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ID: CECED-566
Finding values with discounts and coupons is easier than you think. Make the most of your financial resources without wasting money. Coupons and discounting are a great start to living a frugal life. We will discuss many ways and tips to save money, stretch the dollars, and reduce your spending painlessly.
ID: CEART-559
Painting with acrylics is exciting, versatile, and easy as you learn to use the basic supplies and techniques to create extraordinary paintings. Instructor will lead step-by-step demonstrations from a photo of yours or one that is supplied. References will include a variety of dynamic landscapes from seaside to mountains. Demos will include how to paint flowers, clouds, grasses, water, and more for an excellent foundation in acrylic painting. See the online materials list for supplies.
ID: CEART-570
Enjoy learning to write in traditional italic script with a calligraphy fountain pen. In the class, you'll form the alphabet, address a formal envelope, make a thank you card, make a place card, and write a short quote. See the online materials list for supplies. See the online materials list for supplies. $39
ID: CEETG-602
Have you always been interested in drawing, but never really knew how to get started? If so, then this is definitely the course for you! Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics to drawing and become the artist you have always dreamed you could be! You'll gain a solid understanding of the many tools of the trade. You'll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques, and the basic principal of perspective, layout, design, lighting, volume, and space. You'll even discover how best to get in touch with your right brain. If you have an interest in learning what it is like to draw or would love to increase your current knowledge in the field of art and illustrating, then this course aims to fulfill all of your needs.
ID: CEART-573
Interested in modeling, acting, fashion design, dance, music performance, cosmetology or being a creative professional in fashion and entertainment? This course is for you! Develop and explore the qualities, skills and tools necessary to establish a strong business presence, be the face of a brand, and enhance product development within the fashion and entertainment industry. Make your way through a challenging curriculum designed to develop your personal and professional strategies to manage your own presence online and within a dynamic digital industry. Combine essential business and management knowledge to begin a career within an existing entertainment company or to get your own entrepreneurial idea off the ground.
ID: CEDDC-500
Licensed drivers may take this eight-hour National Safety Council course every three years. Successful completion will remove up to four points (except DUI) on a SC driver's license, including CDL. Driver's license number and state required when registering. May reduce insurance costs. Defensive driving techniques are stressed through lectures, videos, and classroom demonstrations. NOTE: Arrive 10 minutes early. No late arrivals will be admitted. Bring a pen or pencil to class.
ID: CEPFP-702
Learn which assets are appropriate for retirement income, for lifetime use, and for future generations. Explore how to make appropriate healthcare decisions. This course includes a workbook and study aids. Couples may attend together for the single fee. An optional financial planning consultation is provided after class.
ID: CEPFP-700
Don't miss this valuable workshop designed especially for baby boomers with a focus on timing Social Security withdrawals to allow maximum retirement income. Recent legislation in Congress will be discussed. The decisions made today can have a tremendous bearing on the total benefits received over a lifetime. Couples may attend together for a single fee.
ID: CEETG-545
This course is designed to prepare you for a lifetime of worthwhile personal financial planning. The tools you will learn are useful, realistic, and easy to work into your regular routine. They will help you gain control over the financial impact of the choices you make. You'll learn to create and use a budget, borrow and invest wisely, make intelligent decisions about insurance, and plan for your financial future. You'll develop a retirement savings plan, and you'll be better prepared to make large purchases and plan for taxes. You'll also learn the essentials of household bookkeeping and record-keeping requirements. And you'll discover the secret to understanding and controlling your credit rating to save money and increase your financial security.
ID: CEPFP-698
Develop a master plan for a worry-free retirement. Will my nest egg survive this volatile market and the coming storms (increased taxes, inflation, market volatility, health care costs, and the debt crisis here and in Europe)? How long will my money last? Learn helpful strategies for a confident financial future in an uncertain economy. Couples may attend together for the single fee.
ID: CEETG-652
Stock Market got you down? Want to invest in real estate but have no money and no idea where to start? In this course, we'll demystify the technical aspects of acquiring and profiting from property. We'll explore how to find, finance, and negotiate a deal, how to invest in lease options, foreclosures, quick flips, rehabs, and mobile homes. And most important, you'll finish up the course with a specific game plan tailored to your individual investing goals that will put you well on your way to finding your first (or next) deal.
ID: CEETG-589
Are you worried that you might not have enough money to make it through retirement? Stop worrying and start planning. The earlier you begin planning for your future, the easier it will be for you to retire. No matter how inadequate you believe your current understanding of finance to be, this course will make you capable to manage your personal finances, make wise investment decisions, and prepare adequately for your future.
ID: CEKIT-589
Become skilled at decorating holiday cookies and learn to outline, flood, pipe, and the technique of brush embroidery. Let the colorful personality of your cookies amaze and leave with the skills to create more tasty treats. Decorating skills are not necessary. Hear information to start your own decorative cookie business.
ID: CECED-594
More flavor and more nutrients in every bite with no additional time spent! Bring your favorite comfort food recipes to class where nutritional enhancements and adjustments will be discussed and shared.
ID: CEETG-689
Discover how easy it can be to learn common words course makes pronunciation simple, with phonetic spellings for every word and phrase you need to learn. The course even includes audio, so you will be able to hear and practice the language with little more than a click of your mouse! You'll also learn cultural tips in each lesson that will make you more comfortable in a foreign setting. After finishing this course, you'll be prepared to speak French in a wide variety of settings and situations.
ID: CEETG-701
This insightful course will help you discover an exciting new way to express yourself and enhance your creativity. You'll learn to use powerful journaling techniques to develop a deeper and more spiritual understanding of yourself and explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and values. You'll also discover how to use journaling to ease the stress of unwanted change, improve your physical and emotional health, and achieve a greater level of professional success.
ID: CEETG-971
Are you struggling to communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients? If so, here's the perfect solution. Whether you're new to the Spanish language or just want a refresher, this fun and simple course will give you the basic tools you need to bridge the communication gap.
ID: CEETG-564
Imagine yourself speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You will learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you will be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. Que' Bueno!
ID: CEETG-644
Gain comfort in Spanish-speaking situations by learning even more clever new recipes you can put to immediate use. Our Speed Spanish courses are unlike any other Spanish classes you may have ever taken. When you've completed both this course and its predecessor, you'll be well on your way to fluency. Que' Bueno!
ID: CEMOT-900
The ARC may be taken by riders using any type of motorcycle. It is a one day course. There are ten riding excercises with time for discussion, breaks, and lunch. There is no formal skill test, but there is a knowledge test that may be self-scored (or may be givien as a formal, end-of-course assessment.) The overall aim is to provide rider development in the areas of risk management, decision making, riding strategies, and rider behavior and choices. This includes learner activities to foster gains in knowledge, skill, attitude, values, and habits. (Speeds are higher and maneuvers more challenging than the Basic Rider Course.) BRING YOUR OWN STREET-LEGAL MOTORCYCLE to ride in class. See online Materials List for important information.
ID: CEMOT-501
This course is for individuals who want to learn basic techniques. A valid driver's license is required at the first class meeting. Please note that a three hour online e-course is required before the first class. A code will be emailed to you for access to this e-course. Certificate of e-course completion must be presented to instructor at first class. The motorcycle range activity Includes riding on small (100-350 cc) training motorcycles. Must pass both a written and riding assessment to receive a completion certificate. For license waiver option, present valid driver's license at first class and pass all assessments. Prerequisite: Must be eligible for a motorcycle driver's license and be able to ride a bicycle. This course is not an alternate to the driver education requirement for under 18-year-old drivers. Meets the standards set by SC law for insurance discount. Half helmets are not allowed, must be full face or open face helmet.
ID: CEMOT-502
This course will provide you with the knowledge to do routine preventive maintenance on your motorcycle. It will incorporate how to do pre-trip inspections and how to do limited roadside repairs. This course will include minor tune-ups, changing tires, changing oil, and changing lights. A motorcycle is needed for class.
ID: CEMUS-554
Bring your favorite hand drum and plan on some great rhythmic fun. You'll be able to learn some new patterns and share your beats with the group as well.
ID: CEMUS-553
Join us on a thrilling expedition, as we explore and discover the many and varied facets of how music has been composed and performed from the Middle Ages to the present. Interact and collaborate by sharing your favorite music with the group. Learn about other historical styles and genres. Come away with a great musical comprehension and appreciation.
ID: CESEW-533
Beginners and those with minimal experience will learn the practical basics and creative potential sewing offers. Learn straight and zigzag stitches, straight seams, curved seams, fabrics, and patterns. Students will complete a decorative pillow and a project with a pattern. Class will choose the final project. Sewing machine required. See the online materials list for important details and list of supplies.
ID: CESEW-550
Perfect your sewing skills in this follow-up to Sewing I. Students must be able to sew, operate and bring their own sewing machines to class. Students will work on projects of their choice to enhance their skills and learn advanced technicques. See the online materials list for important details and list of supplies.
ID: CEETG-559
This course will prepare students to take the Graduate Record Examination. You may enroll in either the Verbal or Quantitative review sections, however we strongly suggest that you enroll in both sections for maximum benefit. Taking both course 1 and course 2 provide techniques for improving your score on all three sections of the GRE: Verbal, Analytical, and Quantitative. You will also practice on actual GRE tests from previous years. Course 2 features a math review and techniques for tackling the quantitative comparison, discrete quantitative, and data interpretation questions that make up the math section of the GRE. We will also cover time saving techniques for both the paper-based and computer administrations of the test. REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, email, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. Practicing to Take the GRE General Test (ninth edition) should be purchased prior to the beginning of class.
ID: CEETG-551
Applying to graduate school usually means taking the GRE (Graduate Record Examination). Our GRE preparation course can help; we have been preparing students around the world for graduate school since 1980. The course covers the more familiar questions and explores question types that may be new to you, like analytical and logical reasoning. You will also practice on actual GRE tests from previous years. This course covers all question types on the verbal and analytical sections of the GRE. Course 1 and Course 2 provide techniques for improving your score on all three sections of the GRE: Verbal, Analytical, and Quantitative. REQUIRMENTS: Internet access, E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. Practicing to Take the GRE General Test (ninth edition) should be purchased prior to the first class meeting.
ID: CEETG-552
Applying to law school means taking the LSAT Law School Admissions Test). In this course, you will practice on actual LSAT exams from previous years. This course provides an overview of law school entrance procedures. You will also learn proven test taking techniques and participate in an intensive review of analytical reasoning questions, including techniques for drafting the three most helpful types of diagrams, and explanations for and interpretations of correct answer choices. You will also learn the outline format that law school admissions counselors favor for preparing the writing sample. Taking both Course 1 and Course 2 will prepare you to perform well on all three question types on the LSAT: reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical reasoning. REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, E-mail, or Internet Explorer Web browser. LSAT: The Official Triple Prep, Volume 2, should be purchased prior to the first class meeting.
ID: CEETG-560
Applying to law school means taking the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test). Taking both course 1 and course 2 will prepare you to perform well on all three question types on the LSAT: Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, and Analytical Reasoning. You will practice on actual LSAT exams from previous years and also learn test taking techniques. Course 2 provides an intensive review of reading comprehension and logical reasoning questions, including techniques for quick elimination of incorrect answers, explanations, and interpretations of correct answers, and proven approaches for selecting the correct answers. REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, email, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. LSAT: The Official Triple Prep, (Volume 2) should be purchased prior to the beginning of class.
ID: CEETG-561
In course 2, we will analyze each of the quantitative test question areas on the SAT and ACT. Topics include basic and advanced math concepts (fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions) and algebraic and geometric concepts. REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, email, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. 10 Real SATs and Getting Into the ACT: Official Guide to the ACT Assessment should be purchased prior to the first class meeting.
ID: CEETG-553
Both the ACT and the SAT contain verbal and math question types. SAT/ACT Preparation Part I will give you all the information you need to do well on the verbal questions of the ACT and the new SAT. The ACT verbal sections are called the Reading Test, the English Test, and the Science Test. The Reading Test and the English Test assess your knowledge of English usage, grammar, and reading comprehension. This course will provide you with a grammar and usage review specifically geared to the rules that you'll be tested on in the ACT. You'll also learn how to maximize your time on reading comprehension passages and the passages in the science test. REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, E-mail, or Internet Explorer Web browser. 10 Real SATs and Getting Into the ACT: Official Guide to the ACT Assessmentshould be purchased prior to the first class meeting.
ID: CEWRT-552
New and emerging writers will explore the various techniques and process of crafting short stories, novels, memoir, and creative nonfiction.
ID: CEEDG-572
This six-week long course introduces you to everything you need to know to do a professional job of turning your manuscript into your dream-come-true, a book that will help you make money on the Internet, whether you want to self-publish a novel, a nonfiction book, or a picture book. You'll learn how to format your e-book and get it ready to sell through bookstores. By the end of the course, you could have your e-book published in over 100 countries worldwide and available to libraries and book clubs!
This 24-hour course in the fundamentals of floral arranging will give students enough basic skills to seek entry level positions in the floral business.
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