Greensboro College Offers Non-Credit Certification and Training Programs for Spring 2018
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College will offer a number of non-academic-credit certification courses and training programs for Spring 2018. They include:
Paralegal Certification Education Program: an accelerated course that allows students to attain their state paralegal certification. Students must have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree to be eligible to attend this 19-week program. The course requires 190 contact hours and 300 overall hours. The in-class hours are reached by attending classes for four hours two nights a week, along with Saturday classes.
Upcoming Spring Schedule: 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 6-June 12, plus 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. one to two Saturdays a month. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Program Fee: $4,757 using the payment-plan option or $4,500 if paid in full.
aPHR™ Certification Education Program: If you are exploring or just beginning a professional career in human resources, Greensboro College’s Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHR™) is the perfect program for you. Greensboro College has joined with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), the governing body of the SPHR & PHR exam, to offer this program. The aPHR™ is the only HR certification created for individuals who are just launching their professional HR careers. Upon successful completion of this 30-hour program and the aPHR™ exam, the student will be eligible for this professional certification in the HR field.
Upcoming Spring Schedule: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays, Feb. 10, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 24. Program Fee: $1,299 (includes books and materials). Exam and application fees are additional and the responsibility of the student.
SAT/ACT Test Preparation Program: Greensboro College’s SAT and ACT Test Preparation classes have been designed by two Triad teachers whose combined experience spans more than 60 years. Develop personal goals for SAT/ACT scores based on students’ individual college choices. Build confidence while learning test taking tips & strategies. Enjoy a classroom environment where the instructors’ co-teaching method allows for both group and individualized discussions.
Upcoming Spring SAT Schedule: 2-5 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 11, 18, 25, March 4. Cost: $399.
Upcoming Spring ACT Schedule: 2-5 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 14, 21, 28, and Feb. 4. Cost: $399.
Developing Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Who Can Influence Others: This workshop is for anyone who is an emerging leader in the nonprofit or public/government sectors. You will participate in a hands-on workshop that will engage you in proven leadership principles that will help you improve the performance of your team and build capacity of your organization.
Upcoming Spring Schedule: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17. Program Fee: $199.
Grant Writing and Compliance: This workshop offers a hands-on experience. Participants will learn the Logic Model and how it is used for program development, and how to write goals, objectives, outcomes, and budget narrative. Other topics will include: how to plan the program evaluation, writing letters of inquiry, proposals and applications for foundations, corporations, and private foundations, and stewardship and reporting.
Upcoming Spring Schedule: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 3. Program Fee: $199
For more information, contact Suzanne Suddarth at 336-272-7102, ext. 5760, or suzanne.suddarth@greensboro.edu. Or enroll online at https://grn.empower-xl.com/community/
Greensboro College provides a liberal arts education grounded in the traditions of the United Methodist Church and fosters the intellectual, social, and, spiritual development of all students while supporting their individual needs.
Founded in 1838 and located in downtown Greensboro, the college enrolls about 1,000 students from 29 states and territories, the District of Columbia, and seven foreign countries in its undergraduate liberal-arts program and four master’s degree programs. In addition to rigorous academics and a well-supported Honors program, the school features an 18-sport NCAA Division III athletic program and dozens of service and recreational opportunities.
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