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Discover Your Passion - Lifelong Learning - "Connected" PCC EXTENSION
Winter 2021
PCC
EXTENSION                 January 4 – February 13, 2021
                  Classes Start Throughout the Session

        Discover Your Passion
   Lifelong Learning – "Connected"

Online Classes for the Community
          pcclearn.org
Discover Your Passion - Lifelong Learning - "Connected" PCC EXTENSION
Winter 2021                                                                                  New and Reimagined
                                                                                                  Offerings
                                                                                               Be More Confident at Work
  “Wellness: an active process of becoming aware of and
                                                                                               Internet Marketing Methods
  making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.” By
                                                                                           Search Engine, Google Ads, Email,
  definition, wellness must include not just physical wellness,
                                                                                              and Ecommerce Marketing
  but also mental and social wellness. These uncertain times
                                                                                            Residential Real Estate Investing
  in which we are living though, as the saying goes, “will
  pass” are for the moment, real and present.                                                Social Security Benefit Options
                                                                                                   Beyond Auto Mode
  Wellness is holistic. Being and staying active are part of
  “wellness.” Taking a walk, enjoying a sunrise or sunset,
  curling up and watching a funny movie as laughter is the
  best medicine, or chatting with family or friends via the                                 Online Career Training
  internet all act to bring balance and wellness into our lives.
  Keeping minds active also speaks to wellness which is why                                       Veterinary Assistant
  we are both dedicated and delighted to bring you an                                             Project Management
  assortment of courses, programs, and hands-on activities,                                      Pharmacy Technician
  all online and all from the comfort and security of your home.                              Chartered Tax Professional
                                                                                                Management Certificate
  Whether you are looking for an enrichment course, a course
                                                                                                Android App Developer
  about an interest you have, a course for exploration, or a
                                                                                              Digital Marketing Certificate
  course for professional development, our variety of offerings
  is designed with you, our community students, in mind.

  We hope you will turn the pages of the Winter Catalog, read
  the descriptions, gaze at the graphics, and perhaps find just                              Professional Courses
  the right course to engage you and to provide “wellness.”
                                                                                             Introduction to Interior Design
  Like you, we look forward to the time we all will be back                                    Ultimate Resume Building
  together! Until then, be safe and stay well!                                               Creating a Global Classroom
                                                                                             Professional Make-up Artistry
                                                                                            Certificate in Customer Service
Note regarding Materials Fees                                                             Start a Profitable Home-Based Business
Several of our courses indicate a materials fee is needed for materials and/or supplies         Bookkeeping Certificate
used during your online course. Please refer to the course description on our website
for details regarding payment arrangements.                                                   ABCs of Starting a Business
                                                                                              Internet Marketing Methods
                                                                                                  Podcasting for Profit
                          PCC Extension                                                       Certificate in Data Analysis
        pcclearn.org                         info@pcclearn.org

                    PCC Extension Spring Session coming in February.
WINTER 2021
                                                                           January 4 to February 13

CAREER

Professions ...................................................... 2
Entrepreneur .................................................... 9
Technology ..................................................... 11

                                                                            ACTIVE

                                                                            Lifestyle .......................................................... 18
                                                                            Outdoors ........................................................ 19
                                                                            Trips & Tours .................................................. 20

FINANCE

Investing ......................................................... 13
Retirement ...................................................... 14

                                                                            INFORMATION

                                                                            Registration Info & Form ................................ 22
                                                                            General Information ....................................... 23
ENRICHMENT                                                                  Maps .............................................................. 24
                                                                            Course Index .................................................. 25
Appetite .......................................................... 15
Craftsmanship ................................................ 15
                                                                            LEGEND

Harmony ......................................................... 16                           NEW      New for Winter 2021
Crafts .............................................................. 16
Wordsmith ...................................................... 17                             CP    Certificate Program
Snapshot ........................................................ 17
PROFESSIONS
CAREER
         NEW

               Be More Confident at Work Voiceover
               Instructor: Ivna Curi     Professional - Online
         Do you know how to increase your career
                                                              An Introduction
         confidence? By doing so you will find it easier
         to speak up and handle difficult conversations       Partner: Voices For All
         at work without feeling overly emotional,            This fun and empowering 90-minute introductory
         defensive, or aggressive. Discover your              workshop, taught by a professional voice actor,
         communication style, determine if it is hurting      covers the different types of voiceovers as well
         your confidence, and, if so, how to change it.       as what tools are needed to find success in the
         Imagine the feeling of self-confidence that will     industry. Your instructor will coach you in this      Become a
         result by mapping out your personal confidence       one-on-one video chat setting as you read from                                                      CP
         enhancement plan. Conclude the workshop              real scripts; and later will provide a professional   Solar Installer
         with a clear roadmap to feel and project great       voice evaluation. For a demonstration, go to:         Instructor: Quayum Abdul
         confidence necessary to feel respected, valued,      voicesforall.com/ooo. Note: Students must have        Since 2010, solar panels have increased in
         and recognized at work. To view a brief video        internet access and a webcam.                         popularity; and in California, all new home
         from the instructor regarding this course, go to:    4220X         ONLINE COURSE                    $49    construction must have solar panels. Home
         pcclearn.org/WorkConfidence.                         Schedule your class when convenient!                  and commercial owners are looking for Solar
         0324X        ONLINE COURSE                  $49      Logon info provided upon registration.                Installers to install solar panels on roofs, and
         Jan 14               1 Thu              6pm-9pm                                                            countless experienced solar installers are
         Logon info emailed prior to start date.                                                                    providing this work. Join us and learn how to
                                                                                                                    design and install roof-top solar photovoltaic
                                                                                                                    systems. Topics include:
                                                                                                                     • Solar, electrical, and city codes
             Occupational                                                                                            • Electrical wiring

             Spanish Courses                                                                                        Participants will have the opportunity for hands-
             In partnership with ProTrain                                                                           on, real world training through a volunteer
                                                                                                                    organization. Note: Social Distancing practiced.
                                                                                                                    Course requires a total of 24 hours of instruction.
                                                                                                                    Certificates will be issued upon successful
             Self-paced, online courses, start anytime,                                                             completion of the course, as determined by the
             16 hours of instruction, for 6 months;                                                                 instructor. $20 materials fee payable in advance.
             Certificate of Completion available upon
             request.                                         Introduction to                                       2257X        ONLINE COURSE                 $135
                                                                                                                    Jan 5-Jan 15        Tue-Fri       6:30pm-9:30pm
                                                              Interior Design                                       Logon info emailed prior to start date.
             Spanish for Banking                              In partnership with ed2go
                                                              This course shows you how to transform plain
             Spanish for Construction                         living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms.             Quayum also teaches Crafts
                                                                                                                                 courses - page 16.
             Spanish for Educators                            Interior design takes training as well as talent,
                                                              and these lessons will give you the know-how
             Spanish for Firefighters                         you need to design a room from floor to ceiling.
             Spanish for Food Service                         Delve into color theory, industry trends, spatial
             Spanish for Health Care                          arrangements, floor plans, and traditional and
                                                              modern interior design ideas. Explore a range         Ultimate
             Spanish for Housekeeping                         of interior design careers. Course starts monthly.    Resume Building
             Spanish for Law Enforcement                      ONLINE COURSE                                $109     In partnership with ProTrain
             Spanish for Social Services                      Start: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 17, Apr 14
                                                                                                                    This course guides participants in how to prepare
                                                              Go to ed2go.com/pcclearn to register.
             Spanish for the Workplace                                                                              a strong, professional resume. Discussion
                                                                                                                    includes why resumes are important, resume
                                                                                                                    structure, and Word Processor tips and tricks to
               The fee for each course: $165. For                                                                   use when writing a resume. This course uses
               detailed program descriptions, go to:                                                                Microsoft Word in the Word Processor Tips and
                      pcclearn.org/ProTrain                              Never give in.                             Tricks section.     It is recommended that
                                                                         Never, never, never.                       participants have Microsoft Word but is not
                                                                                                                    required.
                                                                                     Winston Churchill              5260X          ONLINE COURSE                 $279
                                                                                                                    Self-paced, start anytime.

         2                                                   Register online at pcclearn.org
Online Career Training Courses
In partnership with ProTrain
These courses are available to students at their convenience to enroll and access 24/7, 365 days
a year. Courses are self-paced enabling you to begin your training immediately and move at your

                                                                                                                                                              CAREER
own pace until completion. Most courses may be completed within 4 to 6 months after registering,
but you are given additional time to complete if needed. Students are encouraged to work at their
own individual pace in order to get the maximum benefit from their course.

               MEDICAL                                                                    EDUCATION

Administrative Medical                            Managing Conflict for                               Effective
Assistant Career Prep                             Teachers and Educational                            Parent-Teacher Meetings
Administrative Medical Assisting is one of        Support Personnel                                   This workshop focuses upon constructive
the fastest growing careers in the health care                                                        verbal and nonverbal communication skills
                                                  This course prepares teachers and
industry today. The need for professionals                                                            designed to enhance the parent/teacher
                                                  educational support personnel to better
who understand how to use computerized                                                                meeting and to foster the building of positive
                                                  manage conflicts in the school environment,
medical office software and perform                                                                   relationships. How to prepare; techniques for
                                                  with a focus upon student interactions.
administrative office procedures continues                                                            handling difficult conversations; methods for
                                                  Discover what causes conflict, effective ways
to grow. In this course, participants learn                                                           defusing escalated conversations; and how
                                                  to respond to conflict, how to manage conflicts
medical terminology, patient confidentiality,                                                         to redirect the meeting tone are covered
                                                  with coworkers, and how to de-escalate angry
scheduling, customer service, basic patient                                                           topics. Videos of both productive and non-
                                                  parents and students. Also learn about
documentation, and basic billing, as well as                                                          productive teacher/parent meetings are used
                                                  restorative practices and how they improve
other administrative duties required by front                                                         providing participants the opportunity to reflect
                                                  relationships in the educational setting. The
office personnel. This course prepares the                                                            upon previously learned skills. Identify tips
                                                  intent of the course is to improve relationships,
participant to take the following certification                                                       that may be useful in your classroom such as
                                                  increase job satisfaction, reduce negative
exam(s): American Medical Certification                                                               creating an action plan for you, the student,
                                                  interactions, and equip school personnel with
Association (AMCA) Medical Administrative                                                             and the parent to work on together, and
                                                  skills to resolve conflicts in ways that are
Assistant Certification OR the National                                                               review follow-up activities that may be used
                                                  mutually beneficial.
Healthcare Association (NHA) Medical                                                                  after the parent/teacher meeting.
Administrative Assistant.                         5257X         ONLINE COURSE                $139
                                                                                                      5250X         ONLINE COURSE                $139
                                                  Self-paced, start anytime.
5242X         ONLINE COURSE            $1,645                                                         Self-paced, start anytime.
Self-paced, start anytime.

                                                  Creating a                                          Online Safety for
Administrative Dental                             Global Classroom                                    Teachers and Students
Assistant Career Prep                             Gain a better understanding of what                 Overnight, remote instruction and online
                                                  globalization really means while capturing          learning became the norm. Knowing how to
An Administrative Dental Assistant is
                                                  the essence and value of creating a global          safely and effectively use technology is
responsible for managing the daily operations
                                                  classroom. Join us to learn about innovative        important for teachers and for students.
of the dental office while providing a caring
                                                  ways to collaborate, and what concrete steps        Teachers need to know how to provide
environment for patients. Course participants
                                                  you can take to bring a global perspective          students with the information they need to
learn how to manage patient records, maintain
                                                  into your classroom. You will be provided           protect themselves against online threats,
office inventory, schedule, recall functions,
                                                  with a seven-step plan to create a global           threats from other students, or threats
submit and manage patient insurance claims,
                                                  classroom for yourself and your students;           regarding their personal information. This
and use technology to ensure a well-
                                                  and you will discover how those seven steps         course provides background information as
structured administrative system. Upon
                                                  can lead to Standards-based projects that           well as the resources for teachers to begin
completion of this course, participants will be
                                                  will excite and engage students.                    this conversation with their students.
prepared to become vital members of the
dental healthcare team. This course prepares      5244X         ONLINE COURSE                $139     5258X         ONLINE COURSE                $139
participants to take the American Medical         Self-paced, start anytime.                          Self-paced, start anytime.
Certification Association (AMCA) Dental
Support Technician Certification (DSTC)
exam.
5241X         ONLINE COURSE            $1,595                                                                 For complete course details
Self-paced, start anytime.                                                                                       and to register, visit:

                                                                                                               pcclearn.org

       PCC Extension | info@pcclearn.org                                                                                   Winter 2021                    3
Rental Property
                                                                 Management                                             Aromatherapist
CAREER

                                                                 Instructor: Shiral Torres                              Career Prep
                                                                 As an owner or manager of rental properties,           In partnership with ProTrain
                                                                 you have a thorough understanding of why it is
                                                                                                                        Aromatherapy uses plant materials and aromatic
                                                                 crucial for the success of your business to
                                                                                                                        plant oils, including essential oils, and other
                                                                 precisely track income and expenses. You know
                                                                                                                        aroma compounds for the purpose of altering
                                                                 why it is necessary to maintain accurate,
                                                                                                                        one's mood, one’s cognitive, psychological or
                                                                 updated, and organized documents, and why
                                                                                                                        physical well-being. It is offered as a
                                                                 all documents need to be stored in a secure
                                                                                                                        complementary therapy and as a form of
         Professional                                            location. If not, then register for this informative
                                                                                                                        alternative medicine. Course participants will
                                                                 and insightful class! In addition to discussing
         Make-Up Artistry                                        the whys and wherefores, you will learn current
                                                                                                                        become familiar with the principles of
         Instructor: Michele Godinez                                                                                    aromatherapy, the benefits of aromatherapy,
                                                                 Landlord updates, how to ease the process of
                                                                                                                        the items and techniques used in aromatherapy,
         In this course, students will learn to properly         tax preparation, and how to effectively use a 12-
                                                                                                                        and the fundamentals of the aromatherapy field.
         color match, contour, highlight, and create a           month calendar to make property management
         Natural Eye look for bridal, print, and film shoots,    less complicated. To keep it all together, you will    5243X          ONLINE COURSE                $1,025
         as well as for everyday use. Students also will         learn how to create a binder to keep your              Self-paced, start anytime.
         learn a Glamour look for special occasions,             business organized and to ensure your success!
         fashion, and print. Included: eyeliner techniques,      Downloadable forms are included. $15 materials
         professional kit necessities, how to make your          fee payable in advance.
         look last all day, bring in business, and receive                                                                   Also see Aromatherapy Basics for
                                                                 When registering, indicate class date
         professional discounts on name-brand make-                                                                           Emotional Well-Being - page 19.
         up. Upon successful completion of the course,           0433X          ONLINE COURSE                  $45
         students receive a Certificate from the instructor      Jan 26              1 Tue                 6pm-8pm
         (professional discounts are available with
         certificate). $14 materials fee payable in              0433X          ONLINE COURSE                 $45
                                                                 Jan 30              1 Sat              10am-12pm
         advance.
         0413X        ONLINE COURSE                   $99
                                                                 Logon info emailed prior to start date.                Substance Abuse
         Feb 6-Feb 13         2 Sat              11am-3pm                                                               Counseling Career Prep
         Logon info emailed prior to start date.
                                                                       Shiral also teaches Find Cash by                 In partnership with ProTrain
                                                                      Tracking Your Spending - page 18.                 This course provides participants with a
                                                                                                                        fundamental knowledge of substance abuse
                                                                                                                        and addiction, as well as various approaches to
             Healthcare                                                                                                 use to help clients and patients recover. At the
             Certificate Programs                                                                                       core of each lesson is a review of the ethical
             In partnership with ed2go
                                                                 Leading Others                                         impact of proper diagnoses, theory application,
                                                                 Through Change                                         and treatment regimens that are useful in aiding
                                                                                                                        clients and patients in personal, difficult battles.
             These online Healthcare Certificate                 In partnership with ProTrain                           Participants will gain knowledge about the
                                                 CP
             Programs will distinguish you as a                  Organizational shifts can bode either a positive       different types of support systems and lifestyles
             knowledgeable, skilled, and committed               or negative experience depending upon how              that may be used to help those they assist lead
             professional in specialized healthcare              employees are led through the process. Leaders         productive lives into the future.
             fields. CE contact hours provided.                  play a vital role in insuring that employees
                                                                 understand the benefits and new opportunities          5259X          ONLINE COURSE                $3,425
                                                                                                                        Self-paced, start anytime.
                                                                 brought about by change. This course
              • Complementary and                                recognizes that to affect a positive and
                Integrative Health                               productive experience, leaders must ACT:
                                                                 Activate the change, Create the plan, Transition
              • End of Life Care                                 the change. Using a 10-step process, this course
              • Food, Nutrition, and Health                      takes participants through the three change
              • Gerontology
                                                                 phases and identifies techniques for ensuring                     Use what you've
                                                                 that change is both a success and a lasting part                  been through as fuel,
              • Healthy Aging                                    of the culture. Participants learn to manage
                                                                 resistance, garner commitment, and increase                       believe in yourself
              • Spirituality, Health, and
                                                                 motivation for the change as well as how to                       and be unstoppable.
                Healing                                          evaluate efforts to steer the success of future
                                                                 initiatives.                                                                        Yvonne Pierre
             Programs start monthly. For detailed                5256X          ONLINE COURSE                  $129
             program descriptions,requirements and               Self-paced, start anytime.
             start dates, go to: ed2go.com/pcclearn

         4                                                      Register online at pcclearn.org
Digital Marketing                             CP
                                                                                          Certificate in          CP
                                    Certificate                                           Accounting and Finance
 Online Certificate                 Receive a fundamental introduction to
                                    eMarketing, including improving email
                                                                                          for Non-Financial Managers

                                                                                                                                             CAREER
                                                                                          This program explains the financial concepts
    Programs                        promotions, analyzing website traffic, insuring
                                    search engine optimization, and employing
                                                                                          and accounting processes used in most
                                                                                          businesses, and provides practical techniques
                                    online advertising. Relevant for any type of
      Instructor-Led                organization, including businesses, non-profits,
                                                                                          to increase effectiveness and enhance careers.
                                                                                          Start with a foundation to understand the seven
                                    and government agencies, digital marketing is
            or                      exploding. Previous eMarketing experience or
                                                                                          steps in the accounting cycle, use financial
                                                                                          information in decision making, gain the
        Self-Study                  expertise is not necessary. If you already are at
                                                                                          knowledge to analyze resource allocation, and
                                    an advanced level, your instructors are experts
                                                                                          evaluate financial performance. Then discover
                                    and will provide the latest, most advanced
                                                                                          what you need to know about cash such as how
                                    information, and will answer your toughest
Self-Study option lets you start                                                          to maximize cash flow, the importance of cash,
                                    questions.
                                                                                          and your role in cash flow success. Finally,
anytime, and has the same
                                    4511X Improving Email Promotions                      learn how business reports are assessed and
content, readings, presentations,   Start: Feb 1, Apr 5                          $195     analyzed, and understand what financial
and quizzes as the structured and                                                         information drives an organization.
                                    4510X Boosting Your Website Traffic
paced, Instructor-Led option.       Start: Mar 1, May 3                          $195     4499X Accounting and Finance
Should you determine that
                                    4512X Online Advertising                               for Non Financial Managers
instructor     interaction     is   Start: Apr 5, Jun 7                          $195     Start: Feb 1, Apr 5                        $195
preferred, you may transfer to
                                                                                          4334X Cash is King
the Instructor-Led option at no     Enroll in all three and save $90!
                                                                                          Start: Mar 1, May 3                        $195
additional cost. Offered in         4509X      INSTRUCTOR-LED SERIES             $495
                                                                                          4333X Financial Analysis and Planning
partnership with UGotClass.         Start: Feb 1, Apr 5
                                                                                           for Non Financial Managers
Consult     our     website    at   4509S        SELF-STUDY SERIES               $495     Start: Apr 5, Jun 7                   $195
pcclearn.org for detailed course    Start: Upon registration
                                                                                          Enroll in all three and save $90!
information.
                                                                                          4332X     INSTRUCTOR-LED SERIES            $495
                                                                                          Start: Feb 1, Apr 5
                                    Certificate in
                                                                                  CP      4332S        SELF-STUDY SERIES             $495
                                    Project Management                                    Start: Upon registration
                                    Project management provides insight about
                                    project health to the business and the customer.
                                    Through continuous monitoring, early detection
                                    of variations to plan, schedule, and budget can
                                    be communicated to stakeholders for quick             Social Media                                CP
                                    resolution, including, when warranted, project
                                    cancellation. Gain the skills, tools, and templates   for Business Certificate
                                    to confidently develop and manage a project.          Join this expanding and exciting way to
                                    An overview of salaries, certification costs,         communicate, market, and serve your
                                    education, and experience requirements are            customers and clients. Designed for businesses,
                                    provided. Acquire knowledge about the five            nonprofits, and government agencies, learn
                                    Project Management Processes relating to the          how to use Facebook, Twitter, blogging,
                                    Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide;           YouTube, and LinkedIn. Also discover the new
                                    and learn the ten Project Management                  principles of communication that apply across
                                    Knowledge Areas, their relationships and their        all networks, how these specific social networks
                                    support role to the Project Management                work, and the possible uses for your
                                    Processes.                                            organization.
                                    4562X Introduction to Project Management              4519X Introduction to Social Media
                                    Start: Feb 1, Apr 5                   $195            Start: Feb 1, Apr 5                        $195
                                    4564X Project Management Processes                    4520X Marketing Using Social Media
                                    Start: Mar 1, May 3                          $195     Start: Mar 1, May 3                        $195
                                    4563X Project Management Knowledge Areas              4518X Integrating Social Media into
                                    Start: Apr 5, Jun 7                 $195               Your Organization
                                                                                          Start: Apr 5, Jun 7                        $195
                                    Enroll in all three and save $90!
                                    4561X      INSTRUCTOR-LED SERIES             $495     Enroll in all three and save $90!
                                    Start: Feb 1, Apr 5                                   4517X      INSTRUCTOR-LED SERIES           $495
                                    4561S        SELF-STUDY SERIES               $495     Start: Feb 1, Apr 5
                                    Start: Upon registration                              4517S        SELF-STUDY SERIES             $495
                                                                                          Start: Upon registration

     PCC Extension | info@pcclearn.org                                                                       Winter 2021                5
Online Career Training Programs
                                                               In partnership with ed2go
CAREER

                                                               These Certificate Programs chart your course to an     Features:
                                                               in-demand profession or help advance your current
                                                                                                                      • 6-18 month self-paced, start anytime
                                                               career. Begin at any time and learn at your own
                                                                                                                      • Textbook and materials included
                                                               pace! Upon successful completion of program, you
                                                                                                                      • Prepare for industry certification
                                                               will receive a Certificate of Completion.
                                                                                                                      • Certification exam voucher included
                                                               All materials are included in program fees. Each       • Advisors provide coaching, motivation,
                                                               course has an instructor assigned to answer              and career readiness support
                                                               questions.                                             • Financial assistance available

                                                         HIGH DEMAND CAREER FIELDS

             Pharmacy Technician                               Chartered Tax Professional                         CompTIA™ A+ Certification Training
             Gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for      After successfully finishing the Chartered         The CompTIA™ A+ Certification is a critical
             entry-level positions in pharmacies, and be       Tax Professional Certificate Program, you          first step in opening the door to your IT
             prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician       will be qualified to prepare tax returns for       career. Throughout this program, you will
             Certification Exam (PTCE).                        individuals, small business corporations,          learn the essential skills needed to begin a
                                                               partnerships, and sole proprietorships             career working within the industry.
             Administrative Dental Assistant
             This nationally recognized Administrative         Certified Wedding Planner                          Microsoft Office Specialist 2019 (MOS)
             Dental Assistant Online Certificate Program       Wedding planners combine creativity and            Certification Training
             will teach you essential skills for managing      organization to help happy couples celebrate       The Microsoft Office 2019 Specialist training
             the business of a dental practice and             the most important day of their lives. Train       program prepares you to sit for the Microsoft
             becoming an administrative dental assistant.      for a career surrounded by celebratory             Office Specialist Certification Exams, which
                                                               events!                                            cover Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
                                                                                                                  and Access.
             Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
             (CMAA)                                            Human Resources Professional                       Adobe Certified Associate
             Administrative medical assistants are             Master the skills needed to advance within         If you like and appreciate graphic design
             versatile and valuable members of the             your human resources career, a high-               and consider yourself creative, this program
             healthcare team. This program prepares you        demand field with plenty of opportunity for        is perfect for you. Become a Adobe Certified
             for the Certified Medical Administrative          advancement.                                       Associate and by learning Adobe’s Creative
             Assistant (CMAA) exam.                                                                               Suite, the most commonly used program for
                                                               Certified Residential Interior Designer            professional graphic design, video editing,
             Medical Terminology                               This program will give you the basic skills        and web development.
             The Medical Terminology Online Training           and background needed to start working as
             Program teaches you to understand medical         an interior home designer, and the                 The Complete Project Manager
             terms and their application.                      Residential Interior Design Education              with CAPM® and PMP® Prep
                                                               (R.I.D.E.) creden tial will increase your status   By combining the Essentials of Project
                                                               with potential clients.                            Management with Mastering Project
             Android App Developer                                                                                Management, this online training program
             This Google-Authorized Training program is                                                           provides you with a thorough understanding
             designed to propel your career as a               Veterinary Assistant
                                                               This program is designed for people who            of project management.
             professional Android app developer. This
             program takes you through the basics and          want to work at a veterinary hospital and for
                                                               those already are employed in positions in         Professional Bookkeeping
             moves on to advanced concepts in Android
                                                               which they look after animals.                     with QuickBooks
             app development. You will acquire the
                                                                                                                  Prepare for a career in the high-demand
             necessary skillsets and experience for
                                                                                                                  field of bookkeeping as you master
             professional     Android      application         Child Development Associate Training               QuickBooks—the leading financial software
             development.                                      This flexible, self-directed certificate           tool for small businesses. By the end of this
                                                               program in Childcare and Education enables         program, you will be an expert in everything
             Certified Bookkeeper                              you to earn your national Child Development        from basic accounting to double-entry
             The Certified Bookkeeper Online Training          Associate (CDA) certification.                     bookkeeping.
             Program for experienced bookkeepers leads
             to national certification with the American
             Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB).          For complete program details and registration information for
             The AIPB certification is a high professional          these and many other Online Career Training Programs, visit:
             standard for bookkeepers.
                                                                                           pcclearn.org/CTP

         6                                                   Register online at pcclearn.org
Become a                                             Bookkeeping
                                                                                                  CP
Professional Organizer                               Certificate

                                                                                                                                                                CAREER
Secrets from a Professional Organizer In partnership with UGotClass
Instructor: Nancy Miller                             How do you manage the finances of a business?
                                                     Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a
Do label makers and 3-ring binders make you
                                                     family business, or just looking to advance your
smile? Do you enjoy watching TV shows about
                                                     career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping
how to organize? Join us and learn insider
                                                     Certificate will provide you with the knowledge
secrets and how to turn your organizing skills
                                                     needed to measure, and manage, the financial
into a career. Topics include:
                                                     health of your business. This program focuses
 • Different organizing specialties                  on cash basis accounting. No one will care
                                                                                                          Certificate in                                CP
 • Using the Clutter-Hoarding Scale                  more about the financial health of your business     Customer Service
 • Getting experience before your first client       than you! It is imperative that you understand       In partnership with UGotClass
                                                     how the process works and are able to complete
Note: This class does not cover methods of                                                                Customer service is essential for business and
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organizing, or how to organize people; and is                                                             all work organizations. The increase of
                                                     fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your
not for those wanting to become organized. $20                                                            technology has made human interaction with
                                                     bookkeeping needs, you should still understand
materials fee (for downloadable manual) payable                                                           customers all the more important. Whether it
                                                     how the process works. No one should be
in advance.                                                                                               relates to retaining customers, serving your
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Feb 11               1 Thu              6pm-9pm
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                                                     Start: Mar 1, May 3                         $245     addition to providing participants with a
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Start a Profitable                                   Landscaping Design and
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Home-Based Business                                  Business Career Prep
Instructor: Nancy Miller                             In partnership with ProTrain
If the current health situation has taught us        Explore the art and business of landscaping,
                                                                                                        Sell it on eBay!
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Are you currently operating a home-based             completion of the course, participants will be     account, upload photos, accept online
business and worried about the legel aspects of      prepared to create landscape masterpieces of       payments, and determine shipping costs.
your venture? If you are thinking about starting     all shapes, sizes, and levels of complexity.       Discussion includes insider tips, tricks, and
a home-based business, online business, selling                                                         traps; what to sell and not sell; where to get free
                                                     5266X          ONLINE COURSE             $1,545
on eBay, having a small consumer business or                                                            shipping supplies; and how to arrange free
                                                     Self-paced, start anytime.
becoming a consultant, this course is for you.                                                          home pickup. Learn proven listing strategies
Topics include:                                                                                         that get the most clicks, draw the highest bids,
                                                                                                        beat your competition, and close sales.
 •   Differences in business structures
                                                                                                        Discussion includes eBay marketing research,
 •   Understanding federal, state, local taxes
                                                                                                        and how to find a profitable niche. Also includes
 •   Licensing requirements
                                                                                                        marketing and photography tips that make your
 •   Bookkeeping and tax records
                                                                                                        items “pop,” as well as how to sell antiques,
 •   Ideas for starting a business
                                                                                                        collectibles, and large items you do not want to
$20 materials fee (for downloadable manual)                                                             ship. Taught by a multi-award winning instructor
payable in advance.                                                                                     and published eBay author.
0344X        ONLINE COURSE                  $49                                                         0528X        ONLINE COURSE                   $99
Feb 9                1 Tue              6pm-9pm                                                         Feb 8 & 9        1 Mon & Tue            6pm-9pm
Logon info emailed prior to start date.                                                                 Logon info emailed prior to start date.

     For Business Owners
     Instructor: Connie Sparks

     The ABCs of                                     Marketing Made Easy                                You Need a
     Starting a Business                             on a Small Budget                                  Business Plan!
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     resources important to know before venturing    use multiple cost effective marketing segments     to aid the business owner (startup or existing)
     into business. Topics include how and where     to brand their business and reach their target     in developing a viable plan to get a business
     to apply for licenses and permits; how to       groups; and be more creative in finding not just   growing or continuing to grow in the right
     market a business; how to make money            a customer, but the right customer offering        direction. Attendees will engage in step-by-
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     business structures; the basics of funding      workshop are marketing on a budget; showing        business plan necessary to secure financing.
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     business model and how to execute it. Also      marketing to potential customers; becoming         required to create a plan, constructively define
     discussed will be how to conduct market         more effective with messaging, branding, and       goals, and establish objectives. See note.
     analysis, competitor analysis; and programs     planning; creating product value; and connecting
                                                                                                        0422X        ONLINE COURSE                $49
     and services available through various          with customers. Using the resources and
                                                                                                        Jan 23             1 Sat            10am-1pm
     support agencies. See note.                     strategies of this course, attendees will become   Logon info emailed prior to start date.
                                                     more effective with messaging, branding, and
     0423X        ONLINE COURSE               $45
                                                     planning. See note.
     Jan 16             1 Sat           10am-12pm
     Logon info emailed prior to start date.         0429X        ONLINE COURSE                  $45            Note: Each course has a
                                                     Feb 6                1 Sat            10am-12pm       $10 materials fee payable in advance.
                                                     Logon info emailed prior to start date.

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Website / Podcasting                            Internet Marketing Classes
          Instructor: Mike Rounds                         Instructor: Bob Cohen
CAREER

          Podcasting                                             Internet Marketing                                Search Engine,

                                                           NEW

                                                                                                             NEW
          for Profit                                             Methods - An Introduction                         Google Ads, Email, and
                                                          Learn the nine steps professionals use to
          Have you ever wanted to be a DJ or host
                                                          market any business or organization online.
                                                                                                                   Ecommerce Marketing
          a radio show? Now you can by setting up
                                                          For beginners and others looking to improve        Discover how Search Engine Optimization
          your own Podcasting program! This
                                                          their online marketing skills, we will cover the   (SEO) and Google Ads drive traffic to your
          workshop explains and demonstrates how
                                                          most popular online tactics from SEO,              site, how to find and use keywords, and why
          to set up and monetize an audio podcast,
                                                          advertising, social media, channels, affiliates,   a landing page is invaluable. Gain insight into
          including the equipment and software
                                                          e-commerce, content marketing, and the #1          why you should be using email marketing,
          necessary, the procedures for creating
                                                          marketing approach recommended by                  what makes a successful opt-in newsletter,
          and broadcasting, and more than a dozen
                                                          Google and others. This course will help you       and how you can build one for pennies. Find
          ways to make money with your podcasts -
                                                          get started, help you take your marketing up       out what the best e-commerce sites are for
          all for FREE! $20 materials fee (for
                                                          a level, and help you learn how to do-it-          selling, and your options. We will compare
          downloadable manual) payable in
                                                          yourself or hire and direct an agency do the       search, social media, and email opt-in for an
          advance.
                                                          work for you. See note.                            understanding of what each offers for your
          0529X       ONLINE COURSE               $49                                                        online marketing. See note.
          Feb 2             1 Tue            6pm-9pm      0501X        ONLINE COURSE                $49
          Logon info emailed prior to start date.         Jan 19             1 Tue              6pm-9pm      0505X        ONLINE COURSE                $49
                                                          Logon info emailed prior to start date.            Feb 2              1 Tue              6pm-9pm
                                                                                                             Logon info emailed prior to start date.

                                                          Marketing with
                                                                                              Blogging for
                                                          Facebook and Social Media
                                                          Learn how to use Facebook, Twitter,
                                                                                              Fun and Profit
                                                          Instagram, and social media sites to market        Want to know why creators and marketers
                                                          just about anything from businesses and            say a blog is the best type of website? Whether
                                                          non-profits to books and bands! Discover           you want a website for personal or
                                                          how Likes, follows, shares, and comments           professional use, join us and discover how a
                                                          affect your organic marketing, as well as how      blog makes it easy to share your products,
                                                          to use paid advertising. Discover the audience     services, writings, pictures, and videos with
                                                          demographics for the most popular social           family, friends, organizations, and customers.
          Create a Website for                                                                               Find out the four most popular ways to use a
                                                          media sites and learn about tools such as
          Business or Personal                            RSS that professionals use to automate their       blog to make money and how a blog makes
                                                          social media marketing. See note.                  your search and social media marketing
          Use for FREE!                                                                                      easier! Topics include blogs for business,
          Stop thinking about having your own             0502X        ONLINE COURSE                $49      blog ads, blogs for marketing, and building
          website by creating one! You can create         Jan 26             1 Tue              6pm-9pm      blog communities. See note.
          your site in minutes for FREE including         Logon info emailed prior to start date.
          text, graphics, YouTube video links, a                                                             0507X        ONLINE COURSE                $49
                                                                  Bob also teaches Live, Work or             Feb 9              1 Tue              6pm-9pm
          shopping cart, and customization. Topics
                                                                    Retire Abroad - page 14.                 Logon info emailed prior to start date.
          include:
              •   Obtaining your domain name
              •   Choosing a web host
              •   Designing your web pages                                         Internet Marketing Certificate
              •   Collecting credit card information       Save $31 by signing up for all four courses at once! Receive a certificate after successful
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              •   Getting your site noticed                owners, job changers, and those re-entering the workforce! Fee: $165 (plus materials).
          $20 materials fee (for downloadable              Note: Each course has a $20 materials fee payable in advance.
          manual) payable in advance.
          0504X       ONLINE COURSE               $49
          Feb 4             1 Thu            6pm-9pm
          Logon info emailed prior to start date.

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TECHNOLOGY
                                                                                                       Mastering Computer
Coding Certificate                            CP
                                                      Excel Classes                                    Skills for the Workplace
                                                      Instructor: Jackson Pan                          In partnership with UGotClass

                                                                                                                                                            CAREER
In partnership with UGotClass
                                                                                                       Must-have skills to succeed in the workplace
Coding is one of the most in-demand skills in the
                                                                                                       include the ability to design presentations in
workplace. As a result, coding has become a
                                                                                                       PowerPoint, create documents in Word, use
core skill that bolsters one’s chances for            Problem Solving                                  email and calendars in Outlook, and structure
becoming a higher value to organizations. The
highest demand is for programming languages           with Excel                                       spreadsheets in Excel. Microsoft Office Suite of
                                                                                                       applications is the most used software tool in
with broad applicability. Begin by being              If there is one technological tool you need      the world. Master the most common uses so
introduced to the basics of computer                  to succeed in life, it is arguably Excel!        that you can work faster and more efficiently.
programming and various programming                   Excel is important at work, at school, and       You will leave class with a set of skills that are
languages. Then go to the next level and acquire      at home to help you make sense out of            a workplace requirement in today’s fast paced
all the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn        numbers or data. While you do not need to        ever-changing environment!
the relationship between these two industry-          be an Excel guru, most likely, you will want
standard web page coding languages and the            to use Excel to solve problems at some           4543X          ONLINE COURSE                $195
step-by-step process of hand coding and               point, therefore, why not begin today by         Start: Feb 1, Apr 5
building web pages. Finally, discover the             exploring the potential of Excel? This
advanced features of CSS and learn how to use         workshop provides useful exposure to
this very powerful language.                          Excel while teaching practical skills. By
4320X Introduction to Coding                          the end of the workshop, you will have           Understanding and
Start: Feb 1, Apr 5                          $195     gained valuable, transferable Excel skills
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4321X HTML and CSS Fundamentals
                                                      problem solving. I will help you "Excel!"        In partnership with ProTrain
Start: Mar 1, May 3                          $245
                                                      See note.                                        Cyberbullying or online bullying is a growing
4322X Advanced CSS                                                                                     concern for students, parents, and educators.
Start: Apr 5, Jun 7                          $245     Prerequisite: Basic Excel knowledge is
                                                      recommended but not required.                    A clear understanding of what constitutes
Enroll in all three and save $90!                                                                      harassment and the harmful effects of
                                                      0577X       ONLINE COURSE               $49      harassment on people and institutions is
4323X           ONLINE SERIES                $595     Jan 30            1 Sat           9am-12pm       essential to providing a safe and inclusive school
Start: Feb 1, Apr 5                                   Logon info emailed prior to start date.          environment for all. Course discussion includes
                                                                                                       a review of the harmful effects of online
                                                                                                       harassment while also providing educators an
                                                      Problem Solving                                  overview of cyberbullying and how they can be
Programming for                                                                                        the driving force to prevent it in their schools.
                                              CP      with Excel II
Non-Programmers                                                                                        Educators will learn techniques to prevent and
                                                      Whether you already are "Excelling" in life      stop cyberbullying that they can implement now,
Certificate                                           or not, take it to the next level! Whether you   and when they return to their classrooms.
In partnership with UGotClass                         have a passion for, or are intimidated by
                                                      Excel, this is the course for you. Picking up    5270X          ONLINE COURSE                $139
Virtually every organization is now involved with                                                      Self-paced, start anytime.
or dependent upon programming, managing or            from our previous class, we now discuss
working with programmers. If you need to              new practical examples to explore ways to
communicate technically with programming              use Excel everyday, from basic reports to
teams or need to code, this certificate is for you.   accounting sheets. Join us, unleash your         Introduction to Photoshop CC
Begin by learning how programming works,              data skills, and set yourself on the path to
                                                                                                       In partnership with ed2go
including processes, timelines, and how projects      "Excel!" See note.
                                                                                                       Photoshop is the world's most popular photo-
are planned. Then learn the basic concepts of         Prerequisite: "Problem Solving with Excel"       editing program. Artists, photographers,
programming to communicate more effectively                                                            designers, and hobbyists all rely on Adobe
with programmers and techies. Finally, pick up        0578X       ONLINE COURSE               $49
                                                      Feb 6             1 Sat           9am-12pm       Photoshop for image creation and editing.
the communication strategies to make projects                                                          Discover the fastest and most effective ways to
more successful, creating a win-win situation         Logon info emailed prior to start date.
                                                                                                       use Photoshop from an expert and former
for you and your programmers.                                                                          columnist for Photoshop User magazine (who
4326X How Programming Works                                  Note: Each course has a                   has twice been nominated for the Photoshop
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4325X Basic Programming Concepts                                                                       Photoshop while accessing it from the Creative
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                                                                                                       by-step instructions that you will have no trouble
4327X Communicating with Programmers                                                                   following, even if you have never used a
Start: Apr 5, Jun 7                $245
                                                                                                       computer graphics program before! Course
Enroll in all three and save $140!                               Life is a journey.                    starts monthly.
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Data Science Certificates
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CAREER

           #1 Certificate Program!
           Certificate in                                      Power BI                                          SQL
                                                     CP                                                 CP                                                  CP
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           Whether your business is home based or you          financial, marketing, or any other source         administration. Learn about relational
           are part of a large company, this certificate       data in your accounting system, Excel, or on      database structures, the history and uses of
           will take you to the next level where important     the Web. Streamline the data to what is           Structured Query Language, and how to use
           decision-making happens.                            needed using Power Query. Create charts,          Structured Query Language to create a
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           4546X Introduction to Data Analysis
                                                               real time.                                        and how to use SQL queries to extract
           Start: Feb 1, Apr 5                      $195
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         Graphic Design Software                              Certificate in                                     WordPress
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         In partnership with UGotClass                        In partnership with UGotClass                      In partnership with UGotClass
         Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard           Online users say a website’s design is the         WordPress is the most popular content
         computer illustration software. Adobe InDesign       number one criteria for deciding whether a         management system (CMS) for website and
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         work with selection and editing tools, layers,       digital competition.                               or blog, customize your WordPress site by
         and masks to edit, retouch, and enhance existing                                                        hand-coding HTML, CSS, and PHP, understand
                                                              4309X Introduction to Web Design
         images or create your own composite digital art                                                         necessary regular WordPress maintenance,
                                                              Start: Feb 1, Apr 5                        $245
         work. Access to the Adobe software tools                                                                create WordPress website backup, and know
         required.                                            4310X Intermediate Web Design                      how to apply SEO techniques in WordPress.
                                                              Start: Mar 1, May 3                        $245
         4314X Adobe Illustrator CC Essentials                                                                   Website Setup
                                                              4311X Advanced Web Design
         Start: Feb 1, Apr 5                        $225                                                         WordPress Fundamentals
                                                              Start: Apr 5, Jun 7                        $245
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         Start: Mar 1, May 3                 $225             Enroll in all three and save $140!
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         Enroll in all three and save $130!
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         Start: Feb 1, Apr 5

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                                               investing in out-of-state real estate. Remote           future! Topics include how to:
Would you like to retire with multiple
                                               work is rapidly becoming the new-normal,
properties that create $5k, $10k, $20k or                                                              • Construct an investment portfolio
                                               resulting in an historical seismic shift and mass
more in rental income per month? Do you                                                                  designed to achieve financial goals
                                               exodus of population into the suburbs and
own a home and want to know how to                                                                     • Gain an understanding of stocks, bonds,
                                               smaller affordable metro areas throughout the
create rental income from your garage by                                                                 mutual funds, tax-deferred annuities,
                                               U.S. This economic trend will be a game
converting it into an ADU (second unit) or                                                               life and long term care insurance
                                               changer. Where are the best locations to buy
would you like to add a second unit (ADU)                                                              • Evaluate which investments can
                                               investment real estate? Hint: It is not in your
on a home zoned for one home? If you                                                                     maximize returns, minimize risk, and
                                               backyard. Another hint: Follow the top 10 high

                                                                                                                                                       FINANCE
answered “yes” to all or any of these                                                                    lower taxes
                                               tech hubs migration trends. Real estate investor
questions then this class is for you! Topics                                                           • Understand stock market language
                                               and wealth advisor, SeeWing Yee, will discuss
include:
                                               the best types of real estate asset class to buy,       0402X       ONLINE COURSE               $59
 • Getting started                             with very low prices, minimal cash outlay, and          Jan 12 & 14 1 Tue & Thu 6:30pm-9pm
 • Financing (down payments)                   high cash flow returns as well as the markets           Logon info emailed prior to start date.
 • Converting garages and new                  with the best appreciation potential. Foreclosure
   construction to ADUs                        opportunities also discussed.
 • Finding the right team
                                               0303X        ONLINE COURSE                   $49        Stocks and Bonds
 • Key professionals                           Jan 16               1 Sat              9am-12pm
 • Minimizing risk                             Logon info emailed prior to start date.
                                                                                                       Demystified
 • Finding the right home to buy                                                                       This class is a terrific way to gain detailed
 • Defining financial freedom and creating                                                             knowledge about stocks and bonds,
   a timeline to achieve it                                                                            including:
 • Best areas to buy and why
 • Next steps                                                                                           • Learning the language and terminology
                                                                                                          of the Stock and Bond Markets
3925X       ONLINE COURSE               $49                                                             • Trading techniques, and strategies for
Jan 23            1 Sat           11am-2pm                                                                asset allocation and rebalancing
Logon info emailed prior to start date.                                                                 • Whether stocks or bonds are more
                                                                                                          useful given the economy and financial
                                                                                                          goals
Flipping Houses                                                                                        0405X       ONLINE COURSE               $49
Thinking about investing in real estate?                                                               Jan 26            1 Tue        6:30pm-9pm
                                                                                                       Logon info emailed prior to start date.
Thought about flipping houses?                 The Analysis and
Considering fixing up your own property to
maximize its sale potential? This is the       Valuation of Stocks
perfect class for you! Topics include:         In partnership with ed2go                               Mutual Funds and
 •   Preparing yourself mentally               This comprehensive course is designed to                Annuities Explained
 •   Drafting a real estate business plan      provide you with conventional and advanced
                                               techniques in researching and valuing stocks.           Do you know how to evaluate which mutual
 •   Finding houses to flip
                                               Starting with the basics, you will learn how to         fund might be suitable for you given the
 •   Financing facts
                                               read financial statements and calculate financial       thousands of choices available? Are you
 •   Building your team
                                               ratios, and then move on to perform industrial          intrigued yet confused by what you have
 •   Marketing and selling
                                               comparisons, value stocks, and conduct                  heard about annuities? Join us and have
 •   What markets are best and why
                                               economic and industrial research. This course           your questions answered. Topics include:
 •   Real life case studies
                                               is taught using everyday language, simple, yet           • The differences of Load vs. No-Load
These same techniques may be used to fix       insightful analogies, and a "just the facts" attitude      and Index vs. Managed Mutual Funds
up and sell your own home for more money!      that you will understand and appreciate. By the          • The expenses, costs, and risks of
3922X       ONLINE COURSE               $49    end of this course, you will have a strong                 Mutual Funds and Annuities
Feb 6             1 Sat           11am-2pm     foundation in the analysis and valuation of              • The importance of tax deferral
Logon info emailed prior to start date.        stocks. Course starts monthly.
                                                                                                       0407X       ONLINE COURSE               $49
                                               ONLINE COURSE                                   $99     Jan 28            1 Thu        6:30pm-9pm
                                               Start: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 17, Apr 14                   Logon info emailed prior to start date.
                                               Go to ed2go.com/pcclearn to register.

        PCC Extension | info@pcclearn.org                                                                                Winter 2021              13
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