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4 ■ Summer 2014 443-518-1700 ■ howardcc.edu/ConEd Business Skills GENERAL BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION SKILLS Grammar for Your Job This course reviews and reinforces common principles of English usage and improves your ability to communi- cate effectively. This course is also offered for college credit. Required textbook to be purchased at HCC Bookstore prior to the first class . Please bring textbook to the first class. Register online at hccexpress .net $110 (includes $40 in fees*) ■ Tue 6:30pm-9:40pm, May 27-Jul 15 #3837 YD 384 9399 HCC Main Campus Effective Business Writing Here's how to fill in those gaps in your business writing skills so you can reach your full potential and improve your career prospects. You may be a clerical worker, an engineer, or an executive. If you communicate with others in writing, you need this course to help you identify and eliminate any problem areas. You'll learn the steps to developing powerful written documents that immediately draw readers in and motivate them to do what you want. After paying for your course, please visit ed2go. com/howardcc to create your online account. For more information, please call 443-518-4680. $120 (includes $90 in fees*) ■ Wed,Fri, Jun 18-Jul 25 #3796 XO 221 4764 Online ■ Wed,Fri, Jul 16-Aug 22 #4959 XO 221 4862 Online ■ Wed,Fri, Aug 20-Sep 26 #4960 XO 221 4863 Online Writing Grant Proposals Develop and package convincing and hard-hitting grant proposals that will sell your capabilities and meet the needs of the funding organization. $60 (includes $40 in fees*) ■ Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 6 #4864 XI 673 M1407 Laurel College Center Speaking With Confidence Gain confidence speaking before groups from profes- sional speaker and coach Allan Misch. He will reveal strategies to become a more confident and skilled presenter. In this information-packed and entertaining course, you will discover a powerful preparation method to minimize mishaps, learn a proven presentation struc - ture to guarantee your audience will understand you, BUSINESS SKILLS COURSE NOTES **Fees not eligible for waiver. **Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at first class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before first class. ADULT BASIC SKILLS See page 24. uncover a secret practice technique to learn and deliver your presentation using minimal notes, and practice an elegant strategy in order to be a confident and skilled presenter. $89 (includes $45 in fees*) ■ Sat 9am-4pm, Jun 21 (Please bring a bag lunch.) #0795 XI 201 J1695 Laurel College Center ■ Sat 9am-4pm, Jul 19 (Please bring a bag lunch.) #9840 XI 201 6992 Gateway Campus PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Management Basics Get introduced to the methods and techniques project managers use to effectively initiate, plan, control, and report on their projects. Managers with limited experi - ence will learn project management concepts, terms, tools, and aspects of the project life cycle as described in the Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide. 1.2 CEUs. $495 (fee based, no waivers) ■ Mon,Tue 9am-4pm, Jul 28-Jul 29 #5048 XB 995 8430 Gateway Campus Rm 3 Managing Projects in Health Care Learn about project management concepts, terms, and tools that can be useful in healthcare and related industries, which are facing tremendous challenges with the integration of electronic records and informa - tion technology systems. Get introduced to some of the basic methods and techniques project managers use to effectively initiate, plan, control, and report on their proj - ects as described in the Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide. 1.2 CEUs. $395 (fee based, no waivers) 1.2 CEUs. $395 (fee based, no waivers) ■ Thu,Fri 9am-4pm, Jun 5-Jun 6 #3952 XB 601 8378 Gateway Campus Rm 2 The PMP® is one of the top certifications sought after by IT, business, and healthcare professionals. Project managers are needed in every industry where products and services are provided. The average compensa - tion for U.S project management practitioners is over $100,000, according to the PMI Project Management Salary Survey. The PMP is the project management credential of choice for numerous industries and companies. It is the profession's most globally recog - nized and respected certification credential. In order to become PMP certified, applicants must demonstrate appropriate education and experience as well as take and pass a comprehensive exam. For more information about the PMP exam, please visit pmi.org. Throughout our seven-week series, our PMP certified instructors will provide expert guidance through course work and help prepare you for the exam. Call 443-518-4973 for more information.