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1 Fall 2015 Continuing Education Classes Find a class near you! Bradford Warren St. Marys Emporium Coudersport Kane

2 The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, or status as a veteran. The University also prohibits and will not engage in retaliation against any person who makes a claim of discrimination or harassment or who provides information in such an investigation. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University s mission. table of contents table of contents Workforce and Professional Development Personal Enrichment Off-Campus Noncredit Courses St. Marys / Warren / Kane / Emporium / Coudersport Online Classes (ed2go and Health Care Classes)...9 mission The mission of the Division of Continuing Education & Regional Development is to assist individuals, organizations and businesses in our region to become more successful by providing education and training opportunities for workforce development, professional development, personal enrichment, youth programming, and community engagement; and to provide exceptional conferencing facilities and services to attract camps, conferences, and events to the Pitt-Bradford campus. 1 CONTINUING EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT : : : CONTINED@PITT.EDU

3 Workforce and Professional Development Classes the mission OSHA 10-Hour for Construction Industry This course will provide training for entry-level workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in the construction industry. The program will also include information regarding workers rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights. Participants who successfully complete the 10-hour course will receive a certificate of completion as well as an OSHA 10-hour construction wallet card. $199 (Register four employees and the fifth is free!) Monday, October 12, 8 AM 4 PM and Tuesday, October 13 8 AM Noon Attracting and Retaining the Next Generation Workforce Explore best practices of employers who are already leading the way in attracting, developing and retaining the younger generation of workers. You will walk away with a realistic understanding of how to create a workplace culture that is certain to inspire members of every generation especially Millennials and Gen Y s. This workshop will debunk common myths and help you develop new approaches and strategies to attract, develop and keep this generation of tomorrow s leaders. $149 (Register four employees and the fifth is free!) Wednesday, September 30, 8:30 AM Noon Grant Writing: The Next Level NEW* This three-part class will focus on three topics: Performance and sustainability will help you develop measurable goals and objectives and create a project that is sustainable after the grant funding is complete. From competition to collaboration will show you how to approach potential partners and maintain control of your project with those partners. In the grant writing practicum, you will work on a grant with assistance from a grant consultant with 35 years experience. $89 (Register four employees and the fifth is free!) Monday, October 19, Thursday, October 22, and Monday, October 26, 5:30 8:30 PM Introduction to Human Resources Management NEW* This course will introduce supervisors to important Human Resource issues, including the Equal Pay Act, Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, Harassment, and FMLA, as well provide a brief introduction to labor law. This course is perfect for small companies and businesses that do not have a dedicated HR professional. It is also a good refresher for HR professionals. Friday, November 6, 8:30 AM Noon The New Supervisor You will learn the skills you need to become a supervisor: organizational and planning skills, negotiation, delegation skills, how jobs are designed, job rotation and evaluation, and how to lead and manage employees. You will also learn how to motivate and empower people, communicate with them, and the importance of being positive. Both new and current supervisors are encouraged to attend. $249 (Register four employees and the fifth is free!) Wednesday, October 21, 8:30 AM 4:30 PM Learning to Lead NEW* This program will show you the difference between leading and managing. Self-assessments and group activities will be used to demonstrate different leadership styles. Through increased self-awareness, you will look at your own leadership style and decide how it can be modified to be the most effective. This is a great course for managers and supervisors who are preparing for leadership roles in their organizations. Friday, November 6, 1 4:30 PM Outcomes Based Strategic Planning This program will help you and your organization approach strategic planning and program design by addressing several questions: What are the specific outcomes that we aim to achieve? What actions do we need to take in order to get there? How will we measure our progress? Key elements of the outcomes-planning approach will be examined, including defining mission and vision, setting ambitious targets and activities in support of desired outcomes, and identifying and serving both external and internal customers. Tuesday, October 6, 1 4:30 PM Appreciative Inquiry: A Strength Based Approach to Organizational Effectiveness This strength-based approach is based on the simple assumptions that every organization has something that works well, and these strengths can be the starting point for creating positive action plans and developing and reaching new goals. The focus is on asking positive questions that strengthen an organization s capacity to comprehend, anticipate, and heighten positive potential for all stakeholders. Tuesday, October 6, 8:30 AM Noon Project Management Fundamentals - Online Gain the skills you ll need to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management. Visit to register. $90 CONTINUING EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT : : : CONTINED@PITT.EDU 2

4 Workforce and Professional Development Classes continued QuickBooks This course is an introduction to QuickBooks. Its main objectives are to introduce you to its basic features and give you an opportunity for hands-on practice. You ll learn about the types of information you need to track in your business or on the job, and you ll see how to enter that information and track it in QuickBooks. By the time you complete this course, you ll have a good idea of all that QuickBooks offers, be familiar with the most common tasks, and know where to find information about more advanced features. Fee includes a QuickBooks Learning Guide. $259 DEADLINE to register: Wednesday, October 7 Wednesdays, October 21 November 11, 6 9 PM Medical Billing and Coding Program This combined 80-hour billing and coding course offers the skills you ll need to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-9 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims, and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course will cover: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third-party reimbursements. You will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS). After obtaining the practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), you may be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC or CPC-H Apprentice); the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/or other National Certification Exams. Course Contact Hours: 80 hrs. $1,899 (Textbooks included) DEADLINE to register: Tuesday, September 29 Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 6 December 15, 6 9:30 PM Saturdays, October 10, 24 and November 21, 9 AM 3 PM Writing Essentials - Online Master the essentials of writing so you can excel at business communications, express yourself clearly online and take your creative literary talents to the next level. Visit to register. $90 Word Using MS Word 2010, this course will provide you with an overview of Microsoft Word. Learn how to navigate and make the most of the tool bars. Learn how to create, edit, manipulate and save documents so that you re more efficient and productive at work and home. Early Bird Price: $65/Regular Price: $75 Wednesday, September 23, 8 AM Noon Excel This course will cover basic Excel screen overview, understanding and developing formulas, basic functions (sum, average, max, min), absolute and relative cell referencing, basic formatting, and working with worksheets (inserting, renaming, deleting) and worksheet layout. This will be a fun filled fast paced course. Early Bird Price: $65/Regular Price: $75 Wednesday, September 23, 1 5 PM Excel In this course you will learn more advanced functions (IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF, VLookup, HLookup, etc.), more complicated formulas such as 3D formulas, how to do list processing, pivot tables and charting. You should have previous Excel experience or have taken the Excel I course. Early Bird Price: $65/Regular Price: $75 Wednesday, September 30, 1 5 PM Excel 3 Advanced Workshop Increase your mastery of Excel with more complex functions such as nested IF statements, conditional IFs, IIF statement, transposing data, Lookups (VLookup, HLookup), data conversion to/from Access tables, financial functions, text operations, data validation, range names, and error checking. Early Bird Price: $65/Regular Price: $75 Wednesday, October 28, 1 5 PM Publisher 2010 MS Publisher is one of Microsoft s best-kept secrets, so unlock these secrets during this class. Learn how to create professional looking newsletters, brochures, business forms and cards, calendars, certificates and awards, flyers, posters, banners, signs, and more. Early Bird Price: $65/Regular Price $75 Wednesday, October 7, 8 AM - Noon 3 CONTINUING EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT : : : CONTINED@PITT.EDU

5 Personal Enrichment and Recreation Ballroom Dancing - The Waltz NEW* Join us for four evenings of enjoyment and fun. Start with the basics and proceed through the most popular steps of the waltz. You will have a great time with your partner and other couples as you improve your dancing skills. $79 per couple Wednesdays, October 14 November 4, 6:30 7:30 PM 5th Floor Ballroom, Seneca Building, Bradford Ceramics for All Levels This noncredit class is designed for students of all levels in ceramics. You will learn the basics of hand building, slab work, wheel throwing, and form and function with the freedom to tap into your creative self. Projects will include everything from bowls and mugs on the potter s wheel to hand-built forms. You will touch on multiple aspects of the ceramic world while discovering personal preferences within the realm of clay and glazes. Fee includes clay and glazes. $155 Thursdays, September 24 October 29, 5:30 7:30 PM Ceramics Studio, Pitt-Bradford Campus, Bradford Fall Foliage Photo Trek: Into the Forest Join award-winning photographer Ed Bernik on a one-day photo excursion into the Allegheny National Forest Region. During this course, scheduled at the peak of fall foliage, Ed will guide you on how to capture Mother Nature s beauty on film. The course will include photography instruction, box lunch, dinner and a full-day of photography, including photo critiques. The best photos will be featured on visitanf.com. Bring comfortable walking shoes and clothing, rain gear, Digital SLR camera and a tripod. Travel to locations will be by participant car pool. Trek will occur rain or shine. Accommodations are available at local hotels and B&Bs. See $89 Saturday, October 10, 10 AM 8 PM Room 218, Frame-Westerberg Commons Pitt-Bradford Campus, Bradford Capture the Beauty of Nature through Photography NEW* Join Master Photographer Tom Martin to learn the techniques so you can capture the beauty of nature in a photograph. Using the equipment you already have, you will learn about exposure, composition and light. You will learn the technical side and the seeing side of photography during evening indoor classes and a Saturday field trip. There will be one-on-one instruction and time to provide helpful critiques of the photographs you ve taken. You can see Tom s work at tommartinstudio.com/reflectionsofnature/. It is recommended that you have a basic knowledge of your camera and its functions. A steady rain may require rescheduling the field trip. $75 Thursday, September 24, & Tuesday, September 29, 5:30 7:30 PM Saturday, September 26, 7 9 AM Saturday, September 26, field work at Marilla Reservoir Out and About Photography You will learn the creative side of taking outdoor photos of nature, city life, candids, still life and anything else imaginable. This is a fully hands-on course where you will learn by working with others under the guidance of a professional photographer. You will learn new skills and use skills you already have, such as time-exposures, tripod use/remote control, stop-motion, ghosting, light painting, perspective, depth of field, and more. Light walking and/or hiking may be required. We recommend you have basic knowledge of your camera and its functions. Class will be rescheduled for steady rain. $45 Wednesday, October 14, 5:30 8:30 PM Lobby, Frame-Westerberg Commons, Pitt-Bradford Campus Photo Retouching 101 Join local professional photographer Shawn Murray as he introduces you to basic editing techniques you can use on your own personal images. You will learn the programs you can use to enhance your images, the differences in jpeg and Raw file formats in editing, cropping for composition, changing white balance, portrait and landscape enhancements, and preparing your final image for print or online use. By the end of this class, you will have the skills and knowledge to make your good photos great. $45 Tuesday, November 10, and Thursday, November 12, 6 8 PM SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 1 - Online Master the reading, writing, English, and science questions on the ACT and SAT. Visit to register. $90 SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 2 - Online Master the math questions on the ACT and SAT. Visit to register. $90 History of Beer Some say the history of beer is the history of human civilization, that beer emerged more than 5,000 years ago as early hunter-gathers first settled into an agrarian lifestyle to be able to grow enough grain to make large quantities of beer. Did you know that Cleopatra was the first to tax beer? The first professional brewers were monks? The Pilgrims chose Plymouth Rock as the place to go ashore because they were running out of beer? Or, the world s first application of commercial refrigeration was in a Munich brewery in 1872? Spend an evening learning about the amazing history of the world s favorite drink, beer. $20 Wednesday, September 23, 5:30 7 PM Holiday Pysanky Traditional Ukranian Easter Eggs easily translate into beautiful winter/holiday decorations. In this one day course, instructor Shandra Wilson will guide you through the tradition and methods of Pysanky-making. You will have the opportunity to decorate your own Pysanky with the option of turning it into a hanging ornament, which make a great keepsake or gift. All materials will be provided. $39 Saturday, November 14, 9 AM - Noon 1st Floor Art Room, Seneca Building, 2 Main St., Bradford CONTINUING EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT : : : CONTINED@PITT.EDU 4

6 Personal Enrichment and Recreation continued Wire Wrapping Cabochons Wire wrapping cabochon jewelry is a method of taking normal everyday wire and bending it around a cut and/or polished stone (cabochon). You can use a wide array of wire and stones, any of which can be made to look gorgeous. Wire and stones are included in the price of the course. (Anyone allergic to copper, has difficulty with wrist movement, or may have arthritis should refrain from taking this class.) $69 Tuesday and Thursday, November 3 and 5, 6 8:30 PM 1st Floor Art Room, Seneca Building, Bradford Landscape Oil Painting No experience needed. All supplies will be provided for this class in which you will begin and finish a 16x20 painting in oils. Join instructor Cindy Nowacki for this two-night relaxing and fun-filled class and take home a beautiful oil painting you create that will be ready for framing and display. Each session will feature a different painting. Limited seats available. $79 Monday, September 14, and Tuesday, September 15, 6 9 PM Or Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, 6 9 PM 1st Floor Art Room, Seneca Building, 2 Main St., Bradford Acrylic Painting This is a fun-filled, three-hour acrylic painting class for those who may have some painting experience or for those picking up a brush for the first time. Cindy Nowacki will teach you how to create an abstract landscape 16x20 acrylic painting on canvas in a step-by-step process that will lead to a completed painting suitable for framing. All materials are included. Each session will feature a different painting. Limited seats available. $45 Saturday, October 10, 1 4 PM or Monday, December 7, 6 9 PM 1st Floor Art Room, Seneca Building, 2 Main St., Bradford Mountain Biking for Fun and Fitness NEW* Learn the different types of mountain bikes and how to get the most out of them. You will also learn how to negotiate different types of obstacles on the trail and safety precautions. The class will include one indoor session and a fun beginning/intermediate trail ride so you can use your new skills. Helmets are required for the trail ride. $29 Mondays, September 21 28, 5:30 7:30 PM Fifth Floor Ballroom, Seneca Building, 2 Main St., Bradford HIIT Workout This workout is designed to boost your metabolism while developing muscle tone using aerobic and anaerobic activity. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) helps you burn fat, keep lean muscle, and build endurance in just one 30-minute workout. You will need mats and small to medium free weights. Always bring a bottle of water. Modifications will vary to fitness level. $65 Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 22 November 19 5:45-6:15 PM 5th Floor Ballroom, Seneca Building, Bradford Wake-Up Workout NEW* Get up and get your workout done early. This workout is designed to boost your metabolism while developing muscle tone by using aerobic and anaerobic activity. You will burn fat, keep lean muscle and build endurance while doing several different exercises at your level. You will need mats and small to medium free weights. Always bring a bottle of water. Modifications will vary to fitness level. $95 Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 22 - November 19, 6 7 AM 5th Floor Ballroom, Seneca Building, Bradford Tai Chi for Everyone Learn Tai Chi from our Confucius Scholars faculty from Wuhan University. Tai Chi has gentle stretching and circular movements, integrates the body and mind, has many different forms and is enjoyable to practice. All previous students are welcome to attend for a refresher and advanced instruction. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and soft-soled shoes. $59 Mondays, September 28 December 7, 6 7 PM 5th Floor Ballroom, Seneca Building, 2 Main St., Bradford Lose Weight and Keep it Off - Online Discover how to establish a healthy approach to successful weight loss and weight maintenance for a lifetime. Visit to register. $90 Wellness Program We are pleased to continue to offer our popular Wellness Program, which enables you to enroll in any one-credit physical education class* and have full access to all the facilities offered in the Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport and Fitness Center. This program is open only to participants 18 and older. All participants are required to complete a one-hour student orientation program to become familiar with the facility, rules and proper use of equipment. *Enrollment in any of the physical education classes is optional. $225 per participant Fall Term, August 30 December 22 * Courses are available as long as there is capacity after all credit-seeking Pitt- Bradford students are enrolled in these courses. Wellness Program students do not receive any academic credit for participation in any physical education courses through this program. There may be equipment and/or material fee associated with these programs. These fees will be the sole responsibility of the participants. Please note: This program is not eligible for the New Student Grant Program. This is a Noncredit/Personal Development Program. 5 CONTINUING EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT : : : CONTINED@PITT.EDU

7 Off-Campus Classes Attracting & Retaining the Next Generation Workforce - St. Marys Explore best practices of employers who are already leading the way in attracting, developing and retaining the younger generation of workers. You will walk away with a realistic understanding of how to create a workplace culture that is certain to inspire members of every generation especially Millennials and Gen Y s. This workshop will debunk common myths and help you develop new approaches and strategies to attract, develop and keep this generation of tomorrow s leaders. $149 (Register four employees and the fifth is free!) Tuesday, October 6, 8:30 AM Noon ServSafe Certification St. Marys The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture regulations state food service establishments shall employ at least one certified supervisory employee who has completed and passed an approved certification course. This ServSafe course meets that regulation. This course is for both new certifications and re-certifications of ServSafe. If your certification has expired, you will need to take the full course and exam. $199 Monday, October 5, and Wednesday, October 7, 5:30 8:30 PM Wednesday, October 14, 5:30 8:30 PM Violent Workplace Emergencies -The Active Shooter St. Marys Violent workplace emergencies are happening around the country every day. Is your business prepared? Have you thought of your company s risk and liability? You re wrong if you think it can t happen to you. This course is designed to help businesses prevent, prepare for and react to a violent emergency at the workplace. You ll learn how to identify and mitigate risk, develop an action plan, and review policies and incident response protocol. Table-top exercises will be conducted. $45 (Register four employees and the fifth is free!) Wednesday, October 7, 8:30 11:30 AM Medical Billing and Coding Program St. Marys This combined 80-hour billing and coding course offers the skills you ll need to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-9 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims, and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course will cover: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third-party reimbursements. You will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS). After obtaining the practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), you may be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC or CPC-H Apprentice); the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/or other National Certification Exams. Course Contact Hours: 80 hrs. $1,899 (Textbooks included) DEADLINE to register: Monday, September 28 Mondays & Wednesdays, October 5 December 14, 6 9:30 PM Saturdays, October 24, and November 21, 9 AM 3 PM Operational Excellence Series - St. Marys NEW* Operational Excellence stresses continuous improvement, teamwork, and problem solving throughout an organization by focusing on the needs of the customer, empowering employees, and focusing management attention toward sustainable improvement of organizational performance. This series is designed for for-profit organizations that want to learn the methods and techniques to achieve Operational Excellence Session 1: Introduction to Operational Excellence and Aligning Metrics and Key Performance Indicators to the Operational Excellence Strategy The session will introduce and explore strategy and tactics trees that are used to define, validate, communicate and implement the Operational Excellence strategy. In order to achieve alignment throughout the organization and to have all employees working toward a common goal, it is imperative that the measurement system is aligned to this strategy. This session will also investigate the conflicts that traditional metrics create within organizations and will introduce the metrics needed to change the behaviors necessary to achieve break-through results. This session also will address how to define each improvement initiative and how to link it to the Operational Excellence Strategy. $40 Tuesday, September 22, 8:30 AM Noon Session 2: Lessons in Synchronous Flow for Operations You will learn the concept of Synchronous Flow and will evaluate the different methods for managing operations. This hands-on simulation will demonstrate and evaluate the different approaches to managing operations for any environment. The focus of this session will be to create a stable and capable delivery system to better serve customers that will set the stage for improving the overall performance of the organization. $40 Tuesday, September 29, 8:30 AM Noon Statistical Process Control St. Marys NEW* In this course you will review and learn the basic concepts of statistics and statistical techniques to manage and control processes. Designed to help personnel understand variation and the differences between inherent variation and special causes of variation, the course will focus on control charts and how to construct, interpret, and identify out-of-control conditions, along with the actions necessary to maintain process control. In addition, you will learn the different sources of variation, measurement variation, and techniques to identify and reduce variability. You will apply the principles in class exercises to reinforce the learning. $349 (register four employees and the fifth is free!) Tuesdays, October 13 November 3, 8 AM Noon Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron County CONTINUING EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT : : : CONTINED@PITT.EDU 6

8 Off-Campus Classes continued Basic Digital Photography St. Marys If you are interested in learning more about how to use your digital camera besides just pointing and shooting then you will want to take this course. You will learn about framing, composition, and creativity to help you take great pictures. Topics will include taking not just good, but great pictures; basic camera functions and their uses; taking pictures beyond the ordinary; and handling special scenes, including backlit scenes, sports and action photos, family and children portraits, landscapes, close-ups, and macro photography. You will need to bring your own digital camera. $75 Tuesday, October 6, and Thursday, October 8, 5:30 8:30 PM Advanced Digital Photography St. Marys Learn the creative side of using an adjustable 35mm digital SLR camera. You will learn how to use the manual features of your camera and create custom compositions; set your own exposure settings (f-stops and shutter speeds) and ISO and modes; manual focus vs. autofocus; and the lenses available for your camera (wide, telephoto, zoom, macro, etc.); and how to use basic filters, close-up lenses, macro and flash photography. You will also learn composition and framing, such as the rule of thirds, using diagonals, etc. You will need to bring your own digital SLR cameras. $75 Tuesday, October 27, and Thursday, October 29, 5:30 8:30 PM Community Education Council of Cameron and Elk Counties Out and About Photography St. Marys You will learn the creative side of taking outdoor photos of nature, city life, candids, still life and anything else imaginable. This is a fully hands-on course where you will learn by working with others under the guidance of a professional photographer. You will learn new skills and use skills you already have, such as time-exposures, tripod use/remote control, stop-motion, ghosting, light painting, perspective, depth of field, and more. Light walking and/or hiking may be required. We recommend you have basic knowledge of your camera and its functions. Class will be rescheduled for steady rain. $45 Thursday, October 15, 5:30 8:30 PM Community Education Center of Cameron and Elk Counties Microsoft Office 2010 Classes - St. Marys, Kane, and Emporium These Microsoft Office 2010 application classes will be offered in St. Marys, Kane, and Emporium. Level 1 classes will focus on beginners skills and will move at a slower pace. Level 2 classes will focus on more advanced skills with less individual assistance. Early Bird Price: $65/Regular Price: $75 Classes in St. Marys and Kane will be held 5 9 PM Classes in Emporium will be held 6 9 PM, $55 Class Date Location Excel 1 Tuesday, October 6 St. Marys CEC Excel 2 Tuesday, October 20 St. Marys CEC Excel 3 Tuesday, November 10 St. Marys CEC Access 1 Thursday, October 8 St. Marys CEC Excel 1 Tuesday, October 6 Kane Area High School, Room 106 Excel 2 Thursday, October 15 Kane Area High School, Room 106 Excel 1 Thursday, September 24 Emporium CEC Word 1 Thursday, October 15 Emporium CEC Word 2 Thursday, November 5 Emporium CEC Appreciative Inquiry: A Strength Based Approach to Organizational Effectiveness Warren NEW* This strength-based approach is based on the simple assumptions that every organization has something that works well, and these strengths can be the starting point for creating positive action plans and developing and reaching new goals. The focus is on asking positive questions that strengthen an organization s capacity to comprehend, anticipate, and heighten positive potential for all stakeholders. Monday, October 5, 8:30 AM Noon Violent Workplace Emergencies- The Active Shooter Warren NEW* Violent workplace emergencies are happening around the country every day. Is your business prepared? Have you thought of your company s risk and liability? You re wrong if you think it can t happen to you. This course is designed to help businesses prevent, prepare for and react to a violent emergency at the workplace. You ll learn how to identify and mitigate risk, develop an action planning, and review policies and incident response protocol. Table-top exercises will be conducted. $45 (Register four employees and the fifth is free!) Wednesday, October 14, 8:30 11:30 AM ServSafe Certification Warren The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture regulations state food service establishments shall employ at least one certified supervisory employee who has completed and passed an approved certification course. This ServSafe course meets that regulation. This course is for both new certifications and re-certifications of ServSafe. If your certification has expired, you will need to take the full course and exam. $199 Thursdays, September 24, and October 1, 5:30 9:30 PM 7 CONTINUING EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT : : : CONTINED@PITT.EDU

9 Off-Campus Classes continued Operational Excellence Series Warren NEW* Operational Excellence stresses continuous improvement, teamwork, and problem solving throughout an organization by focusing on the needs of the customer, empowering employees, and focusing management attention toward sustainable improvement of organizational performance. This series is designed for for-profit organizations that want to learn the methods and techniques to achieve Operational Excellence. Session 1: Introduction to Operational Excellence and Aligning Metrics and Key Performance Indicators to the Operational Excellence Strategy The session will introduce and explore strategy and tactics trees that are used to define, validate, communicate and implement the Operational Excellence strategy. In order to achieve alignment throughout the organization and to have all employees working toward a common goal, it is imperative that the measurement system is aligned to this strategy. This session will also investigate the conflicts that traditional metrics create within organizations and will introduce the metrics needed to change the behaviors necessary to achieve break-through results. This session also will address how to define each improvement initiative and how to link it to the Operational Excellence Strategy. $40 Thursday, September 24, 8:30 AM Noon Session 2: Lessons in Synchronous Flow for Operations You will learn the concept of Synchronous Flow and will evaluate the different methods for managing operations. This hands-on simulation will demonstrate and evaluate the different approaches to managing operations for any environment. The focus of this session will be to create a stable and capable delivery system to better serve customers that will set the stage for improving the overall performance of the organization. $40 Thursday, October 1, 8:30 AM Noon Curwen Building, Warren Forest Hi-Ed Council Statistical Process Control Warren NEW* In this course you will review and learn the basic concepts of statistics and statistical techniques to manage and control processes. Designed to help personnel understand variation and the differences between inherent variation and special causes of variation, the course will focus on control charts and how to construct, interpret, and identify out-of-control conditions, along with the actions necessary to maintain process control. In addition, you will learn the different sources of variation, measurement variation, and techniques to identify and reduce variability. You will apply the principles in class exercises to reinforce the learning. $349 (register four employees and the fifth is free!) Thursdays, October 15 November 5, 8 AM Noon Outcomes Based Strategic Planning Warren NEW* Warren This program State will Hospital help you Grounds and your organization approach strategic planning and program design by addressing several questions: What are the specific outcomes that we aim to achieve? What actions do we need to take in order to get there? How will we measure our progress? Key elements of the outcomes-planning approach will be examined, including defining mission and vision, setting ambitious targets and activities in support of desired outcomes, and identifying and serving both external and internal customers. Monday, October 5, 1 4:30 PM Introduction to Human Resources Management Warren NEW* This course will introduce supervisors to important Human Resource issues, including the Equal Pay Act, Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, Harassment, and FMLA, as well provide a brief introduction to labor law. This course is perfect for small companies and businesses that do not have a dedicated HR professional. It is also a good refresher for HR professionals. Wednesday, September 30, 8:30 Noon Curwen Building, Warren Forest Hi Ed, Warren Learning to Lead Warren NEW* This program will show you the difference between leading and managing. Self-assessments and group activities will be used to demonstrate different leadership styles. Through increased self-awareness, you will look at your own leadership style and decide how it can be modified to be the most effective. This is a great course for managers and supervisors who are preparing for leadership roles in their organizations. Wednesday, September 30, 1 4:30 PM, Warren Veterinarian Assistant Program Warren In this 100-hour program, which includes lecture and hands-on labs, you will learn about the exciting and growing field of veterinary medicine, the care of animals, and how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This program also will cover interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, and how to assist the veterinarian during examinations. Administrative duties -- fee collection, banking, and accounts payable also will be emphasized to give you the skills necessary to maintain an efficient front office. This program does not include a national or state certification or a clinical rotation. $1,899 (Textbooks included) DEADLINE to register: Monday, September 28 Mondays and Wednesdays, October 5 December 16 (no class on November 25) 6 9:30 PM Saturdays, October 10, 17 and 31, November 21, December 12, 9 AM 4 PM CONTINUING EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT : : : CONTINED@PITT.EDU 8

10 Off-Campus Classes continued Online Classes - ED2Go Personal Finance Kane NEW* In this class you will learn the basics of budgeting, debt, saving for retirement, resumes and follow-up letter, credit card usage, insurance, purchasing a home, checking accounts, debit cards, and stocks and bonds. $55 Tuesday, October 13, 5 9 PM Room 106, Kane Area High School Grant Writing: The Next Level Coudersport NEW* This three-part class will focus on three topics: Performance and sustainability will help you develop measurable goals and objectives and create a project that is sustainable after the grant funding is complete. From competition to collaboration will show you how to approach potential partners and maintain control of your project with those partners. In the grant writing practicum, you will work on a grant with assistance from a grant consultant with 35 years experience. $89 (Register four employees and the fifth one is free!) Thursday, October 29, Monday, November 2, and Thursday, November 5, 5:30 8:30 PM Potter County Education Council, 5 Water St., Coudersport New University of Pittsburgh at Bradford - Online Health Care Courses We have new online health care courses from Health Ed Today. These courses are highly interactive and will give you an enriched learning experience. Each course includes: 24-hour a day instructor support and course mentors engaging labs, exercises and course videos all textbooks, workbooks and materials a new secure student website, including career resources and other training Certain programs include clinical externships. The following courses are available any time: Pharmacy Technician / Student Tuition: $1,299 Clinical Medical Assistant / Student Tuition: $2,499 Dental Assisting / Student Tuition: $1,299 Medical Billing & Coding / Student Tuition: $1,399 EKG Technician / Student Tuition: $1,299 Electronic Health Records Management / Student Tuition: $1,299 Medical Administrative Assistant / Student Tuition: $1,299 Dialysis Technician / Student Tuition: $1,299 Medical Terminology / Student Tuition: $499 ECG / EKG Course for Nurses / Student Tuition: $699 Note: Ask us about national or state certification and clinical externship opportunities through these courses. To ensure that you have the resources you ll need to succeed, you will have access to a secure student portal website that includes: Career-building exercises Resume writing tips Interview techniques Career mentors to help you take the next step in your career Other skills training including lifelong learning skills, healthcare review, etc. Visit us online at for a course demo and to learn more about these exciting new programs. For additional information, contact us at , rds54@pitt.edu or call toll free The Health Ed Today courses were developed through a partnership with leading education organizations including Pearson Education, E-College and Condensed Curriculum International. We have developed a partnership with Ed2Go to offer countless online classes if you prefer that type of learning or if you are so busy that in-person classes are impossible. Through Ed2Go, we offer more than 300 highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of the courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. These online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient and geared just for you. Simply visit the Ed2Go website at Find the class you d like to take, register online and call us to finalize your registration. Most classes are only $90, and you learn at your own pace. Additional Continuing Education and Regional Development Services The Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development is much more than just noncredit classes. Contact us for more information about these additional services: Customized Workforce Training Fast Affordable Customized to meet your specific training needs Free training needs assessment Call Computerized CLEP Testing Pitt-Bradford is a CLEP site. Take your test here, get a satisfactory score, and earn 3 to 12 college credits toward your college degree for each CLEP exam you take, depending on the subject. To schedule an exam, call us today. Most exams cost $100 Conference Services - Are you looking for a first-class facility to hold your next event or conference? Pitt-Bradford s Conference Services can help you. Our Conference Services team offers the personal attention you want. In addition to our experienced program planners, we offer World-class facilities and accommodations only 20 minutes from Bradford Regional Airport Leading-edge technology for versatile event planning Premier in-house catering services with diverse menu selections Top-tier housing for convenient overnight stays NCAA-regulation athletic fields and facilities Facilities within walking distance of each other Laundry service, free parking and 24/7 campus police Coordination of contracted services such as shuttle service, entertainment, golfing and more Contact Conference Services to start planning your event today CONTINUING EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT : : : CONTINED@PITT.EDU

11 Fall 2015 Registration Form Continuing Education & Regional Development / / CONTINED@PITT.EDU Easy Ways to Register Mail: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Division of Continuing Education & Regional Development 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA Phone: (814) or Fax: (814) contined@pitt.edu Name Address City/State/Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Address Work Phone Office Location: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Division of Continuing Education & Regional Development Seneca Building, Room Main Street Bradford, PA Course Name Date Time Cost Payments, Refunds and Cancellations: Payments and/or billing arrangements must be made at the time of registration. You can pay for the program using check, money order or credit card. Refunds will be issued if the course is cancelled by the University or if the course is dropped before the cancellation deadline. Noncredit programs are subject to cancellation by the University for justifiable reasons such as insufficient enrollment. If you need to cancel your registration for a noncredit program, please notify Continuing Education 10 business days before the start of the program. If cancellation occurs fewer than 10 business days before the start of the program, no refund will be issued. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to class availability Payment Method (Payment is due at time of registration) Mastercard Visa Discover Card # Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Check (payable to University of Pittsburgh at Bradford) Check # Company payment: Name of Company Billing Address Contact Name Security Code (on back of card) For classes with EARLY BIRD pricing, please register at least 14 calendar days before it starts to save money on the course registration. CONTINUING EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT : : : CONTINED@PITT.EDU 10

12 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Continuing Education & Regional Development 300 Campus Drive Bradford, PA p: f: e: We Offer: Workforce Training Business and Professional Development Classes Personal Enrichment Opportunities WEDnet PA Guaranteed Free Training Grants Conference Planning Services Summer and Youth Camps Call now to register!