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MICROSOFT EXCEL ONLINE CLASSES - STEP-BY-STEP Become a power user. OR Instructor will customize instruction so you learn what you features you want to know about Excel.. Discover the important features and functions of Excel. Grasp properties of the Ribbon Interface. Enter and edit data. Select cells and ranges. Print worksheets. Create formulas. Add functions. Format various types of cell contents. Insert, delete columns, rows and cells, charts and more. Discover how to work with large worksheets and workbooks, tables, outlines, insert clip art, pictures and SmartArt. Be introduced to PivotTables, Analyze and Audit data and more. Your online instructor has in-depth knowledge of Excel. She emphasizes practical applications giving step-by-step instructions. Certificate awarded for successful completion. Textbook & elab Key Fees: approximately $98 to $129 depending on bundle you choose, which could include a 180 day trail software package if you do not have the needed software on your computer. Student will get instructions from instructor on how to purchase course materials. Purchase information comes via E-mail from instructor Dates: Excel 2013 Dates: Starts every :Tuesdays 1/27 to. 5/19 Excel 2010 Dates: : Starts every Thursdays 1/29 to 5/21 WINDOWS 8 Curious about Windows 8? Feeling lost on how to explore and get to where you need to go with Windows newest operating system? This course can help you put your worries to rest by showing you everything you need to know to navigate Microsoft Windows 8 successfully. This course is self-paced with an experienced instructor available to help you through the course. Work at your own pace and on your own time. Textbooks and elab Key Fees: $59. Purchase information comes via E-mail from instructor Dates: Starts every Tuesdays 1/27 to. 5/19 Length: Take up to 6 weeks to finish this course Registration Fee: $ 135
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PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL AUDITOR ONLINE CERTIFICATION PREPARATION Advance your career in Medical Coding. Prepare for job advancement or new job opportunities. This course prepares the learner to become a Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA ). Learners emerge from this course able to use their experience with coding and documentation guidelines in order to improve their practice s revenue cycles. experience as a medical coder and are interested in advancing in their current career in the health care industry. The certification exam is given through American Society of Professional Coders and itself is not part of this course. Audience: Individuals who have at least three to five years of experience as a medical coder and are interested in advancing in their current career in the health care industry. Completion Certificate Awarded. After they register students will get information on how to purchase elab and Access Code and ebook Fee: $220 Dates Starts every Tuesdays 1/27 to 5/19 Length: take up to 12 weeks) Registration Fee: $349
FIRST LINE SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP ONLINE CLASS The First Line Supervision and Leadership course is de signed to provide you with an overview of general supervision concepts and methodologies. This course, developed according to American Management Association standards, helps you understand requirements for making the transition to first-line leadership.. This empowering course, examines the role of a supervisor, qualities of an effective leader, and explores team development and technological factors that affect leadership. At the end of this course, you will be able to do the following: Identify the requirements and roles of a firstline supervisor.. Be able to put into practice the four-part communication process. Understand the steps necessary to develop effective employees. Adapt to the changing workplace. This course will help with job advancements. All content has been developed and created by industry leading subject matter experts and taught by a an instructor with a depth of experience in supervision and leadership. Completion Certificate awarded Class elab Access code: Fee: $99. Purchase information comes via E-mail from instructor Dates: : Starts every Thursdays 1/29 to 5/21 Length up to 8 weeks Registration Fee: $249 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS ONLINE COURSE Description: provides an overview of the principle areas of project management, introducing the participant to the advantages and disadvantages of different organizational structures, as well as the phases of an effective project management system. Students will examine the key skills of a project manager, and learn how to develop and apply those skills for project success.. Identify estimating methods. Participants will learn how to create a project schedule, plan, and budget, and how to monitor and evaluate a project to manage time, cost, scope, and resources. Evaluate project performance. Completion Certificate awarded. Target Audience: individuals in new to management or wanting to improve their management skills, Class elab Access key $99 Dates Starts every :Tuesdays 1/27 to. 5/19 Length; Take up to 8 weeks to finish course Registration Fee: $299