SPRING/SUMMER 2015 COURSE SCHEDULE

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1 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E X A S AT E L PA S O PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGR AMS A D E PA R T M E N T O F E X T E N D E D U N I V E R S I T Y PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPRING/SUMMER 2015 COURSE SCHEDULE CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR YOU P P P. U T E P. E D U S E M I N A R S C E R T I F I C AT I O N S O N L I N E

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Project Management... 4 Lean Six Sigma Series... 5 Fitness and Health Human Resources OSHA and ETI Manufacturing Paralegal Certificate Skilled Professional Seminar Series Dale Carnegie Leadership Academy Technology Online Courses Career Step Ed2Go TheCourse TM STEPHANIE WALTON PATRICIA D. GABBARD SYLVIA MONSISVAIS Pearson Online Self-Paced Director Assistant Director Program Coordinator JER Online - Workforce Certificates & Courses smglover@utep.edu pdgabbard3@utep.edu samonsisvais@utep.edu VESi The Center for Legal Studies COURSE FORMAT SYMBOLS Look for these symbols to see which courses are offered in various formats. Certification Program Live Lecture Course Vocational Rehabilitation Eligible MyCAA Eligible Online Course General Information How to Register Confirming Your Enrollment & Course Location Course Cancellation Policy Payment Options PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR YOU KELLY HALL PPP.UTEP.EDU 3

4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FREE INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR: A GUIDE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT (3 HOURS) This seminar highlights the need for project management knowledge and skills for optimum business results. The Project Management Institute (PMI ) provides different professional certifications, with the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential being the most globally recognized and in demand. The PMP curriculum at UTEP follows the PMI s principles set out in the fifth edition of their PMBOK Guide Project Management Body of Knowledge. This free seminar focuses on the PMP baseline: 10 Knowledge Areas, 5 Process Groups, and the associated 47 Processes. It also provides an overview of the requirements needed to become PMP certified. Professionals who wish to take the PMP exam, earn PMP professional development units (PDUs) to maintain PMP certification with PMI, or develop solid project management skills will all benefit from this free seminar. 15SPMG1000 Date: 6/8 M 6 to 9 p.m. Registration Fee: FREE 4 PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS PRESENTS CUSTOMIZED TRAINING 1. BOOT CAMP: PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION TEST PREP (2.7 CEUs / 27 HOURS) In this course, students will use a practicum model that will help them continue practicing the processes outlined in the fifth edition of the PMBOK Guide Project Management Body of Knowledge. The model explains the Knowledge Areas and Process Groups, demonstrating the flow of the 47 processes of project management that are instrumental to project success. It also analyzes the inputs and outputs of the process and studies their appropriate tools and techniques. The PMI s code of ethics will also be reviewed. Apart from the practice examples completed in class, students will have access to 24/7 PMI PMP practice material from any computer, allowing them to self-study outside of class. The Boot Camp course includes interactive lessons, PMBOK GUIDE exercises, and much more. This course is designed for professionals or project managers who are preparing for the Project Management Institute s Project Manager Professional or Certified Associate in Project Management exams. This course can also benefit professionals who want to further develop their PM skills. At the completion of this course, students will receive a UTEP PMP Boot Camp Certificate. 15SPMG4003 Date: 8/10-8/26 M, Tu, and W 6 to 9 p.m. Sessions: 9 Early Registration Fee: $699 Registration Fee: $749 Let our team of experts help your organization plan & design customized learning solutions that optimize performance & increase productivity and return of investment. Needs analysis and assessment 2. Curriculum design & development WE PROVIDE: 3. Instructional design & delivery 4. Professional development solutions CONTACT US TODAY TO START BUILDING A SOLUTION-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE! Call or pdgabbard3@utep.edu PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - TheCourse (5.6 CEUs / 56 HOURS) Project management is a highly competitive profession that requires proven best practices, a high level of expertise, and recognized credentials, especially if you want to stand out in the job market and move ahead. TheCourse for Project Management is a 56-hour training program designed to teach the core competencies of project management while preparing students for the PMI certification exam. It is the number one choice for more government agencies, colleges, and universities in the U.S. than any other project management certification prep course. PMI has given the classroom version a rating of 100%. TheCourse teaches the five process groups and ten knowledge areas of PMBOK 5th edition, the PMI code of ethics and professional conduct, and reviews general management topics. It also provides access to TheTest, a test engine containing 671 exam-like questions that you can download and install in your own computer. Upon being certified, you can register in the PMP Forever Program - a lifetime program that enables members to keep up with the ever-evolving body of knowledge and earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) to maintain your certification without spending more money. 15PPMG4004 Date: 2/9-3/30 M, Tu, and W 6 to 9 p.m. 9 Early Registration Fee: $1200 Registration Fee: $ SPMG4002 Date: 6/22-8/3 M, Tu, and W 6 to 9 p.m. 9 Early Registration Fee: $1200 Registration Fee: $1400 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO TM PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS A DEPARTMENT OF EXTENDED UNIVERSITY

5 LEAN SIX SIGMA SERIES These courses are designed to meet the needs of busy professionals. Learn the use of tools and methodologies that will empower you to work on Lean Six Sigma projects/ tasks in your organization. The instruction is designed for people with full schedules and little or no prior experience with Lean Six Sigma (LSS). All LSS belt-levels support the reduction or elimination of wastefulness and identify areas of improvements in your organization. Administrators, managers, teachers, business owners, students, and professionals will learn how and where they can apply LSS. This sequence of steps will prepare you for the next level. FREE INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR: LEAN SIX SIGMA-DYNAMICS IN IMPROVING SOLUTIONS (3 HOURS) In this FREE seminar, you ll learn the basic differences between Lean and Six Sigma and how they can work together. This seminar will also introduce you to UTEP s Lean Six Sigma program from White to Green Belt. If you attend this FREE session and then enroll in the Lean Six Sigma Program, you will receive $25 off the White and Yellow Belt courses, and $50 off the Green Belt course. 15PPMG2201 Date: 4/18 Sa 1 to 4 p.m. Registration Fee: FREE improvement enterprise that supports systems, processes, manufacturing, health care, organizational infrastructure, program management, individual improvement, and much more. At the completion of this course, graduates will receive the LSS White Belt Certificate. 15PPMG3201 Date: 4/25 Sa 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Early Registration Fee: $175 Registration Fee: $200 LEAN SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT (1.2 CEUs / 12 HOURS) This two-day, 12-hour course provides participants with a more comprehensive knowledge of the Lean 4 Principles (Philosophy, Process, People & Partners, and Problem Solving) based on the Toyota Production System and the Six Sigma Methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) based on The Six Sigma Handbook. Lean and Six Sigma (LSS) are an integrated continuous improvement enterprise that supports systems, processes, manufacturing, health care, organizational infrastructure, program management, individual improvement, and much more. At the completion of this course, graduates will receive the LSS Yellow Belt Certificate. LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT (4.2 CEUs / 42 HOURS) This intensive seven-day, 42-hour course provides participants with an in-depth knowledge of the Lean 4 Principles (Philosophy, Process, People and Partners, and Problem Solving) based on the Toyota Production System and the Six Sigma Methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) based on The Six Sigma Handbook. Lean and Six Sigma (LSS) are an integrated continuous improvement enterprise that supports systems, processes, manufacturing, health care, organizational infrastructure, program management, individual improvement, and much more. At the completion of this course, graduates will receive the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate. 15PPMG5003 Date: 2/7-3/28 Sa 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sessions: 7 Early Registration Fee: $1100 Registration Fee: $ SPMG5001 Date: 6/6-7/25 Sa 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sessions: 7 Early Registration Fee: $1100 Registration Fee: $1150 LEAN SIX SIGMA WHITE BELT (0.6 CEUs / 6 HOURS) In this streamlined 6-hour course, participants are provided with an overview of the Lean 4 Principles (Philosophy, Process, People and Partners, and Problem Solving (4 Ps)) based on the Toyota Production System, and the Six Sigma Methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC)) based on The Six Sigma Handbook. Lean and Six Sigma (LSS) are an integrated continuous 15PPMG4201 Date: 5/16-5/23 Sa 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sessions: 2 Early Registration Fee $350 Registration Fee: $375 We partner with Pearson and Ed2Go for an online Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. For more information, visit and/or 2.pdf. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR YOU KELLY HALL PPP.UTEP.EDU 5

6 FITNESS AND HEALTH The following courses are in partnership with: World Instructor Training Schools (WITS) is the only major certifying body in the country providing comprehensive practical training and internship components. WITS is an approved CEU provider for the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and the International Association of Continuing Education and Training. The American Council on Education has recommended three undergraduate academic credits for this course. FREE WEBINAR: PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER CERTIFICATION (1 HOUR) Want to learn more about the Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course? Join our live webinar and talk with a veteran instructor about the course and industry. Can t make the date and time? Register anyway and we will send you a recording once it is complete. 15PPFT1100 Date: 2/11 W 2 p.m. MST/4 p.m. EST Registration Fee: FREE Registration Website: 15SPFT1100 Date: 6/3 W 2 p.m. MST/4 p.m. EST Registration Fee: FREE Registration Website: 6 FREE INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR: PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER (1 HOUR) Want to learn more about the Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course? Join our live seminar and talk with a veteran instructor about the course and industry. 15PPFT0001 Date: 2/11 W 6 to 7 p.m. Registration Fee: FREE 15SPFT0001 Date: 6/17 W 6 to 7 p.m. Registration Fee: FREE PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER CERTIFICATION (3 CEUs / 30 HOURS) Did you know the national average salary for personal fitness trainers is $34 an hour? Whether for a career move or your own personal know how, get all the information you need to become a certified personal trainer. This challenging course is taught over a 5-week period for optimum knowledge, retention, and skill competency. The national certification exam is held on the 6th week. This is a 60-hour course comprised of 15 hours of lecture, 15 hours of hands-on practical training, and a 30-hour internship. In previous years, the internship has resulted in permanent employment for many of our graduates. A textbook is required and not included in the course fee. Please call (888) or visit to order and start reading. CPR-Automated External Defibrillator certification is required to receive the certificate. 15PPFT1001 Date: 2/21-3/28 Sa 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sessions: 6 Early Registration Fee: $670 Registration Fee: $685 15SPFT1001 Date: 6/27-8/8 Sa 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sessions: 6 Early Registration Fee: $670 Registration Fee: $685 The following courses are in partnership with: The price of the certification exam is not included in the tuition for the following courses. Exam registration assistance u is available through CCI. CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM (14 CEUs / 140 HOURS) Learn to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes, among other things, preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology (including proper lead placements), a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands-on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. To be eligible for the clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 140-hour program, submit to a thorough background check and drug screening and meet other requirements. Textbooks are included. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO TM PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS A DEPARTMENT OF EXTENDED UNIVERSITY

7 FITNESS AND HEALTH Note: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. 15PPHC3000 Date: 3/2-6/8 M and W 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sa 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sessions: 32 Registration Fee: $ SPHC3000 Date: 6/1-9/2 M and W 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sa 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sessions: 32 Registration Fee: $2399 DENTAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM (10 CEUs / 100 HOURS) Prepare for entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing healthcare positions. The Dental Assistant program will cover key areas and topics exposing the student to both classroom and hands-on instruction. The classroom instruction reviews the necessary anatomy, terminology, legal and ethical issues as well as the policy and guidelines necessary to understanding the scope of practice and the practical aspects of dental assisting. Topics include instrument identification, equipment maintenance, tooth structure and oral cavity anatomy, dental anesthesia, sterilization, and charting. Learn the steps necessary to assisting the dentist while providing quality dental care within the community. Program includes review of tooth charting, restorations, bridge implants, bitewing, panograph, and periapical x-ray and the mixing of dental cements. Textbooks are included. This course includes a CPR certification course and covers the relevant material necessary to prepare students to take the State of Texas TSBDE Dental Assisting exam offered throughout the state. 15PPHC2000 Date: 3/9-5/20 M and W 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sa 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sessions: 24 Registration Fee: $ SPHC2000 Date: 6/15-8/26 M and W 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sa 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sessions: 24 Registration Fee: $1799 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING (8 CEUs / 80 HOURS) This comprehensive program will prepare students to work as pharmacy technicians in retail or other pharmacy settings and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board s PTCB exam. Course content includes: Pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands-on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the top 200 drugs, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, billing and reimbursement. Textbooks are included. 15PPHC4001 Date: 3/9-5/28 M and Th 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sessions: 23 Early Registration Fee: $1499 Registration Fee: $ SPHC4001 Date: 6/8-8/24 M and Th 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sessions: 23 Early Registration Fee: $1499 Registration Fee: $1699 PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN TRAINING (9 CEUs / 90 HOURS) This program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform vein punctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen handson practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Textbooks are included. Note: There is no outside externship rotation included with this program. 15PPHC6002 Date: 3/16-5/28 M and Th 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sessions: 24 Early Registration Fee: $1799 Registration Fee: $ SPHC6002 Date: 6/15-8/24 M and Th 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sessions: 24 Early Registration Fee: $1799 Registration Fee: $1999 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR YOU KELLY HALL PPP.UTEP.EDU 7

8 FITNESS AND HEALTH The following courses are in partnership with: The price of the certification exam is not included in the tuition for the following courses. Exam registration assistance u is available through CCI. EKG TECHNICIAN PROGRAM (5 CEUs / 50 HOURS) This comprehensive program prepares students for careers as EKG Technicians, and to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT)-Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam and other national certification exams. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography and stress testing. In addition, students will practice with EKG equipment and perform hands-on labs, including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. Textbooks are included. 15PPHC1000 Date: 3/23-5/11 M and W 6 to 9:30 p.m. 6 Registration Fee: $999 15SPHC1000 Date: 6/22-8/10 M and W 6 to 9:30 p.m. 6 Registration Fee: $999 *FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS ONLINE COURSES, PLEASE SEE PAGES 13 & 14 8 DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN PROGRAM (5 CEUs / 50 HOURS) Under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses, students operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems, and maintain and repair equipment. They also work with patients during dialysis procedures, monitor and record vital signs, as well as administer local anesthetics and drugs as needed. Additionally, they may also be involved in the training of patients for at-home dialysis treatment. Textbooks are included. Note: This program does not include a national or state certification as part of its overall objectives. Additionally, there is no student internship or clinical rotation offered as part of the program. 15PPHC0001 Date: 3/24-5/12 Tu and Th 6 to 9:30 p.m. 5 Registration Fee: $999 15SPHC0001 Date: 6/23-8/11 Tu and Th 6 to 9:30 p.m. 5 Registration Fee: $999 HUMAN RESOURCES The following courses are in partnership with: SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP EXAM PREPARATION PROGRAM (4.8 CEUs / 48 HOURS) This class gives human resource (HR) practitioners an effective review of the HR body of knowledge on which the SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) and SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) examinations are based. This intensive review course will help participants prepare for the content areas covered on the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) exam. Students should anticipate 8-10 hours of study per week, in addition to classroom time, in order to successfully complete the program and be ready to sit for the SHRM exam. Learning Objectives: The certification program consists of instructional modules encompassing the following areas of human resources: People, Organization, Workplace and Strategy. Certificate of Completion: If you have any questions regarding the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams, please visit or call SHRM at PPHR3007 Date: 2/7-5/9 Sa 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3 Early Registration Fee: $1095 Registration Fee: $1120 Group Discount: $945 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO TM PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS A DEPARTMENT OF EXTENDED UNIVERSITY

9 HUMAN RESOURCES ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN RESOURCES (1.2 CEUs / 12 HOURS) The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources Management Certificate Program offers a broad overview of the human resources functions, covering six key topic areas: Human Resource Management, Employment Law, Recruitment and Selection, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Development, and Performance Management. It is ideal for those who are just starting out in the HR profession, perform HR duties, or are looking for an effective way to boost their employee-management skills. Content reflects changes in legislation and provides an overview of HR roles and responsibilities, giving participants critical knowledge to help reduce costs, avoid potential lawsuits, and improve their ability to handle challenging HR issues. Completion of at least 75% of the course hours and a grade of 80% or better in the course exam, covering all six key modules, are required to receive a certificate of completion, awarded by UTEP s Professional and Public Programs. All materials are included in the course fee. 15PPHR1002 Date: 2/7-3/21 Sa 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sessions: 6 Early Registration Fee: $450 Registration Fee: $500 15SPHR1002 Date: 5/2-6/6 Sa 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sessions: 6 Early Registration Fee: $450 Registration Fee: $500 OSHA & ETI To register for the following courses please call the OSHA Education Center at or visit their u website at OG TRAINER COURSE FOR H2S (HYDROGEN SULFIDE) (2.0 CEUs / 20 HOURS) 15PPOS0200 Date: 1/13-1/15 Tu to Th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sessions: 3 Registration Fee: $595 OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (3.0 CEUs / 30 HOURS) 15PPOS0510 Date: 3/24-3/27 Tu, W, Th, and F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration Fee: $595 OSHA # EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND SOIL MECHANICS (2.2 CEUs / 22 HOURS) 15PPOS3015 Date: 3/31-4/2 Tu to Th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sessions: 3 Registration Fee: $595 OSHA - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE (3 CEUs / 30 HOURS) 15PPOS2227 Date: 5/26-5/29 Tu, W, Th, and F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration Fee: $895 OSHA # HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2.6 CEUs / 26 HOURS) 15SPOS2015 Date: 6/2-6/5 Tu, W, Th, and F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration Fee: $595 OSHA - NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (1.6 CEUs / 16 HOURS) 15SPOS2229 Date: 6/30-7/1 Tu and W 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sessions: 2 Registration Fee: $650 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR YOU KELLY HALL PPP.UTEP.EDU 9

10 u OSHA & ETI To register for the following courses please call the OSHA Education Center at or visit their website at CourseStatus.awp?&course=eticor. MANUFACTURING The following course is in partnership with: PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE ETI - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE (3.2 CEUs / 32 HOURS) 15PETI123 Date: 5/26-5/29 Tu, W, Th, and F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration Fee: $895 ETI - NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) - WATER QUALITY (1.6 CEUs / 16 HOURS) 15SETI422 Date: 6/30-7/1 Tu and W 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sessions: 2 Registration Fee: $650 ETI - RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (3.2 CEUs / 32 HOURS) 15SETI714 Date: 7/14-7/17 Tu, W, Th, and F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration Fee: $ INTRODUCTION TO ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (2.4 CEUs /24 HOURS) The course deals with various aspects of additive, subtractive, and joining processes to form threedimensional parts with applications ranging from prototyping to production. Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies fabricate three-dimensional (3D) parts using layer-based manufacturing processes directly from computer-aided-design (CAD) models. A major current emphasis of AM is on using these technologies in direct manufacturing of end-use parts. In this course, you will learn about a variety of AM and other manufacturing technologies, their advantages and disadvantages for producing both prototypes and functional production quality parts, and some of the important research challenges associated with using these technologies. This will be a very hands-on course where you experience designing and manufacturing your own custom parts. For more information about this course, please contact Luis A. Ochoa at the W. M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation at or by at luiso@utep.edu. For registration purposes, contact our offices at or by at ppp@utep.edu. 15PXPMF1001 Date: 1/24-3/14 Sa 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sessions: 8 Registration Fee: $500 PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE COURSE (9 CEUs / 90 HOURS) This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. Students will be trained to interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, prepare legal documents, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. The instruction is practice-oriented and relates to those areas of law in which paralegals are most in demand. There are no prerequisites to take the course, but students will be expected to complete a significant amount of homework for each session. This program will help students improve office efficiency, productivity, and billable hours, as well as learn new marketable job skills. All textbooks and resources, including WESTLAW access, are available for purchase from The Center for Legal Studies by calling (800) or by using the secure online order form at 15PPLS3000 Date: 2/21-4/19 Sa and Su 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6 Early Registration Fee: $1289 Registration Fee: $ SPLS3000 Date: 6/13-7/26 Sa and Su 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6 Early Registration Fee: $1289 Registration Fee: $1320 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO TM PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS A DEPARTMENT OF EXTENDED UNIVERSITY

11 SKILLED PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SERIES SUPERVISORY SKILLS... A WORK IN PROGRESS (0.6 CEUs / 6 HOURS) Congratulations you re a supervisor! Now what? Very few organizations educate you on the demands of the job, causing you to have to learn through trial and error. This course reduces your anxiety and guides you through the transitions expected of you from being a member of a team to now leading the entire team, and from not knowing what the plan is to now defining and leading the team to successful execution of the plan. 15PPPD2010 Date: 2/13 F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration Fee: $120 15SPPD2010 Date: 6/5 F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration Fee: $120 SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILL: TIME MANAGEMENT (0.4 CEUs / 4 HOURS) Tomorrow, tomorrow... procrastination is the death knoll of time management. Achieve peak productivity daily with minimal stress! In this rapid response millennium, completing projects on time, scheduling, prioritizing, and actioning goals and objectives are critical to your success and the organization s longevity. 15PPPD2011 Date: 2/20 F 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration Fee: $99 15SPPD2011 Date: 6/12 F 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration Fee: $99 DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE (0.7 CEUs / 7 HOURS) This presentation offers multiple lenses through which to view and practice ideas within the scope of diversity and multiculturalism. This is NOT a workshop on political correctness. Rather, it is an opportunity to explore reallife circumstances and challenges when working within a diverse work environment. This presentation is highly interactive and includes exercises, time for self-reflection, small group dialogues, and large group discussions. The four main topics that will be covered in the day-long session are: Principles of Diversity: Identity, Saliency, World View Identity-Based Competency Intercultural Sensitivity Managing Difficult Conversations 15PPDIV101 Date: 3/13 F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration Fee: $275* 15SPDIV102 Date: 7/10 F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration Fee: $275* * LUNCH IS PROVIDED. 10 KEYS TO STAFF MOTIVATION... THE DRIVE FOR ENTHUSIASM (0.4 CEUs / 4 HOURS) We are NOT all alike! The reality is that all people are different. The One-Size-Fits-All management concept is obsolete. Each person has enormous creative power and is a steward of change, problem-solving, and progress. Retain a positive high-energy staff with these zero-cost guiding principles. 15PPPD2012 Date: 3/20 F 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration Fee: $99 15SPPD2012 Date: 8/14 F 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration Fee: $99 THE ETIQUETTE OF LANGUAGE (0.4 CEUs / 4 HOURS) The workplace is a professional environment. Regardless of how we exchange our ideas, we must maintain our professional communication skills. When organizations have competent employees who communicate well in every way, they gain the competitive edge. 15PPPD2013 Date: 4/24 F 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration Fee: $99 15SPPD2013 Date: 8/21 F 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration Fee: $99 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR YOU KELLY HALL PPP.UTEP.EDU 11

12 SKILLED PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SERIES ALL-INCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT (A.I.M.) (0.6 CEUs / 6 HOURS) Today, success is measured in any organization large or small by its people. Empowering employees to make their own decisions based on sound educational judgment is imperative for survival. A benefit to both the organization and bottom-line cost savings, this workshop will give attendees the skills they need to succeed in a team-based management environment. Return to the workplace and practice what you ve learned! 15PPPD2014 Date: 5/15 F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration Fee: $120 15SPPD2014 Date: 8/28 F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration Fee: $ DALE CARNEGIE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE DALE CARNEGIE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS (0.8 CEUs / 8 HOURS) The business world has changed. Management was about pushing people to succeed. Leadership is about pulling people along to succeed. You require a new skill set to make it to the top in a pull environment. This course teaches how to stop managing and start leading, making you a vital part of your organization s future. Clear distinctions are being made between the two. Learn the differences between managing and leading and then begin gravitating toward a more direct leadership style and away from a management-based style. Stop pushing and start pulling. Register yourself for success. *This course is taught in partnership with Dale Carnegie Training. 15PPMG5520 Date: 3/16-3/25 M and W 6 to 8 p.m. Registration Fee: $500 Late Registration Fee: $525 15SPMG5520 Date: 8/3-8/12 M and W 6 to 8 p.m. Registration Fee: $500 Late Registration Fee: $525 TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS PRO 2014 (2.4 CEUs / 24 HOURS) Get an in-depth approach to small-business bookkeeping using QuickBooks Pro The course is designed to show users how to set up a company, including creating vendor, payroll and customer lists. Feature topics include receivables, payables, budgeting, reporting, reconciling, customizing forms and safeguarding information. This course also includes an introduction to QuickBooks Payroll, useful for accurately managing employee pay and working with your accountant on taxes. Knowledge of general bookkeeping is recommended for this course. 15PPAC1003 Date: 2/4-4/1 W 6 to 9 p.m. Sessions: 8 Early Registration Fee: $259 Registration Fee: $284 MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013: INTERMEDIATE (1 CEUs / 10 HOURS) Want to move past spreadsheet basics? This course will cover many of the advanced features and tools found in Excel that will help users create more practical and complex spreadsheets with 3-D formulas, pivot tables, and more. 15PPSP1221 Date: 1/20-1/29 Tu and Th 6 to 8:30 p.m. Early Registration Fee: $175 Registration Fee: $200 15SPSP1221 Date: 6/16-6/25 Tu and Th 6 to 8:30 p.m. Early Registration Fee: $175 Registration Fee: $200 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO TM PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS A DEPARTMENT OF EXTENDED UNIVERSITY

13 TECHNOLOGY ONLINE COURSES MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013: ADVANCED (1 CEUs / 10 HOURS) Professional and Public Programs (P3) at UTEP has created various partnerships with third-party vendors to offer online courses. In this advanced Excel course, students will learn how to create nested functions, export/import data, perform whatif analyses, use the Goal Seek and Solver utilities, record and run macros, and use SmartArt graphics. They will also learn about data validation and database functions. 15PPSP1246 Date: 2/17-2/26 Tu and Th 6 to 8:30 p.m. Early Registration Fee: $175 Registration Fee: $200 15SPSP1246 Date: 7/14-7/23 Tu and Th 6 to 8:30 p.m. Early Registration Fee: $175 Registration Fee: $200 MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013: SECRETS, HINTS, & OTHER OBVIOUS THINGS (0.6 CEUs / 6 HOURS) This short course covers the concepts and skills needed to create spreadsheets. It includes: Microsoft Excel 2013 terminology and concepts, workbook management skills, the fastest ways to navigate the workbook and worksheets, and tips on how to enter data, formulas, and functions correctly. Students will also learn how to customize and get the most out of the useful Quick Access Toolbar. 15PPSP1322 Sessions: 2 Date: 4/7-4/9 Tu and Th 6 to 9 p.m. Early Registration Fee: $175 Registration Fee: $200 15SPSP1322 Sessions: 2 Date: 8/18-8/20 Tu and Th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early Registration Fee: $175 Registration Fee: $200 CAREER STEP ONLINE EDUCATION AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS Career Step offers online training for in-demand careers. Tens of thousands of new jobs are expected in these career fields. Start training for a better future. Online career training programs: Medical Coding and Billing Medical Office Professional Medical Transcription Editor Medical Administrative Assistant with HER Pharmacy Technician with Healthcare Administration and Billing Computer Technician Executive Assistant ICD-10 Fast Track Health Information Technology Programs offer open enrollment so you can get started now with an online curriculum that s available 24/7, with unlimited instructor support, affordable tuition, and payment plans. Call or visit CareerStep.com/ ppputep to get started. MyCAA applicants call ext ED2GO AND ED2GO CERTIFICATION COURSES Ed2go Certificate Courses. Start at your convenience and take 6-12 months to complete. Expert instructors develop, lead and interact with students for a positive interactive learning environment. Students gain more knowledge and move forward in their academic career. Ed2go offers over 300 hundred online courses in sought after skills. Professional development and personal enrichment courses will be led by instructors in an interactive learning environment. Enhance your skills with courses that start monthly and span a convenient 6-12 week format. Prices start as low as $89. Register for courses today in the areas of: Photoshop CC for the Digital Photographer Introduction to Google Analytics Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2014 Accounting Fundamentals Beginning Writer s Workshop Computer Skills for the Workplace A to Z Grant Writing Effective Business Writing Introduction to SQL Real Estate Law Money Management Speed Spanish and so much more. Ed2go certification courses are offered in the following fields: Information Technology Software Development Media and Design Sustainable Energy Business Hospitality Skilled Trades Healthcare PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR YOU KELLY HALL PPP.UTEP.EDU 13 Fitness and so much more.

14 ONLINE COURSES PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE THECOURSE Learn the core competencies of project management with the leading PMI prep course used by the U.S. government and institutions of higher education. Register and become a lifetime member of the PMP Forever Program, enabling members to access an ever-evolving body of knowledge whenever needed. *FOR INFORMATION ON LIVE LECTURE COURSE, SEE PAGE 4. PEARSON SELF-PACED COURSES Register today and start taking classes immediately. With an internet connection, these online courses can be accessed anytime, from anywhere. You no longer have to wait for that first day of class. You control your future! Course topics include: Green Building and LEED Green Preparation for Associates Exam (Spanish Available) Certified Professional Medical Auditor Certified Professional Health Care Compliance Officer Health Insurance I Health Insurance II CompTIA Network Mobile Applications: Android Mobile Applications: HTML Patient Access Specialist and so much more. 14 JER ONLINE CERTIFICATES & COURSES With more demand for online workforce education training, now is a great time to take JER Online courses. These courses are positioned to serve individual students and groups of workforce employees who are seriously seeking Continuing Workforce Training. Course topics include: Advanced Certificate Course in Structured Writing for Technical Documentation Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing Certificate in Professional Technical Communication Certificate in Technical Writing Certificate in Technical Writing for Current Technical Writers Workplace Experience Certificate in Technical Writing Technical Communication Industry Certificate - Mastery Level VIRTUAL EDUCATION SOFTWARE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS Virtual Education Software Continuing Education for Teachers (VESI) partners with accredited colleges and universities to provide interactive continuing education courses for teachers and college students. Rely on expert e-learning instruction to complete a degree, advance your career, or complete state re-licensure requirements. Course topics include: Advanced Classroom Management Typical & Atypical Development Reading & Writing in Content Area Teaching Elementary Math Educational Assessment and many more. Behavior is Language Child Abuse Early Childhood Learning Disabilities Talented & Gifted THE CENTER FOR LEGAL STUDIES (CLS) The Center for Legal Studies is a legal education company focused on providing students with the most affordable and effective legal education possible. In partnership with Professional and Public Programs, education courses are available online to provide our students with the flexibility necessary to achieve their academic goals while continuing with their everyday lives. Courses include: Paralegal Certificate (for live lecture format see page 10). Victim Advocacy Advanced Paralegal Certificate SAT/ACT Standardized Test Preparation Legal Nurse Consultant Training LSAT Standardized Test Preparation Legal Secretary Certificate GRE Standardized Test Preparation Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Software Essentials for the Law Office Personal Injury for Paralegals For more online course listings and descriptions, download the pdfs or visit the links to partner sites on ppp.utep.edu/index.php/programs/online. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO TM PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS A DEPARTMENT OF EXTENDED UNIVERSITY

15 GENERAL INFORMATION HOW TO REGISTER By Phone: Call (915) Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted forms of payment. Mail: Mail your registration form with a check, money order, credit card information, or purchase order to UTEP Professional & Public Programs; Kelly Hall, Suite 214; 500 West University Avenue; El Paso, TX Please make checks payable to UTEP. Online: Find the class you want and register securely online at ppp.utep.edu, 24 hours a day. For assistance, please call (915) In Person: Visit our offices located at Kelly Hall, Suites 212 or 214, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. COURSE OFFERINGS & FEES Professional & Public Programs is committed to offering quality programs at affordable prices. Course fees are based on an estimated minimum number of students. Professional & Public Programs is self sustaining and course fees cover all expenses. No support is received from state or local taxes. CONFIRMING YOUR ENROLLMENT & COURSE LOCATION When you enroll in a P3 course by phone, mail or online, you will receive a confirmation ; however, you may also request your confirmation be sent by mail. If you do not receive your enrollment confirmation within 48 hours of the course start date, please call (915) during office hours. If there are any changes to the class, you will be promptly notified. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS/NEEDS If you have a disability and require special accommodations, please call (915) COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY In order to ensure that courses reach their minimum number of participants, we highly recommend you register early. P3 reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet the minimum enrollment required or in case of any unforeseen circumstances. Registrants will be notified of course cancellations by phone and e mail. Refunds will be processed automatically for courses canceled by Professional & Public Programs. NOTE: P3 reserves the right to change the location, day, time, and instructor. PAYMENT OPTIONS Professional and Public Programs (P3) has a new pre-payment plan designed to make registration payments even easier for your educational needs. In order to utilize this payment service, you must first enroll in a P3 course, either in person at 212 or 214 Kelly Hall (located on the UTEP Campus) or by phone at (915) This free payment plan will allow you to make payments up to 5 days before the course is scheduled to begin, allowing the course to be paid in full before the start date. NOTE: Any class not paid in full prior to the 5-day start date will incur a $25 processing fee and result in the participant being dropped from the class. FINANCING OPTIONS The Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan and other private loans are available for selected courses with registration fees greater than $1,000. Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan These interest-free payment plans allow you to spread out the registration fees cost over the course duration. These plans are administered directly by Sallie Mae. Visit com/ for more information. PRIVATE LOAN OPTIONS Private student loans are not part of the federal student loan program and require a credit check. You may borrow from any lender you choose; however, some private loans are only eligible for credit courses and do not cover continuing education classes. Borrowing fees and coverage vary between lenders, so compare costs and choose the program that s right for you. THIRD-PARTY BILLING Professional and Public Programs will accept third-party billing on behalf of a participant as a form of payment. The participant must submit a letter of credit from his/her employer, in which the employer agrees to make payment for the participant s registration fees. The letter must state that the employer will make payment upon receipt of an invoice from P3. It must also state that payment is not contingent upon the participant s course grades. Please contact (915) or ppp@utep.edu for more information. MILITARY SPOUSE CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACCOUNT SCHOLARSHIP- MYCAA The MyCAA Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses. P3 accepts MyCAA funding for approved live and online certificate courses. To ensure your eligibility for the MyCAA Scholarship, call a Spouse Education & Career Opportunities (SECO) Career Counselor at or visit the MyCAA Spouse Portal online at and provide the required Spouse Profile information. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FUNDING FOR DISABLED VETERANS (CH 31) The Department of Veterans Affairs offers funding for disabled Veterans with a disability of 10% or more. P3 accepts Vocational Rehabilitation Funding for approved live and online certificate courses. To begin the funding process, please visit va.gov and register with vonapp or contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Office. The El Paso/Las Cruces local office number is (915) NOTE: Not all payment plan options are applicable to all courses. REFUND/CREDIT VOUCHER POLICY Refunds will be issued, minus a 15% cancellation fee per course, cost of materials, and/or lab fees, if a written request is faxed to (915) , ed, or mailed and received three business days prior to the first day of a scheduled course. Refund requests must include your name, daytime telephone number, and the course number or name. This policy applies to all registrations, regardless of the payment method. Phone requests will not be accepted for refund or credit voucher. Credit vouchers will be issued when a class is dropped within 1 2 business days prior to the first day of the scheduled course. Vouchers must be used toward another class of equal or greater value no later than Aug. 31 of the current fiscal year. Each voucher will be issued in the amount of the registration fee, minus a $15 processing fee, cost of materials, and/or lab fees. Exceptions for refunds and credit vouchers: There are no refunds for online courses. Other refund policies may apply to Conferences, Customized Training & Services, and other special programs. NOTE: Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for processing of refunds. No refunds will be given on or after the first class meeting. A $25 fee will be charged for returned or canceled checks. Send your request via: E mail: ppp@utep.edu Fax: (915) Mail: UTEP Professional & Public Programs 500 West University Avenue Kelly Hall, Suite 214 El Paso, TX INCLEMENT WEATHER AND EMERGENCY POLICY If UTEP is closed due to inclement weather or emergency situations, area radio and TV stations will make an announcement. P3 adheres to the assessment of University officials to close the campus. Please tune in to your local radio stations and TV news stations to learn of campus closures. P3 cannot guarantee that they can contact course participants when the campus is closed due to inclement weather or emergencies. When in doubt, contact UTEP Police at (915) , call P3 for announcements, visit the UTEP Website ( or the UTEP Facebook page. Refunds cannot be issued under this policy but we will make every effort to make up canceled courses on a case-by-case basis. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR YOU KELLY HALL PPP.UTEP.EDU 15

16 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR YOU S E M I N A R S C E R T I F I C AT I O N S O N L I N E SPRING 2015 COURSE SCHEDULE THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASOTM PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS A DEPARTMENT OF EXTENDED UNIVERSITY R E G I S T E R T O D A Y B Y P H O N E A T O R V I S I T U S A T P P P. U T E P. E D U