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To register for classes, contact us at 314-984-7777.

Small Business Administration

The Entrepreneurial Experience: Financing a Small Business
The Entrepreneurial Experience: Financing a Small Business takes an extensive look at small business financing and expands on knowledge shared in the original Entrepreneurial Experience program. Topics include record keeping, finding capital, financial planning, tax considerations and other business functions. No prerequisite required. No class 7/17.
BUSS:742 | $135
C50 Tu 6:30pm-8:30pm Cathy Sexton
June 26 – July24 Corporate College

Computer Applications and Systems

Microsoft Word 2010 Basics for Business
Learn to create professional looking documents using this powerful word processing software. Discover how editing and formatting tools are at your fingertips as you work with the toolbar ribbon. Leave with the skills to create a document, format, change styles and fonts, cut/paste, import text, and edit a document with confidence. Text is included.
COMP:715 | $129
C01 F 9am-4pm Cris Heffernan
June 1 Corporate College

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 for Business
In this introductory class you will learn the fundamentals of Excel. Topics covered include setting up worksheets, labeling, entering values, editing cells, copying, formatting, and saving. Text is included in the cost.
COMP:720 | $129
C01 F 9am-4pm Cris Heffernan
June 8 Corporate College

Intermediate Excel 2010 for Business
Build on previous knowldege and further you spreadsheet skills by managing multiple workbooks, creating more complex formulas and functions, enhancing the appearance of your documents, and by creating custom reports with pivot tables and pivot charts. Text is included in the cost.
COMP:721 | $129
C01 F 9am-4pm Cris Heffernan
June 15 Corporate College

Exploring Topics in Excel: Pivot Tables and List Management
Get the most out of Excel’s features. Pivot tables and other advanced features of Excel are perfect for creating lists of information such as inventories or downloading data from a database. Learn to manage large amounts of data and to create useful reports. Text is included in the cost.
COMP:722
C01 F 9am-4pm Cris Heffernan
June 22 Corporate College

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2010 for Business
Learn the foundations to plan and design a database system. Learn to create and work with tables, forms, and reports; use queries; and create and maintain a database. Text is included in the cost.
COMP:725 | $129
C01 F 9am-4pm Cris Heffernan
June 29 Corporate College

Intermediate Access 2010 for Business
Get the skill you need to enhance your database designs. Learn to query multiple tables for customized forms and reports, create more complex queries, and customize forms. Text is included in the cost.
COMP:726 | $129
C01 F 9am-4pm Cris Heffernan
July 6 Corporate College

QuickBooks Pro 2010 for Business
This class introduces students to QuickBooks, an easy to use, complete accounting system for small businesses. Students will create a company and use QuickBooks to maintain financial records. Topics to be covered include: setting up customer and vendor lists, entering sales and invoices, receiving payments, making deposits, handling expenses and bills, working with bank accounts, analyzing financial data, handling sales tax, and managing inventory. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
COMP:734 | $199
C01 MTu 8:30am-4:30pm
July 9 – July 10 Corporate College

Social Networking for Professionals
Social networking sites, such as LinkedIn, Plaxo, FastPitch, Twitter, and Facebook have made their way to business! Learn how to use social networking philosophies, tools and activities for business or professional gains. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
COMP:742 | $29
C01 Tu 9am-12pm Jerry Bearden
June 12 Corporate College

Create Your Business Website with WordPress
Anyone can learn how to create their own website in just a few hours using WordPress, the most popular website creator tool on the Internet. WordPress is used by almost 15% of the top 1 million websites and, as of August 2011, powers 22% of all new websites. Whether you are just a beginner using graphically based templates or want to get down into the nitty-gritty code, WordPress is your answer and it’s FREE and you don’t have to be a techie! DIY with your creativity and Wordpress. Walk away from this class with a basic website and the skills to go as far as you want. The sky’s the limit. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
COMP:745 | $139
C01 Tu 9am-4pm Jerry Bearden
July 10 Corporate College

Adobe Photoshop CS5: In a Day
Learn the Basics of Adobe Photoshop CS5 in a day! You will learn how to manipulate digital images from a digital camera, previously scanned images, or internet graphics. Concepts covered include Selection Tools, Paintbrush Tools, Layers and Masking. Students will work hands-on with a wide variety of images. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction class or equivalent experience.
COMP:755 | $99
C01 W 9am-4pm Francis Zych
July18 Corporate College

Construction Topics

10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health Training
This course meets the required laws in Missouri for working on public jobsites. This course covers the mandated OSHA topics including OSHA regulations, general health and safety, basic electrical safety, fall protection, ladder and scaffold safety, hands and power tools, material handling, etc..
CONS:736 | $119
C01 F 5pm-9pm Patricia Dalton
June 1 Corporate College
Sa 8am-3:30pm June 2 Corporate College

30 Hour OSHA Construction Saftey & Health Training
This course meets the required laws in Missouri for working on public jobsites. This course covers the mandated OSHA topics including OSHA regulations, general health and safety, basic electrical safety, fall protection, ladder and scaffold safety, hands and power tools, material handling, etc..
CONS:736 | $349
C02 TuWThF 8:30am-4:30pm Patricia Dalton
June 5 – June 8 Corporate College

CPR/First Aid Programs

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
The American Heart Association First Aid course targets all lay responders, such as police, security personnel and employees in the workplace, particularly those who are expected to respond to emergencies in the workplace. These responders are trained in foreign body airway obstruction, victim assessment, bleeding control and immobilization. Although, the course may be used to teach first aid to all lay rescuers, it is specifically designed for lay rescuers who are required to obtain a course completion card - a credential - documenting completion of a first aid course.
Please note that practical skills (hands on manikin simulation) evaluation and testing are required for course completion.
CPRR:706 | $99
CO1 W 8:30am-4:30pm Gail Back
June 20 Corporate College

Healthcare Provider CPR
This American Heart Association course is designed for the healthcare provider. Each participant must obtain an 84% or higher on the written evaluation and demonstrate proficiency in all CPR skills. Skills include adult, child and infant CPR and mouth to mask ventilation and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). Written and practical skills (hands on manikin simulation) evaluation and testing are required for course completion. Upon successful completion each participant will receive a BLS course completion card in approximately two weeks.
CPRR:707 | $65
CO1 F 9am-3:30pm Gordon Back
July 27 Corporate College

Special Topics

Chinese Language & Culture
The Chinese culture has thousands of years of diverse history with many unique customs and a language filled with great significance. Learn how the Chinese culture influences how people work and live. Business practices and social meetings will also be discussed. You’ll receive a brief introduction to speaking and listening to the language. Continental breakfast provided.
FLCH:708 | $25
C01 Tu 7:30am-9:30am
June 12 Corporate College, MULTI

Get Paid to Talk: Breaking into the Voiceover Industry
Have you been told that you have a great voice? Have you always wanted the independence to work from home doing something you love? Learn how to get started in the voiceover industry! This introductory course will include a real-world overview of the industry, including the good, the bad and the ugly parts, from a St. Louis voice artist that has been in the industry for over 26 years.
PERD:765 | $34
C50 W 5:30pm-8:30pm Troy Duran
June 13 Corporate College

Orientation to Fitness Training
This FREE 1-hour Personal Fitness Training Orientation is designed to provide information for anyone interested in the fitness profession or in becoming a nationally certified personal trainer. This presentation includes a brief overview of the industry and professional trends, a look at the study materials while allowing ample time for a Q and A session. Topics include personal training, group fitness, older adult fitness, youth fitness, fitness management and aqua fitness. Although this is a free orientation, student registration is required.
PEDU:753
C80 W 6:30pm-7:30pm
May 23 Corporate College