic times, every business must do more withless. This session is geared to help you lead your cul-ture to a place of accountability allowing for efficientyet effective operations.

7350 TBSM 64-001 Grayslake CampusMeets Thursday, April 216:30-8:30 p.m.$35 N. Martin Room T326

Legal Aspectsof Business Ownership

PRACTICAL LEGAL TIPS FOR YOUR BUSINESSThis intensive business boot camp focuses on coun-seling business owners through some of the mostpressing legal issues you face as you start and growyour businesses. Learn to understand the dynamics oforganizational entity, how to lay the foundation for asolid and profitable business structure, how to capital-ize on intangible assets, and how to effectively negoti-ate contracts to achieve a favorable outcome eachtime. A must attend seminar for the new or growingbusiness.

7339 TBSM 82-001 Southlake CampusMeets Wednesday, March 236:30-9:30 p.m.$40 L. Khorshid Room V232

Small Business Workshops Career & Workforce—Small Business

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• Visit: wpdi.clcillinois.edu/judicial

• Call: (847) 543-2185 (courses)

• Call: (847) 543-2100 (volunteering)


Dedicated to enhancing your quality of life in Lake County, Judicial Servicesoffers life-skills programs for the 19th Judicial Circuit Court.

These court-sponsored programs include:

National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Courses • Award-winning classes emphasize defensive

driving techniques• Teens and senior citizens may be eligible for

reduced auto insurance premiums• Six programs to choose from

Alive at 25 Teen Driving Course• Parents – learn to partner with your teen driver• Teens – learn to be a safe and defensive driver• Develop strategies to stay safe on the road

Child First Foundation Program• Course for divorcing parents with

minor children• Learn to minimize the effects of divorce• Register together or separately

Adult and Juvenile Probation Volunteer Program• Train to work with low-risk probation clients

through this award-winning program• Be a positive role model • Turn someone’s life around

Classes are offered in English and Spanishand at locations throughout Lake County.

Judicial ServicesGrowing a Safer Community

Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance CenterGrowth Through Government Contracting



The Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program is fundedby the Defense Logistics Agency, the Illinois Department of Commerce andEconomic Opportunity and the College of Lake County through a cooperativeagreement as a service to those members of the business community interestedin selling a product or service to the government (federal, state and local).

Demolition, office supplies, sporting goods, real estateservices, and, yes, even boulder stockpiling and freightdelivery via dog sled – these are just a few of thepurchases made by various government organizations.

This is the time to explore your government marketplaceand locate new opportunities.

To learn more, contact the center and set up a meeting.Take advantage of the center’s resources and freetechnical assistance.


• Visit: wpdi.clcillinois.edu/ptac

• Call: (847) 543-2025


Is the governmentbuying whatyou are selling?

• Harness the Power ofInformation –

See what thegovernment is buying

• Harness the Resourcesavailable through theCenter –

Learn how to sell to thegovernment!

We’re leading the wayand want you on the team!

Call today – (847) 543-2025

1. Submit a Student Admission FormNew students and students who have not attendedclasses in two years must submit a Student AdmissionForm in one of two ways:INTERNET: www.clcillinois.edu/applyconted.aspIN PERSON: At the Admissions and Records Office

Room B101on the Grayslake Campus

2. Obtain CLC ID Number and Create myLoginAllow two working days to process your admission formapplication. You will receive your CLC student ID number in the mail. Visitwww.clcillinois.edu/register to create your login.

3. Register for ClassesBy Internet at www.clcillinois.edu/registerWhen you are ready to select your classes, use the CLCClasses By Term. You must specify the semester andthen a subject, such as English, to view the classesavailable. To select a subject area click on themagnifying glass and then press the ‘Look Up’ button.When you find a specific class section you want, makenote of the four-digit class number.

You may register on the Web or in person in theAdmissions office, B101 at the Grayslake Campus, theStudent Services office at the Lakeshore Campus or themain office at the Southlake Educational Center.

Online Self-Service requires that you have createdmyLogin. Once you have logged in, use the menu ofoptions to add or drop classes, view your schedule, viewgrades or an unofficial transcript and use many otheroptions. When you add or drop a class, check for a'success' or 'error' message. Most errors are due toprerequisites not met or enrollment holds.

4. Pay Tuition and FeesTo avoid being dropped from classes for non-payment,you must pay in full or enroll in the college’s FACTSinstallment tuition payment plan by your due date.Check the amount of your bill online by logging intomyStudentCenter and selecting the “View, Pay or SetupFACTS Plan” link. Financial aid is not available forContinuing Education classes.

Where to Register• By Web from anywhere www.clcillinois.edu/register• Grayslake Campus

19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake• Lakeshore Campus

111 North Genesee Street, Waukegan• Southlake Campus

1120 South Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills

Visit wpdi.clcillinois.eduor call (847) 543-2615 for information

Refund information:Students who withdraw from certificateprograms or series offered by ContinuingProfessional Development prior to the firstday of class will receive a 100% refund.Refunds for withdrawals after the first day ofclass, but within the first 15% of the class,will be applied by CPD minus the cost of anymaterials returned in less than new condition.

Payment InformationVisit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/registeror call (847) 543-2615 for information.SBDC students should call (847) 543-2033

Campus Maps and GeneralInformationVisit www.clcillinois.edu/aboutor call (847) 543-2615.

The Workforce and Professional DevelopmentInstitute (WPDI) is dedicated to meeting yourprofessional training needs.

• Client Solutions – customized training(847) 543-2615Wpdi.clcillinois.edu/training

• Continuing Professional Development –open enrollment courses(847) 543-2615Wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional

• Judicial Services – community services(847) 543-2185 (courses)(847) 543-2100 (volunteering)Wpdi.clcillinois.edu/judicial

• Illinois Procurement Technical AssistanceCenter – Government Contracting(847) 543-2025Wpdi.clcillinois.edu/ptac

• Illinois Small Business DevelopmentCenter – Small Business(847) 543-2033Wpdi.clcillinois.edu/sbdc

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How to Register Register Now!Pre-registration is requiredfor all classes.Classes fillquickly so register early!

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with issues in April, July, September, November and February. Periodicals

postage paid at Grayslake, IL, with additional entries.

POSTMASTER: Send change of address to CLC Classes, College of Lake

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Commit to two days; emerge a leader!Leadership TrainingSee page 1.

PLUS NEW COURSES FROM THElllinois Small Business Development Center

See page 22.

NEW COURSES THIS SPRING!Graphic Softwareand MultimediaExpanded course offerings for Mac or PC users.See page 6.

Truck Driver TrainingSee page 10.

Get on the road to a better career.

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